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Free MRICS Quantity Surveying APC Practice Test
This free MRICS Quantity Surveying readiness check stresses QS pathway competencies — measurement, cost, contract practice, and ethics — so APC candidates can see which Level 2/3 rows still need Anki before the next supervisor review.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 50
- Time
- 100 min
- Pass target
- 70%
- Domains
- 5
- Exam body
- RICS — Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway
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Building & sustainability · RICS — Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway
MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test
50 Q · 100 min · 70% target
Sample MRICS QS Readiness practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed MRICS QS Readiness mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A developer asks for an order-of-cost estimate at RIBA Stage 1 for a 12,000 m² office in Manchester. Which approach best meets NRM1 and Level 3 design economics practice?
- A. Prepare an order-of-cost estimate using appropriate functional units, benchmark rates, and stated assumptions with documented exclusions
- B. Issue a fixed lump sum guaranteed to tender without any elemental breakdown
- C. Measure every item to SMM7 rules from outline drawings only
- D. Use only the contractor's last project rate with no location or inflation adjustment
Sample 2
An item description reads 'Excavate foundation trenches, max depth 1.2m'. The site requires 2.1m deep trenches in rock. How should quantification treat this?
- A. Measure all excavation to 1.2m rate regardless of actual depth
- B. Amend description and measure additional depth/rock as separate items or provisional sum per tender strategy
- C. Omit excavation because it is too complex
- D. Hide rock excavation in preliminaries without measurement
Sample 3
Consultancy QS asked to provide 'lowest possible' cost plan to help client secure funding knowing it is optimistic. Ethics?
- A. Present realistic range with assumptions and risks — not misleading single optimistic figure
- B. Provide unrealistically low figure as requested
- C. Refuse all cost planning forever
- D. Hide assumptions in footnote only
Sample 4
An employer procures a £40m office via JCT Design and Build 2016. Who carries primary design risk after novation of concept design?
- A. Contractor for completion of design to meet employer's requirements, subject to ERs and liability caps
- B. Employer retains all design risk without exception
- C. Architect remains solely liable after novation always
- D. RICS APC assessor carries design risk
Sample 5
A cost report must explain a £1.1m increase since last month due to cladding specification change. What documentation is expected?
- A. Change reference, elemental impact, comparison to allowance, and updated forecast with approval trail
- B. State 'cladding more expensive' only
- C. Omit the increase until tender
- D. Spread increase equally across all elements without cause
What is the MRICS QS Readiness exam?
MRICS QS Readiness is an exam pathway administered under RICS — Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway. Readiness check for Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway APC knowledge. Official MRICS: six core competencies to Level 3 (including Commercial management OR Design economics and cost planning), two optional to Level 2, mandatory competencies, written submission, and 60-minute final interview — not a multiple-choice exam. Not RICS assessment material. This UniPrep2Go page is an independent timed practice test — not official exam material.
Administered by: RICS — Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway (official site ↗)
Official resources: RICS — Sector pathways (Quantity Surveying and Construction) · RICS — Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway guide (PDF, December 2025) · RICS — Requirements and competencies guide (December 2025)
Who this exam is for
Assistant quantity surveyors, cost consultants, commercial managers, and QS graduates preparing for MRICS on the Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which MRICS QS Readiness domains are weak, then review the published Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for MRICS QS Readiness: Commercial Management or Design Economics and Cost Planning, Quantification and Costing of Construction Works, Contract Practice and Procurement & Tendering, Project Finance and Construction Technology, Mandatory Competencies, Ethics, and Optional QS Skills.
Commercial Management or Design Economics and Cost Planning
Quantification and Costing of Construction Works
Contract Practice and Procurement & Tendering
Project Finance and Construction Technology
Mandatory Competencies, Ethics, and Optional QS Skills
About this free MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test
A timed QS-pathway diagnostic with competency scoring — six core Level 3 topics, ethics, and interview prep — then drill weak rows in the linked MRICS QS Anki deck. Official RICS route remains written submission plus a 60-minute assessment interview.
Built for: Assistant quantity surveyors, cost consultants, commercial managers, and QS graduates preparing for MRICS on the Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway.
Topics on this practice test: Commercial Management or Design Economics and Cost Planning, Quantification and Costing of Construction Works, Contract Practice and Procurement & Tendering, Project Finance and Construction Technology, Mandatory Competencies, Ethics, and Optional QS Skills.
- 50 timed multiple-choice questions
- 100-minute pacing target
- 70% pass threshold with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Free timed mock with full topic report — no signup. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
Buy MRICS QS Anki deck to drill weak topicsOfficial RICS APC — Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway (MRICS) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
The RICS Quantity Surveying and Construction sector pathway leads to MRICS chartered membership through the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Candidates demonstrate six core technical competencies to Level 3, two optional competencies to Level 2, and mandatory competencies including Ethics at Level 3 — via written submission and a final assessment interview. UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not RICS assessment material).
- Questions
- No multiple-choice exam — written submission (summary of experience + 3,000-word case study on a QS project) plus 60-minute final assessment interview
- Time
- Final assessment interview: 60 minutes (10-min case study presentation + 50 minutes questioning on QS competencies and ethics)
- Passing score
- Competency-based pass/refer — RICS does not publish a percentage score
- Delivery
- RICS Assessment Platform submission; final interview in person or by video (verify at rics.org)
- Administered by
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Commercial management (of construction works) OR Design economics and cost planning | Core to Level 3 — choose one based on contracting vs consulting role |
| Construction technology and environmental services | Core to Level 3 |
| Contract practice | Core to Level 3 (JCT, NEC, FIDIC per practice context) |
| Procurement and tendering | Core to Level 3 |
| Project finance (control and reporting) | Core to Level 3 |
| Quantification and costing (of construction works) | Core to Level 3 (measurement, BOQ, NRM/SMM conventions) |
| Optional competencies (two to Level 2) | e.g. Risk management, Contract administration, Programming and planning, Sustainability — verify pathway guide list |
| Mandatory competencies | Ethics to Level 3; Client care, Communication, H&S to Level 2; others to Level 1 |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- December 2025 pathway guide aligns MRICS QS requirements with the global Requirements and competencies structure.
- Contractors typically take Commercial management to Level 3; consultants typically take Design economics and cost planning to Level 3 — the other may be selected as an optional to Level 2.
- From 1 January 2026, up to five assessment attempts are permitted (earlier attempts do not count toward the limit).
- Case study must reflect a project within the last 24 months where you personally gave Level 3 reasoned advice.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Six core QS competencies all require Level 3 — interview questioning starts at Level 3 and probes down to Level 1 knowledge.
- Commercial management vs Design economics and cost planning is the key fork: contracting/commercial roles vs PQS/consulting cost planning.
- Contract practice covers standard forms (JCT, NEC, etc.) — know how your chosen form allocates risk, payment, and variations.
- Quantification and costing requires demonstrable measurement skills, pricing logic, and cost plan evolution from feasibility to final account.
- Ethics at mandatory Level 3 — unsatisfactory ethics answers can cause automatic referral regardless of technical performance.
- Two optional competencies to Level 2 — common choices include Risk management, Contract administration, and Programming and planning.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.rics.org/join-rics/sector-pathways. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test — quick answers
Is there a free MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test?
Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test with 50 timed questions, 100 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free timed practice test.
How many questions are on this free MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 50 multiple-choice questions timed against a 100-minute target. Readiness check for Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway APC knowledge. Official MRICS: six core competencies to Level 3 (including Commercial management OR Design economics and cost planning), two optional to Level 2, mandatory competencies, written submission, and 60-minute final interview — not a multiple-choice exam. Not RICS assessment material.
What score do you need on this MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test?
The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
Who should take this MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test?
Assistant quantity surveyors, cost consultants, commercial managers, and QS graduates preparing for MRICS on the Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway.
Where can I take a MRICS Quantity Surveying practice test online?
UniPrep2Go hosts the Free MRICS Quantity Surveying APC Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/mrics-quantity-surveying-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
Is this official exam material?
No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official RICS APC assessment material and does not award MRICS chartered membership.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go questions authored for the MRICS Quantity Surveying readiness check (250 cards across five QS competency groups; 50-question timed session).