CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (R01–R05) Mock Exams & Question Banks

The R0 units make up the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, the standard route to becoming a UK financial adviser. ExamDen covers the five multiple-choice units, R01 to R05, updated for exams sat from 1 September 2026 (2026/27 tax year).

✓R01 and R02: 100 questions in 2 hours, including multiple-response questions
✓R03, R04 and R05: 50 questions in 1 hour
✓Standard pass mark of 65% for each unit
✓R06 is a written case-study exam and is not covered by ExamDen
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CII R0 exams Units Covered

R01 — Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics
The UK financial services industry, legal concepts, FCA/PRA regulation, the advice framework and professional ethics.
R02 — Investment Principles and Risk
Asset classes, macro-economics, investment theory, time value of money, risk, investment products and planning.
R03 — Personal Taxation
Income tax, CGT, IHT and the taxation of investments for individuals and trusts, based on the 2026/27 tax year.
R04 — Pensions and Retirement Planning
Pension tax rules and allowances, DB and DC schemes, drawing benefits, State Pension and retirement planning.
R05 — Financial Protection
Protection needs, State benefits, life, income protection, critical illness and long-term care insurance.

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