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CII R05 · Financial protection
Practice questions built for the R05 exam — learning outcome by learning outcome
R05-style multiple choice questions across all 10 syllabus learning outcomes. Scenario-based questions on life assurance, income protection, critical illness, and long-term care — with instant feedback and progress tracking so you revise the way the exam actually tests you.
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Built for R05 candidates
Whether you are starting the CII Diploma, returning to study, or consolidating financial protection, this resource helps you practise the way R05 is assessed.
Exam-format questions
Standard multiple choice with four options (a–d) — the same core format as the R05 paper.
Syllabus aligned
All 10 learning outcomes from the CII R05 specification — market trends, State benefits, life assurance, income protection, critical illness, LTC, and needs analysis.
Learn from every answer
See whether you were right or wrong immediately, with a short explanation after each question.
Full syllabus coverage
Every R05 learning outcome is available as its own practice test. Work through topics as you study, or sit the full 50-question exam when you are ready. Browse all learning outcomes to see which are free or locked.
Full R05 practice exam
50 questions across all learning outcomes — the same length as the real exam
- All 10 learning outcomes
- Weighted to the syllabus
- Exam conditions
LO 1 — Market factors & trends
Syllabus outcomes 1.1–1.3 · 3 exam questions
- Role of insurance in financial risk
- Consumer attitudes to protection
- Market trends & the protection gap
LO 2 — Protection needs & sources
Syllabus outcomes 2.1–2.3 · 3 exam questions
- Personal & business protection needs
- Insurance vs assets & liabilities
- State, employer & product sources
LO 3 — State benefits
Syllabus outcome 3.1 · 3 exam questions
- Role & limits of State benefits
- Local authority & NHS support
LO 4 — Life assurance
Syllabus outcomes 4.1–4.2 · 8 exam questions
- Term, whole of life & pension-based cover
- Underwriting, trusts & claims
LO 5 — Life assurance taxation
Syllabus outcome 5.1 · 6 exam questions
- Qualifying vs non-qualifying policies
- Income tax, CGT & IHT issues
LO 6 — Income protection
Syllabus outcomes 6.1–6.2 · 6 exam questions
- IP definitions, features & tax
- Underwriting & claims
LO 7 — Critical illness
Syllabus outcomes 7.1–7.2 · 6 exam questions
- CI definitions, conditions & exclusions
- Underwriting & claims
LO 8 — Long-term care
Syllabus outcomes 8.1–8.3 · 3 exam questions
- LTC regulation & product types
- Planning process & PoA
LO 9 — Other protection policies
Syllabus outcome 9.1 · 6 exam questions
- Accident, sickness & PMI
- Payment protection & related cover
LO 10 — Needs & suitability
Syllabus outcomes 10.1–10.5 · 6 exam questions
- Prioritising & quantifying needs
- Product suitability & reviews
How it works
Three steps — no complicated setup.
What other R05 candidates say
Early feedback from people using the site to prepare for their exam.
“R05 covers a lot of ground — life cover, income protection, critical illness, and LTC. Being able to drill each learning outcome separately made a real difference.”
“The scenario questions feel closer to the real paper than generic protection quizzes — applied client needs, not just definitions.”
“IP definitions and critical illness exclusions used to blur together for me. The explanations after each question sorted that out.”
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