CFA UK sets the Unit 1 pass mark for each exam. It usually falls between 65% and 75%, and between 65% and 80% of candidates pass.
Questions
85
Time
1 hour 40 minutes
Format
Online: multiple choice, item sets and gap fill
Pass mark
Set for each exam, usually 65% to 75%
Pass rate
65% to 80%
How the pass mark works
The pass mark is not one fixed figure: CFA UK sets it for each exam, usually between 65% and 75%.
Results are pass or fail, so there is no grade to aim beyond a pass.
CFA UK advises aiming for 75% or more on its mock exams.
Check your own readiness
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Try 4 questions
Question 12.1 Ethical and compliance-driven behaviour
During a training session, a sales manager at Harcourt Wealth says: "If a practice is legal, it is ethical, so the rulebook is all we need." Which response BEST reflects the relationship between ethics and regulation?
Question 26.1 Income tax on earnings, savings and dividends; allowances and trusts
In the 2026/27 tax year Tom, who lives in England, earns a salary of £30,000 and receives £6,000 of dividends from shares held outside an ISA. He has no other income. How much income tax is due on his dividends?
Question 34.1 Ownership of property, insolvency and bankruptcy
Anil and Beth own their house as joint tenants. Anil dies, and his will leaves everything he owns to his son from an earlier marriage. Who owns the house?
Question 42.1 Ethical and compliance-driven behaviour
The board of Ravensworth Asset Management wants to reduce the risk that well-meaning staff cut corners when under pressure. According to CFA Institute, which single factor is likely to be the MOST important in promoting ethical behaviour among the firm's employees?