R01 Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics – Gap Analysis & Assessment Tool

The R01 Gap Analysis & Assessment Tool helps you revise, identify knowledge gaps and practise exam-style questions you are likely to face in the CII R01 Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics exam.

It is designed to complement the R01 Online Course, together providing structured learning, targeted revision and realistic exam practice.

This assessment tool is suitable for anyone studying towards the CII R01 exam and for advisers using assessments to support ongoing CPD and the maintenance of diploma-level knowledge.


Assessment formats

You can choose from six assessment options:

  • 25, 50 or 100 questions in revision style
  • 25, 50 or 100 questions in exam style

In revision style, the correct answer and explanation are shown after each question. In exam style, you complete all questions before receiving your results, mirroring the live exam experience.

Results and feedback

  • Total marks and overall percentage score
  • Marks and percentages by learning outcome
  • Incorrect answers grouped by learning outcome with correct answers shown
  • Printable results report
  • Benchmarking against average scores of other users
  • Automatic recording of study time and results in your learning log and CPD certificate

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Purchase and access

Access is provided for six months and includes syllabus updates. Discounts and extended access periods are available when purchasing multiple training modules.

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Assessment structure and question bank

Each assessment follows the correct CII syllabus weightings and includes both standard multiple-choice and multiple-response questions.

The question bank contains 300 questions, with approximately 13% in multiple-response format. Questions do not repeat until the full bank has been completed, ensuring variety across assessments.

Assessment features

  • Skip and flag questions to review before completion
  • Detailed explanations and course references in revision mode
  • On-screen timer showing expected and elapsed time
  • Recovery feature allowing you to resume incomplete assessments

CII R01 exam overview

  • 100 questions across 11 learning outcomes
  • 87 standard multiple-choice questions
  • 13 multiple-response questions
  • Pass mark: 65%
  • Time allowed: 2 hours
  • Credits awarded on passing: 20

Online access allows you to study anywhere, at any time, from any computer.