Free Actuarial Practice Exams

ActuaryPractice offers three types of practice materials for each of the 7 preliminary actuarial exams:

• Flashcards cover key concepts, formulas, and definitions for each exam topic. Use them to build foundational knowledge and review before exam day. 20 flashcards per exam are free.
• Mini Exams contain 30 questions each and typically take 45 to 60 minutes. They provide focused practice on exam-style questions with immediate feedback and detailed explanations. 2 mini exams per exam are free.
• Full-Length Simulations mirror the actual exam format, including the same number of questions, time limits, and difficulty distribution. They are the closest you can get to the real exam experience. Full simulations require a paid plan.

Why Practice Exams Matter

Research consistently shows that active recall through practice testing is one of the most effective study strategies. For actuarial exams, practice exams serve several purposes:

• They reveal which topics you need to review before exam day
• They build familiarity with the question format and pacing
• They reduce test anxiety by simulating the exam experience
• They strengthen long-term retention of concepts and formulas

All Questions Are Original

Every question on ActuaryPractice is written specifically for our platform. We do not repackage publicly available problems from SOA or CAS sample exams. Each question is crafted to match the style, difficulty, and topic distribution of actual exams, giving you fresh material that tests the same skills exam committees target.