The syllabus is examined by a two hour examination. The examination is in the form of 80 multiple choice questions designed to test retirement provision knowledge across the syllabus. The examination paper is comprised of two types:
The first 70 questions will either put a question or make a statement which requires completion, this is followed by four possible responses, one of which is the correct response.
The final 10 are known as multiple true false questions. They comprise two statements and four possible options. Lettered "a" both true; "b" only (i) true; "c" only (ii) true; or "d" both false. Only one is correct. Each statement is either true or false.
Each question on the examination paper scores one mark. All questions should be attempted; there is no difference in marking between a wrong answer and one left unanswered.