IMC Unit 2 Mock Exam One - Version 16 - Tested from 1 December 2018

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IMC Unit 2 Mock Exam One, Version 16, tested from 1 December 2018, provides key exam logistics and a structured practice assessment. It outlines the syllabus coverage, tax tables, number of questions (105), time allowed (2 hours 20 minutes), and guidance on targeting a 75%–80% score. The document specifies question types—multiple choice, item sets, and gap fill with formatting rules—and details ID requirements, allowed calculators and materials, and results notification timelines (in person, online after three working days, and official confirmation by post within 21 days).

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Reading Time1 h 23 min

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Key facts about the IMC Unit 2 exam

Syllabus and exam specifications

Question types used

What happens on the day of the exam

Identification required

Calculator used

What can be taken into the exam room

Results notification timetable

Question allocation and pass mark guidance

Question allocation across the syllabus

Pass mark policy

How to use the Mock Exam

Purpose and study guidance

UNIT 2 – INVESTMENT PRACTICE MOCK EXAM ONE VERSION 16 – TESTED FROM 1 DECEMBER 2018 Key facts about the IMC Unit 2 exam | Syllabus | IMC Unit 2 Version 16 tested from 1 December 2018 | | --- | --- | | Tax tables for this syllabus | Tax tables used for IMC Syllabus Version 16 | | Number of questions | 105 | | Time allowed | 2 hours 20 minutes | | Target pass mark | The pass mark of the live exam seldom varies between 60%– 70% . We therefore recommend that candidates should aim to achieve 75%–80% when using this mock exam . | | Types of questions used | • Standard multiple choice – Candidates select 1 option of 4.
• Item set – Candidates are given a short scenario with several questions associated with it. The material given in the case study does not change with the questions.
• Gap fill – Candidates must enter a value into the answer field. There are specific formatting requirements and these formatting requirements are always given in the question. | Important information regarding what happens on the day | Identification required | You will need to present ID at the test centre on the day of your exam . The only acceptable forms of ID are:
• a valid signed national passport
• a valid signed UK photo driving licence
• a valid signed UK photo provisional driving licence Photocopies of the above are not acceptable.
If you are unable to present the required ID, please view CFA UK's alternative identification policy and follow the instructions provided. | | | --- | --- | --- | | Calculator used | At the test centre you will be provided with:
• a Casio fx-83GT PLUS scientific calculator • an A4 whiteboard and
• a whiteboard pen. | | | What can be taken into the
exam room | You are not permitted to take anything into the testing room . You will be asked to leave any personal items in the lockers beside the seating area.
This means no watches, wallets, bags, pens, papers, books, stationery, food, water, mobile phones and other electrical devices such as tablets, MP3 players, calculators etc. | | | Results notification timetable | Provisional results notification (in person) | On the day of the exam at the test centre | | | Provisional results & areas of weakness notification (online) | Three working days after examination | | | Official results confirmation (post) | Within 21 days after the examination | Please click here for all Terms and Conditions pertaining to the Investment Management Certificate. CFA UK reserves the right to update the IMC syllabus from time to time, and it is the candidate’s responsibility to check for updates which will be published on CFA UK's site. CFA UK does not represent or guarantee that this mock exam will ensure that a candidate passes the relevant examination(s) . Question Allocation Question allocation across the syllabus is balanced on the guidance of psychometric and industry specialists. The following question allocation for Version 16 of the IMC is provided as a broad indication of the relative ‘weighting’ of different parts of the syllabus in IMC examinations from 1 December 2018. | CONTENT AREA TOPIC | | TOPIC NAME QUESTION
ALLOCATION | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quantitative methods | 7 | Quantitative methods | 10–20 | | Economics | 8 | Microeconomics | 15-25 | | | 9 | Macroeconomics | | | Accounting | 10 | Accounting | 10-20 | | Asset classes | 11 | Equities | 25-35 | | | 12 | Fixed income | | | | 13 | Derivatives | | | | 14 | Alternatives | | | Investment theory, management and measurement | 15 | Portfolio management | 20-30 | | | 16 | Investment products | | | | 17 | Investment performance measurement | | Pass Mark When examinations are constructed an average difficulty for the whole examination is established and this determines the correct pass mark. The average difficulty may vary slightly from one examination to the next, but this is carefully balanced by slight variations in the pass mark using psychometric

FAQs

How many questions and how much time are in the IMC Unit 2 Mock Exam One (Version 16)?

The mock exam contains 105 questions, with a time allowed of 2 hours 20 minutes.

What ID is acceptable on the exam day, and are photocopies accepted?

You must present ID at the test centre. Acceptable forms are a valid signed national passport, a valid signed UK photo driving licence, or a valid signed UK photo provisional driving licence. Photocopies are not acceptable.

How are results provided after the exam?

Provisional results are given in person on the day of the exam. Provisional results and areas of weakness are available online three working days after the examination, and official results confirmation is posted within 21 days.

Sep 26, 2026

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