Here are some resources you will find useful if you are studying for the Assurance exam.
Exam overview
The Assurance exam has 50 questions worth two marks each. The questions are presented in the form of multiple choice, multi-part multiple choice or multiple response.
Exam preparation
Syllabus
Errata sheet
There is no current errata sheet available.
Sample assessments
The sample exams below have been provided to demonstrate the format of the objective questions within the Assurance exam. Click on the relevant link to run the sample exam.
Student Insights
Exam study support
| Webinar: Introduction to the Assurance exam | Kaplan tutor, Phillipa Hood, introduces the Assurance exam with examples of the types of questions you may see, and explores how you can best prepare for your exam with a few key hints and tips on how to succeed. |
| Introduction to the Assurance exam | In this guide we will introduce you to the Assurance exam. We will cover what the Assurance exam is, what to expect when sitting the exam, what to look out for and how to prepare for the exam. |
| Retaking the Assurance exam | In this guide we will cover how to prepare to retake the Assurance exams including reviewing what went wrong and how to prepare for your retake. |
| Tips for success | In this guide we introduce some tips for success to help you master the Assurance exam. |
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