Exam guide
CISI IAD question bank
Sure Success carries a dedicated question bank for each live unit of the CISI Investment Advice Diploma — 980+ exam-standard MCQs per unit with full explanations, plus timed mocks that match the real 80-question, 2-hour format.
The real exam format — and the mock that matches it
UK Regulation & Professional Integrity
80 multiple-choice questions · 2 hours
nominal pass mark 70% · timed mocks match this format exactly
Investment, Risk & Taxation
80 multiple-choice questions · 2 hours
nominal pass mark 70% · timed mocks match this format exactly
Financial Planning & Advice
80 multiple-choice questions · 2 hours
nominal pass mark 70% · timed mocks match this format exactly
What’s inside
- 980+ exam-standard questions per live unit, every one with a full explanation
- Timed Full Mocks matched to your paper's real question count and time allowance
- A context-aware AI tutor that knows your weak topics and recent wrong answers
- Written to the 2025/26 UK tax year and re-checked by a daily accuracy audit
The Free plan includes a 100-question sample of one exam, with 5 Full Mocks in total (max 1 a week). Pro unlocks the full bank, unlimited sessions and the AI tutor for £14.99 per exam, per month — cancel any time.
Frequently asked questions
Which CISI IAD units does Sure Success cover?
UK Regulation & Professional Integrity (Core 1), Investment, Risk & Taxation (Core 2) and the Financial Planning & Advice option are live, each with its own bank of 980+ approved questions. The Securities option is in production and clearly marked coming soon — it isn't on sale until its bank exists.
Do the mocks match the real IAD exam format?
Yes — IAD unit mocks run 80 questions in 2 hours against a server-authoritative timer, mirroring the live paper's length and pacing, with the pass mark set at the nominal 70%.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The Free plan gives you a 100-question sample of one exam of your choice, with Quick Tests and Chapter Quizzes (two a day) and five Full Mocks in total at one per week. No card needed. Pro is £14.99 per exam, per month and unlocks the full bank, unlimited sessions and the AI tutor.
Is the content current for 2025/26?
Yes. Questions are written to the 2025/26 UK tax year and the current syllabus editions (for CII units, the 2025-26 examination guides examinable to 31 August 2026). An automated accuracy audit re-checks a rolling sample of the bank every day and quarantines anything that looks wrong before you see it.