Free CAS Exam 5 (Basic Ratemaking and Reserving) Diagnostic Quiz

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12 questions 5-10 min Instant score 2026 syllabus
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What the questions look like

Every question in the free Exam 5 bank carries a full worked solution. Here is one from the pool:

Question 1 Medium
While vetting exposure data for a stable book of annual policies, a reviewer finds that reported earned exposures exceed written exposures in every year. What is the most appropriate first response?
Solution
A is correct. Earned exposures can never exceed written exposures over the life of a stable book, because exposure is earned only after it has first been written. Observing earned above written in every year fails a basic reasonableness check and points to a data problem such as double-counting, a units mismatch, or a mapping error. The correct action is to investigate and correct the data before relying on it.

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CAS Exam 5 Study Guide (Basic Techniques for Ratemaking and Estimating Claim Liabilities, 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Exam 5 diagnostic quiz free?
Yes. The Exam 5 diagnostic is a free 12-question sample quiz with instant scoring. You can take it with no signup and no credit card. Creating a free account lets you keep practicing with worked solutions and preview a study plan aimed at your weak topics.
How long is the Exam 5 diagnostic quiz?
The diagnostic is 12 questions and takes about 5 to 10 minutes. You get instant feedback on each question, then a readiness score with a topic-by-topic breakdown at the end.
Does the Exam 5 diagnostic predict whether I will pass?
It gives you a starting readiness estimate and shows your weakest topics. It is a benchmark to focus your studying, not a pass guarantee. The readiness score sharpens as you practice more of the free Exam 5 question bank.
What is the difference between the diagnostic quiz and a full practice test?
The diagnostic is a short 12-question sample quiz that maps your strengths and weaknesses quickly. For full-length practice, FreeFellow has the entire Exam 5 question bank free, plus timed mock exams in the Fellow tier.

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