Free CFA Level II Diagnostic Quiz

Take this free 12-question CFA Level II sample quiz to benchmark your readiness. You get an instant readiness score and a weak-topic breakdown, like a mini practice test, every question with a full solution. No signup to start, no credit card.

12 Questions
Instant Score
5-10 min
2026 Syllabus

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Question 1 Medium
The clean surplus relation requires that:
Solution
A is correct.

The clean surplus relation states:


where is book value, is earnings (net income), and is dividends. This means all changes in book value flow through the income statement — there are no 'dirty surplus' items that bypass income. The clean surplus relation requires that all changes in equity (other than transactions with owners like dividends) are captured in net income.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CFA Level II diagnostic quiz free?
Yes. The CFA Level II 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 saves your result and unlocks a personalized weak-topic study plan.
How long is the CFA Level II 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 CFA Level II 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 CFA Level II 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 CFA Level II question bank free, plus timed mock exams in the Fellow tier.

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