The entire GARP FRM Part I question bank is free: 997 practice questions across Foundations of Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Markets and Products, and Valuation and Risk Models. VaR, CAPM, derivatives, fixed income, credit risk modeling. From FreeFellow, where 'free' is in the brand name. No trial, no signup to browse, no credit card.
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Sample Questions
Question 1
Easy
What is the Macaulay duration of a 5-year zero-coupon bond?
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Correct Answer: D
Solution
D is correct. Macaulay duration is the weighted average time to cash flows, where the weights are the present values of each cash flow as a fraction of price. A zero-coupon bond has a single cash flow at maturity, so 100% of the weight sits at year 5. Macaulay duration therefore equals the maturity: 5.00 years.
Question 2
Medium
In the bias-variance tradeoff, increasing model complexity most likely:
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Correct Answer: A
Solution
A is correct.
As model complexity increases, the model fits training data more closely, reducing bias (the error from overly simplistic assumptions). However, the model becomes more sensitive to the specific training data used, increasing variance (the error from sensitivity to small fluctuations in the training set). This is the fundamental bias-variance tradeoff.
Question 3
Hard
A simple linear regression uses 25 observations with SST = 450 and SSR = 360. What is the F-statistic for this regression?
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Correct Answer: A
Solution
A is correct.
For simple linear regression: SSE=SST−SSR=450−360=90. dfregression=1 (one independent variable); dfresidual=n−2=25−2=23. MSR=dfregressionSSR=1360=360. MSE=dfresidualSSE=2390=3.913. F=MSEMSR=3.913360=92.0.
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How many free FRM Part I practice questions does FreeFellow have?
FreeFellow currently offers 997 free FRM Part I practice questions across 4 topics, each with a detailed step-by-step solution. Questions span three difficulty levels and are aligned to the 2026 syllabus. The question bank is updated regularly.
What FRM Part I topics are covered?
The questions cover 4 topics: Foundations of Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Markets and Products, Valuation and Risk Models. Each topic page shows your progress and lets you filter by difficulty level. You can practice by topic to target your weak areas or take mixed-topic practice exams.
Is FreeFellow really free for FRM Part I prep, or is there a catch?
No catch. The 70% of FRM Part I prep you actually need to pass is free forever: the full question bank of 997 practice questions, detailed solutions on every question, mixed practice, the formula sheet, and readiness tracking. No trial period, no credit card. The remaining 30% (timed mock exams, flashcards with spaced repetition, performance analytics, and a personalized study plan) unlocks when you become a Fellow.
What does the $59 Fellow tier unlock for FRM Part I?
Fellow ($59 per quarter or $149 per year, per track) unlocks four things on top of the free tier: timed mock exams with weighted scoring that match the real exam blueprint, spaced-repetition flashcards built on memory science from cognitive psychology, topic-level practice to drill weak areas, performance analytics broken down by topic and difficulty, and a personalized study plan that adapts to your exam date. Everything else (questions, solutions, lessons) stays free.
How does FreeFellow compare to Bionic Turtle, AnalystPrep, or Kaplan Schweser on price?
Traditional FRM Part I prep providers charge $200 to $3,500 for a single exam, paid upfront. FreeFellow keeps the question bank, written solutions, and lessons free forever. The optional Fellow tier is $59 per quarter (about 1/20th of what the big providers charge) and adds mock exams, flashcards, analytics, and a study plan. You can pass FRM Part I entirely on the free tier.
How should I use FreeFellow to study for FRM Part I?
Start with topic-based practice to identify weak areas. As your exam date approaches, switch to timed practice exams under realistic conditions. The free tier gives you everything you need to build mastery; if you want pacing tools (mock exams, analytics, a study plan) and long-term retention aids (spaced-repetition flashcards), become a Fellow.
What is the FRM Part I pass rate?
The FRM Part I pass rate has historically averaged around 45-50%, based on GARP-published statistics. Recent sittings have ranged from approximately 43% to 50%. Candidates who fail typically retake the exam in the next available window.
What is the format of FRM Part I?
FRM Part I is a 4-hour, 100-question multiple-choice exam covering Foundations of Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Markets and Products, and Valuation and Risk Models. It is offered three times per year (May, August, November) and is administered by GARP at Pearson VUE testing centers.
How many parts is the FRM exam?
The FRM (Financial Risk Manager) certification consists of two parts: Part I and Part II. Both are administered by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals). Candidates must pass both parts within four years and complete two years of qualifying risk-related work experience to earn the FRM designation.
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FreeFellow is not affiliated with, endorsed by, promoted by, reviewed by, or warranted by GARP. FreeFellow questions and lessons supplement the GARP curriculum but are not a replacement for it. Candidates should consult GARP-published reading lists for the authoritative source material.
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The 70% you need to pass (question bank, written solutions, lessons, formula sheet, mixed practice, readiness tracking) is free forever, with no trial period and no credit card. Become a Fellow ($59/quarter or $149/year per track) to unlock mock exams, flashcards with spaced repetition, performance analytics, AI essay grading, and a personalized study plan.