The entire GARP FRM Part I question bank (the first FRM exam, where every candidate starts) is free: 1,070 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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How does the Sortino ratio differ from the Sharpe ratio?
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Correct Answer: C
Solution
C is correct. The Sortino ratio penalizes only downside volatility. It divides the excess return above a minimum acceptable return by the downside deviation (the standard deviation of returns below the threshold), whereas the Sharpe ratio uses total standard deviation.
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
The 2012 JPMorgan "London Whale" episode is most instructive as a warning about which combination of failures?
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Correct Answer: B
Solution
B is correct. The Chief Investment Office accumulated a large, concentrated synthetic credit-derivatives position while a newly implemented VaR model understated the risk, and valuation and control weaknesses allowed losses to accumulate before they were recognized. Unlike Barings, the traders acted within delegated authority; the failure was model risk plus inadequate independent oversight and position-limit discipline.
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How FreeFellow Compares
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Traditional providers bundle prep into a single up-front fee. FreeFellow keeps the question bank and lessons free forever and charges only for deeper study tools (mocks, flashcards, analytics). All numbers are competitor list prices as of 2026.
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Nov 14, 2026
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May 8, 2027
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Aug 6, 2027
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Nov 13, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many free FRM Part I practice questions does FreeFellow have?
FreeFellow currently offers 1070 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 1070 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 $79 Fellow tier unlock for FRM Part I?
Fellow is $39 per month or $79 per quarter, per exam family (USD). Fellow Plus is $49 per month, $99 per quarter, or $199 per year, per exam family (USD). Every annual plan is Fellow Plus. Fellow adds 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 $79 per quarter (a small fraction 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.
What is FreeFellow's relationship with GARP?
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.
About FreeFellow
Jeffrey Ting
FSA, CFA · Founder
FreeFellow was built by Jeffrey Ting, a credentialed actuary and CFA charterholder who passed thirteen of the hardest exams in finance on the first attempt, and paid four-figure prep fees for every one. The learning itself was always free. The price was a moat.
So he started writing his own questions, then lessons, then mock exams, until it grew into a full prep platform covering 40 finance credentials with more than 45,000 original practice questions. The name says exactly what it is: the question bank is free, and Fellow is what you become once you pass.
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Cost shouldn't decide who gets in.
The exam is a fair gate. A four-figure prep course is not. FreeFellow takes the second gate down, so the exam is the only one left.
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Free should mean free.
No trial clock, no email gate, no credit card. The question bank, worked solutions, lessons, and readiness score stay free, and they are enough to pass.
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Built by someone who sat where you sit.
He paid for the big-name courses, found nothing he respected, and built the prep he wished had existed. Not a marketing team that has never sat an exam.
All 1,070 FRM Part I questions, worked solutions, and lessons are free. The full original question bank is free with an account, subject to usage limits. Worked solutions, written lessons, mixed practice, and your readiness score stay free.
