R04 exam questions you can practise online

What R04 exam questions look like

The real CII R04 exam uses 50 multiple choice questions (39 standard format and 11 multiple response) in one hour. Questions test applied understanding of pensions tax, DB/DC schemes, State pensions and retirement planning — not isolated definitions alone.

Candidates often search for “R04 exam questions” because official past papers are limited. Fresh practice in the same style helps you check whether you can apply the study text under exam-style pressure.

How our R04 exam questions work

We create original R04-style questions for online practice. You can:

• Try free learning outcome 1 samples with no account
• Run 10-question learning outcome tests across all eight syllabus outcomes
• Sit a full 50-question mock exam
• Read a short explanation after each answer so gaps close while the stem is still fresh
• Track scores by topic once you have an account

Practice uses standard four-option single-answer MCQs. The real exam also includes multiple-response items; our drills focus on syllabus mastery in the same four-option format.

Topics covered by R04 exam questions

Practice maps to the 2026/2027 R04 syllabus: political context, HMRC pension tax, regulation, defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, drawing benefits, State schemes, and retirement planning investments.

Start free on LO 1, or browse the full syllabus to see every practice test. For a syllabus-first walkthrough, see our guide to R04 practice questions.

How to use R04 exam questions in your revision

1. Read the relevant study-text section first so questions test understanding, not guesswork.
2. Drill weak areas with short 10-question tests before attempting a full mock.
3. Always read the explanation, even when you were right, so the rationale sticks.
4. When your scores are consistently strong, sit a timed 50-question paper.
5. Repeat with fresh questions so you learn the material rather than memorising one set.