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CFP Exam: Format, Passing Score and How to Study (2026 Guide)

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The CFP exam in plain English: 170 questions in two 3-hour sections, the eight CFP Board domains and their weights, how the pass/fail cut score is set, published pass rates of 67% (March 2026) and 66% (July 2026), fees, retake limits, a case-style practice question and a 12-week study plan. Exam facts checked against CFP Board as of October 2026.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:44 The Four E's
1:40 The Exam Format
2:33 The Eight Domains
3:16 How the Questions Look
3:54 The Passing Score
4:37 Pass Rates
5:04 Dates, Fees and Retakes
5:57 Try a Question
6:43 How to Study
7:48 Recap

Exam facts are from the official CFP Board pages as of 2026-10-20. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with CFP Board. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

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"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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