Could you pass this '94 CII paper?

EXAM IN PROGRESS

clock

How do you fancy your chances against these sample questions from a 1994 Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) exam?

IFAonline has had a rummage through the archives to give advisers a bit of Thursday fun: 24 multiple-choice questions from paper one (financial services and their regulation) of the Financial Planning Certificate from September 1994. You remember 1994, right? Manchester United FC's ‘Come on You Reds' had just been bumped off the top of the UK music charts by Whigfield's ‘Saturday Night' (bet you can remember the dance moves!), and Tony Blair had just become leader of the Labour Party. These were the days of FIMBRA, ‘best advice', ‘buyer's guides' and ‘company representatives'. They we...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Adviser on crypto: 'I spend most of my time telling clients not to invest in it'

Adviser on crypto: 'I spend most of my time telling clients not to invest in it'

Panel unpacks next gen themes in advice

Isabel Baxter
clock 10 February 2026 • 3 min read
New Talent Alliance uncovers 'inconsistent' advice market data

New Talent Alliance uncovers 'inconsistent' advice market data

Identified ‘serious long‑term talent pipeline risk’

Jenna Brown
clock 10 February 2026 • 2 min read
Dynamic Planner CEO: Cost to serve remains advice's 'Achilles heel'

Dynamic Planner CEO: Cost to serve remains advice's 'Achilles heel'

Updates on technology’s firm AI developments

Isabel Baxter
clock 10 February 2026 • 2 min read