You may know the topics. You may solve hundreds of questions. But if you're not tracking how fast and how accurately you're answering them, you're missing a crucial part of CFA Level 1 prep.
Many candidates either rush through questions and make careless errors, or they take too long and fail to complete mock exams on time. Finding the sweet spot—being quick and correct—is one of the hardest parts of cracking this exam.
That’s where the MasterCFA app gives you an edge. The Speed vs Accuracy Performance Report gives you a smart, clear breakdown of how you’re really performing, beyond just the score.
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What This Report Tells You
This tool breaks down your behavior across every question. Here's what it shows:
Total Attempt
The number of questions you've tried to solve—helps you track your activity level during practice.
Total Correct
Out of what you attempted, this shows how many were actually right.
Too Fast Correct
You got the answer right—but were you too quick? Maybe it was instinct, or maybe a lucky guess. Use this to check if you’re rushing.
Overtime Correct
These are answers you got right but took too long on. You understand the topic, but speed needs improvement.
Perfect Attempt
This is the sweet spot—answered correctly and within the ideal time. Aim to increase this number.
Wasted Attempt
You took time but got the answer wrong. These are your red flags. You may need concept revision.
Overtime Incorrect
You spent too long and got the question wrong. This shows a mix of confusion and low efficiency. High-priority area for improvement.
Unattempted
These are the questions you skipped. Tracking this helps you manage exam pacing better.
How It Helps You
This performance report is not just data—it’s your personal feedback loop.
Identify your blind spots — Are you rushing or second-guessing?
Balance speed and accuracy — Don’t just aim for fast answers, aim for smart ones.
Use real-time insights — Adjust your prep strategy weekly as your patterns shift.
By tracking these patterns, you can make laser-focused improvements in your mock tests and your actual exam strategy.
Things to Remember
CFA Level 1 needs both time control and content mastery
“Too fast” isn’t always a good thing—it might mean you're guessing
“Overtime incorrect” means more than just slowness—it signals confusion
Tracking your pacing per topic helps you plan your test-day order and timing
Ready to Improve Speed and Accuracy?
MasterCFA’s Speed vs Accuracy Report gives you the exact metrics you need to level up your prep.
Stop guessing. Start improving where it really matters.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long should I study for the CFA Level 1 exam?
Most candidates study for over 300 hours across 4–6 months. MasterCFA helps you use those hours efficiently by tracking your speed and accuracy.
Q: What topics are on the CFA Level 1 exam?
The 10 topics include: Ethics, Quantitative Methods, Economics, FRA, Corporate Issuers, Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, and Portfolio Management.
Q: Is the CFA Level 1 exam hard to pass?
Yes—it’s tough due to the volume and time pressure. But tracking your performance the right way gives you a strong advantage.
