SOA Exam FAM (Society of Actuaries — Exam FAM (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics)) — Free Online Mock Test
SOA FAM · ~32 Q in 3.5h. Severity/frequency/aggregate models, parametric estimation, short- & long-term insurance coverages, reserves & pricing. · Official language: English.
SOA Exam FAM exam at a glance
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SOA Exam FAM key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Society of Actuaries (SOA). |
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| Official website | soa.org — Exam FAM ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-based test at a Prometric test centre. Provided distribution and life/decrement tables are available on-screen during the exam. |
| Frequency | Offered in several sittings per year. |
| Scoring & marking | Multiple-choice exam of 34 questions (reduced from 40 in November 2024) over 3.5 hours. Results are reported on a scale of 0–10 with 6 as the pass mark. FAM is now a single unified exam — the transitional FAM-L / FAM-S split (for candidates with prior LTAM/STAM credit) ended after July 2024. It combines the surviving content of the retired LTAM and STAM: short-term (severity, frequency and aggregate-loss) models and long-term life-contingency models. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for SOA Exam FAM?
Open to anyone — no degree requirement. Exams P (Probability) and FM (Financial Mathematics) are recommended first.
Last verified July 2026 against SOA — Exam FAM, SOA — ASA pathway changes & transition. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
SOA Exam FAM section breakdown
The SOA Exam FAM mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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SOA Exam FAM (50 Q)
SOA Exam FAM scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SOA Exam FAM has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: SOA Exam FAM (pass 700/1000).
How SOA Exam FAM is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
SOA Exam FAM time strategy
With 50 questions in 210 minutes, you have about 252 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- SOA Exam FAM (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
SOA Exam FAM topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SOA Exam FAM, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
SOA Exam FAM (50 Q)
- FM — Annuity · 3
- FM — Interest · 2
- Prob — Pareto · 2
- Prob — Weibull · 2
- FM — Annuity-Due · 2
- FM — Perpetuity · 2
- Probability — Variance · 1
- Probability — Poisson · 1
SOA Exam FAM difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
SOA FAM · ~32 Q in 3.5h. Severity/frequency/aggregate models, parametric estimation, short- & long-term insurance coverages, reserves & pricing. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what SOA Exam FAM really tests
FAM (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics) is the SOA’s core mid-level actuarial-mathematics exam, blending short-term loss-model and long-term life-contingency fundamentals. It is a 3.5-hour, 34-question multiple-choice computer-based test scored on a 0–10 scale with 6 to pass, and it is now a single unified exam.
Preparation tips
- Drill both the loss-models half and the life-contingencies half — many candidates over-weight one.
- Practise under time with the provided tables so table lookup is fast.
- Use SOA sample questions plus a commercial seminar (Coaching Actuaries / ACTEX).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Preparing for the old 40-question format — it is now 34 questions.
- Treating FAM as still split into FAM-L / FAM-S — that transition ended after July 2024.
SOA Exam FAM study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Master severity, frequency and aggregate-loss models from Loss Models
- Cover foundational ratemaking and reserving for short-term coverages
- Practise the provided-table lookups until they are fast
- Study contingent-payment (life-contingency) models from Dickson, Hardy & Waters
- Cover estimation and introductory credibility
- Balance both halves — many candidates over-weight one
- Work SOA sample questions and full timed sets
- Rehearse to the current 34-question format
- Review weak topics from both halves
Where SOA Exam FAM can take you
A strong SOA Exam FAM result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- ASA core exam
- Actuarial analyst
- Gateway to ALTAM / ASTAM
Best books & official prep for SOA Exam FAM
- Loss Models: From Data to Decisions — Klugman, Panjer & Willmot
- Actuarial Mathematics for Life Contingent Risks — Dickson, Hardy & Waters
Official practice: The SOA publishes the FAM syllabus, learning objectives and official sample questions on its exam page; commercial seminars (e.g. Coaching Actuaries, ACTEX) are widely used.
Previous-year papers: The SOA releases official sample questions and solutions rather than full past papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SOA Exam FAM exam pattern?
- Society of Actuaries — Exam FAM (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics) contains 50 questions across 1 section: SOA Exam FAM (50 Q). Total duration is 210 minutes (about 252 seconds per question).
- Does SOA Exam FAM have negative marking?
- No — SOA Exam FAM has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is SOA Exam FAM scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. SOA Exam FAM (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise SOA Exam FAM online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SOA Exam FAM mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SOA Exam FAM?
- SOA Exam FAM is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. SOA FAM · ~32 Q in 3.5h. Severity/frequency/aggregate models, parametric estimation, short- & long-term insurance coverages, reserves & pricing. · Official language: English.
- How long is the SOA Exam FAM exam?
- SOA Exam FAM runs for 210 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in SOA Exam FAM?
- SOA Exam FAM is split into: SOA Exam FAM (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. SOA FAM · ~32 Q in 3.5h. Severity/frequency/aggregate models, parametric estimation, short- & long-term insurance coverages, reserves & pricing. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SOA Exam FAM?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the SOA Exam FAM test adaptive?
- No — SOA Exam FAM is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SOA Exam FAM mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SOA Exam FAM variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SOA Exam FAM test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SOA Exam FAM test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SOA Exam FAM previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SOA Exam FAM mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SOA Exam FAM mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SOA Exam FAM mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SOA Exam FAM mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SOA Exam FAM mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the SOA Exam FAM syllabus?
- The SOA Exam FAM syllabus maps to its 1 section: SOA Exam FAM (50 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for SOA Exam FAM?
- Open to anyone — no degree requirement. Exams P (Probability) and FM (Financial Mathematics) are recommended first. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SOA Exam FAM practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SOA Exam FAM exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SOA Exam FAM exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SOA Exam FAM mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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