ACCA Exam Question Types

ACCA is a global accountancy qualification. Its computer-based exams combine objective test (OT) questions with OT case questions built on a business scenario.

Format

Objective tests and OT case questions.

Sections

Objective test

Multiple choice, multiple response, fill in the blank, drag and drop, drop-down list, hot spot, and hot area.

OT case

A scenario with five OT questions worth 10 marks together.

Signature question types

Multiple choice & multiple response
Fill in the blank
Drag and drop
Hot spot / hot area
OT case

New to these formats? See the question-type glossary for how each one works.

Is it adaptive?

ACCA exams are fixed and linear.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an OT case in ACCA? ▼

An objective-test case presents one business scenario followed by five related OT questions worth 10 marks in total, testing applied understanding.

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