How to Choose a CASA Practice Exam: a Checklist

Eight questions to ask before you pay for CASA theory practice exams: syllabus mapping, explanations, sources, reports, updates and honesty about what is official.

1. Does it map to the Manual of Standards?

Every question should point to a Part 61 MOS Schedule 3 unit, so a wrong answer tells you what to study instead of only what you got wrong.

2. Does it explain the answers?

You should see why the correct option is right and why the others are wrong, with the regulation or source named.

3. Are the sources public and cited?

Questions should be built from public CASA, BOM and legislation sources and say which. Be cautious about any bank that claims to hold the questions from the sitting: CASA does not publish its exam questions.

4. Do you get a report like a KDR?

A good practice exam ends with a report grouped by syllabus area, so your next hour of study is obvious.

5. Is it timed like the real exam?

Practice under the time limit and pass mark for that subject (70% for most, 80% for Air Law) so exam day is not the first time you feel the clock.

6. Is it kept up to date?

Look for a dated change log showing which standards editions are in use and when questions were corrected.

7. Is it honest about being unofficial?

Only CASA issues official KDRs and exam results. A practice platform should say it is independent and avoid wording that implies approval.

8. What does it cost against one resit?

Compare the price of your preparation with the cost of one more sitting (A$175.69 to A$203.39 per CPL subject, per CASA, checked 4 October 2026).

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