How to Pass the GARP RAI Exam
The GARP Risk and AI (RAI) exam covers core AI concepts and the risk-management discipline needed to evaluate AI systems in practice. Success typically comes from a structured plan: master the official curriculum modules, practice under time constraints, and develop the judgment to identify AI risks, controls, and governance gaps.

1. Essential Study Strategies
1.1 Create a Study Plan & Stick to It
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Plan for ~100–130 hours of total preparation (adjust based on your background).
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Break study into weekly targets (modules + practice + review).
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Use short daily reviews (15–30 minutes) to reinforce definitions and frameworks.
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Reserve the final 1–2 weeks for timed sets and full review of weak areas.
1.2 Focus on the GARP RAI Curriculum
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Study the examinable modules end-to-end:
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AI & Risk: Intro and Overview
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Tools and Techniques
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Risks and Risk Factors
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Responsible and Ethical AI
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Data and AI Model Governance
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Learn the “why” behind each concept (what can go wrong, how it’s detected, and which control mitigates it).
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Build a one-page summary per module: key terms, risk drivers, and governance actions.
1.3 Use Practice Questions & Mock Exams
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Start practice early (don’t wait until you “finish” the syllabus).
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Do timed mini-sets (10–20 questions) and review every miss.
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Keep an error log by category (e.g., bias/fairness, governance, drift, data quality).
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Re-test weak areas until accuracy is consistent—not just once.
2. Exam-Day Strategies for Success
2.1 Time Management During the Exam
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You have 80 questions in 4 hours—use a steady pace and protect time for review.
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Use a two-pass approach:
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Pass 1: answer what you know quickly; flag uncertain questions.
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Pass 2: return to flagged items with remaining time.
2.2 Master Exam Question Formats
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Read the last line first (“What are they really asking?”).
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Eliminate clearly incorrect options before choosing between the best remaining answers.
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When unsure, choose the option most aligned with risk governance, controls, monitoring, and accountability.
2.3 Stay Calm & Maintain Focus
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Avoid last-minute cramming—prioritize sleep and a clear head.
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If a question stalls you, flag and move on (momentum matters).
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Re-check flagged items at the end for misreads and wording traps.
