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Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One

This qualification is for individuals pursuing senior roles in governance, risk, and compliance. Passing the Part One modules is a fundamental step towards achieving Chartered status with CGIUKI.

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Pass mark 20/40 180 minutes Real test fee approx. £250 per module exam Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. According to agency theory, what is the primary conflict of interest in a corporation that corporate governance seeks to manage?
  • A.  Between the company and its market competitors
  • B.  Between the management (agents) and the shareholders (principals)
  • C.  Between different classes of shareholders
  • D.  Between the company's suppliers and its customers
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✓ Answer: B. Between the management (agents) and the shareholders (principals)
Agency theory focuses on the divergence of interests between the owners (shareholders/principals) and those who run the company on their behalf (directors/agents).
Q2. For a premium listed company, what does the UK Corporate Governance Code recommend regarding the composition of the board?
  • A.  The board must have an equal number of executive and non-executive directors.
  • B.  The roles of Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) must be combined.
  • C.  At least half the board, excluding the chair, should be independent non-executive directors.
  • D.  All non-executive directors must have served for less than five years to be considered independent.
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✓ Answer: C. At least half the board, excluding the chair, should be independent non-executive directors.
Provision 11 of the Code specifies that at least half the board, excluding the chair, should comprise independent non-executive directors to ensure objective judgement.
Q3. According to Provision 31 of the UK Corporate Governance Code (2018), the board's viability statement should assess the company's prospects over what period?
  • A.  A standard period of three years for all companies.
  • B.  A period of at least twelve months from the date of the report.
  • C.  A period significantly longer than the 12 months required for the going concern assessment.
  • D.  A period not exceeding five years from the balance sheet date.
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✓ Answer: C. A period significantly longer than the 12 months required for the going concern assessment.
The Code requires the board to choose a period appropriate for their business, but it must be 'significantly longer' than the 12-month going concern period, forcing a more strategic, long-term view.
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Theories and Principles of Corporate Governance · 30
Board Structure, Roles, and Responsibilities · 30
Risk Management and Internal Control Frameworks · 29
Company Formation and Constitution · 30
Directors' Duties and Liabilities · 30
Meetings of Directors and Shareholders · 20
Statutory Compliance and Reporting · 19
Analysis of Financial Statements · 19

Who has to sit the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One

Who needs a Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One?

Individuals aiming for Chartered Governance status; direct entry requires Level 4+ qualification or 5+ years relevant experience.

The real Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One: format

How long is the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One?

The real Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One lasts 180 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 180 minutes.

What is the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 50% or above overall mark. Our mock marks you at 20 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One cost?

Real exam fee: £300 per module exam. Plus one-off £175 registration and £240 annual student membership (required to sit exams). Resit fee: £300 per module. Rebooking after a fail: Exams held twice yearly (June & November), implying a waiting period until the next session.

How hard is it

How hard is the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One?

Difficulty: Level 6 (final year undergraduate equivalent), requiring approx. 200 hours study per module. Described as challenging.

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Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGIUKI) - Part One: common questions
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The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI).