Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Key Feature Problem (KFP) exams 

Learn about the format and design of the written exams

Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Key Feature Problem (KFP) exams 

Learn about the format and design of the written exams

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Last updated 16 February 2026

About the AKT and KFP

The AKT is designed to test the application of knowledge in the clinical context of Australian general practice, rather than just knowledge per se. The AKT comprises 150 single best answer questions. 

The KFP is designed to assess clinical decision making and clinical reasoning in practice. It compromises 70 individual multiple selection questions, each unrelated to any of the others. 

Further information about the exams can be found in the AKT and KFP guide. 

Exam format

Both the AKT and KFP will be delivered on paper. You will complete a multiple-choice answer sheet for both exams by shading the corresponding bubbles on computer-readable answer sheets. We’ll provide you with pens. You’re not permitted to use pencils or provide your own pens as these may not be visible to the scanning software. 

For more information about sitting the AKT and KFP in paper format please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), listed under General exam delivery information. 

Exam preparation resources

A comprehensive suite of free exam resources is available to all candidates on the Planning for your exams webpage. This includes:

  • AKT and KFP guide for information about each exam, including format, preparation, development, standard setting and results. 
  • Fellowship examinations handbook for information about exam enrolments, special arrangement applications, withdrawals and exam day expectations. 
  • Sample AKT questions
  • Sample KFP questions
  • Public exam reports are published following each exam and contain information about the cohort performance and outcomes. The report also lists the range of conditions assessed and the relevant contextual units of the curriculum. There will be a sample of clinical scenarios from the exam and feedback provided on these scenarios for educational purposes.  
  • The Exam preparation toolkit on gplearning provides exam preparation resources to guide how you prepare for your exams. The following key resources for the AKT and KFP can be found within the toolkit:
    • ​The Exam guidance program – AKT and KFP modules explain the AKT and KFP exams and walk you through examples. They advise how to approach and answer the exam questions, how to avoid common pitfalls and how to optimise your answers.
    • National exam information video is recorded by the National Assessment Advisors and released every semester covering the structure, content, and preparation strategies for the AKT, KFP and CCE exams
    • Links to Self-Assessment Progress Tests (SAPTs): RACGP exam standard AKT and KFP practice questions released four times per year
    • AKT and KFP exam technique module
    • Communication Skills Specialist videos – AKT and KFP on exam technique
    • Learning plans and study skills module

To access the Exam Preparation Toolkit, log in to gplearning using your RACGP member login details. Once logged in to gplearning, go to the LMS Dashboard and select the tile ‘Exam preparation toolkit’ or use the search function and search for ‘exam’.

Exam dates, results and marking

To find out about exam dates and fees along with information about enrolment, eligibility, applying for special arrangements, refer to the Exam dates and enrolments webpage. 

The AKT and KFP are auto-marked. The pass mark for each AKT and KFP is determined by actively practicing Fellows who set the standard for each exam, using an internationally recognised standard setting methodology. For more information about marking and standard setting, refer to the AKT and KFP guide.  

You can access your exam results and assessment statement by logging in to the RACGP website on the date the results are published. AKT and KFP pass marks will not be published on the RACGP website or provided to candidates. You’ll receive your results as a Pass or Fail mark, along with the score band (ranging from F4 – P4). P1 is the first band above the pass mark, and P4 is the highest band. F1 is first band below the pass mark, and F4 is the lowest band. Individual scores are not provided. This is in line with recent changes to how results are provided for the CCE. For more information about results and reports from previous cycles, refer to the Exam results and public reports webpage.