Short answer: Start full-length mock exams about three to four weeks before your exam, take two to four of them under real conditions, and spend as long reviewing each one as you spent taking it. The review, not the score, is where most of the gain comes from.
When to start
Begin mocks once you have covered the main domains at least once. Too early and they are discouraging. Too late and you have no time to act on what they show you. Three to four weeks out is a good rule of thumb.
Sit them like the real thing
Choose a quiet time, switch off notifications and do not pause. Use the on-screen tools: flag, strike through and the question grid. The aim is to rehearse pacing and focus, not just knowledge.
How to review a mock
Look at the whole picture first, then dig in.
- Check the domain-wise breakdown. Is any domain well below the others?
- Look at time: where did you rush and where did you stall?
- Review every incorrect and flagged question, reading all the rationales.
- Write rules for the top ten gaps and add them to your notes.
- Plan the next week around the weakest domains.
Compare attempts
Do not judge one mock in isolation. Compare attempts over time and look for a steady upward trend and shrinking gaps between domains.
How many is enough?
Two to four full mocks suit most people, with shorter checkpoint tests in between. More than that tends to produce diminishing returns unless you review each one thoroughly.
Related guide
To decide when a mock belongs alongside practice questions and flashcards, see question bank, mock exam or flashcards: which to use when.
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