Frequently Asked Questions

CSE Prep is an online review platform specifically designed for the Philippine Civil Service Exam (CSE). It provides hundreds of practice questions, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations to help you pass the exam on your first attempt.

No. CSE Prep is an independent educational platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines in any way.

We cover both the Professional and Sub-Professional exam tracks. When you register, you select which track you are preparing for. Your practice sets and mock exams are then tailored to the subjects and difficulty level of your chosen track.

The platform covers all major CSE subject areas: Numerical Ability (basic operations, word problems, percentages, number series), Verbal Ability (grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension), Analytical Ability (logic & deductive reasoning, data interpretation, word analogy — Professional track), General Information (Philippine Constitution, RA 6713, peace & human rights, environment), and Clerical Ability (filing, office procedures — Sub-Professional track).

Yes! Free accounts have access to a limited set of practice questions per subject so you can explore the platform before subscribing. To unlock the full question bank (700+ questions), all mock exam sets, and performance analytics, you need a Premium subscription.

Visit our pricing page for current rates. We offer monthly and annual billing options. Annual billing provides significant savings versus paying monthly.

Email us at examsurvival@gmail.com with the subject "Cancel Subscription." We'll cancel immediately and you'll retain Premium access until the end of your current billing period.

Yes, contact us at examsurvival@gmail.com with your registered email and the track you want to switch to (Professional or Sub-Professional). We'll update it for you within one business day.

Practice Sets are focused topic-by-topic drills. You answer questions on a single subject (e.g., Grammar only, or Number Series only) with immediate feedback after each answer. Mock Exams simulate the full Civil Service Exam experience — a timed, mixed-subject exam with questions drawn proportionally from all subjects, just like the real thing. The passing mark is 80%, matching the official CSE standard.

There are currently 5 mock exam sets for each track (Professional and Sub-Professional). The platform automatically adds more sets as the question bank grows — so the number will increase over time.

No. Each mock exam set draws questions randomly from a large pool every time you start it. This means you'll encounter different questions on each attempt, giving you broader exposure to the question bank and preventing memorization of a fixed set.

The passing score on CSE Prep mock exams is 80% — consistent with the official Civil Service Exam passing standard. This applies to both the Professional and Sub-Professional tracks.

Yes. At the end of every mock exam and practice set, you'll see a full review of all questions with your answer, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation. This helps you learn from your mistakes rather than just knowing your score.

CSE Prep works best on modern browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari (iOS/macOS). We recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version for the best experience.

Yes! The platform is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can study on the go from any device with a modern web browser.

Please email us at examsurvival@gmail.com with the question topic, a description of the error, and what you believe the correct answer or wording should be. We review all reports and fix confirmed errors promptly. We value your feedback — it helps everyone!