FINRA SIE Exam Actual Exam 2026/2027: Complete Exam-Style
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 | Regulatory Framework & Registration | Q1 – Q10
Section 2 | Equity, Debt & Investment Companies | Q11 – Q20
Section 3 | Options, Mutual Funds & Variable Products | Q21 – Q30
Section 4 | Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities | Q31 – Q40
Section 5 | Economic Factors & Investment Risk | Q41 – Q50
Instructions: Choose the single best answer. Pass: 80% in 90 minutes.
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SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & REGISTRATION Q1 – Q10
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Question 1 of 50
A 24-year-old recent graduate accepts an entry-level position at a registered
broker-dealer in Manhattan. During his first week, he assists senior reps with
administrative tasks and occasionally relays customer messages, but he does not
solicit orders or provide investment advice. His supervisor mentions he must register
with FINRA within a specific timeframe. Which regulatory requirement applies to his
situation?
A. He must register as a General Securities Representative within 30 days of
employment
B. He must register as a General Securities Representative within 2 years of
employment
C. He does not need to register because he is not performing registered activities ✓
CORRECT
D. He must register as a Principal within 90 days of employment
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: FINRA registration is required only for individuals who engage in registered
activities such as soliciting orders, executing trades, or providing investment advice.
Purely administrative or clerical duties do not trigger registration requirements. Firms
sometimes mistakenly register all employees out of caution, but the rules only mandate
registration for those performing covered functions.
Question 2 of 50
A 35-year-old compliance officer at a mid-sized broker-dealer in Chicago is reviewing the
firm's registration status. She discovers that the firm has not updated its Form BD to
reflect a recent merger that changed the firm's legal name and ownership structure.
Which regulatory consequence is most likely if this omission is discovered by
regulators?
A. The firm will receive a warning letter with no further action required
B. The firm may face disciplinary action for filing inaccurate or incomplete registration
information ✓ CORRECT
C. The firm must immediately cease all business operations until the form is amended
D. The firm has 5 years to amend Form BD before any penalties apply
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Form BD must be kept current and accurate, and failure to promptly update
material changes such as mergers or ownership changes can result in FINRA or SEC
disciplinary action. Firms are not required to cease operations immediately for
administrative filing issues, but they must correct deficiencies promptly. Material
omissions on registration forms are treated seriously because they affect regulatory
oversight and transparency.
Question 3 of 50
A 28-year-old investment banker in Boston is leaving her current firm to join a
competitor. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Her new firm files Form U4
,to transfer her registrations. Which statement about her registration status during the
transition is most accurate?
A. Her registrations remain active for 2 years regardless of employment status
B. Her registrations are terminated immediately upon resignation and she must retake
all exams
C. Her registrations remain active for 2 years if her new firm files the transfer within 30
days ✓ CORRECT
D. Her registrations transfer automatically without any filing requirement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FINRA allows a 2-year window for registration transfer if the new firm files the
appropriate paperwork within 30 days of the termination from the prior firm, preventing
the need to retake examinations. Registrations do not transfer automatically and will
terminate if not properly transferred within the regulatory timeframe. This grace period
is designed to facilitate career mobility without penalizing professionals for changing
firms.
Question 4 of 50
A 45-year-old branch manager in Dallas is reviewing the background of a prospective
registered representative. The candidate has a 5-year-old misdemeanor conviction for
petty theft unrelated to securities. Which statement about disclosure on Form U4 is
most accurate?
A. All criminal convictions, including misdemeanors, must be disclosed regardless of
age or relevance
B. Only felony convictions and securities-related misdemeanors within the past 10 years
must be disclosed
C. The candidate must disclose the misdemeanor if it occurred within the past 10 years,
regardless of whether it is securities-related ✓ CORRECT
D. Only convictions that resulted in imprisonment for more than 1 year must be
disclosed
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form U4 requires disclosure of any misdemeanor conviction involving
investments or an investment-related business, or any felony, but also has a broad
catch-all for misdemeanors within the past 10 years. Petty theft may not be
investment-related, but the 10-year lookback for misdemeanors generally applies.
Candidates sometimes mistakenly believe only felonies matter, but FINRA takes a
comprehensive view of criminal history for suitability determinations.
Question 5 of 50
A 52-year-old principal at a broker-dealer in Phoenix is supervising a team of registered
representatives. One rep has been generating customer complaints alleging unsuitable
recommendations. The principal fails to investigate the complaints or take corrective
action. Which regulatory standard has the principal most likely violated?
A. The Know Your Customer rule
B. The suitability rule only
C. The supervisory responsibility under FINRA Rule 3110 ✓ CORRECT
D. The antifraud provisions of the Securities Act of 1933
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FINRA Rule 3110 requires principals to establish and maintain a system of
supervision, including investigating customer complaints and ensuring compliance with
securities laws. While the rep may have violated suitability rules, the principal's failure to
act constitutes a supervisory violation. Effective supervision is the cornerstone of
regulatory compliance, and principals cannot ignore red flags without facing
consequences.
Question 6 of 50
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 | Regulatory Framework & Registration | Q1 – Q10
Section 2 | Equity, Debt & Investment Companies | Q11 – Q20
Section 3 | Options, Mutual Funds & Variable Products | Q21 – Q30
Section 4 | Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities | Q31 – Q40
Section 5 | Economic Factors & Investment Risk | Q41 – Q50
Instructions: Choose the single best answer. Pass: 80% in 90 minutes.
══════════════════════════════════════
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & REGISTRATION Q1 – Q10
══════════════════════════════════════
Question 1 of 50
A 24-year-old recent graduate accepts an entry-level position at a registered
broker-dealer in Manhattan. During his first week, he assists senior reps with
administrative tasks and occasionally relays customer messages, but he does not
solicit orders or provide investment advice. His supervisor mentions he must register
with FINRA within a specific timeframe. Which regulatory requirement applies to his
situation?
A. He must register as a General Securities Representative within 30 days of
employment
B. He must register as a General Securities Representative within 2 years of
employment
C. He does not need to register because he is not performing registered activities ✓
CORRECT
D. He must register as a Principal within 90 days of employment
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: FINRA registration is required only for individuals who engage in registered
activities such as soliciting orders, executing trades, or providing investment advice.
Purely administrative or clerical duties do not trigger registration requirements. Firms
sometimes mistakenly register all employees out of caution, but the rules only mandate
registration for those performing covered functions.
Question 2 of 50
A 35-year-old compliance officer at a mid-sized broker-dealer in Chicago is reviewing the
firm's registration status. She discovers that the firm has not updated its Form BD to
reflect a recent merger that changed the firm's legal name and ownership structure.
Which regulatory consequence is most likely if this omission is discovered by
regulators?
A. The firm will receive a warning letter with no further action required
B. The firm may face disciplinary action for filing inaccurate or incomplete registration
information ✓ CORRECT
C. The firm must immediately cease all business operations until the form is amended
D. The firm has 5 years to amend Form BD before any penalties apply
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Form BD must be kept current and accurate, and failure to promptly update
material changes such as mergers or ownership changes can result in FINRA or SEC
disciplinary action. Firms are not required to cease operations immediately for
administrative filing issues, but they must correct deficiencies promptly. Material
omissions on registration forms are treated seriously because they affect regulatory
oversight and transparency.
Question 3 of 50
A 28-year-old investment banker in Boston is leaving her current firm to join a
competitor. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Her new firm files Form U4
,to transfer her registrations. Which statement about her registration status during the
transition is most accurate?
A. Her registrations remain active for 2 years regardless of employment status
B. Her registrations are terminated immediately upon resignation and she must retake
all exams
C. Her registrations remain active for 2 years if her new firm files the transfer within 30
days ✓ CORRECT
D. Her registrations transfer automatically without any filing requirement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FINRA allows a 2-year window for registration transfer if the new firm files the
appropriate paperwork within 30 days of the termination from the prior firm, preventing
the need to retake examinations. Registrations do not transfer automatically and will
terminate if not properly transferred within the regulatory timeframe. This grace period
is designed to facilitate career mobility without penalizing professionals for changing
firms.
Question 4 of 50
A 45-year-old branch manager in Dallas is reviewing the background of a prospective
registered representative. The candidate has a 5-year-old misdemeanor conviction for
petty theft unrelated to securities. Which statement about disclosure on Form U4 is
most accurate?
A. All criminal convictions, including misdemeanors, must be disclosed regardless of
age or relevance
B. Only felony convictions and securities-related misdemeanors within the past 10 years
must be disclosed
C. The candidate must disclose the misdemeanor if it occurred within the past 10 years,
regardless of whether it is securities-related ✓ CORRECT
D. Only convictions that resulted in imprisonment for more than 1 year must be
disclosed
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form U4 requires disclosure of any misdemeanor conviction involving
investments or an investment-related business, or any felony, but also has a broad
catch-all for misdemeanors within the past 10 years. Petty theft may not be
investment-related, but the 10-year lookback for misdemeanors generally applies.
Candidates sometimes mistakenly believe only felonies matter, but FINRA takes a
comprehensive view of criminal history for suitability determinations.
Question 5 of 50
A 52-year-old principal at a broker-dealer in Phoenix is supervising a team of registered
representatives. One rep has been generating customer complaints alleging unsuitable
recommendations. The principal fails to investigate the complaints or take corrective
action. Which regulatory standard has the principal most likely violated?
A. The Know Your Customer rule
B. The suitability rule only
C. The supervisory responsibility under FINRA Rule 3110 ✓ CORRECT
D. The antifraud provisions of the Securities Act of 1933
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FINRA Rule 3110 requires principals to establish and maintain a system of
supervision, including investigating customer complaints and ensuring compliance with
securities laws. While the rep may have violated suitability rules, the principal's failure to
act constitutes a supervisory violation. Effective supervision is the cornerstone of
regulatory compliance, and principals cannot ignore red flags without facing
consequences.
Question 6 of 50
