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The exam is developed and maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) . This content outline provides a comprehensive guide to the topics covered on the Series 24 exam. The outline is intended to familiarize exam candidates with the range of subjects covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. Sample items are also included to acquaint candidates with the types of multiple-choice items used on the exam. It is recommended that candidates refer to the content outline as part of their preparation to take the exam. Candidates are responsible for planning their course of study in preparation for the exam.  \nPURPOSE OF THE EXAM  \nThe Series 24 exam is designed to assess the competency of entry-level General Securities Principals. It is intended to safeguard the investing public by helping to ensure that General Securities Principals are competent to perform their jobs. Given this purpose, the Series 24 exam seeks to measure the degree to which each candidate possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the critical functions of a General Securities Principal. For more information about the permissible activities of a General Securities Principal, please see FINRA Rule 1220(a), which is viewable in the FINRA Rule Manual through the following [link:](link: www.finra.org)[ www.finra.org](link: www.finra.org), or other applicable SRO rules.  \nELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  \nThe candidate must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm or other applicable selfregulatory organization (SRO) to be eligible to take the Series 24 exam. In order to register in this category, candidates must first qualify as a General Securities Representative (Series 7), United Kingdom Module of Series 7 (Series 17), Canada Module of Series 7 (Series 37 or 38), Securities Trader Representative (Series 57), Corporate Securities Limited Representative (Series 62), Investment Banking Representative (Series 79), or Private Securities Offerings Representative (Series 82) . 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