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The Series 7 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 Registered Representative. In order to obtain registration as a General Securities Representative, candidates must pass both the Series 7 exam and a general knowledge co-requisite, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. For more information about the activities requiring registration as a General Securities Representative, see FINRA Rule 1220(b)(2) .  \nSTRUCTURE OF THE EXAM  \nThe exam consists of 125 multiple-choice items, and each item consists of four answer choices. The allocation of exam items for each major function is as follows:  \nFunction  \nDescription  \nPercentage of Exam Items  \nNumber of Items  \n\n| 1 | Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers | 7% | 9 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | Opens Accounts After Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives | 9% | 11 |\n| 3 | Provides Customers with Information About Investments, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records | 73% | 91 |\n| 4 | Obtains and Verifies Customers’Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completesand Confirms Transactions | 11% | 14 |\n\nTOTAL 100% 125  \nADMINISTRATION OF THE EXAM  \nThe exam is administered via computer. A tutorial on how to take the exam is provided prior to taking the exam. Each candidate’s exam includes 10 additional, unidentified pretest items that do not contribute toward the candidate's score. The pretest items are randomly distributed throughout the exam. Therefore, each candidate’s exam consists of a total of 135 items (125 scored and 10 unscored) . There is no penalty for guessing. Therefore, candidates should attempt to answer all items. Candidates will be allowed 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the Series 7 exam.  \nAll candidate test scores are placed on a common scale using a statistical adjustment process known as equating. Equating scores to a common scale accounts for the slight variations in difficulty that may exist among the different sets of exam items that candidates receive. This allows for a fair comparison of scores and ensures that every candidate is held to the same passing standard regardless of which set of exam items they received.  \nCandidates are not permitted to bring reference materials to their testing session. Severe penalties are imposed on candidates who cheat or attempt to cheat on FINRA-administered exams.  \n[Please visit](Please visit www.finra.org)[ ](Please visit www.finra.org)[www.finra.org](Please visit www.finra.org) for additional details.  \nFunction 1 : Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers  \n1.1 Contacts current and potential customers in person and by telephone, mail and electronic means; develops promotional and advertising materials and seeks appropriate approvals to  \ndistribute marketing materials  \nKnowledge of:  \n• Standards and required approvals of public communications  \n• Types of communications (e.g. , retail, institutional, correspondence)  \n• Seminars, lectures and other group forum requirements  \n• Product specific advertisements and disclosures  \n􀁱 Investment company products and variable contracts  \n􀁱 Options-related communications; options disclosure document (ODD)  \n􀁱 Municipal securities  \n􀁱 Research reports (e.g. , quiet periods, distribution, third-party research)  \n􀁱 Government securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), certificates of deposit (CDs)  \nFINRA Rules  \n2210 – Communications with the Public  \n2211 – Communications with the Public about Variable Life Insurance and Variable Annuities  \n","cbCaidNSr8W4YLnE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidNSr8W4YLnE","pdf",284283,"English","# Purpose of the Exam\n# Structure of the Exam\n## Item allocation by major function\n# Administration of the Exam\n## Testing format, time, scoring, and testing rules\n# Content by Function\n## Function 1: Seek Business for the Broker-Dealer","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Series 7 exam?\",\"answer\":\"The Series 7 exam assesses whether entry-level candidates have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform critical functions of a General Securities Registered Representative.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the Series 7 exam structured in terms of items and scoring?\",\"answer\":\"The exam includes 125 multiple-choice scored items plus 10 additional unscored pretest items, for 135 total items. 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