Short answer
75 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pretest questions, 80 in total, with 1 hour 45 minutes to finish.
Free SIE Practice Exam
Our SIE practice exam pulls random questions from all four sections. Questions you haven’t seen come first, answer choices are shuffled every time, and you can choose 10, 25, 50 or all questions. Use practice mode to see explanations as you go, or exam mode to simulate test day.
After the SIE, most reps take the Series 7 exam. Headed to a CFP or CFA program later? See our CFP exam and CFA exam guides.
USA SIE Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- FINRA (via Prometric test centers or online proctoring)
- Questions
- 75 scored + 5 unscored (80 total)
- Time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Passing score
- 70
- Fee
- About $100 (check FINRA’s fee schedule)
- Valid for
- 4 years after passing
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