The Series 24 (General Securities Principal) exam qualifies you to supervise a broker-dealer’s registered representatives and business activities. You need the Series 7 (or an equivalent representative registration) first.
Practice supervision rules on the free Series 24 practice test.
Key takeaways
- 160 questions (150 scored) in 225 minutes.
- You need 70% to pass.
- The exam fee is $235.
- Prerequisite: Series 7 or another qualifying representative registration.
USA Series 24 Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- FINRA
- Questions
- 160 (150 scored)
- Time
- 225 minutes
- Passing
- 70%
- Fee
- $235
Series 24 Exam Topics
- Supervision of registration, hiring, qualification and continuing education
- Supervision of sales practices and general business activities
- Supervision of trading and market-making activities
- Supervision of investment banking, customer accounts and communications
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How many questions are on the Series 24?
160 questions, 150 of them scored, in 225 minutes.
Full answer →Do I need the Series 7 for the Series 24?
Yes, the Series 7 (or a qualifying equivalent registration) is a prerequisite.
Full answer →Official sources
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