The Securities Institute of America - Series 24 Exam Study Guide 2022 + Test Bank

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Series 24

EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2021
+ TEST BANK

The General Securities Principal
Examination

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Contents

Trade Complaints
Between Members

About the Series 24 Exam

Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a registered principal, licensed to supervise a broker dealers general securities business. The Series 24 exam will be presented in a 150-question multiple-choice format. Each candidate will have 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass.

The Series 24 is as much a knowledge test as it is a reading test. The writers and instructors at The Securities Institute have developed the Series 24 textbook, exam prep software, and videos to ensure that you have the knowledge required to pass the test and to make sure that you are confident in the application of that knowledge during the exam.

Taking the Series 24 Exam

The Series 24 exam is presented in multiple-choice format on a touchscreen computer known as the PROCTOR system. No computer skills are required, and candidates will find that the test screen works in the same way as an ordinary ATM machine. Each test is made up of 150 questions that are randomly chosen from a test bank of several thousand questions. The test has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, which is designed to provide enough time for all candidates to complete the exam. The Series 24 exam is composed of questions that focus on the following areas:

How to Prepare for the Series 24 Exam

For most candidates, the combination of the textbook, exam prep software, and video class instruction proves to be enough to successfully complete the exam. It is recommended that the candidate spend at least 60 to 70 hours preparing for the exam by reading the textbook, underlining key points; watching the video class; and completing as many practice questions as possible. We recommend that a candidate schedule the exam no more than one week after completing the Series 24 exam prep.

Test-Taking Tips

• Read the full question before answering.
  • Identify what the question is asking.
  • Identify key words and phrases.
  • Watch out for hedge clauses, such as except and not .
  • Eliminate wrong answers.
  • Identify synonymous terms.
  • Be wary of changing answers.

What Type of Positions May a Series 24 Registered Principal Hold?

A Series 24 registered principal may supervise and manage a firm and its agents, and conduct a general securities business.

What Score Is Required to Pass the Exam?

A score of 70% or higher is needed to pass the Series 24 exam.

Are There Any Prerequisites for the Series 24?

A general securities principal must have passed the SIE and one of the following series 7, 16, 57, 79, 82, 86 or 87 exams.

How Do I Schedule an Exam?

Ask your firms compliance department to schedule the exam for you or to provide a list of test centers in your area. You must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm prior to making an appointment. The Series 24 exam may be taken any day that the exam center is open.

What Must I Take to the Exam Center?

A picture ID is required. All other materials will be provided, including a calculator and scratch paper.

How Soon Will I Receive Results of the Exam?

The exam will be graded as soon as you answer your final question and hit the Submit for Grading button. It will take only a few minutes to get your results. Your grade will appear on the computer screen, and you will be given a paper copy at the exam center.

If you do not pass the test, you will need to wait 30 days before taking it again. If you do not pass on the second try, you will need to wait another 30 days. If you fail a third time, you must wait six months to take the test again.

About This Book

The writers and instructors at The Securities Institute have developed the Series 24 textbook, exam prep software, and videos to ensure that you have the knowledge required to pass the test and to make sure that you are confident in the application of that knowledge during the exam. The writers and instructors at The Securities Institute are subject-matter experts as well as Series 24 test experts. We understand how the test is written, and our proven test-taking techniques can dramatically improve your results.

Each chapter includes notes, tips, examples, and case studies with key information; hints for taking the exam; and additional insight into the topics. Each chapter ends with a practice test to ensure that you have mastered the concepts before moving on to the next topic.

About the Test Bank

This book is accompanied by a test bank of hundreds of questions to further reinforce the concepts and information presented here. The test bank is provided to help students who have purchased our book from a traditional bookstore or from an online retailer such as Amazon. If you have purchased this textbook as part of a package from our website containing the full version of the software, you are all set and simply need to use the login instructions that were emailed to you at the time of purchase. Otherwise to access the test bank please email your purchase receipt to sales@securitiesce.com and we will activate your account. This test bank provides a small sample of the questions and features that are contained in the full version of the exam prep software.

If you have not purchased the full version of the exam prep software with this book, we highly recommend it to ensure that you have mastered the knowledge required for your exam. To purchase the exam prep software for this exam, visit The Securities Institute of America online at www.securitiesce.com or call 8772181776.