Wiley FINRA Series
This series includes the following titles:
- Wiley Series 3 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: National Commodities Futures Examination
- Wiley Series 4 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Registered Options Principal Examination
- Wiley Series 6 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Examination
- Wiley Series 7 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The General Securities Representative Examination
- Wiley Series 9 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The General Securities Sales Supervisor ExaminationOption Module
- Wiley Series 10 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The General Securities Sales Supervisor ExaminationGeneral Module
- Wiley Series 24 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The General Securities Principal Examination
- Wiley Series 26 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Principal Examination
- Wiley Series 55 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Equity Trader Examination
- Wiley Series 62 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Corporate Securities Representative Examination
- Wiley Series 63 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Uniform Securities State Law Examination
- Wiley Series 65 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Wiley Series 66 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Wiley Series 99 Exam Review 2016 + Test Bank: The Operations Professional Examination
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About the Series 6 Exam
Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a registered representative licensed to conduct business in both investment company (mutual fund) and variable-contract products.
The Series 6 exam will be presented in a 100-question multiple-choice format. Each candidate will have two hours and 15 minutes to complete the exam. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass. The Series 6 is as much a knowledge test as it is a reading test in that you have to read each question, identify its key elements, and then apply your knowledge to answer it.
IMPORTANT EXAM NOTE
As a result of continued industry-rulebook consolidation, the Series 6 exam may use FINRA, NASD, or both to describe itself or its rules. Test-takers are advised to be aware of this and to treat the two terms as interchangeable. This text, in most instances, uses the most up-to-date termFINRA.
About the Exam
The Series 6 exam is presented in multiple-choice format on a touch screen 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 100 questions that are randomly chosen from a test bank of more than 6,000 questions. Each Series 6 exam includes several practice questions that do not count toward the final score. The test has a time limit of two hours and 15 minutes and is designed to provide enough time for all candidates to complete the exam. Each Series 6 exam includes questions that focus on the following critical job functions:
Function 1Regulatory fundamentals and business development | 22 questions |
Function 2Evaluates customer financial information, identifies investment objectives, provides information on investment products, and makes suitable recommendations | 47 questions |
Function 3Opens, maintains, transfers, and closes accounts and retains appropriate account records | 21 questions |
Function 4Obtains, verifies, and confirms customer purchase and sale instructions | 10 questions |
TOTAL | 100 Questions |
How Do I Prepare for the Exam?
For most candidates, the combination of textbooks, software, and video class instruction proves to be enough to successfully complete the exam. It is recommended that candidates spend at least 40 to 60 hours preparing for the exam by reading the textbook, underlining key points, and by completing as many practice questions as possible. We recommend that students schedule their exam no more than one week after completing their Series 6 exam prep.
Test-Taking Tips
- Read the full question before answering.
- Identify what the question is asking.
- Identify key words and phrases.
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