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How many questions are on the Series 7?
FINRA lists the Series 7 at 125 scored items plus 5 pretest items. Here is what that means for pacing, practice sets, and full simulations.
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How many questions are on the Series 7?
FINRA lists the Series 7 at 125 scored items plus 5 pretest items. Here is what that means for pacing, practice sets, and full simulations.
- Start with the free diagnostic to find weak topics.
- Use the related study pages below to repair the missed rule.
- Then prove the rule in mapped practice questions and a timed exam simulation.
Study sequence
Use the page, then prove it in reps.
Read the strategy, run a short diagnostic, repair the missed rule, then move into mapped practice.
On this page
The official count
FINRA's Series 7 page lists 125 scored items, multiple-choice format, a 3 hours and 45 minutes duration, and a passing score of 72. The current content outline notes 5 additional unidentified pretest items that do not count toward the score. FINRA's qualification-exam page also notes that appointment times include an additional 30 minutes for tutorial and survey time. Practice should be built around the actual exam clock, not just the appointment window.
Why question count changes study strategy
A 125-scored-item test is long enough for fatigue and topic switching to matter. A candidate can understand a chapter and still lose points when the same rule appears after two hours of mixed products. That is why a study plan should combine short chapter sets with full simulations later.
Short sets
Best for learning and repairing a chapter.
Mixed sets
Best for switching from one topic family to another.
Full simulations
Best for testing stamina, pacing, and marked-question review.
How to practice the full count
PassSeries7 turns that work into one chapter loop: a 436-page textbook, 385 flashcards, 1,000 mapped practice questions, endless practice, readiness tracking, and a 125-question timed simulation. The PassSeries7 simulation uses a 125-question timed draw so practice is aligned to the public FINRA structure while review still points back to the chapter that teaches each rule.
Use the count to plan stamina, not just pacing math
The question count matters because the exam keeps asking for decisions after your easy recall is gone. Build stamina gradually. A candidate who jumps straight from 10-question quizzes to the real sitting may know many rules but still struggle with attention, flagged questions, and topic switching. Full-count practice should teach you when to move on, when to calculate, and when a long stem is really a simple suitability fact.
First third
Settle into pace without overchecking every answer.
Middle third
Expect topic switching and avoid letting one math item distort the clock.
Final third
Use marked questions carefully; do not change answers without a rule-based reason.
Candidate questions
Frequently asked
Are all Series 7 questions multiple choice?
FINRA lists the Series 7 format as multiple choice.
How much time do I have per question?
The 3 hours and 45 minutes duration across 125 items gives a little under two minutes per item on average, but some calculation and suitability questions will take longer.
Should every practice session be 125 questions?
No. Use short mapped sets while learning. Use full-length tests when you need to rehearse endurance and the exam clock.
Next study steps
Related Series 7 resources
- Series 7 exam time
How the 3 hours and 45 minutes test window changes pacing, practice, and final-month sims.
- Passing score
The 72 passing score, practice-score margin, and why one mock score is not enough.
- Series 7 practice questions
1,000 mapped questions with explanations and endless practice.
- Free Series 7 practice test
A free sample test with explanations and next-step scoring guidance.
- Pricing
$90/month or $420 lifetime. Both plans include the full textbook, flashcards, mapped practice, and exam simulation.
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Train both short sets and full exams
Use the free sample for a quick diagnostic, then unlock the full bank and timed simulation when you want realistic pacing work.
PassSeries7 is an independent study product and is not affiliated with FINRA or any official exam body. The 2026 FINRA Series 7 outline is published at finra.org/series7.
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