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Series 7 Advanced Options Practice Questions
Use these free sample questions after basic calls, puts, and breakevens are comfortable. The set emphasizes spreads, straddles, stock-plus-option hedges, assignment, and suitability. These are educational examples, not actual FINRA exam questions.
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An investor buys 1 ABC 40 call at 6 and sells 1 ABC 50 call at 2. What is the breakeven?
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Advanced options questions are still mechanical if you name each leg, net the premiums, identify debit or credit, and then check the customer's purpose. Do not let strategy names replace the math.
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Miss these once here, not on exam day
- Calculating spread breakeven before identifying debit or credit.
- Forgetting that short options create assignment obligations.
- Confusing straddle volatility expectations with directional stock opinions.
- Choosing an options strategy that fits the math but not the customer.
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Advanced options questions are still mechanical if you name each leg, net the premiums, identify debit or credit, and then check the customer's purpose. Do not let strategy names replace the math.Why candidates miss it
Calculating spread breakeven before identifying debit or credit.Exam trap
Forgetting that short options create assignment obligations.Memory trick
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Options assignment glossaryReview short-option obligations before assignment questions.
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Free advanced options sample questions
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Question 1 / 10
Advanced optionsAn investor buys 1 ABC 40 call at 6 and sells 1 ABC 50 call at 2. What is the breakeven?
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Correct answer: 44
Explanation: This is a debit call spread. Net debit is 4, so breakeven is the lower strike plus net debit: 40 + 4 = 44.
Related: Debit spread breakeven
Question 2 / 10
Advanced optionsUsing a 40/50 debit call spread established for a net debit of 4, what is the maximum gain?
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Correct answer: $600
Explanation: Maximum gain on a debit spread equals the strike difference minus the net debit. The spread is 10 points wide, so 10 - 4 = 6 points, or $600.
Related: Spread max gain
Question 3 / 10
Advanced optionsA customer sells 1 XYZ 50 put at 5 and buys 1 XYZ 45 put at 2. What is the maximum gain?
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Correct answer: $300
Explanation: This is a credit put spread. Maximum gain is the net credit received: 5 - 2 = 3 points, or $300.
Related: Credit spreads
Question 4 / 10
Advanced optionsA customer buys a call and a put on the same stock with the same strike and expiration. What market expectation best fits this long straddle?
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Correct answer: Large move in either direction
Explanation: A long straddle uses two purchased options and benefits from a large move either up or down. The risk is losing both premiums if the stock stays near the strike.
Related: Straddles
Question 5 / 10
Advanced optionsWhat is a major risk of a short straddle?
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Correct answer: Large loss if the stock moves sharply
Explanation: A short straddle receives premiums but is exposed if the stock makes a large move. The short call side can create unlimited upside risk.
Related: Options risk
Question 6 / 10
Advanced optionsA customer owns 100 shares and writes 1 call. If assigned, what must the customer generally do?
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Correct answer: Sell 100 shares at the strike price
Explanation: A short call writer has the obligation to sell stock at the strike price if assigned. The owned shares cover that delivery obligation.
Related: Options assignment
Question 7 / 10
Advanced optionsA customer buys stock at 50 and buys a 50 put for 3. What is the breakeven?
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Correct answer: 53
Explanation: For long stock plus a long put, breakeven is stock cost plus put premium. The protection costs 3, so breakeven is 53.
Related: Protective put
Question 8 / 10
Advanced optionsA customer owns stock, buys a protective put, and writes a covered call. What is this position commonly trying to do?
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Correct answer: Create a collar around the stock position
Explanation: A collar combines long stock, a protective put, and a covered call. It can limit downside while also capping upside because of the short call.
Related: Hedging stock
Question 9 / 10
Advanced optionsA customer is short 1 XYZ 30 put. If assigned, what is the customer's obligation?
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Correct answer: Buy 100 shares at 30
Explanation: A short put writer has the obligation to buy stock at the strike price if assigned. Put assignment means stock can be put to the writer.
Related: Options assignment
Question 10 / 10
Advanced optionsA conservative income investor with limited options experience asks to write uncovered calls. What is the primary issue?
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Correct answer: Unlimited loss potential and poor suitability fit
Explanation: Uncovered call writing can expose the customer to unlimited loss as the stock rises. Limited experience and conservative risk tolerance make suitability a major concern.
Related: Options suitability
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- Review Series 7 options formulas
Rebuild max gain, max loss, and breakeven before advanced drills.
- Drill basic Series 7 options questions
Review calls, puts, and simple strategy math first.
- Options assignment glossary
Review short-option obligations before assignment questions.
- Protective put glossary
Review stock-plus-put hedge logic.
- Series 7 study guide 2026
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- Preview the options chapter
Preview the related chapter for spreads, straddles, hedges, and taxation.
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