Free FINRA SIE Exam Questions

Question 1

A customer purchased $80,000 of Fund XYZ two years ago. He now wants to buy $50,000 of Fund LMN offered within the same fund family, which offers a $100,000 breakpoint under right of accumulation. Which of the following statements is true?

A : The additional investment qualifies for a $100,000 breakpoint.

B : Each fund requires contributions of $100,000 to qualify for a breakpoint.

C : The customer must sign a new letter of intent to receive the $100,000 breakpoint on the additional purchase.

D : The customer will receive a sales charge discount on his next purchase after the account balance of the fund reaches $100,000.

Answer: A

Question 2

A customer buys 100 ABC at $50 and at the same time sells an ABC April 50 call at $8. At expiration, ABC must be at what market price for the customer to break even?

A : $42

B : $44

C : $50

D : $58

Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following terms describes failure to honor a firm quote?

A : Freeriding

B : Backing away

C : Interpositioning

D : Market manipulation

Answer: B

Question 4

A customer purchased $80,000 of Fund XYZ two years ago. He now wants to buy $50,000 of Fund LMN offered within the same fund family, which offers a $100,000 breakpoint under right of accumulation. Which of the following statements is true?

A : The additional investment qualifies for a $100,000 breakpoint.

B : Each fund requires contributions of $100,000 to qualify for a breakpoint.

C : The customer must sign a new letter of intent to receive the $100,000 breakpoint on the additional purchase.

D : The customer will receive a sales charge discount on his next purchase after the account balance of the fund reaches $100,000.

Answer: A

Question 5

Shares in a private investment in public equity (PIPE) offering are priced:

A : At the current market value per share.

B : Below the current market value per share.

C : Above the current market value per share.

D : At the public offering price (POP) as determined by the underwriters.

Answer: B