Series 24 Practice Test 2026 — Free Series 24 Exam Prep Questions
The Series 24 qualifies General Securities Principals to supervise a broker-dealer's registration, sales, trading, investment banking and research activities. Our practice questions follow FINRA's five Series 24 job functions with supervisory scenarios tied to specific FINRA and SEC rule numbers.
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Series 24 format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at Prometric test centers. The test center provides a whiteboard and a basic electronic calculator; no reference material is allowed. Online (remote-proctored) delivery is available only with an approved accommodation.
| Questions | 160 total: 150 scored and 10 unscored pretest items |
|---|---|
| Time | 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Cost | $235 |
| Functions | Registration & personnel 9, General broker-dealer activities 45, Customer-related activities 32, Trading & market making 32, Investment banking & research 32 |
| Eligibility | Firm sponsorship; SIE plus a qualifying representative exam (Series 7 for General Securities Principal) |
| Calculator | Basic calculator and whiteboard provided by the test center |
| Testing | Prometric test center (online only with an approved accommodation) |
Facts last verified Oct 26, 2026. Source: www.finra.org/registration-exams-ce/qualification-exams/series24. Always confirm details with FINRA before your exam.
When can you take the Series 24?
The Series 24 is offered year-round at Prometric test centers, within the 120-day enrollment window opened by your sponsoring firm.
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What the Series 24 covers
Every PrepBanq Series 24 test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervision of Registration of the Broker-Dealer and Personnel Management Activities9 of 150 scored items: broker-dealer and branch registration (Forms BD, BDW, BR), hiring, Form U4/U5, statutory disqualification and continuing education. | 6% | ~9 | 9 questions → |
Supervision of General Broker-Dealer Activities45 items: written supervisory procedures and inspections, conduct of associated persons, compensation and gifts, products, disciplinary actions and disputes, books and records, and financial responsibility. | 30% | ~45 | 45 questions → |
Supervision of Retail and Institutional Customer-Related Activities32 items: account opening and AML, communications with the public, and review of transactions, recommendations and disclosures. | 21.33% | ~32 | 32 questions → |
Supervision of Trading and Market Making Activities32 items: order entry, routing and execution, booking and settlement, and trade reporting. | 21.33% | ~32 | 32 questions → |
Supervision of Investment Banking and Research32 items: public and private offerings, offering communications, and research supervision. | 21.34% | ~32 | 32 questions → |
How to register for the Series 24
- 1Qualify at representative levelPass the SIE and a qualifying representative exam, such as the Series 7 for the General Securities Principal registration.
- 2Get enrolled by your firmYour FINRA member firm files Form U4 requesting the principal position, which opens a 120-day window to take the exam.
- 3Request accommodations if neededGet FINRA's accommodation approval before you book.
- 4Schedule with PrometricBook a test-center appointment. Changes made fewer than 10 business days ahead cost 50% or all of the $235 fee.
- 5Test and registerGet your result on screen. After you pass, your firm completes your principal registration.
Eligibility
You must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm (or another applicable SRO member firm), which requests the principal position on Form U4. To register as a General Securities Principal you must also pass the SIE and the Series 7. Other pairings lead to other principal registrations: Series 57 (Securities Trader Principal), Series 79 (Investment Banking Principal), Series 82 (Private Securities Offerings Principal), and Series 86/87 or Series 16 (Research Principal).
What to bring
- One valid, unexpired government-issued ID with your photo and signature. The test center supplies a whiteboard and a basic calculator; you may not bring reference material or your own calculator.
Retake policy
You wait 30 days after a first or second failed attempt, and 180 days after a third failure within two years. From January 19, 2027 these drop to 15 days and 60 days (FINRA Regulatory Notice 26-18).
Testing accommodations
Request testing accommodations from FINRA before you schedule. Online testing for the Series 24 is available only as an approved accommodation (for health reasons, or if you live more than 150 miles from a test center).
Score release
Your pass/fail result appears on screen when you finish at the test center.
Credential renewal
The qualification lapses if you are not registered with a firm for 2 years (FINRA Rule 1210.08).
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Series 24 FAQ
How many questions are on the Series 24?
The Series 24 has 160 questions (150 of them scored) and you have 3 hours 45 minutes to finish. Question types: Multiple choice with four answer choices and one correct or best answer. Items are closed-stem questions, open-stem sentence completions, or EXCEPT/NOT items. 150 scored items plus 10 unidentified, unscored pretest items placed randomly through the exam. There is no penalty for guessing..
How long is the Series 24 exam?
Testing time for the Series 24 is 3 hours 45 minutes.
What is the passing score for the Series 24?
Series 24 passing standard: 70%. Score range: Scores are equated to a common scale; 70% is the passing score.
How much does the Series 24 cost?
The Series 24 registration fee is $235. Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the Series 24?
The Series 24 covers Supervision of Registration of the Broker-Dealer and Personnel Management Activities (about 6%), Supervision of General Broker-Dealer Activities (about 30%), Supervision of Retail and Institutional Customer-Related Activities (about 21.33%), Supervision of Trading and Market Making Activities (about 21.33%), Supervision of Investment Banking and Research (about 21.34%).
Who administers the Series 24?
The FINRA Series 24 — General Securities Principal Exam is administered by FINRA. Delivery: Computer-based at Prometric test centers. The test center provides a whiteboard and a basic electronic calculator; no reference material is allowed. Online (remote-proctored) delivery is available only with an approved accommodation..
Can you retake the Series 24?
You wait 30 days after a first or second failed attempt, and 180 days after a third failure within two years. From January 19, 2027 these drop to 15 days and 60 days (FINRA Regulatory Notice 26-18).
Is there a free Series 24 practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free Series 24 practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real Series 24 formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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