Series 65 Exam Practice Tests
A Series 65 question bank and flashcards for iPhone and iPad: 1,211 practice questions and 1,143 flashcards, and every answer explains why the right one is right and why the one you picked was wrong.
Free to try: one 10-question test and 10 flashcards. One $19.99 payment (US price) unlocks everything for good. No subscription, no account.
Every answer is explained
Most Series 65 questions come down to two believable answers. For every question the app shows:
- why the right answer is right
- why the one you picked was wrong, and which mistake it represents
- the rule behind it, in plain words
- a link to the official source, so you can check it
Tests built like the real one
Take 10, 20, 30, 50, 70 or the full 140 questions. Every test uses the real exam's section mix, so a 10-question test is a small version of the real thing, and the clock runs at the real pace of 77 seconds a question. Practice mode explains each answer the moment you tap it; Exam mode stays quiet until the end, then opens everything for review.
Your misses become your study list
The results screen scores each of the four sections and lists the rules you missed. Tap one to read the card that teaches it. The Weak areas set collects every card you have forgotten twice.
1,143 flashcards that argue with you
Each card names the rule, the common trap behind it, and why the wrong answer looks right. Browse by subject, shuffle, and bookmark the ones that keep catching you.
How to study, included free
A short guide written by someone who passed the Series 65 in two months, first time: answer questions, explain what you got wrong in your own words, and rehearse everything you have missed so far, not just the last batch. The app works alongside whichever main course you use.
Private, offline and readable
No account, no sign-in, no internet needed, no analytics, no advertising. Your answers stay on your device and you can export them. It works at the largest text sizes, shows right and wrong by shape, icon and words (never colour alone) and supports VoiceOver.
The Series 65 exam at a glance
| Questions | 140: 130 scored plus 10 unscored pretest questions |
|---|---|
| Time | 180 minutes |
| Passing score | 92 of 130 correct (about 71%) |
| Developed by | North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) |
| Administered by | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); fee $187 |
The four sections
| Section | Share | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Factors and Business Information | 15% | 20 |
| Investment Vehicle Characteristics | 25% | 32 |
| Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies | 30% | 39 |
| Laws, Regulations and Guidelines, Including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices | 30% | 39 |
Sources: NASAA Series 65 exam page and the NASAA Series 65 Exam Study Guide (outline in effect since June 12, 2023). Check them for current details before you book.
Common questions
How many questions are on the Series 65 exam?
140 questions: 130 scored questions plus 10 unscored pretest questions mixed in, so you can't tell which ones don't count. You have 180 minutes, about 77 seconds a question.
What score do you need to pass the Series 65?
You need at least 92 of the 130 scored questions right, which is about 71%. Results are shown on screen right after you finish.
What topics does the Series 65 cover?
Four sections, from the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) outline that took effect on June 12, 2023: Economic Factors and Business Information (15%, 20 questions), Investment Vehicle Characteristics (25%, 32 questions), Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies (30%, 39 questions), and Laws, Regulations and Guidelines, Including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices (30%, 39 questions).
Who writes and runs the Series 65 exam?
NASAA develops the exam and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) administers it. The exam fee is $187, paid to FINRA. It is closed book.
How much does Series 65 Exam Practice Tests cost?
The download is free and includes one 10-question practice test and 10 flashcards. One $19.99 in-app payment (US price) unlocks all 1,211 questions and 1,143 flashcards for good. There is no subscription.
Do the practice tests match the real exam?
Every test, from 10 questions up to the full 140, uses the real exam's section mix (30% laws and regulations, 30% client recommendations, 25% investment vehicles, 15% economic factors), and the timer runs at the real pace of 77 seconds a question.
Does the app work offline, and what does it collect?
Everything is inside the app and works without internet. There is no account, no sign-in, no analytics and no advertising. Your answers stay on your device, and you can export them.
Will the app tell me if I'm ready to pass?
No. It does not give a pass probability or predict your result, because no study app can honestly do that. It shows what you answered, your score in each of the four sections, and the rules you missed.
Is the app affiliated with NASAA or FINRA?
No. It is an independent study aid, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to NASAA, FINRA, or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It does not guarantee any exam result.
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