How many questions are on the SIE exam?
Verified from FINRA, last checked 2026-04-24. Quick answer below, then the full breakdown.
The SIE exam has 85 total questions: 75 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions. The pretest questions are mixed randomly throughout the exam, so you cannot tell which ones count.
SIE question breakdown:
Scored Questions: 75
Pretest Questions: 10 (not scored)
Total Questions: 85
Question distribution by section:
- Knowledge of Capital Markets: 12 questions (16%)
- Understanding Products and Their Risks: 33 questions (44%)
- Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities: 23 questions (31%)
- Overview of the Regulatory Framework: 7 questions (9%)
All questions are multiple choice with four options (A, B, C, D). There is no penalty for guessing, so always pick an answer.
Verified from FINRA. Last checked 2026-04-24.
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