FINRA exam Membership class - June 07
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Meeting purpose
Discuss FINRA Series 7 exam preparation and share test-taking tips
Key Takeaways
- The actual exam questions differ from vendor-provided practice questions
Suitability questions make up a large portion of the exam and are challengingTrusting your instincts and preparation is key when answering ambiguous questionsTime management is important - spend about 2 min per question and move onTopics
Malachi's Series 7 Exam Experience
- Actual exam questions are very different from vendor practice questions
~40 straightforward questions similar to practice, rest are suitability-focusedSuitability questions present two good answers, one only slightly betterFelt uncertain after exam, but trusted preparation and instinctsPassed despite getting a challenging mix of question topicsTips for Taking the Series 7 Exam
- Master suitability to discern the best answer between two good options
Memorize key rules and tricks to quickly eliminate wrong answersBudget about 2 minutes per question, then move on confidentlyTrust your knowledge and preparation when questions seem ambiguousAvoid second-guessing and changing answers unless certain