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Texas Life & Health Insurance License Practice Exam

Free Texas Life & Health insurance license practice exam. 30 state-specific questions covering TDI Commissioner, newborn coverage mandate, CE requirements, Texas contestability rules, and TX guaranty association.

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Texas Life & Health State Law

All 30 questions focus exclusively on Texas-specific insurance law and regulations.

About the Texas Life and Health Insurance Exam

The Texas Life and Health insurance producer exam is required by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Texas is a major hub for insurance company operations and has a large, diverse insurance market. The TDI Commissioner has broad regulatory authority and the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association provides policyholder protection if an insurer becomes insolvent.

State-specific content includes TDI Commissioner authority, Texas licensing and CE requirements (24 hours every two years), Texas contestability provisions, group insurance conversion rights, Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association limits, newborn and adopted child coverage mandates, and Texas-specific suitability requirements for annuity sales to seniors.

Study Tips

Texas requires 24 hours of continuing education every two-year license period with specific ethics requirements. The Texas guaranty association provides coverage if an insurer becomes insolvent up to specified limits; understand what types of policies are covered. Newborn and adopted children must be covered from birth or adoption under Texas group health insurance without a waiting period — this mandate appears frequently.

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FINRA & NASAA Licensing Exams

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Knowledge of Capital Markets

Regulatory entities, market structure, economic factors, and offerings. ~16% of SIE.

20 questions
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Understanding Products & Their Risks

Equity, debt, packaged products, options, and alternative investments. ~44% of SIE.

20 questions
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Trading, Customers & Prohibited Activities

Accounts, orders, settlement, suitability, and prohibited practices. ~31% of SIE.

20 questions
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Overview of the Regulatory Framework

SEC, FINRA, MSRB rules, registration framework, and investor protections. 9% of SIE — 7 questions. Smallest section.

15 questions
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Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer

Communications, marketing, investment products, and soliciting customers. ~7% of Series 7.

20 questions
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Opens Accounts & Evaluates Customer Profiles

Account types, customer information, suitability, margin, and investment objectives. ~9% of Series 7.

20 questions
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Provides Information & Makes Recommendations

Securities analysis, portfolio strategy, options, taxes, and retirement accounts. ~73% of Series 7.

20 questions
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Processes, Completes & Confirms Transactions

Order types, trade execution, settlement, recordkeeping, and compliance. ~11% of Series 7.

20 questions

Series 6 Exam

Investment Company & Variable Contracts Products Representative. Requires SIE. 50 scored questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass.

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Seeks Business

Solicit clients, communications, outside activities, and regulatory obligations. ~24% of Series 6.

20 questions
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Opens Accounts

Account types, suitability, KYC, retirement accounts, and variable annuity requirements. ~16% of Series 6.

20 questions
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Products & Recommendations

Mutual funds, variable annuities, UITs, and investment recommendations. ~50% of Series 6.

20 questions
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Processes Transactions

Order processing, NAV pricing, confirmations, and account maintenance. ~10% of Series 6.

20 questions
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Regulation of Securities & Issuers

Registration of securities, exempt securities, exempt transactions. ~20% of Series 63.

20 questions
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Regulation of Persons

Registration of broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers. ~40% of Series 63.

20 questions
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Fraudulent & Prohibited Practices

Fraud, dishonest conduct, unethical practices, and enforcement actions. ~40% of Series 63.

20 questions

Series 65 Exam

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam. No prerequisite. 130 scored questions, 3 hours, 71% to pass (92/130).

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Economic Factors

Macroeconomics, financial statements, quantitative analysis, and investment risk. ~15% of Series 65.

20 questions
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Investment Vehicles

Mutual funds, ETFs, annuities, REITs, hedge funds, and alternative investments. ~25% of Series 65.

20 questions
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Client Strategies

Asset allocation, portfolio management, retirement planning, and tax strategies. ~30% of Series 65.

20 questions
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Laws & Regulations

Investment Advisers Act, Uniform Securities Act, fiduciary duty, and prohibited practices. ~30% of Series 65.

20 questions
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Economic Factors & Business Information

Business structures, financial statements, valuation methods. ~5% of Series 66.

20 questions
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Investment Vehicle Characteristics

Equity, debt, pooled investments, insurance products, and alternatives. ~20% of Series 66.

20 questions
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Client Investment Recommendations & Strategies

Portfolio management, asset allocation, tax planning, retirement. ~30% of Series 66.

20 questions
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Laws, Regulations & Guidelines

Uniform Securities Act, Investment Advisers Act, fiduciary duties. ~45% of Series 66.

20 questions

Series 9 Exam

General Securities Sales Supervisor — Options. Requires SIE + Series 7. 55 scored questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass.

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Supervise Options Accounts

Opening and maintenance of customer options accounts. ~33% of Series 9.

20 questions
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Sales Practices & Trading

Supervise options sales practices and general options trading activities. ~34% of Series 9.

20 questions
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Options Communications

Supervise communications with the public regarding options. ~16% of Series 9.

20 questions
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Options Compliance

Supervise options compliance activities, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements. ~16% of Series 9.

20 questions

Series 10 Exam

General Securities Sales Supervisor — General. Requires SIE + Series 7. 145 scored questions, 4 hours, 70% to pass.

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Personnel Management

Supervise associated persons, registration, CE, hiring, and firm procedures. 19% of Series 10 — 28 questions.

20 questions
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Customer Accounts

Supervise opening, maintenance, and compliance of customer accounts. 34% of Series 10 — 49 questions.

20 questions
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Sales Practices & Trading

Supervise sales practices, trading activities, and Reg BI compliance. 36% of Series 10 — 52 questions. Largest section.

20 questions
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Communications with the Public

Supervise firm communications, advertising, and public disclosures. 11% of Series 10 — 16 questions.

20 questions

Series 24 Exam

General Securities Principal. Requires SIE + Series 7 (or equivalent). 150 scored questions, 3 hours 45 minutes, 70% to pass.

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Registration & Personnel

Broker-dealer registration, Form U4/U5, CE requirements, and hiring practices. 9% of Series 24.

20 questions
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General BD Activities

Net capital, market making, research rules, supervisory procedures, and BCP. ~28% of Series 24.

20 questions
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Customer Activities

Suitability, Reg BI, churning, senior investors, complaints, and account supervision. ~25% of Series 24.

20 questions
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Trading & Market-Making

Best execution, short sales, Reg NMS, trade reporting, and market manipulation. ~22% of Series 24.

20 questions
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Investment Banking & New Issues

Underwriting, IPO rules, research restrictions, Reg D, and Reg M. ~16% of Series 24.

20 questions

Series 3 -- National Commodities Futures Exam

120 scored questions, 2.5 hours, 70% required on EACH part separately. Administered by FINRA on behalf of the NFA. No firm sponsorship required. Qualifies you to solicit or advise on commodity futures and options on futures.

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Market Knowledge

Futures pricing, basis, hedging strategies, speculation, options on futures, margin, and spread trading. ~85 questions on the real exam -- the larger part.

20 questions
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Regulations

CFTC authority, NFA rules, FCM and IB requirements, customer segregation, position limits, anti-fraud rules. ~35 questions. Must pass this part separately.

20 questions

Series 4 -- Registered Options Principal

125 scored questions (135 total), 3 hours 15 min, 70% to pass. Qualifies you to supervise options trading and sales at a broker-dealer. Requires Series 7 as a co-requisite.

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Options Products and Strategies

Covered calls, spreads, straddles, butterflies, Greeks (delta gamma), put-call parity, and strategy mechanics. ~24% of exam.

20 questions
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Customer Accounts and Suitability

Options approval levels, ODD delivery, suitability analysis, account types, exercise and assignment, position limits. ~20% of exam.

20 questions
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Supervision and Compliance

FINRA Rule 3110, WSPs, ROP responsibilities, churning detection, discretionary account review, and supervisory systems. ~20% of exam.

20 questions
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Communications and Documentation

FINRA Rule 2220, options advertising review, retail vs. institutional communications, ODD requirements, and FINRA filing obligations.

20 questions
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Margin and Risk Management

Covered vs. uncovered margin requirements, portfolio margin, OCC margin rules, and risk controls.

20 questions

Professional Certification Exams

CFP® Certification Exam

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Exam. 170 questions, 6 hours (two 3-hour sessions), pass/fail (~70%). Offered 3x per year: March, July, November.

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Professional Conduct & Regulation

CFP Board Code of Ethics, fiduciary duty, regulatory requirements, and consumer protection laws. 8% of exam — 14 questions.

20 questions
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General Principles of Financial Planning

Financial planning process, cash flow, time value of money, education planning, and economic concepts. 15% of exam — 26 questions.

20 questions
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Risk Management & Insurance

Life, disability, LTC, health, property insurance; risk analysis and product selection. 11% of exam — 19 questions.

20 questions
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Investment Planning

Portfolio theory, asset allocation, investment strategies, performance measurement, and behavioral finance. 17% of exam — 29 questions.

20 questions
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Tax Planning

Income tax, capital gains, business entities, tax-advantaged strategies, and tax-efficient investing. 14% of exam — 24 questions.

20 questions
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Retirement Savings & Income

Qualified plans, IRAs, Social Security, Medicare, distribution strategies, and income planning. 18% of exam — 31 questions. Largest domain.

20 questions
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Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, gift strategies, estate tax, charitable giving, and wealth transfer techniques. 10% of exam — 17 questions.

20 questions
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Psychology of Financial Planning

Behavioral biases, client communication, money scripts, and counseling techniques. 7% of exam — 12 questions.

20 questions

CFA Level 1 Exam

Chartered Financial Analyst -- Level 1. 180 MCQs (3 options each), 4h30m, ~42% pass rate. Tests foundational investment knowledge across 10 topic areas.

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Ethics & Professional Standards

CFA Institute Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Conduct, and GIPS. 15-20% of exam -- largest topic.

20 questions
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Quantitative Methods

Time value of money, statistics, probability, regression, and performance measurement. 6-9% of exam.

20 questions
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Economics

Micro and macroeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade. 6-9% of exam.

20 questions
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Financial Statement Analysis

Income statement, balance sheet, cash flows, ratios, and financial reporting standards. 11-14% of exam.

20 questions
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Corporate Issuers

Capital structure, cost of capital, dividends, working capital management, and corporate governance. 6-9% of exam.

20 questions
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Equity Investments

Equity markets, valuation models, industry analysis, and equity research. 11-14% of exam.

20 questions
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Fixed Income

Bond markets, pricing, duration, yield curves, credit risk, and structured products. 11-14% of exam.

20 questions
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Derivatives

Options, futures, forwards, swaps, and put-call parity. 5-8% of exam.

20 questions
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Alternative Investments

Private equity, hedge funds, real assets, commodities, and infrastructure. 7-10% of exam.

20 questions
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Portfolio Management

Modern portfolio theory, CAPM, CML, SML, and portfolio construction. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions

CFA Level 2 Exam

Chartered Financial Analyst -- Level 2. 88 vignette-based MCQs, 4h24m, ~46% pass rate. Tests application and analysis. Note: real exam uses item sets (vignettes); practice questions here are standalone MCQs covering the same concepts.

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Ethics & Professional Standards

Applied ethics scenarios, GIPS, and Standards enforcement. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Quantitative Methods

Advanced regression, time series, and machine learning applications. 5-10% of exam.

20 questions
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Economics

Currency exchange rates, international parity conditions, and economic analysis. 5-10% of exam.

20 questions
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Financial Statement Analysis

Intercorporate investments, employee benefits, and advanced FSA. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Equity Investments

DDM, FCFE/FCFF, residual income, relative valuation, and industry analysis. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Fixed Income

Term structure models, credit analysis, MBS, and embedded options valuation. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Derivatives

Pricing and valuation of options, forwards, futures, and swaps. 5-10% of exam.

20 questions
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Portfolio Management

Active management, factor models, risk management, and performance evaluation. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions

CFA Level 3 Exam

Chartered Financial Analyst -- Level 3. 4h24m, ~56% pass rate. Tests portfolio management and wealth management application. Note: real exam includes constructed response (essay) questions -- practice here covers the same concepts in MCQ format.

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Ethics & Professional Standards

Applied ethics in portfolio management context, GIPS for composites. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Portfolio Management

IPS, asset allocation, MVO, Black-Litterman, and implementation. 25-40% of exam -- dominant topic.

20 questions
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Fixed Income Portfolio Mgmt

LDI, immunization, yield curve strategies, and liability-relative investing. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Equity Portfolio Management

Active vs. passive, factor strategies, long-short, and fundamental law of active management. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Risk Management

VaR, CVaR, risk budgeting, derivatives overlay, and currency risk management. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Alternative Investments

Private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and hedge funds in portfolio context. 5-10% of exam.

20 questions
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Private Wealth Management

HNW client planning, concentrated positions, estate planning, behavioral finance. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions

CAIA Level 1 Exam

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst -- Level 1. 200 questions, 4 hours (two 2-hour sessions), ~50% pass rate. Offered March and September.

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Ethics and Professional Standards

CFA Institute Standards of Practice, CAIA Code of Ethics, operational ethics and fraud prevention. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Introduction to Alternative Investments

Asset class overview, alpha/beta, quantitative methods, fund structures, and performance measurement. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Real Assets

Real estate, infrastructure, commodities, natural resources, and farmland/timberland. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Hedge Funds

Strategies (L/S equity, global macro, event-driven, relative value), fee structures, and performance analysis. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Private Equity

Venture capital, LBOs, growth equity, mezzanine, fund lifecycle, and performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, DPI). 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Structured Products

CDOs, CLOs, ABS, MBS, credit default swaps, and tranche structures. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Risk Management and Portfolio

Risk metrics, VaR, Sharpe/Sortino/Calmar ratios, liquidity risk, risk parity, and portfolio construction. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Fund of Funds

FoF structures, multi-strategy funds, manager selection, due diligence, portable alpha, and fee layering. 5-10% of exam.

20 questions

CAIA Level 2 Exam

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst -- Level 2. 100 MCQ + 3 essay sets, 4 hours, ~60% pass rate. Note: Section 2 has constructed-response essays -- our practice covers the MCQ section concepts and knowledge.

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Institutional Asset Owners

Pension funds, endowments, SWFs, family offices, and investment policy statements. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions
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Asset Allocation

Strategic and dynamic allocation, risk factor diversification, MVO, and alternative integration. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions
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Risk Management

Drawdown analysis, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, ESG risk, leverage risk, and stress testing. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions
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Methods and Models

Bootstrapping, factor analysis, Monte Carlo, Hurst exponent, replication strategies, and performance attribution. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions
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Accessing Alternatives

Direct lending, managed accounts, liquid alts, secondary markets, subscription lines, and co-investments. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions
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Due Diligence

Operational DD, valuation policies, reference calls, key person risk, side letters, and gates. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions
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Volatility and Complex Strategies

VIX, VRP, dispersion trading, variance swaps, gamma, volatility term structure, and correlation products. 8-12% of exam.

20 questions

FRM® Part 1 — Financial Risk Manager

The first of two exams required for the FRM designation from GARP. 100 equally weighted questions, 4 hours, approximately 42-47% pass rate. Covers the foundational tools of risk management: foundations, quantitative analysis, financial markets and products, and valuation and risk models.

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Foundations of Risk Management

Risk types, CAPM, APT, MPT, risk governance, ERM, RAROC, GARP Code of Conduct, case studies (LTCM, GFC, Barings), Basel III overview.

20 questions
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Quantitative Analysis

Probability distributions, VaR methods, Monte Carlo simulation, GARCH, EVT, regression, backtesting, coherent risk measures, copulas.

20 questions
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Financial Markets and Products

Forwards, futures, swaps, options, interest rates, bonds, duration, convexity, FX, securitization, MBS, repos, volatility surfaces, Greeks.

20 questions
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Valuation and Risk Models

Parametric and historical VaR, ES, credit risk (EL/UL/PD/LGD), structural and reduced-form models, binomial trees, BSM, stress testing, GARCH, economic capital.

20 questions

FRM® Part 2 — Financial Risk Manager

The second exam required for the FRM designation. 80 equally weighted questions, 4 hours, approximately 45-50% pass rate. Applies Part 1 tools to real-world risk management across market risk, credit risk, operational risk, liquidity, investment management, and current issues.

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Market Risk Measurement

FRTB, ES vs VaR, liquidity-adjusted VaR, P&L attribution, stressed VaR, volatility surfaces, DV01, gamma/vega risk management.

20 questions
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Credit Risk Measurement

Basel IRB, CCR, copula models, CDOs, netting and collateral, concentration risk, CVA, Altman Z-score, sovereign risk, LGD and recovery.

20 questions
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Operational Risk and Resilience

LDA, KRIs, BCP, cyber risk, three lines of defense, model risk, conduct risk, outsourcing, SMA, culture and incentives.

20 questions
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Liquidity and Treasury Risk

LCR, NSFR, funding vs. market liquidity, stress testing, intraday liquidity, FTP, central bank facilities, maturity ladder.

20 questions
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Risk Management and Investment Management

Active management, risk budgeting, portable alpha, hedge fund risk, IR, LDI, fundamental law of active management, factor investing, endowment model.

20 questions
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Current Issues in Financial Markets

Climate risk, COVID-19 market stress, fintech risks, private credit, LIBOR transition to SOFR, SVB failure, ESG investing, AI in risk management.

20 questions

Insurance Licensing Exams

Life & Health Insurance License

National content covering life insurance, health insurance, annuities, disability, Medicare, and state regulations. 60 questions, 2.5 hours, 70% to pass. Required in all 50 states to sell life and health products.

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Life Insurance Types

Term, whole life, universal, variable, endowment, juvenile life, joint life, and accelerated benefits. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Life Insurance Policy Provisions

Incontestability, grace period, reinstatement, suicide clause, nonforfeiture options, beneficiary designations. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Annuities

Fixed, variable, indexed annuities, annuitization, payout options, and surrender periods. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Health Insurance

HMO, PPO, HDHP, HSA, COBRA, coordination of benefits, disability income, and group vs. individual coverage. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Medicare, Medicaid & Medigap

Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap supplement plans, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid eligibility. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Regulations & Ethics

Commissioner authority, twisting, rebating, free-look period, guaranty associations, producer licensing, and policy illustrations. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions

Property & Casualty Insurance License

National content covering property insurance, auto insurance, liability, commercial lines, and state regulations. 60 questions, 2.5 hours, 70% to pass. Required in all 50 states to sell P&C products.

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Insurance Concepts & Terms

Insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation, ACV vs. replacement cost, deductibles, proximate cause, occurrence vs. claims-made. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions
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Property Insurance

Homeowners forms (HO-3, HO-4, HO-5), flood exclusions, NFIP, commercial property, coinsurance, BOP. 20-25% of exam.

20 questions
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Auto Insurance

Personal Auto Policy (PAP), liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist, PIP, no-fault, and gap insurance. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Liability Insurance

CGL, umbrella, workers compensation, professional liability (E&O), D&O, and pollution liability. 15-20% of exam.

20 questions
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Regulations & Ethics

Commissioner authority, cancellation rules, unfair discrimination, surplus lines, reinsurance, and producer duties. 10-15% of exam.

20 questions

State Law Practice

State-specific questions covering the laws and regulations unique to each state's insurance exam. Use these alongside the national exam to prepare for your specific state test.

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🐻 California Life & Health

CA CDI requirements, senior protections, LTC training, free-look for seniors, LGBTQ+ protections, and CA-specific mandates.

30 questions
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🐻 California Property & Casualty

Prop 103, FAIR Plan, good driver discount, earthquake mandate, wildfire rules, and CDI bad faith law.

30 questions
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🗽 New York Life & Health

NY DFS, guaranteed issue, community rating, mental health parity, Paid Family Leave, DBL, and NY producer requirements.

30 questions
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🗽 New York Property & Casualty

No-fault PIP ($50,000), SUM coverage requirements, NYSIF, serious injury threshold, and NY auto regulations.

30 questions
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⭐ Texas Life & Health

TDI Commissioner, newborn coverage mandate, CE requirements, Texas contestability rules, and TX guaranty association.

30 questions
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⭐ Texas Property & Casualty

Texas promulgated forms (HO-A, HO-B, HO-C), TWIA, file-and-use rating, cancellation notice rules, and SR-22.

30 questions
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🌴 Florida Life & Health

Florida DFS, replacement requirements, autism mandate, sliding prohibition, CE requirements, and FL guaranty limits.

30 questions
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🌴 Florida Property & Casualty

Citizens Property Insurance, FHCF, wind mitigation discounts, PIP no-fault ($10,000), hurricane cat fund.

30 questions
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Real Estate Licensing Exams

General Real Estate Exam

National real estate concepts tested on all state licensing exams. Great starting point before diving into a state-specific exam. 70% to pass.

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Real Estate Principles

Property ownership, contracts, agency law, deeds, fair housing, and appraisal concepts tested on every state exam.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, FHA/VA/conventional, RESPA, TILA, title insurance, and closing costs.

20 questions

New Jersey Real Estate Exam

NJ Salesperson License. 110 questions, 4 hours, 70% to pass (77/110). Administered by PSI on behalf of the NJ Real Estate Commission.

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Real Estate Principles

Property ownership, contracts, agency, deeds, fair housing, and appraisal. Core national content.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, RESPA, TILA, title insurance, and closing costs.

20 questions
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New Jersey State Law

NJREC rules, NJ licensing law, LAD, Pinelands Act, disclosure requirements, and NJ-specific regulations.

20 questions

New York Real Estate Exam

NY Salesperson License. 75 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass. Administered by eAccessNY on behalf of the NY Department of State.

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Real Estate Principles

Property ownership, contracts, agency, deeds, fair housing, and appraisal. Core national content.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, RESPA, TILA, title insurance, and closing costs.

20 questions
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New York State Law

NY DOS licensing, agency disclosure, co-ops, condos, Human Rights Law, and NY-specific regulations.

20 questions

Pennsylvania Real Estate Exam

PA Salesperson License. 110 questions, 3.5 hours, 75% to pass. Administered by PSI on behalf of the PA Real Estate Commission.

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Real Estate Principles

Property ownership, contracts, agency, deeds, fair housing, and appraisal. Core national content.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, RESPA, TILA, title insurance, and closing costs.

20 questions
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Pennsylvania State Law

PREC rules, seller disclosure law, PA Human Relations Act, recovery fund, and PA-specific regulations.

20 questions

California Real Estate Exam

CA Salesperson License. 150 questions, 3 hours 15 minutes, 70% to pass (105/150). Administered by PSI on behalf of the CA Department of Real Estate.

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Real Estate Principles

Property ownership, contracts, agency, deeds, fair housing, and appraisal. Core national content.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, RESPA, TILA, title insurance, and closing costs.

20 questions
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California State Law

DRE licensing, Prop 13, TDS, NHD, Unruh Act, dual agency, Mello-Roos, and CA-specific regulations.

20 questions

Florida Real Estate Salesperson

Florida real estate licensing exam covering FREC rules, transaction broker law, Johnson v. Davis disclosure, homestead exemption, documentary stamp taxes, and Florida-specific contract and agency law. 100 questions, 3.5 hours, 70% to pass.

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Real Estate Principles

Property rights, agency, contracts, fair housing, deeds, title, and zoning — the national content tested on the Florida exam.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, closing costs, RESPA, TILA, appraisal, and investment analysis — finance topics on the Florida exam.

20 questions
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Florida-Specific Law

FREC, transaction broker, single agent disclosure, Johnson v. Davis, homestead, doc stamps, escrow rules, and FREC discipline.

20 questions

Texas Real Estate Salesperson

Texas real estate licensing exam covering TREC rules, promulgated contract forms, intermediary relationships, Texas homestead protections, option periods, disclosure requirements, and Texas-specific agency law. 100 questions, 2.5 hours, 70% to pass.

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Real Estate Principles

Property rights, agency, contracts, fair housing, deeds, title, and zoning — the national content tested on the Texas exam.

20 questions
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Real Estate Finance

Mortgages, loan types, closing costs, RESPA, TILA, appraisal, and investment analysis — finance topics on the Texas exam.

20 questions
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Texas-Specific Law

TREC, promulgated forms, intermediary, option period, Seller Disclosure Notice, VLB, homestead protection, and TREC discipline.

20 questions

NMLS SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Exam

NMLS SAFE MLO National Exam

The federal exam required to obtain a mortgage loan originator license in all 50 states. 115 scored questions plus 5 unscored pretest questions, 190 minutes, 75% to pass. Covers federal mortgage laws, SAFE Act, general mortgage knowledge, loan origination activities, and ethics.

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Federal Mortgage Laws

RESPA, TILA, TRID, ECOA/Reg B, HMDA, FCRA, HOEPA, Dodd-Frank, Bank Secrecy Act, GLBA, Reg Z compensation, and CFPB authority.

20 questions
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Uniform State Content & SAFE Act

SAFE Act requirements, NMLS licensing, pre-license and CE requirements, license maintenance, prohibited acts, MLO definition, and temporary authority.

20 questions
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General Mortgage Knowledge

Primary and secondary markets, loan types (FHA/VA/USDA/conventional), LTV, DTI, amortization, appraisal, title insurance, adjustable rates, and mortgage math.

20 questions
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Loan Origination Activities

Application process, income and asset documentation, underwriting criteria, waiting periods, VA and FHA specifics, rate locks, fraud prevention, and fair lending.

20 questions

Ethics

Fiduciary duties, fraud prevention and reporting, fair lending obligations, RESPA kickback prohibitions, predatory lending, steering, and professional conduct.

20 questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is TakeZeroHQ really free?

Yes — completely free. Every question, every exam, every explanation. No trial period, no credit card, no paywall. We are ad-supported, which means you may see ads, but all practice content is always free.

Do I need to create an account?

No. You can take any practice exam without signing up. Creating a free account adds two benefits: your scores are saved so you can track progress over time, and you can save your place mid-exam and resume later on any device.

How does TakeZeroHQ work?

Choose an exam from the Browse Exams menu or the homepage categories. Select a specific topic to drill, or start the full practice exam. Answer multiple choice questions at your own pace, then review detailed explanations for every question after you finish.

Can I save my progress in the middle of an exam?

Yes — create a free account and your progress is automatically saved as you go. You can close the browser and pick up exactly where you left off on any device. Without an account your session is saved locally in your browser but will not transfer across devices.

How accurate are the practice questions?

All questions are written to mirror the style, difficulty, and topic weighting of the actual exams based on official content outlines. They are not copies of real exam questions — they are original practice questions designed to test the same concepts. Always use the official content outline for your specific exam as your primary study guide.

What exams does TakeZeroHQ cover?

We cover 34 exams across four categories: FINRA and NASAA (SIE, Series 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65, 66), Professional Certifications (CFA Level 1/2/3, CAIA Level 1/2, CFP), Real Estate (National, NJ, NY, PA, CA, FL, TX), and Insurance License (Life and Health national, Property and Casualty national, plus CA, NY, TX, and FL state modules). We add new exams based on user requests.

How do I request an exam that is not covered?

Use the Request an Exam form at the bottom of the homepage. We review every submission and prioritize based on demand. Tell us the exam name, your timeline, and any details about the format — that helps us build the right content faster.

How many questions is the SIE exam and what is the passing score?

The SIE has 75 scored questions plus 10 unscored pretest questions (85 total), with a 105-minute time limit. The passing score is 70%. It covers four sections: Knowledge of Capital Markets (16%), Understanding Products and Their Risks (44%), Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities (31%), and Overview of Regulatory Framework (9%).

How long does it take to study for the SIE exam?

Most candidates study 40-80 hours over 4-6 weeks. The SIE is considered the most accessible FINRA exam since it has no prerequisite and covers broad fundamentals. If you have a finance background you may need less time. Focus on investment products and prohibited activities — those two sections make up 75% of the exam.

How many questions is the Series 7 exam?

The Series 7 has 125 scored questions plus 10 unscored questions (135 total) with a 225-minute time limit. The passing score is 72%. It is the broadest FINRA representative exam covering equities, fixed income, options, mutual funds, retirement accounts, and regulations. You must have a FINRA-member firm sponsor you to take the Series 7.

What is the difference between Series 63, 65, and 66?

Series 63 (60 questions, 72% passing): required by most states to sell securities — covers state securities laws only. Series 65 (130 questions, 71% passing): required to act as an investment adviser representative — covers economics, investment vehicles, and advisory regulations with no Series 7 prerequisite. Series 66 (100 questions, 73% passing): combines Series 63 and 65 content and is taken alongside the Series 7 instead of taking both 63 and 65 separately.

What is the difference between Series 9/10 and Series 24?

Series 9 (55 questions) and Series 10 (145 questions) together are the General Securities Sales Supervisor qualification — Series 9 covers options supervision and Series 10 covers everything else. Series 24 (150 questions) is the General Securities Principal qualification giving broader supervisory authority including approving advertising and supervising branch offices. Series 24 has a wider scope than 9/10 combined.

What is the Series 3 exam and how does the dual-passing requirement work?

The Series 3 (120 questions, 2.5 hours) licenses you to sell commodity futures contracts and is administered by NFA, not FINRA. It has two parts — Market Knowledge and Regulations — and you must score at least 70% on each part independently. Scoring 90% on one part cannot compensate for below 70% on the other. Both must be passed in the same sitting.

What is the Series 4 exam and who needs it?

The Series 4 (125 questions, 3 hours 15 minutes, 70% passing) licenses you as a Registered Options Principal, allowing you to supervise options sales activities at a broker-dealer. It requires a Series 7 as a prerequisite. The exam focuses heavily on options strategies, margin, and supervisory responsibilities for options business.

How many questions is the CFA Level 1 exam?

CFA Level 1 has 180 multiple-choice questions (3 answer choices) split across two 2-hour 15-minute sessions of 90 questions each. The pass rate is approximately 42%. Ethics is the largest topic at 15-20%. The exam tests knowledge and comprehension of 10 topic areas including quant, economics, financial statement analysis, equity, fixed income, derivatives, and portfolio management.

How is CFA Level 2 different from Level 1?

CFA Level 2 has 88 questions in 22 item sets (vignettes) — mini-cases of 4-6 questions each that require application rather than recall. The exam is 4 hours 24 minutes across two sessions. Pass rate is approximately 46%. The same 10 topic areas apply but at deeper analytical depth. Financial statement analysis, equity valuation, and fixed income are the most heavily weighted areas.

What is on the CFA Level 3 exam?

CFA Level 3 tests portfolio management and wealth planning application. It includes constructed response (essay) questions in the morning and item sets in the afternoon — 4 hours 24 minutes total. Portfolio management dominates at 25-40%. Pass rate is approximately 56%. It is considered the most conceptually demanding level because it requires synthesizing knowledge across all topic areas into portfolio decisions.

How hard is the CFA exam and how long does it take to study?

The CFA Institute recommends 300+ hours of study per level. Most candidates take 3-5 years to pass all three levels. Level 1 pass rates hover around 40-45%, Level 2 around 45-50%, and Level 3 around 55-60%. The total time investment from registration to charter is typically 4+ years including work experience requirements. It is widely considered the most rigorous designation in investment management.

What is the CAIA designation and who should pursue it?

CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) is the leading credential for professionals working with alternative investments — hedge funds, private equity, real assets, structured products, and commodities. CAIA Level 1 (200 questions) covers fundamentals; Level 2 (100 questions) tests application. Pass rates are approximately 55% for Level 1 and 60% for Level 2. It is most valuable for institutional investors, endowment managers, and advisers who allocate to alternatives.

What is the difference between the CFA and CAIA designations?

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is the broadest investment management credential covering all asset classes with depth in equity, fixed income, and portfolio theory — 3 levels, 300+ hours each, ~4 year commitment. CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) is specialized in alternative investments only — 2 levels, significantly less time commitment. Many alternative investment professionals pursue CAIA alongside or instead of CFA.

What is the CFP exam and what does it cover?

The CFP exam (170 questions, 6 hours, approximately 70% passing) is required to earn the Certified Financial Planner designation. It covers 8 domains: professional conduct and regulation, general financial planning principles, education planning, risk management and insurance, investment management, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. It uses case studies and requires both knowledge and integrated planning judgment.

What is the difference between the CFP and CFA designations?

CFP is focused on personal financial planning for individual clients — budgeting, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning. CFA is focused on investment management and securities analysis for institutional and high-net-worth clients. CFP practitioners typically work as fee-based financial planners or advisers. CFA charterholders typically work in portfolio management, research, or institutional investing. Both are highly respected but serve different career paths.

What real estate licensing exams does TakeZeroHQ cover?

We cover national real estate principles and finance, plus state-specific exams for New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and Texas. The national content is the same concepts tested on every state exam. Use the national exam to build your foundation, then drill your specific state module for the state law questions that make up 20-40% of most state exams.

How many questions is the California real estate exam?

The California salesperson exam has 150 questions with a 3 hour 15 minute time limit and a 70% passing score. It covers real estate principles, practices, and California-specific law. California requires 135 hours of pre-license education across three courses before you can sit for the exam. The exam is administered by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE).

How many questions is the Florida real estate exam?

The Florida salesperson exam has 100 questions with a 3.5 hour time limit and a 75% passing score (must score 75 out of 100). Florida requires 63 hours of pre-license education (FREC Course I). The exam covers both national real estate content and Florida-specific law including transaction broker relationships, the Johnson v. Davis disclosure duty, and Florida homestead protections.

How many questions is the Texas real estate exam?

The Texas salesperson exam has two sections: National (85 questions, 150 minutes, 70% passing) and State (40 questions, 90 minutes, 70% passing). Both sections must be passed — you can retake one section without retaking the other. Texas requires 180 hours of pre-license education across 6 courses, the most of any major state. TREC administers licensing.

What is the difference between the national and state portions of real estate exams?

The national portion covers concepts that apply everywhere: property rights, agency law, contracts, fair housing, financing, appraisal, title, and property management. The state portion covers laws specific to your state: licensing requirements, disclosure rules, agency relationships, and state-specific contracts. Most states weight the national portion at 60-80% of the exam. Use our national exams to build your foundation and state modules to target state-specific content.

How long does it take to study for a real estate license exam?

Most candidates pass with 2-4 weeks of focused study after completing their pre-license coursework. The key is understanding concepts (agency, contracts, fair housing) not just memorizing definitions. Common pitfalls: confusing the different types of deeds, misunderstanding agency relationships, and struggling with math questions (proration, mortgage calculations). Use domain-specific drills to identify and address weak areas before the full practice exam.

What is covered on the Life and Health insurance license exam?

The Life and Health exam covers six main areas: life insurance types (term, whole life, universal, variable), life insurance policy provisions (grace period, incontestability, nonforfeiture options), annuities (fixed, variable, indexed), health insurance (HMO, PPO, HDHP, COBRA, HSA), Medicare and Medicaid (Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap), and state insurance regulations. Each state adds a state law section on top of the national content.

What is covered on the Property and Casualty insurance license exam?

The P&C exam covers insurance concepts (insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation, ACV vs. replacement cost), property insurance (homeowners forms HO-3 and HO-4, flood, commercial property, BOP), auto insurance (PAP, liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist, no-fault), liability insurance (CGL, umbrella, workers compensation, professional liability), and state insurance regulations.

Do I need separate licenses for Life and Health versus Property and Casualty?

Yes — L&H and P&C are separate lines of authority requiring separate exams and separate licenses in most states. Many producers hold both to serve clients comprehensively. Some states offer a combined exam option. Our practice exams cover the national content for each line separately so you can prepare for whichever line (or both) you are pursuing.

How many questions are on the insurance license exam and what is the passing score?

The number of questions varies by state but most use 60-150 scored questions plus 10-20 unscored pretest questions. The passing score is 70% in virtually all states. Exams are administered by Pearson VUE, PSI, or Prometric depending on your state. Most states require completion of a pre-licensing education course (typically 20-40 hours) before you can sit for the exam.

What are the state-specific modules for insurance and which states are covered?

Our state modules cover California, New York, Texas, and Florida — the four largest insurance markets in the US. Each module focuses on the state-specific laws tested on that state exam: California covers Prop 103 and FAIR Plan; New York covers guaranteed issue, DFS, and no-fault PIP; Texas covers promulgated forms, TWIA, and TDI rules; Florida covers Citizens Property Insurance, wind mitigation, and FREC-equivalent rules. Use these alongside the national exam to fully prepare.

What is the difference between Life and Health and Property and Casualty insurance?

Life and Health insurance covers risks to people: life insurance pays a death benefit, health insurance covers medical costs, disability income replaces lost wages, and annuities provide retirement income. Property and Casualty insurance covers risks to property and liability: homeowners insurance, auto insurance, business liability, and workers compensation. These are fundamentally different product lines requiring different exams and licenses.

How is scoring calculated on practice exams?

Your score is the percentage of questions you answered correctly. After completing an exam you see your total score, a breakdown by domain so you can identify weak areas, and the option to review every question with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Domain scores are especially useful — a low score in a specific area tells you exactly where to focus your next study session.

What is the difference between a domain drill and the full practice exam?

Domain drills give you 20 questions on a single topic (e.g., Options only for Series 7, or Ethics only for CFA). They are ideal for targeted practice when you know a specific area is weak. The full practice exam draws questions across all domains weighted to match the actual exam blueprint — use this to simulate the real test and measure your overall readiness.

Why do I see the same questions more than once?

Our question banks are sized to match or slightly exceed the actual exam length. If you take multiple practice exams in the same domain you will eventually cycle through all available questions. We are continuously adding questions to all banks — use the Request an Exam form if you want to flag that a specific bank needs more content.

Are there explanations for every question?

Yes. Every single question has a detailed explanation accessible after you submit your answer or after completing the exam. Explanations explain why the correct answer is right and why the wrong answers are wrong. Reading explanations for questions you got wrong — and questions you got right by guessing — is the most efficient way to build deep understanding.

Is TakeZeroHQ affiliated with FINRA, NASAA, or any exam board?

No. TakeZeroHQ is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by FINRA, NASAA, the CFA Institute, CFP Board, CAIA Association, or any state real estate or insurance commission. All trademarks and registered marks are property of their respective owners. Always verify exam formats and content with the official exam administrator before your test date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click a category to expand.

Is TakeZeroHQ really free?

Yes — completely free. Every question, every exam, every explanation. No trial period, no credit card, no paywall. We are ad-supported, which means you may see ads, but all practice content is always free.

Do I need to create an account?

No. You can take any practice exam without signing up. Creating a free account adds two benefits: your scores are saved so you can track progress over time, and you can save your place mid-exam and resume later on any device.

How does TakeZeroHQ work?

Choose an exam from the Browse Exams menu or the homepage categories. Select a specific topic to drill, or start the full practice exam. Answer multiple choice questions at your own pace, then review detailed explanations for every question after you finish.

Can I save my progress in the middle of an exam?

Yes — create a free account and your progress is automatically saved as you go. You can close the browser and pick up exactly where you left off on any device. Without an account your session is saved locally in your browser but will not transfer across devices.

How accurate are the practice questions?

All questions are written to mirror the style, difficulty, and topic weighting of the actual exams based on official content outlines. They are not copies of real exam questions — they are original practice questions designed to test the same concepts. Always use the official content outline for your specific exam as your primary study guide.

What exams does TakeZeroHQ cover?

We cover 34 exams across four categories: FINRA and NASAA (SIE, Series 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65, 66), Professional Certifications (CFA Level 1/2/3, CAIA Level 1/2, CFP), Real Estate (National, NJ, NY, PA, CA, FL, TX), and Insurance License (Life and Health national, Property and Casualty national, plus CA, NY, TX, and FL state modules). We add new exams based on user requests.

How do I request an exam that is not covered?

Use the Request an Exam form at the bottom of the homepage. We review every submission and prioritize based on demand. Tell us the exam name, your timeline, and any details about the format — that helps us build the right content faster.

How many questions is the SIE exam and what is the passing score?

The SIE has 75 scored questions plus 10 unscored pretest questions (85 total), with a 105-minute time limit. The passing score is 70%. It covers four sections: Knowledge of Capital Markets (16%), Understanding Products and Their Risks (44%), Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities (31%), and Overview of Regulatory Framework (9%).

How long does it take to study for the SIE exam?

Most candidates study 40-80 hours over 4-6 weeks. The SIE is considered the most accessible FINRA exam since it has no prerequisite and covers broad fundamentals. If you have a finance background you may need less time. Focus on investment products and prohibited activities — those two sections make up 75% of the exam.

How many questions is the Series 7 exam?

The Series 7 has 125 scored questions plus 10 unscored questions (135 total) with a 225-minute time limit. The passing score is 72%. It is the broadest FINRA representative exam covering equities, fixed income, options, mutual funds, retirement accounts, and regulations. You must have a FINRA-member firm sponsor you to take the Series 7.

What is the difference between Series 63, 65, and 66?

Series 63 (60 questions, 72% passing): required by most states to sell securities — covers state securities laws only. Series 65 (130 questions, 71% passing): required to act as an investment adviser representative — covers economics, investment vehicles, and advisory regulations with no Series 7 prerequisite. Series 66 (100 questions, 73% passing): combines Series 63 and 65 content and is taken alongside the Series 7 instead of taking both 63 and 65 separately.

What is the difference between Series 9/10 and Series 24?

Series 9 (55 questions) and Series 10 (145 questions) together are the General Securities Sales Supervisor qualification — Series 9 covers options supervision and Series 10 covers everything else. Series 24 (150 questions) is the General Securities Principal qualification giving broader supervisory authority including approving advertising and supervising branch offices. Series 24 has a wider scope than 9/10 combined.

What is the Series 3 exam and how does the dual-passing requirement work?

The Series 3 (120 questions, 2.5 hours) licenses you to sell commodity futures contracts and is administered by NFA, not FINRA. It has two parts — Market Knowledge and Regulations — and you must score at least 70% on each part independently. Scoring 90% on one part cannot compensate for below 70% on the other. Both must be passed in the same sitting.

What is the Series 4 exam and who needs it?

The Series 4 (125 questions, 3 hours 15 minutes, 70% passing) licenses you as a Registered Options Principal, allowing you to supervise options sales activities at a broker-dealer. It requires a Series 7 as a prerequisite. The exam focuses heavily on options strategies, margin, and supervisory responsibilities for options business.

How many questions is the CFA Level 1 exam?

CFA Level 1 has 180 multiple-choice questions (3 answer choices) split across two 2-hour 15-minute sessions of 90 questions each. The pass rate is approximately 42%. Ethics is the largest topic at 15-20%. The exam tests knowledge and comprehension of 10 topic areas including quant, economics, financial statement analysis, equity, fixed income, derivatives, and portfolio management.

How is CFA Level 2 different from Level 1?

CFA Level 2 has 88 questions in 22 item sets (vignettes) — mini-cases of 4-6 questions each that require application rather than recall. The exam is 4 hours 24 minutes across two sessions. Pass rate is approximately 46%. The same 10 topic areas apply but at deeper analytical depth. Financial statement analysis, equity valuation, and fixed income are the most heavily weighted areas.

What is on the CFA Level 3 exam?

CFA Level 3 tests portfolio management and wealth planning application. It includes constructed response (essay) questions in the morning and item sets in the afternoon — 4 hours 24 minutes total. Portfolio management dominates at 25-40%. Pass rate is approximately 56%. It is considered the most conceptually demanding level because it requires synthesizing knowledge across all topic areas into portfolio decisions.

How hard is the CFA exam and how long does it take to study?

The CFA Institute recommends 300+ hours of study per level. Most candidates take 3-5 years to pass all three levels. Level 1 pass rates hover around 40-45%, Level 2 around 45-50%, and Level 3 around 55-60%. The total time investment from registration to charter is typically 4+ years including work experience requirements. It is widely considered the most rigorous designation in investment management.

What is the CAIA designation and who should pursue it?

CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) is the leading credential for professionals working with alternative investments — hedge funds, private equity, real assets, structured products, and commodities. CAIA Level 1 (200 questions) covers fundamentals; Level 2 (100 questions) tests application. Pass rates are approximately 55% for Level 1 and 60% for Level 2. It is most valuable for institutional investors, endowment managers, and advisers who allocate to alternatives.

What is the difference between the CFA and CAIA designations?

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is the broadest investment management credential covering all asset classes with depth in equity, fixed income, and portfolio theory — 3 levels, 300+ hours each, ~4 year commitment. CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) is specialized in alternative investments only — 2 levels, significantly less time commitment. Many alternative investment professionals pursue CAIA alongside or instead of CFA.

What is the CFP exam and what does it cover?

The CFP exam (170 questions, 6 hours, approximately 70% passing) is required to earn the Certified Financial Planner designation. It covers 8 domains: professional conduct and regulation, general financial planning principles, education planning, risk management and insurance, investment management, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. It uses case studies and requires both knowledge and integrated planning judgment.

What is the difference between the CFP and CFA designations?

CFP is focused on personal financial planning for individual clients — budgeting, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning. CFA is focused on investment management and securities analysis for institutional and high-net-worth clients. CFP practitioners typically work as fee-based financial planners or advisers. CFA charterholders typically work in portfolio management, research, or institutional investing. Both are highly respected but serve different career paths.

What real estate licensing exams does TakeZeroHQ cover?

We cover national real estate principles and finance, plus state-specific exams for New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and Texas. The national content is the same concepts tested on every state exam. Use the national exam to build your foundation, then drill your specific state module for the state law questions that make up 20-40% of most state exams.

How many questions is the California real estate exam?

The California salesperson exam has 150 questions with a 3 hour 15 minute time limit and a 70% passing score. It covers real estate principles, practices, and California-specific law. California requires 135 hours of pre-license education across three courses before you can sit for the exam. The exam is administered by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE).

How many questions is the Florida real estate exam?

The Florida salesperson exam has 100 questions with a 3.5 hour time limit and a 75% passing score (must score 75 out of 100). Florida requires 63 hours of pre-license education (FREC Course I). The exam covers both national real estate content and Florida-specific law including transaction broker relationships, the Johnson v. Davis disclosure duty, and Florida homestead protections.

How many questions is the Texas real estate exam?

The Texas salesperson exam has two sections: National (85 questions, 150 minutes, 70% passing) and State (40 questions, 90 minutes, 70% passing). Both sections must be passed — you can retake one section without retaking the other. Texas requires 180 hours of pre-license education across 6 courses, the most of any major state. TREC administers licensing.

What is the difference between the national and state portions of real estate exams?

The national portion covers concepts that apply everywhere: property rights, agency law, contracts, fair housing, financing, appraisal, title, and property management. The state portion covers laws specific to your state: licensing requirements, disclosure rules, agency relationships, and state-specific contracts. Most states weight the national portion at 60-80% of the exam. Use our national exams to build your foundation and state modules to target state-specific content.

How long does it take to study for a real estate license exam?

Most candidates pass with 2-4 weeks of focused study after completing their pre-license coursework. The key is understanding concepts (agency, contracts, fair housing) not just memorizing definitions. Common pitfalls: confusing the different types of deeds, misunderstanding agency relationships, and struggling with math questions (proration, mortgage calculations). Use domain-specific drills to identify and address weak areas before the full practice exam.

What is covered on the Life and Health insurance license exam?

The Life and Health exam covers six main areas: life insurance types (term, whole life, universal, variable), life insurance policy provisions (grace period, incontestability, nonforfeiture options), annuities (fixed, variable, indexed), health insurance (HMO, PPO, HDHP, COBRA, HSA), Medicare and Medicaid (Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap), and state insurance regulations. Each state adds a state law section on top of the national content.

What is covered on the Property and Casualty insurance license exam?

The P&C exam covers insurance concepts (insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation, ACV vs. replacement cost), property insurance (homeowners forms HO-3 and HO-4, flood, commercial property, BOP), auto insurance (PAP, liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist, no-fault), liability insurance (CGL, umbrella, workers compensation, professional liability), and state insurance regulations.

Do I need separate licenses for Life and Health versus Property and Casualty?

Yes — L&H and P&C are separate lines of authority requiring separate exams and separate licenses in most states. Many producers hold both to serve clients comprehensively. Some states offer a combined exam option. Our practice exams cover the national content for each line separately so you can prepare for whichever line (or both) you are pursuing.

How many questions are on the insurance license exam and what is the passing score?

The number of questions varies by state but most use 60-150 scored questions plus 10-20 unscored pretest questions. The passing score is 70% in virtually all states. Exams are administered by Pearson VUE, PSI, or Prometric depending on your state. Most states require completion of a pre-licensing education course (typically 20-40 hours) before you can sit for the exam.

What are the state-specific modules for insurance and which states are covered?

Our state modules cover California, New York, Texas, and Florida — the four largest insurance markets in the US. Each module focuses on the state-specific laws tested on that state exam: California covers Prop 103 and FAIR Plan; New York covers guaranteed issue, DFS, and no-fault PIP; Texas covers promulgated forms, TWIA, and TDI rules; Florida covers Citizens Property Insurance, wind mitigation, and FREC-equivalent rules. Use these alongside the national exam to fully prepare.

What is the difference between Life and Health and Property and Casualty insurance?

Life and Health insurance covers risks to people: life insurance pays a death benefit, health insurance covers medical costs, disability income replaces lost wages, and annuities provide retirement income. Property and Casualty insurance covers risks to property and liability: homeowners insurance, auto insurance, business liability, and workers compensation. These are fundamentally different product lines requiring different exams and licenses.

How is scoring calculated on practice exams?

Your score is the percentage of questions you answered correctly. After completing an exam you see your total score, a breakdown by domain so you can identify weak areas, and the option to review every question with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Domain scores are especially useful — a low score in a specific area tells you exactly where to focus your next study session.

What is the difference between a domain drill and the full practice exam?

Domain drills give you 20 questions on a single topic (e.g., Options only for Series 7, or Ethics only for CFA). They are ideal for targeted practice when you know a specific area is weak. The full practice exam draws questions across all domains weighted to match the actual exam blueprint — use this to simulate the real test and measure your overall readiness.

Why do I see the same questions more than once?

Our question banks are sized to match or slightly exceed the actual exam length. If you take multiple practice exams in the same domain you will eventually cycle through all available questions. We are continuously adding questions to all banks — use the Request an Exam form if you want to flag that a specific bank needs more content.

Are there explanations for every question?

Yes. Every single question has a detailed explanation accessible after you submit your answer or after completing the exam. Explanations explain why the correct answer is right and why the wrong answers are wrong. Reading explanations for questions you got wrong — and questions you got right by guessing — is the most efficient way to build deep understanding.

Is TakeZeroHQ affiliated with FINRA, NASAA, or any exam board?

No. TakeZeroHQ is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by FINRA, NASAA, the CFA Institute, CFP Board, CAIA Association, or any state real estate or insurance commission. All trademarks and registered marks are property of their respective owners. Always verify exam formats and content with the official exam administrator before your test date.

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