Free FINRA Series-63 Exam Questions

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Total 254 Questions | Updated On: Aug 20, 2026

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Question 1

Under the NASAA Model Rules, which of the following must an investment adviser provide its clients with at least once a year?

A : the total number of agency cross transactions completed for the client during the period

B : the total amount of commissions or other compensation that the investment adviser received or expects to receive in connection with agency cross transactions performed for the client during the period

C : the number of any complaints that each of its investment adviser representatives has received during the period

D : both A and B

Answer: D

Question 2

Mr. Noah Scruples is a registered representative with CanDo Broker-Dealers. A client calls and wants Noah to purchase shares of a mutual fund the client has read about. CanDo is not authorized by this particular fund to effect purchases or sales of the fund shares. Can Noah execute the order anyway?

A : No. This would be considered money laundering, which is highly illegal.

B : No. This is a prohibited practice known as selling away.

C : No. This is a prohibited practice known as front running.

D : Yes. Since this is an unsolicited trade, Noah can execute the transaction on behalf of his client.

Answer: B

Question 3

Investment Adviser Foo Lish, LLC has begun serving as a custodian of its clients’ assets. Foo Lish, LLC must now I. file a new U-5 form with the Administrator. II. meet higher net capital requirements than before. III. file an updated Form ADV with the Administrator. IV. pay a CPA to do an annual unannounced audit of the firm.

A : I, II, III, and IV

B : II, III, and IV only

C : II and III only

D : I and II only

Answer: B

Question 4

A hypothecation agreement refers to

A : an agreement wherein a client gives his broker-dealer discretion to purchase securities that the broker-dealer deems appropriate in whatever quantity the broker-dealer feels appropriate and at a time and price the broker-dealer believes is a good deal.

B : an agreement that a client must sign prior to executing any short sales with the broker-dealer.

C : an agreement signed by a client who is executing a margin transaction that allows the broker to hold the margined securities in street name as collateral for the loan.

D : a document signed by a client indicating that he or she understands that some of the charts and examples presented in a broker-dealer’s advertising literature are based on hypothetical trades.

Answer: C

Question 5

Sam Shyster had his day in court-and lost. His license to do business as an investment adviser in the state has been revoked. What legitimate options does Sam have available to him now?

A : Sam can move to another state and apply for registration as an investment adviser there.

B : Sam has 45 days in which to file an appeal with the attorney general.

C : Sam can register with the SEC as an investment adviser, which will exempt him from state registration requirements.

D : Sam has 60 days to file an appeal of the decision in a court of law.

Answer: D

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Total 254 Questions | Updated On: Aug 20, 2026

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