Series 24 (FINRA Series 24 — General Securities Principal) — Free Online Mock Test
Principal-level supervision of investment banking, trading, options, customer accounts (full exam 150 MCQ). Practice set. · Official language: English.
Series 24 exam at a glance
Series 24 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length Series 24 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 25-question, 60-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
Series 24 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
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| Official website | finra.org ↗ |
| Mode | The General Securities Principal qualification exam — a computer-based test of 150 scored multiple-choice questions in 3 hours 45 minutes at a Prometric centre. It qualifies you to supervise a broker-dealer’s investment-banking and securities business. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round once your firm opens a testing window. |
| Scoring & marking | You need 70% (105 of the 150 scored questions) to pass. It covers supervision of investment banking, trading, brokerage-office operations, sales, and communications and record-keeping. |
| Score validity | The qualification remains valid while you are registered; it lapses after a set period out of the industry unless maintained through FINRA’s continuing-education program. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for Series 24?
You must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm and already hold a qualifying representative-level registration — in particular you must have passed the SIE and the Series 7 (General Securities Representative) before taking the Series 24.
Last verified July 2026 against FINRA — Series 24. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Series 24 section breakdown
The Series 24 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Series 24 (25 Q)
Series 24 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Series 24 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Series 24 (pass scaled).
How Series 24 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Series 24 time strategy
With 25 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 144 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Series 24 (25 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Series 24 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Series 24, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Series 24 (25 Q)
- Series 24 — Supervision · 8
- Series 24 — Compliance · 3
- Series 24 — Trading Rules · 2
- Series 24 — Trading · 2
- Series 24 — Continuing Education · 2
- Series 24 — Options · 2
- Series 24 — Communications · 1
- Series 24 — AML · 1
Series 24 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Principal-level supervision of investment banking, trading, options, customer accounts (full exam 150 MCQ). Practice set. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Series 24 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Series 24
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what Series 24 really tests
The Series 24 qualifies General Securities Principals to supervise a broker-dealer — 150 questions at 70%, and it sits on top of the Series 7 and SIE, which are prerequisites. It is rule- and supervision-heavy, so it tests oversight of investment banking, trading and operations rather than product mechanics.
Preparation tips
- Ensure Series 7 and SIE knowledge is solid — they are prerequisites.
- Focus on supervisory rules across investment banking, trading and operations.
- Use the FINRA content outline and a structured, rule-focused prep course.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying product mechanics instead of the supervisory rules the exam tests.
- Attempting it without the required Series 7 and firm sponsorship.
Series 24 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Ensure your Series 7 and SIE knowledge is solid (prerequisites)
- Learn the supervisory rules for investment banking and trading
- Start Series 24 question practice
- Study brokerage-office operations and record-keeping
- Cover communications with the public and sales supervision
- Drill timed rule-based question sets
- Sit full 150-question timed mocks
- Push past the 70% pass mark
- Re-drill weak supervisory-rule areas
Where Series 24 can take you
A strong Series 24 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- General Securities Principal
- Management & compliance roles
- Career step up
- Builds on Series 7
Best books & official prep for Series 24
- Series 24 exam-prep (e.g. Kaplan, STC, Securities Institute) — Various
- FINRA Series 24 content outline — FINRA
Official practice: Study the FINRA Series 24 content outline and a reputable prep course; focus on supervisory rules across investment banking, trading and operations rather than product mechanics.
Previous-year papers: FINRA does not release past exams; the content outline plus a prep provider’s bank are standard.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Series 24 exam pattern?
- FINRA Series 24 — General Securities Principal contains 25 questions across 1 section: Series 24 (25 Q). Total duration is 60 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does Series 24 have negative marking?
- No — Series 24 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Series 24 scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. Series 24 (pass scaled).
- How can I practise Series 24 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length Series 24 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Series 24?
- Series 24 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Principal-level supervision of investment banking, trading, options, customer accounts (full exam 150 MCQ). Practice set. · Official language: English.
- How long is the Series 24 exam?
- Series 24 runs for 60 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Series 24?
- Series 24 is split into: Series 24 (25 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Principal-level supervision of investment banking, trading, options, customer accounts (full exam 150 MCQ). Practice set. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Series 24?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the Series 24 test adaptive?
- No — Series 24 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Series 24 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Series 24 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 1250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Series 24 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Series 24 test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Series 24 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Series 24 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 25-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Series 24 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Series 24 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Series 24 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Series 24 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Series 24 syllabus?
- The Series 24 syllabus maps to its 1 section: Series 24 (25 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Series 24?
- You must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm and already hold a qualifying representative-level registration — in particular you must have passed the SIE and the Series 7 (General Securities Representative) before taking the Series 24. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Series 24 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Series 24 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Series 24 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free Series 24 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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