Series 82 (FINRA Series 82 — Private Securities Offerings Representative) — Free Online Mock Test
Series 82 · 50 Q in 90m. Private placements — Reg D exemptions, accredited-investor & suitability rules, solicitation & recordkeeping. Pass 70%. · Official language: English.
Series 82 exam at a glance
Series 82 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length Series 82 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 50-question, 90-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
Series 82 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) |
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| Official website | finra.org ↗ |
| Mode | The Series 82 — the Private Securities Offerings Representative Qualification Examination, which qualifies a person to solicit and sell private-placement securities as part of a primary offering. |
| Frequency | Offered year-round by appointment at Prometric test centres. |
| Scoring & marking | The exam has 50 scored multiple-choice questions (plus 5 unscored pretest questions, 55 in total) in 1 hour 30 minutes, with a passing score of 70%. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for Series 82?
Requires association with and sponsorship by a FINRA (or other applicable SRO) member firm, and the SIE is a co-requisite (a candidate must pass both the SIE and the Series 82).
Last verified July 2026 against FINRA — Series 82. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Series 82 section breakdown
The Series 82 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 82 (50 Q)
Series 82 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Series 82 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Series 82 (pass 700/1000).
How Series 82 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Series 82 time strategy
With 50 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 108 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Series 82 (50 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 82 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Series 82, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Series 82 (50 Q)
- FINRA — Supervision · 5
- Series 79 — Rule 144 · 2
- Series 79 — Underwriting · 2
- Series 6 — Mutual Funds · 1
- Series 63 — USA · 1
- Series 63 — Definition · 1
- Series 63 — Howey Test · 1
- Series 63 — Agent · 1
Series 82 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Series 82 · 50 Q in 90m. Private placements — Reg D exemptions, accredited-investor & suitability rules, solicitation & recordkeeping. Pass 70%. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Series 82 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Series 82
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what Series 82 really tests
The Series 82, from FINRA, is the Private Securities Offerings Representative Qualification Examination, qualifying a person to solicit and sell private-placement securities in a primary offering. It has 50 scored multiple-choice questions (plus 5 unscored pretest, 55 total) in 1 hour 30 minutes, with a passing score of 70%. The SIE is a co-requisite, and firm sponsorship is required.
Preparation tips
- Take the SIE alongside — it is a co-requisite.
- Master Regulation D and private-placement rules.
- Focus on suitability and disclosure obligations.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting that the SIE must also be passed for the registration.
- Confusing private placements with public-offering rules.
Series 82 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.
- SIE co-requisite
- Private-placement basics
- Regulation D
- Solicitation and sales
- Suitability and disclosure
- Regulatory rules
- Full 50-question mocks
- Timed 1.5-hour practice
- Pass 70%
Where Series 82 can take you
A strong Series 82 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Private Securities Offerings Representative
- SIE co-requisite
Best books & official prep for Series 82
- Series 82 content outline — FINRA
- Private Securities Offerings (Series 82) exam prep — Various
Official practice: Study the FINRA Series 82 content outline on private placements alongside the SIE (a co-requisite), toward the 70% pass mark.
Previous-year papers: FINRA publishes the content outline; commercial providers supply practice questions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Series 82 exam pattern?
- FINRA Series 82 — Private Securities Offerings Representative contains 50 questions across 1 section: Series 82 (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does Series 82 have negative marking?
- No — Series 82 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Series 82 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. Series 82 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise Series 82 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length Series 82 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 82?
- Series 82 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Series 82 · 50 Q in 90m. Private placements — Reg D exemptions, accredited-investor & suitability rules, solicitation & recordkeeping. Pass 70%. · Official language: English.
- How long is the Series 82 exam?
- Series 82 runs for 90 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 82?
- Series 82 is split into: Series 82 (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Series 82 · 50 Q in 90m. Private placements — Reg D exemptions, accredited-investor & suitability rules, solicitation & recordkeeping. Pass 70%. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Series 82?
- 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 82 test adaptive?
- No — Series 82 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Series 82 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Series 82 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Series 82 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Series 82 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 82 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Series 82 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Series 82 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Series 82 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 82 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Series 82 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 82 syllabus?
- The Series 82 syllabus maps to its 1 section: Series 82 (50 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 82?
- Requires association with and sponsorship by a FINRA (or other applicable SRO) member firm, and the SIE is a co-requisite (a candidate must pass both the SIE and the Series 82). Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Series 82 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Series 82 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Series 82 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 82 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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