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Series 26 Practice Exam 3

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Identify which of the following statements accurately represents the rule regarding FINRA’s jurisdiction over terminated employees?

I. 1 year for non-registered employees

II. 2 years for registered personnel

III. 2 years for non-registered employees

IV. 4 years for registered personnel

I and II
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II and III
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III and IV
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I and IV
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Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Which of the below would one expect to find posted to the broker-dealer’s daily blotter?

The firm’s net capital as of that date.
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Identification of the securities and the amounts which were sold on that date.
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The settlement dates of the trades done on that date.
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Names and addresses of customers who did transactions on that date.
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question

A customer has expressed interest in investing in one of the mutual funds your firm has presented as suitable but they are concerned about meeting the minimum invest required to get into the fund. Which of the below would be the best source of this information?

SAI
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Sales literature
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The fund’s prospectus
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The fund’s Custodian
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question

In accordance with FINRA’s rules on the payment of continuing commissions, they are:

Not payable once a registered rep has left the industry.
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Payable to a retired rep on the condition they left the industry in good standing and had entered into a bona fide contract while still employed which calls for such payments.
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Payable to the surviving spouse of a retired registered rep with FINRA approval.
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Payable to a retired registered rep who has agreed to direct business to their former firm for a period of 5 years.
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

FINRA’s rules regarding compensation can be divided into two categories: cash and non-cash compensation. Which of the following is not considered non-cash compensation?

Computer software program which assists the member in analyzing fund performance
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Reimbursement of travel expenses to attend a fund-sponsored sales event
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Items of reminder advertising, such as pens and coffee cups with the fund’s logo on them
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Service fees
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question

An associated person wishes to open an account at a member firm other than their own. Permission of their employing member firm is mandatory if which of the following securities products are going to be purchased in the account?

I. Open-end investment company shares

II. Unit Investment Trust shares

III. Real Estate Investment Trust shares

IV. NYSE and NASDAQ listed stocks.

All of these
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IV only
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III and IV only
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I and II only
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question

A member firm’s minimum required Blanket Bond is based upon:

It’s highest net capital requirement for the 12 months preceding the current bond’s renewal date
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It’s average net capital requirement for the 12 months preceding the current bond’s renewal date
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The number of registered personnel employed by the firm during the previous 12 month period
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The number of transactions performed by the firm during the previous 12 month period
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question

As a Branch manager, you’ve come into possession of material non-public information about a publicly-traded listed stock. Under what circumstances is it permissible to trade on this information?

With permission from your Compliance or Legal Department
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With permission from FINRA or the SEC
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When the information is disseminated to the public
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Under no circumstances
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question

One of your agents has asked about sharing commissions with another agent and whether it is permitted.

Commission-sharing is not permitted.
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Commission-sharing with registered personnel of the same firm is permitted with managerial approval.
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Commission-sharing with legal or accounting professionals who the customer has on their financial team.
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Commission-sharing with agents at other member firms is permitted with approval of both agents’ managers.
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question

A client plans to annuitize their variable annuity contract. Once the paperwork has been completed, when will the insurance company begin making monthly payments?

Within 7 business days of receiving the paperwork
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Within 5 business days of receiving the paperwork
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Immediately upon receiving the paperwork
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At the time set forth in the VA contract and, if applicable, the prospectus and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940
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