CSLB General Building (B) Trade Practice Test
Frequently asked questions
How many FINRA SIE practice questions are here?+
400 original practice questions across the 4 official content areas of the SIE exam — Capital Markets (16%), Products & Their Risks (44%), Trading/Accounts/Prohibited Activities (31%), and the Regulatory Framework (9%) — weighted like the real exam, in English, 中文 and Español.
What is the real FINRA SIE exam like?+
75 scored questions (85 total, incl. 10 unscored pretest), a 105-minute time limit, and about 70% to pass. It's taken at a Prometric testing center. The first-time pass rate is roughly 74%.
Do I need a firm sponsor to take the SIE?+
No. The SIE requires NO employer/firm sponsor, which makes it the ideal entry point into the securities industry — you can pass it on your own, then a firm sponsors you for the Series 6 or 7 'top-off' once hired.
Are these the real FINRA exam questions?+
No. Every question is 100% original, written from public securities law and regulation (the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940, and FINRA rules). We never copy real exam questions or paid prep material.
Can I study the SIE material in Chinese or Spanish?+
Yes — PrepPass practice and study guides are in English, 中文 and Español. The official exam is in English, so you can switch the question language to English any time to rehearse the exact terminology you'll see on test day.