Series 79 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) Quiz

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a body that provides tools, templates and other resources to small firms of not more than 150 representatives to protect investors. Learn more about this body below. All the best.

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1.

Who are options created by?
- A.
  
  Issuer
- B.
  
  O.C.C
2.

If Disqualified from registration, you can file ______ for a hearing
- A.
  
  14b-9
- B.
  
  Mc-400
- C.
  
  10b-18
- D.
  
  Nyse rule 44
3.

Who needs a series 7 as well as a series 79?
4.

How long does a special inactive last for after discharge?
- A.
  
  120 days
- B.
  
  2 years
- C.
  
  2 years + 90 day grace period
- D.
  
  10 years
5.

After receiving notice, how long do you have to complete your regulatory element?
- A.
  
  180 days
- B.
  
  120 days
- C.
  
  2 years
6.

How often does one take the regulatory element?
- A.
  
  Every 2 years
- B.
  
  2 years after registration, every 3 years after that
- C.
  
  Every 3 years
- D.
  
  3 years after registration, every 2 years after that
7.

Which best describes front running?
- A.
  
  Wash sales
- B.
  
  Trading ahead of client orders
- C.
  
  Pegging
- D.
  
  Capping
8.

When Pegging, you
- A.
  
  Keep the price of a stock from rising
- B.
  
  Keep the price of a stock from falling
9.

When Capping, you
- A.
  
  Keep the price from falling
- B.
  
  Keep the price from rising
10.

A u-5 must be submitted within
- A.
  
  10 days
- B.
  
  20 days
- C.
  
  30 days
11.

How long do you have for the transgression of a felony or misdemeanor?
- A.
  
  180 days
- B.
  
  2 years
- C.
  
  5 years
- D.
  
  10 years
12.

True or false: If you work in public finance, you are considered a RR
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

True or False: if you work for the DPP you are considered a Registered Rep
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What is the waiting period for unsuccessful attempts on the series 79
- A.
  
  30 days after 1st and 2nd attempt 180days every time after
- B.
  
  30 days between each test
- C.
  
  30 days after 1st,2nd and 3rd attempt, 180 days each time after
15.

Which best describes the Securities exchange act of 1934?
- A.
  
  Created by Finra, regulates bonds
- B.
  
  Created by Finra, regulates secondary markets
- C.
  
  Created by SEC, Regulates bonds
- D.
  
  Created by SEC, Regulates secondary market
16.

What are the penalties for an individual who commits a criminal crime and who regulates it?
- A.
  
  Up to $25mm - SEC
- B.
  
  Up to $5m and 20 years in jail regulated by DOJ
- C.
  
  Must give up profits and up to 3 times the profit SEC
- D.
  
  Must give up profits and up to 3 times the profit DOJ
17.

What are the penalties for an individual who commits a civil crime? Who regulates this?
- A.
  
  Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount- SEC
- B.
  
  Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount - DOJ
- C.
  
  Up to $5m and 20 years in jail regulated by DOJ
- D.
  
  Up to $25 regulated by DOJ
18.

What are the penalties for a corporation who commits a criminal crime and who regulates it?
- A.
  
  Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount- SEC
- B.
  
  Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount - DOJ
- C.
  
  Up to $5m and 20 years in jail regulated by DOJ
- D.
  
  Up to $25 regulated by DOJ
19.

A company wants to buy back stocks, what section must he abide by?
- A.
  
  Section 3011
- B.
  
  Section 10b-18
- C.
  
  Section 10b-5
- D.
  
  435(5)
20.

Who files a WSP and how often?
- A.
  
  BOD annually
- B.
  
  BOD quarterly
- C.
  
  CEO annually
- D.
  
  CEO quarterly
21.

A client buys an IPO, they get a prospectus and a confirmation in the mail. Which document does the investment bank keep and how long are they required to keep it?
- A.
  
  Both Documents 2 years
- B.
  
  Confirmation 3 years
- C.
  
  Confirmation 2 years
- D.
  
  Prospectus 3 years
22.

How often is AML Tested?
- A.
  
  Quarterly
- B.
  
  Semi-annually
- C.
  
  Annually
23.

Which best describes OSJ?
- A.
  
  Structures Public Offers
- B.
  
  Signs off on company literature
- C.
  
  Structures private placements
- D.
  
  All of the above
24.

An OSJ, must be supervised by an
- A.
  
  Officer
- B.
  
  Owner of 10% or more
- C.
  
  Principle
- D.
  
  Shareholder
25.

True or False: The Patriot act backs CIP?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False