SIE Exam Dumps - FINRA General Securities Representative Questions and Answers

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is responsible for issuing and guaranteeing the performance of listed options contracts, including Long-term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are long-term options.

D is correctbecause LEAPS are a type of listed options contract cleared by the OCC.

Ais incorrect because listed stocks are not options contracts.

Bis incorrect because over-the-counter bonds are not cleared by the OCC.

Cis incorrect because ETFs are not options, though ETF options may be cleared by the OCC.

Buying a call option gives the investor the right to purchase the stock at a fixed price (strike price). If the stock’s price rises significantly, the value of the call option increases, allowing the investor to profit.

B is correctbecause a call option profits directly from a stock price increase.

Ais incorrect because a put option profits from a stock price decline.

CandDare incorrect because selling options limits profit potential and exposes the seller to significant risk if the stock moves unfavorably.

FINRA’s Continuing Education (CE) requirements include the Regulatory Element, which must be completed:

Within 120 days of the second anniversary of a registered representative’s initialregistration.

Every three years thereafter (changed to every two years as of 2023).

C is correctbecause registered persons must complete the CE Regulatory Element after their initial requirement and then every two years.

AandBare incorrect because CE is not required annually or semiannually.

Dis incorrect because CE is not tied to customer complaints.

The beta coefficient measures the sensitivity of a stock's returns relative to the overall market (usually the S&P 500). A beta of:

1.0indicates the stock moves in line with the market.

Greater than 1.0suggests the stock is more volatile than the market.

Less than 1.0suggests the stock is less volatile.

D is correctbecause beta specifically compares the volatility of a stock to the market.

Ais incorrect as beta does not measure the market’s volatility.

Bis incorrect as beta considers both upside and downside movements.

Cis incorrect as beta does not measure liquidity.

Under the Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act of 1988, the SEC may impose acivil penalty of up to three timesthe profit gained or loss avoided (referred to as "treble damages") on individuals found guilty of insider trading.

B is correctbecause treble damages equal three times the profit or avoided loss.

Ais incorrect because the penalty is not limited to one time the profit.

CandDare incorrect because the penalty is capped at three times, not six or ten times.

Step by Step Explanation:

SIPC Coverage: Protects customers of brokerage firms against the loss of securities and cash due to broker-dealer insolvency, but it does not protect against market losses.

FDIC Coverage: Protects bank deposits (checking, savings, CDs) up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution.

Incorrect Options:

A: SIPC covers both securities and cash held at brokerage firms (within limits).

C & D: Money market mutual funds are not FDIC insured, and securities are not covered by the FDIC.

References:

SIPC Overview:SIPC Coverage.

FDIC Insurance:FDIC Coverage.

Step by Step Explanation:

Regulatory Element Requirement: Newly registered persons must complete the Continuing Education (CE) Regulatory Element on the second anniversary of their initial registration and every three years thereafter.

Incorrect Options:

A: The requirement begins on the second anniversary, not the following calendar year.

D: The cycle is every three years, not five.

References:

FINRA Rule 1240 (Continuing Education): FINRA Rule 1240.

Step by Step Explanation:

403(b) Accounts: These tax-advantaged retirement plans are specifically for employees of public schools, tax-exempt organizations, and certain other nonprofit employers, such ashospitals.

Incorrect Options:

Volunteer Workers: Ineligible unless they are also employees.

Small Business Owners and Military Personnel: These groups typically qualify for other retirement plans, not 403(b).

References:

IRS Publication 571 (403(b) Plans): IRS 403(b) Guidance.

When an economy operates near full capacity, additional money in circulation leads to inflation, as demand exceeds the economy’s ability to increase supply.

B is correctbecause inflation is the primary impact when supply cannot keep up with excess demand.

Ais incorrect because output does not significantly increase when capacity is already maximized.

Cis incorrect because velocity measures the rate at which money circulates, not the impact of oversupply.

Dis incorrect as unemployment is already low when the economy is at full capacity.

Step by Step Explanation:

Liquidity Risk: Refers to the difficulty of selling a security quickly without significantly affecting its price. This is common in thinly traded securities or complex instruments.

Other Risks:

Credit Risk: Relates to the possibility of default by the issuer.

Market Risk: Pertains to overall price changes due to market conditions.

Prepayment Risk: Associated with mortgage-backed securities and early repayment of loans.

References:

SEC Investor Bulletin on Risks: SEC Risk Guidance.