The Securities Institute of America Introduces Dynamic Online Testing & Social Learning

The Securities Institute introduces new online exam software with customizable test criteria, social peer to peer learning in live online study groups, and real time tracking and reporting for managers and training directors.


Exam Customization

• Students can select topics, areas of focus, and number of questions for their practice tests
• Options include questions not previously seen or questions previously answered incorrectly
• Students can choose how answers are revealed

Social Learning

• Students who are preparing for their securities licensing exams using our online exam prep software can join live study groups while taking practice questions to discuss exam topics, exam questions, and test taking strategies Live 24 x 7
• Students can also get live help directly from an instructor when available

Test, Track & Interact

• Students may take practice exams using any PC, MAC, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry or Android device
• Managers and Training Directors can interact live online with their agents and can schedule, manage, and lead live group study sessions
• Managers and Training Directors can view real time dynamic reports on their agents’ progress

The Securities Institute of America is extremely pleased to introduce the next generation of world class exam prep software for securities industry professionals who need to complete their securities pre-licensing exams. Our new online exam prep software is the most advanced and dynamic online exam prep product offered in the market today. Students preparing for exams can create fully randomized tests by selecting the topics, number of questions, as well as how and when answers are revealed. The software has many additional levels of customization to allow students to further refine their testing options and area of focus. Once the students are confident in their knowledge of the material, they may move on to fully randomized final exams created by our software system. This is a huge improvement upon the static online exams currently available. No other exam prep solution offers such dynamic customization, and no other software will provide you with this level of exam preparation.


For over 15 years, The Securities Institute has been the leading developer of exam training technology for the securities industry. We are committed to providing the most updated material available, and are continually developing new and innovative ways to meet our students' exam preparation needs. Visit us today at http://www.securitiesce.com/, or give us a call at 877-218-1776.

Series 7 Exam Passing Score to Increase to 72%

The Securities Institute has received notice from FINRA that effective 11/7/11 the passing score for the series 7 exam will be increased to 72%  from 70%. The exam topics and focus of the questions will be altered as follows:

Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer through Customers and Potential Customers




Exam weight 27%

Number of Questions 68

Evaluates Customers’ Other Security Holdings, Financial Situation and Needs, Financial Status, Tax Status, and Investment Objectives

Exam weight 11%

Number of Questions 27

Opens Accounts, Transfers Assets, and Maintains Appropriate Account Records

Exam weight 11%

Number of Questions 27

Provides Customers with Information on Investments and Makes Suitable Recommendations

Exam weight2 8%

Number of Questions 70

Obtains and Verifies Customer’s Purchase and Sales Instructions, Enters Orders, and Follows Up

Exam weight 23%

Number of Questions 58

TOTAL 100%  250 questions

While we are not expecting a large change in the material being testing we do encourage people who are planning on taking the test to take it prior to the change as a higher passing score will make the exam harder to pass.




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