EXAMFX SIE QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
What is the maximum amount of SIPC coverage available to each separate customer?
Ans>> $500,000 including up to $250,000 in cash
If a customer purchases securities and does not settle the account 4 business days, what should the
brokerage firm do first?
Ans>> Ask for an extension of time from the SRO or cancel the trade and sell off the purchased
securities
When must a customer who purchases securities in a cash or margin account pay for the securities?
Ans>> 4 business days
What is the maximum insurance the SIPC provides customer accounts for unreturned cash?
Ans>> $250,000
1
,If a customer purchases securities and does not settle the account in 4 business days, what is the
brokerage firm's first order of business?
Ans>> To sell off the purchased securities and freeze the account for 90 days
What act covers the trading of securities after they have been issued, the regulation of
exchanges, and the regulation of broker/dealers?
Ans>> The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
What term describes the legislation that regulates the sale of securities at the state level?
Ans>> Blue Sky laws
What entity is responsible for the safekeeping of an investment company's cash and securities?
Ans>> The custodian
Between what two parties does the underwriting agreement exist?
Ans>> The issuer and the managing underwriter
2
,What FINRA bylaw regulates to dealings between member firms?
Ans>> Uniform Practice Code
What FINRA bylaw defines the proper methods for handling violations of trade practice rules?
Ans>> Code of Procedure
An underwriter is also known as what?
Ans>> Investment Banker
What act of legislation created The Securities and Exchange Commission?
Ans>> The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
What FINRA bylaw is concerned with the settlement of disputes?
Ans>> Code of Arbitration
What is the maximum insurance the SIPC provides customer accounts for unreturned securities?
Ans>> $500,000
3
, When a firm effects trades for its own account, it is known as the principal. In what capacity is it
considered to act?
Ans>> Dealer
What SRO enforces MSRB rules?
Ans>> FINRA
An investment adviser receives a fee for his services. What is this fee classified as?
Ans>> An operating expense of the fund
Under Reg. T, what can a customer do if his account is frozen for 90 days?
Ans>> Purchase securities on a cash basis
Whether the broker/dealer acted as an agent or a principal in a transaction must be disclosed
on what document?
Ans>> Trade confirmation
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ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
What is the maximum amount of SIPC coverage available to each separate customer?
Ans>> $500,000 including up to $250,000 in cash
If a customer purchases securities and does not settle the account 4 business days, what should the
brokerage firm do first?
Ans>> Ask for an extension of time from the SRO or cancel the trade and sell off the purchased
securities
When must a customer who purchases securities in a cash or margin account pay for the securities?
Ans>> 4 business days
What is the maximum insurance the SIPC provides customer accounts for unreturned cash?
Ans>> $250,000
1
,If a customer purchases securities and does not settle the account in 4 business days, what is the
brokerage firm's first order of business?
Ans>> To sell off the purchased securities and freeze the account for 90 days
What act covers the trading of securities after they have been issued, the regulation of
exchanges, and the regulation of broker/dealers?
Ans>> The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
What term describes the legislation that regulates the sale of securities at the state level?
Ans>> Blue Sky laws
What entity is responsible for the safekeeping of an investment company's cash and securities?
Ans>> The custodian
Between what two parties does the underwriting agreement exist?
Ans>> The issuer and the managing underwriter
2
,What FINRA bylaw regulates to dealings between member firms?
Ans>> Uniform Practice Code
What FINRA bylaw defines the proper methods for handling violations of trade practice rules?
Ans>> Code of Procedure
An underwriter is also known as what?
Ans>> Investment Banker
What act of legislation created The Securities and Exchange Commission?
Ans>> The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
What FINRA bylaw is concerned with the settlement of disputes?
Ans>> Code of Arbitration
What is the maximum insurance the SIPC provides customer accounts for unreturned securities?
Ans>> $500,000
3
, When a firm effects trades for its own account, it is known as the principal. In what capacity is it
considered to act?
Ans>> Dealer
What SRO enforces MSRB rules?
Ans>> FINRA
An investment adviser receives a fee for his services. What is this fee classified as?
Ans>> An operating expense of the fund
Under Reg. T, what can a customer do if his account is frozen for 90 days?
Ans>> Purchase securities on a cash basis
Whether the broker/dealer acted as an agent or a principal in a transaction must be disclosed
on what document?
Ans>> Trade confirmation
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