How Many Questions Are on the Series 7 Exam?
Last updated May 2026. This article answers the specific questions candidates search for when preparing for Series 7 exams.
Total Questions on the Series 7
If you are preparing for the Series 7, you probably have specific questions about what the exam covers, how hard it is, and the best way to study. This article addresses those questions directly.
This section covers total questions on the series 7. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Questions by Topic Area
This section covers questions by topic area. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Scored vs Unscored Questions
This section covers scored vs unscored questions. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Pacing Strategy for 125 Questions
This section covers pacing strategy for 125 questions. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
FAQ
FAQ
125 scored questions plus 10 unscored pretest questions, for a total of 135. You have 225 minutes.
You need 72% of the 125 scored questions, which is at least 90 correct answers.
No. 125 are scored and 10 are unscored pretest questions. You will not know which is which, so treat every question as if it counts.
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