NASAA · Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Exam (Series 66) practice exams
NASAA's Series 66 combined state law exam — practice against the official content outline, with every answer explained.
Or read 15 sample questions with answers.
About the Series 66 exam
The Series 66 qualifies individuals as both state securities agents and investment adviser representatives. It is taken with the Series 7.
These practice exams follow NASAA's outline: economic factors and business information 8%, investment vehicle characteristics 17%, client recommendations and strategies 30%, and laws, regulations and unethical business practices 45%.
The real exam
Public information published by NASAA. A ExamWize practice exam matches this format — it is not a copy of the exam's contents.
- Format
- 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 10 unscored pretest) in 150 minutes. The Series 7 is a corequisite.
- Cost
- NASAA and FINRA list the fee — check the current exam fee before you enroll.
- Scoring
- You need 73 of 100 scored questions correct. Practice scores here use a 73% pass line.
- Validity
- Generally valid for two years if you aren't registered in the related capacity during that time.
Practice by exam topic
ExamWize practice exams draw questions in these same proportions, from a bank of 597 Series 66 questions. Open a topic for what it covers and free questions with answers.
Who it's for
- Series 7 representatives who also want to act as IARs
- Dual registrants at firms offering brokerage and advisory services
- Candidates who would otherwise need both the Series 63 and 65
How to prepare
- Laws and ethics are 45% of the exam — master the Uniform Securities Act definitions, exemptions and Administrator powers.
- Know NASAA's unethical practices for both broker-dealer agents and investment advisers.
- Recommendations are 30% — practice suitability, portfolio strategies, tax and retirement questions.
- Review fiduciary duty, custody, performance fees and brochure delivery for advisers.
See the free Series 66 cheat sheet for a one-page domain summary, and the content policy for how these questions are written.
Free Series 66 practice resources
- 15 free Series 66 practice questionsSpread across the exam's topics, each with the answer and an explanation for every option.
- Free 10-question diagnosticA quick, scored check of where you stand, with no account needed.
- Series 66 cheat sheetThe topics and the facts that come up most, on one page.
- Series 66 study guideHow to plan your preparation.
Series 66 exam FAQ
- What is the format of the Series 66 exam?
- 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 10 unscored pretest) in 150 minutes. The Series 7 is a corequisite.
- How much does the Series 66 exam cost?
- NASAA and FINRA list the fee — check the current exam fee before you enroll.
- How is the Series 66 exam scored?
- You need 73 of 100 scored questions correct. Practice scores here use a 73% pass line.
- How long is the credential valid?
- Generally valid for two years if you aren't registered in the related capacity during that time.
- How many Series 66 practice questions does ExamWize have?
- 597 original practice questions, drawn into full practice exams in the same format and domain proportions as the real Series 66. Every option has its own explanation.
- Are these real Series 66 exam questions?
- No. Every question is original, written from NASAA's public content outline — never copied from the real exam or from exam dumps. They match the real exam's format, not its contents.
- Can I try ExamWize for free?
- Yes. The free diagnostic has 10 Series 66 practice questions with a full explanation for every answer, and no account is needed.