How many questions are on the exam?
How much time can I expect to spend on the Series 9/10 study materials?
Where do I take the Series 9/10 examination?
How often is the Series 9/10 exam administered?
Is there a fee for the Series 9/10 Exam?
If I fail, how long do I have to wait before I can re-sit for the Series 9/10 exam?
Am I required to take both exams at the same time?
Am I allowed to take a calculator into the exam center?
Will I be allowed to take paper into the exam center?
Do I have to be sponsored to take this exam?
What score is required to pass the Series 9/10 examination?
How many questions are on the exam? The Series 9, Regulation of Options, exam contains 55 options questions, and the Series 10 exam contains 145 questions.
How long is the exam? 90 minutes for Series 9; 4 hours for Series 10.
How is the Series exam set up? You should anticipate a “bell-curve” exam. Which means the exam will start out at an easier level. As you progress through the exam, approaching the middle of the exam, test questions will become more difficult. As you near the end of the exam questions will once again become easier.
How much time can I expect to spend on the Series 9/10 study materials? You should plan to spend approximately 120 to 140 hours in study preparation, including the final exams. Keir Educational Resources strongly recommends that you complete your Series 9/10 study within three weeks to 5 months, but no longer than 5 months.
Do I need a class? With accurate study materials and strong study habits, Keir will get you through. Our pass rates soar as high as 98.68% for first-time test takers…without a class! However, many students participate in classes. For information click on Class Locations and Dates.
Where do I take the Series 9/10 examination? The Series 9/10 examination is a proctored exam and must be taken at a qualified exam center. To locate the one nearest you, please see www.prometric.com.
How often is the Series 9/10 exam administered? Testing centers offer the exam at various dates.
Is there a fee for the Series 9/10 Exam? Yes, $70 for Series 9 and $110 for Series 10.
If I fail, how long do I have to wait before I can re-sit for the Series 9/10 exam? You must wait 30 days to re-test. However, if you fail more than three times, you wait 6 months before you become eligible again.
Am I required to take both exams at the same time? No, you may take them in order or within the 120-day enrollment period.
Am I allowed to take a calculator into the exam center? No. However, the exam center provides calculators upon request.
Will I be allowed to take paper into the exam center? No. However, the exam center provides scratch paper.
Do I have to be sponsored to take this exam? Yes.
What score is required to pass the Series 9/10 examination? 70% on both exams.