Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam (Series 63) - Finra

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Question #1 Verified Q&A
The Uniform Securities Act (USA) is
A federal legislation that requires all states to adopt the same registration requirements for all.
B a group of laws requiring state-issued securities, such as municipal bonds, to be registered with.
C a set of guidelines for individual states to follow when formulating their own securities’ laws.
D a body of laws governing the purchase and sale of securities within a single state.
Correct Answer: a set of guidelines for individual states to follow when formulating their own securities’ laws.
Explanation:
The Uniform Securities Act (USA) provides a model for states to follow when formulating their own securities laws. It does not, itself, contain any laws.
Question #2 Verified Q&A
Once you have passed the Series 63 examination, which entity must then approve your application to sell securities?
A the state administrator
B SEC
C NASAA
D FINRA
Correct Answer: the state administrator
Explanation:
Once you have passed the Series 63 exam, it is the state administrator who can approve or deny your registration. NASAA developed the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination and FINRA administers it. The SEC is not a party to the state registration process.
Question #3 Verified Q&A
Which of the following securities would not necessarily be exempt from state registration?
A a stock listed as a NASDAQ National Market Issue.
B a bond issued by another state’s employees’ credit union
C a bond guaranteed by the Canadian government
D a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Correct Answer: a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Explanation:
Stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange would not necessarily be exempt from state registration. Stocks that are registered with the SEC, such as NASDAQ National Market Issue stocks, securities issued or guaranteed by the Canadian government, and securities issued or guaranteed by banks or credit unions are all exempt.
Question #4 Verified Q&A
Moe is a registered investment adviser doing business under the name of MoeMoney Investment Advisers, LLC. Larry, Curly, and Mary all hold positions with the firm. Larry is on the board of directors; Mary is a sales representative for the firm; and Curly is an administrative assistant, who performs clerical duties. Given that Moe is already a registered investment adviser, which of the other three are automatically registered as investment adviser representatives?
A Larry only
B Larry, Mary and Curly
C Larry and Mary only
D Mary and Curly only
Correct Answer: Larry only
Explanation:
As a director of the firm, Larry would automatically be registered as an investment adviser representative of MoeMoney Investment Advisers. Although directors and officers of the firm are automatically registered as investment adviser representatives, Mary, as a sales representative, would have to apply for her own registration. Curly does not need to be registered since he performs only clerical duties.
Question #5 Verified Q&A
Jack is employed by NewCorp, which is engaging in an initial public offering (IPO). Jack will need to register as a sales representative if he:
A engages in transactions with the underwriters of the IPO for the purpose of taking the firm public.
B Jack will need to register as a sales representative if he performs any one of the above activities.
C represents NewCorp in any transactions with financial institutions.
D participates in the selling of the new stock to individual investors.
Correct Answer: participates in the selling of the new stock to individual investors.
Explanation:
Jack will need to register as a sales representative if he participates in the sale of new stock to individual investors. Those who deal directly with the public need to register as sales representatives under the Uniform Securities Act. If Jack limits his involvement to transactions with the underwriters or financial institutions, he need not register.

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