Series 7 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Series 7 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Series 7 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 40 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Series 7 Vocabulary Game
Seeking New Business
Opening Customer Accounts
Investments and Recommendations
Orders and Settlement
Sources for these terms (24)
- FINRA — Series 7 (General Securities Representative Qualification Examination) Content Outline · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 2210 — Communications with the Public · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 4210 — Margin Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 11870 — Customer Account Transfer Contracts · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 17 CFR Part 230: General Rules and Regulations, Securities Act of 1933 (§§ 230.134, 230.144, 230.144A, 230.147, 230.405, 230.501, 230.506) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 17 CFR 239.36: Form F-6, for Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Depositary Shares Evidenced by American Depositary Receipts · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 17 CFR Part 240: General Rules and Regulations, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§§ 240.9b-1, 240.10b-10, 240.14e-1, 240.15c2-12, 240.15c6-1, 240.15l-1, 240.17a-3, 240.17a-4) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 17 CFR 242.203: Regulation SHO — Borrowing and Delivery Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 17 CFR Part 270: Rules and Regulations, Investment Company Act of 1940 (§§ 270.6c-11, 270.12b-1, 270.22c-1) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 12 CFR Part 220: Credit by Brokers and Dealers (Regulation T) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- eCFR — 31 CFR Part 1023: Rules for Brokers or Dealers in Securities (§§ 1023.220, 1023.320) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MSRB Rule G-15 — Confirmation, Clearance, Settlement and Other Uniform Practice Requirements with Respect to Transactions with Customers · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MSRB Rule G-32 — Disclosures in Connection with Primary Offerings · Source checked 2026-11-01
- MSRB Rule G-33 — Calculations · Source checked 2026-11-01
- TreasuryDirect — Treasury Bills · Source checked 2026-11-01
- TreasuryDirect — Treasury Notes · Source checked 2026-11-01
- TreasuryDirect — Treasury Bonds · Source checked 2026-11-01
- TreasuryDirect — Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- TreasuryDirect — Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities (STRIPS) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IRS — Publication 550: Investment Income and Expenses (Including Capital Gains and Losses) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IRS — Publication 590-B: Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IRS — Retirement Topics: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SIPC — What SIPC Protects · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 26 U.S.C. 856: Definition of real estate investment trust (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the Series 7 Exam
The most comprehensive securities license: 125 scored questions in 3 hours 45 minutes, with a scaled passing score of 72. The Series 7 is challenging but passable with dedicated study and extensive practice.
Exam sponsor: FINRA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
125 questions
Time Limit
3 hours 45 minutes
Passing Score
72 (scaled score)
Reported exam pass rate: Not listed by FINRA. FINRA's Series 7 exam page and content outline list no candidate pass rate; third-party percentages are estimates, not FINRA statistics. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- FINRA Series 7 Page · Source checked 2026-10-21Checked: 125 items, 3 hours 45 minutes, passing score 72, cost $395, SIE corequisite, member-firm sponsorship.
- Series 7 Content Outline · Source checked 2026-10-21Checked: 125 scored + 5 unscored pretest items (130), function weights 7/9/73/11%, scores equated to a common scale.
- FINRA SIE and Exam Restructuring FAQ · Source checked 2026-10-21Checked: the SIE and Series 7 can be passed in either order; current retake waits 30/30/180 days.
- FINRA Regulatory Notice 26-18 · Source checked 2026-10-21Checked: retake waits shorten to 15 and 60 calendar days effective January 19, 2027; Form U4 enrollment opens a 120-day Prometric testing window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Series 7 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Series 7 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 40 Series 7 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Series 7 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the FINRA content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the Series 7 pass rate?
FINRA's Series 7 exam page and content outline list no candidate pass rate, so treat third-party percentages as estimates, not FINRA statistics. It's considered one of the most challenging FINRA exams: 125 scored questions over 3 hours 45 minutes, and a passing score of 72 (a scaled score, not a fixed number of correct answers). Our 869 practice questions help you prepare effectively.
How can I pass the Series 7 on my first try?
To pass the Series 7 on your first try: 1) Study for 2-4 months, dedicating 100-200 hours total. 2) Master options strategies thoroughly (they're heavily tested). 3) Complete 800-1000 practice questions. 4) Score 80%+ consistently on practice exams before scheduling. 5) Use our AI tutor for complex concepts.