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In the quote EUR/USD = 1.1050, what does EUR represent?

The base currency

The quote currency

The pip size

The settlement currency

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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Series 34 Exam

40 scored

Exam Questions

FINRA

70%

Passing Score

FINRA

1 hour

Time Limit

FINRA

$90

Exam Fee

NFA

Series 3/32

Paired Proficiency

NFA

200

Practice Questions

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FINRA currently lists the Series 34 at 40 scored questions in 60 minutes with a 70% passing score, and NFA lists the exam fee at $90. NFA's official outline names four major subject areas but does not publish official percentage weights, so this practice bank emphasizes regulatory requirements, leverage, calculations, options, and customer-risk issues in proportion to outline breadth.

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1In the quote EUR/USD = 1.1050, what does EUR represent?

A.The base currency

B.The quote currency

C.The pip size

D.The settlement currency

Explanation: In a currency pair, the first currency listed is the base currency and the second is the quote currency. EUR/USD therefore expresses how many U.S. dollars are needed for one euro.

2A retail customer wants to buy EUR/USD quoted at 1.1048/1.1050. Which price normally applies?

A.1.1048, the bid

B.1.1050, the ask

C.1.1049, the midpoint

D.Whichever side moved last

Explanation: A customer buying the base currency pays the ask price. In EUR/USD, buying euros means paying dollars at the dealer's ask.

3Which description best fits the retail off-exchange forex market?

A.A centralized exchange with a single clearinghouse for all trades

B.A decentralized over-the-counter market of dealers and liquidity providers

C.A market that only settles through physical banknote delivery

D.A government-run auction market for all currency trading

Explanation: Retail off-exchange forex is primarily an over-the-counter market rather than a centralized exchange. Prices are quoted through dealers, counterparties, and liquidity providers instead of one exchange order book.

4A U.S. importer must pay a supplier in euros in 30 days. Which position most directly hedges the risk that the euro rises against the dollar?

A.Short EUR/USD

B.Long EUR/USD

C.Short USD/JPY

D.Long GBP/USD

Explanation: The importer will need to buy euros later, so a rising euro would increase the dollar cost. A long EUR/USD position benefits if the euro appreciates, helping offset that exposure.

5Under normal market convention, a spot forex trade typically settles:

A.The same business day

B.The next business day

C.Two business days after trade date

D.Only at month-end

Explanation: Spot forex settlement is generally T+2 for most currency pairs. That means value date is usually two business days after the trade date unless a specific pair has a different convention.

6What normally happens when a stop order is triggered in forex?

A.It cancels automatically

B.It becomes a market order to execute at the next available price

C.It becomes a limit order at the current bid

D.It guarantees execution at the exact stop price

Explanation: A standard stop order becomes a market order once the trigger price is reached. It is designed to prioritize execution, not to guarantee the exact stop price in a fast market.

7Which quote is stated in American terms?

A.JPY 150 per USD

B.CAD 1.35 per USD

C.USD 0.74 per AUD

D.MXN 17 per USD

Explanation: American terms quote the U.S. dollar price of one unit of foreign currency. USD 0.74 per AUD fits that form because it states the dollar value of one Australian dollar.

8Current EUR/USD is 1.1000. Which order would normally be placed below the market to buy only if price falls to a desired level?

A.Buy stop

B.Buy limit

C.Sell stop

D.Market order

Explanation: A buy limit order is entered below the current market and seeks execution only at that price or better. Traders use it when they want to buy on a pullback rather than chase the market higher.

9If EUR/USD is 1.1000 and USD/CHF is 0.9000, the implied EUR/CHF cross rate is closest to:

A.0.8100

B.0.9900

C.1.2222

D.1.9000

Explanation: To derive EUR/CHF, multiply EUR/USD by USD/CHF when USD is the common currency. Here, 1.1000 x 0.9000 = 0.9900.

10A U.S. exporter expects to receive pounds in 60 days and worries GBP may fall against USD. Which hedge best matches that exposure?

A.Long GBP/USD

B.Short GBP/USD

C.Long USD/CAD

D.Short EUR/USD

Explanation: The exporter will receive pounds and later convert them into dollars, so falling GBP hurts the dollar value of those receipts. A short GBP/USD position benefits if the pound weakens, offsetting that risk.

About the Series 34 Exam

The Series 34 is the NFA retail forex proficiency exam administered by FINRA. It qualifies individuals seeking approval as a forex firm or forex associated person to engage in off-exchange retail forex, when paired with the required Series 3 or Series 32 proficiency path unless an exemption applies.

Assessment

40 scored questions plus 5 unscored experimental questions

Time Limit

1 hour

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$90 (NFA/FINRA)

Series 34 Exam Content Outline

Official weight not published (practice emphasis 25%)

Forex Market Knowledge

Currency pairs, quoting conventions, order handling, hedging uses, spot-market structure, and rollover basics.

Official weight not published (practice emphasis 25%)

Forex Regulatory Requirements

RFED, FCM, IB, AP registration concepts, risk disclosures, promotional-material restrictions, supervision, and customer onboarding.

Official weight not published (practice emphasis 20%)

Economics and Exchange-Rate Drivers

Central-bank policy, inflation, growth, interest-rate differentials, intervention, trade flows, and market sentiment.

Official weight not published (practice emphasis 30%)

Forex Calculations, Options, and Risks

Pips, profit and loss, leverage, margin, financing charges, OTC forex options, and key retail-forex risks.

How to Pass the Series 34 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Assessment: 40 scored questions plus 5 unscored experimental questions
Time limit: 1 hour
Exam fee: $90

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Series 34 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize quote conventions first: base currency, counter currency, pips, bid/ask spread, long, and short.

2Treat regulatory questions as application questions, not just definitions. Know what must be disclosed, approved, documented, and supervised.

3Practice profit-and-loss, margin, and pip-value calculations until they feel mechanical under time pressure.

4Connect macro concepts to currency direction. Interest-rate expectations, inflation, trade flows, and central-bank policy should all map to currency strength or weakness.

5Read every risk answer carefully because Series 34 often tests leverage, rollover costs, conflicts in promotions, and the limits of customer protections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Series 34 exam?

The Series 34 is the Retail Off-Exchange Forex Examination. NFA requires it for individuals seeking approval as a forex firm or forex associated person before they engage in off-exchange retail forex, unless a specific exemption applies.

How many questions are on Series 34?

FINRA lists 40 scored questions with a 60-minute time limit. NFA's study-outline page also notes 5 additional experimental questions that do not count toward the grade.

What score do I need to pass Series 34?

The passing score is 70%, which means 28 of the 40 scored questions must be answered correctly.

Do I also need Series 3 or Series 32?

Yes, in most cases. For forex proficiency, NFA requires Series 34 in addition to satisfying the Series 3 or Series 32 path, unless an exemption applies under NFA's proficiency rules.

Do I need firm sponsorship to take Series 34?

No sponsor is required just to enroll for the exam. Sponsorship matters later when you apply for the relevant NFA registration as a forex associated person or firm.

Did the Series 34 exam change for 2026?

As of March 11, 2026, I did not find a newly published 2026 Series 34 content-outline revision or exam-format change. FINRA still lists 40 scored questions, 1 hour, and a 70% passing score, and NFA still uses the same four major subject areas.