125 scored items
FINRA's Series 7 content outline assigns 125 scored items across four job functions.
Open outline guideSeries 7 question count
Series 7 has 125 scored items plus 5 pretest items.
The practical planning number is 130 total items at the appointment, but only 125 are scored. The extra unidentified pretest items are not labeled, so your pacing plan should treat every question seriously.
Question count
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5 pretest items
The current outline lists 5 additional unidentified pretest items that do not count toward the final score.
Read pretest guide130 total items
Because pretest items are unidentified, candidates should pace the exam as if every item matters.
Open pacing guideSource checked June 1, 2026 against FINRA's Series 7 content outline and FINRA's Series 7 exam page. Free Exam Prep Hub uses original practice questions and is independent and unofficial.
Study implication
Question count should shape your timing plan.
Practice by function
The largest item block is recommendation-heavy, so do not split study time evenly across all topics.
Open topic practiceCheck passing-score context
Use the 72 passing score with topic concentration and timed performance, not as a guarantee.
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