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What Is the SIE Passing Score?
The SIE passing score is 70 on FINRA 0-100 scale, with 75 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest items on exam day.
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What is the SIE passing score?
The SIE passing score is 70 on FINRA 0-100 scale. Candidates see 85 total items on exam day: 75 scored multiple-choice questions plus 10 unidentified pretest items, with 105 minutes to finish.
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What to remember
- The passing score is 70 on FINRA 0-100 scale.
- Only 75 questions are scored, even though 85 total items appear on exam day.
- Practice scores should clear the passing line repeatedly before you trust your readiness.
Sample question
A candidate sees 85 SIE items on exam day. How many are scored?
70
75
85
105
Answer: 75
FINRA lists 75 scored questions plus 10 unscored pretest items for the SIE.
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