Series 7 Cheat Sheet.
The night-before summary, built like the exam.

Series 7 Exam — Fast Facts

• 125 scored questions
• 225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes) to complete
• 72% required to pass
• $300 exam fee

Because there are 125 questions and you need 72%, you must answer roughly 90 correctly to pass — plan to miss no more than about 35.

Pacing — Do the Math

With 225 minutes for 125 questions, budget about 1.8 minutes (roughly 108 seconds) per question. Flag and move on if a question runs long; return to it before time expires.

• Quarter check (~56 min): you should be near question 31.
• Halfway (~112 min): you should be near question 62.
• Three-quarter (~169 min): you should be near question 94.

Must-Remember Rules

• Score threshold: anything below 72% is a fail — there is no rounding in your favor, so aim for a comfortable margin above the line.
• Budget the fee: the $300 cost applies per attempt, so treat a failed sitting as a repeat cost and prepare to pass the first time.
• Time is fixed: the 225-minute clock does not pause — track your position against the pacing checkpoints above.

Day-Of Checklist

• Confirm the $300 fee is paid and your appointment is booked.
• Expect exactly 125 scored questions.
• Know that 72% correct is the passing bar.
• Allocate your full 225 minutes — arrive ready to use every minute.