Series 82 customer recommendations questions
These eight free questions are a small sample of the 4,000+ practice questions in the full Series 82 course. Start with the customer, the activity, and the applicable standard. Then assess the investment in the context of the customer’s needs and existing holdings. Get more practice questions and practice exams for free in the Series 82 course during Free Beta.
A recommendation can fail even when the investor is accredited and every positive statement is technically true. Missing risks, an inappropriate holding period, or unresolved conflicts can change the analysis.
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An accredited retail customer asks for a recommendation. Does accredited status automatically remove Regulation Best Interest?
The retail-customer definition does not automatically exclude accredited investors. Determine whether the recommendation is within Regulation Best Interest’s scope rather than treating wealth as a waiver.
A proposed position adds another large exposure to a sector already dominating the portfolio. What should be assessed?
A different issuer can add the same underlying risk. The recommendation needs portfolio context and customer facts, not just a standalone return or evidence that some document was delivered.
A representative explains a compensation conflict and assumes the entire recommendation is now compliant. Which correction is appropriate?
Regulation Best Interest includes Care, Conflict of Interest, and Compliance obligations as well as Disclosure. A customer’s agreement does not remove the need to meet them.
An illiquid placement is recommended for funds a customer needs for a near-term tax payment. What is the central problem?
The known need for cash is relevant to whether the investment fits. Do not assume redemption or resale will be available when the customer needs it.
A pitch describes expected cash distributions but leaves out a material limitation on their funding. What must be considered?
Material qualifications affect how investors evaluate projected benefits. A presentation can mislead through an omission even when a positive figure is accurately repeated.
Two investments have different costs and risks. Which method best supports the recommendation analysis?
Costs matter as part of the overall analysis. Neither price alone nor compensation alone is a complete basis, and accreditation does not make costs irrelevant.
A private note is senior to common equity. What should a representative avoid claiming?
Relative priority does not guarantee recovery or create trading liquidity. Credit risk and restrictions can remain even for a debt claim senior to common equity.
A recommendation is subject to Regulation Best Interest. How does FINRA Rule 2111 apply?
Rule 2111 states that it does not apply to recommendations subject to Regulation Best Interest. Identifying the applicable standard prevents treating the rules as an automatic cumulative checklist.
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