Free FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) Diagnostic Quiz

Take this free 12-question Series 79 sample quiz to benchmark your readiness. You get an instant readiness score and a weak-topic breakdown, like a mini practice test, every question with a full solution. No signup to start, no credit card.

12 questions 5-10 min Instant score 2026 syllabus
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Every question in the free Series 79 bank carries a full worked solution. Here is one from the pool:

Question 1 Medium
Which statement best describes how a flip-in shareholder rights plan (poison pill) operates as a takeover defense?
Solution
B is correct. A flip-in poison pill is triggered when a hostile acquirer accumulates shares beyond a specified threshold (often 10% to 20%). Upon triggering, all shareholders except the acquirer gain the right to purchase additional shares at a steep discount. The resulting issuance massively dilutes the acquirer's ownership stake and economic interest, making the takeover prohibitively expensive and forcing the bidder to negotiate with the board.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Series 79 diagnostic quiz free?
Yes. The Series 79 diagnostic is a free 12-question sample quiz with instant scoring. You can take it with no signup and no credit card. Creating a free account saves your result and shows a preview of a personalized weak-topic study plan.
How long is the Series 79 diagnostic quiz?
The diagnostic is 12 questions and takes about 5 to 10 minutes. You get instant feedback on each question, then a readiness score with a topic-by-topic breakdown at the end.
Does the Series 79 diagnostic predict whether I will pass?
It gives you a starting readiness estimate and shows your weakest topics. It is a benchmark to focus your studying, not a pass guarantee. The readiness score sharpens as you practice more of the free Series 79 question bank.
What is the difference between the diagnostic quiz and a full practice test?
The diagnostic is a short 12-question sample quiz that maps your strengths and weaknesses quickly. For full-length practice, FreeFellow has the entire Series 79 question bank free, plus timed mock exams in the Fellow tier.

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