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Question # 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding Treasury securities?

Options:

A.  

They are FDIC-insured.

B.  

Interest earned is subject to federal tax.

C.  

They are only traded in the primary market.

D.  

They are issued by states and municipalities.

Discussion 0
Question # 2

Under which of the following circumstances, if any, is a registered representative (RR) permitted to share in the profits and losses of security interests that the RR has purchased jointly with a customer?

Options:

A.  

Only when the customer is an accredited investor

B.  

Only if the RR’s firm is also a participant in the sharing arrangement

C.  

When the profits and losses are proportionate to the amount contributed by the RR

D.  

Under no circumstances

Discussion 0
Question # 3

The formation of an asset-backed security or debt obligation that represents a claim on the cash flows from mortgage loans is known as:

Options:

A.  

Securitization

B.  

Hypothecation

C.  

Loan processing

D.  

Claim processing

Discussion 0
Question # 4

Which of the following statements is permissible for a registered representative (RR) to say to their customer?

Options:

A.  

“This stock has a beta coefficient of 2.0; therefore, it will outperform the market.”

B.  

“Based on the firm’s most recent ‘Buy’ recommendation, the firm will reimburse you in the unlikely event of a loss.”

C.  

“Having considered your risk tolerance, investment objectives and liquidity needs, I believe that an investment in Company XYZ is the best choice for you at this time.”

D.  

“Since your investment objective is preservation of capital, you should look at low-risk investments to minimize the chances of losing money. Considering the low-risk nature of investing in Company ABC, my firm has decided that it will guarantee against any downside, which makes this the best choice for you at this time.”

Discussion 0
Question # 5

A customer fails to make a timely payment for a substantial purchase in a cash account. Federal Reserve Regulation T requires that, in the absence of an extension, the firm must take which of following actions?

Options:

A.  

Close the account

B.  

Sell the stock and freeze the account for 90 days

C.  

Give the customer a first warning of late payment

D.  

Establish a margin account and journal the transaction to it

Discussion 0
Question # 6

Which of the following events requires reporting on a Form U4?

Options:

A.  

A misdemeanor speeding ticket

B.  

A felony conviction for drunk driving

C.  

A bench warrant for missing a court date

D.  

A gross-misdemeanor domestic assault conviction

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Which of the following statements best describes the permissibility of a borrowing arrangement between a registered representative (RR) and a customer who is also the RR's grandfather?

Options:

A.  

It is permissible subject to FINRA approval.

B.  

It is permissible if the grandfather agrees in writing.

C.  

It is permissible if the loan was made on commercially reasonable terms.

D.  

It is permissible provided that the loan was made in accordance with the firm's policies.

Discussion 0
Question # 8

An investor owns 200 shares of ABC common stock and sells four ABC calls. How many of those calls, if any, are covered by the ABC common stock position?

Options:

A.  

None of the calls

B.  

1 call

C.  

2 calls

D.  

4 calls

Discussion 0
Question # 9

A customer deposits an $8,000 cashier's check in their account. Later the same day, they deposit a $2,500 money order. Which of the following actions, if any, must the firm take in response to this activity?

Options:

A.  

No filing required

B.  

File Form W-9 with the IRS

C.  

File a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)

D.  

File a Currency Transaction Report (CTR)

Discussion 0
Question # 10

Which of the following parties Is permitted to purchase a security in an Initial public offering (IPO)?

Options:

A.  

A registered representative's (RR's) brother-in-law

B.  

An RR of a broker-dealer (BD) not involved in the underwriting

C.  

A BD not affiliated with the syndicate for the IPO

D.  

A mutual fund portfolio manager buying for the fund's portfolio

Discussion 0
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