Test Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Renewal of of an agents registration must occur before _______ of each year

A

Dec 31st

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2
Q

A testamentary trust goes into effect when _____

A

the grantor dies

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3
Q

A ______ is named on a Totten Trust account

A

beneficiary

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4
Q

Excluded from gross income on an individuals tax return are _______ interest and retirement plan distributions from non-qualified accounts attributable to the ______

A

muni interest and payments attributable to the cost basis (principal)

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5
Q

Whole life is not _____ (whereas Universal is)

A

flexible

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6
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If an agent moves from one BD to another, the registration of that BD must be transferred ______

A

promptly (aka immediately)

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7
Q

For a sole proprietorship’s application, they must submit ________ and attest that _____

A

financial statement and attest that they are true

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8
Q

Weak for EMT states that ________ is essentially useless

A

technical

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9
Q

The two basic categories of portfolio management “styles” are _____ and ____

A

active and passive

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10
Q

A mutual fund dealer would be considered a ______

A

BD

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11
Q

Dividends on preferred are paid only in _____

A

cash

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12
Q

If you acquire a 5% stake in a company and intend to be active, you file a form 13_, if passive you file a form 13___

A

active = 13d; passive = 13g

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13
Q

The Federal Intermediate Credit Bank issues _______ at a _____

A

short term notes at a discount

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14
Q

There is NO “issuer” for fractional interests in ______ and ______ programs

A

oil&gas and mining

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15
Q

No exemption is offered for agents who offer ______

A

municipal securities

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16
Q

When securities markets have reach price equilibrium, commission costs are _______

A

subject to change

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17
Q

A capital needs analysis is used for determining need for ______

A

a variable form of insurance

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18
Q

If you expect treasuries prices to fall, you would go _____ on futures or forwards contracts

A

go short

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19
Q

Is there an account statement mailing rule if an IA does NOT take custody of client assets?

A

NO - quarterly if they do

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20
Q

If an IA is deemed “fee only”, they CANNOT accept ______

A

12b-1 fees

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21
Q

No exemption is offered to an IA who only gives advice on ______

A

munis

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22
Q

When the yield curve is inverted, the Fed is pursuing _____ monetary policy

A

tight

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23
Q

If there is a customer complaint against an agent who has withdrawn their registration, the court retains jurisdiction over that agent for _____

A

1 year

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24
Q

If you wanted to invest “globally”, would you just invest according to market cap % or using some measure of growth potential?

A

some measure of growth potential

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25
Q

529 rollovers are permitted once every _____ without a tax penatly

A

12 months

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26
Q

If you mistakenly receive a check from a customer and return it promptly, are you still required to keep a record?

A

Yes

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27
Q

If the US is running a trade deficit, then the currency is _____ relative to foreign currencies and exports would become _____ to foreign countries

A

US dollar will decrease relative to other currencies and exports will be less expensive to foreign countries

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28
Q

Interest income from “non-essential use” munis are subject to the ____

A

AMT

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29
Q

The MOST appropriate investment in a flat or falling interest rate environment would be _____

A

US debt

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30
Q

What is the best measure of a company’s solvency?

A

Quick ratio

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31
Q

If an IAR is terminated, then the ____ notifies the admin; if an agent is notified, then ______ notifies the admin

A

if IAR, then IA notifies; if agent, then agent AND BD notify

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32
Q

If a fed IAR is terminated, who notifies the admin?

A

the IAR

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33
Q

Can you invest in mutual funds in a 403(b) plan?

A

Yes

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34
Q

Which method would be used to calculate the monthly payments for a car loan?

A

Time value of money

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35
Q

Can the value of a variable annuity fall to zero because of investment performance?

A

NO - still get minimum insurance coverage

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36
Q

With any life insurance policy, the proceeds would go to a beneficiary without any ______

A

tax due

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37
Q

If a mutual fund distributed 99% of its income to shareholders, how much would be taxable still?

A

1%

38
Q

During a period of inflation, are corporations more like to issue new bonds or not? Would those bonds be callable or not?

A

They would be less likely to issue bonds and if they did they would be callable

39
Q

For a married couple selling their house, the first ______ of gain is not taxable

A

$500,000

40
Q

A collar is when you buy a put ______ the market price and sell a call ______ the market price

A

buy a put below the market price and sell a call above the market price

41
Q

Performance fees must be calculated at a min time interval of _____

A

1 year

42
Q

Are 457 plans subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty?

A

no

43
Q

For a discount bond, is the YTC lower or higher than the YTM?

A

HIGHER

44
Q

The parties LEAST likely to be a fiduciary to a retirement plan trust are the _____

A

participants in the plan

45
Q

For the exam, assume that life expectancy is in the _____

A

70s

46
Q

The main risk for a zero coupon bond is ______ risk

A

inflation

47
Q

Do corps issue moral obligation bonds?

A

NO

48
Q

Are ETNs tax-advantaged as compared to regular structured products?

A

Yes, because dividends are not disbursed and are taxed at capital gains rates

49
Q

In order for an agent’s internet communications to NOT be considered an offer to sell, does the BD have to review and the agent have to comply with a scope of authority given?

A

YES

50
Q

Does only a portion of the population pay for a special assessment bond?

A

YES - only those receiving the benefit

51
Q

Whole life and universal life “cash values” are generally invested in _____

A

fixed income

52
Q

Two fees (an advisory and a per trade commissions) are permitted if the agent/IA is acting in _____

A

a double capacity

53
Q

If tax rates rise, what happens to the price of munis?

A

They RISE - because now they are more attractive investments

54
Q

Can the admin require filing of muni advertising?

A

NO - it is exempt

55
Q

Post registration requirements are only applicable to ____ and ____

A

IAs and BDs, not their agents

56
Q

Is the exchange where the trade was executed required to be on the order confirm?

A

NO

57
Q

Is an adviser who gives advice solely about munis required to register? Are they required to file ads?

A

YES required to register, NO not required to file ads

58
Q

Does a stock BEST describe an ETF vs a mutual fund?

A

YES

59
Q

Does having POA or discretionary power over a customers account count as “taking custody”?

A

NO - only if you can withdraw funds

60
Q

If a fund is rebalanced monthly but passively managed, this would be termed ______/_______

A

active/passive (rebalancing comes first)

61
Q

Can a mutual fund sell bonds or preferred stock? Can they pledge the securities in their portfolio for a loan?

A

NO, they cannot sell bonds or preferred stock. YES they can pledge securities for a loan

62
Q

Is the firm or the individual considered the Registered Investment Adviser?

A

The FIRM

63
Q

A capital need is the amount of money needed to _____

A

buy something in the future

64
Q

Excluded from gross adjusted income for a customer is ______ bond interest

A

municipal

65
Q

Are social security payments included in adjusted gross income for a client?

A

YES

66
Q

For an IA who is an individual, are that person’s home, automobile, etc. included in computation of net capital?

A

NO

67
Q

To qualify for a private placement under the USA, do all purchasers have to reside in the state?

A

NO

68
Q

Are teachers excluded from the definition of an IA?

A

Yes

69
Q

Are actuaries excluded from the definition of an IA?

A

NO

70
Q

A foreign security held in a foreign branch of a US bank is a _____

A

ADR

71
Q

The risk that a portfolio’s return will underperform the benchmark return is called the:

A

tracking error

72
Q

Is depreciation expense listed on a customer’s income statement?

A

NO

73
Q

Suits alleging criminal violations under the USA must be brought within _____ of the occurrence of the violation

A

5 years

74
Q

If both an IA and his client are on vacation in State B, and an offer to sell securities is made and accepted while on vacation, which state has jurisdiction?

A

State B ONLY

75
Q

If you hold more than 10% of an outstanding issue you are considered an _____ and cannot sell the stock short, must report trading activities to the SEC, and must forfeit profits if trading prior to holding the securities for 6 months

A

an INSIDER

76
Q

Is an IA required to disclose to a customer that they can select a BD to execute transactions?

A

YES

77
Q

The Administrator can deny an exemption to:

A

non-profit issues

78
Q

Does the NYSE trade futures contracts?

A

NO

79
Q

The longest initial maturity of a T-Bill is _____ weeks

A

52

80
Q

Delivery of a brochure is not required for impersonal advice given for less than _____ annually or advice given to _____

A

less than $500, or advice given to investment companies

81
Q

Jumbo CDs (negotiable CDs) trade at par ______

A

plus accrued interest

82
Q

Under NASAA, when must a customer receive the prospectus by?

A

No later than confirmation date

83
Q

Does the investment policy statement include performance projections and strategies used for selecting investments?

A

YES

84
Q

An IA must only disclose if they have impaired financial condition to customers if they have _____ or ____

A

taken custody of client assets or have received more than $1,200 in prepaid fees

85
Q

Do utility companies typically issue mortgage bonds?

A

YES

86
Q

The NASDAQ Composite index is composed of primarily ______

A

high tech growth stocks

87
Q

Can you require a customer to talk on the phone and listen to a sales pitch prior to accepting a “free” offer?

A

YES, this is acceptable (but filling out a questionnaire is not)

88
Q

All IRA assets _____ included in the gross estate

A

ARE - and the benes don’t have a ta liability if the estate pays the tax due

89
Q

_____ employee contributions are NOT permitted in a defined contribution plan

A

Mandatory - both employee and employer contributions are voluntary

90
Q

Is the holding period of capital gains distributions from mutual funds based on how long you’ve owned the mutual fund or how long the mutual fund has owned the stock?

A

HOW LONG THE MUTUAL FUND HAS OWNED THE STOCK