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  • Exam Name: Exam IV: Case Studies: Standards: Governance, Best Practices and Ethics - 2015 Edition
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8009 Practice Exam Questions with Answers Exam IV: Case Studies: Standards: Governance, Best Practices and Ethics - 2015 Edition Certification

Question # 6

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the National Australia Bank case?

A.

Rogue traders

B.

Improper or insufficient Board-level communication regarding the importance of risk management and oversight

C.

Inadequate back office procedures

D.

Money laundering using foreign exchange trades for political leaders

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Question # 7

The steps which the US Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve took in July 2008 to boost confidence in both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac did not include which one of the following:

A.

Access to the Federal Reserve discount window

B.

Removing the prohibition on the Treasury Department to buy both companies stock

C.

Restricting the sale of new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities only to US citizens

D.

Reiterating their belief that both companies played a central role in the US housing finance system

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Question # 8

The Chair of the PRMIA Board of Directors may hold the following offices:

A.

Parliamentarian

B.

Secretary

C.

Vice Chair

D.

Chair only

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Question # 9

As LTCM started to have major losses, it compounded its problems by doing what?

A.

Trying to borrow more money from major money centre banks

B.

Issuing Subordinated Debt

C.

Returning capital to the general partners before others

D.

Unwinding its' more liquid trades thereby creating more liquidity risk overall

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Question # 10

The Bankers Trust Case Study is about:

A.

overexposure to the real estate market

B.

large losses at the proprietary trading desk

C.

reliance on thinly traded derivatives to hedge

D.

failure to guard its clients' best interests

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Question # 11

What was the most important loss for Bankers Trust?

A.

Money due to unfavourable market moves

B.

Loss of its' reputation due to actions seen as detrimental to their clients

C.

Loss of market share due to their licenses being revoked

D.

Time spent on legal proceedings in courts

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Question # 12

While doing a work assignment, a PRMIA member notices behaviour that is outside the ethical standards of their client organization and reports the matter to their immediate supervisor in the organization (if he or she wasn't the one engaging in such behaviour). The matter is neither progressed nor actioned.

The PRMIA member should:

A.

stay silent on the basis that they have reported it

B.

report the matter to their PRMIA chapter

C.

contact the Whistle-Blowing Hotline of the organization or, if none exits, to the PRMIA Ethics Committee for guidance and assistance

D.

report the matter to the organization's Compliance Dept.

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Question # 13

A risk manager is asked to analyze the credit risk of a convertible bond. The risk manager has never analyzed convertible bonds, but does have significant expertise in credit risk. The risk manager accepts the assignment, finds a paper on the subject through the PRMIA web site and copies the method used there. The risk manager completes the assignment and delivers a report to his or her direct supervisor and the supervisor is quite pleased.

According to the PRMIA Standards of Best Practice, Conduct and Ethics (Code of Conduct), this was acceptable behavior if the following conditions were met:

I. The risk manager disclosed the lack of knowledge about convertible bonds

II. The methodology employed is disclosed and explained

III. The report was just to be used for analysis and not in practice

IV. The risk manager was sure of his/her understanding of the paper found on the web

A.

I and II

B.

I, II and IV

C.

I, II and III

D.

I only

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Question # 14

Which of the following regarding Orange County is FALSE?

A.

Bob Citron engaged in risky strategies to benefit personally

B.

Bob Citron tried to "ride the yield curve"

C.

Bob Citron heavily leveraged his positions using repos

D.

Citron's losses were eventually exposed by massive margin calls

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Question # 15

With respect to the Purpose of Professional Standards, in the event of any difference in standards between local laws/rules and those of PRMIA, members must

A.

use their best judgment

B.

abide by the applicable laws, rules, and regulations of PRMIA and any government and/or regulatory bodies

C.

comply with the higher standard under all circumstances

D.

refer the matter to their supervisor

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Question # 16

According to PRMIA governance principles, boards and audit committees should …

A.

Review compensation plans to ensure consistency with corporate risk appetite, competitive market conditions, and fiduciary responsibility to shareholders

B.

Collectively assume responsibility of understanding and reporting the effectiveness of the firm risk management infrastructure

C.

Be composed of key business unit representatives

D.

Leave shareholder accountability to senior management who decides strategic direction

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