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Free AAFM CWM_LEVEL_2 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 4

Questions 151

Section A (1 Mark)

When the sponsored entities creates CMOs they often use different _____________ which each promise a different coupon rate and which have different maturity and risk characteristics.

Options:
A.

Branches

B.

Tranches

C.

Products

D.

Methods

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Questions 152

Section B (2 Mark)

Why do share prices usually drop when news about decline in a company’s earnings per share is reported?

Options:
A.

Because a reduction in a earnings means that the firm has less money with which to pay dividends and therefore the market fears a reduction in the company’s future dividends.

B.

Because the share market anticipates that a decreased level of earning power might be the indicator of default and perhaps even bankruptcy.

C.

The statement is false. Share prices do not usually react about current earnings.

D.

Both (a) and (b) are true

Questions 153

Section B (2 Mark)

Which of the following Biases are exhibited by Active Accumulator?

CWM_LEVEL_2 Question 153

Options:
A.

I, II and III

B.

III and IV

C.

I and III

D.

All of the Above

Questions 154

Section C (4 Mark)

Which of the following application of Options Strategy is correct?

CWM_LEVEL_2 Question 154

Options:
A.

I, II and III

B.

IV and V

C.

II, IV and V

D.

All of the Above

Questions 155

Section A (1 Mark)

Determine the status of X and Y who are the legal heirs of Z

Options:
A.

Local Athority

B.

BOI

C.

An individual

D.

HUF

Questions 156

Section A (1 Mark)

Which of the following income is not exempt under section 10-

Options:
A.

Income from mutual funds

B.

Income from agriculture in Lahore

C.

Share in total income of firm

D.

Bonus on life insurance

Questions 157

Section B (2 Mark)

In 2011-12, an individual receives a net dividend of £648. The equivalent gross income is:

Options:
A.

£720

B.

£810

C.

£648

D.

£6,480

Questions 158

Section A (1 Mark)

Which one of the following has not caused the huge growth in hedge funds and private equity?

Options:
A.

Financial institutions looking for a better rate of return

B.

The freedom of hedge fund managers to use innovative methods of investing to increase returns

C.

Tough financial regulations which promote greater investment and therefore better returns

D.

Private investors seeking better returns

Questions 159

Section A (1 Mark)

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of service quality?

Options:
A.

Empathy

B.

Assurance

C.

Reliability

D.

Competence

Questions 160

Section B (2 Mark)

On 1st February 2009, Mr. Dutt took a personal loan of Rs. 1,00,000 for a period of 3 years at an 21% rate of interest .The loan is to be on monthly EMI on monthly reducing balance method.

What would be interest and principal amount to be paid in November 2011?

Options:
A.

Rs 1567 and 2162 respectively

B.

Rs 191 and 3576 respectively

C.

Rs 313 and 3450 respectively

D.

Rs 372 and 3295 respectively

Questions 161

Section A (1 Mark)

If a married couple (or civil partners) receive joint income, the amount of that income will normally be divided equally between them for tax purposes. True or False?

Options:
A.

TRUE

B.

FALSE

Questions 162

Section B (2 Mark)

Conventional theories presume that investors ____________ and behavioral finance presumes that they ____________.

Options:
A.

are irrational; are irrational

B.

are rational; may not be rational

C.

are rational; are rational

D.

may not be rational; may not be rational

Questions 163

Section A (1 Mark)

If a female dies without leaving any issue them property inherited from her father or mother the property will devolve upon

Options:
A.

Heirs of her father

B.

Heirs of her mother

C.

Heirs of her husband

D.

Heirs of her father in law

Questions 164

Section B (2 Mark)

What is the size of the final unequal payment of a loan for Rs15 600 and it has monthly payments of Rs500? The interest rate is 9.92% compounded quarterly.

Options:
A.

Rs. 383.11

B.

Rs. 380.21

C.

Rs. 388.97

D.

Rs. 417.27

Questions 165

Section A (1 Mark)

The _______ is typically taken to be the risk-free rate.

Options:
A.

Savings account

B.

Certificate of deposit

C.

Treasury bill

D.

Treasury bond

Questions 166

Section A (1 Mark)

Which of the following is an effective strategy in times of falling interest rates?

Options:
A.

Use long-term loans to take advantage of current low rates.

B.

Use short-term loans to take advantage of lower rates when you refinance the loans.

C.

Select short-term savings instruments to take advantage of higher rates when they mature.

D.

Select short-term savings instruments to lock-in earnings at current high rates.

Questions 167

Section C (4 Mark)

In addition to social security benefits of $6,000, Mr. and Mrs. Lopez have adjusted gross income of $36,000, tax-exempt interest of $1,000 and will file a joint return.

Determine the taxable portion of their social security benefits.

Options:
A.

$3,000

B.

$4,500

C.

$4,000

D.

$7,000

Questions 168

Section A (1 Mark)

During “Building the foundation” life stage, we learn about _______

Options:
A.

Budgeting

B.

Five Fundamental of Fiscal Fitness

C.

Three Fundamental of Fiscal Fitness

D.

Seven Fundamental of Fiscal Fitness

Questions 169

Section C (4 Mark)

Puspinder Singh Ahluwalia took a housing loan on 1st. of June 2009 (EMI in arrear) of Rs. 50 lacs at a ROI of 10.75% p.a. compounded monthly for 12 years. He wants to know the deduction in taxable income he can claim u/s 24 of the IT act for the FY 2011 -12

Options:
A.

480178

B.

150000

C.

330178

D.

125000

Questions 170

Section A (1 Mark)

Manav saves Rs. 20,000/- a year for 5 years and Rs. 30,000/- a year for 10 years thereafter. What will be the total amount in his account after 15 years, if ROI is 10 % per annum?

Options:
A.

784823.87

B.

694823.87

C.

894823.87

D.

794823.87

Questions 171

Section A (1 Mark)

A bank is considering making a loan to Ram Kapoor. Ram has a gross salary per month of Rs40500 but has take-home pay of Rs27500 per month. What aspect of evaluating a consumer loan application is this fact most concerned with?

Options:
A.

Character and purpose

B.

Income level

C.

Deposit balance

D.

Pyramiding of debt

Questions 172

Section A (1 Mark)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

CWM_LEVEL_2 Question 172

Options:
A.

Statement (I) only

B.

Statement (II) only

C.

Both Statements (I) and (II)

D.

None of the Statement

Questions 173

Section A (1 Mark)

Wealth Conservation is _____________

Options:
A.

Ways to maximize tax efficiency of current assets and cash flows while achieving capital growth and preservation goals

B.

Using insurance to ensure wealth is protected

C.

Legally structuring the future disposition of current assets to minimize the benefits to chosen beneficiaries

D.

None of the above

Questions 174

Section A (1 Mark)

Mansi deposits Rs. 50,000/- in a bank account which pays interest @ 10 % per annum. How much can be withdrawn at the beginning of each year for 5 years if first withdrawal is 6 years from now?

Options:
A.

20242.42

B.

22242.42

C.

31242.42

D.

21242.42

Questions 175

Section A (1 Mark)

Corrections are often followed by ________.

Options:
A.

Channel lines.

B.

Momentum.

C.

Reversals.

D.

Consolidation.

Questions 176

Section A (1 Mark)

To ensure compliance under this method of lending, the current ratio of the concern should not be less that _________

Options:
A.

2.25:1

B.

1.50:1

C.

1.33:1

D.

1.25:1

Questions 177

Section B (2 Mark)

____________compares the price charged for property or services transferred in a controlled transaction to the price charged for property or services transferred in a comparable uncontrolled transaction in comparable circumstances

Options:
A.

Comparable Uncontrolled Price Method [CUP]

B.

Resale Price Method [RPM]

C.

Cost-Plus Method [CPM]

D.

Profit Split Method [PSM]

Questions 178

Section A (1 Mark)

…………………. Is implied in favor of the party creating it

Options:
A.

Express trust

B.

Resulting trust

C.

Constructive trust

D.

Pre-catory trust

Questions 179

Section B (2 Mark)

Differences between hedge funds and mutual funds are that

Options:
A.

Hedge funds are only subject to minimal regulation.

B.

Hedge funds are typically open only to wealthy or institutional investors.

C.

Hedge funds managers can pursue strategies not available to mutual funds such as short selling, heavy use of derivatives, and leverage.

D.

All of the above

Questions 180

Section A (1 Mark)

Which of the following statement is/are true?

CWM_LEVEL_2 Question 180

Options:
A.

Statement I Only.

B.

Statement II Only.

C.

Statement I and II both

D.

None of the statement

Questions 181

Section B (2 Mark)

If a portfolio manager has a good ability to select undervalued securities but a poor ability to forecast overall market, the following makes sense for him:

Options:
A.

Concentrate holdings in selected undervalued stocks and shift beta below and above the desired long-term average based on market forecasts

B.

Hold a broadly diversified portfolio of stocks and keep beta stable at the desired long-term average

C.

Concentrate holdings in selected undervalued stocks and keep beta stable at the desired long-term average

D.

Hold a diversified portfolio of stocks and shift beta above and below desired long-term average based on market forecasts

Questions 182

Section B (2 Mark)

Suppose the price of a share of CAS stock is Rs500. An April call option on CAS stock has a premium of Rs5 and an exercise price of Rs500. Ignoring commissions, the holder of the call option will earn a profit if the price of the share

Options:
A.

Increases to Rs504.

B.

Decreases to Rs490.

C.

Increases to Rs. 506.

D.

Decreases to Rs496.

Questions 183

Section A (1 Mark)

The income received by the approved superannuation fund on the investments made by the fund is

Options:
A.

Exempt from income tax

B.

Taxed as the concession rate of 10% of the income

C.

Taxed at the hands of employees concerned based on the share of each employee

D.

Taxed under Capital Gains Tax depending upon the nature of investment

Questions 184

Section B (2 Mark)

What is the size of the final unequal payment of a loan that has 89.34 payments and the equal payment size is Rs215.64? The interest rate is 3% per compounding period.

Options:
A.

Rs. 73.20

B.

Rs. 76.25

C.

Rs. 71.88

D.

Rs. 74.03

Questions 185

Section B (2 Mark)

Total income for assessment year 2012-13 of an individual including long-term capital gain of Rs. 60,000/- is Rs. 1,80,000/-. The tax on total income shall be: [CII-12-13: 852,11-12: 785,10-11:711]

Options:
A.

Rs. 6,600/-

B.

Rs. 4,120/-

C.

Rs. 6,798/-

D.

Rs. 6,525/-

Questions 186

Section B (2 Mark)

Matrix Ltd has a current ratio of 1.6, and a quick ratio equal to 1.2. The company has Rs 20,00,000 in sales and its current liabilities are Rs 10, 00,000. What is the company’s inventory turnover ratio?

Options:
A.

5

B.

5.2

C.

5.5

D.

6

Questions 187

Section B (2 Mark)

Lucy purchased a rental house a few years ago for $100,000. Total depreciation to date is $35,000. In the current year, she sells the house for $155,000 and pays $10,000 selling expenses. Calculate Lucy's gain on the sale.

Options:
A.

$80,000

B.

$55,000

C.

$45,000

D.

$42,000

Questions 188

Section A (1 Mark)

Mr. Murli is 55 years old at present. He has invested some amount in an annuity which will pay him begining of the 5th year Rs. 30,000/- p.a. at the beginning of every year for 10 years. Rate of interest is 7% p.a. Calculate how much amount he has invested now?

Options:
A.

172000.04

B.

169123.09

C.

C182123.98

D.

345982.12

Questions 189

Section A (1 Mark)

A relatively new type of credit derivative is a CDO which stands for ________________.

Options:
A.

Collateralized Derivative Obligation

B.

Credit Derivative Obligation

C.

Collateralized Debt Obligation

D.

Collateralized Default Obligation

Questions 190

Section A (1 Mark)

A type of trust in which assets are passed down to the grantors grandchildren not the grantors children

Options:
A.

Private. trust

B.

Discretionary trust

C.

Dynasty trust

D.

Express trust

Questions 191

Section C (4 Mark)

Saurabh decided to invest Rs.1,00,000/- in a portfolio of equities and debt mutual funds. He invests Rs. 60,000/– in equities, and 40,000/– in debt mutual fund.

A year later, Saurabh’s portfolio worth reached to Rs. 1,35,000/– (90,000/– equity, 45,000/– debt mutual fund). During the year Rs. 2,500/– cash dividends was received on the equity and Rs. 1,000/– dividend was received on debt mutual fund. Find out Saurabh’s return on equity fund & debt mutual fund for the year?

Options:
A.

54% & 15%

B.

51% & 14%

C.

53% & 15%

D.

54% & 18%

Questions 192

Section C (4 Mark)

Mr. Amit Jain has bought a house today which cost him Rs. 50 lacs by taking a loan of 30lacs for 15 years at 11% per annum compounded monthly. He currently has 10 lacs of financial assets and plans to save Rs. 3.25 lacs every year at the beginning of the year for the next 5 years. All his investments are expected to grow at a ROI of 15%per annum compounded quarterly. What will be the net worth of Mr. Amit after 5 years if the value of the house after 5 years is expected to be 75 lacs.

Options:
A.

8723098

B.

7465780

C.

11655750

D.

9695565

Questions 193

Section B (2 Mark)

Manav wishes to have a retirement corpus of Rs. 2,50,000/- in 30 years’ time. Assuming that he can earn a ROI of 12 % per annum, what amount he should invest yearly into a fund to reach his goal?

Options:
A.

1,035.91

B.

1054.43

C.

1098.34

D.

2100

Questions 194

Section B (2 Mark)

In regard to moving averages, it is considered to be a ____________ signal when market price breaks through the moving average from ____________.

Options:
A.

Bullish: below

B.

Bearish; above

C.

Bullish above

D.

A and B

Questions 195

Section A (1 Mark)

Commodity exchanges enable producers and consumer to hedge their _______ given the uncertainty of the future.

Options:
A.

Seasonal risk

B.

Profit risk

C.

Production risk

D.

Price risk

Questions 196

Section B (2 Mark)

Which of the following is true with regard to wealth planner’s liability?

Options:
A.

A disclaimer removes all liability

B.

A principal advisor is responsible for actions of representative

C.

Advice is distinguishable from a recommendation

D.

An advisor may not be held liable for failure to predict economic changes

Questions 197

Section C (4 Mark)

You are considering adding a new product to your firm's existing product line. It should cause a 15 percent increase in your profit margin (i.e., new PM = old PM x 1.15), but it will also require a 50 percent increase in total assets (i.e., new TA = old TA x 1.5). You expect to finance this asset growth entirely by debt. If the following ratios were computed before the change, what will be the new ROE if the new product is added and sales remain constant?

CWM_LEVEL_2 Question 197

Options:
A.

11%

B.

46%

C.

40%

D.

20%

Questions 198

Section B (2 Mark)

You are given the following set of data on security ABC:

CWM_LEVEL_2 Question 198

Calculate the expected return on security ABC?

Options:
A.

0.12

B.

0.15

C.

0.13

D.

0.14

Questions 199

Section A (1 Mark)

Which of the following might be used as a factor in an APT factor model?

Options:
A.

The risk-free rate

B.

Expected inflation

C.

Unanticipated deviations from expected inflation

D.

Loss by fire at a company’s manufacturing plant

Questions 200

Section A (1 Mark)

_________________ is a method to evaluate a large volume of consumer loans quickly with minimum labor. This method is a statistical model which predicts whether the consumer will repay the loan or not.

Options:
A.

Debt Scoring

B.

Credit Scoring

C.

Credit Process

D.

Debt consolidation