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Question # 1

A close relative of a privately-owned bank's senior manager requests to open an account. Because of this relationship, the staff expedites the opening of the account without following established accountopening procedures. Applying the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision principles, which of the following poses the highest operational risk? 

A. Failure to conduct proper due diligence.
B. The possibility of lawsuits that adversely affect the operations of a bank.
C. The bank's exposure to politically exposed persons.
D. Not having appropriate information to share with Financial Intelligence Units.

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Question # 2

A division anti-money laundering officer for a financial institution has been conducting a monthly selfassessment. The officer reviews the accounts opened for compliance with a long standing Know Your Customer policy. The self-assessment for the latest month shows a significant increase in compliance deficiencies for the first time in more than a year.Which of the following is the next course of action for the anti-money laundering officer to take?  

A. Inform the Board promptly of the Know Your Customer policy trend over the last 6 months.
B. Determine if there is a readily identifiable cause for the deficiencies.
C. Implement a revision to the account-opening training program.
D. Revise the policy to simplify Know Your Customer compliance before the report is issued.

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Question # 3

According to the Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations, Designated Non-Financial Businessesand Professions include

A. commodities traders.
B. money services businesses.
C. hawala operators.
D. real estate agents. 

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Question # 4

A suspicious transaction report filed on a car dealer structuring deposits initiates a criminal investigation. The dealer changes branches and begins placing transactions with a frontline employee to whom the dealer has given numerous gifts.This employee handles all of the dealer's structured deposits and does not report the suspicious activity internally.The competent authority has advised the anti-money laundering specialist to avoid tipping off theemployee until the investigation is finalized.What action should the specialist take next?  

A. Recommend the immediate termination of the employee.
B. Advise that the dealer's accounts should be closed.
C. Consult with senior management and the legal advisor.
D. Inform the institution's regulatory agency of the situation.

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Question # 5

An anti-money laundering expert is hired by a new Internet bank to assess the money laundering threatto the bank. Because it is an o line bank the most important recommendation for the expert to make isthat the bank

A. limit the amount which can be processed per transaction.
B. ensure that prospective new customers can be properly identified.
C. set up automated programs to analyze transaction for money laundering activity.
D. ensure that a firewall is set up to protect the transactions.

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Question # 6

During an ongoing investigation into a client's activities by a competent authority, a compliance officershould

A. Ensure communication with regulatory and law enforcement authorities is conducted only throughsenior management.
B. Communicate only in writing with regulatory and law enforcement authorities in line with applicablelocal laws.
C. Communicate with regulatory and law enforcement authorities in line with applicable local laws.
D. Limit communication with regulatory and law enforcement authorities to the absolute minimum.

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Question # 7

A money remittance business will most likely attract money launderers because it:1. deals primarily in cash transactions.2. engages in international transactions.3. conducts transactions for walk-in customers.4. does not have to comply with transaction reporting.

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Question # 8

Which of the following represents the first Financial Action Task Force initiative?

A. The 40 Recommendations on Money Laundering
B. The Report on Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories
C. The Report on Money Laundering Typologies
D. The Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing

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Question # 9

Which of the following is the best action to take regarding a particular account once suspicious activity is reported by the institution?

A. Notify the client that the transaction has been reported.
B. Freeze the funds pending notification from the competent authority.
C. Secure all supporting documentation.
D. Immediately close the account.

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Question # 10

Transfers of money over the last 6 months to a corporation in a jurisdiction with strict secrecy lawstriggered an alert. Which of the following should cause the most suspicion of money laundering? 

A. The jurisdiction is a known tax haven.
B. The company has bearer shares.
C. The corporation director is a European citizen.
D. No financial statements have been filed for 3 years.

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Question # 11

A European Union (EU) bank has a correspondent banking relationship with a U.S. bank. Under USA PATRIOT Act Section 311, the U.S. government has enacted special measures against a designated entity that has a payable-through account with the EU bank. Which of the following actions might the U.S. bank be required to take regarding the EU bank's services for the designated entity? 

A. Ensure the designated entity's confidential information is not shared with other entities.
B. Obtain additional information about customers permitted to use this account.
C. Verify that the EU bank serves the designated entity.
D. Perform enhanced due diligence on the EU bank. 

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Question # 12

The anti-money laundering specialist of a small bank has identified suspicious activity at a branch located in an area of town where drug dealers are known to operate. An investigation of this activity discloses that the suspicious transactions occurred within the last 3 months and were processed by thesame teller (cashier). The teller (cashier) did not file an internal report of unusual activity on these transactions. When checking personnel files, the specialist finds that the teller (cashier) has been a trusted employee for over 15 years, has an impeccable work record, and has participated in several antimoney laundering training sessions. The specialist recently became aware that the employee's daughter has contracted a rare disease and is undergoing a very expensive treatment program. Regarding the teller's (cashier's) failure to report the unusual activity to the institution, the specialist should recommend

A. Continuing to monitor the accounts.
B. Refreshing anti-money laundering training for the teller (cashier).
C. Directing the teller (cashier) to file a suspicious transaction report.
D. Suspending the teller's (cashier's) employment.

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Question # 13

An anti-money laundering specialist at a financial institution has received a legal request to provide all transaction records for a specific individual since 2004. Which of the following item s should be delivered?1. Monthly statements and transaction activities for that individual since 2004.2. All wire transfers for that individual since 2004.3. Signature cards from accounts opened by that individual since 2004.4. All security trading activities for that individual since 2004.  

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Question # 14

An anti-money laundering specialist is concerned that several suspicious transaction reports will discusspotential illegal activity of bank employees. In this situation, which of the following is the immediateconcern for the institution?

A. Prohibiting distribution of suspicious transaction report copies to the Board.
B. The timing of the presentation of suspicious transaction reports to the competent authority.
C. The type of form to be used when reporting to the Board.
D. Ensuring no delay in informing the Board.

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Question # 15

A charity has unaudited accounts. Which of the following represents the highest risk factor for terroristfinancing? 

A. Disbursement of funds to entities unrelated to the purpose of the charity.
B. An international board composed of politically exposed persons.
C. Frequent deposits from third parties into the charity's bank account.
D. Frequent changes to the senior management of the charity.

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Question # 16

An offshore company is owned by four equal partners that reside in separate jurisdictions. One partner presents an authenticated power of attorney apparently executed by the remaining three partners in his favor and requests that a bank account be opened on behalf of all partners. He needs this done quickly because there is a large deposit pending. The account-opening officer contacts the bank's anti-money laundering officer for advice. Which of the following should the anti-money laundering officer advise as an initial step? 

A. Verify the identity of all the partners.
B. Verify the source of the deposit.
C. File a suspicious transaction report with the appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit.
D. File a suspicious transaction report with the Egmont Group.

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Question # 17

Following a recent exercise which explained how a correspondent banking operation could be used byN money launderers, an anti-money laundering specialist decided to re-write the due diligence procedures for entering into agreements with foreign financial institutions. Which of the following information should be included to establish a rigorous "Know Your Respondent" procedure?1. Respondent's management, nature of license, and major business activity.2. Computer equipment and software capability.3. The quality of supervision in the home country.4. Respondent's location, in particular the existence of a real physical presence.

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Question # 18

Which of the following competent authorities should directly receive suspicious or unusual transaction reports?

A. law enforcement
B. an independent judge
C. financial intelligence unit
D. central bank

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Question # 19

An anti-money laundering specialist has been hired by an independently-owned community bank to implement an anti-money laundering compliance program. This bank has recently seen a dramatic increase in the number of international electronic fund transfers from its commercial clients. The first thing the anti-money laundering specialist should do is

A. file a suspicious transaction report on international customers receiving large electronic fundtransfers.
B. conduct a risk assessment of the bank's international electronic fund transfer activity.
C. develop a new account questionnaire to quantify the level of risk for new international accounts.
D. close all accounts which have had a dramatic increase in international electronic fund transferactivity.

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Question # 20

A businessman requests a European private bank to open a numbered or alternate name account. According to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision principles, which of the following is the most important question the banker should ask? 

A. Who will control the account?
B. Who will inherit the proceeds in the event of the businessman's death?
C. How much money will be deposited into the account?
D. What account-opening date should I record'!'

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Question # 21

An anti-money laundering specialist notes a significant reduction in suspicious transaction report filingsat a particular branch. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?

A. Place the branch on the watchlist to assure a review during the next quarter.
B. Analyze the branch activity reports to determine whether there has been a decrease in branchactivity.
C. Review branch exception reports to determine changes in activity in accordance with customerprofiles.
D. Review staff records to see whether inexperienced personnel are in critical positions withoutappropriate training.

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Question # 22

Which of the following reflect money laundering risk indicators in relation to a securities account?1. A high level of activity in that securities account immediately followed by a high volume of securitiestransactions.2. Frequent wire transfers into an account immediately followed by debit card transactions.3. Frequent wire transfers into an account immediately followed by checks (cheques) or other paymentinstruments drawn on the account.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

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Question # 23

When creating an anti-money laundering program for a foreign bank with branches in the United States, which of the following are included among the four minimum elements required under the USA PATRIOT Act?1. The development of a Know Your Customer program.2. An ongoing employee training program.3. The designation of a compliance officer.4. An independent audit function to test the program.  

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Question # 24

A financial institution files a suspicious transaction report on a customer as the result of a high volume of large currency deposits to pay off a loan. A law enforcement officer calls the anti-money laundering officer to discuss the suspicious transaction report. Which of the following is the anti-money launderingofficer legally permitted to do?1. Discuss any aspects of the reported activity.2. Provide copies of the customer's loan documents.3. Explain the customer's loan payment history.4. Send the deposit documents referenced in the suspicious transaction report.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only

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Question # 25

A customer has held an account at a local credit institution for 10 years. The account has received deposits twice weekly for the same amount and has never shown signs of suspect behavior. Monitoring software indicated that in the past few months the account has received several large deposits that were not in line with the account history.When asked, the customer states she recently sold a piece of property, which is supported with a proof of sale. Which of the following should the compliance officer do next?  

A. Investigate these unusual transactions further.
B. Contact the local FIU for advice
C. File an STR with the competent authorities
D. Document reasons for not filing a STR

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Question # 26

An audit completed the previous week revealed that a private banking customer submitted incompletedocuments when establishing an account earlier in the year. The customer received weekly electronicfund transfers from a narcotic-producing jurisdiction. While the Relationship Manager who opened the account is on leave for 5 weeks, the customer requests that the institution remit a substantial sum to a country that represents a high risk of money laundering. The Relationship Manager is a friend of the anti-money laundering specialist. Which of the following should the anti-money laundering officer do first? 

A. File a suspicious transaction report with the competent authority.
B. Investigate the transfer of funds.
C. Suspend the transfer until the relationship manager returns.
D. Postpone the follow-up on the audit finding.

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Question # 27

Trusts established in certain offshore jurisdictions make good vehicles to lay under money for which of the following reasons?

A. Names of the settlor and beneficiaries are into publicly available.
B. Trusts are typically set up to minimize taxes.
C. Offshore jurisdictions are unfamiliar with trust.
D. Trusts may hold assets of significant size. 

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Question # 28

Which of the following customer transactions with a securities dealer would indicate the highestsuspicion of money laundering?

A. Frequent trades in unlisted securities throughout the day on a regular basis.
B. Recurring transfers of money into a brokerage account subsequently invested in short-termsecurities.
C. An unexplained high level of account activity with very low levels of securities transactions
D. Investment in securities with a significantly lower risk than the customer's expressed risk tolerance.

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Question # 29

With which of the following should an anti-money laundering officer coordinate when implementing a new hire screening program? 

A. Internal auditor
B. Local Financial Intelligence Unit
C. Human resources
D. Institution’s regulator

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Question # 30

A financial institution located within the European Union has historically allowed anonymous accounts.Which of the following is the best method for this institution to use to ensure compliance with theEuropean Union Money Laundering Directives?

A. Close these accounts immediately and send funds to account holder.
B. Freeze these accounts and remit funds to the appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit beforecompleting any transaction.
C. Alert local law enforcement authorities of activities observed in these accounts.
D. Perform the required customer due diligence on these accounts before accepting or completing anytransaction.

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Question # 31

An internal investigation log is primarily intended to:

A. Provide training on investigations to the anti-money laundering officer and Financial Intelligence Unit.
B. Track the status of investigations into unusual activity.
C. Report status of investigations to the Board of Directors.
D. Detect and monitor possible suspicious activity.

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Question # 32

A well-developed anti-money laundering compliance program is unlikely to achieve institutional goalswithout

A. Screening all staff.
B. Training appropriate employees.
C. Verification of account owners. 
D. Endorsement by a competent authority.

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Question # 33

A suspicious transaction report has been filed on an account owned by the wife of the bank's Chief Executive Officer. Which of the following is the most important consideration when deciding whether to recommend closing the account? 

A. The institution's anti-money laundering policy
B. Requests from the competent authority
C. Customer relations
D. Chief Executive's reputational risk

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