Question 1

How does standard deviation provide investors with a measure of historical volatility?

Options :

A : By the analysis of historical share price movements

B : Through the measurement of the highs and lows of each asset

C : By measuring the degree of fluctuation around the mean

D : Through the measurement of share price movements compared to the benchmark

Answer: C

Question 2

What financial principle requires an adviser to gather extensive information from a client before making a recommendation?

Options :

A : Disclosure

B : Transparency of trading

C : Risk reduction

D : Know your customer

Answer: D

Question 3

Having prepared recommendations via a report, why would an adviser suggest a face-to-face meeting with their client?

Options :

A : In order to collect fees prior to implementation of the recommendations

B : To establish the client’s tax position

C : So that the client can review the adviser’s qualifications

D : To afford the opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings

Answer: D

Question 4

A firm acting as agent makes money by:

Options :

A : Profiting from the spread

B : Providing advice

C : Charging their client a commission

D : Trading against its own order book

Answer: C

Question 5

A rise in living standards will tend to:

Options :

A : Reduce the demand for commodities

B : Have no effect on commodities

C : Increase government participation in the commodities markets

D : Create an increased demand for commodities

Answer: D