Question 1

Dottie is a newly-minted, registered representative and is doing some cold calling to line up appointments with prospects. When doing so, Dottie: I. must not call anyone on her firm’s do-not-call list. II. must not call anyone on the FTC’s national do-not-call-list. III. must not call anyone before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., based on the time zone of the person being called. IV. must provide the person called with her name, the name and contact information of her firm, and the purpose of her call.

Options :

A : I and III only

B : I and IV only

C : I, II, and IV only

D : I, II, III, and IV

Answer: C

Question 2

Giant Investments filed a registration statement with the SEC for a new fund it wanted to introduce and has received word that the registration statement is now effective. Based on this, Jack, a registered representative with Giant Investments, can tell a client that:

Options :

A :

because the SEC has recently announced the fund’s registration statement effective, the client can rest assured that it is a sound long-term investment.

B :

the SEC pronouncement on the effectiveness of the registration statement means only that the SEC has deemed that enough information has been provided in the registration statement for the client to judge the quality of the investment for himself.

C : the SEC warrants that there have been no misstatements of fact in the registration statement.

D :

because the SEC has recently approved the fund, it is likely to be a much safer investment than other, older funds in the same fund category.

Answer: B

Question 3

A retirement plan under which the benefit to be paid upon retirement is specified when an employee is signed up for the plan is known as a:

Options :

A : 401(k) plan.

B : SIMPLE-IRA.

C : defined benefit plan.

D : defined contribution plan.

Answer: C

Question 4

All government bonds and the majority of corporate bonds are traded:

Options :

A : on the floor of the NYSE.

B : via electronic communication networks (ECNs).

C : on regional exchanges.

D : in the over-the-counter market.

Answer: D

Question 5

Phil Anthropy wrote his cousin a $15,000 check to pay for medical bills the cousin had accumulated. He also distributed $5,000 checks to three nephews who were in college, and gave his mother a check for $12,000. Have Phil’s actions triggered any gift taxes?

Options :

A : Yes, $19,000 of his total distributions is subject to the gift tax.

B : Yes, $2,000 of his total distributions is subject to the gift tax.

C : Yes, $7,000 in distributions is subject to the gift tax.

D : No. None of Phil’s distributions is subject to the gift tax.

Answer: B