QUESTION: 181

By blindly adopting the ideas and works of others without acknowledgment, you have definitely violated Standard ________. You also may have violated Standard ________ because you may be making recommendations without a reasonable basis.

II (A); IV (1)
II (A); IV (1)
II (A); IV (A.2)
II (C); IV (B.2)
II (C); IV (A.2)
II (C); IV (B.1)
II (C); IV (A.1)
II (A); IV (B.2)

Answer(s): G

Explanation:

This is explicitly stated under Standard II (C) - Prohibition against Plagiarism.

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QUESTION: 182

In reference to AIMR-PPS, which of the following is/are true?

If the valuation of an investment asset is not based on current market value, it should not be included in total assets to which PPS are being applied.
II. Composites cannot not be presented as being in compliance unless all the firm'squalifying portfolios are accounted for in at least one composite defined according tosimilar strategy or investment objective.
III. A subsidiary may claim to be in compliance with the PPS even if the parent firm is not.
I, II and III
I and III only
II and III only
II only

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Assets to which AIMR-PPS cannot be applied are not to be considered while considering compliance. For example, investment instruments like the GIC whose valuation is not based on market conditions, must be excluded.

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QUESTION: 183

Standard III (A) states that members notify their ________ of the Code and Standards. This notification must be

done ________.

nearest Society secretary; within 45 days of candidacy
immediate supervisor; in writing
nearest Society secretary; orally or in writing
chief operating officer (or equivalent); in writing
chief operating officer (or equivalent); orally or in writing
immediate supervisor; orally or in writing
immediate supervisor; within 45 days of candidacy
any of these answers is acceptable; as long as the notification is made

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Standard III (A): Relationship with and Responsibilities to the Employer, states that: "Members shall inform their employer, in writing, through their direct supervisor, that they are obligated to comply with the Codes and Standards and are subject to disciplinary sanctions for violations thereof."

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QUESTION: 184

Level I verification requires independent attestation that the requirements of the AIMR-PPS have been met on a (n) ________ basis.

international
nationwide
firmwide
attainable

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

This is a requirement under Level I verification procedures.

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