Question:1 Which of the following is a CORRECT statement of a member's duty under the Code and Standards? A)
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$ N2 V4 ]( [3 I( {" L9 ]0 J3 h | A member is required to comply only with applicable local laws, rules, regulations, or customs even though the CFA Institute code and Standards may impose a higher degree of responsibility or a higher duty on the member.
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F5 ~+ k: P5 B. v1 e | A member who trades securities in a foreign securities market where no applicable local laws or stock exchange rules regulate the use of material nonpublic information may take investment action based on this information.
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| A member who trades securities in a country with less strict laws, rules, regulations, or customs may follow those laws if he discloses this information to his client. ( y6 K$ t. t% }# V1 I" m
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| In the absence of specific applicable law or other regulatory requirements, the Code and Standards govern the member's actions.
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Question:2 Which of the following is least likely a component of the Code of Ethics? In dealing with the public, clients, prospects, employers, employees, and fellow members, CFA Institute members shall act with: A)
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Question:3 According to the CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct, which of the following statements about members with supervisory responsibility is FALSE? Members with supervisory responsibility: A)
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| must make reasonable efforts to detect violation of laws, rules, regulations, and the Code and Standards. 1 a& f0 b- d% f2 K
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| are relieved of their supervisory responsibility if they delegate their supervisory duties to other members of CFA Institute.
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Question:4 Tony Calaveccio, CFA, is the manager of the TrustCo Small Cap Venture Fund in Toronto. He places trades for the fund with River City Brokerage. River City presents Calaveccio with a case of wine at Christmas each year. He estimates that the value of the case is about US $90. He does not disclose this fact in the prospectus of the small cap venture fund. This action is:3 O4 T' J. J5 E& L% U% X
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| not in violation of the Code and Standards.
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| in violation of the Standard concerning independence and objectivity.
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| in violation of the Standard concerning disclosure of conflicts to clients and prospects.
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- M2 | Q/ |! [: nQuestion:5 Adequate investment policy disclosure typically means clearly identifying the policy in: A)
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| the annual report.
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