ACAMS CAMS7 Exam Questions

Question 6 of 119

The chief compliance officer (CCO) at a bank approved offering trade finance services to a company which is established within a country with a weak democratic system routinely reviews news on upcoming targeted economic sanction regulations in the EU, a major import partner for the country's production of crude oil.
Which of the following pieces of news would be of greatest concern?

The European Commission and the High Representative issue a joint proposal for an import ban on refined oil products.

The European Commission and the High Representative issue a joint proposal for an import ban on oil extraction equipment

The Council of the European Union adopts a new export control regime for electronic equipment

The Council of the European Union adopts a new import restriction regime for goods coming from countries that do not respect human rights

Correct Answer: A

Question 7 of 119

Which services provided by an accounting firm could be considered as higher risk from a financial crime perspective? (Choose three.)

Forming a trust on behalf of a customer with a complex setup and acting as a nominee director

Auditing a firm that provides payroll software to large corporate customers

Preparing financial statements for a listed or a privately owned firm

Providing tax advice to an international customer hoping to move their assets out of their home country

Assisting an offshore corporation from a jurisdiction with no available beneficial owner information to buy property in the UK

Correct Answer: A, D, E

Question 8 of 119

Common risks associated with cryptocurrency and convertible virtual currencies include: (Choose three.)

funds being stolen from other users.

obscuring the source of illicit funds.

layering transactions to hide the origin of funds derived from illicit activity.

difficulty converting into physical currency.

facilitating payment for other illicit activities and goods.

Correct Answer: B, C, E

Question 9 of 119

An organization is developing a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) framework.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between AML policies and procedures?

Policies are broad guidelines. Procedures are detailed instructions for specific processes. Only procedures are mandatory for knowledge and adherence.

Policies define the principles of an organization and influence the drafting of procedures. Procedures are detailed instructions for specific processes.

Policies are detailed instructions for specific processes. Procedures are an overarching framework. Neither policies nor procedures are mandatory for knowledge and adherence.

Policies are detailed instructions for specific processes. Procedures are an overarching framework. Both policies and procedures are mandatory for knowledge and adherence.

Correct Answer: B

Question 10 of 119

A multinational corporation is considering expanding into a new market with a history of political instability and corruption.
Which strategy would be most effective in mitigating reputational risk from a financial crime perspective associated with such an expansion?

Ensure the jurisdiction risks and other relevant factors have been taken into consideration in the EWRA and the residual risks are within the corporation's risk appetite

Partnering with established local businesses to leverage their knowledge and connections while sharing risks

Ensuring the company has strong ties with local government officials to influence policy and avoid negative scrutiny

Committing to open communication, ethical practices, and community engagement to build trust with stakeholders

Minimizing the company's direct presence in the country to reduce exposure to potential risks

Correct Answer: A