EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Danny is a Dealing Representative for Everbright Investments. He met with his client Adele, who has
$1,000,000 to invest. During their meeting Danny determines that Adele has a high-risk profile. In addition, he learns that she has an excellent understanding of equities and how volatile they can be. Danny is considering recommending growth funds specifically, and making a recommendation from the following investment options:

Based on the information provided, which mutual fund should Danny recommend?

Question2: Maalik opens an account for a new client, John. During the new account process, Maalik determines that he will need to confirm John's identity. Which of the following statements about Maalik's identification requirements is CORRECT?

Question3: Wilma has always used the services of a tax preparation firm to file her taxes but is skeptical that she has really benefitted. This year she plans to file her own taxes for the first time.
What would be useful for her to know?

Question4: Which of the following is included when calculating a country's gross domestic product (GDP)?

Question5: Loretta is looking for a well diversified equity fund. Her ideal mutual fund would hold investments within and outside Canada. Although she is seeking growth, Loretta also wants a mutual fund that invests in quality companies.
Which of the following mutual funds would be the best choice for Loretta?

Question6: Which of the following Dealing Representatives has CORRECTLY fulfilled their suitability obligation?

Question7: Which among the following plans includes a provision that places a maximum limit on the amount that can be withdrawn during a calendar year?

Question8: Which statement regarding the Fund Facts document is CORRECT?

Question9: Quintin has been a Dealing Representative for Global Maximum Financial for 5 years. Today, he opened an account for his new client, Reginald. In addition to opening a new account, Reginald agreed to accept Quintin's investment recommendation and placed a purchase order to buy units of the Global Maximum Value Equity fund.
Quintin informed his Branch Manager Lupita about this new account on the same day the purchase order was received. Lupita told Quintin that she would complete her review of the New Client Application Form (NCAF) by no later than tomorrow.
Which statement regarding this new account opening is CORRECT?

Question10: If an investor was looking for an investment with a risk equal to that of the market, which factor would she want in an investment?

Question11: You are collecting know your client (KYC) information for your new client, Yael. She has recently accepted an early retirement package from her employer and has $100,000 to invest. She is looking for an investment that will provide income to help pay her ongoing monthly expenses. Without this extra income, she would have trouble paying her bills. From your discussions, Yael understands that markets fluctuate and says she is comfortable with high risk. Which of the following would be a suitable investment?

Question12: While assessing the suitability of an investment recommendation as a Dealing Representative, which statement applies to the "Client's Interest First" standard?

Question13: Which of the following characteristics about mortgage mutual funds is CORRECT?

Question14: Tony, the investment manager of True North Canadian Equity Fund is deciding on some new investments. He has done an economic analysis of the various provinces and sectors of the Canadian economy and has determined that Nova Scotia and Alberta present the best prospects. He has also identified potential in the oil and gas sector. He narrows down his selection to an oil supply firm in Medicine Hat and a drilling company in Halifax.
What investment approach is Tony employing?

Question15: Patrick is a portfolio manager for the HyperTally Growth Fund. It has generated an annualized rate of return of
10% this past year. However, with the anticipation of very high inflation to soon occur, there is also an expectation of higher interest rates. Patrick is concerned about the future returns of existing stocks within the fund. What may Patrick do to protect against the market value of the fund dropping?

Question16: Maureen is 65 years old and will be retiring soon. She has a modest portfolio of mutual funds that focus on growth. As she approaches retirement, Maureen wants to switch to investments that provide steady income with low to medium risk.
Given Maureen's wishes, which of the following mutual funds would be suitable for her?

Question17: Greg, one of your clients, has been advised by a friend to invest in open-end mutual funds. He is not sure about the differences between open and closed-end funds.
What would you tell Greg about open-end funds?

Question18: Which of the following statements about registered education savings plans (RESPs) is CORRECT?

Question19: Portia is a Dealing Representative with Highview Wealth Inc., a mutual fund dealer. Portia recommends the Stature Growth Fund to her client Clive. Which of the following CORRECTLY describes what Portia must do in order to satisfy her obligations under the Client Relationship Model (CRM) and Client Focused Reforms (CFR)?

Question20: The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) has strict rules concerning conflicts of interest.
Which of the following is TRUE?

Question21: Which of the following statements is TRUE about the movement of business cycles in the Canadian economy?

Question22: Sarah and Kyle are a married couple. They are both 34 years of age and work as teachers. Their combined annual income is $130,000. They are able to save $800 each month. They own a home worth
$340,000 with a $120,000 mortgage. Since they work for the same employer, they have the same defined benefit pension plan. Other than a tax-free savings account (TFSA) in Kyle's name with $5,000, they do not have any other assets.
They are avid sailors and want to save towards a purchase of a sailboat. For the type of sailboat they want, they estimate it should cost around $65,000. They want you to recommend an investment for their monthly savings to help them achieve their goal faster.
What question should you ask them next?

Question23: In a mutual fund dealer, who is the person responsible for establishing and maintaining compliance policies and procedures as well as monitoring and assessing compliance?

Question24: What information can be found from a simplified prospectus instead of Fund Facts?

Question25: Ken is a member of his employer's Defined Benefit Pension Plan (DBPP). Which of the following statements about Ken's plan is CORRECT?

Question26: Felipe is a Dealing Representative who is developing a non-registered investment solution for Laryssa. Felipe is debating between recommending either mutual fund trusts or mutual fund corporations. He wants to recommend an investment that reduces Laryssa's exposure to taxation.
Which feature may influence his recommendation?

Question27: Which of the following statements about total return for money market funds is TRUE?

Question28: What type of mutual fund can invest in specified derivatives and forward contracts for grains, meats, metals, energy products, and coffee?

Question29: Which of the following best describes implied needs of your clients?

Question30: One of your clients, Sheldon, is 65 years old. He has $30,000 to invest. He has a low risk profile, and an investment objective of receiving regular income. He has a time horizon of 5 years.
Based on Sheldon's risk profile and investment objective, which of the following investment recommendations is MOST appropriate for Sheldon?

Question31: What does a normal yield curve look like?

Question32: Anthony purchased 500 units of XYZ Fund at a price of $12.00 per unit. Near the end of the year, the mutual fund made a distribution of $1.50 per unit. The net asset value per unit (NAVPU) immediately before the distribution was $16.50. Anthony immediately reinvested his distribution at the new NAVPU. How many new units did Anthony purchase when his distribution was reinvested?

Question33: Your client, Cosmo, recently inherited $50,000 from his uncle. He wants to use this money towards his retirement savings. Cosmo is a 50-year old, self-employed carpenter and he earns on average $65,000 per year. He has a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) with the bank worth $425,000 and a tax-free savings account (TFSA) worth $46,000. He started saving when he was 25 years old and has always made his own investment decisions. His money is mostly invested in balanced funds. He feels most comfortable with these types of mutual funds since they offer potential investment growth but without being too aggressive. Cosmo has no other assets.
What additional information do you need about Cosmo to fulfill your know your client obligation?

Question34: One of your clients, Harry, has heard that he can defer paying tax on capital gains. He wants to know if what he has heard is correct and if so, how to defer paying taxes on capital gains.
What would you tell Harry?

Question35: Over the course of a couple of weeks and several appointments, Harold was finally able to provide an investment solution for his new client, Felicia. It was a lump sum investment where they plan to see her money grow for the next 5 years.
With regards to Know Your Client (KYC) requirements, what are Harold's responsibilities moving forward?

Question36: Frederic recently sold his units in a US dollar (USD) denominated mutual fund. He wants to convert the proceeds back to Canadian dollars (CAD). If he received proceeds of $1,200 USD from the sale and the exchange rate is $1 CAD for $0.99 USD, how much will Frederic receive in Canadian dollars?

Question37: Your employer has a contributory group RRSP under which he matches employee contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of salary.
Which of the following statements about a group registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is CORRECT?

Question38: Preston has been working for Thompson Industries for just over a year and has been part of Thompson's deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) program from his start date. Preston wants to know more about these types of plans.
What would you tell Preston about DPSPs?

Question39: Maxine is a portfolio manager who 15 years ago, purchased 100 shares of Never2Tacky, a social media corporation for Aspirations Global Technology Fund. She purchased the stock when it was trading at $10. Last year, the peak market price was $120. Presently, it is trading at $99. News agencies are now reporting that additional regulations regarding social media companies are about to be agreed upon by G7 countries. Maxine is concerned the market value of Never2Tacky is going to drop. She buys a put option with an exercise price of $95 with an expiry of 9 months.
What type of strategy is Maxine using?

Question40: Greg is a Dealing Representative. As a part of his business building activity, Greg prepares several messages to post on his website and Facebook page. Which statement CORRECTLY describes this situation?

Question41: Pacari is a Dealing Representative with Cavalry Investments, a mutual fund dealer. Pacari's client, Darsha, is a long-time customer and an elderly widow. Darsha depended on her husband, for financial decisions before he passed. Pacari has also noticed that Darsha's capacity seems to be declining over the years. Luckily, with Pacari's help, Darsha has been managing her finances well. However, Darsha's daughter has been getting involved recently and has even tried to enter trades without Darsha's authorization. Pacari is particularly concerned about the last transaction for Darsha's account: a very large redemption. Pacari fears that Darsha has become a victim of financial exploitation and he raises his concerns with his dealer Cavalry. Which of the following statements about how Cavalry may proceed is CORRECT?

Question42: Josephine is a Dealing Representative with Sunshine Mutual Funds Inc. for over 10 years. Her brother Jonathan has an account with Sunshine Mutual Funds Inc., too. Jonathan wants Josephine to manage his portfolio and make investment decisions on his behalf. Jonathan trusts his sister to make better investment choices than he can. He also wants to give Power of Attorney (POA) to Josephine so she can have full authority over his account.
How can Josephine respond to her brother's request?

Question43: Which of the following statements about nominee name accounts is TRUE?

Question44: Terri, 30 years old, is the marketing manager at Provincial Winery with an average annual income of $60,000.
Her spouse Yvette, 28 years old, is a project manager with a telecommunications firm earning
$70,000 per year. You are helping them to organize their investments and are trying to assess their financial resources.
Which of the following is the best question to ask?

Question45: Which of the following statements about your mutual fund registration is CORRECT?

Question46: What areas are addressed in the Client Relationship Model (CRM) regulation?

Question47: Sujay contributes 3% of his $60,000 salary to his employer's defined contribution pension plan. His employer contributes the same amount to the plan. How will this affect his registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution room for the year?

Question48: Charlotte has received proceeds from a deceased family member's estate. Charlotte decides to visit Malik, who's a Dealing Representative at her bank. She tells Malik, she does not know much about trading ETFs, but she wants to invest in ETFs. Charlotte says she feels fortunate to have this money and that she's not worried about losing it because she never planned on having any of it.
What element of the Know Your Client (KYC) information has Malik been able to learn?

Question49: Sagira is a Compliance Officer with WealthPath Investments Inc., a registered mutual fund dealer. Sagira routinely answers inquiries from the firm's Dealing Representatives and offers guidance.
Which of the following statements would Sagira likely agree is a permitted activity for Dealing Representatives to have with clients?

Question50: Gregory is a conservative investor who wants to hold a portfolio of equity securities that would fall less than the overall market in a downturn.
Which of the following portfolios would you advise Gregory to invest in?

Question51: Sheldon is a 25 year old graphic designer. He has just started working and saves regularly. Apart from his regular salary he also earns extra money from freelancing after office hours and during weekends. His earnings from his freelance work are sufficient for meeting his living expenses. He saves the entire amount of his salary. He has heard about lifecycle funds but has come to you for additional information.
Which of the following statement about lifecycle funds is TRUE?

Question52: Sandra presently participates in her employer-sponsored defined contribution pension plan (DCPP). As contributions continue to be made into her plan, what can she expect?

Question53: The following table shows Sabrina's earned income for the past few years:

Sabrina has always maximized her RRSP contributions, so she has no carry-forward room available. If the maximum contribution limit for Year 3 is $24,270, what is her RRSP contribution room for Year 3?

Question54: What type of shares offer its shareholders the opportunity to receive additional dividends if the company's profit exceeds a stated level?

Question55: You ask a new client, Brad, "what are your financial obligations and what are your assets?" What information are you trying to gather in order to comply with the know your client (KYC) rule?

Question56: Which of the following statements best describes dollar-cost averaging?

Question57: Jacinta is a Dealing Representative with WealthSource Partners Inc., a mutual fund dealer registered in Ontario. Jacinta meets with her friend Saabir, who is a licensed insurance agent. Saabir asks Jacinta for a list of Jacinta's clients so that Saabir can reach out to them to ensure that their insurance needs are being met.
Which of the following statements about Jacinta sharing the list with Saabir is CORRECT?

Question58: Yesterday, Mariana purchased mutual funds for the first time from Diablo, who is a Dealing Representative for Horizon Financial. When Mariana mentions to her friend Marcus that she just started to invest, Marcus confides that he experienced losses from mutual fund investing. Her initial feelings of excitement have now changed to worry and regret. She wished she had talked to her friend before investing and wonders if she can change her mind.
Which statement regarding the right of withdrawal applies?

Question59: Natasha currently owns 2 mutual funds: a bond fund and a Canadian equity fund. She would like to use one of them as her registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution for the year. From a tax efficiency perspective, which mutual fund should she contribute?

Question60: Every February, Reginald, a Dealing Representative, feels pressured by his Manager to generate new registered retirement savings plans (RRSP) and contributions to assist the branch in meeting broader business targets. Reginald is nearing the end of February, and he has a meeting with a new client, Orel. Orel wants to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA) to develop emergency savings because he does not want to worry about his withdrawals being taxed. Reginald suggests that if Orel were to contribute to an RRSP first, then the resulting tax savings could be used to fund a new emergency account.
In relation to account suitability, what can be said about Reginald's advice?

Question61: Which of the following money market securities have the highest degree of risk for the investor?

Question62: Catarina is a Dealing Representative for Ethical Financial which represents 20 different mutual fund families.
Darlene is a fund manager from one of those mutual fund families and wants to send a gift card to Catarina as a symbol of appreciation. Ethical Financial's policies and procedures manual (PPM) require that Catarina decline the gift.
What method of addressing conflict of interest is being used by Ethical Financial?

Question63: Jasmine purchases a 1-year, $10,000 face value strip bond for $9,600. At maturity, when Jasmine receives
$10,000, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Question64: Iliana owns 1,000 participating preferred shares in the First Canadian Bank. Which of the following features are characteristic of her investment?

Question65: Which of the following could be a passively managed fund?

Question66: Khuyen is a Dealing Representative for Stark Contrast Investments. Her dealer has relationships with 20 different mutual fund families. This gave her the flexibility to sell two different types of funds from two different fund families to her client, Bao. $5,000 was invested in the Blue Moon Global Balanced fund and an additional $5,000 was invested in the Orange Sun Asset Allocation fund. Khuyen has been reviewing the performance of both funds and has determined that Bao would be better off being fully invested in the Blue Moon Global Balance fund. Bao had previously signed a Limited Authorization Form (LAF) for Khuyen, so she goes ahead and does not worry about consulting with Bao before making the change.
What type of activity has Khuyen performed?

Question67: Xerxes, 45 years old, is a successful architect, having an annual income of $185,000. He has around $10,000 in his non-registered account, which he is looking to invest in a tax-efficient manner.
From the following options, which would be the most tax-efficient?

Question68: Reagan has accepted a role to be the Chief Revenue Officer of a charitable organization. She is currently registered as a Dealing Representative for Sunshine Financial Services.
Which of the following would apply to her?

Question69: Danica is looking for a mutual fund to hold in her non-registered account that provides a regular stream of income with potential for capital growth. She is having difficulty distinguishing between bond funds and dividend funds. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Question70: Which of the following is a characteristic of a bond fund?

Question71: One of your clients, Fernando, is approaching 71 years of age and has a few questions regarding life income funds (LIFs).
Which of the following statements about LIFs is TRUE?

Question72: Xerxes, 45 years old, is a successful architect, having an annual income of $185,000. He has around $10,000 in his non-registered account, which he is looking to invest in a tax-efficient manner.
From the following options, which would be the most tax-efficient?

Question73: Your client, James, would like to work beyond the normal retirement age. He comes to you for advice on his registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). What are the rules regarding terminating an RRSP?

Question74: Kerry's total income this past year was $100,000 and she claimed a tax deduction of $2,000. When the tax return is filed, what would be the federal tax payable when applying the following federal tax rates?
(Round to the closest whole dollar for the final answer.)

Question75: What role do investment dealers play in the Canadian and global financial markets?

Question76: A client has $950,000 in his RRSP account and $550,000 in his non-registered account held in nominee name with Tradewell Mutual Funds.
In the event of his dealer, Tradewell Mutual Funds declaring insolvency, what is the total amount the client be eligible to receive from the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada Investor Protection Corporation (IPC)?

Question77: Which document contains information regarding the Independent Review Committee compensation?

Question78: Reginald is a Dealing Representative, who feels pressure from management at the beginning of every calendar year, to open new registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and generate RRSP contributions. It is the end of February, and Reginald is close to reaching his personal sales objectives. He just finished an appointment with a prospective new client, Orel. Orel wants to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA) to build emergency savings. However, Reginald recommended to Orel that he should first contribute to an RRSP, and then use the tax savings for a TFSA contribution. With regards to account suitability, what can be said about Reginald's advice?

Question79: Jasmine received an inheritance from her grandmother of $10,000. She wants to invest her money wisely. She has seen in the news that a particular energy company is doing very well and has good prospects. She has also seen how volatile its share price has been in the last year. She knows the risks of the resource sector and wants to invest but is not comfortable with so much volatility. Which of the following mutual fund benefits would address her concern?

Question80: What information does Fund Facts provide to potential investors?

Question81: The portfolio manager of the High Income Fund has 90% of the mutual fund invested in bonds. What is a reason for holding bonds in a mutual fund portfolio?

Question82: Your client Gerard is 30 years old and plans to retire at age 65. He has a mutual fund portfolio of $40,000 in which he invests $1,500 monthly. Gerard's objective is to use these funds to meet the 20% down payment requirement to buy a house for $650,000.
What is Gerard's investment time horizon not considering market fluctuations?

Question83: Which of the following applies to a mutual fund trust?

Question84: Which statement about a net capital loss incurred by a mutual fund trust is CORRECT?

Question85: Salvatore and Harriet recently got married. They are presently renting but are looking forward to buying a new home within 5 years. They both have separate savings established in their respective registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) of $100,000 each. They have come to Dustin, a Dealing Representative, to open an additional joint investment account to increase their savings to assist with their future plans of buying a new home.
What does Dustin need to ensure about his recommendation?

Question86: What is the role of a custodian?

Question87: Your clients, Philip and Helen, have a disabled son, Alex, age 22. They want to set up a registered disability savings plan (RDSP) for Alex and have asked you for some information.
Which statement is TRUE?

Question88: Your client Jerry's asset mix is deviating from the original target asset mix because the stock market has had strong performance. Equities are now over-weighted in Jerry's account. The original target asset mix is still valid since Jerry's situation has not changed. He is invested in several bond and equity mutual funds. What should you do?

Question89: Which person would be categorized as a vulnerable client?

Question90: Malik has been saving money for retirement but he is worried about the impact inflation may have on the value of his savings. He wants to purchase a bond that will give him a steady stream of income that is greater than the inflation rate. He has found a bond issued by a major airline with a market price of $9,200, a par value of $10,000, and a coupon rate of 6.75%. What is the current yield of this bond?

Question91: Lydia wants to transfer units of her Sussex Growth Fund to her registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) as her RRSP contribution. The current market value is $10,600 and the cost of the units is $4,500.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Question92: When comparing the current yield and yield-to-maturity of a bond, which statement applies?

Question93: Bernadette has a high-paying job and is in the top tax bracket. She recently received a payment of $5 million upon the settlement of her uncle's estate. Bernadette would like to invest her inheritance in financial products that would not only grow her money but is also income tax friendly.
Which of the following would provide the most favourable tax treatment?

Question94: Karen's know your client (KYC) profile corresponds to someone who has a long time horizon, is comfortable with risk and volatility, and is primarily interested in growth. She watches the daily movements of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and wants a mutual fund that will closely match what she sees.
What kind of mutual fund would be BEST for her?

Question95: The owners of Underground Airways Ltd. want to take their privately owned corporation public through an initial public offering (IPO). They are speaking to a specialist from an investment dealer to determine whether it would be advisable to become listed on a stock exchange or the over-the-counter (OTC) market.
In comparing the two options, which of the following considerations is TRUE?

Question96: Louis is the portfolio manager for Quattro Fund. The mandate of the mutual fund is to invest in a combination of cash, fixed income, and equity securities; however, Louis has the ability to adjust the portfolio according to market conditions. If Louis feels that interest rates will fall, he could invest the whole portfolio in equities. If he feels the market is too high, he could take profits and sit totally in cash. What type of mutual fund is Quattro Fund?

Question97: At 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, the following information is collected for the Marigold Canadian Dividend Fund:

What is the net asset value per unit NAVPU for the Marigold Canadian Dividend Fund for July 6?

Question98: Which of the following statements is true when comparing fund of funds to traditional mutual funds?

Question99: When comparing mutual funds, what information would help a Dealing Representative determine a suitable mutual fund for a client?

Question100: Xian-Li believes she is a sophisticated investor. She has constructed her own portfolio and has had some success. She does not believe in studying a company's details such as earnings, expenses, or assets. She is more concerned with patterns in a company's stock price over time. She believes patterns form and can be used to predict future movements in the market.
How does Xian-Li evaluate the companies in her portfolio?

Question101: Russell is a Dealing Representative with Wealth Quest Strategies Ltd., a mutual fund dealer and member of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA). Russell is developing his website to include sales content on a Target Date Fund. Which of the following is Russell permitted to include on his website about the Target Date Fund?
i. the asset mix through the life of the fund until the future date
ii. the expected decline in the fund's risk level as the fund reaches its target date iii. the guaranteed return that the client will receive on the future date iv. a graphic illustration of the fund's promised growth on target date

Question102: Which investor's needs would be BEST met with an income trust?

Question103: What purpose does it serve for non-money market mutual funds to hold money market instruments?