AAMS PRACTICE 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
c - Correct Answers -Which of the following is a false statement regarding a good
business plan? The plan
A) is in writing.
B) includes actionable steps.
C) should only contain business goals.
D) is shared with a mentor.
c - Correct Answers -Jim Hanson's financial situation is as follows:
Savings account$5,000
Life insurance cash value$20,000
Short-term debts$3,000
Mortgage loan$100,000
Auto loan$10,000
Tuition payments$17,000
Auto loan payments$3,000
Mortgage loan payments$9,600
Invested assets$40,000
Use assets$220,000
A) $127,000
B) $132,000
C) $172,000
D) $182,000
What is his net worth?
b - Correct Answers -As of December 31, 20X1, Bill Simpson has the following financial
data:
Salaries$90,000
Investment income$4,000
Mortgage payments$16,000
Insurance$3,000
Auto notes$20,000
Income taxes$25,000
Auto payments$6,000
,Medical/dental$4,000
Misc.expenses$15,000
Utilities$3,000
CD$5,000
Education$10,000
Food$8,000
What is Bill's surplus or deficit?
A)$14,000
B)$4,000
C)$1,000
D)$7,000
b - Correct Answers -Which one of the following is the most correctly formulated goal for
a client?
A) invest $500 monthly using a dollar cost averaging strategy to increase net worth
B) accumulate $50,000 in seven years for a son's education
C) accumulate $50,000 for a second home
D) build enough net worth to retire in 15 years
d - Correct Answers -Which one of the following is most accurate with respect to the life
insurance needs of the typical family?
A) The need for insurance to cover both final expenses and lost income decreases at
age 70.
B) Life insurance generally allows families to reduce their income taxation exposures.
C) The need for life insurance remains steady until age 65.
D) Total life insurance requirements may decrease as an individual approaches
retirement.
d - Correct Answers -Upon retirement, the bulk of a client's assets generally should be
invested in
A) derivatives and other alternative investment for above-average short-term gains.
B) fixed-income investments for current income and safety of principal.
C) money market funds for maximum safety of principal.
D) growth investments to preserve purchasing power.
a - Correct Answers -One of the primary purposes of an investment policy statement is
to
A) provide a basis for portfolio review.
B) project market returns for the portfolio.
C) separate the role of the client and the investment professional.
, D) identify the securities to be included in the portfolio.
c - Correct Answers -An investment policy statement should be
A) developed to provide considerable investment flexibility.
B) written to reflect current market trends.
C) constructed to reflect realistic return expectations.
D) consistent with SEC investment policy guidelines.
b - Correct Answers -In an investment policy statement, which of these attributes is
necessary to benefit from the positive bias of most investment vehicles?
A) Clearly written goals
B) Long-term perspective
C) Moderate risk tolerance
D) Realistic expectations
a - Correct Answers -In developing an investment policy, the investment professional is
responsible for
A) assisting the client in creating the policy.
B) formulating the general policy.
C) setting the step-by-step actions to be taken.
D) implementing the investment selections.
c - Correct Answers -One adverse way clients react to market price changes is by
A) increasing their portfolio risk and stock holdings.
B) changing their portfolio to match the recommendations of those in the media.
C) mistaking random fluctuations around the market trajectory as real change.
D) decreasing their allocation to stocks.
c - Correct Answers -Which of these would NOT be a change that would most likely
require an adjustment in the asset management process?
A) An "early out" separation from a company
B) A divorce
C) A three-year bullish stock market
D) A large inheritance
c - Correct Answers -A company is planning to borrow large amounts of money to fund
a major expansion. This company is increasing which type of risk?
A) Market risk
B) Financial risk
C) Interest rate risk
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
c - Correct Answers -Which of the following is a false statement regarding a good
business plan? The plan
A) is in writing.
B) includes actionable steps.
C) should only contain business goals.
D) is shared with a mentor.
c - Correct Answers -Jim Hanson's financial situation is as follows:
Savings account$5,000
Life insurance cash value$20,000
Short-term debts$3,000
Mortgage loan$100,000
Auto loan$10,000
Tuition payments$17,000
Auto loan payments$3,000
Mortgage loan payments$9,600
Invested assets$40,000
Use assets$220,000
A) $127,000
B) $132,000
C) $172,000
D) $182,000
What is his net worth?
b - Correct Answers -As of December 31, 20X1, Bill Simpson has the following financial
data:
Salaries$90,000
Investment income$4,000
Mortgage payments$16,000
Insurance$3,000
Auto notes$20,000
Income taxes$25,000
Auto payments$6,000
,Medical/dental$4,000
Misc.expenses$15,000
Utilities$3,000
CD$5,000
Education$10,000
Food$8,000
What is Bill's surplus or deficit?
A)$14,000
B)$4,000
C)$1,000
D)$7,000
b - Correct Answers -Which one of the following is the most correctly formulated goal for
a client?
A) invest $500 monthly using a dollar cost averaging strategy to increase net worth
B) accumulate $50,000 in seven years for a son's education
C) accumulate $50,000 for a second home
D) build enough net worth to retire in 15 years
d - Correct Answers -Which one of the following is most accurate with respect to the life
insurance needs of the typical family?
A) The need for insurance to cover both final expenses and lost income decreases at
age 70.
B) Life insurance generally allows families to reduce their income taxation exposures.
C) The need for life insurance remains steady until age 65.
D) Total life insurance requirements may decrease as an individual approaches
retirement.
d - Correct Answers -Upon retirement, the bulk of a client's assets generally should be
invested in
A) derivatives and other alternative investment for above-average short-term gains.
B) fixed-income investments for current income and safety of principal.
C) money market funds for maximum safety of principal.
D) growth investments to preserve purchasing power.
a - Correct Answers -One of the primary purposes of an investment policy statement is
to
A) provide a basis for portfolio review.
B) project market returns for the portfolio.
C) separate the role of the client and the investment professional.
, D) identify the securities to be included in the portfolio.
c - Correct Answers -An investment policy statement should be
A) developed to provide considerable investment flexibility.
B) written to reflect current market trends.
C) constructed to reflect realistic return expectations.
D) consistent with SEC investment policy guidelines.
b - Correct Answers -In an investment policy statement, which of these attributes is
necessary to benefit from the positive bias of most investment vehicles?
A) Clearly written goals
B) Long-term perspective
C) Moderate risk tolerance
D) Realistic expectations
a - Correct Answers -In developing an investment policy, the investment professional is
responsible for
A) assisting the client in creating the policy.
B) formulating the general policy.
C) setting the step-by-step actions to be taken.
D) implementing the investment selections.
c - Correct Answers -One adverse way clients react to market price changes is by
A) increasing their portfolio risk and stock holdings.
B) changing their portfolio to match the recommendations of those in the media.
C) mistaking random fluctuations around the market trajectory as real change.
D) decreasing their allocation to stocks.
c - Correct Answers -Which of these would NOT be a change that would most likely
require an adjustment in the asset management process?
A) An "early out" separation from a company
B) A divorce
C) A three-year bullish stock market
D) A large inheritance
c - Correct Answers -A company is planning to borrow large amounts of money to fund
a major expansion. This company is increasing which type of risk?
A) Market risk
B) Financial risk
C) Interest rate risk
