Free CSI CSC2 Exam Questions

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Question 1

When creating an investment policy statement (IPS), which of the following elements is most critical to include?

A : The manager’s preferred investment strategies.

B : The client’s current market trends.

C : The client’s investment objectives and constraints.

D : Recent performance of similar portfolios.

Answer: C

Question 2

Robert is evaluating a covered call ETF that writes out-of-the-money calls and pays a fixed monthly distribution. If the ETF's option premiums and dividends are not sufficient to cover the fixed distribution, what might be a potential consequence?

A : The ETF will increase its management fees to cover the shortfall.

B : The ETF will shift to a variable payment structure to address the shortfall.

C : The ETF will halt its covered call strategy to avoid losses.

D : The ETF may deplete its principal to maintain the fixed distribution payments.

Answer: D

Question 3

Lisa, a technical analyst, observes that a stock has recently broken above a key resistance level and is now trading at a higher price. She needs to anticipate what might happen next based on technical analysis principles?

A : The stock will likely reverse direction and head back below the previous resistance level.

B : The price will stabilize at the new resistance level and not show further movement.

C : The price will likely fall back to the previous resistance level, which now acts as support.

D : The stock will maintain its current price without significant changes.

Answer: C

Question 4

An equity market-neutral strategy is designed to?

A : Maintain zero beta and no market exposure.

B : Have net long exposure to capitalize on market trends.

C : Adjust long and short positions dynamically based on market movements.

D : Use derivatives to hedge market risk.

Answer: A

Question 5

If a company has a profit before interest charges and taxes of $4,500,000 and annual interest charges of $500,000, what is the interest coverage ratio?

A : 8.00.

B : 7.00.

C : 10.00.

D : 9.00.

Answer: D

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