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Series II-B · Practice Set 2

NISM Series II-B: Registrars and Transfer Agents - Mutual Fund Certification — Practice Set 2 Practice Questions

Additional concept and scenario practice for NISM Series II-B: Registrars and Transfer Agents - Mutual Fund Certification. Every question below shows the correct answer and a full explanation, so you can read through this set as a study page or attempt it as a timed mock test.

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Practice questions

All 30 questions in Practice Set 2

Read each question, think through your answer, then expand it to check the correct option and explanation.

Exam Strategy

Q1. Which habit is most useful while preparing for Series II-B RTA - Mutual Fund?

  1. A. Memorising only answer keys
  2. B. Practising topics and reviewing explanations
  3. C. Skipping regulatory concepts
  4. D. Attempting only one mock test
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Practising topics and reviewing explanations

Mock tests are most useful when they reveal weak topics and explanations are reviewed after every attempt.
Exam Strategy

Q2. A candidate is unsure about a question with negative marking. What is the best first step?

  1. A. Guess immediately
  2. B. Eliminate clearly wrong options first
  3. C. Leave all difficult questions unanswered
  4. D. Change every answer at the end
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Eliminate clearly wrong options first

Eliminating wrong options improves decision quality, especially where incorrect answers carry a penalty.
Exam Strategy

Q3. Why should practice questions be topic-tagged?

  1. A. To make the test look longer
  2. B. To identify strengths and weak areas
  3. C. To replace the official workbook
  4. D. To avoid reading explanations
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Correct answer: B. To identify strengths and weak areas

Topic tagging helps learners plan revision after the mock test.
Exam Strategy

Q4. What does a good mock-test explanation usually include?

  1. A. Only the option letter
  2. B. The reason the correct option is right
  3. C. A random market tip
  4. D. A copied official question
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Correct answer: B. The reason the correct option is right

Explanations should teach the underlying concept, not only reveal the option.
RTA role

Q5. In RTA role, which approach is usually preferred?

  1. A. Follow the documented process and maintain records
  2. B. Ignore client/investor documentation
  3. C. Rely only on verbal confirmation
  4. D. Skip suitability or risk checks
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Follow the documented process and maintain records

RTA role questions often test process discipline, documentation, and regulatory awareness.
RTA role

Q6. A question from RTA role is asking for the primary purpose of a control. What should you look for?

  1. A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency
  2. B. The option with the longest wording
  3. C. The option that sounds most aggressive
  4. D. The option unrelated to investors
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency

Most controls in market certification exams are designed to protect investors, reduce operational risk, or improve transparency.
RTA role

Q7. When revising RTA role, what is the best way to use mock results?

  1. A. Review only correct answers
  2. B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept
  3. C. Delete difficult topics
  4. D. Attempt the same answers without review
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept

The value of a mock test comes from converting mistakes into focused revision.
RTA role

Q8. A scenario question under RTA role includes several facts. What should you identify first?

  1. A. The role, rule, or risk being tested
  2. B. The longest sentence
  3. C. The first number shown
  4. D. The least technical option
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The role, rule, or risk being tested

Scenario questions become easier when the tested role, rule, or risk is identified before choosing an option.
Unit-holder records

Q9. In Unit-holder records, which approach is usually preferred?

  1. A. Follow the documented process and maintain records
  2. B. Ignore client/investor documentation
  3. C. Rely only on verbal confirmation
  4. D. Skip suitability or risk checks
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Follow the documented process and maintain records

Unit-holder records questions often test process discipline, documentation, and regulatory awareness.
Unit-holder records

Q10. A question from Unit-holder records is asking for the primary purpose of a control. What should you look for?

  1. A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency
  2. B. The option with the longest wording
  3. C. The option that sounds most aggressive
  4. D. The option unrelated to investors
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency

Most controls in market certification exams are designed to protect investors, reduce operational risk, or improve transparency.
Unit-holder records

Q11. When revising Unit-holder records, what is the best way to use mock results?

  1. A. Review only correct answers
  2. B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept
  3. C. Delete difficult topics
  4. D. Attempt the same answers without review
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept

The value of a mock test comes from converting mistakes into focused revision.
Unit-holder records

Q12. A scenario question under Unit-holder records includes several facts. What should you identify first?

  1. A. The role, rule, or risk being tested
  2. B. The longest sentence
  3. C. The first number shown
  4. D. The least technical option
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The role, rule, or risk being tested

Scenario questions become easier when the tested role, rule, or risk is identified before choosing an option.
Redemption and switch processing

Q13. In Redemption and switch processing, which approach is usually preferred?

  1. A. Follow the documented process and maintain records
  2. B. Ignore client/investor documentation
  3. C. Rely only on verbal confirmation
  4. D. Skip suitability or risk checks
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Follow the documented process and maintain records

Redemption and switch processing questions often test process discipline, documentation, and regulatory awareness.
Redemption and switch processing

Q14. A question from Redemption and switch processing is asking for the primary purpose of a control. What should you look for?

  1. A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency
  2. B. The option with the longest wording
  3. C. The option that sounds most aggressive
  4. D. The option unrelated to investors
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency

Most controls in market certification exams are designed to protect investors, reduce operational risk, or improve transparency.
Redemption and switch processing

Q15. When revising Redemption and switch processing, what is the best way to use mock results?

  1. A. Review only correct answers
  2. B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept
  3. C. Delete difficult topics
  4. D. Attempt the same answers without review
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept

The value of a mock test comes from converting mistakes into focused revision.
Redemption and switch processing

Q16. A scenario question under Redemption and switch processing includes several facts. What should you identify first?

  1. A. The role, rule, or risk being tested
  2. B. The longest sentence
  3. C. The first number shown
  4. D. The least technical option
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The role, rule, or risk being tested

Scenario questions become easier when the tested role, rule, or risk is identified before choosing an option.
KYC

Q17. In KYC, which approach is usually preferred?

  1. A. Follow the documented process and maintain records
  2. B. Ignore client/investor documentation
  3. C. Rely only on verbal confirmation
  4. D. Skip suitability or risk checks
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Follow the documented process and maintain records

KYC questions often test process discipline, documentation, and regulatory awareness.
KYC

Q18. A question from KYC is asking for the primary purpose of a control. What should you look for?

  1. A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency
  2. B. The option with the longest wording
  3. C. The option that sounds most aggressive
  4. D. The option unrelated to investors
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency

Most controls in market certification exams are designed to protect investors, reduce operational risk, or improve transparency.
KYC

Q19. When revising KYC, what is the best way to use mock results?

  1. A. Review only correct answers
  2. B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept
  3. C. Delete difficult topics
  4. D. Attempt the same answers without review
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept

The value of a mock test comes from converting mistakes into focused revision.
KYC

Q20. A scenario question under KYC includes several facts. What should you identify first?

  1. A. The role, rule, or risk being tested
  2. B. The longest sentence
  3. C. The first number shown
  4. D. The least technical option
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The role, rule, or risk being tested

Scenario questions become easier when the tested role, rule, or risk is identified before choosing an option.
Investor communication

Q21. In Investor communication, which approach is usually preferred?

  1. A. Follow the documented process and maintain records
  2. B. Ignore client/investor documentation
  3. C. Rely only on verbal confirmation
  4. D. Skip suitability or risk checks
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Follow the documented process and maintain records

Investor communication questions often test process discipline, documentation, and regulatory awareness.
Investor communication

Q22. A question from Investor communication is asking for the primary purpose of a control. What should you look for?

  1. A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency
  2. B. The option with the longest wording
  3. C. The option that sounds most aggressive
  4. D. The option unrelated to investors
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The option that reduces risk or improves transparency

Most controls in market certification exams are designed to protect investors, reduce operational risk, or improve transparency.
Investor communication

Q23. When revising Investor communication, what is the best way to use mock results?

  1. A. Review only correct answers
  2. B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept
  3. C. Delete difficult topics
  4. D. Attempt the same answers without review
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Map mistakes to the topic and revise the concept

The value of a mock test comes from converting mistakes into focused revision.
Investor communication

Q24. A scenario question under Investor communication includes several facts. What should you identify first?

  1. A. The role, rule, or risk being tested
  2. B. The longest sentence
  3. C. The first number shown
  4. D. The least technical option
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The role, rule, or risk being tested

Scenario questions become easier when the tested role, rule, or risk is identified before choosing an option.
RTA role

Q25. In Series II-B Core Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in RTA role. Which study action is most useful?

  1. A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions
  2. B. Memorise only the previous option letter
  3. C. Skip the topic because it appeared difficult
  4. D. Attempt faster without checking why answers were wrong
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions

Accuracy improves when the learner connects the concept, the explanation, and repeated practice on the same weak area.
Redemption and switch processing

Q26. In Series II-B Core Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Redemption and switch processing. Which study action is most useful?

  1. A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions
  2. B. Memorise only the previous option letter
  3. C. Skip the topic because it appeared difficult
  4. D. Attempt faster without checking why answers were wrong
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions

Accuracy improves when the learner connects the concept, the explanation, and repeated practice on the same weak area.
Investor communication

Q27. In Series II-B Core Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Investor communication. Which study action is most useful?

  1. A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions
  2. B. Memorise only the previous option letter
  3. C. Skip the topic because it appeared difficult
  4. D. Attempt faster without checking why answers were wrong
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions

Accuracy improves when the learner connects the concept, the explanation, and repeated practice on the same weak area.
Unit-holder records

Q28. In Series II-B Core Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Unit-holder records. Which study action is most useful?

  1. A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions
  2. B. Memorise only the previous option letter
  3. C. Skip the topic because it appeared difficult
  4. D. Attempt faster without checking why answers were wrong
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions

Accuracy improves when the learner connects the concept, the explanation, and repeated practice on the same weak area.
KYC

Q29. In Series II-B Core Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in KYC. Which study action is most useful?

  1. A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions
  2. B. Memorise only the previous option letter
  3. C. Skip the topic because it appeared difficult
  4. D. Attempt faster without checking why answers were wrong
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions

Accuracy improves when the learner connects the concept, the explanation, and repeated practice on the same weak area.
RTA role

Q30. In Series II-B Core Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in RTA role. Which study action is most useful?

  1. A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions
  2. B. Memorise only the previous option letter
  3. C. Skip the topic because it appeared difficult
  4. D. Attempt faster without checking why answers were wrong
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Review the concept, read explanations, and practise similar questions

Accuracy improves when the learner connects the concept, the explanation, and repeated practice on the same weak area.

How to use this set

Work through the questions in order without expanding the answers first, exactly as you would in the real Series II-B exam. Once you have picked an option, expand the answer to confirm whether you were right and read the explanation, even for questions you answered correctly, since the reasoning behind each option is where most of the learning happens.

If you get a question wrong, note the topic tag above the question and revisit that topic in the Series II-B exam page before your next attempt. When you are ready for exam-condition practice, use the timed mock test above; it shuffles these questions, applies the negative marking rule, and gives you a scored review at the end.