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Series XXIV · Practice Set 2

NISM Series XXIV: AML and CFT Provisions in Securities Markets Certification — Practice Set 2 Practice Questions

Second original practice set for NISM Series XXIV: AML and CFT Provisions in Securities Markets Certification with scenario-style questions. 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 35 questions in Practice Set 2

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

AML framework

Q1. A candidate is reviewing a case where AML framework affects an investor outcome. What should be checked first?

  1. A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement
  2. B. Only the final numerical option
  3. C. Whether the option sounds familiar
  4. D. The shortest answer choice
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement

Case questions usually test whether the learner can connect facts with the correct rule, product feature, or process.
AML framework

Q2. During AML framework revision, two options appear similar. What is the best way to decide?

  1. A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer
  2. B. Choose the option with broader language every time
  3. C. Avoid the question
  4. D. Select the first familiar term
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer

Similar options are common in certification exams. The exact condition in the question usually separates the correct answer from a distractor.
AML framework

Q3. A process under AML framework is not documented properly. What is the main risk?

  1. A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance
  2. B. Higher practice score
  3. C. Faster certification approval
  4. D. Automatic compliance
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance

Documentation supports accountability, auditability, and dispute resolution.
AML framework

Q4. Which response shows the best professional conduct in a AML framework situation?

  1. A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process
  2. B. Hide limitations to complete the transaction quickly
  3. C. Ignore suitability concerns
  4. D. Rely only on verbal assumptions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process

Professional conduct requires transparency, process discipline, and investor-first decision making.
AML framework

Q5. A mock result shows repeated errors in AML framework. What should the learner do next?

  1. A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill
  2. B. Move to another exam permanently
  3. C. Memorise only correct option letters
  4. D. Ignore skipped questions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill

Repeated errors are useful signals. They should guide focused revision before another timed attempt.
Customer due diligence

Q6. A candidate is reviewing a case where Customer due diligence affects an investor outcome. What should be checked first?

  1. A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement
  2. B. Only the final numerical option
  3. C. Whether the option sounds familiar
  4. D. The shortest answer choice
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement

Case questions usually test whether the learner can connect facts with the correct rule, product feature, or process.
Customer due diligence

Q7. During Customer due diligence revision, two options appear similar. What is the best way to decide?

  1. A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer
  2. B. Choose the option with broader language every time
  3. C. Avoid the question
  4. D. Select the first familiar term
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer

Similar options are common in certification exams. The exact condition in the question usually separates the correct answer from a distractor.
Customer due diligence

Q8. A process under Customer due diligence is not documented properly. What is the main risk?

  1. A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance
  2. B. Higher practice score
  3. C. Faster certification approval
  4. D. Automatic compliance
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance

Documentation supports accountability, auditability, and dispute resolution.
Customer due diligence

Q9. Which response shows the best professional conduct in a Customer due diligence situation?

  1. A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process
  2. B. Hide limitations to complete the transaction quickly
  3. C. Ignore suitability concerns
  4. D. Rely only on verbal assumptions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process

Professional conduct requires transparency, process discipline, and investor-first decision making.
Customer due diligence

Q10. A mock result shows repeated errors in Customer due diligence. What should the learner do next?

  1. A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill
  2. B. Move to another exam permanently
  3. C. Memorise only correct option letters
  4. D. Ignore skipped questions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill

Repeated errors are useful signals. They should guide focused revision before another timed attempt.
Suspicious transactions

Q11. A candidate is reviewing a case where Suspicious transactions affects an investor outcome. What should be checked first?

  1. A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement
  2. B. Only the final numerical option
  3. C. Whether the option sounds familiar
  4. D. The shortest answer choice
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement

Case questions usually test whether the learner can connect facts with the correct rule, product feature, or process.
Suspicious transactions

Q12. During Suspicious transactions revision, two options appear similar. What is the best way to decide?

  1. A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer
  2. B. Choose the option with broader language every time
  3. C. Avoid the question
  4. D. Select the first familiar term
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer

Similar options are common in certification exams. The exact condition in the question usually separates the correct answer from a distractor.
Suspicious transactions

Q13. A process under Suspicious transactions is not documented properly. What is the main risk?

  1. A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance
  2. B. Higher practice score
  3. C. Faster certification approval
  4. D. Automatic compliance
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance

Documentation supports accountability, auditability, and dispute resolution.
Suspicious transactions

Q14. Which response shows the best professional conduct in a Suspicious transactions situation?

  1. A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process
  2. B. Hide limitations to complete the transaction quickly
  3. C. Ignore suitability concerns
  4. D. Rely only on verbal assumptions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process

Professional conduct requires transparency, process discipline, and investor-first decision making.
Suspicious transactions

Q15. A mock result shows repeated errors in Suspicious transactions. What should the learner do next?

  1. A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill
  2. B. Move to another exam permanently
  3. C. Memorise only correct option letters
  4. D. Ignore skipped questions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill

Repeated errors are useful signals. They should guide focused revision before another timed attempt.
Record keeping

Q16. A candidate is reviewing a case where Record keeping affects an investor outcome. What should be checked first?

  1. A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement
  2. B. Only the final numerical option
  3. C. Whether the option sounds familiar
  4. D. The shortest answer choice
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement

Case questions usually test whether the learner can connect facts with the correct rule, product feature, or process.
Record keeping

Q17. During Record keeping revision, two options appear similar. What is the best way to decide?

  1. A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer
  2. B. Choose the option with broader language every time
  3. C. Avoid the question
  4. D. Select the first familiar term
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer

Similar options are common in certification exams. The exact condition in the question usually separates the correct answer from a distractor.
Record keeping

Q18. A process under Record keeping is not documented properly. What is the main risk?

  1. A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance
  2. B. Higher practice score
  3. C. Faster certification approval
  4. D. Automatic compliance
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance

Documentation supports accountability, auditability, and dispute resolution.
Record keeping

Q19. Which response shows the best professional conduct in a Record keeping situation?

  1. A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process
  2. B. Hide limitations to complete the transaction quickly
  3. C. Ignore suitability concerns
  4. D. Rely only on verbal assumptions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process

Professional conduct requires transparency, process discipline, and investor-first decision making.
Record keeping

Q20. A mock result shows repeated errors in Record keeping. What should the learner do next?

  1. A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill
  2. B. Move to another exam permanently
  3. C. Memorise only correct option letters
  4. D. Ignore skipped questions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill

Repeated errors are useful signals. They should guide focused revision before another timed attempt.
Risk categorisation

Q21. A candidate is reviewing a case where Risk categorisation affects an investor outcome. What should be checked first?

  1. A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement
  2. B. Only the final numerical option
  3. C. Whether the option sounds familiar
  4. D. The shortest answer choice
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. The applicable rule, product feature, or process requirement

Case questions usually test whether the learner can connect facts with the correct rule, product feature, or process.
Risk categorisation

Q22. During Risk categorisation revision, two options appear similar. What is the best way to decide?

  1. A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer
  2. B. Choose the option with broader language every time
  3. C. Avoid the question
  4. D. Select the first familiar term
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Compare the exact wording and identify the condition that changes the answer

Similar options are common in certification exams. The exact condition in the question usually separates the correct answer from a distractor.
Risk categorisation

Q23. A process under Risk categorisation is not documented properly. What is the main risk?

  1. A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance
  2. B. Higher practice score
  3. C. Faster certification approval
  4. D. Automatic compliance
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Weak audit trail, operational errors, or investor grievance

Documentation supports accountability, auditability, and dispute resolution.
Risk categorisation

Q24. Which response shows the best professional conduct in a Risk categorisation situation?

  1. A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process
  2. B. Hide limitations to complete the transaction quickly
  3. C. Ignore suitability concerns
  4. D. Rely only on verbal assumptions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Explain risks and follow the prescribed process

Professional conduct requires transparency, process discipline, and investor-first decision making.
Risk categorisation

Q25. A mock result shows repeated errors in Risk categorisation. What should the learner do next?

  1. A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill
  2. B. Move to another exam permanently
  3. C. Memorise only correct option letters
  4. D. Ignore skipped questions
Show correct answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. Read explanations, revise notes, and attempt a focused drill

Repeated errors are useful signals. They should guide focused revision before another timed attempt.
Customer due diligence

Q26. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Customer due diligence. 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.
Record keeping

Q27. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Record keeping. 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.
AML framework

Q28. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in AML framework. 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.
Suspicious transactions

Q29. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Suspicious transactions. 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.
Risk categorisation

Q30. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Risk categorisation. 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.
Customer due diligence

Q31. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Customer due diligence. 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.
Record keeping

Q32. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Record keeping. 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.
AML framework

Q33. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in AML framework. 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.
Suspicious transactions

Q34. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Suspicious transactions. 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.
Risk categorisation

Q35. In Series XXIV Scenario Practice, a learner wants to improve accuracy in Risk categorisation. 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 XXIV 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 XXIV 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.