Reviewed by: R. Saikiran. This guide is written for candidates who want a quick but practical revision note before attempting mock tests.
KYC Purpose
KYC helps verify identity, understand client profile, and comply with regulatory requirements.
AML Controls
AML controls include customer due diligence, risk categorisation, transaction monitoring, record keeping, and reporting suspicious activity.
Exam Tip
If a scenario shows unusual transaction behaviour inconsistent with profile, think AML monitoring and escalation.
Key Terms to Remember
- KYC
- AML
- customer due diligence
- suspicious transaction
- CFT
How to Practise
After reading this guide, attempt the related mock-test sets and review the explanations for skipped or incorrect questions. The goal is not memorising one answer, but recognising the concept in new scenarios.
Common Mistakes
Candidates often rush through familiar terms and miss the exact condition in the question. Slow down when the question includes time period, client profile, product type, regulatory role, risk level, or calculation data.
Revision Checklist
- Understand the core definition.
- Know where the topic appears in the exam category.
- Practise at least one related mock set.
- Review every wrong and skipped answer.
- Verify current rules through official sources where regulation is involved.