Free Acams CAMS Exam Practice Questions & Explanations

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Question 1

When applying new technologies to AML, application programming interfaces (APIs) allow for:

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)are tools that enableinterconnectivity and data exchangebetween different software applications. In AML contexts, APIs are commonly used tointegrate third-party systems, such as screening tools, customer databases, and transaction monitoring platforms, ensuring real-time and accurate flow of information.

This technological capability supports enhancedautomation, agility, and efficiencyin AML processes.

Question 2

In a large US bank, an individual leads a team in charge of overseeing the governance and effectiveness of the bank's transaction monitoring approach.

Which strategies should the team implement? (Select Two.)

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B, D
Explanation

Effective oversight of transaction monitoring includes:

Periodic review of client profiles to ensure up-to-date information for high-risk clients (B):''Reviewing and updating customer profiles is essential to ensure that monitoring scenarios are based on current risk data.''(CAMS 6th Edition, Transaction Monitoring and Customer Due Diligence)

Periodic review of transaction monitoring scenarios and productivity to ensure appropriate AML typologies are reflected (D):''Firms should periodically review the parameters and output of transaction monitoring systems to ensure they continue to identify relevant ML/TF risks and typologies.''(CAMS 6th Edition, Monitoring and Surveillance)

Incorrect Options:

A: Cooperation with the legal team is important, but not a core strategy for monitoring governance.

C: SARs filed with FinCEN should not be withdrawn unless new evidence requires it; review should focus on process, not withdrawal.


CAMS 6th Edition, Transaction Monitoring

FFIEC BSA/AML Manual, Transaction Monitoring Section

Question 3

Which should be provided to the board of directors or designated specialized committee when preparing suspicious activity reports (SARs)?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Question 4

A large international bank is conducting a comprehensive review of its risk management framework to ensure it effectively addresses various financial crime risks, including AML, CFT,

sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and tax evasion.

The bank's compliance team is responsible for evaluating the current risk assessment processes, identifying potential gaps, and recommending enhancements to better mitigate these risks. During this review, the team needs to consider the different types of risk assessments and how to integrate findings into the overall risk management strategy.

Which approach should the compliance team prioritize to enhance the bank's ability to identify, assess, and mitigate the identified risks?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: C
Explanation

Conducting a periodic enterprise-wide risk assessment (EWRA) is the most effective approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risks. It ensures all inherent risks across areas like AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud, ABC, and tax evasion are evaluated, existing controls are assessed, and residual risks are identified. This comprehensive view enables a cohesive and proactive risk management strategy aligned with regulatory expectations.

Question 5

According to guidelines issued by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision relating to corporate governance principles for banks, what is the role of the board of directors in addressing an institution's AML oversight and governance?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) requires that the board of directors establish and oversee the compliance function and approve the bank's AML/CTF compliance policies and procedures, including processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting compliance risks.

''The board of directors should establish a compliance function and approve compliance policies and processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting compliance risks throughout the organization.''

(CAMS 6th Edition, Corporate Governance and Oversight; BCBS, Corporate Governance Principles for Banks, Principle 6)


CAMS 6th Edition, Governance and Oversight

BCBS: Corporate Governance Principles for Banks (2015)