General Securities Representative Qualification Examination (GS) Questions and Answers
Question 29
Which of the following does not describe an underwriting procedure?
Options:
A.
best efforts
B.
all or none
C.
standby
D.
fill or kill
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Explanation:
fill or kill. Fill or kill is an order qualifier. It requests immediate execution of the whole order or immediate cancellation. A best efforts underwriting, frequently linked to all or none, is usually seen on small new issues. A standby underwriting is utilized to guarantee the success of a rights offering.
Question 30
When the market value in a long margin account decreases, the SMA will:
Options:
A.
increase
B.
decrease
C.
stay the same
D.
fluctuate
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Explanation:
stay the same. The SMA does not decline as the market value declines.
Question 31
Under which of the following was SIPC established?
Options:
A.
Securities Act of 1933
B.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
C.
Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970
D.
Securities Exchange Reform Act of 1975
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970. SIPC was established under this act.
Question 32
A front-end loan mutual fund plan is most suitable for:
Options:
A.
a voluntary accumulation plan
B.
a contractual plan
C.
an automatic withdrawal plan
D.
an optional withdrawal plan
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation:
a contractual plan. The other choices are not suitable. In a voluntary accumulation plan, the load is level. In an automatic withdrawal plan, the load is front -end because the bulk of the sales charge is taken early in the life of the plan.