Cdcs Ornek Test
Cdcs Ornek Test
Cdcs Ornek Test
Practice Test
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This practice test paper is a small sample of the type of questions you will encounter in the actual test
paper. This test represents one third of the actual test and should not take longer than 1 hour to
complete. Please refer to the CDCS study guide for information on the structure and number of
questions that will appear in the actual test paper.
This practice test paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
Section A consists of 22 multiple choice questions worth one mark each.
Section B consists of:
3 stand alone analysis questions worth one mark each;
1 in-basket exercise, 5 questions per in-basket, each question worth one mark;
1 simulation exercise worth a maximum of five marks.
Following the in-basket and simulation is the supporting documentation for each. (Please note that if
taking the text in paper form there will be separate documentation for each in-basket or simulation.)
In the questions in both Section A and Section B you should assume that, unless otherwise
stated, there are NO Bank Holidays, and Saturdays and Sundays are NOT banking days.
UCP600 applies throughout.
Only silent, non-programmable calculators may be used in this examination.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Read the instructions on both sides of the answer sheet
carefully.
2. Do NOT open this exam paper or the in-basket / simulation booklets
until instructed to do so.
3. Answer all questions on the answer sheet provided. You may write
on the in-basket / simulation booklets or the question paper.
4. Before you leave the examination room you must hand in all the
examination materials including the answer sheet, the question
paper and the in-basket / simulation booklets and have them
checked by the invigilator. Failure to do so will invalidate your
entry.
A qualification jointly examined and awarded by the ifs School of Finance and the International Financial Services
Association. Endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
A documentary credit for USD 120,000.00 calls for shipment of fertiliser in February, March, April
and May. Each shipment is to be for about 500 tonnes. Shipment was effected as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
In accordance with ISP98, which of the following statements is correct? The issuer of a standby
letter of credit MUST:
A
B
C
D
3.
A reimbursing bank has received a valid claim under its reimbursement undertaking and is
instructed by the issuing bank NOT to honour the claim. In accordance with the URR525, the
reimbursing bank should:
A
B
C
D
5.
4.
1 only.
1 and 3 only.
2 and 4 only.
1, 2 and 3 only.
An importer requires goods of a stipulated quality while the exporter requires certainty of payment.
Which of the following would BEST meet all requirements?
A
B
C
D
Confirmed standby credit payable on demand calling for beneficiary's quality certificate.
Confirmed documentary credit payable at sight calling for beneficiary's quality certificate.
Confirmed documentary credit available by acceptance with drafts drawn on confirming
bank calling for third party quality certificate.
Unconfirmed documentary credit payable at sight with drafts on issuing bank calling for
third party quality certificate.
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A German bank has added its confirmation to a documentary credit issued by a Turkish bank.
Which of the following risks is NOT borne by the confirming bank?
A
B
C
D
7.
Which of the following can be combined under a credit available with and requiring a draft drawn on
an issuing bank?
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
B
C
D
8.
Payment.
Deferred payment.
Acceptance.
Negotiation.
1 and 2 only.
1 and 3 only.
2 and 3 only.
3 and 4 only.
In accordance with UCP 600, which of the following terms may NOT be altered on a transferred
documentary credit? The:
A
B
C
D
9.
amount.
required documents.
period for presentation.
amount of insurance cover.
A cumulative revolving documentary credit is opened with six months' validity and allowing for USD
25,000.00 to be drawn each month. If only the first month's shipment is effected in full, what is the
available amount in the fourth month?
A
B
C
D
USD 0.00.
USD 25,000.00.
USD 75,000.00.
USD 100,000.00.
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A documentary credit which allows partial shipments has the following shipment schedule:
1,000 units shipped between 01 June XXXX and 30 June XXXX
2,000 units shipped between 01 July XXXX and 31 July XXXX
2,000 units shipped between 01 August XXXX and 31 August XXXX
3,000 units shipped between 01 September XXXX and 30 September XXXX
The beneficiary shipped the goods and presented documents as follows:
1. 1,000 units shipped on 15 June XXXX documents presented on 30 June XXXX
2. 3,000 units shipped on 15 July XXXX and presented on 28 July XXXX
3. 2,000 units shipped on 31 July XXXX and presented on 15 August XXXX
4. 3,000 units shipped on 15 September XXXX and presented on 30 September XXXX
Which of the above sets of documents are complying?
A
B
C
D
11.
In accordance with UCP 600, which of the following alterations can a first beneficiary request a
transferring bank to make under a transferable documentary credit?
A
B
C
D
12.
13.
1 only.
3 only.
1 and 4 only.
1, 2 and 4 only.
A documentary credit calls for a draft at 95 days bill of lading date drawn on the confirming bank.
The documentary credit is available by:
A
B
C
D
refinance.
acceptance.
sight payment.
deferred payment.
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A documentary credit pre-advice is issued on 1 March for USD 510,000.00 with the following terms
and conditions:
- Part shipment allowed.
- Latest shipment date 30 April.
- Expiry date 15 May.
On 2 March the applicant requests an amendment prohibiting part shipment and extending the
expiry date to 30 May. In accordance with UCP 600 what MUST the issuing bank do?
A
B
C
D
15.
16.
An applicant has given its counter indemnity to its bankers in connection with a delivery order.
Which of the following statements would NOT be included? The applicant:
A
B
C
D
18.
Which of the following statements is correct when an assignment of proceeds has been effected
under a documentary credit issued in accordance with UCP 600?
A
B
C
D
17.
A documentary credit is issued for an amount of GBP 60,000.00 and calls for drafts to be drawn at
30 days from bill of lading date. Documents have been presented with a bill of lading dated 09
November XXXX. Which of the following tenors on the draft will NOT be acceptable?
A
B
C
D
09 December XXXX.
30 days from bill of lading date.
30 days after 09 November XXXX.
30 days date, draft dated 09 November XXXX.
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20.
A credit requires an 'invoice' without further definition. Which of the following MUST be considered
a discrepancy?
A
B
C
D
21.
22.
Packing list.
Certificate of origin.
Commercial invoice.
Weight specification.
A documentary credit advised to a beneficiary payable at sight calls for documents to include an
invoice made out in the name of the applicant. Documents presented to the negotiating bank by the
beneficiary include a customs invoice but no commercial invoice. All other terms and conditions
have been met. What action should the negotiating bank take?
A
B
C
D
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If the CIF or CIP value cannot be determined from the documents, a nominated bank will accept an
insurance document, which covers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
B
C
D
24.
1 and 3 only.
2 and 4 only.
1, 2 and 4 only.
1, 3 and 4 only.
A documentary credit for USD 150,000.00 calls for a full set of bills of lading and an insurance
certificate to cover all risks. The bill of lading presented indicates an on board date of 15 December.
Which of the following insurance documents are acceptable?
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
B
C
D
25.
A documentary credit is issued for an amount of approximately GBP 40,000.00 payable with drafts
drawn at 30 days from date of shipment. Documents are presented on 22 September XXXX with
bills of lading dated 01 September xxxx and for value GBP 38,000.00.
Which of the following drafts would be accepted?
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
B
C
D
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27.
28.
29.
Which of the following statements relating to the insurance requirements, as specified, are correct?
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
B
C
D
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This practice test paper is a small sample of the type of questions you will encounter in the actual test paper.
This test represents one third of the actual test and should not take longer than 1 hour to complete. Please refer
to the CDCS study guide for information on the structure and number of questions that will appear in the actual
test paper.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Read the instructions on both sides of the answer sheet
carefully.
2. Do NOT open this exam paper or the in-basket / simulation
booklets until instructed to do so.
3. Answer all questions on the answer sheet provided. You
may write in the in-basket / simulation booklets or the
question paper.
4. Refer to the relevant in-basket supporting documentation,
as indicated above, when answering questions 91 to 105 in
the question paper
5. Before you leave the examination room you must hand in
all the examination materials including the answer sheet,
the question paper and the simulation booklets and have
them checked by the invigilator. Failure to do so will
invalidate your entry.
A qualification jointly examined and awarded by the ifs School of Finance and the International Financial Services
Association. Endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
Section B Supporting
Documentation
In-Basket 1
In-Basket 1 should be referred to when answering Questions 26 - 30
Introduction
You are a Documentary Credit specialist at an advising bank and receive the
attached documentation today. The following questions relate to a
documentary credit issued on the MT700.
57665602
27 : SEQUENCE OF TOTAL
1/1
IRREVOCABLE
9876543210
06 MARCH XXXX
50 : APPLICANT
XYZ CO
59 : BENEFICIARY
ABC CO
USD 1,000,000.00
42C : DRAFTS AT
42D : DRAWEE
XYZ CO
PROHIBITED
43T : TRANSHIPMENTS
PROHIBITED
06 OCTOBER XXXX
MUMBAI, INDIA
SAO PAULO
+CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN IN 1
COPY
+BENEFICIARIES CERTIFICATE
STATING THAT FROM THE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER
THIS CREDIT THE FOLLOWING
HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO
THE XYZ COMPANY WITHIN FIVE
DAYS AFTER THE SHIPMENT
DATE: COMMERCIAL INVOICE
ONE COPY CERTIFICATE OF
ORIGIN ONE COPY INSURANCE
CERTIFICATE ONE ORIGINAL
BILL OF LADING
+INSURANCE POLICY COVERING
ALL RISKS ISSUED IN TWO
ORIGINALS
+FULL SET OF BILLS OF LADING
CONSIGNED TO ORDER OF
APPLICANT MARKED FREIGHT
PAID.
47A : ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
49 : CONF INSTRUCTIONS
CONFIRM
78 : INSTRUCTIONS
ON RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS BY
US IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CREDIT WE WILL REIMBURSE
YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AT
MATURITY
*****MESSAGE PASSED AUTHENTICATION****
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This practice test paper is a small sample of the type of questions you will encounter in the actual test paper.
This test represents one third of the actual test and should not take longer than 1 hour to complete. Please refer
to the CDCS study guide for information on the structure and number of questions that will appear in the actual
test paper.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Read the instructions on both sides of the answer sheet
carefully.
2. Do NOT open this exam paper or the in-basket / simulation
booklets until instructed to do so.
3. Identify the discrepancies for each simulation on the
attached relevant checklist then transfer your answers to
the main answer sheet. You may write in the simulation
booklet and the question paper.
4. Before you leave the examination room you must hand in
all the examination materials including the answer sheet,
the question paper and the simulation booklets and have
them checked by the invigilator. Failure to do so will
invalidate your entry.
A qualification jointly examined and awarded by the ifs School of Finance and the International Financial Services
Association. Endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
SIMULATION 1
INSTRUCTIONS
You are the document checker at the nominated confirming bank.
ASSUMPTIONS
1) Todays date Monday 30 June XXXX.
2) All signatures where shown are original.
3) The documentary credit was opened correctly and duly passed authentication.
4) The documents are presented in the required number of originals and copies.
5) The documents are duly endorsed where required.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
1) Documentary credit (MT 700)
2) Commercial invoice
3) CMR
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
Identify the five discrepancies on the attached discrepancy checklist (document 1) then
transfer your answers to the main answer sheet.
DISCREPANCY CHECKLIST
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Document 1
MT700
1/1
IRREVOCABLE
2003.AC.100
07 MAY XXXX
50: APPLICANT
59: BENEFICIARY
NOT ALLOWED
43T: TRANSHIPMENT
NOT ALLOWED
SERVICES
Document 2
71B: CHARGES
10 DAYS
CONFIRM
Tel: **31(0)235999999
Fax: **31(0)235888888
ORIGINAL
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS:
1 UNIT '"DE GROOT" BRAND ROTARY CUTTING MACHINE
TYPE 500
SERIAL NUMBER 2003
CUSTOMS TARIFF NUMBER 8462.8000
COMPLETE WITH ALL NECESSARY ACCESSORIES
INCLUDING A SET OF FREE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MATERIAL
WE CERTIFY THAT THE MACHINE IS BRAND NEW AND WAS NOT USED BEFORE
PRICE:
ROTARY CUTTING MACHINE
ACCESSORIES
TOTAL CIP HALKALI FREE ZONE, ISTANBUL
EUR
EUR
EUR
B. de Groot
Document 3
180,000
20,000
200,000
CMR
FACTORING A.S.
1, BAHAR SOKAK
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
16
carrier (Name, Address, Country)
WINDMILL TRANSPORT B.V
RAAKS 2000
1000 VK HAARLEM. The Netherlands
17
consignee
Place
Country
consecutive carrier
CMR nr.
100
5
Documents enclosed
6 marks & numbers 7 number of packages 8 packing type 9 Goods description
10 statistic number
13
14
15
19
11 gross weight
10,000 kg
12 volume
10 cbm
Reimbursement
20
Freight instructions
Special agreements
FREIGHT PREPAID
25
21
NATIONALITY: DUTCH
24
22
Goods received
Date:
23
W. Mill
Stamp and signature of shipper
Document 4
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