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Acams CAMS Exam - Topic 3 Question 84 Discussion

Which unusual or suspicious activity by a financial institution's (FI's) employee requires additional investigation and scrutiny?
C) The employee lives a lavish lifestyle within their means.
A) The employee avoids taking periodic vacations despite having accrued vacation time.
B) The employee assists with transactions of a disclosed ultimate beneficiary.
D) The employee is involved in a minimal number of unresolved exceptions.

Acams CAMS Exam - Topic 3 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for Acams's CAMS exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 3
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Which unusual or suspicious activity by a financial institution's (FI's) employee requires additional investigation and scrutiny?

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Suggested Answer: C, E

by Cary at Sep 19, 2024, 02:23 PM

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Shawnna
7 months ago
B seems normal, why would that need scrutiny?
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Ilene
7 months ago
A is a classic red flag, needs more digging.
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Carma
7 months ago
Really? Living lavishly within means raises flags for me.
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Nelida
7 months ago
I think C is fine as long as they can afford it.
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Lenora
7 months ago
A is definitely suspicious, who doesn't take vacation?
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Jesusita
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think the vacation avoidance is definitely the most concerning. It’s often linked to employees hiding something.
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Magnolia
8 months ago
I feel like the question about unresolved exceptions is tricky. It might not be enough on its own to warrant investigation, but it could be a part of a larger pattern.
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Kati
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the lavish lifestyle could indicate something suspicious, especially if their salary doesn't match it.
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Amie
8 months ago
I remember discussing how employees who avoid taking vacations can be a red flag for potential misconduct. It seems like a good option to investigate.
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Maricela
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure I fully understand the context or what specific types of suspicious activity they're looking for. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully.
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Rikki
8 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is A. Avoiding taking vacation time is a well-known indicator of potential fraud or other misconduct. The other options don't seem as directly suspicious to me.
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Idella
8 months ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The key is identifying unusual or suspicious activity by the employee. A and B both seem like potential red flags, but I'm leaning towards A as the stronger answer.
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Alease
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I could see arguments for A or B being the correct answer. I'll need to think it through carefully before selecting an option.
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Marcos
8 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is A - the employee avoiding taking periodic vacations despite having accrued vacation time. That's a classic red flag for potential fraud or misconduct.
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Micah
9 months ago
Hmm, let me think about this. I know there are different job evaluation methods, but I'm drawing a blank on the specific quantitative ones. I'll have to review my notes.
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Phil
1 year ago
Hmm, let me think. If the employee is taking their work home and sleeping under their desk, that's gotta be a sign of something, right? Just sayin'.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
D? Minimal exceptions? That's a good thing, isn't it? Sounds like this employee is doing their job well. What's the issue here?
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Leonor
1 year ago
C? Really? Living large on their paycheck? That's just good financial planning, not a problem at all. Lighten up, people!
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Whitney
12 months ago
That's a valid point, but it's still worth looking into to ensure everything is above board.
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Ollie
12 months ago
But what if they just have a side hustle or investments that are paying off?
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Kyoko
1 year ago
I agree, it could be a sign of potential financial misconduct or fraud.
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Benton
1 year ago
I think it's important to investigate any employee who is living beyond their means.
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Felton
1 year ago
I'd go with B. Helping the beneficiary is a bit of a red flag, you know? Doesn't hurt to dig a little deeper there.
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Cristen
1 year ago
D) The employee is involved in a minimal number of unresolved exceptions.
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Latrice
1 year ago
I agree, B does seem suspicious.
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Pura
1 year ago
B) The employee assists with transactions of a disclosed ultimate beneficiary.
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Therese
1 year ago
A) The employee avoids taking periodic vacations despite having accrued vacation time.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I believe option A is also concerning. Avoiding taking vacations could be a sign that the employee is trying to hide something.
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Yesenia
1 year ago
Definitely option A. That employee is clearly trying to hide something by avoiding vacations. You gotta keep an eye on those suspicious types!
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Donte
1 year ago
Yeah, it's a red flag for sure. We should investigate further.
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Tamar
1 year ago
I agree, avoiding vacations is definitely suspicious.
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Lisandra
1 year ago
I agree with Willis. Assisting with transactions of a disclosed ultimate beneficiary could be a red flag for illegal activities.
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Willis
1 year ago
I think option B is suspicious because it could indicate potential money laundering.
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