Acams CKYCA Exam - Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion

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Question #: 8
Topic #: 2

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Which risk assessment factor is most essential for a customer risk evaluation?

ANumber of years the company has been in operation
B Number of countries the company operates in

CCustomer country/jurisdiction of establishment

DCustomer size in terms of the number of employees

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Suggested Answer: C

The customer's country or jurisdiction of establishment is a key risk assessment factor because it determines the applicable legal framework, AML/CFT risk level, and potential exposure to high-risk or sanctioned regions.

by Charisse at Nov 19, 2025, 05:51 AM

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Lindsey

16 days ago

Overall, C seems to be the most telling factor.

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Golda

21 days ago

D is relevant for assessing potential impact.

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Cruz

26 days ago

But B can indicate exposure to risks globally.

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Ollie

1 month ago

A is important too. Longevity shows stability.

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Yasuko

1 month ago

Agreed, C gives insight into regulations.

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Roslyn

1 month ago

Not sure about that, seems like a stretch to me.

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Tresa

2 months ago

Wait, how does customer size even factor in?

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Rolland

2 months ago

Years in operation is important too, though.

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Jutta

2 months ago

Totally agree, jurisdiction matters a lot!

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Felice

3 months ago

Haha, the number of years a company has been in operation doesn't matter if they're running a shady business!

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Nadine

3 months ago

D) Customer size in terms of the number of employees is a good indicator of risk.

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Dyan

3 months ago

B) Number of countries the company operates in is a crucial factor to consider.

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Diane

3 months ago

C) Customer country/jurisdiction of establishment is the most important factor for customer risk evaluation.

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Lemuel

3 months ago

I’m torn between the customer size and the country of establishment. Size seems important, but I guess the jurisdiction could reveal more about potential risks.

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Loren

3 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of the number of years in operation, but I feel like the jurisdiction might actually carry more weight in risk assessments.

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Valda

4 months ago

I think the customer country/jurisdiction of establishment is crucial because it can indicate regulatory risks, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most essential.

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Vivan

4 months ago

For a customer risk evaluation, I'd say the customer's country/jurisdiction is the most essential factor. That's going to be a key driver of the overall risk profile.

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Whitley

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to think it through carefully and consider all the options before deciding.

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Trinidad

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards customer size in terms of number of employees. Larger companies may have more complex operations and risk profiles.

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Keva

4 months ago

I think C is crucial. The jurisdiction matters a lot.

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Dewitt

5 months ago

I think customer country is key.

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Ming

5 months ago

I studied that the number of countries a company operates in can affect risk, but I wonder if it’s really as critical as the customer’s jurisdiction.

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Emily

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The number of years the company has been operating could also be really important to assess their stability and track record.

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Lamonica

5 months ago

I think the most important factor would be the customer's country or jurisdiction of establishment. That's going to have a big impact on the regulatory and compliance risks.

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