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Acams CKYCA Exam - Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for Acams's CKYCA exam

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

5 months ago

Overall, C seems to be the most telling factor.

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Golda

5 months ago

D is relevant for assessing potential impact.

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Cruz

5 months ago

But B can indicate exposure to risks globally.

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Ollie

6 months ago

A is important too. Longevity shows stability.

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Yasuko

6 months ago

Agreed, C gives insight into regulations.

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Roslyn

6 months ago

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

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Tresa

6 months ago

Wait, how does customer size even factor in?

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Rolland

7 months ago

Years in operation is important too, though.

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Jutta

7 months ago

Totally agree, jurisdiction matters a lot!

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Felice

7 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

7 months ago

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

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Dyan

7 months ago

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

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Diane

8 months ago

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

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Lemuel

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

9 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

9 months ago

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

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Dewitt

9 months ago

I think customer country is key.

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Ming

10 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

10 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

10 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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Elfriede

5 months ago

Still, jurisdiction is key for understanding risks.

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Titus

5 months ago

But what about the company's years in operation?

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Valentine

5 months ago

Yes, compliance risks are huge based on location.

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Janessa

9 months ago

I agree, the customer's jurisdiction really matters.

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Ronny

9 months ago

Definitely, regulations vary so much by country.

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