CAMS ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS7 the 7th edition) Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

Receiving electronic transfers for US$10,000 amounts from other financial institutions

Using cash to buy multiple cashier's checks over a period of time

Performing operations with real estate investment companies

Using cashier's checks in the transactions with the real estate investment company's account

The payment of company secretarial retainer fees to a foreign company in a tax-efficient jurisdiction

The payment of virtual offices services overseas

Inter-company loans from the holding company to the subsidiary company to finance the shipment of machinery

The payment of consultancy fees to unrelated companies and service providers established in a foreign jurisdiction

A client frequently submits financial statements much earlier than required appearing overly eager

A client insists on using a personal bank account for business transactions despite being advised otherwise

A new client shows a preference for minimal direct interaction and relies primarily on indirect communication methods, citing convenience or time constraints

The client is a publicly listed company but very diversified

The ultimate beneficial ownership is unclear

Reviewing the enterprise-wide risk assessment methodology

Enhancing staff training on the documentation of justification on closed alerts

Revisiting the post-transaction monitoring system parameters and thresholds

Reviewing the fuzzy logic currently adopted in the screening system

All US citizens and permanent residents while located in the US, all US incorporated entities and their foreign branches, and all individuals within the United States

All US citizens and permanent residents regardless of where they are located, all US incorporated entities excluding their foreign branches, and all individuals and entities within the United States

All US citizens except those with dual nationality, US permanent residents, all US incorporated entities, and all individuals within the United States

All US citizens and permanent residents regardless of where they are located, all US incorporated entities and their foreign branches, and all individuals and entities within the United States

ML undermines the integrity and stability of financial systems and makes them vulnerable to illegal activity. This can erode investor confidence and hinder economic growth.

When a financial institution (FI) is found to be promoting ML or violating AFC regulations, this can lead to a loss of confidence in the institution and a loss of customers. Interestingly, this scenario might sidestep any legal consequences for the Fl.

When laundered funds flow into legitimate economies, they can be used for illegal purposes, such as funding terrorist activities or organized crime. This distorts resource allocation and undermines development.

Jurisdictions perceived as having insufficient ML measures might be identified as uncooperative or high-risk, potentially facing restricted access to international markets, though economic sanctions by other countries are an unlikely outcome.

dictating what predicate offences must be considered in the Fl's risk assessment.

providing guidance on the types of customers and transactions that pose the highest risk.

defining exactly what policies and procedures must be implemented.

determining the maximum fines that can be imposed for AML violations.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

The Egmont Group

The Wolfsberg Group

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

include all documents or records that assisted the Fl in making the determination that the activity required a filing.

always be limited to account name, account details, and transaction records.

have written policies and procedures to maintain supporting documentation.

be saved in a single separate file with hard copies stored in a fireproof cabinet.

Reporting entities are prohibited from disclosing to clients or third parties that a suspicious activity report (SAR) has been filed or that an investigation is ongoing

Reporting entities can share general information about suspicious activities internally within the organization without compromising confidentiality

Reporting entities must inform their clients if a suspicious activity report (SAR) has been filed, as part of maintaining transparency in customer relations

Reporting entities are allowed to discuss suspicious activities with clients if it helps clarify a situation before submitting a suspicious activity report

Consistency of approach

Periodic training of the function

Qualification of the team

Independent testing

Designated AML compliance officer

Chief executive officer

Chief operating officer

Board of directors

Who made the decision not to file the SAR

Why the officer deemed that the case did not merit filing a SAR

How much money was involved in the case

How the money flowed through the institution

When the unusual activity occurred

Relevant information should be shared throughout the organization.

Revenue-generating business sectors should have precedence over compliance.

First line of defense should establish its own policies independently.

Cost of compliance should increase proportionately to revenues.

Ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system

Administering and enforcing economic and trade sanctions

Designating jurisdictions as primary money laundering concerns

Managing trade agreements between the US and foreign countries

To prohibit the payment of anything of value by persons or entities to government officials or employees of state-owned enterprises to obtain an improper business advantage

To prohibit the conversion of illegally obtained money into legal money by senior government figures

To protect against election interference by corrupt foreign adversaries facilitated by illicit funds

To protect against the use of illegal means by senior political figures to avoid paying taxes

The family members and close associates of PEPs may be involved in illicit activities.

PEPs are granted unlimited credit and financial immunity under international banking regulations.

PEPs may exploit embassy activities to conceal bribery and corruption transactions.

PEPs can have illegitimate fund sources but are legally protected from having their accounts closed for activities outside a bank's risk appetite.

Concealing sources of funds

Allowing for third-party custody safekeeping of funds

Adding a layer of anonymity to transactions

Concealing true legal and beneficial owners

Establishing escrow accounts for real estate transactions

Make copies of the customer's documents and submit the originals to the enforcement agency

Notify the customer being investigated before submitting documents

Keep the customer's accounts open at the enforcement agency's verbal request

Have the institution's assigned legal counsel review the subpoena