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NISM-Series-19B: Alternative Investment Funds (Category III) Distributors Mock Tests — 5 random MCQs with answers & explanations

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Q1 What is a key factor disclosed in the PPM's "Terms of the Fund/Scheme" section?

  • A. Whether open or closed fund and fund tenure. Correct Answer
  • B. Prior experience of the manager.
  • C. Targeted securities.
  • D. Valuation techniques used.
Explanation:
The "Term of the Fund/Scheme" section states the fund structure, term, and whether it is open or closed.

Marks: 1

Q2 Which investment strategy relies on the judgement and expertise of the investment manager to make investment decisions in the futures market?

  • A. Quantitative Strategies.
  • B. Algorithmic Trading Strategies.
  • C. Discretionary Investment Strategies. Correct Answer
  • D. Systematic Investment Strategies.
Explanation:
Discretionary Investment Strategies rely on the judgement and expertise of the investment manager.

Marks: 1

Q3 What is a key service that Distributors should provide to investors regarding information from the investment manager?

  • A. To guarantee the accuracy of all reports.
  • B. To create the reports themselves.
  • C. To dictate the content of the reports.
  • D. To serve as a Point of Contact (POC) for support, such as receiving periodic investor reports. Correct Answer
Explanation:
Distributors should serve as a POC for investor support, including facilitating receipt of reports.

Marks: 1

Q4 Which type of Hedge Fund structure invests in units of other Hedge Funds, potentially increasing fees due to multiple layers of management fees?

  • A. Fund of Hedge Funds (FoHF). Correct Answer
  • B. Single-strategy Hedge Funds.
  • C. Multi-strategy Hedge Funds.
  • D. Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs).
Explanation:
Funds of Hedge Funds (FoHF) invest in other hedge funds, resulting in multiple layers of fees.

Marks: 1

Q5 For the purpose of regulatory reporting and benchmarking of a Category III AIF scheme, how is Assets Under Management (AUM) defined?

  • A. The total capital commitment agreed upon by investors in the Contribution Agreement
  • B. The total capital drawn down under the scheme Correct Answer
  • C. The face value of total units allotted to the Sponsor
  • D. The maximum permissible leverage limit under SEBI regulations
Explanation:
Under SEBI benchmarking and operational guidelines, AUM for reporting and benchmarking purposes is defined as the total capital drawn down under the scheme.

Marks: 1

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