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MOCK-1, SECTION A
1 Negotiation means
A. Rceipt & examination and forwarding of documents
B. Purchase of drafts and/or documents by advancing or agreeing to advance to beneficiary
C. Discounting of bills
NJ/Both B & C
2 Bangladesh Biman has entered into a contract with Saudi Airlines to lease an airplane for
05 years to carry hajj pilgrims. The lease payment is due every year and will be paid
DIRECTLY by Bangladesh Biman through their banker Sonali Bank.Which of the following credits
serves Saudi Airline's interests and protects them against the credit risk of Bangladesh Biman
A. Revolving credit
B. Instalment credit
Green clause letter of credit
Evergreen standby letter of credit
3 As a nominated bank, you wish to negotiate credit complaint documents from a beneficiary under
sight credit available by negotiation. Which of the following constitutes negotiation?
i. Make immediate payment to the beneficiary and send documents to the issuing bank
ii. Make payment to the beneficiary after receipt of funds from the issuing bank
iii. Agree to pay the beneficiary after 3 days(you expect to be paid after 5 days)
iv. Seek permission from issuing bank to negotiate the documents.
A. IV only
B. II and III
C. III only
and III
4 A credit issued by Bank A, available with bank B by payment included the expiry date as
04 Feb.The beneficiary couriered documents to Bank B on 31st Jan. However, on account of
a general strike, Bank B was unable to receive and process documents. The beneficiary then
re-routed the documents directly to Bank A which is received by them on 05-Feb.
Which of the following statements reflects Bank A's position?
A.,Atank A must pay
.\AI. Bank A is not obligated to pay
C. Bank A is not obligated to pay since the does were not presented through Bank B
D. Bank A should request the beneficiary to re-present documents to Bank B for payment
Is it correct to say "If the LC is available with any bank by def payment, an issuing bank is
authorizing all banks operating in any country to prepay or purchase issuing bank's def
r) payment undertaking"
A. YES
•\,BNO
C. Depends on beneficiary's request
D. Depends on issuing bank's acceptance
6 Your client presents documents under an LC, which states that shipment is to be effected in the
beginning of February. Which of the following shpt dates will be ACCEPTABLE?
7-Feb
11-Feb
C. 15-Feb
D. None of the above
7 LC calls for goods to be about $1,000,000.00, partial shpt not allowed, goods may be shipped for...
A. min $900,000.00 and max $1,050,000.00
B.,pin $900,000.00 and max $1,000,000.00
...Q( min $900,000.00 and max $1,100,000.00
D. min $940,000.00 and max $1,050,000.00
8 Credit favoring beneficiary in China requires certificate of origin to be issued by local chamber.
Goods are of Hong Kong origin. As per UCP600, which of the following parties can issue the CO.
. A. Chamber of Hong Kong only
B. Chamber of China only
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C. Chamber of China or Hong Kong only
J?( Chamber of commerce of any country
10 A credit under UCP600 does not state place of expiry. Where will it expire?
A. At the issuing bank's counter
B. At the place of availability
C. At the nominated bank's counter
v
e.. All of the above
11 A credit under UCP600 does not state the period for presentation. Within how many days the
presenter must present the documents that contain a certificate of posting as an evidence of shpt?
A. Within the expiry
B.,21 banking days
21 calendar days but within the expiry date
D. 21 business days not exceeding the expiry date
14 Credit states 'Shpt to be effected before the end of Sept but after the end of Aug'.
What is the shpt period?
A. 21 Aug - 30 Sep
01 Sep - 30 Sep
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. 01 Sep -20 Sep
D. None of the above
15 Credit states 'Shpt to be effected after the end of Sept until middle of Oct'.
What is the shpt period?
A.,21 Sep - 15 Oct
01 Oct - 20 Oct
C. 01 Oct - 15 Oct
D. All of the above
16 Credit states 'Shpt to be effected from the 2nd half of Sept till the middle of Oct.
What is the shopt period?
A. 21 Sept - 15 Oct
B. 16 Sept - 25 Oct
.,0 Sept- 15 Oct
. None of the above
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17 A bank may impose a time limit to the BEN to accept an amendment and failure on BEN's part
to advice such acceptance will result in an automatic acceptance.
A. TRUE
j! FALSE
A. I only
B. I & ii only
5/ I, ii & iii Only
D. All of the above
19 LC avlbl with Orange Bank, UK having 'Date & place of expiry: 02.10.13 USA' is actually avlbl with
A. Issuing bank
B.)ssuing bank & Orange bank, USA
'‘..V Issuing bank & Orange bank, UK
D. Any bank in USA, UK in addition to the issuing bank
20 A B/L bears the word "Clean on board" but the word "clean" has been deleted and this deletion has
been authenticated by the agent of the carrier. Does it make the B/L discrepant?
A. Yes
No
21 Which of the folowing clauses or notations would make a B/L claused or defective?
1 Packaging contains highly flammable material
2 Potentially explosive material
3 A number of oil drums are leaking
4 Refrigerated fruit, may spoil during voyage
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
\X: 3 only
24 Credit stating "Insurance Policy for 110% of invoice value" - means that insurance coverage must be
A. Exactly 100% of the invoice value
B. Less or equal to 110% of the invoice value
More or equal to 110% of the invoice value
Dy
. More or equal to 110% of the credit value
25 An LC expired on 22 Nov xxxx at nominated bank's counter which was Sunday. Nominated bank
having weekend on Sunday, received the does on 23 Nov XXXX Monday but forwarded the docs to
issuing bank only on Wednesday 25 Nov XXXX. What is a must on its forwarding schedule to
ensure issuing bank that docs were actually complying?
1 We enclose docs, which we have processed in accordance with the terms of the credit
2 We certify that docs are complied with the terms and conditions of the credit
3 We certify that docs were received within the LC expiry date
4 We certify that docs are complied as per Art 29(a)
LC Value USD10,000.00 for Qty 100 Kgs sugar and partial shpt not allowed.
Which of the following presentations are acceptable?
A. Invoice showing 100 Kilos for USD9,000.00
‘/11. Invoice showing 95 Kgs for USD9,800,00
C. Invoice showing 90 Kilograms for USD9,500.00
D. Invoice showing 105 Kos for USD10,500.00
27 LC issued for 100 MT rice amounting $10,000.00. Which of the following invoices are acceptable
A. First 1 MT for $9,900.00 & then 94 MT for $50.00 •
B. First 99 MT for $9,900.00 & then 1 MT for $50.00
C.first 1 MT for $9,999.00 & then 98 MT for $1.00 •
.G! All of the above
6) 28 LC issued for 100 MT rice amounting $10,000.00, part shpt allowed. Which ones are acceptable?
A. First 1 MT for $9,900.00 & then 94 MT for $50.00
B. First 99 MT for $9,900.00 & then 1 MT for $50.00
C./girst 1 MT for $9,999.00 & then 98 MT for $1.00
4. All of the above
29 LC Qty 100 MT amounting $10,000.00, part shpt not allowed. This combination does NOT mean
A.Aty 95 to 100 MT, claim amount between $9,500 to $10,000.00
Qty 95 MT, claim amount never exceeding $9,500.00
C. Qty 100 MT, claim amount not below $9,500.00
D. Qty 95 MT, claim amount not exceeding $10,000.00 •
6,30 LC prohibits Partial shpt and 2 sets of BL presented with the same presentation
1st set 2nd set
Port of loading: Mumbai Port of loading: Chennai
Port of Discharge: Chittagong Port of Discharge: Chittagong
Vessel: Eagle strength Vessel: Eagle strength
Shipped on board: 25 Apr XXXX Shipped on board: 27 Apr XXXX
32 From which of the following parties can the advising bank claim it's charges if cannot
be collected due to beneficiary's factory lay off when LC stated 'charges for beneficiary's a/c?
.(Issuing bank
B. Applicant
C. Negotiating bank
D. None of the above
33 First beneficiary of an irrevocable transferable LC available with advising bank for USD10,000.00 has
requested to partially transfer to Two 2nd beneficiaries as follows:
2nd Beneficiary A: USD5,000.00 2nd Beneficiary B: USD3,000.00
What is the minimum % of insurance cover to be mentioned in each transfer?
A. 220% for 2nd beneficiary A and 366% for 2nd beneficiary B
B.)10% for 2nd beneficiary A and 110% for 2nd beneficiary B
(-) •\,e 137.5% for 2nd beneficiary A and 137.5% for 2nd beneficiary B
D. None of the above
34 A transferable LC for USD10,000.00 (Grade A $6,000.00 and Grade B $4,000.00) requires 120%
insurance coverage.First beneficiary requested to transfer as below:
2nd Beneficiary A for Grade A: USD5,000.00 2nd Beneficiary B for Grade B: USD3,000.00
What is the minimum % of insurance cover to be mentioned in each transfer?
A. 220% for 2nd beneficiary A and 266% for 2nd beneficiary B
B. 264% for 2nd beneficiary A and 293.33% for 2nd beneficiary B
\p/144% for 2nd beneficiary A and 160% for 2nd beneficiary B
D. None of the above
36 A credit under UCP600 is amended to be subject to eUCP without stating version, what is applied?
A. Version in effect on the date on which the amendment is issued
B. Version in effect on the date on which the amendment is advised to the beneficiary
C. yeSon in effect on the date on which beneficiary received the amendment
D Version in effect on the date of amendment of which beneficiary accepts the amendment
39 A credit received by Cash Bank & found that ATM bank is named as 'Advise Through' bank.
What should be understood from it?
A. Cash Bank is the advising bank
B. ATM Bank is the Second Advising bank
C.ash Bank should send the credit to ATM Bank to finally advise the LC to Beneficiary
Np! All of the above
40 All of the following INCOTERMS is specially applied for sea and inland waterway transport except
A. CIF
B.FR
CPT
D. FOB
41 Which of the following is NOT false
1 An advising bank can refuse to advise an amendment after advising the original credit
2 A second advising bank can refuse to advise a credit
3 A nominated bank may or may not honor or negotiate
A. 1 & 2
B. 2 & 3
C. 3 & 1
\71, 2 & 3
6) 42 Which of the following situation connpells confirming bank to negotiate, without recourse
/ A. Credit available by acceptance with a nominated bank which is also the confirming bank
B. Credit available by sight payment with a nominated bank which is also the confirming bank
C. redit available by negotiation with a nominated bank which is not the confirming bank
. Credit available by negotiation with any bank but docs directly presented to confirming bank
43 An importer wants to import computer accessories requiring a delivery note. Which of the following
incoterms suits the requirement
A. DAT
B. FAS
C F
FCA
44 Buyer is aware that it will not be able to observe export licensing formalities. Which of the following
incoterms he should not choose
A. FOB
EXW
D. DAT
48 A confirmed transferable credit is freely negotiable with any bank. The credit may be transferred by
A. Any Bank
B. Advising Bank only
onfirming Bank only
y . None of the above
vBA. fter confirming the original credit, confirming bank may remain silent on LC amendment.
. A pre-advice of a credit falls under the definition of Cridit under Art 2 ,
D. A credit available with issuing bank by def payment means no other bank will be able to prepay -
/02 51 Amendment: Partial shpt allowed, credit amount increased to USD200,000.00 & Quantity 100MT
Original credit: Partial shpt NOT allowed, credit amount USD100,000.00 but states no quantity
What are the discrepancies if beneficiary rejects the amendment and presents docs
covering shipment of 110 MT for $94,000.00
1 Over shpt
2 Credit overdrawn
3 Short Shpt
4 Credit underdrawn
..
?
\i . Yes B. No
55 In a Reimburrsement Authorization there is no claiming bank. DC was sent from BD to China but
bank S from SIN claimed under the RA and was honored. Issuing bank demanded the refund with
LIBOR interest from Reimbursing bank as the bank in SIN is not the beneficiary's bank.
Which of the following statement is correct?
A. Reeimbursing bank must refund
NAr. Reeimbursing bank is authorised to honor the claim of noted bank S
C. Either A or B
D. None of them
* ),14 According to UCP600 Art 13 Bank-to-Bank reimbursement, a reimbursing bank's charges are for
the account of the issuing bank. However, if the charges are for the account of the beneficiary, it
AS/ is the responsibility of the issuing bank to so indicate in the
1 Credit
2 Reimbursement Authorization
3 Reimbursement Undertaking
4 All of the above
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58 Which of the following is FAL,
ST.,-•• —
An issuing bank must not require a sight draft to be drawn on the reimbursing bank
B. Reimbursing bank acts on the instruction & under the authority of the issuing bank
C. Reimbursing bank's charges are for the account of the issuing bank even if no claim is lodged
D. RA must only be issued by authenticated teletransmissions or simply by signed letters
%.A(1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 4 Only
D. 2 & 3 Only
MOCK-1, SECTION B
10 Stand alone questions (61-70)
61 A documentary credit is issued for USD 300,000 covering 300 TV sets CIF New York, partial
shipments allowed available by negotiation with Bank N. The credit is amended to USD 280,000
covering 350 TV sets FOB Hong Kong. Documents are subsequently presented direct to the
issuing bank by the beneficiary for USD 280,000 covering shipment of 280 TV sets CIF New York.
No other correspondence has been received from the beneficiary or from Bank N.
What action should the issuing bank take?
vi-C Pay USD 280,000.
B. Contact the applicant requesting their instructions. e
C. Return the documents to the beneficiary requesting presentation through Bank N. •
D. Send a notice of rejection indicating discrepancy: 1.Goods under-shipped; 2. Documents
indicate CIF New York instead of FOB New York.
62 An issuing bank amends a documentary credit from USD 100,000 to USD 80,000 stating the
amendment will come into effect within 10 calendar days after its issuance.
Which of the following statements are correct?
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1 The credit value remains at USD 100,000 until the amendment has been accepted by the
beneficiary
2 The credit value reduces to USD 80,000 on presentation of complying documents for that
value
3 The credit value reduces to USD 80,000 10 calendar days after issue of the amendment.
4 The credit value reduces to USD 80,000 unless the beneficiary rejects the amendment
within the stipulated 10 calendar days.
63 A documentary credit for USD 150,000 calls for a full set of bills of lading and an insurance
certificate to cover all risks. The bill of lading presented indicates an on board date of 15 December.
Which of the following insurance documents are acceptable?
A. 1 and 2 only
Vie1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Issuing bank received presentation on LC expiry date 04 June consisting of 3 sets of B/L with below
notations. The DC states Latest shipment date is 25 May, presentation period 10 days and
partial & transshipment allowed.
issue date
BL1 24-May with 'On board 20 May vessel Tajmahal'
BL2 27-May with 'Laden on Board 25 May vessel Nurjhan'
BL3 25-May with 'name of vessel' field completed by 'MV lqbal'
Which of the following discrepancies issuing bank should state to refuse payment
A. Late shipment
B. Partial shipment
\A<Late presentation
D. None of the above
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65 A documentary credit is issued forapproximately GBP 40,000 with drafts at 30 days from date
of shipment. Documents are presented on 22 September with bills of lading dated 01 September.
Which of the following drafts would comply?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
4/3 and 4 only
67 Which of the following can be combined under a credit available with and requiring a draft drawn
on an issuing bank?
1 Payment
2 Deferred payment
3 Acceptance
4 Negotiation
A. 1 and 2 only
.,./1<-1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
1 1st drawing — for $ 450,000 on presentation of draft and declaration as per L/C term
2nd drawing — for $ 500,000 on presentation of docs against 1900 cartons of 100 Kg each
2 1st drawing — for $ 950,000 on presentation of docs against 2000 cartons of 100 Kg each,"
3 1st drawing — for $500,000 on presentation of draft and declaration as per L/C term
2nd drawing — for $450,000 on presentation of docs against 2000 cartons of 95 Kg each
4 1st drawing — for $525,000 on presentation of draft and declaration as per L/C term
2nd drawing — for $425,000 on presentation of docs against 2000 cartons of 100 Kg each se
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 4 only
.,y.
C( 2 and 3 only
. 2 and 4 only
If the credit requires an insurance certificate, which of the following presentations is ACCEPTABLE?
A. An insurance certificate for GBP 110,000 covering shipment of shoes and sandals and socks
B,An insurance certificate for GBP 59,400 covering shipment of shoes
\g'. An insurance policy for GBP 66,000 covering shipment of goods as per PO No. 7
D. All of the above are acceptable
MOCK-1, SECTION B
15 In-basket questions (71-85)
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
A. l and 2 only'
B. 1 and 4 only .
C. 2 and 3 only.
D. 3 and 4 only
17 74 Which of the following statements relating to insurance requirements, as specified, are correct?
1 An Insurance certificate would be acceptable in lieu of Insurance policy
r2 An insurance doc stating certain risks are excluded will be acceptable
3 Insurance doc will need to show claims, if any, payable in brazillian currency ('
4 Insurance cover of minimum 110% of invoice value would be acceptable
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 3 and 4 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 3 and 4 only
78 Which of the following statements relating to the transport docs are NOT correct?
1 The transport doc must be endorsed by the shipper
2 The transport doc may indicate that it is subject to a charter party •
3 The transport doc may be titled other than 'ocean bill of lading'
4 The transport doc does not entitle the applicant to control the goods
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 3 and 4 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
84 Which of the following statements, as per ISP98, is correct regarding additional condition
A. 'The standby is primary, clean and assignable' is fully disregardable
B. The word 'assignable' may be disregarded
C. The standby is not operative before beneficiary's written consent is received
D. Although the standby is transferrable, only New York City Corporation can draw under it
85 Which of the following statements are correct if the standby is issued as requested?
1 Does may be presented to a different address of the issuer as long as it is within the USA
2 Dotted lines may be filled by beneficiary when preparing the statement of default
3 The amount is subject to a tolerance of +/- 5%
4 Statement of default must be exactly the same as shown in the standby
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
MOCK-1, Simulation 1
As a trade finance officer in Pluto Bank, you receive the following transfer request from
the beneficiary.
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The transferred LC cannot include the clause regarding inspection costs..
Field 47A-point 3 must be deleted in the transferred Credit as per the transfer request
When the compliment documents are presented by Charlie Lid. Through their bank, Pluto
1./."
MOCK-1, Simulation 2
As a document checker at Moon Bank, you are provided the LC and two of the required
documents under the credit.
MOCK-1, Simulation 3
Your bank has received the following letter of credit to advice and confirm.
To
PLUTO BANK
BLUE COUNTRY
Transferee's bank
Neptune Bank
Green Country
Please transfer the attached letter of credit subject to the conditions specified in the above letter of
credit with the exception of the following:
Special instruction
+ Do not send any amendments to this LC to the transferee without our consent
+ Contact Mr. Will Smith at 1234 7134 for substitution of documents
Yours truly,
(signed)
Beta Ltd
+ PACKING LIST
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Supporting CDCS and ICC Certifications
MOCK-1, SIMULATION 2 (page 1/2)
Invoice
Sold and shipped to:
JORDAN LEE EXCAVATION CO. PO No: Q4125
2 DREAM ROAD, JAKARTA
INDONESIA
(One drilling machine and spares, CFR, Jakarta USD 440,000, FCA, New York,
USD 370,000, Freight USD 70,000)
Description Amount
.......,,
One drilling machine, CFR, Jakarta, lncoterms 2000 USD 350,000
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FCA, New York USD 300,000
(Add) Freight USD 55,000
(Less) Discount (USD 10,000)
(Add) Consular fees USD 5,000
Total USD 350,000
24-Nov-XX .
Inspection certificate
We hereby certify that we have inspected one drilling kit on 19-Nov-XX as per the
PO Q4125 which has been shipped on board Sea Tiger V122 to Jakarta
V121
Gloria Chang
Authorised Signatory
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Supporting CDCS and ICC Certifications
MOCK-1, SIMULATION 2 (page 2/2)
MT700
SENDER SUN BANK, INDONESIA
RECEIVER MOON BANK, NEW YORK
45A DESC. OF GOODS 10 MILLION NUTS AND BOLTS AS PER PURCHASE ORDER
DATED MARCH 1, 2009 - FOB NEW DELHI
+ PACKING LIST
71B CHARGES ALL BANKING CHARGES OTHER THAN THOSE OF THE ISSUING
BANK ARE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE BENEFICIARY.
CONFIRMATION CHARGES ARE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF
THE BENEFICIARY
MOCK-1, IN-BASKET 2
Documents required:
[x] Signed commercial invoice in triplicate
[x] Packing list in triplicate
[x] 2/3 set of ocean bill of lading made out to order of shipper and marked "freight prepaid' and
notify applicant.
[x] Full set of insurance policy endorsed in blank for 110 percent of invoice value with claims payable in USA
covering the institute cargo clauses: ICC(A)
[x] Certificate of Analysis in triplicate issued by independent lab
[x] Certificate of origin in triplicate
Additional conditions:
[x] 1/3 set of Ocean Bill of Lading should be sent directly to applicant by courier
[x] 3 percent more or less in amount and quantity allowed
We hereby certify that transactions in the merchandise covered by this application are not prohibited in
every respect with all existing Government regulations.
Authorized signature
Applicant
Applicant: Beneficiary:
Construction Bearings LLC New york city corporation
923 orange Avenue 546 subway
California, USA New York, NY 10001
Documents required:
[x] Drafts in duplicate originals
[x] Beneficiary's statement stating 'Construction Bearings LLC has failed to perform under contract no....
dt... ...... as per MOU no Dt Between New york city corporation and Construction
Bearings LLC which is notified to New York Arbitration Committee under their ref no Dt...... ........ '
Additional conditions:
[x] Partial drawings NOT allowed
[x] Multiple drawings allowed
[x] This standby is primary, clean and assignable
[x] This standby is transferrable
[x] This standby is subject to ISP98 and New York Law
[x] This standby is not operative until beneficiary's written acceptance of this standby is received
[ ] This standby is evergreen
[ ] This standby is revolving
[ ] This standby is non documentary
We hereby issue our irrevocable standby letter of crdit in favor of the beneficiary.
We will pay all demands in accordance with the terms of this standby.
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Authorized signature
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