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AAFM CTEP Chartered Trust & Estate Planner® (CTEP®) Certification Examination Exam Practice Test

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Chartered Trust & Estate Planner® (CTEP®) Certification Examination Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is/are the desirable contents of a will?

Question # 1

Options:

A.

I, II and III

B.

II, III and IV

C.

I, III and IV

D.

All of these

Question 2

In US, in the case of an individual the tax is ______________ of the lesser of net investment income or the excess of modified adjusted gross income over the threshold amount.

Options:

A.

3.8 percent

B.

3.6 percent

C.

4.6 percent

D.

4.8 percent

Question 3

Tax rate on corporate profits upto 300,000 SGD is ___________.

Options:

A.

17%

B.

20%

C.

15%

D.

8.50%

Question 4

Which of the following statement(s) about Credit Shelter Trust is/are correct?

Question # 4

Options:

A.

Only (ii) and (iii)

B.

Both (i) and (iv)

C.

All except (i)

D.

All of the above

Question 5

Which one of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Question # 5

Options:

A.

(i) only

B.

(ii) only

C.

Both are correct

D.

Both are incorrect

Question 6

In US the exemption amount for Alternative Minimum Tax in the case of estate or trust is _________. The same in the case of married individuals filing a joint return and surviving spouses is ______________.

Options:

A.

$80,800; $51,900

B.

$22,500; $80,800

C.

$51,900; $22,500

D.

$40,400; $51,900

Question 7

Where a transfer of value is from a UK-domiciled spouse to a non-UK domiciled spouse, then the exempt transfer is limited to ____________

Options:

A.

£25,000

B.

£35,000

C.

£45,000

D.

£55,000

Question 8

What is the full form of CLT?

Options:

A.

Charitable Life Transfer

B.

Calculated Lending Time

C.

Charity Lead Time

D.

Chargeable Lifetime Transfer

Question 9

The Hindu Succession (Amendment Act),2005 amended ____________ of the Hindu Succession Act,1956 allowing daughters of the deceased equal rights with the sons.

Options:

A.

Section 6

B.

Section 8

C.

Section 2

D.

Section 4

Question 10

Which of the following statement(s) is/are False?

Question # 10

Options:

A.

Only (i)

B.

Only (ii)

C.

Both

D.

None of the above

Question 11

Where a transfer of value is from a UK-domiciled spouse to a non-UK domiciled spouse, then the exempt transfer is limited to ________. For annual exemption, each individual can transfer an exempt amount of up to________ per year.

Options:

A.

£45,000; £3,000

B.

£55,000; £3,000

C.

£45,000; £5,000

D.

£55,000; £5,000

Question 12

If a Muslim gentleman dies, leaving behind his widow, a sister and a son, then how would the property be distributed?

Question # 12

Options:

A.

(i) only

B.

(ii) only

C.

Either (i) or (ii)

D.

None of the above

Question 13

Which assets are totally except from wealth tax

Question # 13

Options:

A.

(i), (ii), (iii)

B.

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

C.

(iv), (v)

D.

(ii), (iii), (v)

Question 14

As per the tax structure in the UK, Inheritance Tax will be due at ____________ on the amount over the nil rate band.

Options:

A.

10 percent

B.

36 percent

C.

40 percent

D.

15 percent

Question 15

In Singapore, if the dependent (aged parent) is not less than 55 years of age living with his son in the same household and whose income was not more than $4,000 in that year, deduction of ___________ is allowed in such a case.

Options:

A.

$2,000

B.

$11,000

C.

$8,000

D.

$7,000

Question 16

Which of the following transaction /transactions is/are an example of the Layering Stage of Money Laundering?

Question # 16

Options:

A.

Only II

B.

II, III and IV

C.

I, II and III

D.

II and IV

Question 17

__________________ are sometimes confused with Balloon payment Mortgages.

Options:

A.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

B.

Fixed Rate Mortgage

C.

Anomalous Mortgage

D.

Usufructuary Mortgage

Question 18

In Singapore, the deadline for filing personal tax return is _________.

Options:

A.

31-Mar

B.

15-Apr

C.

31-Dec

D.

15-Sep

Question 19

As per Payment of Gratuity Act, Gratuity shall be payable to an employee after he has rendered continuous service for not less than __________

Options:

A.

2 years

B.

5 years

C.

10 years

D.

15 years

Question 20

Registration of Power of Attorney is __________in India. If Power of Attorney is in respect of immovable property of value more than __________ it must be registered.

Options:

A.

Compulsory, Rs.500

B.

Optional, Rs. 500

C.

Compulsory, Rs. 100

D.

Optional, Rs. 100

Question 21

Full form of IRA is_____________

Options:

A.

Individual Revocable Account

B.

Individual Retirement Arrangement

C.

Individual Retirement Attorney

D.

Individual Retirement Aggregation

Question 22

_____________ allows you to contribute cash but you will not receive tax deduction at the time of contribution.

Options:

A.

Traditional IRA

B.

Roth IRA

C.

SEP-IRA

D.

Simple IRA

Question 23

While preparing a Will, the person who is making the Will must declare ________ that he is making the Will in his full senses and free from any kind of pressure. Once the testator completes writing the Will, he must the sign the Will very carefully in presence of at least __________independent witnesses.

Options:

A.

At the end, Two

B.

In the Beginning, Two

C.

At the end, One

D.

In the Beginning, One

Question 24

There are ______ steps in Selling process. The last step in Selling Process is ____________.

Options:

A.

Five, Develop and Implement the Plan

B.

Five, Service the Plan

C.

Eight, Implement the Plan

D.

Eight, Service the Plan

Question 25

As per the Payment of Gratuity Act, the employer shall pay the amount of gratuity within _________.

Options:

A.

30 days

B.

45 days

C.

180 days

D.

270 days

Question 26

There are four general categories of charitable gifts for donors and non-profits to consider. Out of these________ and ____________ require no contracts, trusts, trustees or special income tax returns. On the other hand, for __________ and _____________most donors and non-profits will need significant level of financial sophistication.

Options:

A.

Outright Gifts, Bequest, Life Income Gifts, Family Foundations

B.

Outright Gifts, Life Income Gifts, Bequest, Family Foundations

C.

Family Foundation, Bequest, Life Income Gifts, Outright Gifts

D.

Family Foundation, Outright Gifts, Life Income Gifts, Bequest

Question 27

What is Probate?

Options:

A.

A Will made out of undue influence

B.

The process of distribution of estate

C.

A person who pays the ‘Inheritance Tax’

D.

Court process by which a will is proved valid or invalid

Question 28

As per Employee Provident Fund, a member can withdraw________ of the amount of provident fund at credit after attaining the age of 54 years or within one year before actual retirement or superannuation whichever is later.

Options:

A.

100%

B.

90%

C.

75%

D.

50%

Question 29

What is the full form of DIN?

Options:

A.

Direct Identity Number

B.

Director Identity Number

C.

Director Identification Number

D.

Direct Identification Number

Question 30

Which of the following comes under Non-Financial Goals of Estate Planning?

Question # 30

Options:

A.

Both (i) and (ii)

B.

Both (ii) and (iii)

C.

Only (ii)

D.

Only (iii)

Question 31

Estate Planning Process is eight-step procedure that a manager has to follow. The Eight Steps are as given below (not in any order)

Question # 31

The correct order is

Options:

A.

(i)-(ii)-(iii)-(iv)-(v)-(vi)-(vii)-(viii)

B.

(ii)-(i)-(iii)-(iv)-(vi)-(vii)-(viii)-(v)

C.

(ii)-(i)-(iii)-(iv)-(vi)-(vii)-(v)-(viii)

D.

(ii)-(i)-(iii)-(iv)-(vi)-(v)-(vii)-(viii)

Question 32

You are an Estate Planner. Your Client asks you that if he wants to give business to his children which method is not appropriate. He further asks you which method can help him control the size of this gift through his will. Your reply would be___________

Options:

A.

Buy-Sell Agreement, Bequest

B.

Bequest, Bequest

C.

Estate Sale, Buy-Sell Agreement

D.

Buy-Sell Agreement, Buy-Sell Agreement

Question 33

You have just started your Estate Planning firm. Your friend who is into Estate Planning since 5 years explains you that an Ideal Estate Planning Prospect is one who is aged ___ or over and are _______________.

Options:

A.

30, Married with Children

B.

30, Married with no children

C.

35, Married with Children

D.

35, Married with no Children

Question 34

Which of the following is essential for contract?

Options:

A.

Free Consent

B.

Witness

C.

Signatory

D.

Consideration

Question 35

You are an Estate Planner. As part of the Estate Planning process, you require the client to fill up ‘Estate Planning Checklist and Data Gathering form’. The client calls you to understand what are Schedule A and Schedule C attached to the form.You explain to him/her that Schedule A is for _______ and Schedule C is for__________

Options:

A.

Life Insurance and Qualified Retirement Plan

B.

Qualified Retirement Plans and Life Insurance

C.

Life Insurance and Marketable Securities’

D.

Marketable Securities and Life Insurance

Question 36

In case of Amputation through shoulder joint, what is the Percentage of Compensation given (as per Workmen’s Compensation Act)?

Options:

A.

50%

B.

75%

C.

90%

D.

100%

Question 37

As per Muslim Law, if the husband is missing for _________ the wife may file a petition for the dissolution of her marriage. __________ of Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act provides that that where a wife files petition for divorce under this ground, she is required to give the names and addresses of all persons who would have been the legal heirs of the husband on his death.

Options:

A.

7 years, Section 3

B.

7 years, Section 5

C.

4 years, Section 3

D.

4 years, Section 5

Question 38

Which of the following statement(s) about Money Laundering is/are correct?

Question # 38

Options:

A.

All (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)

B.

Only (ii) and (iv)

C.

All except (iv)

D.

All except (i)

Question 39

____________ means excess, increase or addition according to Sharia’ah Terminology. Bahrain has over _________ financial institutions with a wide range of activities including Islamic Insurance.

Options:

A.

Riba, 30

B.

Riba,39

C.

Ijarah,30

D.

Ijarah,39

Question 40

As per Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act,1956 a female Hindu can make adoption in which of the following cases

Question # 40

Options:

A.

Only (i)

B.

(i) and (ii)

C.

(i) and (iii)

D.

(i),(ii) and (iii)

Question 41

Deduction under section 80QQB is allowed in respect of royalty income to:

Options:

A.

an individual who is an author of a book

B.

an individual who is resident in India and who is an author of a book

C.

an individual who is resident in India and who is either an author of a book or a joint author of the book

D.

None of these

Question 42

The income of any university or other educational institution existing solely for educational purposes and not for the purposes of profit is exempt under clause (iiiad) of Section 10(23C) if the aggregate annual receipts’ of such university or educational institution do not exceed

Options:

A.

Rs.100 crores

B.

Rs.1 crore

C.

Rs. 10 crores

D.

Rs. 10 lakhs

Question 43

______________ is the final stage in the process of 'Money Laundering' at the International Level.

Options:

A.

Integration

B.

Placement

C.

Layering

D.

Transposition

Question 44

In case of Loss of Thumb, what is the Percentage of Compensation given (as per Workmen’s Compensation Act)?

Options:

A.

20%

B.

25%

C.

30%

D.

50%

Question 45

Manish has two house properties. Both are self occupied. The annual value of:

Options:

A.

Both the house is NIL

B.

One house shall be NIL

C.

No house shall be NIL

D.

Option A with certain condition

Question 46

Receipts from TV serial shooting in farm house is __________________

Options:

A.

Non agricultural income

B.

Agricultural income

C.

Salary Income

D.

Business Income

Question 47

Which of the following statement(s) about ‘Knock for Knock Agreement’ is/are correct?

Question # 47

Options:

A.

Only (i)

B.

Only (ii)

C.

Neither (i) nor (ii)

D.

Both (i) and (ii)

Question 48

Which is not the condition for getting superannuation fund approved?

Options:

A.

All the benefits should be payable only in India

B.

Employee should be contributor to the fund

C.

Employer should be contributor to fund

D.

Funds have to be invested as per income tax rules1962

Question 49

The employer had purchased a car for Rs. 3,00,000 which was being used for official purposes. After 2 year 6 months of its use, the car is sold to R, the employee, for Rs. 1,20,000. The value of this perquisite shall be __________.

Options:

A.

Rs. 72,000

B.

Rs. 60,000

C.

Nil

D.

Rs. 1,23,000

Question 50

__________ is a arrangement wherein lessee and lessor agree to a payment schedule where for a set period of time, there is no payment and penalty.

Options:

A.

Skip Lease

B.

Pre-Paid Purchase Lease

C.

Sub-Lease

D.

Operating Lease

Question 51

Deduction u/s 80-IC regarding special provisions for enterprices in special catogries states is allowed to the extent of:

Options:

A.

100% of profits and gains for ten assessment years

B.

100% of profits and gains for ten assessment years in case of any undertaking or enterprise in the States of Sikkim or North Eastern Region and 50% in case of undertaking in Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh

C.

100% of profits and gains for ten assessment years in case of any undertaking or enterprise in the States of Sikkim or North Eastern States and 100% of profits and gains for the first 5 assessment years and 25% (30% in case of companies) for next 5 assessment years.

D.

None of the these

Question 52

With respect to Workmen’s Compensation Act, if distinction is made on the ground of duration of incapacity it may extend to

Question # 52

Options:

A.

Only (i) and (ii)

B.

All of the above

C.

(i),(ii) and (v)

D.

Only (iii) and (v)

Question 53

Gift received is not taxable in hands of

Options:

A.

Individual

B.

HUF

C.

Society

D.

None of the above

Question 54

Find out the taxable value of perquisite from the following particulars in case of an employee to whom the following assets held by the company were sold on 1.8.2012.

Question # 54

The assets were put to use by the company from the day they were purchased.

Options:

A.

Rs. 82,170

B.

Rs. 92,850

C.

Rs. 48,800

D.

Rs. 53,000

Question 55

For Registration of Charitable Trust an application should be submitted with Covering Letter, Court Stamp of ___________ and Certified True Copy of Trust Deed. The application should be made within _________ of creation of Trust. The application should be in Form as specified in _____________ under ____________ and duly notarized.

Options:

A.

Rs.1, 1 month, Schedule I, Rule 1

B.

Rs.10, 1 month, Schedule II, Rule 1

C.

Rs.2, 3 months, Schedule II, Rule 6

D.

Rs.100, 3 months, Schedule I, Rule 2

Question 56

What is the full form of SBT?

Options:

A.

Special Beneficiary Trust

B.

Special Benefactor Trust

C.

Single Beneficiary Trust

D.

Single Benefactor Trust

Question 57

Which of the following statement(s) about Investment Trust is/are correct?

Question # 57

Options:

A.

Both (i) and (ii)

B.

Only (i)

C.

Only (ii)

D.

Neither (i) nor (ii)

Question 58

_____________ of the Income Tax Act,1961 contains the provision that the profits and gains of the business carried on by a Charitable Trust would be fully exempt from tax.

Options:

A.

Section 11(1A)

B.

Section 11(4A)

C.

Section 21(1A)

D.

Section 21(4A)

Question 59

Which of the following statement(s) about Uniform Gifts to Minor Act (UGMA) is/are correct?

Question # 59

Options:

A.

Neither (i) or (ii)

B.

Both (i) and (ii)

C.

Only (i)

D.

Only (ii)

Question 60

Competency to contract has been defined under ____________ of the Indian Contract Act,___________

Options:

A.

Section 1, 1872

B.

Section 11, 1872

C.

Section 1, 1870

D.

Section 11, 1872

Question 61

Which of the following Trust is employed by the law as an “Equitable Remedy”?

Options:

A.

Discretionary Trust

B.

Non-Discretionary Trust

C.

Express Trust

D.

Constructive Trust

Question 62

An Oral Trust is deemed to be a written trust if a statement in writing is forwarded to the Assessing Officer within _________________ from the date of declaration of the trust.

Options:

A.

3 months

B.

6 months

C.

9 months

D.

1 year

Question 63

Which of the following incomes are not included for computation of taxable income of a Trust/ Society?

Question # 63

Options:

A.

All except (i)

B.

All except (iv)

C.

All except (ii)

D.

All of the above

Question 64

Which of the following statement(s) about Private Trust is/are correct?

Question # 64

Options:

A.

Only (i)

B.

Only (ii)

C.

Neither (i) or (ii)

D.

Both (i) and (ii)

Question 65

Which of the following is/are ancillary benefit(s) of Discretionary Family Trust?

Question # 65

Options:

A.

All except (i)

B.

All except (ii)

C.

Only (iii)

D.

All of the above

Question 66

A Grantor Trust is never a _________________ Trust.

Options:

A.

Revocable Living

B.

Irrevocable

C.

Testamentary

D.

Simple

Question 67

Which of the following is/are disadvantage(s) of Trust?

Question # 67

Options:

A.

Only (i)

B.

Only (ii)

C.

Neither (i) or (ii)

D.

Both (i) and (ii)

Question 68

______________ of Income Tax Act,1961 provides for the Registration of a Charitable Trust.

Options:

A.

Section 12A

B.

Section 13A

C.

Section 64A

D.

Section 65A

Question 69

________________ is an informal type of Trust that is created during the lifetime of the grantor by depositing money into an account at a bank or other Financial Institution in the grantor’s name as the Trustee for another person.

Options:

A.

Spendthrift Trust

B.

Grantor Retained Income Trust

C.

Dynasty Trust

D.

Totten Trust

Question 70

Which of the following statement(s) about beneficiary is/are correct?

Question # 70

Options:

A.

None of the above

B.

Only (iv)

C.

All of the above

D.

All except (iii)

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