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SUN 310-010 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ACI Financial Markets Association (ACI FMA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ACI - Operations Certificate |
| Exam Number: | 3I0-010 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Computer-based exam |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Exam Price: | €320 (Non-member, indicative; may vary by region and membership status) |
| Related Certifications: | ACI Dealing Certificate ACI Diploma |
| Recommended Training: | ACI Operations Certificate Syllabus (Official) |
| Exam Registration: | ACI FMA Global Education Centre Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam at authorized test centres (and/or approved online delivery depending on region) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; typically taken before ACI Dealing Certificate. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.acifma.com/aci-operations-certificate |
SUN 310-010 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Financial Markets Applications | |
| Financial Markets Environment | |
| Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Derivatives | |
| Foreign Exchange | |
| Money and Interest Rate Markets |
310-010 Exam FAQ — Methods, Measurement, Mastery
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SUN ACI - Operations Certificate Sample Questions:
A forward rate agreement (FRA) is:
- A. an interest rate to be applied to a loan or deposit that begins and matures in the future
- B. an agreement to exchange cash flows starting on a specific date in the future
- C. a future rate agreement involving two different currencies
- D. an interest rate agreement where buyer and seller will exchange an interest rate differential at a given date in the future
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What information is essential for an interbank FX confirmation?
- A. specification of the applicable law
- B. the value date
- C. the brokerage cost
- D. the name of the person(s) originating the deal
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
The use of standard settlement instructions (SSI's) is strongly encouraged because:
- A. it splits differences arising from failed settlements between the two counterparties
- B. it avoids having to confirm each deal separately
- C. it eliminates the need to send out SWIFT payment authorizations on a case-by-case basis
- D. a dealer does not need to confirm payment details by phone
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
The yield of a 1 month FRN in EUR depends on
- A. the level of short-term EUR interest rates
- B. the slope of EUR yield curve
- C. the level of long-term EUR interest rates
- D. the level of medium-term EUR interest rates
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Today is Monday, 8 December. You sell a 9x12 FRA in EUR. When will the settlement amount be paid or received, assuming that there are no bank holidays?
- A. 8 September
- B. 8 December
- C. 10 September
- D. 10 December
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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