3I0-012

3I0-012 practice questions, page 6 of 30, with answer review and explanations.

Question 26

A 12-month EUR/USD swap is quoted at 41/44. EUR interest rates are expected to fall, with USD interest rates remaining stable. Assuming no change in the spot rate what effect would you expect on the forward points?

  1. Unchanged
  2. Move towards 28/31
  3. Move towards 5 7/60
  4. Insufficient information

Question 27

Assuming a flat yield curve in both currencies, when quoting a 1- to 2-month forward FX time option price in a currency pair trading at a discount to a customer:

  1. you would take as bid rate the bid side of the 2-month forward and as offered rate the offered side of the 1-month forward
  2. you would take as bid rate the offered side of the 2-month forward and as offered rate the bid side of the 1-month forward
  3. you would take as bid rate the offered side of the 1-month forward and as offered rate the offered side of the 2-month forward
  4. you would take as bid rate the bid side of the 1-month forward and as offered rate the bid side of the 2-month forward

Question 28

Clients of a voice-broker quote EUR/USD at 1.3556-61, 1.3559-62, 1.3557-63 and 1.3555-59. What will be the broker’s price?

  1. 1.3559 choice
  2. 1.3555-63
  3. 1.3559-62
  4. 1.3556-59

Question 29

A “time option” is an outright forward FX transaction where the customer:

  1. has the option to fulfill the outright forward or not at maturity
  2. may freely choose the maturity, given a 24-hour notice to the bank
  3. can choose any maturity within a previously fixed period
  4. may decide to deal at the regular maturity or on either the business day before or after

Question 30

As far as fineness and weight are concerned, what are the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) requirements for a “good delivery bar”?

  1. at least 995/1000 pure gold; weight between 350 and 430 fine ounces
  2. minimum 999.9/1000 pure gold; weight between 350 and 430 fine ounces
  3. at least 995/1000 pure gold; weight of 400 fine ounces
  4. minimum 995/1000 pure gold; weight of 400 fine ounces