Free CSI CSC2 Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: CSC2
Exam Name/Title: Canadian Securities Course Exam2
Certification Provider: CSI
Corresponding Certification: Canadian Securities Course

Exam Questions: 234
Updated On: Oct 12, 2026

Question #11

What is the primary goal of a buy-side trader?

A. To execute the portfolio manager ' s trades at the best prices available in the market at the time of the trade.

B. To provide pertinent and timely information to the head of fixed-income and equity markets.

C. To remain informed at all times of the portfolio manager ' s detailed investment strategy.

D. To maintain good, professional relationships with sales and trading staff of dealers with whom the firm does business.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #12

What correlation would an investor need in order to eliminate the variability in the total returns between two stocks?

A. +0.5.

B. 0.0.

C. +1.0.

D. -1.0.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #13

Which vehicle is least appropriate for an institutional investor?

A. University endowment

B. Dark pool

C. Discount broker

D. Family office

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #14

What financial ratio reveals the nature of a company's capital structure?

A. Price-to-earnings.

B. Debt-to-equity.

C. Return-on-equity.

D. Debt-to-net-income.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #15

If the manager believes the market is efficient, what investment strategy should they employ for a portfolio?

A. Momentum investing

B. Sector rotation

C. Growth investing

D. Buy-and-hold strategy

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #16

What is a structured product?

A. A principle-protected note.

B. An equity index.

C. A credit card receivable

D. A mortgage loan.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #17

What type of return is calculated for a security held for 18 months if no adjustments to the return are made?

A. Holding period return.

B. Annualized total return.

C. Nominal rate of return.

D. Effective rate of return.

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Question #18

For institutional trading, when does the investor need to provide trade-matching elements?

A. One the custodian confirms the trade.

B. After the dealer issues a trade execution notice.

C. With the initial order.

D. Once the trade clears.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #19

What investment becomes liquid when securitized?

A. Real estate.

B. Airport.

C. Fine art.

D. Gold.

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Question #20

How are investment dealers unique participants in the institutional market?

A. They act on both they buy side and sell side.

B. They manage a firm's financial assets in support of a company's business activities.

C. They produce research reports.

D. They manage pools of assets on behalf of beneficiaries.

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