Depository Operations Certification Free Demo Test 3 /10 Depository Operations Certification Free Demo Test 3 1 / 10 1. In an IPO allocation, once the allotment is made, _______ sends the intimation of allotment to the investors. a) Issuer b) RBI c) Stock Exchanges d) SEBI Explanation:On IPO allotment, the Issuer / its R&T agent provides the details of successful allottees who have opted for receiving securities in demat form, to the depository.The depository will credit the securities to the allottee accounts on the execution date and the Issuer / its R&T agent inform the investors of the credit of securities in the electronic form by sending the allotment advice. 2 / 10 2. What is the nominal value of a Commercial Paper within the depository system? a) Rs 5000 b) Rs. 50,000 c) Rs 5,00,000 d) Rs 50,00,000 Explanation:Commercial Paper (CP) : An investor can subscribe to minimum of Rs. 5,00,000 or multiples thereof, as the face value of a Commercial Paper in the depository system is taken as Rs. 5,00,000. 3 / 10 3. Who declines the Demat Request Form (DRF), and who communicates this to the client? a) Registrar and Transfer Agent ; Depository b) Depository ; Depository Participant c) Registrar and Transfer Agent ; Depository Participant d) Depository Participant ; Stock Broker Explanation:R&T Agent will reject the demat request if its incomplete / wrong and forward the rejected documents to the DP. DP has to contact the client and inform the client accordingly. 4 / 10 4. Which entity now requires the mandatory submission of PAN for the opening of a demat account? a) Finance Ministry b) SEBI c) Income Tax Act d) RBI Explanation:SEBI has made the requirement of PAN as a mandatory requirement for demat account opening.It was decided that the Depositories will issue directions to DPs making Permanent Account Number (PAN) compulsory for all categories of demat account-holders including minor, trust, foreign corporate body, banks, corporates, FIIs and NRIs. 5 / 10 5. What section does the Depository Participant (DP) complete in the request form for the transfer of Government securities from the SGL account to the Depository account? a) Forwarding Section b) Consent Section c) Authorisation Section d) Approval Section Explanation:The DP fills the “Authorisation Section” of the request form for transferring Government securities from an SGL (Subsidiary General Ledger) account to a Depository account. This section typically requires the DP to provide authorization for the transfer, confirming that the request is valid and has been processed correctly according to the relevant regulations and procedures. 6 / 10 6. Are the rules for reconciling Destat requests and maintaining records the same for mutual funds as those applicable for the dematerialization of securities? (True/False) a) True b) False Explanation:The rules regarding reconciliation of Destat (Destatementisation) requests and maintenance records will be same as applicable for dematerialisation of securities. 7 / 10 7. Is it true or false that when a rematerialization request is submitted, the securities in the client account become immediately available for delivery or transfer? a) True b) False Explanation:When a rematerialisation request is sent, the securities in the client account will not be available for delivery/transfer immediately. The client will have to wait for physical certificates to reach him before they can be sold.Thus the client would encounter temporary illiquidity on the securities requested for in rematerialised form. 8 / 10 8. The issuer and which other party enter into a tripartite agreement with the Registrar & Transfer Agent? a) Clearing Corporation b) Depository Participant c) Stock Exchange d) Depository Explanation:Admission of Debt Instrument to the Depository System –An Issuer may offer demat facility for its debt instruments by sending a request to the depositories detailing the type of instrument, along with a Letter of Intent. On receipt of the request, a tripartite agreement is signed between the depository, the Issuer and Registrar & Transfer Agent. Once admitted, these securities are made available for dematerialisation by the depository. 9 / 10 9. Under what circumstances can a DP initiate the closure of a client’s account? a) The client has defaulted in performing its obligations b) The client has not operated the account for more than two years c) The client has traded for more than 1000 different companies shares d) The client has not operated the account for more than a year Explanation:The Depository Participant may also initiate closure of a client’s account if the client has defaulted in performing its obligations laid out in the Rights and Obligations document.The DP should give sufficient notice to the client before initiating closure of his account. 10 / 10 10. The transferee has to submit duly filled in ‘Receipt-instruction’(RI) form for every expected receipt if __________ . a) Standing Instruction is not given b) One of the party to the transaction is FII c) It is a ‘off-market’ transaction d) A FII is transferor Explanation:Transferee however, can give ‘Standing Instructions’ [SI] to its DP for securities to be received. If SI is not given, the transferee has to give separate receipt instructions each time securities have to be received. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Exit