Depository Operations Certification Free Demo Test 1 /10 Depository Operations Certification Free Demo Test 1 1 / 10 1. Is it true or false that locked-in securities can be invoked before the lock-in release date? a) True b) False Explanation:Locked-in securities cannot be invoked before the lock-in release date. 2 / 10 2. For registering as a Depository Participant, the application should be submitted to whom? a) Directly to SEBI and a copy should be sent to Depository for information only b) To Depository, who will in turn forward it to SEBI after evaluation c) Separately to Depository and SEBI d) To Depository who will in evaluate and register the DP Explanation:An entity desirous of becoming a DP of a depository should make an application to SEBI through the Depository. The application complete in all respects should be submitted to the depository in which membership is sought for.The depository evaluates the application and if it finds that the applicant has the potential to be admitted as a DP, then it forwards that application to SEBI within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application. Along with the application, the depository also submits its recommendations regarding the applicant. 3 / 10 3. In the context of a Rights Issue, the new securities are allocated during ________. a) Physical form b) The form in which the shareholder held the security as on the record date c) Dematerialised Form d) None of the above Explanation:The Issuer / its R&T Agent, on the basis of details of holdings received from the depository, dispatch the application form for rights issue to the beneficial owners. The form requires the applicant to state his option about whether he would like to receive the new securities in physical form or dematerialised from.In case, the applicant does not exercise his option, new securities are allotted in the form in which the shareholder held the security as on the record date. 4 / 10 4. Is it true or false that an investor in Government Securities needs to open a separate demat account for it? a) False b) True Explanation:An investor in government securities has the option to have securities issued either in physical form or in book entry form (commonly known as SGL form).The depositories in India have been given permission to maintain SGL accounts, of investors through its DPs. Any client account opened with a DP may be used for dealing in government securities. Thus, equity shares, mutual fund units and G-Secs can be dealt with through a single account. 5 / 10 5. What needs to be filled in while submitting the Delivery Instruction Slip if an investor wishes to participate in the tender offer? a) Event Number (i.e., Settlement Number) b) Execution Date c) Tender Offer Type (i.e. Market Type) d) All of the above Explanation:The investors who wish to participate in the tender offers viz., buyback, takeover and delisting offer of company will be required to mention the details as per the existing process (as given below) while submitting delivery instructions slip (DIS) or electronic instructions to the Participants.– Execution Date – Tender Offer Type (i.e. Market Type) – Event Number (i.e., Settlement Number) – CM BP ID – ISIN – Quantity 6 / 10 6. Describe Pay-Out. a) Its the process of a CC transferring the securities to the broker’s margin account for the quantity of securities purchased by them on behalf of their clients b) Its the process of a CC transferring the securities to the broker’s margin account for the quantity of securities sold by them on behalf of their clients c) Its the process of a CC transferring the securities to the broker’s settlement account for the quantity of securities purchased by them on behalf of their clients d) Its the process of a CC transferring the securities to the broker’s settlement account for the quantity of securities sold by them on behalf of their clients Explanation:The process of a CC (Clearing Corporation) transferring the securities to the broker’s CM-account (Clearing Member Account or Settlement Account) for the quantity of securities purchased by them on behalf of their clients is known as ‘pay-out’.The process of a broker/trading member submitting securities sold by him on behalf of his client, to CC of a stock exchange is called ‘pay-in’. 7 / 10 7. How often is the transaction statement sent to the Beneficiary Address for a Basic Services Demat Account (BSDA) that has remained without any transaction and a nil balance for one year or more? a) Annually b) Quarterly c) Monthly d) No transaction statement need to be sent Explanation:Transaction statements:a. Transaction statements shall be sent to the BO at the end of each quarter. If there are no transactions in any quarter, no transaction statement may be sent for that quarter.b. If there are no transactions and no security balance in an account, then no further transaction statement needs to be provided. 8 / 10 8. Which Act includes regulations related to the dematerialization of securities? a) Securities Contract Regulation Act (SCRA) – 1956 b) Depositories Act – 1996 c) SEBI Act – 1992 d) Companies Act – 1956 Explanation:The Depositories Act, 1996 provides for the establishment of depositories in securities market with the objective of ensuring free transferability of securities with speed, accuracy and security by (a) making securities freely transferable subject to certain exceptions; (b) dematerialisation of the securities in the depository mode; and (c) providing for maintenance of ownership records in a book entry form. 9 / 10 9. For an Off Market trade, if the debit is to be executed on a specific future date, the account holder may indicate such date in the space provided for ‘_________’ in the form. a) Debit Date b) Execution Date c) Transfer Date d) Value Date Explanation:The ‘Delivery Instruction’ for an off-market trade or for a market trade has to be clearly indicated in the form by marking appropriately. The form should be complete in all respects.All the holder(s) of the account have to sign the form. If the debit has to be effected on a particular date in future, account holder may mention such date in the space provided for ‘execution date’ in the form. 10 / 10 10. Who regulates the sale and purchase of gold related securities? a) Depositories – NSDL and CDSL b) Securities and Exchange Board of India – SEBI c) Reserve Bank of India – RBI d) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India – IRDAI Explanation:The powers in respect of the contracts for sale and purchase of securities, gold related securities, money market securities and securities derived from these securities and ready forward contracts in debt securities are exercised concurrently by RBI. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Exit