Exam CAMS Topic 1 Question 579 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACAMS's CAMS exam
Question #: 579
Topic #: 1
the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)]
When a government imposeseconomic sanctionson a target, the purpose is to:

Suggested Answer: D Vote an answer

Economic sanctionsare used as anon-military toolto enforceforeign policy and national security objectives
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* Option D (Correct):Sanctions aim tochange the behaviorof entities engaged inmoney laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activities.
* Option A (Incorrect):Sanctions do not necessarily indicatemilitary action.
* Option B (Incorrect):NGOs may be exempt from sanctions, but this is not their primary purpose.
* Option C (Incorrect):Whilehuman rights concernscan lead to sanctions, they are primarily imposed tochange behavior.
Reference:OFAC Sanctions Guidance, UN Security Council Sanctions List, EU Sanctions Regulations.

by Byron at Jul 20, 2025, 01:19 AM

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