Exam CAMS Topic 2 Question 342 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACAMS's CAMS exam
Question #: 342
Topic #: 2
A banker in the credit department wants to assess the risk of all customers, and contacts the compliance officer to request a list of customers with suspicious transaction report filings.
What should be done to protect suspicious transaction report information?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

be provided
Explanation:
Suspicious transaction report (STR) information is confidential and should not be disclosed to anyone outside the compliance function or law enforcement authorities. Providing STR information to the credit department could compromise the integrity of the reporting process and expose the institution to legal risks. The compliance officer should decline to provide the STR information to the credit department and explain the reasons for doing so.
Reference:
CAMS Certification Package - 6th Edition | ACAMS, Chapter 4: Conducting and Supporting the Investigation Process, page 136 CAMS Certifications: How to Get CAMS Certified | ACAMS, Candidate Handbook, page 16 ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course - Exam-Labs, Video 4.3: Suspicious Transaction Reporting Exam CAMS: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition), Practice Test 1,

by Ingram at Mar 04, 2026, 04:49 AM

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