I. Please fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.
1. In documentary collection transactions, the terms ‘D/P‘ stands for .__, and ‘D/A‘ stands
for__
2. Draft is also called__
3. The payment method ‘L/C‘ stands for__
4. The ocean transport documents ‘B/L‘ stands for __
5. According to UCPS00, in credit operations al parties concerned deal with__ and not with
goods, services, and/or other performances to which the __ may relate.
6. The shipper on the B/L is also called __
7. According to the regulations of Customs House, all exit and entry means of
transportation,cargos articles of international consignment must go through the procedures of __
8. The trade terms DEQ stands for __
9. The bank adds its own undertaking to an irrevocable L/C in addition to the issuing bank at
the issuing bank‘s authorization or request is called the .__ bank.
10.According to regulations, __ declaration and __ declaration must be made for dangerous
cargos.
Ⅱ.True or false questions (Please write " √ " for the correct statement, and " x "for
theincorrect statement).
1.( )The buyer (as applicant) should specify in the application form the documents to be
presented and the terms and conditions to be complied with.
2 ( )The banks channel the documents but also give their payment undertaking under the
procedure of a documentary collection. Qnr.cn
3.( )The documentary credit structure provides the seller with an independent bank
undertaking of payment.
4.( )The buyer of the goods and/or services may ‘also be known, as the importer, opener,
applicant,accountee, or principal.
5.( )The documentary credit provides only the seller with independent assurance in respect of
the exchange of goods for payment.
6.( )If the L/C calls for " Beneficiary‘ s certified copy of shipment advice by fax to the
applicant advising shipment details", then banks will accept a documents titled as "shipment
advice" without any signature and/or date produced on a fax machine.
7.( )Red clause L/C is also called "reciprocal L/C".
8. ( )Both transferable L/C and back-to-back L/C involve a middleman as a seller and
substitution of documents.
9.( )For an unconfirmed L/C, a negotiating bank may negotiate with recourse to the
beneficiary.
10. ( )Unless otherwise allowed in the L/C, insurance document should be issued in the same
currency as the L/C.
Ⅲ. Multiple choice questions (Of following questions, there is only one correct answer
to each question. Please select the correct answer. ).
1.( )We are looking forward to __ your inquiry at an early, date.
A. receive
B. receiving
C. received
D. having received
2.( )The above offer is our final confirmation.
A. subject with
B. subject in
C. subject to Qnr.cn
D. object to
3.( )According to UCPS00, which of the following words used in connection with the amount
of the Credit or the quantity or the unit price stated in the Credit are NOT construed as allowing a
difference not to exceed 10% more or less in the amount or the quantity or the unit price to which
they refer?
A. circa
B. approximately
C. circs
D. about
4. ( )According to INCOTERMS 2000, the trade terms __ means that the seller delivers the
goods, cleared for export, to the carrier nominated by the buyer at the named place.
A. FCA
B. EXW
C. CFR
D. DAF
5.( )According to INCOTERMS 21300, when the seller only makes the goods available to the
buyer at the seller‘s premises, the corresponding trade term is
A. DDU
B. EXW
C. FOB
D. DDP
6.( )UCP500 categorizes L/Cs into four types. Which type of IZC does not fall into that
categorization?
A. sight payment L/C
B. acceptance L/C
C. negotiation L/C Qnr.cn
D. confirmation L/C
7.( )According to UCP500, which of the following documents must be issued/drawn by the
beneficiary unless otherwise stipulated by the Credit?
A. draft
B. packing list
C. inspection certificate
D. fax
8.( )When the credit calls for a draft drawn on the applicant, according to UCP500, how will
banks treat such draft?
A. Banks may disregard such requirement.
B. Banks may accept a draft drawn on the issuing bank in lieu of one drawn on the applicant.
C. Banks will consider the draft as an "additional document.
D. Banks will t~" to persuade the applicant to amend the Credit to delete sueh requirement.
9.( )A bank that adds its undertaking to a Credit at the request of the issuing bank is called
the:
A. advising bank
B. nominated bank
C. reimbursing bank
D. confirming bank
10. ( )Letter of credit, by their nature, are __ transactions from the sales confirmation or other
contract on which they may be based, and bank are in __ way concerned with or bound by such
contract.
A. separate.., any
B. separate.., no
C. associate Qnr.cn
D.., all the
D. affiliate
D.., any
11. ( )If a Credit requires "an inspection certificate issued by a well-known inspector",
A. the certificate may be issued by anyone.
B. the certificate may be issued by the beneficiary.
C. the certificate must be signed, dated and issued in one original and one copy.
D. the certificate must not be issued by the beneficiary and must appear to comply with the
other terms and conditions of the Credit.
12. ( )The Credit requires an ocean bill of lading showing port of loading as Shanghai and
port of discharge as Long Beach. The bill of lading shows the place of receipt as Xi‘ an, the port
of
loading as Shanghai, the port of discharge as Seattle and the final destination as Long
Beach.Which of following statements is correct.‘?
A. The bill of lading is discrepant because the port of discharge is incorrect.
B. The bill of lading is acceptable.
C. The bill of lading is discrepant because it is multimodal transport bill of lading.
D. The bill of lading is discrepant because it shows a place of receipt not indicated on the
Credit.
13. ( )Which party(ies) is/are mentioned in the UCPSO0 who will disregard
non-discoumentary conditions?
A. third party
B. beneficiary
C. banks
D. any party Qnr.cn
14. ( )Based on the UCP500 article covering marine/Ocean Bills of lading, which one of the
below wording is the correct definition of transshipment?
A. Unloading and reloading from one mode of transport to another during the course of the
shipment.
B. Unloading and reloading from one vessel to another vessel during the course of ocean
carriage from the port of loading to the port of discharge.
C. Unloading and reloading from one means of conveyance to another means of conveyance
in different modes of transport during the course of the carriage.
D. Unloading and reloading from several means of transportation to another during the
course of the carriage.
15. ( )What is the percentage of. tolerance in the drawing amount when the IMC prohibits
partial shipments?
A. 10% or less
B. None
C. 3% or less
D. 5% or less
16. ( )Based on the UCP500, what should be the minimum insurance coverage in the
insurance document when the Letter of Credit is for USD550,000.00 and the commercial invoice
contains the following information?Total merchandise value USD1,100, 000. 00 Less advance
payment USD550,000.00 Net due under the Letter of Credit USD550,000.00
A. USD1,210,000.00
B. USD605,000.00
C. USD550,000.00
D. USD710,000.00
17. ( )A transferable Credit can be transferred only on the terms and conditions specified in
the original credit with the exception of:
A. any unit price, credit amount, expiry date, latest date for presentation, period for shipment,
insurance percentage Qnr.cn
B. credit amount, expiry date, presentation days, insurance percentage, period for shipment,
document requirements
C. credit amount, expiry date, any unit price, latest date for presentation, period for shipment,
insurance percentage, drafts and invoices
D. any unit price, credit amount, expiry date, latest date for presentation, period for shipment,
insurance percentage, tenor of the draft
18. ( )According to UCP500, when the first beneficiary under a transferable credit fails to
present draft(s) and invoice(s) for substitution upon first demand, the transferring bank has the
right to:
A. contact the issuing bank for instructions
B. contact the first beneficiary once more and wait for instructions
C. create a draft(s) and invoice(s) on behalf of the first beneficiary for substitution
D. forward the second beneficiary‘s draft(s) and invoice(s) to the issuing bank
19. ( )Based on INCOTERMS 2000, which of the following INCOTERMS is applicable
when under the contract the seller is not responsible for obtaining the export license?
A. FCA
B. EXW
C. DAF
D. FAS
20.( )According to International Standard Banking Practice, if a Credit is silent in its
requirements of a date on any of the following documents, then the document does not need to be
dated is:
A. draft
B. transport document
C. insurance document
D. packing list Qnr.cn
21. ( )According to International Standard Banking Practice, which of the following
statements regarding the expression of "shipping documents" is correct?
A. all documents required by the Credit
B. transport documents only
C. invoice, transport documents, and insurance policy or certificate
D. all documents (not only transport documents), except drafts, required by the Credit
22. ( )According to UCPS00, banks shall disregard following expressions in the letter of
credit except:
A. prompt
B. immediately
C. ‘about
D. as soon as possible
23. ( )If L/C does not stipulate whether partial shipments are allowed or not, which of the
following statements is applicable?
A. Partial shipments are allowed
B. Partial shipments are not allowed
C. Refer to the issuing bank
D. Refer to the beneficiary
24.( )If an applicant intends that the L/C expire for presentation at the issuing bank with
drafts drawn on the issuing bank at 60 days after sight, how should the L/C be made available?
A. by acceptance
B. by deferred payment
C. by sight payment
D. by negotiation Qnr.cn
25. ( )If the beneficiary intends to transfer partial or full mount of the letter of credit to the
final supplier, what kind of terms should the letter of credit stipulate to meet the
beneficiary‘ s needs?
A. transmissible IMC
B. assignable L/C
C. divisible L/C
D. transferable L/C
26. ( )According to UCP500, all the following statements relating to commercial invoices
under a non - transferable L/C are correct except that they must:
A. be manually signed by the beneficiary
B. be made out in the name of the applicant
C. appear to have been issued by the named beneficiary
D. indicate the description of goods corresponding with the L/C
27. ( )An L/C requires an inspection certificate to be issued by a competent authority.
According to UCP500, banks may accept an inspection certificate issued by following parties
except:
A. applicant
B. beneficiary
C. SGS .
D. third party manufacturer
28. ( )IMC calls for merchandise as "(1) 100 tours of wheat; (2) 1130 pairs of shoes", partial
shipments are prohibite D. Which of following invoice is unacceptable according to UCP500 and
L/C terms?
A. Invoice showing: (I) 95 tons of wheat (2) 96 pairs of shoes
B. Invoice showing: (1) 105 tons of wheat (2) 1(30 pairs of shoes
C. Invoice showing: (1) 106 tons of wheat (2) 100 pairs of shoes Qnr.cn
D. Invoice showing: (i) 100 tons of wheat (2) 95 pairs of shoes
29.( )Prior to advising a Documentary Credit to the beneficiary, the Advising Bank is
responsible for:
A. effecting payment against conforming documents
B. checking the apparent authenticity of the Documentary Credit
C. notifying the Issuing Bank that the Documentary Credit is being advised
D. checking that the reimbursement method is effective
30. ( )If an exporter is willing to release the shipping documents directly to the buyer, but
wishes to retain some guarantee of payment should the buyer fail to pay on the due date, which of
the following WCs BEST suit the exporter‘s needs?
A. Transferable
B. Revolving
C. Standby
D. Evergreen
31. ( )Under DDP terms, who is responsible for all import requirements and payments in
addition?
A. Importer
B. Exporter
C. Issuing bank
D. Confirming bank
32. ( )L/C may be payable at all but one of die following locations:
A. Confirming Bank‘s counters
B. Nominated bank‘ s counters, or at the counters of any bank if the L/C is freely negotiable
C. Issuing Bank‘s counters
D. Reimbursing Bank‘s counters Qnr.cn
33. ( )The beneficiary ABC Export Co. receives an amendment from the advising bank that
states:
* IJC now extends to Jan. 31, 2005 instead of Jan. 1st, 2005
* Unit prices now reduces to USD1.50 instead of USD2.50.
ABC Export Co. presented stipulated documents to the nominated bank C within the
presentation period of L/C on Jan. 25, 2005 and invoice showing unit price as USD2.50.
Which of the following statements is correct according to UCP500 if documents are
otherwise in order?
A. Bank C should accept the documents since documents are presented within presentation
period and validity of L/C according to the amendment
B. Bank C should reject the documents since the beneficiary only accepted part of the
amendment to the L/C
C. Bank C should accept the documents since ABC Export Co. presented documents
according to unit price stated in the original IMC and within the new expiry date
indicated in the amendment
D. Bank C should reject the documents since ABC Export Co. did not indicate in writing
whether they had rejected or accepted the amendment
34.( )When goods are in transit by track from Xi‘ an to Pakistan border, which trade terms in
INCOTERMS 2000is normally used?
A. CIP
B. CPT
C. DAF
D. DEQ
35. ( )Which of the following INCOTERMS requires the exporter to supply insurance ?
A. VAS
B. CFR
C. ClF Qnr.cn
D. EXW
36. ( )A bank that informs the beneficiary of the IMC received at the request of the issuing
bank is called:
A. Advising bank
B. Nominated bank
C. Reimbursing bank
D. Confirming bank
37. ( )L/C states: Shipment schedule First lot: T-shirts, latest date of shipment: June 20, 2005
second lot: skirts, latest date of shipment: July 1st, 2005
Shipment must be effected in two separate lots.
For the first lot, beneficiary shipped T-shirts on June 21, 2005 and the issuing bank refused
payment because of late shipment of the first lot.
For the second lot, beneficiary shipped skirts on June 30, 2005 and presented documents to
the issuing bank for payment.
According to UCPSO0, which of the following statements is correct?
A. Issuing bank may refuse payment because the shipment schedule stipulated in L/C is not
followe D.
B. Issuing bank may refuse payment because the beneficiary did not ship the second lot on
July lst, 2005 as stipulated in the L/C.
C. Issuing bank may not refuse payment for both the first and the second lots because the
latest date of shipment is July 1*t, 2005.
D. Issuing bank may not refuse payment because the second lot was shipped within the given
period stipulated in the Credit.
38. ( )If L/C calls for invoices in quintuplicate, which of the following statements is correct?
A. Beneficiary may present two original invoices plus two copies.
B. Beneficiary. may present four original invoices.
C. Beneficiary may present four copies of invoices. Qnr.cn
D. Beneficiary may present at least one original invoice plus four copies of invoices.
39. ( )The beneficiary can minimize the risks of its failure to comply with L/C conditions by
A. reading all the conditions of the L/C carefully as soon as they receive the L/C
B. immediately requesting an amendment to the L/C terms if any of the conditions appear to
vary from the commercial agreement, or if the beneficiary find it difficult to satisfy any of the
credit conditions
C. shipping the goods first to avoid late shipment and then immediately requesting an
amendment to the L/ C terms if any of the conditions appear to vary from the commercial
agreement, or if the beneficiary find it difficult to satisfy any of the credit conditions
D. obtaining a confirmation of the L/C by a bank in the beneficiary‘s country
40.( )If L/C calls for an insurance policy, then the beneficiary should make sure of following
except:
A. the document tendered is not a cover note
B. the document tendered must be an insurance policy
C. the date of cover is effective
D. the risks must be covered as per PICC clauses
IV. Multiple choice questions. (Of following questions, there are more than one correct
answers to each question. Please select the correct answers to each question.)
1. ( )If the remitting bank has honored documents against an indemnity in respect of
discrepancies, the parties should be concerned with this indemnity are:
A. the issuing bank
B. the confirming bank
C. the beneficiary
D. the remitting bank
2.( )The documents that am NOT documents of tide and NOT applicable to UCP transport
Articles are:
A. delivery order Qnr.cn
B. FCR
C. copy of ocean B/L
D. original ocean B/L
3.( )If L/C stipulates that "third party documents are acceptable", then according to
International Standard Banking Practice, the acceptable documents presented under the IMC are:
A. transport documents showing shipper as a part), other than the beneficiary
B. drafts issued by a party other than the beneficiary
C. invoices issued by party other than the beneficiary
D. weight lists issued by a party other than the beneficiary
4.( )According to UCP500 and International Standard Banking Practice, unless otherwise
stipulated in the letter of credit, the documents requiring a signature am:
A. certificate
B. draft
C. cargo receipt
D. bill of lading
5.( )An letter of credit calls for presentation of an insurance certificate. If the C1P value on
the invoice is USD10,000.00, the acceptable insurance documents am:
A. Insurance Policy for USD12,000.00
B. Insurance Certificate for USD 11,000. 00
C. Insurance Certificate for USD10,000.00
D. lnsurance Declaration under Open Cover for USD10,000.00
6.( )An L/C states that shipment must be made on or about 27 June. Which of the following
shipment dates would be acceptable?
A. 20 June
B. 27 June Qnr.cn
C. 02 July
D. 03 July
7.( )According to UCP500, the correct statements are:
A. Draft is not required under sight payment IMC
B. Draft is required under acceptance L/C
C. Draft is not required under deferred payment L/C
D. Draft may be required under sight payment L/C
8.( )Importer ABC Co. and Exporter XYZ Co. have agreed in their sales contract to use L/C
as the payment method for sales of goods shipped from Shanghai port to New York port by sea,
according to INCOTERMS 2030, the correct trade terms used are:
A. CIF Shanghai (if price terms is on CIF basis)
B. FOB Shanghai (if price terms is on FOB basis)
C. CIF New York (if price terms is on CIF basis)
D. FOB New York (if price terms is on FOB basis)
9.( )Which documents presented as described below do you consider complied with L/C
terms and conditions?
A. L/C calls for ‘Packing List in triplicate‘, while L/C states in Additional Conditions ‘Goods
to be packed in non wooden cartons‘; Packing lists presented indicating ‘goods have been packed
in nonwooden cartons ‘
B. L/C does not call for a Shipment Advice, while L/C states in Additional Conditions
Beneficiary must advise shipment details to the applicant immediately after shipment‘;documents
presented do not include a Shipment Advice
C. L/C calls for ‘ Certificate of origin in duplicate issued by Chamber of Commerce, while
L/C states in Additional Conditions ‘ Country of origin: purely USA origin‘ ; Certificate of Origin
presented showing: ‘ Country of originMexico and USA‘ Qnr.cn
D. L/C calls for Full set of ocean B/Ls issued to order and notifying applicant marked freight
prepaid‘, while L /C states in Additional Conditions ‘Shipment in FCL‘; B/L presented showing
‘FCL‘
10. ( )L/C states ;,Goods descriptions Coat as per contract No. 1234 is not an integral part of
the 1St, 2005". Contract No.1234 dated Jan 1st ,2005.’The correct statements am:
A. Banks should obtain a copy of the contract No. 1234 to cheek whether the goods
descriptions shown on documents comply with those stated in such contract, since the L/C
mentions that the goods should be as per contract .No. 1234
B. Banks have no obligation to check the contract No. 1234 even if the L/C expressly refers
to the contract number because the terms of a credit are independent of the underlying transaction
C. Banks can refuse payment if documents presented not in accordance with the contract.
D. Banks can only refuse payment if documents presented not in accordance with the L/C.
11.( )According to UCP500, the correct statements are:
A. If L/C does not indicate whether it is revocable or irrevocable, then the L/C is revocable
B. ff L/C does not indicate whether it is revocable or irrevocable, then the L/C is irrevocable
C. If L/C does not indicate whether it is transferable or not, then the L/C is transferable
D. If L/C does not indicate whether it is transferable or not, then the L/C is transferable
12. ( )According to UCPS00, in L/C operations all parties concerned with the following
except:
A. goods
B. services
C. performances the documents relate
D. documents
13. ( )According to UCP500, banks assume no liability or responsibility for the consequences
arising out of:
A. the interruption of banks‘ business by Acts of Cod, riots, civil commotions,
insurrections,wars or any other causes beyond their control, or by any strikes or lockouts. Qnr.cn
B. the form, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness, falsification or legal effect of any
document(s),or the description, quantity, quality of the goods represented by any document(s).
C. the failure to notify discrepancies within 7 banking days following the day of receipt of
the documents
D. the delay and/or loss in transit of message(s), letter(s) or document(s), or other
error(s)arising in the transmission of any telecommunication.
14. ( )The beneficiary has a responsibility to examine carefully the L/C received to ensure
that
A. the beneficiary can obtain all the documents stipulated in the L/C
B. all the terms and conditions of the L/C can be complied with
C. the L/C is negotiable
D. the L/C has been opened in accordance with the sales or other agreement
15. ( )When filling in the Irrevocable L/C Application Form, the applicant should make sure
that
A. all the contents of the sales contract must be included in the Irrevocable L/C Application
Form
B. all instructions must be complete and precise
C. excessive details are not included
D. all instructions must state precisely the documents against which payment, acceptance or
negotiation is to be made
16. ( )Unless authorized in the L/C, the beneficiary should ensure that B/L
A. is not a "charter party" B/L
B. is not a forwarder‘s B/L
C. is not a third party shipper B/L
D. is not a dirty B/L
I . Please fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. Qnr.cn
1. documents against payment, documents against acceptance
2. bill of exchange
3. Letter of credit
4. bill of lading
5. documents, documents
6. consignor
7. customs declaration
8. delivered ex quay
9. confirming
10. vessel, dangerous goods
Ⅱ.True or False questions.
1. √
2. x
3. √
4. √
5 . x
6. x
7. x
8. √
9. √
10.√
III. Multiple choice questions (Of following questions, there is only one correct answer
to each question. Please select the correct answer). Qnr.cn
15 B C C A B
610 D A C D B
11-15 D A C B D
16-20 A C D B D
21-25 D C A A D
26-30 A B B B C
31-35 B D B C C
36-40 A A D B D
IV. Multiple choice questions of following questions, there are more than one correct
answers to each question. Please select the correct answers.
1. C,D
2. A, B, C
3. A,C, D
4. A,B,D
5. A,B
6. B,C
7. B,C,D
8. B,C
9. B, D
10. B, D
11. B, D
12. A, B,C
13. A, B, D Qnr.cn
14. A, B, D
15. B, C, D
16. A, B, D