1.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for the CU-13 grade level.
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Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for the CU-14 grade level.
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list A through E following each task that best describes your experience. Your resume must support your answers or your overall score may be lowered or considered ineligible.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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3.
Assess investment and balance sheet risks.
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For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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5.
Assess interest rate, credit and liquidity risk exposures at the instrument, portfolio and total balance sheet level.
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For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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7.
Review investment portfolios and investment risk management programs to ensure control processes follow best practices and comply with the institution policy.
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8.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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9.
Assess balance sheet interest rate risk exposures based on current and projected funding strategies.
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10.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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11.
Assess deposit structure, funding sources, and funding costs.
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12.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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13.
Assess risk models and effectiveness of management's use of the models for decision making.
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14.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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15.
Assess the effectiveness of financial risk measurement, monitoring, and control processes.
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16.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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17.
Assess the reasonableness of net economic value and net interest income simulations.
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18.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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19.
Which of the following areas have you utilized Bloomberg analytics to assess financial risks for a financial institution? (Select all areas you have experience in below)
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20.
For a responses A through E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of E you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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21.
Provide authoritative advice to peers on capital market issues.
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22.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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23.
Act as a technical resource and consultant for capital markets related disciplines.
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24.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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25.
Develop corrective action plans with financial institution management when investment practices are unsafe or unsound.
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26.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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27.
Develop corrective action plans with financial institution management when investment interest rate or credit risk is high in relation to net worth.
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28.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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29.
Assess financial institution management and financial performance based on current investments and seek contemporary methods for corrective actions.
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30.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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31.
Assess security safe keeping practices and procedures.
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32.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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33.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Asset Liability Management (ALM) processes within a financial institution.
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34.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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35.
Determine the risk of losses resulting from movements in interest rates and their impact on future asset/liability cash-flows.
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36.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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37.
Develop corrective action plans with financial institution management when interest rate and liquidity measures show excessive risk.
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38.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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39.
Evaluate the impact of market changes on the entire credit portfolio and its cash flows (including cash, investments and loans) on the balance sheet.
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40.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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41.
Ensure short-and long term capital plans and goals are commensurate with an institution's overall strategy and financial risk profile.
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42.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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43.
Review and assess liquidity and funds management policies.
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44.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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45.
Analyze balance sheet structures to identify financial risk exposures.
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46.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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47.
Assess fundamental duration and convexity measures at the instrument and portfolio level for modeling accuracy.
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48.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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49.
Assess liquidity forecasts to determine reasonableness and reliability.
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50.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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51.
Conduct cash flow analysis.
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52.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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53.
Review, analyze and assess securities assumptions from investment valuation models to determine reasonableness.
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54.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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55.
Identify and analyze areas of potential risk to the assets and earning capacity of the financial institution.
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56.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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57.
Assess the overall financial risk profile of the financial institution's investment portfolio.
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58.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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59.
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations or to protect solvency of institutions.
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60.
For a response of D or E to the previous question, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year), and supervisor's name). For a response of A, B or C you will indicate "not applicable" in the narrative block below. If you fail to include the requested information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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61.
Instruct peers on interpreting and utilizing Bloomberg screens and other financial models.
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62.
Give instructions and training to financial institution examiners at the national and regional level on investment and ALM curriculum.
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63.
Train financial institution examiners on the financial risk examination process.
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Negotiate corrective action steps with financial institution management and boards of directors that minimize losses to a financial institution.
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Serve as an advisor in resolving operational management or financial issues in ALM/Investment or Liquidity practices at a financial institution.
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66.
Direct and participate in formal and informal meetings with financial institution directors, trustees, senior management, counsels, outside accountants and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.
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67.
Develop training materials for instruction.
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68.
Write examiner guidance.
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69.
Write reports discussing concentration risk in relation to liquidity, interest rate, and regulatory/guidance.
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70.
Write recommendations for resolution of problem areas.
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71.
Write ALM/Investment and Liquidity examiner guidelines at the regional and national level.
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Write reports from investment portfolio analysis or documents that identify risk and risk mitigation recommendations.
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Prepare reports, exhibits and other supporting schedules that detail a financial institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand, if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand, any information I give may be investigated. I understand, I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
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