What does the principle of 'Confidentiality' require according to AAT's Code of Professional Ethics?

• To act with speed in all business transactions

• To respect the confidentiality of information acquired as a result of professional and business relationships

• To maximize company profits at all costs

• To always follow the instructions of third parties

Which term describes the simulation of human intelligence processes by computers, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction?

• Automation

• Blockchain

• Artificial intelligence (AI)

• Big data

Explain how the principle of 'Professional competence and due care' supports the delivery of quality professional services.

• By ensuring that professionals act diligently and maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills

• By allowing professionals to ignore new developments in their field

• By focusing only on maximizing profits

• By delegating all responsibilities to others

Which business function is responsible for managing the financial resources of the business and preparing financial statements?

• Distribution and logistics

• Finance

• Human resources (HR)

• Sales and marketing

What is the main responsibility of the Human Resources (HR) function in a business?

• Managing the storage and distribution of goods

• Managing the people who work in the business

• Controlling the production process

• Understanding what customers want

Which of the following best describes 'Data analytics'?

• The process of storing goods

• The scientific process of analysing raw data to make useful conclusions

• The management of financial resources

• The process of hiring employees

Which management structure distributes decision-making authority throughout various levels of the organisation?

• Centralised control

• Decentralised control

• Ethical conflict resolution

• Governance

How are interest rates defined?

• The amount of interest payable, expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed

• The total amount of money in a bank account

• The rate at which inflation increases

• The percentage of government spending

Which of the following best describes the macro-economic environment?

• The overall economic conditions that affect the economic performance of a country or region

• The behavior of individual buyers and sellers

• The internal management of a business

• The process of money laundering

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of money laundering?

• Placement, Layering, Integration

• Integration, Placement, Layering

• Layering, Placement, Integration

• Placement, Integration, Layering