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Under Standard VII(B), what must members and candidates avoid when referring to CFA status?
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Misrepresenting or exaggerating CFA membership, designation, or candidacy.
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What is the key line between acceptable exam discussion and a VII(A) violation?
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General impressions are fine; specific questions or answers are not.
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A candidate posts that fixed income was heavily tested and derivatives felt difficult. Is that a VII(A) violation?
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No; general topic impressions are allowed.
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How can a candidate violate Standard VII(A) without cheating on the exam itself?
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By falsifying CFA Institute application or Professional Conduct Statement information.
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