3．George Moses, CFA, analyzes Technicorp for a brokerage company. Extensive study has led Moses to rate Technicorp common stock as a "hold," largely because of increasing competition in the industry. At a recent CFA Institute Society meeting, Moses discussed Technicorp's prospects with two other analysts. Although the other analysts did not give a reason, both said that Technicorp was about to experience rapid earnings growth. Immediately following the meeting, Moses issued a "buy" recommendation for Technicorp. According to the Standards of Practice Handbook, did Moses violate any CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct when he issued the "buy" recommendation?

Select exactly 1 answers from the following:
A. No.
B. Yes, because he copied the opinions of others.
C. Yes, because he did not seek approval of the change from his supervisor.
D. Yes, because he did not have a reasonable and adequate basis for his recommendation.
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Feedback: Correct answer: D

Standards of Practice Handbook, 9th edition (CFA Institute, 2005), pp. 99

2006 Level I Program Readings, 揋uidance?for Standards I-VII, Standards of Practice Handbook, 9th edition (CFA Institute, 2005), pp. 68-69

2006 Modular Level I, Vol. I, pp. 74-75

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distinguish between conduct that conforms to the Code and Standards and conduct that violates the Code and the Standards

Moses violated the Standard that requires members to have a reasonable and adequate basis, supported by appropriate research and investigation, for any investment analysis, recommendation, or actions. Moses?揵uy?recommendation was not supported by appropriate research and investigation.