Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:

Tom Jones, a newly licensed broker who has gone into business for himself, receives a visit by a special agent from Customs. The special agent tells Tom that Customs is investigating one of his clients. The special agent asks to review Tom’s file relating to that client. Tom panics. He tells the special agent to come back tomorrow, when the records will be made available. He then pulls the file, and races next door to the offices of Trade Facilitators Inc., another broker which has been in business for 20 years. Tom wants to seek the advice of Mike Brown, the licensed broker in charge of Trade Facilitators Inc. What action should Mike take to help Tom?  

A) Mike should advise Tom to immediately terminate the client’s account.
B) Mike should advise Tom to go through the file and destroy any evidence that will incriminate Tom or his client.
C) Mike should go through the file with Tom and help him devise a strategy for the client’s defense.
D) Mike should advise Tom to deny Customs all access to the client’s files.
E) Mike should prevent Tom from showing him the file and from discussing the particulars of any transactions with him. 

Correct Answer: (E).

#Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 19
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CBLE Link: https://www.lawcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/101999-CBE-Exam.pdf