单选题 A copyrighted technique for measuring the downside risk of an investment has just been revealed to the public. If an analyst adopts the technique, he must cite the use of the technique in all research reports in which the technique is used EXCEPT: A. none of these answers provide grounds for an exception. B. if the analyst uses reasonable care and verifies that the technique provides superior results. C. if the analyst modifies the technique slightly.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】None of the answers in this question provide adequate grounds for not citing the source of the methodology. Although "verifying" the technique is a good idea and consistent with the Code and Standards, the analyst still needs to cite the use of the copyrighted technique even after modifying it slightly to avoid violation of Standard Ⅰ (C), Misrepresentation.