15. After conducting thorough analysis and compiling his research report, Jason Woods arrives at a weak sell recommendation for a financial services firm. Hlis supervisor instructs Woods that his recommendation is too conservative and that he should revise it to a strong sell course of action would be to: A. Re-evaluate the thoroughness of his research process. B. Maintain a weak sell recommendation and issue the report Issue a strong sell recommendation to avoid violating his duty of loyalty to his employer 16. Conduct that constitutes a violation of the CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct concerning 'Conduct as Members and Candidates in the CFA Program' includes: A. Cheating on an MBA exam. B. Soliciting employer dients prior to departng. C. Not following security measures implemented for the CFA exam. 17. Regarding the GIPS standards, verification least likely serves to: A. Provide marketing advantages to a firm. B. Ensure the accuracy of a performance presentation. with the GIPS standards