Question 1

Which of the following sources of investment information is primarily available online?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wall Street Journal 
B)  Investor's Business Daily 
C)  Valueline Reports 
D)  The Motley Fool 
E)  The Kipplinger Letter 
A)  Wall Street Journal 
B)  Investor's Business Daily 
C)  Valueline Reports 
D)  The Motley Fool 
E)  The Kipplinger Letter

Question 2

A sale of 450 shares of stock would involve the trade of an odd lot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Securities and Exchange Commission sets margin requirements on security purchases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Diversification increases risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-Short term securities are traded in the [money | capital] market.

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 6

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-The best place to find daily financial news is the [Wall Street Journal | Barrons].

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 7

The SIPC provides protection to the investor from

Accepted Answer

A)  declining security prices. 
B)  low or missing dividend payments. 
C)  brokerage firm failure. 
D)  using margin requirements. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  declining security prices. 
B)  low or missing dividend payments. 
C)  brokerage firm failure. 
D)  using margin requirements. 
E)  none of these.

Question 8

There are 50 shares in a round lot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An immediate order to buy or sell common stock at the best price is a

Accepted Answer

A)  stop order. 
B)  market order. 
C)  limit order. 
D)  stop-loss order. 
E)  discount order. 
A)  stop order. 
B)  market order. 
C)  limit order. 
D)  stop-loss order. 
E)  discount order.

Question 10

Securities markets include

Accepted Answer

A)  capital and money markets. 
B)  primary and secondary markets. 
C)  stock exchanges. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  capital and money markets. 
B)  primary and secondary markets. 
C)  stock exchanges. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 11

The ____ Index reflects the total market value of over 98% of all publicly traded stock in the US.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dow Jones Industrial Average 
B)  S & P 500 
C)  Nasdaq 
D)  Wilshire 5000 
E)  New York Stock Exchange 
A)  Dow Jones Industrial Average 
B)  S & P 500 
C)  Nasdaq 
D)  Wilshire 5000 
E)  New York Stock Exchange

Question 12

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-ABC stock is [up 14.1% | down 27%] since the beginning of the year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 13

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-A [bull | bear] market is characterized by falling stock prices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 14

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-[Depositing a lump sum and letting it grow | Making monthly deposits to your investment] would be the least costly way to reach a financial goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 15

The term "investment' refers to money placed in some medium where value and level of return are totally unpredictable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Investing is considered a short-term activity that involves the buying and selling of securities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most common reason given for investing is

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing current income. 
B)  saving for retirement. 
C)  sheltering earnings from taxes. 
D)  paying for an expensive vacation. 
E)  saving for college education. 
A)  enhancing current income. 
B)  saving for retirement. 
C)  sheltering earnings from taxes. 
D)  paying for an expensive vacation. 
E)  saving for college education.

Question 18

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-A convertible bond would let the investor exchange it for [preferred | common] stock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 19

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-The high price for ABC stock over the past 52 weeks was [29 | 23.98].

Accepted Answer

The answer of INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in...

Question 20

The Federal Reserve Board (Fed)has the power to raise and lower the margin requirements for stock purchases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following sources of investment information is primarily available online?

A sale of 450 shares of stock would involve the trade of an odd lot.

The Securities and Exchange Commission sets margin requirements on security purchases.

Diversification increases risk.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -Short term securities are traded in the [money | capital] market.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -The best place to find daily financial news is the [Wall Street Journal | Barrons].

The SIPC provides protection to the investor from

There are 50 shares in a round lot.

An immediate order to buy or sell common stock at the best price is a

Securities markets include

The ____ Index reflects the total market value of over 98% of all publicly traded stock in the US.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -ABC stock is [up 14.1% | down 27%] since the beginning of the year.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -A [bull | bear] market is characterized by falling stock prices.

The term "investment' refers to money placed in some medium where value and level of return are totally unpredictable.

Investing is considered a short-term activity that involves the buying and selling of securities.

The most common reason given for investing is

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -A convertible bond would let the investor exchange it for [preferred | common] stock.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -The high price for ABC stock over the past 52 weeks was [29 | 23.98].

The Federal Reserve Board (Fed)has the power to raise and lower the margin requirements for stock purchases.

Understanding the Financial Planning Process

Your Financial Statements and Plans

Preparing Your Taxes

Managing Your Cash and Savings

Making Automobile and Housing Decisions

Using Credit

Using Consumer Loans

Insuring Your Life

Insuring Your Health

Protecting Your Property

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds

Planning for Retirement

Preserving Your Estate

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Exam 11: Investment Planning

Which of the following sources of investment information is primarily available online?

A sale of 450 shares of stock would involve the trade of an odd lot.

The Securities and Exchange Commission sets margin requirements on security purchases.

Diversification increases risk.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -Short term securities are traded in the [money | capital] market.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -The best place to find daily financial news is the [Wall Street Journal | Barrons].

The SIPC provides protection to the investor from

There are 50 shares in a round lot.

An immediate order to buy or sell common stock at the best price is a

Securities markets include

The ____ Index reflects the total market value of over 98% of all publicly traded stock in the US.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -ABC stock is [up 14.1% | down 27%] since the beginning of the year.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -A [bull | bear] market is characterized by falling stock prices.

The term "investment' refers to money placed in some medium where value and level of return are totally unpredictable.

Investing is considered a short-term activity that involves the buying and selling of securities.

The most common reason given for investing is

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -A convertible bond would let the investor exchange it for [preferred | common] stock.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.Select A for the first item,B for the second item,and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement. -The high price for ABC stock over the past 52 weeks was [29 | 23.98].

The Federal Reserve Board (Fed)has the power to raise and lower the margin requirements for stock purchases.

Understanding the Financial Planning Process

Your Financial Statements and Plans

Preparing Your Taxes

Managing Your Cash and Savings

Making Automobile and Housing Decisions

Using Credit

Using Consumer Loans

Insuring Your Life

Insuring Your Health

Protecting Your Property

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds

Planning for Retirement

Preserving Your Estate

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