Question 1

Unfortunately,most nations do not have a central bank similar to the U.S.Federal Reserve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Owners of common stock expect returns on their investment in the form of cash dividend payments,expected price appreciation,or both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)is a secondary market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One of the most important variables that determine how much a person saves is

Accepted Answer

A) what country he or she is from 
B) the person's gender 
C) the person's race 
D) the person's age 
A) what country he or she is from 
B) the person's gender 
C) the person's race 
D) the person's age

Question 5

_____ is organized as a not-for-profit cooperative.

Accepted Answer

A) Commercial bank 
B) Credit union 
C) Life insurance company 
D) Savings bank 
A) Commercial bank 
B) Credit union 
C) Life insurance company 
D) Savings bank

Question 6

Amanda buys a money market instrument.It will mature within,at most,

Accepted Answer

A) 10 years 
B) 2 years 
C) 1 year 
D) 6 months 
A) 10 years 
B) 2 years 
C) 1 year 
D) 6 months

Question 7

Issuers tend to call bonds when market interest rates are declining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Federal Open Markets Committee sets policies regarding bank mergers and lending standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Federico works as a senior accountant at Martinez Inc.,a multinational technology giant.As a senior accountant at the company,Federico had exclusive access to some of the sensitive financial information of Martinez.It was later found that Federico had sold some of the sensitive information to a rival company for an undisclosed amount.Which of the following describes Federico's activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Underwriting 
B) Insider trading 
C) Limit order 
D) Check clearing 
A) Underwriting 
B) Insider trading 
C) Limit order 
D) Check clearing

Question 10

M2 includes __________ M1.

Accepted Answer

A) all of 
B) none of 
C) some of 
D) half of 
A) all of 
B) none of 
C) some of 
D) half of

Question 11

Which of these are creditors (an entity to whom a debt is owed)of a corporation or government body?

Accepted Answer

A) Commercial paper holders 
B) Bondholders 
C) Treasury bills holders 
D) Certificate of deposit holders 
A) Commercial paper holders 
B) Bondholders 
C) Treasury bills holders 
D) Certificate of deposit holders

Question 12

All of the following are included in M1 EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) money market mutual funds 
B) total value of coins 
C) checking accounts 
D) currency in circulation 
A) money market mutual funds 
B) total value of coins 
C) checking accounts 
D) currency in circulation

Question 13

The market value of a stock is the price at which the stock was originally offered during its initial public offering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ______ order instructs the broker to obtain the best possible price-the highest price when selling and the lowest price when buying.

Accepted Answer

A) fast 
B) stock 
C) market 
D) limit 
A) fast 
B) stock 
C) market 
D) limit

Question 15

Which securities are backed by a pool of mortgage loans purchased from lenders,such as savings banks?

Accepted Answer

A) Mortgage pass-through 
B) Mortgage bond 
C) Commercial paper 
D) Corporate bond 
A) Mortgage pass-through 
B) Mortgage bond 
C) Commercial paper 
D) Corporate bond

Question 16

A town is considering putting in a toll road that will produce revenue for the town.To provide funding,the town will sell revenue bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these are units of ownership held by shareholders in corporations?

Accepted Answer

A) Money market instruments 
B) Stock 
C) Bonds 
D) Cash 
A) Money market instruments 
B) Stock 
C) Bonds 
D) Cash

Question 18

Funds can be transferred between savers and users in two ways:

Accepted Answer

A) individually and collectively 
B) in person and electronically 
C) directly and indirectly 
D) free and with user charges 
A) individually and collectively 
B) in person and electronically 
C) directly and indirectly 
D) free and with user charges

Question 19

Fortunately,any firm can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Deposit insurance shifts most of the financial risk of bank failures from the depositors to

Accepted Answer

A) the bank's creditors 
B) the bank's stockholders 
C) the borrowers 
D) the federal agency. 
A) the bank's creditors 
B) the bank's stockholders 
C) the borrowers 
D) the federal agency.

Unfortunately,most nations do not have a central bank similar to the U.S.Federal Reserve.

Owners of common stock expect returns on their investment in the form of cash dividend payments,expected price appreciation,or both.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)is a secondary market.

One of the most important variables that determine how much a person saves is

_____ is organized as a not-for-profit cooperative.

Amanda buys a money market instrument.It will mature within,at most,

Issuers tend to call bonds when market interest rates are declining.

The Federal Open Markets Committee sets policies regarding bank mergers and lending standards.

M2 includes __________ M1.

Which of these are creditors (an entity to whom a debt is owed)of a corporation or government body?

All of the following are included in M1 EXCEPT

The market value of a stock is the price at which the stock was originally offered during its initial public offering.

The ______ order instructs the broker to obtain the best possible price-the highest price when selling and the lowest price when buying.

Which securities are backed by a pool of mortgage loans purchased from lenders,such as savings banks?

A town is considering putting in a toll road that will produce revenue for the town.To provide funding,the town will sell revenue bonds.

Which of these are units of ownership held by shareholders in corporations?

Funds can be transferred between savers and users in two ways:

Fortunately,any firm can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Deposit insurance shifts most of the financial risk of bank failures from the depositors to

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Exam 16: The Financial System

Unfortunately,most nations do not have a central bank similar to the U.S.Federal Reserve.

Owners of common stock expect returns on their investment in the form of cash dividend payments,expected price appreciation,or both.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)is a secondary market.

One of the most important variables that determine how much a person saves is

_____ is organized as a not-for-profit cooperative.

Amanda buys a money market instrument.It will mature within,at most,

Issuers tend to call bonds when market interest rates are declining.

The Federal Open Markets Committee sets policies regarding bank mergers and lending standards.

M2 includes __________ M1.

Which of these are creditors (an entity to whom a debt is owed)of a corporation or government body?

All of the following are included in M1 EXCEPT

The market value of a stock is the price at which the stock was originally offered during its initial public offering.

The ______ order instructs the broker to obtain the best possible price-the highest price when selling and the lowest price when buying.

Which securities are backed by a pool of mortgage loans purchased from lenders,such as savings banks?

A town is considering putting in a toll road that will produce revenue for the town.To provide funding,the town will sell revenue bonds.

Which of these are units of ownership held by shareholders in corporations?

Funds can be transferred between savers and users in two ways:

Fortunately,any firm can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Deposit insurance shifts most of the financial risk of bank failures from the depositors to

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Business Today

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management,leadership,and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labor Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment,teamwork,and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

Financial Management

Trends in E-Commerce

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