Question 1

In addition to the NYSE and NASDAQ, what other stock markets exist in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the NYSE and NASDAQ, seve

Question 2

Banks in other nations often respond to changes in the U.S. financial system by making similar changes in their own systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the differences between market orders and limit orders.

Accepted Answer

The most common type of order is called

Question 4

Securities are sold to the investing public in two ways: in open auctions and through investment bankers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Fed rarely uses the reserve requirement tool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Differentiate among the different types of money market instruments.

Accepted Answer

Money market instruments are short-term

Question 7

Securities represent obligations on the part of issuers-businesses and governments-to provide purchasers with expected or stated returns on the funds invested or loaned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following actions would have the effect of increasing the supply of money and credit and lowering interest rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fed buys government securities. 
B)  The Fed raises the margin requirement. 
C)  The Fed raises the reserve requirement. 
D)  The Fed raises the discount rate. 
A)  The Fed buys government securities. 
B)  The Fed raises the margin requirement. 
C)  The Fed raises the reserve requirement. 
D)  The Fed raises the discount rate.

Question 10

There are ________ Federal Reserve districts.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  8 
C)  12 
D)  15 
A)  5 
B)  8 
C)  12 
D)  15

Question 11

The difference between what you own and what you owe is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  net worth 
B)  gross worth 
C)  net value 
D)  debt factor 
A)  net worth 
B)  gross worth 
C)  net value 
D)  debt factor

Question 12

Any firm can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the long run stock prices tend to follow a company's profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One of the Federal Reserve's most important tasks is to help facilitate the clearing of checks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What provision allows the issuer to redeem the bond before its maturity at a specified price?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bond provision 
B)  Convertible provision 
C)  Call provision 
D)  Redeem provision 
A)  Bond provision 
B)  Convertible provision 
C)  Call provision 
D)  Redeem provision

Question 17

Bonds with ratings of BBB and above are classified as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  speculative bonds 
B)  investment-grade bonds 
C)  junk bonds 
D)  convertible bonds 
A)  speculative bonds 
B)  investment-grade bonds 
C)  junk bonds 
D)  convertible bonds

Question 18

____ are short-term debt securities issued by governments, financial institutions, and corporations.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

All of the following are types of securities EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  money market instruments 
B)  stock 
C)  bonds 
D)  cash 
A)  money market instruments 
B)  stock 
C)  bonds 
D)  cash

Question 20

All federally insured commercial banks must belong to the Federal Reserve System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In addition to the NYSE and NASDAQ, what other stock markets exist in the U.S.?

Banks in other nations often respond to changes in the U.S. financial system by making similar changes in their own systems.

Explain the differences between market orders and limit orders.

Securities are sold to the investing public in two ways: in open auctions and through investment bankers.

The Fed rarely uses the reserve requirement tool.

Differentiate among the different types of money market instruments.

Securities represent obligations on the part of issuers-businesses and governments-to provide purchasers with expected or stated returns on the funds invested or loaned.

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

Which of the following actions would have the effect of increasing the supply of money and credit and lowering interest rates?

There are ________ Federal Reserve districts.

The difference between what you own and what you owe is called _____.

Any firm can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

In the long run stock prices tend to follow a company's profits.

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

One of the Federal Reserve's most important tasks is to help facilitate the clearing of checks.

What provision allows the issuer to redeem the bond before its maturity at a specified price?

Bonds with ratings of BBB and above are classified as ____.

____ are short-term debt securities issued by governments, financial institutions, and corporations.

All of the following are types of securities EXCEPT _____.

All federally insured commercial banks must belong to the Federal Reserve System.

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Exam 16: The Financial System

In addition to the NYSE and NASDAQ, what other stock markets exist in the U.S.?

Banks in other nations often respond to changes in the U.S. financial system by making similar changes in their own systems.

Explain the differences between market orders and limit orders.

Securities are sold to the investing public in two ways: in open auctions and through investment bankers.

The Fed rarely uses the reserve requirement tool.

Differentiate among the different types of money market instruments.

Securities represent obligations on the part of issuers-businesses and governments-to provide purchasers with expected or stated returns on the funds invested or loaned.

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

Which of the following actions would have the effect of increasing the supply of money and credit and lowering interest rates?

There are ________ Federal Reserve districts.

The difference between what you own and what you owe is called _____.

Any firm can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

In the long run stock prices tend to follow a company's profits.

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

One of the Federal Reserve's most important tasks is to help facilitate the clearing of checks.

What provision allows the issuer to redeem the bond before its maturity at a specified price?

Bonds with ratings of BBB and above are classified as ____.

____ are short-term debt securities issued by governments, financial institutions, and corporations.

All of the following are types of securities EXCEPT _____.

All federally insured commercial banks must belong to the Federal Reserve System.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

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

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