Question 1

Bondholders normally receive interest payments every ________ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  6
C)  9
D)  12
E)  24F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Common stock that an investor expects will increase in value is known as a growth stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Jack Carson earns $40,000 a year.His monthly expenses total $2,500.What is the minimum amount of money that he should set aside in an emergency fund?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2,500
B)  $5,000
C)  $7,500
D)  $10,000
E)  $20,000F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which one of the following investments offers the greatest opportunity for growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bank accounts
B)  Common stock
C)  Corporate bonds
D)  Government bonds
E)  OptionsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Many financial planners recommend that you choose a mutual fund with an expense ratio of:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent or less
B)  2 percent or less
C)  3 percent or less
D)  4 percent or less
E)  5 percent or lessF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is defined as the increase and decrease in a nation's economic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business cycle
B)  Recession
C)  Monetary policy
D)  Fiscal policy
E)  EconomicsF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

John Hernandez is 24 years old and has saved enough money to fund an adequate emergency fund.In addition,he has saved $5,600 that can be used to fund an investment program.He is single,has no dependents,and would like to retire when he is 60 years old.Which one of the investment factors listed below would be most important for an investor like Mr.Hernandez?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beta
B)  Investment income
C)  Investment growth
D)  Risk
E)  Investment liquidityF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

An investor concerned with a predictable source of income provided by an investment would choose:

Accepted Answer

A)  U) S.government securities.
B)  commodities.
C)  options.
D)  common stocks.
E)  speculative investments.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Audrey is thinking about an investment that involves buying a written pledge by a corporation to repay a specified amount of money.It also pays interest every 6 months until it matures.What investment is Audrey thinking about purchasing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common stock
B)  Preferred stock
C)  Corporate bond
D)  Real estate
E)  Mutual fundF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Sam Waters just received $12,000 from his grandmother's estate.He has thought about buying himself a new Harley with the money but has decided instead to add the money to his mutual fund account.What is he doing to obtain the money for investing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paying himself first
B)  Taking advantage of employer-sponsored retirement programs
C)  Participating in an elective savings program
D)  Making a special effort once or twice a year to save
E)  Sacrificing some purchases to provide financing for investmentsF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

In how many of the years since 1926 have stocks lost money?

Accepted Answer

A)  0
B)  10
C)  25
D)  40
E)  55F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Based on historical performance,which one of the following investments is most likely to provide an average return of 10 percent a year between now and the year 2025?

Accepted Answer

A)  U) S.Treasury bills
B)  Corporate bonds
C)  Stocks
D)  Options
E)  Zero-coupon bondsF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

A corporation selling stock is obligated to:

Accepted Answer

A)  guarantee the shareholders' investment.
B)  repay money obtained from the sale of that stock.
C)  repurchase shares of stock at a later date.
D)  pay dividends to the common shareholders.
E)  pay dividends to preferred stockholders before common stockholders.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which one of the following investments would rank the highest with regard to safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  U) S.Government bond
B)  Common stock
C)  Preferred stock
D)  Corporate bond
E)  Real estateF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Stocks provide average safety while government bonds provide ________ safety.

Accepted Answer

A)  low
B)  medium
C)  high
D)  average
E)  below averageF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Hugh Jackson is thinking about buying an investment.The investment option that he is thinking about buying is an investment where investors pool their money.One of the key features is that it is managed by professional managers.What investment is Hugh thinking about purchasing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common stock
B)  Preferred stock
C)  Corporate bond
D)  Real estate
E)  Mutual fundF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Accurate record keeping can help you spot opportunities to maximize profits or reduce dollar losses when you sell your investments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Once you have developed an investment program,there is no need for continued evaluation of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following is not a recommended step individuals can use to withstand an economic downturn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish a smaller than usual emergency fund
B)  Consider converting investments to cash to preserve value
C)  Notify lenders and credit card companies if you are unable to make payments
D)  Reduce spending
E)  Monitor the value of your investment and retirement accountsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

If interest rates in the overall economy increase to 8 percent,which one of the following is most likely to be the approximate market value of a $1,000 corporate bond with a fixed interest rate of 4 percent?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0
B)  $400
C)  $500
D)  $1,000
E)  $1,700F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 13: Investing Fundamentals

In how many of the years since 1926 have stocks lost money?

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Once you have developed an investment program,there is no need for continued evaluation of it.

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Which one of the following is not a recommended step individuals can use to withstand an economic downturn?

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Based on historical performance,which one of the following investments is most likely to provide an average return of 10 percent a year between now and the year 2025?

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If interest rates in the overall economy increase to 8 percent,which one of the following is most likely to be the approximate market value of a $1,000 corporate bond with a fixed interest rate of 4 percent?

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Many financial planners recommend that you choose a mutual fund with an expense ratio of:

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Common stock that an investor expects will increase in value is known as a growth stock.

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Audrey is thinking about an investment that involves buying a written pledge by a corporation to repay a specified amount of money.It also pays interest every 6 months until it matures.What investment is Audrey thinking about purchasing?

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Which of the following is defined as the increase and decrease in a nation's economic activity?

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Hugh Jackson is thinking about buying an investment.The investment option that he is thinking about buying is an investment where investors pool their money.One of the key features is that it is managed by professional managers.What investment is Hugh thinking about purchasing?

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Which one of the following investments would rank the highest with regard to safety?

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A corporation selling stock is obligated to:

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Jack Carson earns $40,000 a year.His monthly expenses total $2,500.What is the minimum amount of money that he should set aside in an emergency fund?

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Sam Waters just received $12,000 from his grandmother's estate.He has thought about buying himself a new Harley with the money but has decided instead to add the money to his mutual fund account.What is he doing to obtain the money for investing?

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Bondholders normally receive interest payments every ________ months.

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Accurate record keeping can help you spot opportunities to maximize profits or reduce dollar losses when you sell your investments.

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An investor concerned with a predictable source of income provided by an investment would choose:

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Stocks provide average safety while government bonds provide ________ safety.

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Which one of the following investments offers the greatest opportunity for growth?

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Exam 13: Investing Fundamentals

In how many of the years since 1926 have stocks lost money?

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Once you have developed an investment program,there is no need for continued evaluation of it.

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Which one of the following is not a recommended step individuals can use to withstand an economic downturn?

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Based on historical performance,which one of the following investments is most likely to provide an average return of 10 percent a year between now and the year 2025?

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If interest rates in the overall economy increase to 8 percent,which one of the following is most likely to be the approximate market value of a $1,000 corporate bond with a fixed interest rate of 4 percent?

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Many financial planners recommend that you choose a mutual fund with an expense ratio of:

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Common stock that an investor expects will increase in value is known as a growth stock.

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Audrey is thinking about an investment that involves buying a written pledge by a corporation to repay a specified amount of money.It also pays interest every 6 months until it matures.What investment is Audrey thinking about purchasing?

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Which of the following is defined as the increase and decrease in a nation's economic activity?

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Hugh Jackson is thinking about buying an investment.The investment option that he is thinking about buying is an investment where investors pool their money.One of the key features is that it is managed by professional managers.What investment is Hugh thinking about purchasing?

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Which one of the following investments would rank the highest with regard to safety?

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A corporation selling stock is obligated to:

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Jack Carson earns $40,000 a year.His monthly expenses total $2,500.What is the minimum amount of money that he should set aside in an emergency fund?

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Sam Waters just received $12,000 from his grandmother's estate.He has thought about buying himself a new Harley with the money but has decided instead to add the money to his mutual fund account.What is he doing to obtain the money for investing?

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Bondholders normally receive interest payments every ________ months.

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Accurate record keeping can help you spot opportunities to maximize profits or reduce dollar losses when you sell your investments.

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An investor concerned with a predictable source of income provided by an investment would choose:

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Stocks provide average safety while government bonds provide ________ safety.

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Which one of the following investments offers the greatest opportunity for growth?

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