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Investing and Financial Markets — Unit test Answers

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The image shows Gale's investments during one year. Investments during One Year

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A
If she had purchased only the stock and had not diversified her investments, she would have lost money.
B
If she had diversified her investments further, her profits would have been considerably larger.
C
If she had put money in her savings account only and had not diversified, her profits would grow.
D
If she had diversified her investments further, she would have reduced her risk but made less of a profit.
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Why might people choose to rent a home rather than buy a home?

A
They have a lot of money saved for a down payment.
B
The property maintenance is the owner's responsibility.
C
The interest rates on equity are too high.
D
They have a long-term commitment to the area.
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Which of these would require a significant but temporary budget revision?

A
paying a recurring credit card bill
B
adopting a kitten from a shelter
C
replacing a broken dishwasher
D
purchasing a newly released movie
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Many checking accounts offer multiple ways of accessing money in addition to checks. Which of these can be used to access money in a checking account?

A
debit card
B
credit card
C
certificate of deposit
D
passbook
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Karina keeps excellent records and always knows precisely how much is in her bank account. However, when she receives her bank statement, she’s surprised to see that she has been charged a $5.00 overdraft fee. After reviewing her well-kept records, she cannot find anything that is incorrect. Which would be the best action for Karina to take?

A
Review her records again.
B
Wait for the bank to call her.
C
Ignore the fee because it is relatively small.
D
Check her records against her bank statement.
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Mr. and Mrs. Atoll are planning a party for 10 people and want to make sure they have enough soda for everyone to have two bottles. Which of the following makes the most economic sense?

A
20 bottles of soda at $1.50 each
B
4 six-packs of soda at $5.00 each
C
one case of 24 sodas at $18.50
D
two cases of 24 sodas at $18.50 each
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Many checking accounts offer multiple ways of accessing money in addition to checks. Which of these can be used to access money in a checking account?

A
debit card
B
credit card
C
certificate of deposit
D
passbook
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Which budgeting questions should Sara ask when deciding whether to rent or buy a house? Check all that apply.Do I have enough money saved for a down payment?How much can I afford to pay each month?What are the advantages of buying or renting?How many rooms does the new home have?Which real estate agent should I hire?

A
Do I have enough money saved for a down payment?
B
How much can I afford to pay each month?
C
What are the advantages of buying or renting?
D
How many rooms does the new home have?
E
Which real estate agent should I hire?
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Joann has decided to purchase a new car. What should she do next according to the decision-making process?

A
Arrange for a car loan.
B
Choose a car color and style.
C
Visit a car dealership.
D
Research available cars for sale.
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What does reconciling an account involve?

A
checking one's financial records against the bank’s
B
making sure a paycheck arrives on time
C
calculating the interest owed on a savings account
D
identifying instances of identity theft
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What is a major difference between retail banks and credit unions?

A
Retail banks only serve businesses, while credit unions only serve individuals.
B
Retail banks operate in order to earn profit, while credit unions are nonprofit.
C
Retail banks only have small local branches, while credit unions are nationwide.
D
Retail banks manage a person’s money, while credit unions focus on providing loans.
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What is the definition of liquidity?

A
how difficult it is to maximize returns on investments
B
how much money someone has in a savings account
C
how easily an investment can be exchanged for cash
D
how much income someone has to invest each year
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If a company pays dividends on a stock, does that mean that the stock has appreciated in value? Why or why not?

A
Yes, the payment of dividends indicates that a stock’s value has increased.
B
No, the payment of dividends indicates that a company has earned profits.
C
Yes, the payment of dividends indicates that a company’s assets have grown.
D
No, the payment of dividends indicates that a company can repay investors.
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Bonds are considered to offer a guaranteed return, as they must be honored by law, but which is still a potential risk that investors face?

A
The issuer may not raise enough capital.
B
The issuer could refuse to pay dividends.
C
The issuer could go bankrupt.
D
The issuer may not make a profit.
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Building equity in a home is a good thing because

A
mortgage payments decrease as equity increases.
B
credit scores increase as equity increases.
C
equity in a home increases the homeowner’s net worth.
D
property taxes decrease as equity increases.
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Which expense category will most likely be changed to allow money for the purchase of a car?

A
savings
B
groceries
C
utilities
D
entertainment
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What is the relationship between risk and return?

A
A higher risk often means a higher return.
B
A lower risk always means a higher return.
C
A higher risk often means a lower return.
D
A lower risk will always mean a lower return.
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Why might people choose to rent a home rather than buy a home?

A
They have a lot of money saved for a down payment.
B
The property maintenance is the owner's responsibility.
C
The interest rates on equity are too high.
D
They have a long-term commitment to the area.
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Which types of investments are securities?

A
both debt and equity
B
debt only
C
equity only
D
neither debt nor equity
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Which investment has the least liquidity?

A
mutual fund
B
house
C
checking account
D
small business

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