This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Commerce > Business Studies > Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Business firms are more likely to borrow than to lend. True or false. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Type of markets where the exchange is made with an agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or security at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. A) Derivatives market. B) Spot market. C) Commodity market. D) Futures market. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Futures market. 3. The bid/ask spread for small retail transactions is commonly in the range of ..... percent. A) 3 to 7. B) .01 to .03. C) .5 to 1. D) 10 to 15. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3 to 7. 4. How do stock exchanges facilitate price discovery? A) Stock exchanges limit trading hours to reduce volatility. B) Price discovery is solely based on historical data analysis. C) Stock exchanges operate without any regulatory oversight. D) Stock exchanges facilitate price discovery through real-time trading, transparency, and access to market information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stock exchanges facilitate price discovery through real-time trading, transparency, and access to market information. 5. Equity financing involves the activities of A) Issuing share and payment of dividends to shareholder. B) Purchasing of fixed assets. C) Purchasing of current assets. D) Borrowing money from any banks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Issuing share and payment of dividends to shareholder. 6. What is the primary function of the mortgage market? A) To facilitate stock trading. B) To allow banks to lend money for home purchases. C) To provide loans for businesses. D) To sell government bonds. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To allow banks to lend money for home purchases. 7. A financial market is one that: A) Offers financial assets with the highest expected return. B) Offers financial assets with the highest historical return. C) Offers the greatest number of financial assets. D) Involves the sale of financial assets for the first time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Offers financial assets with the highest expected return. 8. As a result of a bonus share issue A) Share price will increase. B) Number of shares outstanding will increase. C) Total equity of the company will increase. D) Earning Per Share will increase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Number of shares outstanding will increase. 9. What is the strategy of investing in a wide variety of securities to reduce risk called? A) Diversification. B) Stock Picking. C) Market Timing. D) Asset Allocation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diversification. 10. Corporations pay out part of their profits in the form of a ..... to their stockholders. A) Coupon rate. B) Call option. C) Bond. D) Dividend. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dividend. 11. The role of an investment banker includes all of the following except: A) Underwriting securities. B) Advising the issuing company. C) Auditing company accounts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Auditing company accounts. 12. The important goal of the financial service industry is to mobilise and allocate ..... A) Saving. B) Sales. C) Purchase. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Saving. 13. Which among the statements is NOT TRUE on the concept of relative inflation rate? A) Changes in relative inflation rates can affect international trade activity. B) Changes in relative inflation rates influences the demand for and supply of currencies. C) Changes in relative inflation rates can affect exchange rates. D) Changes in relative inflation rates does not influences to increase the exchange rate of foreign currencies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Changes in relative inflation rates does not influences to increase the exchange rate of foreign currencies. 14. What is insider trading? A) Trading based on public information. B) Buying stocks only during market hours. C) Insider trading is the illegal buying or selling of securities based on nonpublic, material information. D) Selling securities to avoid losses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Insider trading is the illegal buying or selling of securities based on nonpublic, material information. 15. The physical place where buyers and sellers meet to trade stocks is known as the A) Equities trader. B) Trading floor. C) Stock or securities exchange. D) Brokerage desk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stock or securities exchange. 16. A bank pays 7% interest on its 1-year deposit. The Price-to-earning ratio of the FD is: A) 14.28. B) 14.00. C) 15.28. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 14.28. 17. Who ensures that all securities and funds are settled between broker and their customers who are buyers and sellers A) Clearing Corporation. B) Stock Exchanges. C) Registrar & Transfer Agent. D) Depository. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clearing Corporation. 18. Which of the following is the only correct example of a blue-chip stock? A) A large, well-known company traded on the NYSE. B) An established company that is traded over the Internet. C) A foreign-owned company that operates in the US. D) A new start-up firm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A large, well-known company traded on the NYSE. 19. If income increases while nominal money supply remains constant, equilibrium interest rate will: A) Fall. B) Rise. C) Stay unchanged. D) Become unstable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rise. 20. ..... is maintained by an Exchange to make good investor claims, which may arise out of non-settlement of obligations by the trading member, who has been declared defaulter, in respect of trades executed on the Exchange. A) Investor Protection Fund (IPF). B) Investor Reimbursement Fund (IRF). C) Investor Education and Reimbursement Fund (IERF). D) Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). E) Not Attempted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Investor Protection Fund (IPF). 21. If a client buys shares worth Rs. 4, 40, 000 and sells shares worth Rs. 5, 60, 000 through a broker, then the maximum brokerage payable to the broker is ..... A) Rs. 12000. B) Rs. 24000. C) Rs. 25000. D) Not Attempted. E) Rs. 22000. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rs. 25000. 22. Determine the Bid/ask spread with the following given data:Currency is British pound;Bid rate is $ 1.52;Ask rate is $ 1.60What is the bid/ask percentage spread? A) 0.03 or 3%. B) 0.04 or 4%. C) 0.06 or 6%. D) 0.05 or 5%. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 0.05 or 5%. 23. What is an example of a debt security? A) Preferred stock. B) Options. C) Bonds. D) Common stock. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bonds. 24. Participants in the capital market includes A) Individuals. B) Corporate. C) Financial Institutions. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 25. The Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 mandates: A) Banks to offer competitive rates to borrowers. B) Corporate officers must personally certify financial statements in writing. C) Bank deposits are insured up to $ 250, 000. D) None of the Options are Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Corporate officers must personally certify financial statements in writing. 26. Good currencies are widely accepted by all in exchange for goods and services, eliminating a problem of barter. This enables money to act as ..... A) A medium of exchange. B) A unit of account. C) A store of value. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A medium of exchange. 27. The stock exchange acts as a barometer for measuring: A) The unemployment rate. B) The economic performance. C) The inflation rate. D) The government's budget deficit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The economic performance. 28. A money market investment is based on ..... A) Length of time the money is loaned. B) The risk of the investment. C) Amount of money loaned. D) Which markets the money is invested in. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Length of time the money is loaned. 29. John is a new investor and he is learning about different types of markets. He came across a term which refers to a marketplace where trading of securities including equities, bonds, currencies and derivatives occurs. What is this market called? A) Financial Market. B) Call Market. C) Foreign Exchange Market. D) Bear Market. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Financial Market. 30. What does IRA stand for? A) Individual Resource Academy. B) International Rifle Association. C) International Retirement Account. D) Individual Retirement Account. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Individual Retirement Account. 31. What is the meaning of stock market indices? A) Stock market indices measure the performance of a group of stocks. B) Stock market indices represent individual stock prices. C) Stock market indices are used for company valuations. D) Stock market indices predict future stock prices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stock market indices measure the performance of a group of stocks. 32. A commercial bill is used to ..... A) Meet the short term debt. B) Finance the working capital requirements. C) Pay the interest. D) Meet the long term debt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Finance the working capital requirements. 33. This equilibrium price demand and supply of money is called ..... A) Conversion rate. B) Exchange rate. C) Interest rate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exchange rate. 34. What is the main function of financial market? A) Price Determination. B) Channeling funds. C) Provides Liquidity to Financial Assets. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Channeling funds. 35. Once stocks are on the market, which best explains how their prices are set? A) Prices fluctuate on the basis of demand. B) Prices DO NOT fluctuate on the basis of demand. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prices fluctuate on the basis of demand. 36. Certificate of deposits (CDs) A) Are issued by banks. B) Are attractive to small investors. C) Having varying rates of maturity. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 37. The FPC is primarily responsible for ..... A) Macro-prudential regulation. B) Micro-prudential regulation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Macro-prudential regulation. 38. A market in which buyers and sellers negotiate and transact business directly, without any intermediary such as resellers. A) Primary Market. B) Auction Market. C) Foreign Exchange Market. D) Equity Market. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Primary Market. 39. Which of the following factors influence the movements in the cash rate? A) Changes in bond prices. B) Changes in demand for credit. C) Changes in the supply and demand of overnight funds. D) Changes in asset prices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Changes in the supply and demand of overnight funds. 40. What is the present value of the following payment stream, discounted at 11% annually:$ 3, 000 at the end of year 1, $ 4, 000 at the end of year 3, and $ 6, 000 at the end of year 5? A) $ 9, 764.17. B) $ 9, 694.67. C) $ 9, 473.67. D) $ 9, 188.18. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) $ 9, 188.18. 41. Banks earn profits by selling ..... with attractive combinations of liquidity, risk, and return, and using the proceeds to buy ..... with a different set of characteristics. A) Assets; liabilities. B) Liabilities; assets. C) Securities; deposits. D) Loans; deposits. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liabilities; assets. 42. Which of the following is the function of Financial Market? A) Mobilization of savings. B) Price fixation. C) Provide liquidity to financial assets. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 43. A 401k plan is a(n) A) Emergency fund. B) Loan. C) Checking account. D) Retirement plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Retirement plan. 44. Each purchase occurring in the secondary markets increases the total stock of financial assets that exist in the economy. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 45. It is an instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India maturing in less than one year. A) Commercial bill. B) Treasury bill. C) Call money. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Treasury bill. 46. A mean market when prices move down for several months or years in a row is known as a A) Bull market. B) Bear market. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bear market. 47. NBFC does not Include A) Agriculture activity. B) Sale of Immovable property. C) Industrial Activity. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 48. People who hold shares are known as ..... A) Shareholders. B) Stockbrokers. C) General public. D) Bankers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shareholders. 49. What is an example of a speculative transaction involving commodities? A) Purchasing gold futures contracts. B) Holding bonds until maturity. C) Buying stocks for long-term growth. D) Investing in real estate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Purchasing gold futures contracts. 50. True or false?The primary (new issue) market is where newly issued securities are sold by companies and governments. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 51. These shares represent the true owners of the corporation. A) Ordinary Shares. B) Preference Shares. C) Ordinary Preference Shares. D) Treasury Shares. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ordinary Shares. 52. How much must be invested today for $ 400 to be received 3 years from now, assuming an interest rate of 8%, quarterly compounding? A) $ 369.54. B) $ 228.00. C) $ 315.40. D) $ 317.53. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) $ 315.40. 53. When stocks overall are rising, the market is called? A) Market diversification. B) A bull market. C) A bear market. D) Market capitalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A bull market. 54. What does herd instinct refer to in financial markets? A) A phenomenon where people invest based on individual analysis. B) A behavior where people follow the actions of others assuming they have done their research. C) A method of trading that relies on technical analysis only. D) A strategy that involves investing in commodities only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A behavior where people follow the actions of others assuming they have done their research. 55. Stock markets link the ..... units (that have excess funds) with ..... units (that need funds). A) Debit; credit. B) Surplus; deficit. C) Deficit; surplus. D) Credit; debit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Surplus; deficit. 56. ..... is a market for lending & borrowing of short term funds. A) Capital market. B) Primary Market. C) Secondary Market. D) Money Market. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Money Market. 57. A growth oriented investor will portray the following risk bearing capacity. A) Major investments in equity instruments. B) Wealth Protection. C) Least risk appetite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Major investments in equity instruments. 58. Book Building exercise through the NSE's on-line system offers the following benefits: A) A fair, efficient & transparent method for collecting bids using latest electronic systems. B) Costs involved in the issue are far less than those in a normal IPO. C) The system reduces the time taken for completion of the issue process. D) All of the above. E) Not Attempted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 59. The difference between savings and investments is that A) Investments earn money while savings do not. B) Savings earn money while investments do not. C) Savings are investments that are put to use. D) Investments are savings that are put to use. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Investments are savings that are put to use. 60. What type of financing occurs when a firm expands its operations by floating a new issue of shares on the ASX? A) Equity financing in the secondary financial market. B) Equity financing in the derivatives financial market. C) Equity financing in the primary financial market. D) Debt financing in the secondary financial market. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Equity financing in the primary financial market. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesCommerce QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 1Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 2Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 3Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 4Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 5Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 6Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 7Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 10 Financial Markets Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books