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INVESTMENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Chapter 1: Introduction to Investment and Portfolio Management
1. What is the primary goal of investment? a) Maximizing risk b) Maximizing return c)
Minimizing return d) Minimizing risk Answer: b) Maximizing return
2. Which concept describes the idea that a dollar received in the future is worth less than
a dollar received today? a) Capital budgeting b) Risk and return c) Time value of
money d) Portfolio diversification Answer: c) Time value of money
3. Which of the following is considered a low-risk investment? a) Stocks b) Corporate
bonds c) Commodities d) Hedge funds Answer: b) Corporate bonds
4. Diversification helps in reducing: a) Return b) Risk c) Both return and risk d) Neither
return nor risk Answer: b) Risk
5. The relationship between risk and return is generally: a) Inverse b) Proportional c)
Constant d) Unpredictable Answer: b) Proportional
6. The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) helps to determine: a) Absolute return b)
Risk-free rate c) Risk premium d) Beta Answer: c) Risk premium
7. Behavioral finance suggests that investors are often influenced by: a) Rational
decision-making b) Emotional biases c) Market efficiency d) Historical trends
Answer: b) Emotional biases
8. Passive investing involves: a) Frequent trading b) Beat-the-market mentality c)
Minimizing transaction costs d) Tracking market indices Answer: d) Tracking market
indices
9. Value investing focuses on purchasing stocks that are considered: a) Overvalued b)
Growth-oriented c) Undervalued d) Speculative Answer: c) Undervalued
10. An investor who seeks to profit from short-term price fluctuations is engaged in: a)
Value investing b) Growth investing c) Momentum investing d) Income investing
Answer: c) Momentum investing
11. Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) emphasizes the importance of: a) Investing in a
single asset b) Risk-free investments c) Diversification d) Speculative stocks Answer:
c) Diversification
12. A portfolio that lies on the efficient frontier indicates: a) Maximum risk and return b)
Minimum risk and return c) Maximum risk and minimum return d) Minimum risk and
maximum return Answer: d) Minimum risk and maximum return
13. The measure of an investment's risk in relation to the market's risk is known as: a)
Standard deviation b) Beta c) Sharpe ratio d) Alpha Answer: b) Beta
14. An investor who buys and holds a portfolio without frequent trading is practicing: a)
Active investing b) Passive investing c) Speculative investing d) Short-term investing
Answer: b) Passive investing
15. Ethical investing focuses on: a) Maximizing financial returns b) Ignoring social and
environmental concerns c) Balancing financial goals with ethical considerations d)
Avoiding diversification Answer: c) Balancing financial goals with ethical
considerations
16. What does ESG stand for in the context of investment? a) Economic, Strategic,
Growth b) Environmental, Societal, Governance c) Ethical, Sustainable, Growth d)
Efficiency, Security, Governance Answer: b) Environmental, Societal, Governance

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17. The process of spreading investments across different asset classes is called: a)
Concentration b) Diversification c) Speculation d) Arbitrage Answer: b)
Diversification
18. The risk that can be eliminated through diversification is known as: a) Unsystematic
risk b) Systematic risk c) Market risk d) Inflation risk Answer: a) Unsystematic risk
19. An investor who purchases real estate properties for rental income is engaging in: a)
Value investing b) Income investing c) Growth investing d) Momentum investing
Answer: b) Income investing
20. Which of the following is an example of a derivative instrument? a) Corporate bond
b) Treasury bill c) Stock option d) Real estate property Answer: c) Stock option
21. Which investment instrument is considered to be the least risky? a) Stocks b)
Corporate bonds c) Treasury bills d) Commodities Answer: c) Treasury bills
22. Which investment approach seeks to profit from long-term price appreciation? a)
Value investing b) Income investing c) Growth investing d) Hedging Answer: c)
Growth investing
23. What is the primary purpose of portfolio diversification? a) Maximizing returns b)
Eliminating all risks c) Minimizing taxes d) Reducing risk through asset variety
Answer: d) Reducing risk through asset variety
24. The concept of "buy and hold" is closely associated with: a) Active investing b)
Passive investing c) Speculative investing d) Short-term investing Answer: b) Passive
investing
25. Which investing style focuses on buying undervalued stocks and holding them for the
long term? a) Value investing b) Growth investing c) Income investing d) Momentum
investing Answer: a) Value investing
26. What is the main idea behind the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)? a) Markets are
always inefficient b) Investors can consistently beat the market c) Market prices fully
reflect all available information d) Investors are irrational decision-makers Answer: c)
Market prices fully reflect all available information
27. Which type of risk can be reduced through diversification? a) Systematic risk b)
Interest rate risk c) Inflation risk d) Liquidity risk Answer: a) Systematic risk
28. An investment with a higher potential return typically carries: a) Lower risk b) Higher
risk c) No risk d) Predictable risk Answer: b) Higher risk
29. Which investment instrument represents ownership in a corporation? a) Bond b)
Option c) Stock d) Commodity Answer: c) Stock
30. What does the term "alpha" refer to in investment? a) A measure of portfolio volatility
b) The highest return in a portfolio c) The risk-free rate of return d) The excess return
of an investment relative to a benchmark Answer: d) The excess return of an
investment relative to a benchmark
31. A portfolio consisting of only one type of investment is considered: a) Diversified b)
Concentrated c) Hedged d) Balanced Answer: b) Concentrated
32. What is the key difference between systematic and unsystematic risk? a) Systematic
risk is unpredictable, while unsystematic risk is manageable. b) Systematic risk can be
diversified away, while unsystematic risk cannot. c) Systematic risk affects all
investments, while unsystematic risk is specific to individual investments. d)
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markets. Answer: c) Systematic risk affects all investments, while unsystematic risk is
specific to individual investments.
33. Which of the following is an example of an alternative investment? a) Government
bond b) Corporate stock c) Real estate property d) Treasury bill Answer: c) Real
estate property
34. What is the primary goal of asset allocation in portfolio management? a) Maximizing
returns b) Eliminating all risks c) Minimizing taxes d) Achieving a balance between
risk and return Answer: d) Achieving a balance between risk and return
35. A strategy that involves buying assets that have recently performed well and selling
assets that have recently performed poorly is known as: a) Value investing b) Growth
investing c) Momentum investing d) Income investing Answer: c) Momentum
investing
36. The risk-free rate of return is typically associated with: a) Stocks b) Corporate bonds
c) Treasury bills d) Commodities Answer: c) Treasury bills
37. Which investment strategy aims to create a balanced portfolio by considering an
individual's risk tolerance and financial goals? a) Passive investing b) Active
investing c) Tactical asset allocation d) Strategic asset allocation Answer: d) Strategic
asset allocation
38. What is the main goal of tactical asset allocation? a) Maximizing returns b)
Minimizing taxes c) Maintaining a fixed portfolio allocation d) Exploiting short-term
market inefficiencies Answer: d) Exploiting short-term market inefficiencies
39. What does the Sharpe ratio measure? a) Risk-adjusted return per unit of total risk b)
Total return per unit of systematic risk c) Risk-free return per unit of systematic risk
d) Total return per unit of total risk Answer: a) Risk-adjusted return per unit of total
risk
40. An investor who seeks to invest in companies with strong environmental and social
practices is practicing: a) Value investing b) Ethical investing c) Growth investing d)
Speculative investing Answer: b) Ethical investing
41. What is the main advantage of investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? a) High
potential returns b) Low liquidity c) Instant diversification and low fees d) High risk
Answer: c) Instant diversification and low fees
42. Which investing style focuses on generating a consistent stream of income from
investments? a) Growth investing b) Value investing c) Income investing d)
Momentum investing Answer: c) Income investing
43. Which type of risk can be reduced by holding a diversified portfolio? a) Market risk
b) Inflation risk c) Credit risk d) Interest rate risk Answer: a) Market risk
44. What is the primary advantage of using a robo-advisor for investment management?
a) Customized investment strategies b) Emotional decision-making c) Low fees and
automation d) High-risk tolerance Answer: c) Low fees and automation
45. Which investment approach involves frequent trading and attempts to beat the
market? a) Value investing b) Passive investing c) Active investing d) Income
investing Answer: c) Active investing
46. Which factor is NOT typically considered when evaluating investment performance?
a) Risk-adjusted returns b) Historical market trends c) Volatility of returns d)
Consistency of returns Answer: b) Historical market trends

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47. Which investment instrument represents a loan made by an investor to a corporation

or government entity? a) Stock b) Option c) Bond d) Mutual fund Answer: c) Bond
48. What is the purpose of a financial index in the context of investment? a) To provide
investment advice to individuals b) To predict future market trends c) To measure the
performance of a specific market or sector d) To eliminate all investment risk
Answer: c) To measure the performance of a specific market or sector
49. Which investing approach is associated with Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett?
a) Value investing b) Growth investing c) Momentum investing d) Income investing
Answer: a) Value investing
50. The "buy and hold" strategy is based on the belief that: a) Frequent trading leads to
higher returns b) Market timing is essential for success c) Long-term investment is
more effective than short-term speculation d) Emotional biases are beneficial for
investing Answer: c) Long-term investment is more effective than short-term
speculation

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Chapter 2: Investment Instruments

51. Which investment instrument represents ownership in a corporation? a) Bond b)
Option c) Stock d) Mutual fund Answer: c) Stock
52. What is the primary purpose of a bond? a) To represent ownership in a company b)
To provide a steady stream of income c) To grant the right to buy or sell a security d)
To invest in real estate properties Answer: b) To provide a steady stream of income
53. Treasury bills are typically issued by: a) Corporations b) Local governments c)
Federal Reserve d) Commercial banks Answer: c) Federal Reserve
54. What is the key characteristic of an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? a) It can only be
traded on foreign exchanges b) It invests exclusively in stocks c) It represents a single
company's ownership d) It is a fund that trades on stock exchanges like a stock
Answer: d) It is a fund that trades on stock exchanges like a stock
55. Which investment instrument is known for its potential to hedge against inflation? a)
Corporate bonds b) Treasury bills c) Stocks d) Real estate Answer: d) Real estate
56. A call option grants the holder the right to: a) Sell an asset at a specified price b) Buy
an asset at a specified price c) Exchange one asset for another d) Invest in a mutual
fund Answer: b) Buy an asset at a specified price
57. Which of the following is an example of a derivative instrument? a) Corporate bond
b) Treasury bill c) Stock option d) Real estate property Answer: c) Stock option
58. What is the primary characteristic of a mutual fund? a) It's a type of stock exchange b)
It invests in only one type of security c) It pools money from multiple investors to
invest in a diversified portfolio d) It's an individual stock of a corporation Answer: c)
It pools money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio
59. An investor who wants to passively track the performance of a specific market index
should consider investing in: a) Bonds b) Real estate c) Mutual funds d) Index funds
Answer: d) Index funds
60. Commodities include investments in: a) Stocks and bonds b) Real estate properties c)
Precious metals and agricultural products d) Technology companies Answer: c)
Precious metals and agricultural products
61. Hedge funds are known for their: a) High level of transparency b) Low risk and
guaranteed returns c) Limited investment strategies d) Flexibility in investment
strategies Answer: d) Flexibility in investment strategies
62. Private equity investments typically involve: a) Trading publicly available stocks b)
Investing in government bonds c) Buying shares of a publicly traded company d)
Investing in privately held companies Answer: d) Investing in privately held
companies
63. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) allow investors to: a) Invest in stocks of
technology companies b) Invest in real estate properties directly c) Pool money to
invest in real estate properties d) Trade commodities on an exchange Answer: c) Pool
money to invest in real estate properties
64. What is the primary benefit of diversifying an investment portfolio? a) It eliminates
all investment risk b) It guarantees high returns c) It increases the risk of loss d) It
reduces risk by spreading investments across different asset classes Answer: d) It
reduces risk by spreading investments across different asset classes
65. Which investment instrument is considered to have the highest risk potential? a)
Treasury bills b) Corporate bonds c) Stocks d) Mutual funds Answer: c) Stocks

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66. Preferred stocks typically have a higher claim on a company's assets compared to: a)
Common stocks b) Treasury bills c) Corporate bonds d) Real estate properties
Answer: a) Common stocks
67. Which investment instrument is often considered a safe haven during times of
economic uncertainty? a) Stocks b) Corporate bonds c) Precious metals d) Mutual
funds Answer: c) Precious metals
68. A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a type of investment offered by: a) Corporations b)
Local governments c) Commercial banks d) Mutual funds Answer: c) Commercial
banks
69. Venture capital investments typically involve funding: a) Well-established
corporations b) Publicly traded companies c) Startup or early-stage companies d)
Government projects Answer: c) Startup or early-stage companies
70. Which investment instrument offers the potential for capital appreciation and dividend
income? a) Treasury bills b) Corporate bonds c) Preferred stocks d) Savings accounts
Answer: c) Preferred stocks
71. Which investment instrument is considered to have the lowest risk potential? a)
Corporate bonds b) Mutual funds c) Stocks d) Commodities Answer: a) Corporate
bonds
72. An individual retirement account (IRA) is primarily designed for: a) Short-term
investments b) High-risk investments c) Saving for retirement d) Trading
commodities Answer: c) Saving for retirement
73. Which investment instrument is typically used to finance government projects and
initiatives? a) Stocks b) Corporate bonds c) Treasury bonds d) Mutual funds Answer:
c) Treasury bonds
74. What is the main purpose of investing in municipal bonds? a) To own a share of a
corporation b) To finance government projects c) To speculate on short-term price
movements d) To invest in foreign markets Answer: b) To finance government
projects
75. An investor who purchases a call option is hoping that the price of the underlying
asset will: a) Decrease b) Remain unchanged c) Increase d) Remain volatile Answer:
c) Increase
76. The "strike price" of an option refers to: a) The price at which the option was
originally issued b) The price at which the underlying asset is bought or sold when
exercising the option c) The price of the option on the secondary market d) The
average price of the underlying asset over a specific period Answer: b) The price at
which the underlying asset is bought or sold when exercising the option
77. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are required to distribute a certain percentage of
their income to investors, which is known as: a) Dividends b) Capital gains c) Interest
payments d) Rental income Answer: a) Dividends
78. What is the main advantage of investing in commodities? a) Guaranteed returns b)
High liquidity c) Low risk d) Portfolio diversification Answer: d) Portfolio
diversification
79. Which investment instrument provides an investor with partial ownership in a
portfolio of different securities? a) Corporate bond b) Treasury bill c) Mutual fund d)
Preferred stock Answer: c) Mutual fund

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80. What is the primary goal of investing in hedge funds? a) Achieving capital
appreciation b) Guaranteed returns c) Stable income generation d) Tax avoidance
Answer: a) Achieving capital appreciation
81. An investor who purchases government bonds is essentially: a) Lending money to the
government b) Becoming a shareholder in a corporation c) Owning a portion of a real
estate property d) Speculating on commodity prices Answer: a) Lending money to the
government
82. What is the main purpose of using options as an investment instrument? a) To provide
a steady stream of income b) To guarantee a fixed return c) To hedge against potential
losses d) To invest in real estate properties Answer: c) To hedge against potential
losses
83. Convertible bonds offer the holder the option to: a) Exchange the bond for a
predetermined number of shares of common stock b) Receive a fixed interest payment
c) Sell the bond at a higher price than the purchase price d) Convert the bond into a
government bond Answer: a) Exchange the bond for a predetermined number of
shares of common stock
84. Which investment instrument represents a loan made by an investor to a corporation
or government entity? a) Stock b) Option c) Bond d) Mutual fund Answer: c) Bond
85. What is the key feature of a closed-end fund? a) Unlimited shares available for
purchase b) Daily trading on the stock exchange c) Direct investment in specific
companies d) Fixed number of shares with trading at net asset value Answer: d) Fixed
number of shares with trading at net asset value
86. Which investment instrument is suitable for investors seeking regular income
payments? a) Growth stocks b) Long-term government bonds c) Commodity futures
d) Derivative options Answer: b) Long-term government bonds
87. What is the main purpose of investing in precious metals like gold and silver? a) To
earn high-interest income b) To hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty c)
To achieve guaranteed capital gains d) To speculate on short-term price movements
Answer: b) To hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty
88. A unit trust is a type of investment fund that: a) Primarily invests in technology stocks
b) Offers a guaranteed return on investment c) Combines the investments of several
investors and is managed by a fund manager d) Provides immediate liquidity and high
returns Answer: c) Combines the investments of several investors and is managed by
a fund manager
89. An investor who wants exposure to a specific sector of the market might consider
investing in: a) Treasury bills b) A diversified mutual fund c) An exchange-traded
fund (ETF) d) Preferred stocks Answer: c) An exchange-traded fund (ETF)
90. Which investment instrument offers the potential for capital appreciation and a share
in company profits? a) Corporate bonds b) Preferred stocks c) Savings accounts d)
Treasury bills Answer: b) Preferred stocks
91. Investing in foreign currency exchange rates through derivatives is known as: a)
Commodity trading b) Forex trading c) Stock trading d) Real estate investment
Answer: b) Forex trading
92. What is the primary advantage of investing in private equity? a) High liquidity b)
Guaranteed returns c) Diversification d) Potential for high returns through early-stage
investments Answer: d) Potential for high returns through early-stage investments

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93. An investor who seeks a combination of steady income and potential capital
appreciation might consider investing in: a) Corporate bonds b) Growth stocks c)
Mutual funds d) Preferred stocks Answer: a) Corporate bonds
94. Which investment instrument is known for its potential to provide both income and
capital appreciation through regular trading? a) Stocks b) Long-term government
bonds c) Treasury bills d) Real estate properties Answer: a) Stocks
95. Which of the following is NOT considered an investment instrument? a) Real estate
property b) Precious metals c) A personal automobile d) Corporate stock Answer: c)
A personal automobile
96. Which investment instrument represents a loan made by an investor to the
government? a) Stock b) Option c) Bond d) Mutual fund Answer: c) Bond
97. Which investment instrument provides a fixed interest payment to the holder over a
specified period? a) Growth stocks b) Corporate bonds c) Derivative options d) Real
estate properties Answer: b) Corporate bonds
98. What is the primary goal of investing in real estate properties? a) To achieve
guaranteed capital gains b) To hedge against inflation c) To earn steady rental income
and potential capital appreciation d) To generate high-interest income Answer: c) To
earn steady rental income and potential capital appreciation
99. A high-yield bond is also commonly known as a: a) Government bond b) Junk bond
c) Preferred stock d) Treasury bill Answer: b) Junk bond
100. Which investment instrument allows an investor to speculate on the price
movements of an underlying asset without owning the asset itself? a) Corporate bond
b) Stock option c) Treasury bill d) Preferred stock Answer: b) Stock option

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Chapter 3: Understanding Risk and Return

101. Which of the following describes the trade-off relationship between risk and
return in investments? a) Higher risk, lower return b) Higher risk, higher return c)
Lower risk, lower return d) Lower risk, higher return Answer: b) Higher risk, higher
return
102. Which measure indicates the average rate of return an investor can expect to
earn on an investment over a specific period? a) Standard deviation b) Beta c) Sharpe
ratio d) Expected return Answer: d) Expected return
103. The concept of risk refers to: a) The likelihood of earning a profit on an
investment b) The level of uncertainty or variability in investment returns c) The
guarantee of receiving a fixed return on investment d) The measure of potential
capital appreciation Answer: b) The level of uncertainty or variability in investment
returns
104. What is standard deviation used to measure in investment analysis? a)
Average rate of return b) Potential capital appreciation c) Risk or volatility of
investment returns d) Correlation between assets Answer: c) Risk or volatility of
investment returns
105. Which type of risk can be eliminated through diversification of a portfolio? a)
Systematic risk b) Unsystematic risk c) Market risk d) Interest rate risk Answer: b)
Unsystematic risk
106. Beta is a measure of an investment's sensitivity to changes in: a) Market risk
b) Unsystematic risk c) Interest rates d) The risk-free rate Answer: a) Market risk
107. Which measure evaluates the excess return an investment generates relative to
its level of risk? a) Beta b) Sharpe ratio c) Standard deviation d) Expected return
Answer: b) Sharpe ratio
108. The efficient frontier represents a set of portfolios that: a) Maximize return
without considering risk b) Minimize risk without considering return c) Maximize
risk and return simultaneously d) Have no correlation with each other Answer: c)
Maximize risk and return simultaneously
109. Which asset is generally considered a benchmark for a risk-free rate of return?
a) Stocks b) Treasury bills c) Corporate bonds d) Commodities Answer: b) Treasury
bills
110. The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) explains the relationship between
an asset's: a) Risk and its potential return b) Historical performance and its current
price c) Dividend yield and its market price d) Intrinsic value and its book value
Answer: a) Risk and its potential return
111. According to the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), what type of
information is already reflected in a security's price? a) Publicly available information
b) Insider information c) Speculative information d) Misleading information Answer:
a) Publicly available information
112. The risk-free rate of return is typically used as the denominator in calculating:
a) Standard deviation b) Beta c) Sharpe ratio d) Alpha Answer: c) Sharpe ratio
113. The Sharpe ratio measures the excess return of an investment over the: a)
Market risk premium b) Risk-free rate of return c) Systematic risk d) Standard
deviation Answer: b) Risk-free rate of return

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114. The coefficient of determination (R-squared) is a measure that indicates: a)

The potential for capital appreciation b) The proportion of a security's price that is
attributed to market risk c) The likelihood of earning a positive return d) The
correlation between two different assets Answer: b) The proportion of a security's
price that is attributed to market risk
115. A portfolio that lies above the efficient frontier indicates that it: a) Offers
lower returns for higher risk b) Offers higher returns for lower risk c) Has no risk d) Is
composed of only one type of investment Answer: b) Offers higher returns for lower
risk
116. Which type of risk is also known as "non-diversifiable risk"? a) Systematic
risk b) Unsystematic risk c) Market risk d) Interest rate risk Answer: a) Systematic
risk
117. The Security Market Line (SML) represents the relationship between: a)
Expected return and systematic risk b) Expected return and unsystematic risk c) Risk-
free rate and unsystematic risk d) Risk-free rate and systematic risk Answer: a)
Expected return and systematic risk
118. Which measure helps investors determine whether an investment's returns are
due to skillful management or luck? a) Alpha b) Beta c) Standard deviation d) Sharpe
ratio Answer: a) Alpha
119. Which of the following describes the Capital Market Line (CML)? a) It
represents the relationship between expected return and systematic risk. b) It
represents the relationship between expected return and unsystematic risk. c) It
represents the relationship between risk-free rate and systematic risk. d) It represents
the relationship between risk-free rate and unsystematic risk. Answer: a) It represents
the relationship between expected return and systematic risk.
120. Which risk refers to the potential loss in purchasing power due to rising prices
over time? a) Systematic risk b) Inflation risk c) Market risk d) Interest rate risk
Answer: b) Inflation risk
121. The coefficient of correlation measures the degree of: a) Diversification in a
portfolio b) Mutual fund performance c) Relationship between two variables d)
Systematic risk in a security Answer: c) Relationship between two variables
122. Which of the following investments generally has the highest potential risk
and return? a) Treasury bills b) Corporate bonds c) Growth stocks d) Preferred stocks
Answer: c) Growth stocks
123. Which measure of risk accounts for the variability of an investment's return
relative to the market return? a) Standard deviation b) Beta c) Alpha d) R-squared
Answer: b) Beta
124. An investment with a higher standard deviation indicates: a) Higher risk and
lower potential return b) Lower risk and higher potential return c) Lower risk and
lower potential return d) Higher risk and higher potential return Answer: d) Higher
risk and higher potential return
125. The market risk premium is the difference between the: a) Risk-free rate and
expected return b) Risk-free rate and market return c) Expected return and systematic
risk d) Beta and standard deviation Answer: b) Risk-free rate and market return
126. Which of the following is a characteristic of systematic risk? a) It can be
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also known as "specific risk." d) It affects the entire market and cannot be diversified
away. Answer: d) It affects the entire market and cannot be diversified away.
127. A portfolio's expected return is calculated as a weighted average of the
individual asset returns, where the weights are based on: a) Historical performance b)
Market capitalization c) Risk-free rate of return d) Portfolio allocation Answer: d)
Portfolio allocation
128. The risk-free rate represents the return an investor would receive: a) By
investing in government bonds b) From a high-yield bond c) From a growth stock d)
By investing in foreign currency Answer: a) By investing in government bonds
129. Which measure evaluates how an investment's return varies over time in
relation to its average return? a) Sharpe ratio b) Standard deviation c) Beta d) Alpha
Answer: b) Standard deviation
130. Which measure indicates the extent to which an investment's returns move in
relation to the overall market's returns? a) Standard deviation b) Beta c) Alpha d) R-
squared Answer: b) Beta
131. A higher coefficient of correlation between two investments implies that they
have: a) No relationship b) A weak relationship c) A strong positive relationship d) A
strong negative relationship Answer: c) A strong positive relationship
132. What does a negative beta value indicate about an investment? a) It is less
volatile than the market. b) It is more volatile than the market. c) It is not affected by
market movements. d) It has a high correlation with the risk-free rate. Answer: a) It is
less volatile than the market.
133. Which measure helps investors determine how much of a security's risk can be
eliminated through diversification? a) Alpha b) Beta c) Standard deviation d) Sharpe
ratio Answer: b) Beta
134. Which measure indicates how an investment has performed relative to a
benchmark index? a) Standard deviation b) Beta c) Alpha d) R-squared Answer: c)
Alpha
135. Which of the following can be considered a source of unsystematic risk? a)
Market movements b) Interest rate changes c) Inflation d) Company-specific news
Answer: d) Company-specific news
136. What does a low R-squared value indicate in the context of regression analysis
for investment returns? a) The model is a good fit for the data. b) The model is not a
good fit for the data. c) The model has perfect predictive power. d) The model is not
influenced by market risk. Answer: b) The model is not a good fit for the data.
137. The risk-free rate serves as a benchmark to assess: a) Expected return b)
Unsystematic risk c) Market risk d) Beta Answer: a) Expected return
138. Which type of risk affects a specific company or asset and can be reduced
through diversification? a) Systematic risk b) Market risk c) Unsystematic risk d)
Interest rate risk Answer: c) Unsystematic risk
139. What is the primary focus of portfolio diversification? a) Maximizing returns
b) Eliminating all risks c) Minimizing taxes d) Reducing unsystematic risk Answer: d)
Reducing unsystematic risk
140. The security characteristic line (SCL) graphically represents the relationship
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unsystematic risk c) Historical performance and unsystematic risk d) Beta and

correlation with other assets Answer: a) Expected return and systematic risk
141. A low-beta stock is expected to have: a) Lower volatility than the market b)
Higher volatility than the market c) The same volatility as the market d) No volatility
Answer: a) Lower volatility than the market
142. The risk-free rate serves as a point of reference to assess: a) Systematic risk b)
Unsystematic risk c) Market risk d) Expected return Answer: d) Expected return
143. The Capital Market Line (CML) is derived from the combination of: a) Risk-
free rate and all individual securities b) Market risk and expected return c) Systematic
risk and unsystematic risk d) Efficient frontier and unsystematic risk Answer: a) Risk-
free rate and all individual securities
144. The Treynor ratio helps investors assess: a) Risk-adjusted return per unit of
total risk b) Risk-adjusted return per unit of systematic risk c) Total return per unit of
total risk d) Total return per unit of systematic risk Answer: b) Risk-adjusted return
per unit of systematic risk
145. The coefficient of determination (R-squared) value ranges between: a) -1 and
1 b) 0 and 1 c) -∞ and ∞ d) 0 and 100 Answer: b) 0 and 1
146. The Treynor ratio helps investors assess the relationship between: a) Return
and systematic risk b) Return and unsystematic risk c) Return and total risk d) Return
and market risk Answer: a) Return and systematic risk
147. What is the primary concern when an investment's returns are highly variable
over time? a) Unsystematic risk b) Inflation risk c) Systematic risk d) Interest rate risk
Answer: a) Unsystematic risk
148. The Security Market Line (SML) provides the expected return for an asset
based on its: a) Total risk b) Unsystematic risk c) Alpha d) Standard deviation
Answer: a) Total risk
149. Which of the following statements is true regarding systematic risk? a) It is
also known as "unsystematic risk." b) It can be eliminated through diversification. c)
It is company-specific risk. d) It is also known as "specific risk." Answer: b) It can be
eliminated through diversification.
150. The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) equation is often represented as: a)
Expected Return = Risk-Free Rate + Market Risk Premium b) Expected Return =
Risk-Free Rate - Market Risk Premium c) Expected Return = Market Risk Premium -
Risk-Free Rate d) Expected Return = Risk-Free Rate * Market Risk Premium
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Chapter 4: Behavioral Finance and Investor Psychology

151. . Behavioral finance combines principles of finance with: a) Psychology b)
Physics c) Sociology d) Chemistry Answer: a) Psychology
152. 2. Behavioral finance suggests that investors are: a) Always rational and
logical b) Completely risk-averse c) Prone to cognitive biases and emotions d)
Indifferent to market trends Answer: c) Prone to cognitive biases and emotions
153. 3. Overconfidence bias refers to: a) Underestimating one's abilities b) Seeking
advice from experts c) Making rational investment decisions d) Overestimating one's
abilities Answer: d) Overestimating one's abilities
154. 4. Loss aversion bias leads investors to: a) Embrace losses and avoid gains b)
Embrace gains and avoid losses c) Be indifferent to losses and gains d) Not make any
investment decisions Answer: b) Embrace gains and avoid losses
155. 5. Herding behavior refers to investors: a) Making independent decisions b)
Following the crowd without independent analysis c) Avoiding any market trends d)
Ignoring their own financial goals Answer: b) Following the crowd without
independent analysis
156. 6. Anchoring bias occurs when investors: a) Analyze multiple options before
making decisions b) Rely on the first piece of information they encounter c) Avoid all
risky investments d) Seek professional advice for investment decisions Answer: b)
Rely on the first piece of information they encounter
157. 7. Mental accounting is a concept where investors: a) Keep detailed financial
records b) Treat all investments equally c) Segment their money into separate mental
accounts d) Delegate investment decisions to financial advisors Answer: c) Segment
their money into separate mental accounts
158. 8. The disposition effect refers to investors: a) Holding onto losing
investments for too long and selling winners too quickly b) Holding onto winning
investments for too long and selling losers too quickly c) Diversifying their portfolios
effectively d) Ignoring market trends and staying invested Answer: a) Holding onto
losing investments for too long and selling winners too quickly
159. 9. Regret aversion bias is based on the fear of: a) Making rational decisions b)
Being overly confident c) Missing out on opportunities or making wrong choices d)
Taking too much risk Answer: c) Missing out on opportunities or making wrong
choices
160. 10. Confirmation bias occurs when investors: a) Seek out information that
confirms their existing beliefs b) Avoid any information that contradicts their beliefs
c) Remain neutral and objective in their analysis d) Consult experts for investment
decisions Answer: a) Seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs
161. 11. Framing bias refers to how information is: a) Conveyed to the media b)
Framed within an investment portfolio c) Perceived and presented d) Disclosed in
financial reports Answer: c) Perceived and presented
162. 12. Overreaction bias leads investors to: a) React rationally to market events
b) Ignore market trends c) Overanalyze investment options d) React excessively to
recent market news Answer: d) React excessively to recent market news
163. 13. Which type of bias leads investors to believe that recent market trends will
continue indefinitely? a) Overreaction bias b) Conservatism bias c) Trend-chasing
bias d) Hindsight bias Answer: c) Trend-chasing bias

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164. 14. The disposition effect can be explained as: a) The tendency to follow the
crowd b) The inclination to overreact to market news c) The tendency to avoid risk d)
The tendency to hold onto losing investments and sell winners too quickly Answer: d)
The tendency to hold onto losing investments and sell winners too quickly
165. 15. Prospect theory suggests that investors are more sensitive to: a) Losses
than to gains b) Gains than to losses c) Both losses and gains equally d) Neither losses
nor gains Answer: a) Losses than to gains
166. 16. The availability heuristic bias occurs when investors: a) Make decisions
based on recent and easily available information b) Make decisions based on expert
advice c) Make decisions solely based on historical data d) Make decisions based on a
well-diversified portfolio Answer: a) Make decisions based on recent and easily
available information
167. 17. Which of the following biases is related to the tendency to attribute past
successes to skill and failures to bad luck? a) Hindsight bias b) Overconfidence bias c)
Anchoring bias d) Mental accounting Answer: b) Overconfidence bias
168. 18. The illusion of control bias is characterized by: a) An accurate assessment
of one's control over events b) An excessive belief in one's control over events c) A
lack of control over market trends d) An accurate understanding of market risks
Answer: b) An excessive belief in one's control over events
169. 19. Recency bias occurs when investors: a) Focus only on long-term historical
data b) Focus only on short-term historical data c) Rely on expert opinions d) Make
rational investment decisions Answer: b) Focus only on short-term historical data
170. 20. Which bias leads investors to believe that past events were more
predictable than they actually were? a) Regret aversion bias b) Hindsight bias c)
Confirmation bias d) Anchoring bias Answer: b) Hindsight bias
171. 21. The availability heuristic bias can lead to: a) More accurate investment
decisions b) Overemphasis on recent news and events c) Ignoring market trends d)
Indifference to market risks Answer: b) Overemphasis on recent news and events
172. 22. Herding behavior can result in: a) Rational and independent decision-
making b) Overconfidence in one's abilities c) Market bubbles and crashes d) A
diversified portfolio Answer: c) Market bubbles and crashes
173. 23. The sunk cost fallacy refers to the tendency to: a) Ignore past investments
b) Consider only future opportunities c) Base decisions on future potential rather than
past costs d) Continue investing in a project due to previously invested resources
Answer: d) Continue investing in a project due to previously invested resources
174. 24. Which of the following biases leads investors to avoid making decisions?
a) Hindsight bias b) Overconfidence bias c) Inaction bias d) Confirmation bias
Answer: c) Inaction bias
175. 25. The disposition effect is closely related to: a) Overconfidence bias b) Loss
aversion bias c) Herding behavior d) Trend-chasing bias Answer: b) Loss aversion
bias
176. 26. Which type of bias is likely to result in investors selling stocks that have
increased in value too quickly? a) Loss aversion bias b) Overconfidence bias c)
Regret aversion bias d) Anchoring bias Answer: c) Regret aversion bias
177. 27. The endowment effect is the tendency for investors to: a) Ignore their
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indifferent to market trends d) Focus on potential losses rather than gains Answer: b)
Attach a higher value to something they already own
178. 28. Which of the following is an example of the endowment effect? a)
Investors selling winning stocks quickly b) Investors holding onto losing stocks c)
Investors diversifying their portfolios d) Investors following market trends Answer: b)
Investors holding onto losing stocks
179. 29. The concept of mental accounting can lead to: a) Effective portfolio
diversification b) Rational investment decisions c) Inefficient allocation of funds
across different accounts d) Low-risk investment strategies Answer: c) Inefficient
allocation of funds across different accounts
180. 30. Which type of bias can result in investors being overly cautious and
avoiding potential opportunities? a) Overconfidence bias b) Loss aversion bias c)
Hindsight bias d) Framing bias Answer: b) Loss aversion bias
181. 31. The disposition effect can potentially lead to: a) A well-diversified
portfolio b) Selling winners and holding onto losers c) Rational investment decisions
d) Following market trends Answer: b) Selling winners and holding onto losers
182. 32. Mental accounting can influence investors to: a) Consider all investments
as equal b) Evaluate investment opportunities objectively c) Make investment
decisions based on emotions d) Diversify their portfolios effectively Answer: c) Make
investment decisions based on emotions
183. 33. The confirmation bias can lead to: a) Rational investment decisions b)
Seeking out diverse sources of information c) Disregarding information that
contradicts existing beliefs d) Avoiding the influence of market trends Answer: c)
Disregarding information that contradicts existing beliefs
184. 34. The framing bias can impact investment decisions by: a) Leading investors
to make decisions based on historical data b) Influencing how information is
presented and interpreted c) Encouraging investors to follow market trends d) Making
investors more risk-tolerant Answer: b) Influencing how information is presented and
interpreted
185. 35. Anchoring bias can lead investors to: a) Make decisions based on a variety
of sources b) Rely on expert opinions c) Give excessive weight to initial information
d) Act independently of market trends Answer: c) Give excessive weight to initial
information
186. 36. Which type of bias can cause investors to hold onto losing investments in
the hope of recovering their losses? a) Overconfidence bias b) Loss aversion bias c)
Confirmation bias d) Anchoring bias Answer: b) Loss aversion bias
187. 37. The availability heuristic bias can result in investors: a) Ignoring recent
market events b) Making well-informed decisions c) Overemphasizing recent events
when making decisions d) Relying solely on long-term historical data Answer: c)
Overemphasizing recent events when making decisions
188. 38. The overreaction bias can lead investors to: a) Respond rationally to
market news b) Ignore market trends c) Overemphasize short-term events d) Remain
indifferent to market fluctuations Answer: c) Overemphasize short-term events
189. 39. The sunk cost fallacy can prevent investors from: a) Making rational
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decisions d) Diversifying their portfolios Answer: a) Making rational investment

decisions
190. 40. Which bias can cause investors to become overly cautious and avoid
taking risks? a) Regret aversion bias b) Overconfidence bias c) Hindsight bias d)
Mental accounting Answer: a) Regret aversion bias
191. 41. The illusion of control bias can lead investors to believe that they have
more control over: a) Market trends b) External events than they actually do c) Other
investors' decisions d) The economy Answer: b) External events than they actually do
192. 42. Behavioral finance suggests that investors may make decisions that are not
always: a) Rational and logical b) Based on expert opinions c) Conservative and risk-
averse d) Informed by market trends Answer: a) Rational and logical
193. 43. Which bias is related to the tendency to make decisions based on the most
recent information available? a) Anchoring bias b) Hindsight bias c) Recency bias d)
Availability heuristic bias Answer: c) Recency bias
194. 44. The availability heuristic bias can lead to investors underestimating: a) The
potential risks in the market b) The impact of recent news on their decisions c) The
role of cognitive biases in investment decisions d) The importance of diversification
Answer: a) The potential risks in the market
195. 45. Which bias is likely to result in investors holding onto investments that
have increased in value too quickly? a) Hindsight bias b) Overconfidence bias c)
Regret aversion bias d) Anchoring bias Answer: c) Regret aversion bias
196. 46. The endowment effect can cause investors to: a) Sell winning stocks
quickly b) Hold onto losing stocks c) Diversify their portfolios d) Be indifferent to
market trends Answer: b) Hold onto losing stocks
197. 47. Which of the following biases can lead investors to be overly cautious and
avoid taking risks? a) Regret aversion bias b) Overconfidence bias c) Anchoring bias
d) Mental accounting Answer: a) Regret avision bias
198. 48. Behavioral finance aims to understand how investors' decisions are
influenced by: a) Market trends only b) Rational analysis only c) Cognitive biases and
emotions d) Expert opinions Answer: c) Cognitive biases and emotions
199. 49. Which type of bias is likely to lead to investors following the crowd
without independent analysis? a) Confirmation bias b) Herding behavior c)
Overconfidence bias d) Anchoring bias Answer: b) Herding behavior
200. Behavioral finance suggests that investors may not always make decisions
based on: a) Expert opinions b) Rational analysis c) Market trends d) Historical data
Answer: b) Rational analysis

Chapter 5: Investment Strategies

201. A strategy that involves investing in a mix of different asset classes to reduce
risk is called: a) Active investing b) Passive investing c) Market timing d) Asset
allocation Answer: d) Asset allocation
202. An investment strategy that aims to buy undervalued stocks and hold them for
the long term is known as: a) Market timing b) Value investing c) Momentum
investing d) Growth investing Answer: b) Value investing

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203. A passive investment strategy that seeks to replicate the performance of a

specific market index is called: a) Active investing b) Fundamental analysis c) Index
investing d) Value investing Answer: c) Index investing
204. The "Dogs of the Dow" strategy involves investing in stocks that: a) Are
technology companies b) Are highly volatile c) Have the highest dividend yields
among the Dow Jones Industrial Average d) Are experiencing rapid growth Answer:
c) Have the highest dividend yields among the Dow Jones Industrial Average
205. An investment strategy that involves buying and holding a diversified
portfolio for the long term without attempting to time the market is known as: a)
Tactical asset allocation b) Active management c) Passive management d) Market
timing Answer: c) Passive management
206. Dollar-cost averaging is an investment strategy that involves: a) Making lump-
sum investments at market highs b) Timing the market to buy at the lowest price c)
Investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of market conditions d)
Buying only stocks with high dividend yields Answer: c) Investing a fixed amount at
regular intervals regardless of market conditions
207. A strategy that aims to profit from short-term price fluctuations in the market
is known as: a) Buy and hold b) Value investing c) Day trading d) Dollar-cost
averaging Answer: c) Day trading
208. The "Efficient Market Hypothesis" suggests that: a) Markets are perfectly
predictable b) Markets are always inefficient c) Stock prices reflect all available
information d) Stock prices never change Answer: c) Stock prices reflect all available
information
209. Warren Buffett is famously associated with which investment strategy? a) Day
trading b) Value investing c) Momentum investing d) Passive investing Answer: b)
Value investing
210. A strategy that involves adjusting portfolio allocations based on short-term
market expectations is known as: a) Buy and hold b) Market timing c) Index investing
d) Value investing Answer: b) Market timing
211. The strategy of "diversification" is aimed at: a) Concentrating investments in a
single asset b) Maximizing risk exposure c) Spreading risk across different assets d)
Ignoring market trends Answer: c) Spreading risk across different assets
212. The "Modern Portfolio Theory" emphasizes the importance of: a) Investing
only in individual stocks b) Timing the market for optimal returns c) Diversification
and risk-return trade-offs d) Investing solely in government bonds Answer: c)
Diversification and risk-return trade-offs
213. The "Buy and Hold" strategy involves: a) Frequent buying and selling of
stocks b) Holding onto stocks for a short period c) Holding onto stocks for the long
term regardless of market fluctuations d) Only buying dividend-paying stocks
Answer: c) Holding onto stocks for the long term regardless of market fluctuations
214. An investment strategy that involves buying stocks of companies with high
growth potential is known as: a) Momentum investing b) Value investing c) Growth
investing d) Dividend investing Answer: c) Growth investing
215. A strategy that involves investing in a combination of growth and value stocks
is known as: a) Market timing b) Balanced investing c) Passive investing d) Dividend
investing Answer: b) Balanced investing

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216. The "Barbell Investment Strategy" involves: a) Investing heavily in

government bonds b) Concentrating investments in a single sector c) Combining very
conservative and very aggressive investments d) Investing only in commodities
Answer: c) Combining very conservative and very aggressive investments
217. A strategy that involves picking stocks based on their recent performance and
trends is known as: a) Growth investing b) Dividend investing c) Value investing d)
Momentum investing Answer: d) Momentum investing
218. The "Equal Weighting" strategy involves: a) Giving equal importance to all
investments in a portfolio b) Concentrating investments in a single asset c) Ignoring
market trends d) Investing solely in index funds Answer: a) Giving equal importance
to all investments in a portfolio
219. A strategy that involves selecting a mix of assets based on market conditions
is known as: a) Market timing b) Diversification c) Buy and hold d) Passive investing
Answer: a) Market timing
220. The strategy of "hedging" involves: a) Taking on high-risk investments b)
Protecting against potential losses by taking offsetting positions c) Avoiding market
trends d) Ignoring risk management Answer: b) Protecting against potential losses by
taking offsetting positions
221. The "Value Averaging" strategy involves: a) Investing a fixed amount at
regular intervals b) Adjusting investments based on market trends c) Only buying
dividend-paying stocks d) Ignoring market fluctuations Answer: b) Adjusting
investments based on market trends
222. The "Core-Satellite" strategy involves: a) Concentrating investments in a
single asset b) Diversifying across various assets while maintaining a core portfolio c)
Day trading for quick profits d) Ignoring asset allocation Answer: b) Diversifying
across various assets while maintaining a core portfolio
223. A strategy that involves investing in assets that are negatively correlated to
one another to reduce risk is known as: a) Concentrated investing b) Market timing c)
Hedging d) Defensive investing Answer: c) Hedging
224. The strategy of "growth at a reasonable price" (GARP) aims to: a) Invest only
in high-growth companies b) Ignore market trends c) Find stocks with both growth
potential and reasonable valuation d) Invest only in value stocks Answer: c) Find
stocks with both growth potential and reasonable valuation
225. Which strategy involves taking on high levels of risk in the hope of achieving
high returns? a) Defensive investing b) Balanced investing c) Aggressive investing d)
Market timing Answer: c) Aggressive investing
226. The "Income Investing" strategy aims to generate returns primarily from: a)
Capital appreciation b) Dividend payments and interest income c) Short-term market
fluctuations d) Market timing Answer: b) Dividend payments and interest income
227. The "Sector Rotation" strategy involves: a) Concentrating investments in a
single sector b) Ignoring market trends c) Frequent buying and selling of stocks d)
Holding onto stocks for the long term Answer: a) Concentrating investments in a
single sector
228. The strategy of "Low Volatility Investing" aims to: a) Maximize portfolio
returns through aggressive investments b) Minimize portfolio risk by investing in

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low-volatility assets c) Ignore market trends d) Invest only in high-beta stocks

Answer: b) Minimize portfolio risk by investing in low-volatility assets
229. A strategy that involves investing in dividend-paying stocks with a history of
consistent dividend growth is known as: a) Aggressive investing b) Growth investing
c) Dividend growth investing d) Value investing Answer: c) Dividend growth
investing
230. The "Quantitative Investing" strategy involves: a) Ignoring market data and
trends b) Relying on gut feelings for investment decisions c) Using mathematical
models and data analysis to make investment decisions d) Only investing in
companies with high brand value Answer: c) Using mathematical models and data
analysis to make investment decisions
231. The strategy of "Trend Following" involves: a) Ignoring market trends b)
Buying stocks based on the latest news c) Selling stocks based on short-term
fluctuations d) Following the direction of prevailing market trends Answer: d)
Following the direction of prevailing market trends
232. A strategy that involves investing in stocks of companies that are expected to
have strong earnings growth is known as: a) Dividend investing b) Value investing c)
Growth investing d) Income investing Answer: c) Growth investing
233. The "Pairs Trading" strategy involves: a) Investing in a single asset b)
Hedging against potential losses c) Buying and selling two related assets
simultaneously d) Ignoring market trends Answer: c) Buying and selling two related
assets simultaneously
234. An investment strategy that focuses on buying high-quality, well-established
companies with competitive advantages is known as: a) Value investing b) Growth
investing c) Dividend investing d) Blue-chip investing Answer: d) Blue-chip investing
235. The "Dividend Reinvestment Plan" (DRIP) strategy involves: a) Only
investing in companies with high dividend yields b) Ignoring market trends c)
Reinvesting dividends received from investments back into additional shares d)
Buying and selling stocks rapidly Answer: c) Reinvesting dividends received from
investments back into additional shares
236. The strategy of "Contrarian Investing" involves: a) Following market trends
and momentum b) Ignoring market fluctuations c) Buying assets that are out of favor
with the market d) Concentrating investments in a single sector Answer: c) Buying
assets that are out of favor with the market
237. The "Swing Trading" strategy involves: a) Long-term buy and hold strategy b)
Short-term buying and selling of stocks to capitalize on price swings c) Ignoring
market trends d) Concentrated investing in a single asset Answer: b) Short-term
buying and selling of stocks to capitalize on price swings
238. A strategy that involves investing in stocks of companies with strong cash
flows, low debt, and stable earnings is known as: a) Value investing b) Growth
investing c) Dividend investing d) Quality investing Answer: d) Quality investing
239. The "Ethical Investing" strategy involves: a) Investing solely in government
bonds b) Ignoring market trends c) Selecting investments based on ethical, social, and
environmental criteria d) Following the direction of market momentum Answer: c)
Selecting investments based on ethical, social, and environmental criteria

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240. The "Momentum Investing" strategy focuses on: a) Investing in assets with
consistent growth potential b) Buying assets with high valuation c) Ignoring market
trends d) Capitalizing on the persistence of recent price trends Answer: d)
Capitalizing on the persistence of recent price trends
241. The strategy of "Turnaround Investing" involves: a) Concentrating
investments in a single asset b) Ignoring market trends c) Buying stocks of companies
that are facing financial distress but have potential for recovery d) Holding onto
stocks for the long term Answer: c) Buying stocks of companies that are facing
financial distress but have potential for recovery
242. An investment strategy that involves investing in stocks of companies that
have a history of consistent dividend payments is known as: a) Dividend investing b)
Growth investing c) Value investing d) Income investing Answer: a) Dividend
investing
243. The "Strategic Asset Allocation" strategy involves: a) Constantly changing
portfolio allocations based on short-term market trends b) Ignoring market conditions
c) Establishing a fixed allocation to different asset classes and periodically
rebalancing d) Investing solely in stocks Answer: c) Establishing a fixed allocation to
different asset classes and periodically rebalancing
244. The "Long-Short Equity Strategy" involves: a) Only buying stocks with high
potential for growth b) Ignoring short-selling opportunities c) Combining long
positions in undervalued stocks with short positions in overvalued stocks d) Only
investing in index funds Answer: c) Combining long positions in undervalued stocks
with short positions in overvalued stocks
245. The "Risk Parity" strategy aims to: a) Maximize risk exposure in the portfolio
b) Minimize risk exposure in the portfolio c) Invest only in government bonds d)
Concentrate investments in a single asset Answer: b) Minimize risk exposure in the
portfolio
246. The "Bottom-Up Investing" strategy involves: a) Starting with a
macroeconomic analysis b) Ignoring company fundamentals c) Analyzing individual
stocks and companies before making investment decisions d) Following market trends
Answer: c) Analyzing individual stocks and companies before making investment
decisions
247. An investment strategy that involves investing in assets with low correlation to
traditional investments is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Passive investing c)
Market timing d) Alternative investing Answer: d) Alternative investing
248. The "Leveraged ETFs" strategy involves: a) Ignoring market trends b)
Investing only in stocks c) Using borrowed funds to amplify returns of an underlying
index d) Investing solely in index funds Answer: c) Using borrowed funds to amplify
returns of an underlying index
249. The "Global Tactical Asset Allocation" strategy involves: a) Concentrating
investments in a single asset class b) Ignoring global market trends c) Adjusting
portfolio allocations based on global economic conditions d) Investing solely in
domestic assets Answer: c) Adjusting portfolio allocations based on global economic
conditions

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250. A strategy that involves investing in assets with lower risk and lower potential
return is known as: a) Aggressive investing b) Defensive investing c) Value investing
d) Growth investing Answer: b) Defensive investing

Chapter 6: Portfolio Construction

251. The process of combining various assets into a single portfolio is called: a)
Asset allocation b) Market timing c) Stock picking d) Security analysis Answer: a)
Asset allocation
252. A portfolio that is well-diversified is expected to have: a) High risk and high
return b) Low risk and low return c) Low risk and high return d) High risk and low
return Answer: c) Low risk and high return
253. The primary goal of portfolio diversification is to: a) Maximize returns b)
Minimize returns c) Minimize risk d) Eliminate market volatility Answer: c)
Minimize risk
254. The risk that can be eliminated through diversification is known as: a)
Systematic risk b) Unsystematic risk c) Market risk d) Interest rate risk Answer: b)
Unsystematic risk
255. The portfolio construction process involves determining: a) Asset allocation,
security selection, and market timing b) Only asset allocation c) Only security
selection d) Only market timing Answer: a) Asset allocation, security selection, and
market timing
256. The Capital Market Line (CML) is a graphical representation of the
relationship between: a) Risk-free assets and risky assets b) Stock prices and bond
prices c) Market returns and dividend yields d) Market trends and historical data
Answer: a) Risk-free assets and risky assets
257. The efficient frontier represents the set of portfolios that: a) Have the highest
returns b) Have the lowest risk c) Have the highest risk d) Have no risk Answer: b)
Have the lowest risk
258. A portfolio with a negative correlation coefficient indicates that the assets in
the portfolio: a) Move in the same direction b) Move in opposite directions c) Are
unrelated d) Are independent Answer: b) Move in opposite directions
259. The Sharpe ratio measures the: a) Risk-free rate of return b) Excess return per
unit of total risk c) Excess return per unit of systematic risk d) Average return of a
portfolio Answer: b) Excess return per unit of total risk
260. The Treynor ratio measures the: a) Risk-free rate of return b) Excess return per
unit of total risk c) Excess return per unit of systematic risk d) Average return of a
portfolio Answer: c) Excess return per unit of systematic risk
261. Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when constructing a
portfolio? a) Risk tolerance of the investor b) Market trends c) Investment goals and
time horizon d) Expected returns of assets Answer: b) Market trends
262. The process of assigning weights to individual assets within a portfolio is
called: a) Asset allocation b) Security selection c) Market timing d) Portfolio
optimization Answer: b) Security selection

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263. An investor with a high risk tolerance is likely to have a portfolio with: a)
More conservative investments b) More aggressive investments c) No diversification
d) Only stocks Answer: b) More aggressive investments
264. A portfolio with a beta of 1 indicates that it: a) Has no risk b) Is riskier than
the market c) Moves in line with the market d) Is riskier than Treasury bills Answer:
c) Moves in line with the market
265. The process of adjusting a portfolio's asset allocation based on market
conditions is called: a) Asset allocation b) Security selection c) Market timing d)
Portfolio rebalancing Answer: c) Market timing
266. The "buy and hold" strategy suggests that investors should: a) Frequently buy
and sell assets b) Ignore market trends c) Continuously adjust asset allocation d) Hold
onto assets for the long term Answer: d) Hold onto assets for the long term
267. A portfolio that includes a mix of different asset classes such as stocks, bonds,
and real estate is an example of: a) Sector rotation b) Tactical asset allocation c)
Strategic asset allocation d) Market timing Answer: c) Strategic asset allocation
268. The risk that cannot be eliminated through diversification is known as: a)
Unsystematic risk b) Systematic risk c) Market risk d) Interest rate risk Answer: b)
Systematic risk
269. The goal of portfolio rebalancing is to: a) Maximize returns b) Minimize risk
c) Adjust asset allocation to its original targets d) Eliminate market volatility Answer:
c) Adjust asset allocation to its original targets
270. The "core-satellite" portfolio construction approach involves: a) Concentrating
investments in a single asset class b) Diversifying investments across multiple sectors
c) Combining passive and active investment strategies d) Ignoring asset allocation
Answer: c) Combining passive and active investment strategies
271. The "Black-Litterman" model is used to: a) Estimate the risk-free rate of
return b) Analyze the efficient frontier c) Adjust market expectations based on
investor views d) Predict future market trends Answer: c) Adjust market expectations
based on investor views
272. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects an investor's risk
tolerance? a) Time horizon b) Expected returns c) Investment goals d) Market trends
Answer: d) Market trends
273. An investor with a longer time horizon is generally more willing to: a) Take
on higher levels of risk b) Avoid all risk c) Only invest in bonds d) Ignore market
trends Answer: a) Take on higher levels of risk
274. Which of the following is a method of calculating portfolio return that
considers the weighted average of individual asset returns? a) Geometric mean return
b) Arithmetic mean return c) Median return d) Standard deviation return Answer: b)
Arithmetic mean return
275. A portfolio that is invested solely in Treasury bills would be considered: a)
Aggressive b) Moderately aggressive c) Conservative d) Balanced Answer: c)
Conservative
276. The "Monte Carlo Simulation" technique is used in portfolio construction to:
a) Predict future market trends b) Determine the best time to buy or sell assets c)
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risk-free rate of return Answer: c) Simulate various possible outcomes and assess
portfolio performance
277. The process of adjusting a portfolio's holdings to align with its original target
allocation is called: a) Market timing b) Tactical asset allocation c) Strategic asset
allocation d) Portfolio rebalancing Answer: d) Portfolio rebalancing
278. The "Market Portfolio" in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
represents: a) A portfolio with the lowest risk b) A portfolio that includes all risky
assets in the market c) A portfolio with the highest return d) A portfolio that includes
only government bonds Answer: b) A portfolio that includes all risky assets in the
market
279. Which of the following is an example of a passive investment strategy? a)
Value investing b) Day trading c) Index investing d) Swing trading Answer: c) Index
investing
280. The goal of the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) is to: a) Maximize returns
regardless of risk b) Minimize risk regardless of returns c) Minimize risk while
maximizing returns d) Eliminate all risk Answer: c) Minimize risk while maximizing
returns
281. The process of estimating the future performance of different asset classes is
known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Security selection c) Market timing d)
Forecasting Answer: a) Tactical asset allocation
282. The "Mean-Variance Optimization" technique involves: a) Maximizing
returns without considering risk b) Minimizing risk without considering returns c)
Balancing returns and risk to find the optimal portfolio allocation d) Ignoring market
trends Answer: c) Balancing returns and risk to find the optimal portfolio allocation
283. Which of the following is an example of a contrarian investing strategy? a)
Following market trends b) Investing in assets with high historical returns c) Ignoring
all market news d) Buying assets that are out of favor with the market Answer: d)
Buying assets that are out of favor with the market
284. The "Inverse Volatility" strategy involves: a) Maximizing risk exposure b)
Investing in assets with high volatility c) Minimizing risk exposure by investing in
assets with low volatility d) Only investing in government bonds Answer: c)
Minimizing risk exposure by investing in assets with low volatility
285. The goal of the "Maximum Drawdown" strategy is to: a) Maximize returns b)
Minimize risk c) Avoid all losses d) Avoid investing in stocks Answer: b) Minimize
risk
286. Which of the following statements is true regarding the "Equal Weighting"
portfolio construction approach? a) All assets are assigned equal weights in the
portfolio b) Riskier assets are given higher weights c) Asset allocation is determined
based on market trends d) Diversification is not considered Answer: a) All assets are
assigned equal weights in the portfolio
287. A portfolio with a higher standard deviation indicates: a) Higher risk and
higher return b) Lower risk and lower return c) Higher risk and lower return d) Lower
risk and higher return Answer: a) Higher risk and higher return
288. The "Liquidity Preference" theory suggests that investors require: a) Higher
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assets in their portfolios d) Higher returns for highly volatile assets Answer: a) Higher
returns for less liquid assets
289. Which of the following is a type of momentum-based portfolio construction
approach? a) Equal Weighting b) Core-Satellite c) Dogs of the Dow d) Sector
Rotation Answer: d) Sector Rotation
290. The "Efficient Market Hypothesis" suggests that: a) Markets are always
inefficient b) Stock prices are completely unpredictable c) Stock prices reflect all
available information d) Investors should ignore diversification Answer: c) Stock
prices reflect all available information
291. The "Dynamic Asset Allocation" strategy involves: a) Setting a fixed asset
allocation and not changing it over time b) Adjusting asset allocation based on market
trends c) Ignoring all market news d) Buying and holding assets indefinitely Answer:
b) Adjusting asset allocation based on market trends
292. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Modern Portfolio Theory
(MPT)? a) Asset allocation b) Security selection c) Market timing d) Portfolio
optimization Answer: c) Market timing
293. The "Fama-French Three-Factor Model" is used to explain: a) Market timing
strategies b) The relationship between risk and return c) The impact of taxes on
portfolio construction d) The behavior of individual stock prices Answer: b) The
relationship between risk and return
294. A portfolio that includes both high-risk and low-risk assets is an example of:
a) Tactical asset allocation b) Concentrated investing c) Balanced investing d) Market
timing Answer: c) Balanced investing
295. The "Kelly Criterion" is used to determine: a) Asset allocation b) Security
selection c) Market timing d) Optimal bet size in gambling Answer: d) Optimal bet
size in gambling
296. A portfolio with a higher beta than the market has a higher sensitivity to: a)
Unsystematic risk b) Interest rate risk c) Systematic risk d) Default risk Answer: c)
Systematic risk
297. Which of the following portfolio construction approaches aims to minimize
the tracking error with a market index? a) Tactical asset allocation b) Core-Satellite c)
Passive investing d) Momentum investing Answer: c) Passive investing
298. The "Insured Portfolio" strategy involves: a) Avoiding all risk b) Minimizing
risk exposure c) Hedging against potential losses d) Investing only in aggressive
assets Answer: c) Hedging against potential losses
299. The "Endowment Model" is commonly used by: a) Individual investors b)
Pension funds and endowments c) Active traders d) Day traders Answer: b) Pension
funds and endowments
300. A portfolio with a higher expected return is generally associated with: a)
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Chapter 7: Portfolio Management Techniques

301. . The process of periodically adjusting a portfolio's asset allocation to maintain
desired risk and return characteristics is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b)
Strategic asset allocation c) Portfolio optimization d) Market timing Answer: a)
Tactical asset allocation
302. 2. A portfolio manager adjusts the weights of assets within a portfolio based
on their recent performance. This is an example of: a) Tactical asset allocation b)
Strategic asset allocation c) Buy and hold strategy d) Dollar-cost averaging Answer:
a) Tactical asset allocation
303. 3. Which portfolio management technique involves investing in assets that
have recently outperformed the market and selling assets that have underperformed?
a) Passive investing b) Tactical asset allocation c) Momentum investing d) Value
investing Answer: c) Momentum investing
304. 4. The process of adjusting a portfolio's allocation based on market trends and
economic conditions is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Strategic asset
allocation c) Passive investing d) Buy and hold strategy Answer: a) Tactical asset
allocation
305. 5. The "Moving Average Crossover" technique is commonly used in: a)
Fundamental analysis b) Technical analysis c) Quantitative analysis d) Ethical
analysis Answer: b) Technical analysis
306. 6. A portfolio manager who follows a "buy and hold" strategy is most likely
using which portfolio management technique? a) Tactical asset allocation b) Strategic
asset allocation c) Passive investing d) Active investing Answer: c) Passive investing
307. 7. The "Reinvestment of Dividends" is a portfolio management technique that
involves: a) Selling dividend-paying stocks b) Ignoring dividend payments c)
Reinvesting received dividends back into the portfolio d) Only investing in bonds
Answer: c) Reinvesting received dividends back into the portfolio
308. 8. The technique that involves using options contracts to hedge against
potential losses in a portfolio is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Options
trading c) Passive investing d) Active investing Answer: b) Options trading
309. 9. The "Constant-Weighting" portfolio rebalancing technique involves: a)
Adjusting portfolio weights based on market trends b) Ignoring market fluctuations c)
Rebalancing the portfolio to its original asset allocation on a regular basis d) Holding
onto winning stocks Answer: c) Rebalancing the portfolio to its original asset
allocation on a regular basis
310. 10. The "Dynamic Strategies" in portfolio management typically involve: a)
Ignoring market trends b) Adjusting portfolio allocations based on short-term market
conditions c) Only investing in bonds d) Buying and holding assets indefinitely
Answer: b) Adjusting portfolio allocations based on short-term market conditions
311. 11. The "Constant-Mix" portfolio rebalancing technique involves: a)
Adjusting portfolio weights based on market trends b) Rebalancing the portfolio to its
original asset allocation on a regular basis c) Ignoring market fluctuations d) Holding
onto winning stocks Answer: a) Adjusting portfolio weights based on market trends
312. 12. A portfolio manager who actively seeks to capitalize on short-term market
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Tactical asset allocation b) Strategic asset allocation c) Active investing d) Passive

investing Answer: c) Active investing
313. 13. The "Buy and Hedge" strategy involves: a) Frequent buying and selling of
assets b) Ignoring market trends c) Using derivatives to hedge against potential losses
d) Concentrating investments in a single asset Answer: c) Using derivatives to hedge
against potential losses
314. 14. The "Passive Portfolio Management" technique aims to: a) Capitalize on
short-term market trends b) Minimize transaction costs and portfolio turnover c)
Constantly adjust portfolio allocations d) Ignore asset allocation Answer: b) Minimize
transaction costs and portfolio turnover
315. 15. The "Buy and Write" strategy involves: a) Only buying stocks with high
potential for growth b) Ignoring market trends c) Buying stocks and writing covered
call options on them d) Only investing in bonds Answer: c) Buying stocks and writing
covered call options on them
316. 16. The "Pairs Trading" technique involves: a) Buying and selling two related
assets simultaneously b) Ignoring market trends c) Selling assets without buying any
d) Only investing in high-growth stocks Answer: a) Buying and selling two related
assets simultaneously
317. 17. The "Passive Portfolio Management" technique is commonly associated
with: a) Frequent trading of assets b) Short-selling of assets c) Minimal trading and
low portfolio turnover d) Ignoring market trends Answer: c) Minimal trading and low
portfolio turnover
318. 18. Which portfolio management technique involves holding onto assets for
the long term without attempting to time the market? a) Tactical asset allocation b)
Strategic asset allocation c) Passive investing d) Active investing Answer: c) Passive
investing
319. 19. The "Dynamic Asset Allocation" technique involves: a) Ignoring market
trends b) Adjusting portfolio allocations based on market conditions c) Only investing
in government bonds d) Holding onto assets for the long term Answer: b) Adjusting
portfolio allocations based on market conditions
320. 20. A portfolio manager who believes that markets are efficient and that it is
difficult to outperform the market consistently is likely to use: a) Tactical asset
allocation b) Strategic asset allocation c) Passive investing d) Active investing
Answer: c) Passive investing
321. 21. The technique that involves using historical price and volume data to
predict future price movements is known as: a) Fundamental analysis b) Technical
analysis c) Quantitative analysis d) Ethical analysis Answer: b) Technical analysis
322. 22. The "Core-Satellite" approach to portfolio management involves: a)
Ignoring market trends b) Concentrating investments in a single asset class c)
Combining passive and active investment strategies d) Only investing in index funds
Answer: c) Combining passive and active investment strategies
323. 23. The "Systematic Withdrawal Plan" is a technique used for: a) Buying
assets when their prices are low b) Ignoring market trends c) Gradually withdrawing
funds from a portfolio in retirement d) Only investing in stocks Answer: c) Gradually
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324. 24. The "Life-Cycle" approach to portfolio management considers: a) Ignoring

market trends b) Adjusting portfolio allocations based on market conditions c) An
investor's changing risk tolerance and investment goals over their lifetime d) Only
investing in government bonds Answer: c) An investor's changing risk tolerance and
investment goals over their lifetime
325. 25. The "Enhanced Indexing" strategy involves: a) Passive investing in index
funds b) Ignoring market trends c) Actively managing a portfolio to outperform a
market index d) Only investing in bonds Answer: c) Actively managing a portfolio to
outperform a market index
326. 26. The "Laddering" technique is commonly used in: a) Technical analysis b)
Fundamental analysis c) Bond portfolio management d) Passive investing Answer: c)
Bond portfolio management
327. 27. A portfolio manager who follows a "value investing" approach is likely to
use which portfolio management technique? a) Tactical asset allocation b) Strategic
asset allocation c) Active investing d) Passive investing Answer: c) Active investing
328. 28. The "Top-Down" approach to portfolio management involves: a) Ignoring
market trends b) Starting with an analysis of individual stocks c) Analyzing
macroeconomic factors before selecting assets d) Only investing in government bonds
Answer: c) Analyzing macroeconomic factors before selecting assets
329. 29. The "Bottom-Up" approach to portfolio management involves: a) Starting
with an analysis of individual stocks b) Ignoring market trends c) Analyzing
macroeconomic factors before selecting assets d) Only investing in government bonds
Answer: a) Starting with an analysis of individual stocks
330. 30. The "Long-Short Equity Strategy" involves: a) Ignoring market trends b)
Concentrating investments in a single asset c) Combining long positions in
undervalued stocks with short positions in overvalued stocks d) Only investing in
index funds Answer: c) Combining long positions in undervalued stocks with short
positions in overvalued stocks
331. 31. The technique of "Dollar-Cost Averaging" involves: a) Buying assets
when their prices are high b) Ignoring market trends c) Investing a fixed amount at
regular intervals, regardless of market conditions d) Selling assets when their prices
are low Answer: c) Investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of market
conditions
332. 32. The "Stop-Loss Order" technique is used to: a) Prevent investors from
buying assets b) Ignore market trends c) Automatically sell an asset if its price falls to
a certain level d) Only invest in high-risk assets Answer: c) Automatically sell an
asset if its price falls to a certain level
333. 33. The "Buy and Hold" strategy is an example of: a) Tactical asset allocation
b) Strategic asset allocation c) Active investing d) Passive investing Answer: d)
Passive investing
334. 34. The "Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance" (CPPI) technique is used
to: a) Maximize returns without considering risk b) Minimize risk regardless of
returns c) Combine passive and active investment strategies d) Protect the portfolio
from significant losses Answer: d) Protect the portfolio from significant losses
335. 35. The "Tax-Loss Harvesting" technique involves: a) Ignoring market trends
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government bonds d) Buying and holding assets indefinitely Answer: b) Selling assets
to offset capital gains and minimize taxes
336. 36. The technique of "Rebalancing Bands" involves: a) Constantly adjusting
portfolio allocations b) Ignoring market trends c) Rebalancing the portfolio only when
allocations deviate beyond certain predetermined thresholds d) Buying and holding
assets indefinitely Answer: c) Rebalancing the portfolio only when allocations deviate
beyond certain predetermined thresholds
337. 37. The "Equity Swaps" technique is commonly used for: a) Buying and
selling stocks b) Ignoring market trends c) Exchanging returns on an equity portfolio
with the returns of another asset d) Only investing in bonds Answer: c) Exchanging
returns on an equity portfolio with the returns of another asset
338. 38. The "Value at Risk" (VaR) technique is used to: a) Maximize returns
without considering risk b) Determine the minimum return required by an investor c)
Estimate the potential loss in value of a portfolio over a specific time period d) Avoid
all market volatility Answer: c) Estimate the potential loss in value of a portfolio over
a specific time period
339. 39. The "Convertible Arbitrage" strategy involves: a) Ignoring market trends
b) Concentrating investments in a single asset c) Taking advantage of price
discrepancies between a company's stocks and bonds d) Only investing in government
bonds Answer: c) Taking advantage of price discrepancies between a company's
stocks and bonds
340. 40. The "Optimal Asset Allocation" technique aims to: a) Maximize returns
without considering risk b) Minimize risk regardless of returns c) Determine the best
asset allocation for an investor's risk tolerance and goals d) Avoid all market volatility
Answer: c) Determine the best asset allocation for an investor's risk tolerance and
goals
341. 41. The "Margin Trading" technique involves: a) Ignoring market trends b)
Borrowing funds from a broker to buy assets c) Only investing in bonds d) Holding
onto assets for the long term Answer: b) Borrowing funds from a broker to buy assets
342. 42. The "Risk Parity" technique aims to: a) Maximize risk exposure in the
portfolio b) Minimize risk exposure in the portfolio c) Invest only in government
bonds d) Concentrate investments in a single asset Answer: b) Minimize risk exposure
in the portfolio
343. 43. The "Active Management" approach to portfolio management involves: a)
Ignoring market trends b) Only investing in index funds c) Actively selecting and
managing individual assets to outperform the market d) Only investing in government
bonds Answer: c) Actively selecting and managing individual assets to outperform the
market
344. 44. The "Passive Management" approach to portfolio management involves: a)
Frequent trading of assets b) Short-selling of assets c) Only investing in index funds
d) Ignoring market trends Answer: c) Only investing in index funds
345. 45. The "Efficient Frontier" is a concept that helps determine: a) The risk-free
rate of return b) The best time to buy or sell assets c) The optimal portfolio allocation
that maximizes returns for a given level of risk d) The maximum potential loss of a
portfolio Answer: c) The optimal portfolio allocation that maximizes returns for a
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346. 46. The "Markowitz Efficient Portfolio" is based on the idea of: a)
Maximizing returns without considering risk b) Minimizing risk regardless of returns
c) Balancing risk and return to find the best portfolio allocation d) Ignoring market
trends Answer: c) Balancing risk and return to find the best portfolio allocation
347. 47. The "Monte Carlo Simulation" technique is used to: a) Predict future
market trends b) Determine the best time to buy or sell assets c) Simulate various
possible outcomes and assess portfolio performance d) Calculate the risk-free rate of
return Answer: c) Simulate various possible outcomes and assess portfolio
performance
348. 48. The "Treynor-Black Model" is used to: a) Estimate the risk-free rate of
return b) Analyze the efficient frontier c) Adjust market expectations based on
investor views d) Optimize a portfolio based on its risk and return characteristics
Answer: d) Optimize a portfolio based on its risk and return characteristics
349. 49. The technique that involves investing in assets with high dividend yields is
known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Dividend growth investing c) Passive
investing d) Active investing Answer: b) Dividend growth investing
350. The "Sharpe Ratio" measures the: a) Risk-free rate of return b) Excess return
per unit of total risk c) Excess return per unit of systematic risk d) Average return of a
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Chapter 8: Investment Evaluation and Performance Measurement

351. The process of assessing the attractiveness of an investment opportunity is
known as: a) Portfolio management b) Investment evaluation c) Risk management d)
Market timing Answer: b) Investment evaluation
352. The Net Present Value (NPV) method evaluates an investment by comparing:
a) Current market value with original cost b) Total costs with total benefits c) Future
cash flows with the initial investment d) Initial investment with future costs Answer:
c) Future cash flows with the initial investment
353. Which investment evaluation method considers the time it takes for an
investment to recoup its initial cost? a) Payback period b) Net Present Value (NPV) c)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) d) Profitability Index (PI) Answer: a) Payback period
354. The Payback Period method is best suited for evaluating investments that
prioritize: a) Long-term profitability b) Short-term liquidity c) Minimal risk d) High
return on investment Answer: b) Short-term liquidity
355. The Profitability Index (PI) is calculated by dividing the: a) Net Present Value
(NPV) by the initial investment b) Initial investment by the net cash inflows c) Initial
investment by the total benefits d) Total costs by the initial investment Answer: a) Net
Present Value (NPV) by the initial investment
356. The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is the discount rate that makes the: a) Net
cash inflows equal to the initial investment b) Net Present Value (NPV) equal to zero
c) Payback period shorter d) Profitability Index (PI) higher Answer: b) Net Present
Value (NPV) equal to zero
357. A project with a Positive Net Present Value (NPV) is considered: a)
Unprofitable b) Indifferent c) Profitable d) Neutral Answer: c) Profitable
358. The Investment Evaluation method that considers both the size of the
investment and the time value of money is the: a) Payback period b) Accounting Rate
of Return (ARR) c) Net Present Value (NPV) d) Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Answer: c) Net Present Value (NPV)
359. The Discounted Payback Period method accounts for: a) Cash flows only up to
the point of payback b) Cash flows only after the point of payback c) Cash flows
before and after the point of payback d) Initial investment only Answer: c) Cash flows
before and after the point of payback
360. The Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) is calculated by dividing the: a) Net
Present Value (NPV) by the initial investment b) Total benefits by the initial
investment c) Average annual accounting profit by the initial investment d) Initial
investment by the net cash inflows Answer: c) Average annual accounting profit by
the initial investment
361. Which investment evaluation method does not consider the time value of
money? a) Net Present Value (NPV) b) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) c) Payback
period d) Profitability Index (PI) Answer: c) Payback period
362. The "Crossover Rate" in the context of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
refers to the point where: a) Net Present Value (NPV) becomes positive b) Payback
period is shorter c) IRR equals the required rate of return d) The project becomes
profitable Answer: c) IRR equals the required rate of return
363. The Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR) method addresses the
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constant cash flows over time c) Allowing for reinvestment at the firm's cost of
capital d) Ignoring future cash flows Answer: c) Allowing for reinvestment at the
firm's cost of capital
364. The "Hurdle Rate" in investment evaluation refers to: a) A project's minimum
acceptable rate of return b) The highest possible rate of return c) A project's initial
investment d) The discount rate used in the Payback Period method Answer: a) A
project's minimum acceptable rate of return
365. The concept of "Sunk Costs" is important to consider in investment evaluation
because they: a) Represent future cash flows b) Should be recovered before making
an investment c) Are not recoverable and should not influence decisions d) Should be
deducted from the initial investment Answer: c) Are not recoverable and should not
influence decisions
366. The "Replacement Chain" approach is used in investment evaluation when: a)
Evaluating multiple mutually exclusive projects b) Only one project is being
considered c) Evaluating a project with no initial investment d) Comparing projects
with different Payback Periods Answer: a) Evaluating multiple mutually exclusive
projects
367. The "Equivalent Annual Annuity" (EAA) method is used to: a) Compare
projects with the highest initial investment b) Compare projects with different cash
flow patterns c) Compare projects based on accounting profits d) Assess projects
without considering time value of money Answer: b) Compare projects with different
cash flow patterns
368. The "Real Options" approach in investment evaluation considers: a) Only
tangible assets b) Only cash flows c) The value of managerial flexibility and decision-
making d) The Payback Period Answer: c) The value of managerial flexibility and
decision-making
369. The "Scenario Analysis" in investment evaluation involves: a) Ignoring
possible outcomes b) Assessing only one possible future scenario c) Analyzing the
impact of different future scenarios on project outcomes d) Calculating the Net
Present Value (NPV) only Answer: c) Analyzing the impact of different future
scenarios on project outcomes
370. The "Monte Carlo Simulation" method in investment evaluation is used to: a)
Calculate the Payback Period b) Assess the risk associated with different investment
outcomes c) Determine the Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) d) Compare projects
based on initial investment Answer: b) Assess the risk associated with different
investment outcomes
371. The "Sensitivity Analysis" in investment evaluation examines the impact of
changes in: a) The initial investment only b) One variable on the Net Present Value
(NPV) c) The Payback Period d) The required rate of return Answer: b) One variable
on the Net Present Value (NPV)
372. The Investment Performance Measurement technique that compares an
investment's return to a risk-free rate is the: a) Sharpe Ratio b) Treynor Ratio c)
Jensen's Alpha d) Information Ratio Answer: b) Treynor Ratio
373. The Sharpe Ratio measures an investment's: a) Risk-free rate of return b)
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Average return over a specific time period Answer: b) Excess return per unit of total
risk
374. Jensen's Alpha is used to evaluate an investment's: a) Risk-adjusted return
compared to a benchmark b) Absolute return c) Excess return over the risk-free rate d)
Dividend yield Answer: a) Risk-adjusted return compared to a benchmark
375. The Information Ratio measures an investment manager's ability to: a) Beat a
market index consistently b) Minimize portfolio turnover c) Generate positive returns
regardless of market conditions d) Predict future market trends Answer: a) Beat a
market index consistently
376. The "Treynor-Black Model" is used to: a) Estimate the risk-free rate of return
b) Analyze the efficient frontier c) Adjust market expectations based on investor
views d) Optimize a portfolio based on its risk and return characteristics Answer: d)
Optimize a portfolio based on its risk and return characteristics
377. The "Market Timing" technique involves: a) Ignoring market trends b)
Adjusting portfolio allocations based on short-term market conditions c) Investing
only in index funds d) Holding onto assets for the long term Answer: b) Adjusting
portfolio allocations based on short-term market conditions
378. The technique that involves investing in assets with high dividend yields is
known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Dividend growth investing c) Passive
investing d) Active investing Answer: b) Dividend growth investing
379. The "Risk Parity" technique aims to: a) Maximize risk exposure in the
portfolio b) Minimize risk exposure in the portfolio c) Invest only in government
bonds d) Concentrate investments in a single asset Answer: b) Minimize risk exposure
in the portfolio
380. The "Crossover Rate" in investment evaluation refers to the point where: a)
Net Present Value (NPV) becomes positive b) Payback period is shorter c) IRR equals
the required rate of return d) The project becomes profitable Answer: c) IRR equals
the required rate of return
381. The "Capital Asset Pricing Model" (CAPM) is used to estimate: a) Risk-free
rate of return b) Market risk premium c) Inflation rate d) Dividend yield Answer: b)
Market risk premium
382. Which ratio measures the return generated by an investment compared to its
risk-free rate of return? a) Sharpe Ratio b) Treynor Ratio c) Jensen's Alpha d)
Information Ratio Answer: b) Treynor Ratio
383. The technique that involves using historical price and volume data to predict
future price movements is known as: a) Fundamental analysis b) Technical analysis c)
Quantitative analysis d) Ethical analysis Answer: b) Technical analysis
384. The "Information Ratio" measures the: a) Risk-free rate of return b) Excess
return per unit of total risk c) Excess return per unit of systematic risk d) Ability to
beat a market index consistently Answer: d) Ability to beat a market index
consistently
385. The concept of "Sunk Costs" is important to consider in investment evaluation
because they: a) Represent future cash flows b) Should be recovered before making
an investment c) Are not recoverable and should not influence decisions d) Should be
deducted from the initial investment Answer: c) Are not recoverable and should not
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386. The "Efficient Market Hypothesis" suggests that: a) Markets are always
inefficient b) Stock prices are completely unpredictable c) Stock prices reflect all
available information d) Investors should ignore diversification Answer: c) Stock
prices reflect all available information
387. The "Market Timing" technique involves: a) Ignoring market trends b)
Adjusting portfolio allocations based on short-term market conditions c) Investing
only in index funds d) Holding onto assets for the long term Answer: b) Adjusting
portfolio allocations based on short-term market conditions
388. The "Real Options" approach in investment evaluation considers: a) Only
tangible assets b) Only cash flows c) The value of managerial flexibility and decision-
making d) The Payback Period Answer: c) The value of managerial flexibility and
decision-making
389. The "Equivalent Annual Annuity" (EAA) method is used to: a) Compare
projects with the highest initial investment b) Compare projects with different cash
flow patterns c) Compare projects based on accounting profits d) Assess projects
without considering time value of money Answer: b) Compare projects with different
cash flow patterns
390. The technique that involves investing in assets with high dividend yields is
known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Dividend growth investing c) Passive
investing d) Active investing Answer: b) Dividend growth investing
391. The "Risk Parity" technique aims to: a) Maximize risk exposure in the
portfolio b) Minimize risk exposure in the portfolio c) Invest only in government
bonds d) Concentrate investments in a single asset Answer: b) Minimize risk exposure
in the portfolio
392. The "Crossover Rate" in investment evaluation refers to the point where: a)
Net Present Value (NPV) becomes positive b) Payback period is shorter c) IRR equals
the required rate of return d) The project becomes profitable Answer: c) IRR equals
the required rate of return
393. The "Capital Asset Pricing Model" (CAPM) is used to estimate: a) Risk-free
rate of return b) Market risk premium c) Inflation rate d) Dividend yield Answer: b)
Market risk premium
394. Which ratio measures the return generated by an investment compared to its
risk-free rate of return? a) Sharpe Ratio b) Treynor Ratio c) Jensen's Alpha d)
Information Ratio Answer: b) Treynor Ratio
395. The technique that involves using historical price and volume data to predict
future price movements is known as: a) Fundamental analysis b) Technical analysis c)
Quantitative analysis d) Ethical analysis Answer: b) Technical analysis
396. The "Information Ratio" measures the: a) Risk-free rate of return b) Excess
return per unit of total risk c) Excess return per unit of systematic risk d) Ability to
beat a market index consistently Answer: d) Ability to beat a market index
consistently
397. The concept of "Sunk Costs" is important to consider in investment evaluation
because they: a) Represent future cash flows b) Should be recovered before making
an investment c) Are not recoverable and should not influence decisions d) Should be
deducted from the initial investment Answer: c) Are not recoverable and should not
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398. The "Efficient Market Hypothesis" suggests that: a) Markets are always
inefficient b) Stock prices are completely unpredictable c) Stock prices reflect all
available information d) Investors should ignore diversification Answer: c) Stock
prices reflect all available information
399. The "Risk-Free Rate" used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
represents the: a) Minimum rate of return required by investors b) Average return of
the market c) Risk-free rate for investing in the stock market d) Dividend yield of a
stock Answer: a) Minimum rate of return required by investors
400. The "Arbitrage Pricing Theory" (APT) suggests that an asset's return is
influenced by: a) Market risk only b) Systematic risk factors only c) Both systematic
and unsystematic risk factors d) Unsystematic risk factors only Answer: c) Both
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Chapter 9: Risk Management and Hedging Strategies

401. Risk management involves: a) Eliminating all forms of risk b) Avoiding all
investments c) Identifying and mitigating potential risks d) Ignoring potential risks
Answer: c) Identifying and mitigating potential risks
402. Which of the following is NOT a type of risk commonly considered in
investment and portfolio management? a) Market risk b) Inflation risk c) Interest rate
risk d) Certain gain risk Answer: d) Certain gain risk
403. The potential for loss arising from fluctuations in market prices is known as:
a) Inflation risk b) Interest rate risk c) Market risk d) Liquidity risk Answer: c) Market
risk
404. The risk that a company's financial condition or creditworthiness will
deteriorate is referred to as: a) Credit risk b) Market risk c) Inflation risk d) Liquidity
risk Answer: a) Credit risk
405. Hedging is a risk management strategy that involves: a) Taking on additional
risk to maximize returns b) Ignoring risks and focusing on returns only c) Reducing or
minimizing risks d) Only investing in low-risk assets Answer: c) Reducing or
minimizing risks
406. Which risk management technique involves reducing the impact of risks by
investing in a variety of different assets? a) Diversification b) Market timing c)
Market forecasting d) Tactical asset allocation Answer: a) Diversification
407. The process of reducing a portfolio's exposure to a specific risk by using
financial instruments is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Market timing c)
Arbitrage d) Hedging Answer: d) Hedging
408. A "put option" gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to: a) Buy a
security at a specific price on or before a specified date b) Sell a security at a specific
price on or before a specified date c) Buy or sell a security at any time d) Ignore
market trends Answer: b) Sell a security at a specific price on or before a specified
date
409. A "call option" gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to: a) Buy a
security at a specific price on or before a specified date b) Sell a security at a specific
price on or before a specified date c) Buy or sell a security at any time d) Ignore
market trends Answer: a) Buy a security at a specific price on or before a specified
date
410. In options trading, the price at which the underlying security will be bought or
sold is known as the: a) Premium b) Strike price c) Intrinsic value d) Time value
Answer: b) Strike price
411. Which risk management technique involves buying securities that tend to
move in opposite directions to reduce overall risk? a) Arbitrage b) Hedging c)
Diversification d) Leverage Answer: c) Diversification
412. "Delta" in options trading refers to: a) The price of the option contract b) The
rate of change of an option's price relative to a change in the price of the underlying
asset c) The option's expiration date d) The option's intrinsic value Answer: b) The
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413. The risk that an investment's value will decrease due to changes in interest
rates is known as: a) Inflation risk b) Interest rate risk c) Market risk d) Credit risk
Answer: b) Interest rate risk
414. A "collar" strategy involves: a) Buying a put option and selling a call option b)
Buying a call option and selling a put option c) Buying and holding onto assets
indefinitely d) Ignoring potential risks Answer: a) Buying a put option and selling a
call option
415. Which of the following is an example of a derivative instrument used for risk
management? a) Government bonds b) Mutual funds c) Stocks d) Futures contracts
Answer: d) Futures contracts
416. "Value at Risk" (VaR) is a risk management technique that: a) Measures the
risk-free rate of return b) Predicts market trends c) Estimates the potential loss in
value of a portfolio over a specific time period d) Ignores potential risks Answer: c)
Estimates the potential loss in value of a portfolio over a specific time period
417. "Systematic risk" refers to: a) Risks specific to a particular company or asset
b) Risks that can be eliminated through diversification c) Risks that affect the entire
market or a specific sector d) Risks that are completely predictable Answer: c) Risks
that affect the entire market or a specific sector
418. The risk management technique that involves using options contracts to hedge
against potential losses in a portfolio is known as: a) Arbitrage b) Tactical asset
allocation c) Diversification d) Options trading Answer: d) Options trading
419. The risk management technique that involves using futures contracts to protect
against price fluctuations is called: a) Hedging b) Arbitrage c) Speculation d) Tactical
asset allocation Answer: a) Hedging
420. The risk management technique that involves adjusting a portfolio's allocation
based on market trends and economic conditions is known as: a) Tactical asset
allocation b) Market timing c) Passive investing d) Diversification Answer: a)
Tactical asset allocation
421. "Cross-Hedging" involves: a) Hedging against multiple risks using a single
derivative instrument b) Ignoring potential risks c) Hedging against a risk using a
different but related asset d) Buying and holding onto assets indefinitely Answer: c)
Hedging against a risk using a different but related asset
422. The risk management technique that involves investing in assets with low or
negative correlations to reduce overall portfolio risk is known as: a) Leverage b)
Diversification c) Tactical asset allocation d) Arbitrage Answer: b) Diversification
423. "Straddle" and "Strangle" are examples of options trading strategies that: a)
Aim to eliminate all risks b) Involve buying both call and put options simultaneously
c) Involve buying and holding onto assets indefinitely d) Focus solely on capital
preservation Answer: b) Involve buying both call and put options simultaneously
424. The "Black-Scholes-Merton Model" is used to: a) Calculate the future value of
an investment b) Estimate the risk-free rate of return c) Value options and other
derivatives d) Predict market trends Answer: c) Value options and other derivatives
425. "Hedging against inflation" refers to: a) Completely eliminating inflation risk
b) Reducing the impact of inflation on an investment's value c) Ignoring inflation risk
d) Only investing in low-risk assets Answer: b) Reducing the impact of inflation on an
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426. "Duration" is a measure used to assess the: a) Market risk of an investment b)

Credit risk of a company c) Interest rate risk of a bond d) Liquidity risk of an asset
Answer: c) Interest rate risk of a bond
427. "Beta" is a measure used to assess an investment's: a) Inflation risk b) Market
risk c) Credit risk d) Interest rate risk Answer: b) Market risk
428. The "Put-Call Parity" principle states that the price of a put option plus the
price of a call option: a) Is always equal to the market price of the underlying asset b)
Will always be less than the strike price c) Will always be greater than the market
price of the underlying asset d) Will always be equal to the strike price Answer: d)
Will always be equal to the strike price
429. The risk management technique that involves using financial derivatives to
transfer risk to another party is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b) Arbitrage c)
Speculation d) Risk transfer Answer: d) Risk transfer
430. "Liquidity risk" refers to the risk that: a) A company's financial condition will
deteriorate b) An investment's value will decrease due to changes in interest rates c)
An asset cannot be easily converted to cash without a significant loss of value d) A
portfolio is not diversified enough Answer: c) An asset cannot be easily converted to
cash without a significant loss of value
431. "Counterparty risk" refers to the risk that: a) An investment's value will
decrease due to changes in interest rates b) A company's financial condition will
deteriorate c) A derivative instrument will expire worthless d) An investment will
underperform a benchmark Answer: b) A company's financial condition will
deteriorate
432. The "Binomial Option Pricing Model" is used to: a) Calculate the future value
of an investment b) Estimate the risk-free rate of return c) Value options and other
derivatives d) Predict market trends Answer: c) Value options and other derivatives
433. "Stop-Loss Order" is a risk management technique used to: a) Prevent
investors from buying assets b) Ignore market trends c) Automatically sell an asset if
its price falls to a certain level d) Only invest in high-risk assets Answer: c)
Automatically sell an asset if its price falls to a certain level
434. Which risk management technique involves offsetting the potential losses of
an investment by holding a contrary position in a related security? a) Tactical asset
allocation b) Diversification c) Arbitrage d) Hedging Answer: c) Arbitrage
435. The "Variance" and "Standard Deviation" are measures used to assess an
investment's: a) Inflation risk b) Market risk c) Credit risk d) Interest rate risk
Answer: b) Market risk
436. The risk management technique that involves adjusting the proportions of
various assets in a portfolio based on market conditions is known as: a) Tactical asset
allocation b) Diversification c) Passive investing d) Arbitrage Answer: a) Tactical
asset allocation
437. "Currency risk" refers to the risk that: a) A company's financial condition will
deteriorate b) An investment's value will decrease due to changes in interest rates c)
Exchange rate fluctuations will impact the value of investments denominated in
foreign currencies d) A derivative instrument will expire worthless Answer: c)
Exchange rate fluctuations will impact the value of investments denominated in
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438. The risk management technique that involves using financial instruments to
limit exposure to a specific risk is known as: a) Tactical asset allocation b)
Diversification c) Hedging d) Passive investing Answer: c) Hedging
439. "Foreign exchange forward contracts" are used to: a) Eliminate all currency
risk b) Speculate on exchange rate movements c) Lock in an exchange rate for a
future transaction d) Ignore exchange rate fluctuations Answer: c) Lock in an
exchange rate for a future transaction
440. "Tracking error" is a measure used to assess: a) Market risk of an investment
b) Credit risk of a company c) Interest rate risk of a bond d) How closely an
investment's performance matches that of a benchmark Answer: d) How closely an
investment's performance matches that of a benchmark
441. "Value at Risk" (VaR) is a risk management technique that: a) Measures the
risk-free rate of return b) Predicts market trends c) Estimates the potential loss in
value of a portfolio over a specific time period d) Ignores potential risks Answer: c)
Estimates the potential loss in value of a portfolio over a specific time period
442. "Systematic risk" refers to: a) Risks specific to a particular company or asset
b) Risks that can be eliminated through diversification c) Risks that affect the entire
market or a specific sector d) Risks that are completely predictable Answer: c) Risks
that affect the entire market or a specific sector
443. The risk management technique that involves using options contracts to hedge
against potential losses in a portfolio is known as: a) Arbitrage b) Tactical asset
allocation c) Diversification d) Options trading Answer: d) Options trading
444. The risk management technique that involves using futures contracts to protect
against price fluctuations is called: a) Hedging b) Arbitrage c) Speculation d) Tactical
asset allocation Answer: a) Hedging
445. The risk management technique that involves adjusting a portfolio's allocation
based on market trends and economic conditions is known as: a) Tactical asset
allocation b) Market timing c) Passive investing d) Diversification Answer: a)
Tactical asset allocation
446. "Cross-Hedging" involves: a) Hedging against multiple risks using a single
derivative instrument b) Ignoring potential risks c) Hedging against a risk using a
different but related asset d) Buying and holding onto assets indefinitely Answer: c)
Hedging against a risk using a different but related asset
447. The risk management technique that involves investing in assets with low or
negative correlations to reduce overall portfolio risk is known as: a) Leverage b)
Diversification c) Tactical asset allocation d) Arbitrage Answer: b) Diversification
448. "Straddle" and "Strangle" are examples of options trading strategies that: a)
Aim to eliminate all risks b) Involve buying both call and put options simultaneously
c) Involve buying and holding onto assets indefinitely d) Focus solely on capital
preservation Answer: b) Involve buying both call and put options simultaneously
449. The "Black-Scholes-Merton Model" is used to: a) Calculate the future value of
an investment b) Estimate the risk-free rate of return c) Value options and other
derivatives d) Predict market trends Answer: c) Value options and other derivatives
450. "Hedging against inflation" refers to: a) Completely eliminating inflation risk
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d) Only investing in low-risk assets Answer: b) Reducing the impact of inflation on an

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Chapter 10: Retirement Planning and Investment

451. Retirement planning involves: a) Ignoring the need for financial security in old
age b) Relying solely on government pensions c) Planning and saving for a financially
secure retirement d) Investing only in high-risk assets Answer: c) Planning and saving
for a financially secure retirement
452. The process of accumulating funds over time to provide income during
retirement is known as: a) Inflation risk b) Retirement planning c) Market timing d)
Day trading Answer: b) Retirement planning
453. "Compound interest" in retirement planning refers to: a) Interest that is earned
without any compounding b) Interest that is calculated only once a year c) Interest
that is calculated on both the initial investment and any previously earned interest d)
Interest that is fixed and does not change over time Answer: c) Interest that is
calculated on both the initial investment and any previously earned interest
454. The "Rule of 72" is a simple formula used to estimate: a) The future value of
an investment b) The number of years it takes for an investment to double in value c)
The amount of tax owed on an investment d) The average rate of return on an
investment Answer: b) The number of years it takes for an investment to double in
value
455. "Annuities" are often used in retirement planning to provide: a) A lump-sum
payment at retirement b) A guaranteed source of income during retirement c) Tax-free
investment growth d) High-risk investment options Answer: b) A guaranteed source
of income during retirement
456. Which retirement plan allows employees to make pre-tax contributions and
offers tax-deferred growth until withdrawals are made during retirement? a)
Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) b) Roth IRA c) 401(k) plan d)
Social Security Answer: c) 401(k) plan
457. In a "Roth IRA," contributions are made: a) With pre-tax income b) With
after-tax income c) With employer contributions only d) With high-risk assets
Answer: b) With after-tax income
458. The "Required Minimum Distribution" (RMD) is the minimum amount that
must be withdrawn annually from: a) A Roth IRA b) A 401(k) plan c) A Traditional
IRA after reaching a certain age d) A pension plan Answer: c) A Traditional IRA after
reaching a certain age
459. Which retirement plan is specifically designed for self-employed individuals
and small business owners? a) Roth IRA b) 401(k) plan c) Simplified Employee
Pension (SEP) IRA d) Social Security Answer: c) Simplified Employee Pension
(SEP) IRA
460. The "vesting period" in a retirement plan refers to: a) The period during which
contributions are made b) The time it takes for an investment to double in value c)
The time it takes to become eligible for employer contributions d) The period during
which an investment is locked in Answer: c) The time it takes to become eligible for
employer contributions
461. "Asset allocation" in retirement planning involves: a) Concentrating
investments in a single asset class b) Investing only in high-risk assets c) Spreading
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potential risks Answer: c) Spreading investments across different asset classes to

manage risk and return
462. "Risk tolerance" in retirement planning refers to: a) The level of risk that is
guaranteed in any investment b) The ability to eliminate all investment risks c) An
investor's willingness and ability to tolerate fluctuations in the value of investments d)
The ability to predict market trends Answer: c) An investor's willingness and ability
to tolerate fluctuations in the value of investments
463. The "life expectancy" of an individual is an important factor in retirement
planning because it affects: a) The initial investment amount b) The rate of return on
investments c) The amount of money needed for retirement d) The ability to borrow
money for retirement Answer: c) The amount of money needed for retirement
464. "Dollar-cost averaging" is a strategy used in retirement planning that involves:
a) Investing a large lump-sum amount at once b) Investing in low-risk assets only c)
Investing a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of market
conditions d) Ignoring market trends Answer: c) Investing a fixed amount of money at
regular intervals, regardless of market conditions
465. The process of transitioning from working life to retirement is often referred to
as: a) Portfolio management b) Asset allocation c) Lifestyle inflation d) The
retirement phase Answer: d) The retirement phase
466. "Inflation risk" in retirement planning refers to the risk that: a) Retirement
plans will not provide any returns b) Investments will become too conservative c) The
cost of living will increase over time, reducing the purchasing power of savings d)
Government pensions will be insufficient Answer: c) The cost of living will increase
over time, reducing the purchasing power of savings
467. The "annuitization" process involves: a) Investing in high-risk assets b)
Converting a lump-sum amount into a series of regular payments, often for life c)
Liquidating all investments before retirement d) Ignoring potential risks Answer: b)
Converting a lump-sum amount into a series of regular payments, often for life
468. "Longevity risk" in retirement planning refers to: a) The risk of outliving one's
savings and investments b) The risk of making poor investment choices c) The risk of
not earning a high enough return d) The risk of inflation reducing the value of
investments Answer: a) The risk of outliving one's savings and investments
469. "Social Security" is a government program that provides: a) Guaranteed
investment returns b) Tax-free investment growth c) A safety net of income for
retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors d) High-risk investment options Answer:
c) A safety net of income for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors
470. The "full retirement age" for Social Security benefits is typically: a) 55 years
old b) 62 years old c) 65 years old d) 70 years old Answer: c) 65 years old
471. The "early retirement penalty" for Social Security benefits refers to: a) A
reduction in benefits if an individual retires before reaching the full retirement age b)
A reduction in benefits if an individual continues to work past the full retirement age
c) The inability to access Social Security benefits d) The inability to claim benefits if
an individual retires early Answer: a) A reduction in benefits if an individual retires
before reaching the full retirement age
472. "401(k) plans" and "Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)" are examples of:
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strategies d) Tax-advantaged retirement accounts Answer: d) Tax-advantaged

retirement accounts
473. The "backdoor Roth IRA" is a strategy used by individuals with higher
incomes to: a) Avoid paying taxes on their retirement savings b) Convert a Traditional
IRA to a Roth IRA c) Bypass the income limits for contributing to a Roth IRA d)
Withdraw money from a retirement account before retirement Answer: c) Bypass the
income limits for contributing to a Roth IRA
474. "Sequence of returns risk" in retirement planning refers to the: a) Risk of not
receiving Social Security benefits b) Risk of outliving one's savings and investments
c) Risk of having too many investment options d) Risk of receiving high returns
during retirement Answer: b) Risk of outliving one's savings and investments
475. The retirement planning strategy that involves gradually reducing the
allocation to higher-risk assets as retirement approaches is called: a) Tactical asset
allocation b) Diversification c) Dollar-cost averaging d) Dynamic asset allocation
Answer: d) Dynamic asset allocation
476. The "Monte Carlo simulation" is a retirement planning tool used to: a) Predict
the exact future value of an investment b) Estimate the impact of inflation on
retirement savings c) Analyze the potential range of investment returns and their
impact on retirement income d) Calculate taxes on retirement savings Answer: c)
Analyze the potential range of investment returns and their impact on retirement
income
477. "Long-term care insurance" is a product designed to cover: a) Losses in the
stock market b) Inflation risk c) Medical and personal care services that may be
needed during retirement d) Social Security benefits Answer: c) Medical and personal
care services that may be needed during retirement
478. The retirement planning approach that focuses on maintaining the same
lifestyle throughout retirement is known as: a) Lifestyle inflation b) Fixed allocation
strategy c) Inflation risk management d) Consistent withdrawal strategy Answer: a)
Lifestyle inflation
479. "Target-date funds" are retirement investment options that automatically
adjust the asset allocation based on the: a) Market conditions b) Investor's risk
tolerance c) Investor's age and expected retirement date d) Investor's financial goals
Answer: c) Investor's age and expected retirement date
480. The retirement planning strategy that involves determining a safe withdrawal
rate from retirement savings to avoid outliving the funds is known as: a) Dynamic
asset allocation b) Tactical asset allocation c) Dollar-cost averaging d) Withdrawal
rate strategy Answer: d) Withdrawal rate strategy
481. "Required Minimum Distribution" (RMD) rules apply to which type of
retirement account? a) Roth IRA b) Traditional IRA c) 401(k) plan d) Health Savings
Account (HSA) Answer: b) Traditional IRA
482. "Medicare" is a government program that provides: a) Retirement planning
services b) Tax-free investment options c) Health insurance coverage for individuals
age 65 and older d) Disability benefits Answer: c) Health insurance coverage for
individuals age 65 and older
483. Which retirement planning strategy involves investing in a mix of stocks,
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Fixed allocation strategy b) Dynamic asset allocation c) Tactical asset allocation d)

Dollar-cost averaging Answer: a) Fixed allocation strategy
484. "Health Savings Accounts" (HSAs) offer tax advantages and are typically used
to cover: a) Long-term care expenses b) Investment losses c) Educational expenses d)
Qualified medical expenses Answer: d) Qualified medical expenses
485. The concept of "sequence risk" in retirement planning refers to the potential
negative impact of: a) Inflation on retirement income b) Early retirement on Social
Security benefits c) Receiving high returns on investments d) Market volatility early
in retirement Answer: d) Market volatility early in retirement
486. The term "annuitization" in retirement planning refers to: a) Selling all
investments before retirement b) Converting retirement savings into an annuity for
guaranteed income c) Investing only in high-risk assets d) Planning for long-term care
expenses Answer: b) Converting retirement savings into an annuity for guaranteed
income
487. Which of the following is a potential source of retirement income for
individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes? a) 401(k) plans b)
Traditional IRAs c) Pension plans d) Annuities Answer: c) Pension plans
488. The "bucket strategy" in retirement planning involves: a) Investing all
retirement savings in one asset class b) Using multiple bank accounts for retirement
savings c) Allocating retirement savings into different "buckets" based on short-term,
mid-term, and long-term needs d) Ignoring potential risks Answer: c) Allocating
retirement savings into different "buckets" based on short-term, mid-term, and long-
term needs
489. "Portfolio withdrawal rate" refers to the: a) Amount an investor contributes to
a retirement account b) Rate at which an investor deposits money into a retirement
account c) Rate at which an investor withdraws money from a retirement account
during retirement d) Rate at which an investor receives Social Security benefits
Answer: c) Rate at which an investor withdraws money from a retirement account
during retirement
490. "Spousal IRA" is a retirement planning option that allows: a) A spouse to
contribute to their partner's IRA b) A non-working spouse to contribute to their own
IRA based on the working spouse's income c) A non-working spouse to contribute to
their own IRA regardless of income d) Only single individuals to contribute to an IRA
Answer: b) A non-working spouse to contribute to their own IRA based on the
working spouse's income
491. The "coasting" or "glide-path" approach to retirement planning involves: a)
Aggressively investing in high-risk assets during retirement b) Maintaining a
consistent asset allocation throughout retirement c) Gradually reducing exposure to
high-risk assets during retirement d) Only investing in low-risk assets during
retirement Answer: c) Gradually reducing exposure to high-risk assets during
retirement
492. "Reverse mortgage" is a financial product used in retirement planning that
involves: a) Borrowing money against the value of a home and receiving regular
payments b) Selling a home to a family member at a reduced price c) Liquidating all
investments before retirement d) Bypassing Social Security benefits Answer: a)
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493. The "Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation" (PBGC) is a government agency

that: a) Provides health insurance coverage for retirees b) Insures retirement savings
against market losses c) Insures private defined benefit pension plans in case of plan
termination d) Provides tax-free investment options Answer: c) Insures private
defined benefit pension plans in case of plan termination
494. "Medigap" policies are designed to cover: a) Losses in the stock market b)
Lifestyle inflation during retirement c) Medical expenses not covered by Medicare d)
High-risk investment options Answer: c) Medical expenses not covered by Medicare
495. "In-service withdrawals" from retirement plans allow participants to: a)
Withdraw funds without any penalties b) Bypass the vesting period c) Withdraw
funds while still employed, typically for rollover into another retirement account d)
Borrow money from the employer Answer: c) Withdraw funds while still employed,
typically for rollover into another retirement account
496. "Catch-up contributions" in retirement plans allow individuals aged 50 and
older to: a) Contribute more to their retirement accounts than younger individuals b)
Withdraw funds from their retirement accounts without any penalties c) Bypass the
vesting period d) Invest only in high-risk assets Answer: a) Contribute more to their
retirement accounts than younger individuals
497. "Qualified longevity annuity contracts" (QLACs) are designed to: a) Provide a
guaranteed income during retirement b) Eliminate inflation risk c) Insure retirement
savings against market losses d) Provide a guaranteed income for a specific period
Answer: a) Provide a guaranteed income during retirement
498. The retirement planning strategy that involves investing a fixed percentage of
income regardless of market conditions is called: a) Dollar-cost averaging b) Tactical
asset allocation c) Constant dollar plan d) Dynamic asset allocation Answer: c)
Constant dollar plan
499. The "savings rate" in retirement planning refers to: a) The interest rate on
retirement savings accounts b) The amount an investor contributes to a retirement
account c) The rate at which an investor withdraws money from a retirement account
d) The rate at which an investor receives Social Security benefits Answer: b) The
amount an investor contributes to a retirement account
500. The "retirement savings gap" refers to: a) The difference between Social
Security benefits and pension income b) The difference between an individual's
desired retirement lifestyle and their estimated retirement savings c) The difference
between an individual's pre-retirement income and post-retirement income d) The
difference between the value of investments during retirement and their original value
Answer: b) The difference between an individual's desired retirement lifestyle and
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Chapter 11: Ethical and Sustainable Investing

501. Ethical and sustainable investing, often referred to as "ESG investing,"
considers: a) Only financial returns b) Environmental, social, and governance factors
alongside financial returns c) Environmental factors only d) Social factors only
Answer: b) Environmental, social, and governance factors alongside financial returns
502. The "E" in ESG investing stands for: a) Economic factors b) Environmental
factors c) Ethical considerations d) Earnings per share Answer: b) Environmental
factors
503. Which of the following is an example of an "environmental" factor in ESG
investing? a) Employee diversity b) Customer satisfaction c) Carbon emissions d)
CEO compensation Answer: c) Carbon emissions
504. The "S" in ESG investing stands for: a) Sustainable factors b) Social factors c)
Shareholder value d) Stock market performance Answer: b) Social factors
505. Which of the following is an example of a "social" factor in ESG investing? a)
Employee turnover b) Water usage c) Financial performance d) Market capitalization
Answer: a) Employee turnover
506. The "G" in ESG investing stands for: a) Goodwill b) Governance factors c)
Global trends d) Gross margin Answer: b) Governance factors
507. Which of the following is an example of a "governance" factor in ESG
investing? a) Carbon emissions b) CEO compensation c) Employee diversity d) Social
impact Answer: b) CEO compensation
508. Ethical investing often involves avoiding companies involved in: a) Social
initiatives b) Environmental protection c) Controversial activities or industries d)
Governance best practices Answer: c) Controversial activities or industries
509. "Sustainable investing" aims to invest in companies that: a) Focus solely on
maximizing short-term profits b) Strive to achieve positive environmental, social, and
economic outcomes c) Are only profitable in the long term d) Ignore social and
governance considerations Answer: b) Strive to achieve positive environmental,
social, and economic outcomes
510. The goal of ethical and sustainable investing is to: a) Maximize financial
returns at any cost b) Consider only financial factors in investment decisions c) Align
financial returns with positive societal and environmental impacts d) Focus solely on
short-term profitability Answer: c) Align financial returns with positive societal and
environmental impacts
511. "Negative screening" in ethical investing involves: a) Only considering stocks
with high earnings b) Excluding companies involved in controversial activities from
the investment portfolio c) Excluding companies with diverse boards d) Investing in
companies with high carbon emissions Answer: b) Excluding companies involved in
controversial activities from the investment portfolio
512. "Positive screening" in ethical investing involves: a) Only considering
companies with low profits b) Excluding companies with strong governance practices
c) Investing in companies that align with certain values or criteria d) Ignoring social
and environmental considerations Answer: c) Investing in companies that align with
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513. The practice of engaging with companies to encourage positive ESG behaviors
is known as: a) Active trading b) Passive investing c) Impact investing d) Shareholder
engagement Answer: d) Shareholder engagement
514. "Impact investing" focuses on investing in companies that: a) Maximize short-
term profits b) Ignore social and environmental considerations c) Generate positive
social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns d) Have the highest
market capitalization Answer: c) Generate positive social and environmental impacts
alongside financial returns
515. The "triple bottom line" concept in sustainable investing includes
considerations for: a) Financial, environmental, and political factors b) Profit, people,
and planet c) Earnings, equity, and efficiency d) Governance, growth, and global
impact Answer: b) Profit, people, and planet
516. The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
encourage: a) Ignoring social and environmental considerations in investment
decisions b) Focusing solely on maximizing financial returns c) Incorporating ESG
factors into investment analysis and decision-making d) Excluding all companies
involved in controversial activities Answer: c) Incorporating ESG factors into
investment analysis and decision-making
517. "Green bonds" are issued by companies and governments to raise funds for: a)
Traditional investment projects b) Controversial activities c) Environmentally-
friendly projects and initiatives d) High-risk ventures Answer: c) Environmentally-
friendly projects and initiatives
518. The "Carbon Disclosure Project" (CDP) is a global initiative that encourages
companies to disclose their: a) Financial statements b) Employee compensation c)
Carbon emissions and strategies to manage climate change risks d) Social impact
initiatives Answer: c) Carbon emissions and strategies to manage climate change risks
519. "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs) are a set of global goals adopted by
the United Nations to address: a) Economic growth only b) Environmental factors
only c) Social factors only d) A wide range of environmental, social, and economic
challenges Answer: d) A wide range of environmental, social, and economic
challenges
520. "Corporate social responsibility" (CSR) refers to: a) Focusing solely on
financial profitability b) Excluding environmental factors from investment decisions
c) Companies' efforts to contribute positively to society and the environment d)
Ignoring shareholders' interests Answer: c) Companies' efforts to contribute positively
to society and the environment
521. The practice of "greenwashing" involves: a) Supporting environmentally-
friendly initiatives b) Transparently disclosing ESG practices c) Misleadingly
portraying a company as more environmentally responsible than it actually is d)
Encouraging shareholder engagement Answer: c) Misleadingly portraying a company
as more environmentally responsible than it actually is
522. "Ethical indices" or "sustainability indices" are stock market indices that: a)
Include only companies with high profits b) Ignore ESG considerations c) Include
companies meeting certain ethical and sustainability criteria d) Focus on companies
with low market capitalization Answer: c) Include companies meeting certain ethical
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523. "Stakeholder capitalism" is an approach in which companies prioritize the

interests of: a) Only shareholders b) The government c) All stakeholders, including
employees, customers, and communities d) Only executives Answer: c) All
stakeholders, including employees, customers, and communities
524. The concept of "fiduciary duty" in ethical investing refers to: a) Maximizing
short-term profits b) Prioritizing environmental factors over financial returns c) The
legal obligation of investment professionals to act in the best interests of their clients
d) Ignoring social and governance factors Answer: c) The legal obligation of
investment professionals to act in the best interests of their clients
525. "Proxy voting" allows shareholders to: a) Sell their shares in a company b)
Contribute to a company's ESG initiatives c) Vote on corporate matters and influence
company decisions d) Ignore their responsibility as shareholders Answer: c) Vote on
corporate matters and influence company decisions
526. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides guidelines for: a) Maximizing
short-term profits b) Financial reporting only c) Reporting ESG performance and
impacts d) Reporting only on environmental factors Answer: c) Reporting ESG
performance and impacts
527. The concept of "carbon footprint" refers to: a) The total market value of a
company's stocks b) The total amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by a
company c) The level of financial profitability of a company d) The market
capitalization of a company Answer: b) The total amount of carbon dioxide emissions
produced by a company
528. "Divestment" in ethical investing refers to: a) Investing in companies with
high ESG scores b) Ignoring social and environmental factors c) Selling off
investments in companies involved in controversial activities d) Selling off
investments in socially responsible companies Answer: c) Selling off investments in
companies involved in controversial activities
529. The practice of "engagement" in ethical investing involves: a) Investing
without any consideration of ESG factors b) Supporting companies without any
financial return expectations c) Collaborating with companies to encourage positive
ESG behaviors d) Selling off investments in socially responsible companies Answer:
c) Collaborating with companies to encourage positive ESG behaviors
530. The concept of "fiduciary duty" in ethical investing: a) Requires investors to
only consider financial returns b) Requires investors to ignore environmental factors
c) Acknowledges the legal obligation to consider ESG factors when making
investment decisions d) Acknowledges the legal obligation to invest only in high-risk
assets Answer: c) Acknowledges the legal obligation to consider ESG factors when
making investment decisions
531. The practice of "best-in-class" investing involves: a) Investing in companies
with the highest market capitalization b) Investing only in low-risk assets c) Investing
in companies that perform well in specific ESG criteria compared to their peers d)
Ignoring ESG factors entirely Answer: c) Investing in companies that perform well in
specific ESG criteria compared to their peers
532. The "Carbon Trust Standard" is a certification that recognizes companies for
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Managing and reducing carbon emissions d) Ignoring environmental regulations

Answer: c) Managing and reducing carbon emissions
533. "Responsible investment policy" refers to: a) An investment strategy focused
solely on high returns b) A policy that disregards social and environmental factors c)
A formal policy outlining how ESG factors are integrated into investment decisions d)
A policy that prioritizes short-term profits over all else Answer: c) A formal policy
outlining how ESG factors are integrated into investment decisions
534. The "UN Global Compact" encourages companies to adhere to principles
related to: a) Financial reporting b) Corporate social responsibility c) Avoiding
shareholder interests d) Ignoring ethical considerations Answer: b) Corporate social
responsibility
535. "Microfinance" investments often focus on supporting: a) Large corporations
b) Socially responsible companies c) Small-scale entrepreneurs and projects in
underserved communities d) Companies with the highest market capitalization
Answer: c) Small-scale entrepreneurs and projects in underserved communities
536. "Community investing" involves directing funds towards: a) High-risk
investments b) Stock market indices c) Investments that benefit underserved
communities and social enterprises d) Only large corporations Answer: c) Investments
that benefit underserved communities and social enterprises
537. "Sustainable supply chain" initiatives focus on promoting: a) Short-term
profits b) Economic growth c) Ethical and responsible practices throughout the entire
supply chain d) Ignoring supply chain considerations Answer: c) Ethical and
responsible practices throughout the entire supply chain
538. "Circular economy" principles in sustainable investing aim to: a) Promote
wasteful consumption b) Maximize short-term profits c) Minimize waste and promote
resource efficiency d) Ignore environmental factors Answer: c) Minimize waste and
promote resource efficiency
539. The concept of "water stewardship" in sustainable investing involves: a)
Ignoring water-related risks b) Maximizing water usage for economic growth c)
Managing and conserving water resources responsibly d) Focusing solely on financial
returns Answer: c) Managing and conserving water resources responsibly
540. "Gender lens investing" focuses on: a) Excluding gender-diverse companies b)
Maximizing short-term profits c) Investing in companies that promote gender equality
and women's empowerment d) Ignoring social factors Answer: c) Investing in
companies that promote gender equality and women's empowerment
541. The "Global Impact Investing Network" (GIIN) promotes: a) Ignoring social
and environmental factors b) Investing only in high-risk assets c) Impact investments
that generate positive social and environmental outcomes d) Focusing solely on
financial returns Answer: c) Impact investments that generate positive social and
environmental outcomes
542. "Sustainable bonds" are issued to raise funds for: a) Traditional investment
projects b) Controversial activities c) Socially responsible projects and initiatives d)
High-risk ventures Answer: c) Socially responsible projects and initiatives
543. The concept of "resilience" in sustainable investing refers to: a) Maximizing
short-term profits b) Building and maintaining a strong and adaptable business model
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environmental factors Answer: b) Building and maintaining a strong and adaptable

business model that can withstand challenges
544. "B Corp" certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of: a)
Profitability b) Market capitalization c) Social and environmental performance,
transparency, and accountability d) Governance practices Answer: c) Social and
environmental performance, transparency, and accountability
545. "Climate risk" in sustainable investing refers to: a) The risk of political
instability b) The risk of social unrest c) The potential financial and operational risks
posed by climate change and related policies d) The risk of economic downturns
Answer: c) The potential financial and operational risks posed by climate change and
related policies
546. The "Paris Agreement" is an international treaty aimed at: a) Ignoring climate
change b) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming c)
Promoting high-risk investments d) Supporting fossil fuel industries Answer: b)
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming
547. The concept of "just transition" in sustainable investing refers to: a) Ignoring
social factors b) Transitioning to renewable energy sources without considering
workers and communities impacted by the shift c) Prioritizing financial returns over
all else d) Transitioning to a low-carbon economy while ensuring the well-being of
workers and communities Answer: d) Transitioning to a low-carbon economy while
ensuring the well-being of workers and communities
548. The "SASB" framework provides industry-specific sustainability accounting
standards that help companies disclose: a) Financial statements b) Stock performance
c) ESG performance and material factors d) Short-term profits Answer: c) ESG
performance and material factors
549. "Carbon pricing" mechanisms aim to: a) Maximize carbon emissions b)
Minimize carbon emissions c) Ignore climate change risks d) Promote fossil fuel
consumption Answer: b) Minimize carbon emissions
550. "Blue economy" principles in sustainable investing focus on: a) Maximizing
profits from ocean resources without considering environmental impacts b) Ignoring
environmental risks c) Promoting sustainable use of ocean resources while
considering environmental, social, and economic factors d) Focusing solely on short-
term profitability Answer: c) Promoting sustainable use of ocean resources while
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Chapter 12: International Investing

551. International investing involves: a) Investing only in domestic markets b)
Investing only in foreign markets c) Investing in both domestic and foreign markets d)
Ignoring investment opportunities outside of domestic markets Answer: c) Investing
in both domestic and foreign markets
552. "Globalization" refers to: a) Focusing solely on domestic investments b) The
process of integrating economies and cultures across the world c) Ignoring
international investment opportunities d) Investing only in one country's stock market
Answer: b) The process of integrating economies and cultures across the world
553. An "American Depositary Receipt (ADR)" is: a) A document issued to
international investors for tax purposes b) A type of government bond issued by
foreign countries c) A certificate representing ownership in foreign companies' shares,
traded on U.S. exchanges d) A legal document required for investing in foreign
markets Answer: c) A certificate representing ownership in foreign companies' shares,
traded on U.S. exchanges
554. "Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)" involves: a) Investing in foreign stocks
only b) Investing in domestic stocks only c) Investing in foreign real estate d)
Investing in foreign companies to gain management control Answer: d) Investing in
foreign companies to gain management control
555. The "Currency Risk" or "Exchange Rate Risk" in international investing refers
to: a) The risk of investing in foreign stocks b) The risk of changes in foreign interest
rates c) The risk of changes in exchange rates impacting investment returns d) The
risk of changes in commodity prices impacting investments Answer: c) The risk of
changes in exchange rates impacting investment returns
556. "Political Risk" in international investing refers to: a) The risk of political
instability affecting investment returns b) The risk of investing in foreign currency c)
The risk of changes in interest rates d) The risk of investing in foreign stocks Answer:
a) The risk of political instability affecting investment returns
557. "Diversification" in international investing refers to: a) Investing only in one
foreign country's stock market b) Investing in domestic stocks c) Spreading
investments across different countries and markets d) Investing only in one industry
Answer: c) Spreading investments across different countries and markets
558. The concept of "Home Bias" in international investing refers to: a) Focusing
solely on domestic investments b) Focusing solely on foreign investments c) Investing
equally in domestic and foreign markets d) Ignoring investment opportunities
Answer: a) Focusing solely on domestic investments
559. "International Equity Funds" primarily invest in: a) Only domestic stocks b)
Only foreign stocks c) A mix of domestic and foreign stocks d) Only government
bonds Answer: c) A mix of domestic and foreign stocks
560. "Mutual funds" and "Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)" are common
investment vehicles used in international investing because they offer: a) High-risk
returns b) Low-risk returns c) Instant liquidity d) Tax benefits Answer: c) Instant
liquidity
561. "Global Bonds" are debt securities issued by: a) Only domestic governments
b) Only foreign governments c) Both domestic and foreign governments d) Only
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562. "Foreign Bond Funds" invest in: a) Only domestic government bonds b) Only
foreign government bonds c) A mix of domestic and foreign government bonds d)
Only domestic corporate bonds Answer: b) Only foreign government bonds
563. The "MSCI World Index" represents the performance of: a) Only domestic
stock markets b) Only one foreign stock market c) A broad range of global stock
markets d) A specific industry in foreign markets Answer: c) A broad range of global
stock markets
564. The "Emerging Markets" refer to countries that: a) Have the most advanced
economies in the world b) Are focused solely on domestic markets c) Are undergoing
rapid economic growth and development d) Have stagnant economies Answer: c) Are
undergoing rapid economic growth and development
565. "BRICS" is an acronym that represents: a) A type of international bond b) A
type of exchange rate c) A group of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia,
India, China, and South Africa d) A type of global equity index Answer: c) A group
of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
566. "Frontier Markets" refer to countries that are: a) Fully developed with
advanced economies b) Less developed and have smaller stock markets compared to
emerging markets c) Fully isolated from international trade d) Experiencing negative
economic growth Answer: b) Less developed and have smaller stock markets
compared to emerging markets
567. "Currency Hedging" in international investing involves: a) Ignoring currency
risk b) Investing only in domestic currency c) Using financial instruments to mitigate
the impact of currency fluctuations on investments d) Investing only in foreign
currency Answer: c) Using financial instruments to mitigate the impact of currency
fluctuations on investments
568. "Global Funds" invest in: a) Only domestic stocks b) Only foreign stocks c)
Both domestic and foreign stocks d) Only government bonds Answer: c) Both
domestic and foreign stocks
569. "Single-Country Funds" focus on investing in: a) Only domestic stocks b)
Only foreign stocks c) Both domestic and foreign stocks d) A specific foreign
country's stock market Answer: d) A specific foreign country's stock market
570. The "Efficient Frontier" in international portfolio management refers to: a)
The optimal allocation of assets in a single country b) The optimal allocation of assets
in a specific industry c) The optimal allocation of assets across different countries to
achieve the highest return for a given level of risk d) The optimal allocation of assets
in government bonds Answer: c) The optimal allocation of assets across different
countries to achieve the highest return for a given level of risk
571. "Country Risk" in international investing refers to: a) The risk of investing in a
single country b) The risk of investing in an industry c) The risk of currency
fluctuations d) The risk of political instability Answer: a) The risk of investing in a
single country
572. "Systematic Risk" in international investing is also known as: a) Unsystematic
Risk b) Market Risk c) Currency Risk d) Political Risk Answer: b) Market Risk
573. "Unsystematic Risk" in international investing is also known as: a) Market
Risk b) Currency Risk c) Diversifiable Risk d) Systematic Risk Answer: c)
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574. The concept of "Arbitrage" in international investing involves: a) Buying and

holding assets for the long term b) Buying assets at a lower price in one market and
simultaneously selling them at a higher price in another market c) Investing only in
domestic markets d) Ignoring investment opportunities outside of domestic markets
Answer: b) Buying assets at a lower price in one market and simultaneously selling
them at a higher price in another market
575. "Foreign Exchange Market" (Forex) is where: a) Only domestic currency is
traded b) Only foreign currency is traded c) Currencies of different countries are
traded against each other d) Stocks of different countries are traded Answer: c)
Currencies of different countries are traded against each other
576. "Cross-Border Listings" refer to: a) Listing domestic companies on foreign
stock exchanges b) Listing foreign companies on domestic stock exchanges c) Listing
domestic companies on domestic stock exchanges d) Listing only government bonds
on foreign stock exchanges Answer: b) Listing foreign companies on domestic stock
exchanges
577. "Sovereign Wealth Funds" (SWFs) are: a) Mutual funds investing only in
foreign stocks b) Investment funds managed by a country's government to invest in
various assets c) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on global markets d) Funds
invested in the domestic stock market Answer: b) Investment funds managed by a
country's government to invest in various assets
578. "Country Allocation" in international investing refers to: a) Allocating
investments only in domestic stocks b) Allocating investments only in foreign stocks
c) Allocating investments across different countries' markets d) Allocating
investments in domestic and foreign bonds Answer: c) Allocating investments across
different countries' markets
579. "Portfolio Diversification" in international investing aims to: a) Concentrate
investments in a single country's market for higher returns b) Ignore foreign markets
c) Spread investments across different countries to reduce risk d) Concentrate
investments in a single industry Answer: c) Spread investments across different
countries to reduce risk
580. "A Fund of Funds" in international investing invests in: a) Only domestic
stocks b) Only foreign stocks c) Both domestic and foreign stocks d) Other mutual
funds or investment funds Answer: d) Other mutual funds or investment funds
581. The concept of "Political Capital" in international investing refers to: a) The
money invested in foreign politics b) The financial resources available for investment
c) The power and influence that can be leveraged through political connections d) The
concept of investing in government bonds Answer: c) The power and influence that
can be leveraged through political connections
582. "Global Macro Strategies" in international investing focus on: a) Investing
only in one specific industry b) Analyzing and investing based on global economic
trends and events c) Ignoring political events d) Only investing in domestic stocks
Answer: b) Analyzing and investing based on global economic trends and events
583. "International Equity Funds" can be classified into: a) Emerging Market Funds
and Developed Market Funds b) Currency Funds and Bond Funds c) Mutual Funds
and ETFs d) Index Funds and Hedge Funds Answer: a) Emerging Market Funds and
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584. "ADR Ratio" refers to: a) The ratio of American and domestic companies in
an international portfolio b) The ratio of American and foreign companies in an
international portfolio c) The ratio of American stocks to domestic stocks in a
portfolio d) The ratio of foreign stocks to American stocks in a portfolio Answer: d)
The ratio of foreign stocks to American stocks in a portfolio
585. "World Stock Indexes" are used to: a) Measure the performance of a single
domestic stock market b) Measure the performance of a specific industry in a foreign
stock market c) Measure the performance of a specific sector in the domestic stock
market d) Measure the performance of global stock markets Answer: d) Measure the
performance of global stock markets
586. "Custodian Bank" in international investing refers to: a) A bank that provides
loans for investing b) A bank that specializes in providing investment advice c) A
bank that holds and safeguards assets on behalf of investors d) A bank that focuses on
currency trading Answer: c) A bank that holds and safeguards assets on behalf of
investors
587. "Passive Management" in international investing involves: a) Actively
managing investments to outperform the market b) Ignoring international investment
opportunities c) Investing in index funds or ETFs to replicate the market's
performance d) Concentrating investments in a single industry Answer: c) Investing
in index funds or ETFs to replicate the market's performance
588. "Active Management" in international investing involves: a) Passively
investing in index funds b) Actively managing investments to outperform the market
c) Investing only in domestic stocks d) Ignoring foreign markets Answer: b) Actively
managing investments to outperform the market
589. "Home Currency" refers to: a) The currency of the country where the investor
resides b) The currency of the country where the investment is made c) The currency
of the country with the largest stock market d) The currency of the most developed
country Answer: a) The currency of the country where the investor resides
590. "Hedged Funds" in international investing use strategies to: a) Maximize risk
exposure b) Eliminate all forms of risk c) Reduce risk exposure by using financial
instruments d) Ignore foreign currency risk Answer: c) Reduce risk exposure by using
financial instruments
591. "Carry Trade" in international investing involves: a) Buying foreign stocks
and selling domestic stocks b) Borrowing in a currency with low interest rates and
investing in a currency with high interest rates c) Borrowing in a currency with high
interest rates and investing in a currency with low interest rates d) Ignoring interest
rate differentials Answer: c) Borrowing in a currency with high interest rates and
investing in a currency with low interest rates
592. "Market Capitalization" in international investing refers to: a) The total value
of a company's assets b) The total value of a company's liabilities c) The total value of
a company's stock on the stock market d) The total value of a company's debt Answer:
c) The total value of a company's stock on the stock market
593. "Home Bias" in international investing can lead to: a) Higher risk exposure b)
Lower returns c) Concentrated portfolio risk d) Increased diversification Answer: b)
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594. The concept of "Repatriation" in international investing refers to: a) The

process of relocating investments to a foreign country b) The process of investing in
one's home country c) The process of bringing back foreign investments to one's
home country d) The process of investing in emerging markets Answer: c) The
process of bringing back foreign investments to one's home country
595. "Geopolitical Risk" in international investing refers to: a) The risk of currency
fluctuations b) The risk of interest rate changes c) The risk of changes in global
economic trends d) The risk of political instability impacting investments Answer: d)
The risk of political instability impacting investments
596. "Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)" in international investing suggests that: a)
There are only two factors influencing stock prices b) There are multiple factors
influencing stock prices and risk can be diversified through international investments
c) Stock prices are solely influenced by currency fluctuations d) Stock prices are
solely influenced by domestic economic conditions Answer: b) There are multiple
factors influencing stock prices and risk can be diversified through international
investments
597. "Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)" involves: a) Investing in domestic stocks
b) Investing in foreign stocks c) Only investing in government bonds d) Ignoring all
forms of investment Answer: b) Investing in foreign stocks
598. The concept of "Contagion" in international investing refers to: a) The spread
of investment knowledge across different countries b) The spread of political
instability across different countries c) The spread of economic growth across
different countries d) The spread of financial crises across different countries Answer:
d) The spread of financial crises across different countries
599. "EMEA" stands for: a) Eastern Middle East and Asia b) European, Middle
Eastern, and African regions c) Emerging Markets and Europe Alliance d) Eastern
Mediterranean and Eurasia Answer: b) European, Middle Eastern, and African
regions
600. "SEC" stands for: a) Stock Exchange Commission b) Securities and Exchange
Commission c) Stock Exchange Corporation d) Securities Exchange Control Answer:
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Chapter 13: Investment Regulations and Taxation

601. The regulatory body responsible for overseeing the securities industry in the
United States is the: a) International Monetary Fund (IMF) b) Federal Reserve c)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) d) Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) Answer: c) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
602. The "Investor Protection Principle" emphasizes: a) Ignoring investor rights b)
Protecting investors' interests and ensuring fair markets c) Maximizing investment
returns at any cost d) Prioritizing corporations over investors Answer: b) Protecting
investors' interests and ensuring fair markets
603. "Accredited Investors" are individuals who meet specific criteria and are
allowed to invest in: a) Only low-risk assets b) Only government securities c) Certain
private offerings and hedge funds d) Only publicly traded stocks Answer: c) Certain
private offerings and hedge funds
604. The "Know Your Customer (KYC)" process involves: a) Providing investment
advice to customers b) Gathering information about customers to verify their identity
and assess their risk profile c) Bypassing customer identification for convenience d)
Making investment decisions on behalf of customers Answer: b) Gathering
information about customers to verify their identity and assess their risk profile
605. The "Suitability Rule" in investment regulation requires that investment
recommendations made by financial advisors are: a) Suitable only for high-net-worth
investors b) Suitable for the advisor's preferences c) Suitable for the client's financial
situation, risk tolerance, and investment objectives d) Suitable for short-term gains
Answer: c) Suitable for the client's financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment
objectives
606. The "Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" was
enacted in response to: a) A financial crisis b) A surge in stock market prices c) A
decrease in government regulations d) The growth of hedge funds Answer: a) A
financial crisis
607. "Insider Trading" involves: a) Making investments based on publicly available
information b) Trading securities without any knowledge of market trends c) Trading
securities based on non-public material information d) Trading securities without
complying with tax regulations Answer: c) Trading securities based on non-public
material information
608. "Market Manipulation" refers to: a) Legitimate trading practices b)
Unauthorized trading by brokers c) Rigging market prices through deceptive practices
d) High-frequency trading Answer: c) Rigging market prices through deceptive
practices
609. The "Sarbanes-Oxley Act" was passed to: a) Deregulate financial markets b)
Lower income tax rates c) Strengthen corporate governance and financial reporting
standards d) Facilitate insider trading Answer: c) Strengthen corporate governance
and financial reporting standards
610. The "Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)" aims to combat: a)
Insider trading b) Tax evasion by U.S. taxpayers holding financial assets abroad c)
Market manipulation d) Financial fraud Answer: b) Tax evasion by U.S. taxpayers
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611. "Blue Sky Laws" are state-level regulations aimed at: a) Regulating aviation
industry b) Ensuring the safety of the environment c) Preventing fraudulent sales of
securities within a state d) Promoting international trade Answer: c) Preventing
fraudulent sales of securities within a state
612. The "Investment Company Act of 1940" regulates: a) Banking institutions b)
Insurance companies c) Mutual funds and other investment companies d) Real estate
investment trusts (REITs) Answer: c) Mutual funds and other investment companies
613. "Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs)" are required to: a) Provide
investment advice without any licensing or registration b) Register with the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) c) Register with the Federal Reserve d) Register with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators Answer: d)
Register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities
regulators
614. "Form ADV" is used by: a) Investors to report their investment activities b)
Broker-dealers to disclose their trading activities c) Registered Investment Advisers
(RIAs) to provide information about their advisory business d) Hedge funds to
disclose their holdings Answer: c) Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) to provide
information about their advisory business
615. The "Uniform Securities Act" provides a model for: a) Federal securities
regulations b) International securities regulations c) State-level securities regulations
d) Corporate governance regulations Answer: c) State-level securities regulations
616. The "Securities Act of 1933" requires companies to provide: a) Annual
financial reports b) Quarterly earnings forecasts c) Full and fair disclosure of
information about securities being offered for sale to the public d) Dividend payouts
Answer: c) Full and fair disclosure of information about securities being offered for
sale to the public
617. The "Securities Exchange Act of 1934" established the: a) Federal Reserve b)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) c) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) d)
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Answer: b) Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC)
618. "Insider Trading" is illegal because it: a) Provides an unfair advantage to the
public b) Increases stock market volatility c) Threatens national security d)
Undermines the integrity of markets and harms investors' trust Answer: d)
Undermines the integrity of markets and harms investors' trust
619. "Prospectus" is a document that provides: a) Tax information for investors b)
Detailed information about a company and the securities it is offering for sale to the
public c) Legal advice for investors d) Trading recommendations for stocks Answer:
b) Detailed information about a company and the securities it is offering for sale to
the public
620. "Form 10-K" is an annual report filed by: a) Registered Investment Advisers
(RIAs) b) Mutual funds c) Publicly traded companies d) Hedge funds Answer: c)
Publicly traded companies
621. "Form 10-Q" is a quarterly report filed by: a) Registered Investment Advisers
(RIAs) b) Mutual funds c) Publicly traded companies d) Hedge funds Answer: c)
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622. The "Tax Loss Harvesting" strategy involves: a) Avoiding all taxes on
investment gains b) Selling losing investments to offset capital gains and reduce taxes
c) Avoiding all investment losses d) Selling winning investments to maximize capital
gains Answer: b) Selling losing investments to offset capital gains and reduce taxes
623. "Capital Gains Tax" is applied to: a) Income from employment b) Interest
earned on savings accounts c) Profits from the sale of investments d) Property rentals
Answer: c) Profits from the sale of investments
624. "Ordinary Income Tax" is applied to: a) Dividends received from investments
b) Rental income from real estate c) Gains from the sale of collectibles d) Wages and
salaries earned from employment Answer: d) Wages and salaries earned from
employment
625. "Tax-Efficient Investing" aims to: a) Maximize tax liabilities b) Minimize tax
liabilities while optimizing investment returns c) Focus solely on short-term
investment gains d) Ignore tax considerations Answer: b) Minimize tax liabilities
while optimizing investment returns
626. "Wash Sale" refers to: a) A stock market crash caused by excessive trading b)
The sale of securities that have lost value c) The sale of securities at a profit d) A
prohibited transaction where an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases it
within a short period to claim a tax deduction Answer: d) A prohibited transaction
where an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases it within a short period to
claim a tax deduction
627. "Tax-Deferred Accounts" allow investors to: a) Delay payment of taxes on
investment gains until retirement or withdrawal b) Avoid all taxes on investment
gains c) Deduct investment losses from taxable income d) Invest without considering
tax implications Answer: a) Delay payment of taxes on investment gains until
retirement or withdrawal
628. "Traditional IRA" contributions are: a) Not tax-deductible b) Tax-deductible
c) Tax-exempt d) Only allowed for high-income individuals Answer: b) Tax-
deductible
629. "Roth IRA" contributions are: a) Not tax-deductible b) Tax-deductible c) Tax-
exempt d) Only allowed for high-income individuals Answer: a) Not tax-deductible
630. "Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)" apply to: a) Contributions to Roth
IRAs b) Contributions to Traditional IRAs c) Withdrawals from Roth IRAs d)
Withdrawals from Traditional IRAs Answer: d) Withdrawals from Traditional IRAs
631. The "401(k)" plan is a type of: a) Tax-exempt investment account b) Tax-
deductible investment account c) Pension plan offered by the government d)
Employer-sponsored retirement plan Answer: d) Employer-sponsored retirement plan
632. "529 Plans" are designed for: a) Retirement savings b) Tax-exempt savings for
medical expenses c) Tax-exempt savings for education expenses d) Short-term
investments Answer: c) Tax-exempt savings for education expenses
633. "Qualified Dividends" are taxed at: a) Ordinary income tax rates b) Capital
gains tax rates c) Both ordinary income and capital gains tax rates d) Zero tax rate
Answer: b) Capital gains tax rates
634. "Long-Term Capital Gains" are taxed at: a) Ordinary income tax rates b)
Capital gains tax rates c) Both ordinary income and capital gains tax rates d) Zero tax
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635. The "Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)" is designed to prevent: a) Tax

evasion by high-income individuals b) Double taxation of income c) Tax deductions
for investment losses d) Taxation of low-income individuals Answer: a) Tax evasion
by high-income individuals
636. "Step-Up in Basis" refers to: a) Increasing the cost basis of an asset to its
current market value upon inheritance b) Decreasing the cost basis of an asset to its
original purchase price upon inheritance c) Eliminating the cost basis of an asset upon
inheritance d) Ignoring the cost basis of an asset upon inheritance Answer: a)
Increasing the cost basis of an asset to its current market value upon inheritance
637. The "Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT)" applies to: a) All investment income
b) Only interest income c) Only dividend income d) Investment income above a
certain threshold for high-income individuals Answer: d) Investment income above a
certain threshold for high-income individuals
638. "Tax-Loss Carryforward" allows investors to: a) Avoid paying taxes on
investment gains b) Carry forward investment losses to offset future capital gains c)
Deduct all investment losses from taxable income d) Ignore investment losses for tax
purposes Answer: b) Carry forward investment losses to offset future capital gains
639. The "Kiddie Tax" applies to: a) Adults with children b) Children's investment
income above a certain threshold c) Only adult's investment income d) Children's
earned income Answer: b) Children's investment income above a certain threshold
640. "Qualified Tuition Programs" are also known as: a) 401(k) plans b) Roth IRAs
c) Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) d) 529 Plans Answer: d) 529 Plans
641. "Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)" are designed for: a)
Retirement savings b) Tax-exempt savings for medical expenses c) Tax-exempt
savings for education expenses d) Short-term investments Answer: c) Tax-exempt
savings for education expenses
642. "Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)" allow donors to: a) Transfer assets to
charity without any tax benefits b) Transfer assets to charity and receive immediate
tax deductions c) Transfer assets to charity and continue to receive income from those
assets for a specified period d) Transfer assets to charity only upon their death
Answer: c) Transfer assets to charity and continue to receive income from those assets
for a specified period
643. "Estate Tax" is applied to: a) Gifts given to individuals b) Inheritances
received by individuals c) Lifetime transfers of wealth and property upon death d)
Income earned from investments Answer: c) Lifetime transfers of wealth and property
upon death
644. "Gift Tax" is applied to: a) Gifts given to individuals b) Inheritances received
by individuals c) Lifetime transfers of wealth and property upon death d) Income
earned from investments Answer: a) Gifts given to individuals
645. "Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax" is aimed at: a) Minimizing estate taxes b)
Ensuring fair distribution of assets within a family c) Transfers of wealth to skip a
generation and avoid estate taxes d) Exempting charitable donations from tax
liabilities Answer: c) Transfers of wealth to skip a generation and avoid estate taxes
646. "Gift Exclusion" refers to: a) Excluding all gifts from taxation b) Excluding
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each year d) Excluding gifts to family members from taxation Answer: c) Excluding a
certain amount of gifts from taxation each year
647. "Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)" allows individuals to: a) Donate to
charities without any tax benefits b) Deduct charitable donations from taxable income
c) Transfer funds directly from their IRA to a qualified charity without including the
distribution in their taxable income d) Avoid charitable donations Answer: c) Transfer
funds directly from their IRA to a qualified charity without including the distribution
in their taxable income
648. "Tax-Efficient Funds" are designed to: a) Maximize tax liabilities for investors
b) Minimize tax liabilities while optimizing investment returns for investors c)
Provide guaranteed tax exemptions for investments d) Focus solely on short-term
investment gains Answer: b) Minimize tax liabilities while optimizing investment
returns for investors
649. "Qualified Plan" refers to a retirement plan that meets the requirements of: a)
Ordinary income tax b) Capital gains tax c) Tax-free income d) Federal tax law
Answer: d) Federal tax law
650. "Rollover IRA" is a type of IRA that allows individuals to: a) Make annual
contributions b) Convert Traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs c) Transfer retirement
savings from a qualified retirement plan into an IRA without triggering taxes d)
Withdraw funds at any time without penalty Answer: c) Transfer retirement savings
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Chapter 14: Technological Trends in Investment

651. . "Robo-advisors" are automated platforms that provide: a) Legal advice b)
Medical advice c) Investment advice and portfolio management d) Tax advice
Answer: c) Investment advice and portfolio management
652. 2. "Artificial Intelligence (AI)" is used in investment for: a) Creating physical
products b) Analyzing market trends and making investment decisions c) Diagnosing
medical conditions d) Writing novels and poems Answer: b) Analyzing market trends
and making investment decisions
653. 3. "Machine Learning" is a subset of AI that focuses on: a) Human emotions
b) Processing and analyzing large amounts of data to improve performance without
explicit programming c) Creative writing d) Managing physical assets Answer: b)
Processing and analyzing large amounts of data to improve performance without
explicit programming
654. 4. "Algorithmic Trading" involves: a) Trading based on emotions and gut
feelings b) Trading based on fundamental analysis only c) Using computer algorithms
to execute trading orders d) Trading only during weekends Answer: c) Using
computer algorithms to execute trading orders
655. 5. "High-Frequency Trading (HFT)" refers to: a) Trading at a slow pace to
make careful decisions b) Trading based on long-term trends c) Using advanced
algorithms to execute a large number of trades at high speeds d) Trading only during
market holidays Answer: c) Using advanced algorithms to execute a large number of
trades at high speeds
656. 6. "Blockchain Technology" is known for its application in: a) Weather
forecasting b) E-commerce c) Secure and transparent record-keeping in financial
transactions d) Video streaming Answer: c) Secure and transparent record-keeping in
financial transactions
657. 7. "Cryptocurrencies" are based on: a) Traditional physical currencies b)
Centralized banking systems c) Decentralized blockchain technology d) Gold and
silver Answer: c) Decentralized blockchain technology
658. 8. "Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)" are a fundraising method primarily used in
the context of: a) Traditional stock markets b) Real estate investments c) Mutual
funds d) Cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects Answer: d) Cryptocurrencies and
blockchain projects
659. 9. "Big Data" in investment refers to: a) Large quantities of physical assets b)
Publicly available news articles c) Massive amounts of structured and unstructured
data that can be analyzed for insights d) Precious metals like gold and silver Answer:
c) Massive amounts of structured and unstructured data that can be analyzed for
insights
660. 10. "Crowdfunding" involves raising capital for investment projects from: a)
A single wealthy investor b) A government agency c) A large number of individuals
via online platforms d) Traditional banks only Answer: c) A large number of
individuals via online platforms
661. 11. "Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending" platforms allow individuals to: a) Borrow
only from traditional banks b) Lend money to only friends and family c) Borrow and
lend money directly to each other online d) Borrow money from institutional investors
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662. 12. "Crowdsourced Investment Strategies" involve: a) Traditional investment

advisors b) Financial institutions only c) Sharing investment ideas and strategies with
a community of investors d) Sole reliance on personal investment decisions Answer:
c) Sharing investment ideas and strategies with a community of investors
663. 13. "Quantitative Analysis" involves using mathematical models and statistical
techniques to: a) Analyze emotional responses to investments b) Predict long-term
market trends c) Analyze financial data and make investment decisions d) Promote
artistic creativity Answer: c) Analyze financial data and make investment decisions
664. 14. "Data Visualization" tools are used to: a) Create complex investment
strategies b) Analyze emotional responses to investments c) Present financial data in
graphical and interactive formats for better understanding d) Create fictional stories
Answer: c) Present financial data in graphical and interactive formats for better
understanding
665. 15. "RegTech" refers to the use of technology to: a) Promote recreational
activities b) Comply with regulations and streamline regulatory processes in the
financial industry c) Replace traditional investment advisors d) Monitor weather
patterns Answer: b) Comply with regulations and streamline regulatory processes in
the financial industry
666. 16. "Virtual Reality (VR)" and "Augmented Reality (AR)" technologies are
being explored in investment for: a) Virtual shopping experiences only b) Enhancing
investment portfolio returns c) Personal entertainment only d) Providing medical
advice Answer: b) Enhancing investment portfolio returns
667. 17. "Crowdsourced Stock Predictions" platforms gather insights from: a)
Government agencies b) Financial institutions only c) A community of individual
investors to predict stock market movements d) Robots and AI only Answer: c) A
community of individual investors to predict stock market movements
668. 18. "Dark Pools" are private electronic trading platforms used for: a) Trading
physical commodities b) Day trading c) Matching buy and sell orders of financial
instruments privately d) Publicly trading stocks and bonds Answer: c) Matching buy
and sell orders of financial instruments privately
669. 19. "Chatbots" are used in investment to: a) Make investment decisions on
behalf of individuals b) Provide legal advice c) Provide medical diagnoses d) Assist
investors with information and basic tasks using natural language processing Answer:
d) Assist investors with information and basic tasks using natural language processing
670. 20. "Social Trading" platforms allow investors to: a) Trade only with friends
and family b) Connect and replicate the trades of experienced investors c) Trade
exclusively through physical exchanges d) Invest in only government bonds Answer:
b) Connect and replicate the trades of experienced investors
671. 21. "Mobile Trading Apps" enable investors to: a) Trade only during
traditional market hours b) Access financial markets and execute trades via
smartphones and tablets c) Access only specific types of financial assets d) Trade only
through traditional brokerage firms Answer: b) Access financial markets and execute
trades via smartphones and tablets
672. 22. "Crowdsourced Investment Research" platforms leverage the wisdom of:
a) Traditional investment analysts b) Robots and AI only c) A community of
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Answer: c) A community of individual investors to analyze and research investment

opportunities
673. 23. "Cybersecurity" in investment focuses on protecting: a) Physical assets b)
Artistic creations c) Digital assets and sensitive financial information from cyber
threats d) Publicly available news articles Answer: c) Digital assets and sensitive
financial information from cyber threats
674. 24. "Regulatory Sandboxes" are used to: a) Promote traditional investment
strategies b) Provide a safe environment for testing innovative financial technologies
while ensuring regulatory compliance c) Conduct physical experiments d) Ignoring
financial regulations Answer: b) Provide a safe environment for testing innovative
financial technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance
675. 25. "Cloud Computing" is utilized in investment for: a) Physical storage only
b) Processing and storing vast amounts of data, enabling remote access and scalability
c) Personal entertainment only d) Manufacturing physical products Answer: b)
Processing and storing vast amounts of data, enabling remote access and scalability
676. 26. "Crowdfunding" platforms allow investors to support: a) Only nonprofit
organizations b) Only government projects c) A variety of projects and startups, often
receiving rewards or ownership stakes in return d) Only large corporations Answer: c)
A variety of projects and startups, often receiving rewards or ownership stakes in
return
677. 27. "Predictive Analytics" uses historical and current data to: a) Predict future
weather conditions b) Predict market trends with 100% accuracy c) Predict future
investment returns and outcomes d) Predict political events Answer: c) Predict future
investment returns and outcomes
678. 28. "E-Signatures" are used in investment for: a) Physical signatures only b)
Digital signatures to authenticate and authorize investment transactions and
agreements c) Medical diagnoses d) Verifying social media accounts Answer: b)
Digital signatures to authenticate and authorize investment transactions and
agreements
679. 29. "Fintech" is a term that combines: a) Finance and technology b) Fitness
and technology c) Fashion and technology d) Food and technology Answer: a)
Finance and technology
680. 30. "APIs" (Application Programming Interfaces) in investment enable: a)
Access to only physical assets b) Seamless integration of software applications and
data sharing between different financial platforms c) Access to only government
bonds d) Connection to personal social media accounts Answer: b) Seamless
integration of software applications and data sharing between different financial
platforms
681. 31. "Remote Identity Verification" technology is used in investment for: a)
Ignoring regulatory compliance b) Verifying the identity of investors remotely to
ensure regulatory compliance c) Predicting market trends d) Physical security only
Answer: b) Verifying the identity of investors remotely to ensure regulatory
compliance
682. 32. "Financial Chatbots" are designed to provide: a) Weather forecasts b)
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to common questions d) Medical diagnoses Answer: c) Real-time financial

information and answers to common questions
683. 33. "Neobanks" are digital-only banks that offer: a) Only traditional banking
services b) Only in-person banking services c) A range of banking services accessible
through digital platforms d) Only insurance products Answer: c) A range of banking
services accessible through digital platforms
684. 34. "Regulatory Technology (RegTech)" aims to: a) Ignore regulatory
compliance b) Streamline and enhance regulatory processes using technology c)
Replace traditional banks d) Monitor physical assets only Answer: b) Streamline and
enhance regulatory processes using technology
685. 35. "Behavioral Analytics" uses data to understand: a) Animal behavior b)
Human emotions only c) Human behavior and decision-making patterns, helping
investors understand their preferences and biases d) Market trends Answer: c) Human
behavior and decision-making patterns, helping investors understand their preferences
and biases
686. 36. "Quantitative Trading" strategies rely heavily on: a) Intuition and gut
feelings b) Weather forecasts c) Advanced mathematical models and statistical
analysis d) Traditional investment advisors Answer: c) Advanced mathematical
models and statistical analysis
687. 37. "API Economy" in investment refers to: a) Economic policies only b) The
exchange of application data and services between various financial platforms through
APIs c) Traditional trading practices d) Manufacturing practices Answer: b) The
exchange of application data and services between various financial platforms through
APIs
688. 38. "Crowdfunding" can be categorized into different models, including: a)
Only the donation model b) Donation, rewards, debt, and equity models c) Only the
debt model d) Only the equity model Answer: b) Donation, rewards, debt, and equity
models
689. 39. "Robotic Process Automation (RPA)" is used in investment for: a)
Physical exercises b) Automating repetitive and rule-based tasks, enhancing
operational efficiency c) Providing legal advice d) Ignoring market trends Answer: b)
Automating repetitive and rule-based tasks, enhancing operational efficiency
690. 40. "Open Banking" refers to: a) Sharing personal passwords b) The practice
of banks sharing customer data with third-party financial service providers through
APIs c) Ignoring customer data d) Keeping financial data private Answer: b) The
practice of banks sharing customer data with third-party financial service providers
through APIs
691. 41. "Risk Management Software" utilizes technology to: a) Increase
investment risks b) Analyze financial news c) Identify, assess, and mitigate potential
risks in investment portfolios d) Promote risky behaviors Answer: c) Identify, assess,
and mitigate potential risks in investment portfolios
692. 42. "Quantitative Analysts" (Quants) use technology to: a) Predict weather
patterns b) Analyze emotions c) Develop and implement complex mathematical
models for trading and investment strategies d) Create artistic masterpieces Answer:
c) Develop and implement complex mathematical models for trading and investment
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693. 43. "Cybersecurity Solutions" aim to protect investment platforms from: a)

Market trends b) Emotional fluctuations c) Cyber threats and unauthorized access d)
Physical threats only Answer: c) Cyber threats and unauthorized access
694. 44. "Payment Technologies" enable seamless and secure transactions,
including: a) Barter systems only b) Traditional banking methods only c) Online
payments, mobile wallets, and digital currencies d) Only physical cash transactions
Answer: c) Online payments, mobile wallets, and digital currencies
695. 45. "Digital Financial Advice" refers to: a) Ignoring financial advice b)
Financial advice given only in person c) Automated or human-assisted investment
advice provided through digital platforms d) Providing medical advice Answer: c)
Automated or human-assisted investment advice provided through digital platforms
696. 46. "Smart Contracts" are self-executing contracts with terms directly written
into: a) Human emotions b) Physical contracts only c) Computer code, allowing
automated execution of agreements d) Government regulations Answer: c) Computer
code, allowing automated execution of agreements
697. 47. "Data Security" is crucial in investment to protect: a) Emotional data b)
Physical assets c) Sensitive financial and personal data from unauthorized access and
breaches d) Weather data Answer: c) Sensitive financial and personal data from
unauthorized access and breaches
698. 48. "Algorithmic Trading Strategies" are designed to: a) Rely solely on human
intuition b) Predict only long-term market trends c) Execute trades automatically
based on predefined criteria and market conditions d) Ignore market conditions
Answer: c) Execute trades automatically based on predefined criteria and market
conditions
699. 49. "Crowdsourced Investment Platforms" enable investors to participate in: a)
Only traditional markets b) Collective investments, pooling funds with other investors
for specific projects or opportunities c) Physical asset management d) Only risky
investments Answer: b) Collective investments, pooling funds with other investors for
specific projects or opportunities
700. "API Integration" in investment refers to: a) Ignoring data integration b)
Seamless integration of various software applications and data sources through APIs
for enhanced functionality c) Isolating financial platforms d) Physical integration only
Answer: b) Seamless integration of various software applications and data sources
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Chapter 15: Future of Investment and Portfolio Management

701. "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning" are expected to impact
investment management by: a) Eliminating the need for human involvement in
decision-making b) Reducing the complexity of financial markets c) Enhancing data
analysis and predictive modeling for better investment decisions d) Increasing the
reliance on emotional decision-making Answer: c) Enhancing data analysis and
predictive modeling for better investment decisions
702. "Quantum Computing" is anticipated to revolutionize investment management
by: a) Decreasing computing power b) Increasing data security vulnerabilities c)
Solving complex mathematical problems and simulations, speeding up portfolio
optimization and risk management d) Slowing down data analysis processes Answer:
c) Solving complex mathematical problems and simulations, speeding up portfolio
optimization and risk management
703. "Ethical and Sustainable Investing" is gaining traction due to: a) Ignoring
social and environmental concerns b) Limited public interest c) Growing awareness of
corporate responsibility and environmental impact d) Lower returns compared to
traditional investments Answer: c) Growing awareness of corporate responsibility and
environmental impact
704. "Cryptocurrencies" are considered a part of the future of investment due to: a)
Their limited availability b) Their volatile nature c) The potential for decentralized
and borderless transactions d) Their lack of technological innovation Answer: c) The
potential for decentralized and borderless transactions
705. "Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors" are integrated into
investment decisions to assess: a) Only financial performance b) Only environmental
factors c) The overall sustainability and ethical impact of investments d)
Technological advancements Answer: c) The overall sustainability and ethical impact
of investments
706. "Robo-Advisors" are expected to continue growing in popularity because they
offer: a) Personalized emotional support b) Exclusive access to high-net-worth
individuals c) Low-cost automated portfolio management and investment advice d)
Biased investment recommendations Answer: c) Low-cost automated portfolio
management and investment advice
707. "Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)" is expected to enhance investment
processes by: a) Increasing data vulnerabilities b) Reducing transparency in
transactions c) Providing secure and transparent record-keeping, reducing fraud and
errors d) Slowing down transaction speeds Answer: c) Providing secure and
transparent record-keeping, reducing fraud and errors
708. "Alternative Investments" like private equity and hedge funds are gaining
interest due to: a) Predictable returns b) High liquidity c) The potential to diversify
portfolios and achieve higher returns d) Lower risk compared to traditional
investments Answer: c) The potential to diversify portfolios and achieve higher
returns
709. "Regulatory Technology (RegTech)" is expected to improve investment
compliance by: a) Ignoring regulatory requirements b) Increasing regulatory
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regulations d) Reducing the need for regulatory oversight Answer: c) Automating

compliance processes and ensuring adherence to changing regulations
710. "Crisis Resilience" in investment refers to: a) Avoiding all investments during
crises b) The ability of investment portfolios to withstand market shocks and
economic downturns c) Completely ignoring market volatility d) Investing only in
traditional assets during crises Answer: b) The ability of investment portfolios to
withstand market shocks and economic downturns
711. "Personalized Investment Solutions" are expected to become more common
due to advancements in: a) Generalized investment advice b) AI and machine
learning, allowing tailored investment strategies based on individual goals and risk
tolerance c) Static investment models d) Traditional investment approaches Answer:
b) AI and machine learning, allowing tailored investment strategies based on
individual goals and risk tolerance
712. "Regulatory Changes" are expected to impact investment by: a) Increasing
transparency in financial markets b) Decreasing investor protection c) Reducing the
need for regulatory compliance d) Promoting fraudulent activities Answer: a)
Increasing transparency in financial markets
713. "Passive Investing" through index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is
growing due to: a) Higher fees compared to active management b) Lower returns
compared to active management c) Lower costs and potential for consistent returns
matching the market index d) Lack of diversification benefits Answer: c) Lower costs
and potential for consistent returns matching the market index
714. "Demographic Changes" are expected to impact investment as: a) The global
population decreases b) Millennials and Generation Z investors prioritize sustainable
and tech-driven investments c) Traditional investment strategies become more
popular d) Gender disparities increase Answer: b) Millennials and Generation Z
investors prioritize sustainable and tech-driven investments
715. "Globalization and International Investing" are expected to increase due to: a)
Restricted access to international markets b) Decreased cross-border investment
opportunities c) Technological advancements and improved accessibility to global
markets d) Global economic downturns Answer: c) Technological advancements and
improved accessibility to global markets
716. "Social Media and Investment" are becoming interconnected as investors use
platforms like Twitter and Reddit to: a) Ignore market trends b) Share personal stories
only c) Share investment ideas, influence market sentiment, and create investment
trends d) Promote traditional investment strategies Answer: c) Share investment ideas,
influence market sentiment, and create investment trends
717. "Financial Literacy and Education" are expected to play a crucial role in the
future of investment by: a) Decreasing investor knowledge and awareness b)
Increasing investor reliance on financial advisors c) Empowering individuals to make
informed investment decisions d) Ignoring investor education Answer: c)
Empowering individuals to make informed investment decisions
718. "Behavioral Finance and Investor Psychology" are being integrated into
investment strategies to: a) Ignore emotional biases in decision-making b) Reduce the
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biases that influence investment decisions d) Promote emotional investing Answer: c)

Understand and address emotional biases that influence investment decisions
719. "Automated Rebalancing" is a feature in robo-advisory platforms that helps: a)
Increase manual intervention b) Achieve short-term investment goals only c) Maintain
the desired asset allocation in investment portfolios d) Ignore asset allocation Answer:
c) Maintain the desired asset allocation in investment portfolios
720. "Environmental Risks" such as climate change are expected to impact
investment by: a) Having no influence on investment decisions b) Creating
opportunities for investment in environmentally friendly industries c) Decreasing the
importance of ESG factors d) Increasing investment in high-emission industries
Answer: b) Creating opportunities for investment in environmentally friendly
industries
721. "Regulatory Sandboxes" provide a controlled environment for: a) Ignoring
regulatory compliance b) Testing and experimenting with innovative financial
technologies while adhering to regulations c) Avoiding all regulations d) Promoting
unsafe investment practices Answer: b) Testing and experimenting with innovative
financial technologies while adhering to regulations
722. "Impact Investing" aims to achieve: a) Only financial returns b) Positive social
and environmental impacts alongside financial returns c) Negative impacts on society
d) Ignoring societal concerns Answer: b) Positive social and environmental impacts
alongside financial returns
723. "Personal Data Privacy" concerns are expected to influence investment by: a)
Increasing transparency in data sharing b) Decreasing reliance on data protection
measures c) Necessitating enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect investor
information d) Ignoring data security concerns Answer: c) Necessitating enhanced
cybersecurity measures to protect investor information
724. "Algorithmic Trading" is expected to become more sophisticated, enabling: a)
Emotional decision-making b) Increased human intervention c) Faster and more
complex trading strategies d) Ignoring market trends Answer: c) Faster and more
complex trading strategies
725. "Cognitive Computing" is expected to enhance investment by: a) Decreasing
data processing capabilities b) Increasing human error c) Enabling computers to
understand and process human language and emotions, aiding investment analysis d)
Promoting manual data analysis Answer: c) Enabling computers to understand and
process human language and emotions, aiding investment analysis
726. "Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending" and "Crowdfunding" are expected to grow due
to: a) Limited investor interest b) Decreased demand for alternative financing
methods c) Technological platforms that connect borrowers and investors directly d)
Increased reliance on traditional banks only Answer: c) Technological platforms that
connect borrowers and investors directly
727. "Virtual Reality (VR)" and "Augmented Reality (AR)" are expected to impact
investment by: a) Having no relevance to investment decisions b) Enhancing portfolio
diversification c) Providing immersive experiences for investment analysis and
education d) Decreasing reliance on data visualization tools Answer: c) Providing
immersive experiences for investment analysis and education

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728. "Digital Identity Verification" technology is expected to streamline investment

processes by: a) Increasing the complexity of verification procedures b) Enhancing
security measures only c) Allowing remote verification of investor identities, reducing
manual paperwork d) Ignoring investor identification Answer: c) Allowing remote
verification of investor identities, reducing manual paperwork
729. "Fintech Collaboration" between traditional financial institutions and
technology startups is expected to: a) Decrease innovation b) Promote traditional
banking practices only c) Foster innovation and bring about new solutions in
investment and finance d) Ignoring technology advancements Answer: c) Foster
innovation and bring about new solutions in investment and finance
730. "Regulatory Compliance Automation" aims to: a) Ignore regulatory
requirements b) Increase the complexity of compliance processes c) Automate
compliance procedures, reducing human errors and ensuring adherence to regulations
d) Decrease the importance of compliance Answer: c) Automate compliance
procedures, reducing human errors and ensuring adherence to regulations
731. "Behavioral Analytics" is expected to influence investment by: a) Decreasing
the importance of investor behavior b) Ignoring emotional biases c) Providing insights
into investor behavior patterns to improve decision-making d) Promoting impulsive
investment decisions Answer: c) Providing insights into investor behavior patterns to
improve decision-making
732. "Alternative Data" such as social media sentiment and satellite imagery are
being used for: a) Traditional data analysis only b) Improving traditional investment
strategies c) Enhancing data security d) Ignoring technological advancements
Answer: b) Improving traditional investment strategies
733. "Dynamic Portfolio Management" uses technology to adjust investment
portfolios based on: a) Outdated data b) Static market conditions c) Real-time market
trends and changing economic conditions d) Ignoring market changes Answer: c)
Real-time market trends and changing economic conditions
734. "Smart Beta Strategies" are expected to gain popularity due to: a) Higher fees
compared to traditional strategies b) Limited investor interest c) Providing a balance
between active and passive investment approaches d) Ignoring investment trends
Answer: c) Providing a balance between active and passive investment approaches
735. "Regulatory Transparency" is expected to increase, promoting: a) Ignoring
regulatory requirements b) Decreased accountability c) Greater investor protection
and market integrity d) Reduced disclosure of investment information Answer: c)
Greater investor protection and market integrity
736. "Geopolitical Risks" are anticipated to impact investment due to: a) Increasing
global stability b) Decreased economic interconnectedness c) Influencing market
sentiment and creating uncertainties for investors d) Ignoring international relations
Answer: c) Influencing market sentiment and creating uncertainties for investors
737. "Artificial Intelligence (AI)" is expected to enhance investment decision-
making by: a) Increasing emotional biases b) Ignoring data analysis c) Analyzing
large datasets and identifying patterns that humans might miss d) Decreasing the
importance of technology Answer: c) Analyzing large datasets and identifying
patterns that humans might miss

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738. "Digital Wallets" and "Contactless Payments" are influencing investment by:
a) Promoting traditional payment methods b) Increasing reliance on physical cash c)
Facilitating seamless and secure financial transactions, impacting investment trends d)
Ignoring financial transactions Answer: c) Facilitating seamless and secure financial
transactions, impacting investment trends
739. "Artificial Intelligence (AI)" is expected to improve "Risk Management" by:
a) Ignoring risk factors b) Increasing reliance on historical data only c) Identifying
and assessing potential risks in real-time, enhancing risk mitigation strategies d)
Promoting risky investment behaviors Answer: c) Identifying and assessing potential
risks in real-time, enhancing risk mitigation strategies
740. "Education and Upskilling" in investment professionals are becoming more
important due to: a) Decreased reliance on technology b) Changes in investor
preferences only c) Rapid technological advancements, requiring professionals to stay
updated with industry trends d) Ignoring professional development Answer: c) Rapid
technological advancements, requiring professionals to stay updated with industry
trends
741. "Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)" integrates financial objectives with: a)
Environmental factors only b) Social and environmental concerns, aiming for positive
impact alongside financial returns c) Purely financial considerations d) Traditional
investment approaches Answer: b) Social and environmental concerns, aiming for
positive impact alongside financial returns
742. "Machine Learning Algorithms" are used in investment to: a) Ignore data
analysis b) Enhance human intuition in decision-making c) Analyze patterns in
historical data and make predictions for future market trends d) Decrease reliance on
data Answer: c) Analyze patterns in historical data and make predictions for future
market trends
743. "Climate Change Risks" are influencing investment by: a) Having no impact
on investment decisions b) Creating opportunities for investment in industries that
promote environmental sustainability c) Decreasing the importance of ESG factors d)
Ignoring environmental concerns Answer: b) Creating opportunities for investment in
industries that promote environmental sustainability
744. "Regulatory Evolution" is expected to: a) Decrease regulatory complexities b)
Promote outdated regulations c) Adapt to changing market conditions and
innovations, ensuring investor protection d) Ignore regulatory changes Answer: c)
Adapt to changing market conditions and innovations, ensuring investor protection
745. "Digital Transformation" in investment refers to: a) Ignoring technology
advancements b) Embracing technology to streamline processes, enhance efficiency,
and improve customer experiences c) Decreasing reliance on digital platforms d)
Promoting manual data entry Answer: b) Embracing technology to streamline
processes, enhance efficiency, and improve customer experiences
746. "Regulatory Technology (RegTech)" solutions are expected to simplify: a)
Data analysis b) Regulatory compliance processes, reducing manual efforts and
human errors c) Complex investment strategies d) Ignoring regulatory requirements
Answer: b) Regulatory compliance processes, reducing manual efforts and human
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747. "Tokenization" of assets using blockchain technology is expected to: a)

Decrease transparency in transactions b) Increase complexities in asset ownership c)
Enhance liquidity and accessibility of traditionally illiquid assets d) Ignoring
technological advancements Answer: c) Enhance liquidity and accessibility of
traditionally illiquid assets
748. "Digital Investment Platforms" are changing the investment landscape by: a)
Reducing accessibility to investment opportunities b) Promoting traditional
investment methods c) Enabling individuals to invest with lower minimum amounts,
increasing democratization of investment d) Ignoring investor preferences Answer: c)
Enabling individuals to invest with lower minimum amounts, increasing
democratization of investment
749. "Behavioral Finance" concepts are being integrated into investment strategies
to: a) Promote emotional biases in decision-making b) Ignore investor behavior c)
Address cognitive biases and improve investment decisions d) Decrease reliance on
data analysis Answer: c) Address cognitive biases and improve investment decisions
750. "AI-Powered Investment Platforms" are being used to provide: a) Only
traditional investment advice b) Human-only advisory services c) Automated
investment advice based on individual preferences and goals d) Investment advice
ignoring technological advancements Answer: c) Automated investment advice based
on individual preferences and goals

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