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Semester 2 Exam Flashcards

1
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US savings bonds are considered a tax-exempt or tax-free investment choice

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True

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Today, more employers are offering employer-sponsored retirement plans than they were in the past

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False

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Earnings from tax-deferred investments are completely free from tax

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False

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4
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Stocks are shares of ownership in a corporation

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True

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Money in a savings account is considered to be a safe and liquid investment

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True

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6
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Unexpected emergencies or other unplanned events are known as…

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Contingencies

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7
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Which of the following goals would be considered a long term goal?

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Owning a house

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Which of the following types of investment risk could occur as a result of a company’s poor management or product recalls?

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Stock risk

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9
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Which of the following types of investment risk could occur if prices, in general, rise faster than the return on investment?

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Inflation risk

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10
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A long term, planned approach to making investments is called…

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Systematic investing

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A money-market deposit account at a bank is a high-risk investment because it is not insured

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False

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A typical CD is not a liquid investment because you must pay a penalty if you withdraw the money before the stated time

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True

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Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds are subject to federal income tax, unless they are used to finance education

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True

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A premium bond is one that sells for less than its face value

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False

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Investment grade corporate bonds have high ratings and are considered fairly low risk

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True

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16
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Which of the following investments is a medium risk choice?

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Mutual funds

17
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Which of the following types of investments is a form of an indirect investment?

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Mutual funds

18
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Which of the following types of bonds can be exchanged for shares of common stock?

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Convertible bond

19
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Which of the following investment options is illiquid?

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Real estate

20
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A corporate bond is redeemed for its…

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Face value

21
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Business Week and Fortune are examples of magazines that contain information related to investing

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True

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Major newspapers typically do not include a section about business and investing

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False

23
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Re-investing allows stockholders to buy new shares of stock at a reduced price from a stockbroker

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False

24
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The NYSE is an auction market where stock is sold to the highest bidder

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True

25
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Using the OTC market to buy stocks is an example of direct investing

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False

26
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Which of the following transactions is a request to buy or sell stock at the current price?

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Market order

27
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Which of the following figures compares the selling price of stock to the annual profits per share?

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Price earnings ratio

28
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Which of the following organizations is a private, nonprofit organization that regulates firms selling securities in the US?

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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

29
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Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the economic security of the US?

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US Department of the Treasury

30
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The MyMoney.gov and My Money Tool Kit for Consumers are provided by the…

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US Financial Literacy and Education Commission

31
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You need to read newspapers and magazines to keep up with what is going on in the world

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True

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Unless the employer requests that it be typed, a letter of application should be handwritten

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False

33
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Employers do not have the right to monitor an employee’s email

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False

34
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Which of the following is a true statement about new employees?

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They should follow the rules exactly

35
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The more allowances you are able to claim on your W-4, the more federal tax will be withheld from your paycheck

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False

36
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If you lose your social security card, you may apply and receive a new number

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False

37
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The Fair Labor Standards Act established…

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Minimum wages

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