FINC 2400 Chapter 5
A ________ is a check that is written on behalf of a person to a specific payee and will be charged against a financial institution's account. A) cashier's check B) money order C) traveler's check D) personal check
A
A(n) ________ card allows you to pay for a purchase at a later time when the bill arrives. A) credit B) debit C) expense D) ATM
A
Deposits at commercial banks are insured by a government-owned insurance agency called the A) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. B) National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. C) Federal Deposit Interest Company. D) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
A
If the government borrows funds to finance a military build-up in the Middle East, this will cause a A) shift in the demand for funds. B) shift in the supply of funds. C) shift in monetary policy. D) shift in open-market operations.
A
If you are anticipating a rising interest rate environment, your planning and analysis of your loan and investment portfolio should focus on A) minimizing fixed rate investments and moving variable rate debt to fixed rate. B) investing in more fixed rate securities and moving variable rate debt to fixed rate. C) investing in preferred stock since the dividend rate is above the CD and bond interest rates. D) investing in CD's since they are insured by FDIC and minimizing borrowing.
A
Interest rates could change due to all of the following except A) United Nations resolution to change the U.S. Treasury rate. B) shift in savings by investors. C) shift in monetary policy of the Fed. D) shift in business demand for funds.
A
The ________ is the return on an investment that is guaranteed for a specified period. A) risk-free rate B) risk premium C) specific return D) fair market return
A
The yield curve is typically ________, meaning that the annualized interest is higher for debt securities with longer terms to maturity. A) upward sloping B) horizontal C) downward sloping D) vertical
A
Wanda Clark expects interest rates to decline in the next few months. To maximize her earnings, she should put her savings in a A) two-year certificate of deposit. B) six-month certificate of deposit. C) cashier's check. D) savings account.
A
When the Federal Reserve buys or sells Treasury securities to affect the money supply, it uses A) open market operations. B) reserves at commercial banks. C) discount rate adjustments. D) federal funds adjustments.
A
Which of the following financial institutions specializes in making personal loans to people who are perceived to have a higher risk of default? A) Finance companies B) Commercial banks C) Savings institutions D) Credit unions
A
Which of the following financial institutions would be used the most by business customers wishing to borrow money? A) Commercial banks B) Savings institutions C) Credit unions D) All are used equally by business customers.
A
________ are nondepository institutions that sell shares to individuals and use the proceeds to invest in securities to create mutual funds. A) Investment companies B) Finance companies C) Securities firms D) Insurance companies
A
Jack has $1,000 that he wishes to invest for the next two years. One-year CDs are currently paying 8% while two-year CDs are paying 12% per annum. Economists are predicting that interest rates will rise by the end of the year. What is the minimum amount interest rates would have to increase to in order for the one-year CD to be better than the two-year CD? A) 16% B) 14% C) 12% D) 10 % Answer:
Answer: A Explanation: A) Total dollar return over the two years at 12% is $240; one year return at 8% is $80, therefore interest rates would have to increase to 16% or better to make up the difference.
Juan has $1,000 that he would like to invest in a CD. His bank offers two alternatives, a oneyear CD paying 6% or a two-year CD paying 9%per annum. Juan has been reading that interest rates are rising, and, based on his research, he estimates that by year-end the rate on one-year CDs will increase to 10%. What alternative would give Juan the most interest and what would the total interest be? A) Two one-year CDs returning $120 interest B) Two one-year CDs returning $160 interest C) One two-year CD returning $180 interest D) One two-year CD returning $1,900 interest
Answer: C Explanation: C) Two one-year CDs at 6 and 10% would return $160, while the two-year CD would return $180, therefore, this is the best choice.
Lorenzo is considering two banks for his checking account. Suny Bank requires a minimum deposit of $100 and charges a monthly fee of $8, plus 5 cents a check. Merchants Bank also requires a minimum deposit of $100, it charges a per check fee of 15 cents but no monthly fee. How many checks would Lorenzo need to write each month to make Suny Bank cheaper to use than Merchants? A) over 50 B) over 60 C) over 70 D) over 80
Answer: D Explanation: D) 8 monthly charge / 10 cent per check differential = 80 checks break even
An increase in borrowing by the U.S. government will result in all of the following except A) upward pressure on interest rates. B) reduction in government regulation. C) an increase in the demand for funds. D) an increase in the issuance of Treasury securities.
B
Lucky Louie's bank requires a minimum balance at all times of $1500 in order to provide free checking services. The bank pays .5% per annum interest on the minimum balance. If you do not maintain the balance, account service fees are $4 per month. Assuming Lucky can earn 2.5% on his money not sitting at the bank, what is his net benefit to maintaining the minimum balance? A) Not a benefit; he should invest his money elsewhere at 2.5% B) $18 per year benefit C) $48 per year benefit D) Breakeven
B
The ________ is an additional return beyond the risk-free rate that can be earned from a deposit guaranteed by the government. A) risk-free rate B) risk premium C) specific return D) nominal return
B
Which of the following is not a depository institution? A) Commercial bank B) Securities firm C) Savings institution D) Credit union
B
Which of the following is not a depository institution? A) First National Bank of Chicago B) Butterfield and Edwards Brokerage Company C) American 1 Federal Credit Union D) New England Savings Bank
B
Which of the following is not a service provided by a commercial bank? A) Checking and savings accounts B) FDIC insurance on all deposits with no maximum limit C) Personal loans D) Mortgage loans
B
Which of the following is not a service that a depository institution might offer? A) Checking services B) Credit counseling C) Online services D) The use of a debit card
B
Which of the following is not an advantage of using ATM cards? A) It is an easy and convenient way to withdraw funds. B) Your total banking expenses will be lower. C) You have access to your account any time of the day. D) You can bank at remote locations all over the world.
B
Which of the following is not true regarding certificates of deposit (CDs)? A) The longer the term, the higher the interest rate paid. B) All banks offer the same rates on CDs. C) Early withdrawals of money are subject to a penalty. D) The investment of large amounts will pay higher interest than lower amounts.
B
Which of the following should not affect your choice of a financial institution? A) Convenience B) Whether it is state or federally chartered C) Deposit rates and insurance D) Fees Answer:
B
to speed the process of paying your bills and save money on stamps, you could A) agree with the service provider to pay quarterly. B) use your bank's online banking capability. C) pay with money orders. D) use your bank's wire transfer capability.
B
A ________ is a check that is written on behalf of an individual and will be charged against a large well-known financial institution or credit card sponsor's account. A) cashier's check B) money order C) traveler's check D) personal check
C
During the financial crisis that began in 2008, what was the key aspect in banks that made savers comfortable that their money was safe? A) Congress was watching over the banks B) The Federal Reserve did not let any banks fail C) Deposits were insured up to $250,000 by FDIC D) Bailouts protected the savers
C
The opening balance in your checking account was $1000. During the month you had the following activity: wrote two checks for $45.00 and $75.00 but only the first one cleared; had two debit card transactions for $50 and $35.20; received a bank charge for the account of $6, deposited a check you received from a friend for $100 but it did not clear by month end. What is your month end account balance? A) $1052.13 B) $875.45 C) $863.80 D) $888.80
C
The term structure is often based on rates of return or yields offered by ________ which are ________ issued by the U.S. Treasury with different maturities. A) Treasury securities; mutual fund securities B) Treasury securities; equity securities C) Treasury securities; debt securities D) None of the above.
C
When borrowing money from a ban for a home mortgage, 30 year interest rates are generally A) the same as 15 year and 20 year rates. B) between .5% and 1% lower than 15 year rates. C) between .5% and 1% higher than 15 year rates. D) The term of the mortgage has no bearing on rates; only the borrower's credit rating matters.
C
When interest rates rise, individuals who make deposits will earn a ________ rate of interest, while individuals who need to borrow funds will have to pay a ________ rate. A) higher; lower B) lower; higher C) higher; higher D) lower; lower
C
When the Fed loosens monetary policy, interest rates will ________ and money supply will go ________. A) up; stay the same B) down; stay the same C) go down; go up D) go up; go down
C
When the Federal Reserve wishes to ________ interest rates, it ________ the amount of funds at commercial banks. A) increase; increases B) reduce; reduces C) reduce; increases D) Both A and B are correct.
C
When you invest in a CD that has a maturity of one year, you are guaranteed the interest rate offered on that CD. Your return would be A) a risk premium. B) money in the bank. C) a risk-free return. D) liquid assets.
C
Which of the following characteristics is common to both commercial banks and credit unions? A) Lower fees B) Lower credit card rates C) Insurance up up to $250,000
C
You have $3,000 that you may need any day to replace the furnace in your house. Which of the following would be the best place to put the $3,000? A) A one-year CD earning 4% B) A common stock mutual fund earning 9% C) A savings account earning 2% D) Shares of stock in a high-tech company that could double in 6 months
C
Your great aunt Mary passed away and left you an inheritance of $5,000. Since you don't have a need for the money in the near future, which of the following would be the best place to put the $5,000? A) A savings account earning 1% interest B) A checking account C) A five-year CD paying 4.38% annually D) High-risk stock in a producer of natural gas that is predicted to triple in the next year
C
Savings institutions accept deposits and provide mortgage and personal loans to individuals. Another name for these financial institutions is A) trust institutions. B) economy institutions. C) insured institutions. D) thrift institutions.
D
The Act that allows banks to transmit electronic images of checks, thus allowing funds to be transferred immediately is known as A) Check 2004. B) the Electronic Check Act of 2004. C) the Fraud Detecting Act. D) Check 21.
D
The term structure of interest rates states that A) terms of the loan have major effects on the interest rate. B) the long term interest rate is the geometric mean of the series of short term rates covering the same period. C) the long term rate would be higher than the individual short term rates in a rising interest rate environment. D) Both B and C are correct.
D
It is illegal for a federally insured financial institution to charge those with poor credit records higher interest rates than those with good credit.
FALSE
Securities firms primarily sell insurance to protect individuals from adverse events.
FALSE
The monetary policy of the Federal Reserve System (the Fed) has very little to do with the changes in interest rates a consumer will experience.
FALSE
The one-year loan rate for individuals is usually about the same as the one-year CD rate.
FALSE
Credit unions are nonprofit depository institutions that serve members who have a common affiliation (such as the same employer or same community).
TRUE
Depository institutions are financial institutions that accept deposits (that are insured up to a maximum level) from individuals or firms and provide loans.
TRUE
Interest rate changes are affected by the relationship of the total supply of funds provided by all investors and the total demand for funds by all borrowers.
TRUE
Investments with a higher risk of default pay higher rates of interest than those that are less risky.
TRUE
Nondepository institutions are financial institutions that provide various financial services, but their deposits are not federally insured.
TRUE
Savings institutions differ from commercial banks in that they tend to focus less on providing commercial loans.
TRUE
The risk-free rate on borrowed funds is determined by A) the Federal Reserve. B) Congress. C) supply and demand. D) the banking system.
C
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using ATM cards? A) Forgetting to record the transaction B) Fees from your bank and other banks for using out-of-network machines C) Increased fees if you make too many transactions per period D) Difficulty of withdrawing funds
D
Cashier's checks, money orders, and traveler's checks are secured check alternatives to a personal check and therefore are more risk-free for the payee
TRUE
Convenience, deposit rates and insurance, and fees are primary considerations in choosing a financial institution for your needs.
TRUE
ATM cards are declining in use because they are expensive and the machines are becoming more difficult to locate.
FALSE
An example of a depository financial institution is an insurance company.
FALSE
Banks do not charge fees for safety deposit boxes.
FALSE
Certificates of deposit (CDs) with shorter maturity dates tend to pay higher interest rates than those with longer maturity dates.
FALSE
Debit cards allow you to pay for a purchase later when the bill arrives
FALSE
Deposits in commercial banks that are members of the FDIC, are insured up to a maximum of $50,000 per account.
FALSE
Finance companies are more selective in choosing the borrowers they serve, and therefore they usually charge lower interest rates than banks or credit unions.
FALSE
Introductory high interest rates paid by financial institutions for new accounts are usually a good deal and you should therefore take advantage of them without question.
FALSE
You can be assured that if your ATM query shows you have a certain balance in your checking account, that figure is more accurate than the amount in your check register.
FALSE
The relationship between risk and return A) is positive. B) is negative. C) is inverse. D) has no correlation.
A
The term structure of interest rates is the relationship between the maturities of ________ debt securities and the annualized yields offered on those securities. A) risk-free B) risk premium C) specific return D) nominal return
A
A certificate of deposit guarantees or locks in an interest rate for a specified time and rate.
TRUE
A debit card differs from a credit card in that it does not provide credit; instead, it deducts the purchase from your checking account immediately.
TRUE
A mutual fund is a means by which investors with only a small amount of money can invest in a portfolio of securities.
TRUE
A risk premium is the amount of interest you might receive over and above the risk-free return insured by the federal government.
TRUE
A risk-free rate is a return on an investment that is guaranteed for a specified period.
TRUE
Because they have lower expenses, Web-based financial institutions tend to pay higher interest rates on deposits than institutions with physical branches.
TRUE
To prevent an overdraft or "bounced check," it is always a good idea to record each check written in your check register and reconcile your account balance when you receive your monthly bank statement.
TRUE
Financial institutions loan funds at ________ they pay depositors. A) a lower interest rate than B) a higher interest rate than C) a rate equal to what D) a cost plus 3% of what
B
Financial institutions that accept deposits (that are insured up to a maximum level) from individuals and provide loans are called A) finance companies. B) depository institutions. C) investment companies. D) nondepository institutions.
B
If you have $10,000 that you do not currently need for expenses and you wish to put it somewhere so that it will earn a return, which of the following financial institutions would you not choose? A) Savings institution B) Finance company C) Securities firm D) Investment company
B
If you were taking out a personal loan, the highest rate would probably be charged by a A) commercial bank. B) finance company. C) member of your family. D) credit union.
B
A financial conglomerate offers a diverse set of services that include which of the following? A) Credit cards B) Personal loans C) Brokerage subsidiary D) All of the above.
D
In saving or investing, the ________ the risk, the ________ the potential return. A) higher; higher B) lower; lower C) higher; lower D) Both A and B are correct
D
Information such as ________ can be easily found on a variety of Web sites. A) loan rates B) stock quotes and company information C) yields of Treasury securities D) All of the above.
D
The interest rate is composed of the ________ and the ________. A) risk-free rate; risk discount B) risk-free rate; risk premium C) risk-free rate; default risk premium D) None of the above
B
The relationship between risk and return is positive because A) the longer the term of the investment, the more exposed it is to negative inflation effects. B) investors need to be compensated with additional return on investment to bear additional risk. C) not every investment has risk, so there is really no distinct relationship. D) Both A and B are correct.
B
The term structure of interest rates is measured by a(n) ________, which shows the interest rate offered at each maturity level. A) economist B) yield curve C) pie chart D) index
B
To join a credit union, you need to A) have a steady job. B) be a member of a group with a common bond. C) have established good credit. D) be sponsored by an existing member of that credit union.
B
Which of the following is classified as a nondepository institution? A) Credit union B) Insurance company C) Commercial bank D) Savings institution
B
You are purchasing a new car and are making a down payment of $6,500. To be assured of payment, the dealership would request that you provide a A) personal check. B) money order. C) cashier's check. D) traveler's check.
B
Your commercial bank is offering a one-year CD with an interest rate of 7%. A financial company offers an interest rate of 10% on its one-year certificate (not a CD). The risk premium offered by the financial company is A) 7%. B) 3%. C) 4%. D) 1.5%. Answer: B
B
________ are nondepository institutions that facilitate the purchase or sale of securities by firms or individuals by providing investment banking services and brokerage services. A) Finance companies B) Securities firms C) Insurance companies D) Investment companies
B
Deposits at commercial banks are insured up to ________ per depositor by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). A) $100,000 B) $75,000 C) $250,000 D) $150,000
C
Which of the following is a nonprofit depository institution that provides services only to members who have a common affiliation? A) Commercial bank B) Savings institution C) Credit union D) Finance company
C
Which of the following is not a fee that financial institutions may charge? A) Checking account service charge B) ATM usage fee C) Depository insurance D) Safety deposit box rental
C
Which of the following is not a reason that your checking account balance might change from one month to another? A) Deposits to your account B) Cleared checks C) Purchasing new shoes with a credit card D) Bank fees
C
Which of the following is true with regard to rising interest rates? A) Use short-term loans to take advantage of low interest rates. B) Select long-term savings options to lock in current interest rates. C) Use long-term loans to take advantage of current low rates. D) The term of the loan option is not affected by rising interest rates.
C
You are purchasing a new car and are making a down payment of $6,500. To be assured of payment, the dealership would request that you provide a A) personal check. B) money order. C) cashier's check. D) traveler's check.
C
________ are nondepository institutions that provide insurance to protect individuals or firms against possible adverse events. A) Finance companies B) Securities firms C) Insurance companies D) Investment companies
C
Lucky Louie has $10,000 that he wants to invest for 3 years but wants to take no risk on the investment. His best course of action would be to A) invest in a 3 year Treasury note. B) invest in a blue chip stock portfolio. C) put his money in a 3 year CD at his bank. D) Both A and C are correct.
D
_______ is a movement that began in September 2011 to protest against large banks that are believed to receive excessive support from the government. A) The 15-M B) March on Washington C) Anti-corruption D) Occupy Wall Street
D
Your checkbook balance at the end of May is $1,041.52. When you receive May's bank statement, you discover the following additional items: Bank fees, $27.00; Interest earned, $16.35. Your adjusted checkbook balance after considering these items is A) $1030.87. B) $1052.17. C) $950.04. D) $997.65.
Answer: A Explanation: A) Checkbook balance $1,041 Add: Interest $163 Deduct: Bank fees $271 Adjusted Balance $933
A(n) ________ card allows you to pay for a purchase directly from your checking account without writing a check. A) credit B) debit C) expense D) travel
B
