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True/False
Question The normal relationship is for the volume to expand on
rallies and contract on declines.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question In case of assured returns, A scheme cannot promise returns
unless such returns are fully guaranteed by sponsor or AMC.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Policies of the government and the attitude of the
government towards the industry have a considerable
influence on the industry.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Investors in high tax bracket would benefit by investing in
equity schemes.
Correct False
Answer
Select The Blank
Question ________ bonds are generally called for prepayment after
interest rates have fallen, investors will not be able to find
comparable investment avenues.
Correct Call risk
Answer
True/False
Question The price earning ratio is an increasing function of the
payout ratio and the growth rate and a decreasing function of
the riskiness of the firm.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question When we invest in only one asset we are not exposed to any
specific or market risk.
Correct False
Answer
True/False
Question Five paisa.com is an example of on line trading portal.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants
to the unit holders within thirty days of the declaration of
dividend.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Bearish actions come from a series of declining peaks and
troughs.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question The risk associated to get the required
rate of return on the stock is measure by market beta.
True/False
Question A segment is unattractive if the buyers
possess strong or growing bargaining powers.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A higher value of current ratio indicates a
better short term solvency of the firm.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Certificate of Deposits offers high rate of
interest than Treasury Bills.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question American option gives the holder the
right, but not the obligation to buy or sell the
underlying instrument on or before the expiry date
and the option can be exercised early.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question If a rupee weakens against the dollars it
has favourable impact for the exporters.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has
favourable impact for the importers.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The basic assumption of Technical
analysis is that, price discounts everything and it is
the outcome of all forces affecting a stock.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
********************************
True/False
Question
When we invest in only one asset we are not exposed to any
specific or market risk.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
When the writer gives the buyer of the option the right to sell
the underlying asset on or before the expiry date
Put option
Put option
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Sharma is expecting to receive Rs. 50,000/- at the end of 5
years. He wanted to know what is the present value of this
amount, if the rate of interest is 6% p.a?
Correct Answer
Rs. 37363/-
Your Answer
Rs. 37363/-
True/False
Question
When you are making an investment you are expecting certain
future benefits from your investment.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The price earning ratio can be estimated for the firms with
negative earnings per share.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The growth rate in the initial phase is not constant but declines
linearly over time to reach the stable growth rate in steady
state is a phenomena of :-
Correct Answer
H- Model for valuing growth , H-Two stage model for growth ,
H-Model unlike the classic two stage model
Your Answer
H- Model for valuing growth , H-Two stage model for growth ,
H-Model unlike the classic two stage model
True/False
Question
The normal relationship is for the volume to expand on rallies
and contract on declines.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Balance of payments surplus augments foreign reserves of the
country and have a favourable impact on he exchange rate.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has favourable impact
for the importers.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The labour conditions do not play an important role in the
industry analysis.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The risk associated to get the required rate of return on the
stock is measure by market beta.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Following a decline, heavy volume with little price change is
indicative of accumulation and is normally a bearish factor.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Sensex is the index of Calcutta Stock Exchange.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
In case of assured returns, A scheme cannot promise returns
unless such returns are fully guaranteed by sponsor or AMC.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Quick assets consist of current assets less inventories.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Breadth Indicator
Advance/decline line
Advance/decline line
Momentum indicator
MACD
MACD
Trend lines
Useful tool in technical analysis
Useful tool in technical analysis
True/False
Question
If a rupee weakens against the dollars it has favourable impact
for the exporters.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Turnover ratios
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
Debt Equity ratio
Debt / Equity
Debt / Equity
Quick assets
Highly liquid assets
Highly liquid assets
True/False
Question
Policies of the government and the attitude of the government
towards the industry have a considerable influence on the
industry.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Currently in India index options are both European and
American in nature.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The returns of sector specific funds are solely dependant on
the performance of the respective sectors / industries.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
38. In a perfectly efficient market all securities are correctly priced means there are no :-
a)
High priced and low priced securities
c)
Book priced and market priced securities
d)
Marks : 2
42. What levels if increased will have unfavourable impact on the stock market?
a)
Higher levels of unemployment
Unstable economy
b)
Higher levels of taxation
c)
Low levels of interest rates
d)
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question
What are the different types of profitability ratios?
Correct Answer
Return on equity , Gross profit margin ratio , Earnings power
Your Answer
Return on equity , Gross profit margin ratio , Earnings power
Question
Mutual fund is to be registered with ________ before raising funds from public.
Correct Answer
SEBI
Your Answer
SEBI
Question
The security market is the market for :-
Correct Answer
Equity , Debt , Derivatives
Your Answer
Equity , Debt , Bank deposits
Question
The Gordon growth model is best suited for firms :-
Correct Answer
Growing at a rate equal to or lower that the growth in the economy , Which have
well established dividend payout ratio policy , Whose earnings are steady and
perpetual
Your Answer
Growing at a rate equal to or lower that the growth in the economy , Which have
well established dividend payout ratio policy
Question
A security analysis is done :-
Correct Answer
For decision making for investments
Your Answer
As per instruction of the company
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The average investor in the market is driven more by emotions than by rational
analysis is a rule of :-
Correct Answer
Technical analysis
Your Answer
Fundamental Analysis
Question
Mr.Saurabh invests Rs. 5,000/- today. The rate of interest is 4% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Your Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Question
What is the objective of an income fund?
Correct Answer
To provide regular and steady income
Your Answer
To provide guaranteed returns to investors
Question
Explain what are leverage ratios ?
Correct Answer
Help in assessing the risk arising using the debt capital , Debt equity ratio and
interest coverage ratio and DSCR are important leverage ratios , Debt is riskier
source of finance as it entails fixed outgo of periodic payments
Your Answer
Help in assessing the risk arising using the debt capital , Debt equity ratio and
interest coverage ratio and DSCR are important leverage ratios , Debt is riskier
source of finance as it entails fixed outgo of periodic payments
Question
Which were the initiatives which the chairman said would focus on in 2003-04 in
the speech in annual report for the year 2003-03?
Correct Answer
Research and development , Capital investment and focus on balance sheet ,
Overseas acquisitions
Your Answer
Focus on mergers , Research and development , Capital investment and focus
on balance sheet
Question
What were the objectives for 2002-03 the chairman of Bharat forge had
emphasised on in the annual report for 2001 - 02
Correct Answer
Maintain aggressive exports thrust , Increase shares of value added products ,
Continue reducing costs
Your Answer
Maintain aggressive exports thrust , Increase shares of value added products ,
Continue reducing costs
True/False
Question
A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants to the unit holders
within thirty days of the declaration of dividend.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What does lower level of unemployment indicates?
Correct Answer
Positive economic conditions
Your Answer
Economic slowdown
Question
The GDP growth rate in the economy in real terms has fluctuated between :-
Correct Answer
4% and 5%
Your Answer
4% and 5%
Question
Mr.Rohan invests Rs.25,000/- today. The rate of interest is 6% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 3 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Your Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Question
Mr.Satish invests Rs.10,000/- today. The rate of interest is 8% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Your Answer
Rs.14.693/-
True/False
Question
When you are making an investment you are expecting certain future benefits
from your investment.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What is the limitation of Flow-of funds analysis method?
Correct Answer
Cannot give indication of the inclination of market participants to purchase stock
Your Answer
Does not give specific information
True/False
Question
The returns of sector specific funds are solely dependant on the performance of
the respective sectors / industries.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Correct Answer
Cash trading , Margin trading
Your Answer
General trading , Cash trading , Credit trading
Question
Under the options contract ________ gives the holder the right, but not the
obligation to buy or sell the underlying instrument only on the expiry date.
Correct Answer
European option
Your Answer
American option
Question
An investor with a higher tolerance of risk should tilt his portfolio in favour of
________.
Correct Answer
Stocks
Your Answer
Bank deposits
Question
The ________ phase carries a lot of significance because it marks the turning
point between a rising and a falling market.
Correct Answer
Transitional
Your Answer
Sideways
Question
The growth rate in the initial phase is not constant but declines linearly over time
to reach the stable growth rate in steady state is a phenomena of :-
Correct Answer
H- Model for valuing growth , H-Two stage model for growth , H-Model unlike the
classic two stage model
Your Answer
H- Model for valuing growth , H-Two stage model for growth , H-Model unlike the
classic two stage model
Question
Acid test ratio is more stringent measure of liquidity compared to the ________.
Correct Answer
Current ratio
Your Answer
Current ratio
Question
The Two-Stage dividend discount model is based on the assumption of :-
Correct Answer
An initial phase where the growth is not a stable growth rate , A subsequent
steady state of growth rate being stable and lasts n years , A stable growth phase
lasts forever
Your Answer
An initial phase where the growth is not a stable growth rate , A subsequent
steady state of growth rate being stable and lasts n years , A stable growth phase
lasts forever
True/False
Question
While calculating geometric mean calculation of root is not important.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The labour conditions do not play an important role in the industry analysis.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
________ measures the efficiency of credit management.
Correct Answer
Average collection period
Your Answer
Average collection period
Question
________ measures the profitability of operations without considering the
influence of financial structure and tax rate.
Correct Answer
Earnings power
Your Answer
Earnings power
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which market is affected with the improving and higher growth rate in economy?
Correct Answer
Stock market
Your Answer
Stock market
True/False
Question
Certificate of Deposits offers high rate of interest than Treasury Bills.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What do you understand by money supply?
Correct Answer
Total money in existence at any given time
Your Answer
Total money in existence at any given time
Question
What is Gross National Product ?
Correct Answer
Gross income generated from within the country
Your Answer
Gross income generated from within the country
Question
What are the features of trend lines
Correct Answer
A simple and useful tool in technical analysis , Prices move in trends , The trend
lines represent points of support and resistance
Your Answer
A simple and useful tool in technical analysis , Prices move in trends , The trend
lines represent points of support and resistance
True/False
Question
A price rise accompanied by expanding volume denotes a potential trend
reversal.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Question
Mutual fund schemes could be broadly classified as :-
Correct Answer
Open ended scheme , Close ended scheme
Your Answer
Open ended scheme , Close ended scheme , Balance fund
Question
Features of PSU Bonds are :-
Correct Answer
No TDS , Transferable by endorsement , No stamp duty on transfer
Your Answer
No TDS , Transferable by endorsement , No stamp duty on transfer
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Future value of a series of cash flows occurring at the end of each period.
Future value of annuity
Future value of annuity
Value at a certain future date today of a stream of cash flows that occurs over a
period of time.
Future Value
Future Value
Question
A line is defined as a price movement two or three weeks or longer, during which
period the price variation of both averages moves within a price range of
approximately________%.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
True/False
Question
Following a decline, heavy volume with little price change is indicative of
accumulation and is normally a bearish factor.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Question
The greater the deviation of the actual returns from the actual return :-
Correct Answer
Greater the variance
Your Answer
Greater the variance
True/False
Question
A segment is unattractive if the buyers possess strong or growing bargaining
powers.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Correct Answer
Liquidity risk
Your Answer
Liquidity risk
Question
What is GDP at factor cost ?
Correct Answer
Excludes net income received from abroad
Your Answer
Includes indirect taxes
Question
More than half the variation in stock price could be attributed to which factor?
Correct Answer
Market influence
Your Answer
Market influence
Correct Answer
It marks the turning point between a rising and falling market
Your Answer
It marks the turning point between a rising and falling market
True/False
Question
The price earning ratio is an increasing function of the payout ratio and the
growth rate and a decreasing function of the riskiness of the firm.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
The issuing firm enjoys the flexibility to call the bonds if the interest rates fall
significantly and it can issue :-
Correct Answer
New bonds at a lower rates
Your Answer
New bonds at a lower rates
True/False
Question
The sideways trend is essentially a transitional one which separates the two
major market movements.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
More than half the variation in stock price could be attributed to which factor?
Correct Answer
Market influence
Your Answer
Market influence
Question
Features of PSU Bonds are :-
Correct Answer
No TDS , Transferable by endorsement , No stamp duty on transfer
Your Answer
No TDS , Transferable by endorsement , No stamp duty on transfer
Question
What do you understand by money supply?
Correct Answer
Total money in existence at any given time
Your Answer
Total money in existence at any given time
Question
Security analysis serves the investment decision maker by identifying
________securities.
Correct Answer
Under priced
Your Answer
Under priced
Question
Mr.Saurabh invests Rs. 5,000/- today. The rate of interest is 4% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Your Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Question
Under ________ EMH investors cannot earn abnormal/superior profits on
securities on a consistent basis.
Correct Answer
Semi-strong form
Your Answer
Semi-strong form
True/False
Question
A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants to the unit holders
within thirty days of the declaration of dividend.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
While calculating geometric mean calculation of root is not important.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
Risk can be referred as the ________ in the return with respect to the expected
return.
Correct Answer
Volatility
Your Answer
Volatility
Question
Mr.Rohan invests Rs.25,000/- today. The rate of interest is 6% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 3 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Your Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Question
The return to the bond investor can be measured in terms of :-
Correct Answer
Current yield , Yield to maturity , Realised yield
Your Answer
Realised yield
Question
Which are the different styles of displaying charts?
Correct Answer
Bar and line charts , Candle stick charts , Point and figure charts
Your Answer
Bar and line charts , Candle stick charts , Point and figure charts
Question
________ measures the profitability of operations without considering the
influence of financial structure and tax rate.
Correct Answer
Earnings power
Your Answer
Earnings power
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Present value interest factor of annuities and present value interest factor
Yield to maturity
Yield to maturity
Question
A security analysis is done :-
Correct Answer
For decision making for investments
Your Answer
For decision making for investments
Question
Mr. Shekhar invests Rs.50,000/- in a scheme of LIC, the rate of interest is 8%
compounded annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Your Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Question
Dividend discount model is considered as the simplest model for :-
Correct Answer
Valuing Equity
Your Answer
Valuing Equity
Question
Mr.Satish invests Rs.10,000/- today. The rate of interest is 8% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Your Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Question
________ refers to the possibility that there may not be a readily available
market for the particular bond.
Correct Answer
Liquidity risk
Your Answer
Liquidity risk
Question
Mr. Suresh is expecting to receive Rs.1,50,000/- at the end of 3 years. He
wanted to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is
9% p.a ?
Correct Answer
Rs.1,15,827/-
Your Answer
Rs.1,15,827/-
Correct Answer
15 year instrument , Rate of interest is 8% , Partial withdrawal is available from
7th year
Your Answer
15 year instrument , Rate of interest is 8% , Partial withdrawal is available from
7th year
Question
What are the features of candle stick charts?
Correct Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates in
white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
Your Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates in
white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
Question
A security represent evidence of :-
Correct Answer
A property right
Your Answer
A property right
Question
Major steps involved in construction of a index are :-
Correct Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Your Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
True/False
Question
The arithmetic mean is a set of observations is calculated by finding the sum
values and dividing by the number of observations.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
With the use of diversification you can reduce the risk.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Question
What are intermediate trends?
Correct Answer
They are counter-cyclical trends within the confines of a primary trend
Your Answer
They are counter-cyclical trends within the confines of a primary trend
Question
________involves a simultaneous sale and repurchase agreement.
Correct Answer
Repos
Your Answer
Repos
Question
In any Economy, bridge is created between savers and who need the funds by
this system :-
Correct Answer
Financial
Your Answer
Banking
Question
What are the features of bank deposits?
Correct Answer
Interest is presently around 6% , Benefits under section 80 L , Banks offer
cheque facility for investors making it convenient to withdraw
Your Answer
Interest is presently around 6% , Banks offer cheque facility for investors making
it convenient to withdraw
Question
What are the important macro economic indicators?
Correct Answer
GNP growth rate , Price Conditions , Monsoons
Your Answer
GNP growth rate , Price Conditions , Monsoons
Question
If index future is taken under futures contract, the underlying asset would be :-
Correct Answer
Stock index
Your Answer
Stock index
True/False
Question
European style options are more expensive than American style because they
offer greater flexibility to the buyer.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
________ model is based on the principle that an initial phase where the growth
rate is not stable and subsequent steady growth rate and remains for the
long-term.
Correct Answer
The Two-Stage dividend discount
Your Answer
The Two-Stage dividend discount
Question
________ absorbs the excess demand or supply generated by hedgers and
assume the risk of price fluctuations.
Correct Answer
Speculators
Your Answer
Speculators
Question
When a debenture is sold to the general public a ________ is appointed.
Correct Answer
Trustee
Your Answer
Trustee
True/False
Question
Five paisa.com is an example of on line trading portal.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
When a firm can grow net profits by issuing equity, the expected growth rate in
net profits is determined by :-
Correct Answer
Equity reinvestment rate X return on equity
Your Answer
Equity reinvestment rate X return on equity
Question
Explain what are leverage ratios ?
Correct Answer
Help in assessing the risk arising using the debt capital , Debt equity ratio and
interest coverage ratio and DSCR are important leverage ratios , Debt is riskier
source of finance as it entails fixed outgo of periodic payments
Your Answer
Help in assessing the risk arising using the debt capital , Debt equity ratio and
interest coverage ratio and DSCR are important leverage ratios , Debt is riskier
source of finance as it entails fixed outgo of periodic payments
Correct Answer
To earn a profit while restricting the downside risk , To use the options for
speculation , Either to honour or walk away from the contract
Your Answer
To earn a profit while restricting the downside risk , To use the options for
speculation , Either to honour or walk away from the contract
True/False
Question
If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has favourable impact for the importers.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
UTI was set up in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1963
Your Answer
1963
True/False
Question Investment decisions can be viewed as an integrated process to which
security analysis makes its unique contribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Five paisa.com is an example of on line trading portal.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Primary trend Last between 1-2 years Last between 1-2 years
Intermediate trend Last between 3 weeks to as long as 6 months Last between 3 weeks
to as long as 6 months
True/False
Question With the use of diversification you can reduce the risk.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Post office monthly schemes have a 10 year tenor.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants to the unit
holders within thirty days of the declaration of dividend.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Fixed assets turnover ratio measures the efficiency of utilisation of total
assets, fixed as well as current.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The risk associated to get the required rate of return on the stock is measure
by market beta.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Default is normally evaluated and indicated by the rating assigned to the
debt instruments by independent credit ratings agencies.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of fixed income securities like debentures, you get the return in the
form of dividend.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Weak form model is also termed as Random walk model Efficient market hypothesis
Framework on efficient capital markets, a review of theory and empirical work Fama
Strong form
True/False
Question Quick assets consist of current assets less inventories.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Question
________ measures the profitability of operations without considering the
influence of financial structure and tax rate.
Correct Answer
Earnings power
Your Answer
Earnings power
True/False
Question
While calculating geometric mean calculation of root is not important.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
What could be a better approach to flow-of -funds analysis?
Correct Answer
An examination of liquidity trends in the banking system
Your Answer
Analyzing the Fiscal issues
True/False
Question
The Asset management company of the mutual fund must have 50%
independent directors.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
A higher value of current ratio indicates a better short term solvency of the firm.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Investment is a risk free investment when :-
Correct Answer
Actual return is = expected return
Your Answer
Actual return is = expected return
Select The Blank
Question
The govt allowed public sector banks and institutions in mutual funds in
________.
Correct Answer
Early 90's
Your Answer
Early 90's
True/False
Question
The returns of sector specific funds are solely dependant on the performance of
the respective sectors / industries.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
The price of the index futures contract is defined as :-
Correct Answer
Future price = Spot price + Carry cost
Your Answer
Future price = Spot price + Carry cost
Question
An options contract allows the investor :-
Correct Answer
To earn a profit while restricting the downside risk , To use the options for
speculation , Either to honour or walk away from the contract
Your Answer
To earn a profit while restricting the downside risk , To use the options for
speculation , Either to honour or walk away from the contract
True/False
Question
The basic assumption of Technical analysis is that, price discounts everything
and it is the outcome of all forces affecting a stock.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Secondary reactions occurs because of ________ which arise in the market as a
result of over optimism and over pessimism.
Correct Answer
Technical distortions
Your Answer
Technical distortions
Question
In a heads and shoulders formation the deeper the pattern, the greater is the
________ significance once it is completed
Correct Answer
Bearish
Your Answer
Bearish
True/False
Question
Debt is less riskier source of finance than equity.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The arithmetic mean is a set of observations is calculated by finding the sum
values and dividing by the number of observations.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What does flow-of fund analysis help in understanding?
Correct Answer
Availability of money for the stock market
Your Answer
Financial strength of various companies
True/False
Question
The normal relationship is for the volume to expand on rallies and contract on
declines.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Growth of the firm can be estimated through :-
Correct Answer
Firm's past earnings/historical growth rate , Estimates made by equity research
analyst who follow the firm , Estimates from a firm's fundamentals
Your Answer
Firm's past earnings/historical growth rate , Estimates from a firm's fundamentals
, Forecasting future revenues and earnings
Question
The security analysis process will achieve :-
Correct Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future
profitability
Your Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future
profitability
Question
The general dividend model is based on the principle of :-
Correct Answer
Present value of the expected future cash flow
Your Answer
Present value of the expected future cash flow
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The index futures symbols of BSE are represented as :-
Correct Answer
BSX JAN 2005 (January contract)
Your Answer
BSX JAN 2005 (January contract)
Question
What are the features of bank deposits?
Correct Answer
Interest is presently around 6% , Benefits under section 80 L , Banks offer
cheque facility for investors making it convenient to withdraw
Your Answer
Interest is presently around 6% , Banks offer cheque facility for investors making
it convenient to withdraw
True/False
Question
Risk on a portfolio of assets is always same as the risk on individual asset.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
UTI was set up in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1963
Your Answer
1963
Question
Major steps involved in construction of a index are :-
Correct Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Your Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Question
A line is defined as a price movement two or three weeks or longer, during which
period the price variation of both averages moves within a price range of
approximately________%.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
Question
The return to the bond investor can be measured in terms of :-
Correct Answer
Realised yield , Current yield , Yield to maturity
Your Answer
Current yield , Yield to maturity
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the features of candle stick charts?
Correct Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates in
white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
Your Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates in
white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
Question
Debentures rated "BB" refers ________ of timely payment of interest and
principal.
Correct Answer
Inadequate safety
Your Answer
Inadequate safety
Question
The objective of fundamental analysis for a security in a market is to identify
either it is :-
Correct Answer
Under priced and over priced
Your Answer
Under priced and over priced
Question
When the firm is not raising equity by issuing new shares, the growth rate in net
profits is given by :-
Correct Answer
Retention ratio X return on equity
Your Answer
Price earning ratio X return on equity
Question
A ________ rally for stocks generally takes place because of an improved
outlook for business conditions over what was anticipated.
Correct Answer
Bear market
Your Answer
Bullish market
Question
Characteristics of Preference shares are :-
Correct Answer
Carry a fixed rate of dividend , Dividend payable out of profit , Redemption in 7 to
12 years
Your Answer
Carry a fixed rate of dividend , Dividend payable out of profit , Redemption in 7 to
12 years
Question
What are the SEBI regulations with respect to mutual funds?
Correct Answer
Mutual funds to be registered with SEBI before the launching any scheme ,
2/3rds of the directors of the trustee company must be independent , An AMC
approved by SEBI manages the fund
Your Answer
Mutual funds to be registered with SEBI before the launching any scheme ,
2/3rds of the directors of the trustee company must be independent , An AMC
approved by SEBI manages the fund
Question
The bond issuing firm enjoys the flexibility of being able to call the bonds if :-
Correct Answer
Interest rates are falling
Your Answer
Interest rates are falling
Question
We can compare the price earning ratio of a market to its historical average to
make judgements about, whether market is :-
Correct Answer
Under valued or over valued
Your Answer
Under valued or over valued
Question
The growth rate is used to forecast future revenues and earnings and are inputs
in valuing :-
Correct Answer
Stable firms
Your Answer
High growth firms
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
A security analysis is done :-
Correct Answer
For decision making for investments
Your Answer
For decision making for investments
Question
Which ratios are commonly used?
Correct Answer
Debt equity ratio , Interest coverage ratios , Debt service coverage ratios
Your Answer
Debt equity ratio , Interest coverage ratios , Debt service coverage ratios
Question
An option is a contract which gives the buyer ________ to buy or sell shares of
the underlying security at a specific price on or before a specific date.
Correct Answer
Right but not obligation
Your Answer
Right but not obligation
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Growth of income
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
Current income
Short term debt portfolio
Fixed - income portfolio
Stability of principal
Fixed - income portfolio
Short term debt portfolio
Appreciation
75-100 % in equities
75-100 % in equities
Question
An investor with a higher tolerance of risk should tilt his portfolio in favour of
________.
Correct Answer
Stocks
Your Answer
Stocks
Question
S&P NSE 50 index is known as ________.
Correct Answer
NIFTY
Your Answer
NIFTY
Question
Mutual fund schemes could be broadly classified as :-
Correct Answer
Open ended scheme , Close ended scheme
Your Answer
Open ended scheme , Close ended scheme
Question
What are the features of line charts?
Correct Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
Your Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
True/False
Question
Investors in high tax bracket would benefit by investing in equity schemes.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
The market value of the firms assets divided by the replacement cost of these
assets
Market value to replacement cost ratio
Market value to replacement cost ratio
The market value of the equity in a firm reflects the markets expectations of the
firms earnings power and cash flows.
Price to book value ratio
Price earning ratio
Question
Gilt Edged Securities are :-
Correct Answer
Central Govt , State Govt. , Quasi-Govt
Your Answer
Central Govt
Question
What is GDP at factor cost ?
Correct Answer
Excludes net income received from abroad
Your Answer
Excludes net income received from abroad
Question
What are the features of short-term trends?
Correct Answer
They last from 1 to 3 or 4 weeks , They interrupt the course of the intermediate
cycle , They are usually influenced by random news events
Your Answer
They last from 1 to 3 or 4 weeks , They interrupt the course of the intermediate
cycle , They are usually influenced by random news events
Question
The 8% taxable savings bonds are repayable after ________ years.
Correct Answer
6
Your Answer
6
Correct Answer
Expected return on portfolio , Expected return on assets , Weight of asset in the
portfolio
Your Answer
Expected return on portfolio , Standard deviation , Weight of asset in the portfolio
Question
The Two-Stage dividend discount model is based on the assumption of :-
Correct Answer
An initial phase where the growth is not a stable growth rate , A subsequent
steady state of growth rate being stable and lasts n years , A stable growth
phase lasts forever
Your Answer
An initial phase where the growth is not a stable growth rate , A subsequent
steady state of growth rate being stable and lasts n years , A stable growth
phase lasts forever
Question
Risk can be referred as the ________ in the return with respect to the expected
return.
Correct Answer
Volatility
Your Answer
Difference
True/False
Question
With the introduction of on-line trading by NSE and BSE, the role of regional
stock exchanges have diminished.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The price earning ratio can be estimated for the firms with negative earnings per
share.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Question
What were the achievements of Bharat Forge during the year 2003?
Correct Answer
Secured second largest customer in China , Appointed a Company Secretary to
act as compliance officer , New contracts won in passenger car components
Your Answer
Secured second largest customer in China , Appointed a Company Secretary to
act as compliance officer , New contracts won in passenger car components
Question
________ absorbs the excess demand or supply generated by hedgers and
assume the risk of price fluctuations.
Correct Answer
Speculators
Your Answer
Jobbers
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Who are the constituents of a mutual fund?
Correct Answer
Sponsor & trustees , Asset management company , Custodian
Your Answer
Sponsor & trustees , Asset management company , Custodian
True/False
Question
A share certificate indicates that the investor owns a certain number of shares.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What is the percentage of variation the market and industry influence account
for?
Correct Answer
2/3rd
Your Answer
2/3rd
Question
How can transition phases be projected?
Correct Answer
Transition phases are signalled by clearly definable price patterns
Your Answer
Transition phases are signalled by clearly definable price patterns
True/False
Question
Balance of payments surplus augments foreign reserves of the country and have
a favourable impact on he exchange rate.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What are the features of post office monthly income scheme?
Correct Answer
Rate of return is 8 % , Interest payable monthly , Investor earns bonus of 10% on
completion of term
Your Answer
Rate of return is 8 % , Interest payable monthly , Investor earns bonus of 10% on
completion of term
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
NSE
Nifty
Nifty
SEBI
Redressal of investor complaints
Redressal of investor complaints
NAV
Net asset value
Net asset value
AMFI
Association of mutual funds of India
Association of mutual funds of India
Question
What were the Chairman's comments during the speech in the Annual report of
the FY 2002-03?
Correct Answer
Best year in the history of the company , 146% growth in exports , Highest pre
and post tax profits
Your Answer
Best year in the history of the company , 146% growth in exports , Highest pre
and post tax profits
Question
Under the options contract ________ gives the holder the right, but not the
obligation to buy or sell the underlying instrument only on the expiry date.
Correct Answer
European option
Your Answer
European option
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When was the Dow theory first published?
Correct Answer
Between 1900 and 1902
Your Answer
Between 1900 and 1902
Question
What are the features of point and figure charts?
Correct Answer
Charts are constructed using a combination of X's and O's known as boxes. , X's
show that the prices are moving up , O's show that the prices are moving down
Your Answer
Charts are constructed using a combination of X's and O's known as boxes. , X's
show that the prices are moving up , O's show that the prices are moving down
Question
The ________ phase carries a lot of significance because it marks the turning
point between a rising and a falling market.
Correct Answer
Transitional
Your Answer
Transitional
Question
Credit rating companies assign ratings for which of these investments?
Correct Answer
Company deposits
Your Answer
Company deposits
Question
When a debenture is sold to the general public a ________ is appointed.
Correct Answer
Trustee
Your Answer
Trustee
Question
A security is said to be ________ if its current market price is over its intrinsic
value.
Correct Answer
Over priced
Your Answer
Over priced
Question
What are the different types of profitability ratios?
Correct Answer
Gross profit margin ratio , Earnings power , Return on equity
Your Answer
Gross profit margin ratio , Earnings power , Return on equity
Select The Blank
Question
Dow Jones transportation average was previously known as ________.
Correct Answer
Rail average
Your Answer
Rail average
Question
An agreement to buy or sell a specified quantity of an asset at a certain future
date or a certain price is know as :-
Correct Answer
Forward contract
Your Answer
Forward contract
Question
When was the first mutual fund set up?
Correct Answer
1963
Your Answer
1963
Question
Which market is affected with the improving and higher growth rate in economy?
Correct Answer
Stock market
Your Answer
Stock market
Question
What is the art of technical analysis?
Correct Answer
To identify trend changes at an early stage and maintain investment posture till
the trend has reversed
Your Answer
To identify trend changes at an early stage and maintain investment posture till
the trend has reversed
Question
In any Economy, bridge is created between savers and who need the funds by
this system :-
Correct Answer
Financial
Your Answer
Financial
True/False
Question
The basic inputs of the general model are expected dividends and required rate
of return on stock.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Quick assets consist of current assets less inventories.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Bonds and Debentures represent long term debt instruments.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Question
The expected price of the stock at the end of the holding period is determined by
future dividends and the value of the stock is the present value of dividends
through infinity are the underlying assumptions of :-
Correct Answer
The General model
Your Answer
The Dividend discount model
True/False
Question
American option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell
the underlying instrument on or before the expiry date and the option can be
exercised early.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has favourable impact for the importers.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
What are the features of Kisan Vikas Patra?
Correct Answer
Term is for 8 years seven months , Provision of premature withdrawal , Interest
rate is 8.4% compounded annually
Your Answer
Term is for 8 years seven months , Interest rate is 8.4% compounded annually ,
Tax benefits under 80 L available
Question
________ is the ratio of the market price per share to the earnings per share.
Correct Answer
Price earning ratio
Your Answer
Price earning ratio
Correct Answer
Growth in profits outstripping the revenue growth by a large extent , Non
operating expenses occur frequently , Accounting rules changed frequently
Your Answer
Growth in profits outstripping the revenue growth by a large extent , Non
operating expenses occur frequently , Accounting rules changed frequently
Question
________ is the value today of a stream of cash flows that occurs in future.
Correct Answer
Present value
Your Answer
Present value
Question
Under futures market ________ process provides for collection of losses that
have already occurred.
Correct Answer
The daily settlement
Your Answer
The daily settlement
Question
A security represent evidence of :-
Correct Answer
A property right
Your Answer
A property right
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Present value interest factor of annuities and present value interest factor
Yield to maturity
Interest rate risk
True/False
Question
A price rise accompanied by expanding volume denotes a potential trend
reversal.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question
Measures of ________ tells us what we can expect a typical or middle data point
of a distribution to be.
Correct Answer
Central tendency
Your Answer
Central tendency
Question
________ ratio indicates the margin available after meeting the manufacturing
expenses.
Correct Answer
Gross Profit margin
Your Answer
Gross Profit margin
Question
Which were the initiatives which the chairman said would focus on in 2003-04 in
the speech in annual report for the year 2003-03?
Correct Answer
Research and development , Capital investment and focus on balance sheet ,
Overseas acquisitions
Your Answer
Research and development , Capital investment and focus on balance sheet ,
Overseas acquisitions
Question
What developments had taken place during the year 2000 in case of Bharat
Forge Ltd.?
Correct Answer
Demerger of investment division and windmills , Nominee director of UTI
resigned and ceased to be the director - nomination withdrawn by UTI
Your Answer
Demerger of investment division and windmills , Nominee director of UTI
resigned and ceased to be the director - nomination withdrawn by UTI
Question
The ________ phase is characterized by resistance area and support level.
Correct Answer
Transition
Your Answer
Transition
Question
The 6.________% tax saving bonds of government of India have a tenure of 5
years.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
The most popular pricing options model published in the year 1973
Black Scholes
Black Scholes
When the writer gives the buyer of the option the right to sell the underlying asset
on or before the expiry date
Put option
Put option
Question
An option is :-
Correct Answer
A contract between two parties , Where buyer receives a privilege for which he
pays a premium , Where the seller accepts an obligation for which he receives a
fee
Your Answer
A contract between two parties , Where buyer receives a privilege for which he
pays a premium , Where the seller accepts an obligation for which he receives a
fee
True/False
Question
Currently in India index options are both European and American in nature.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
Return can be in the form of :-
Correct Answer
Dividends , Interests , Capital appreciation
Your Answer
Dividends , Interests , Capital appreciation
Question
Which of the following are important momentum indicators used widely?
Correct Answer
Rate of change (ROC) , Relative strength indicator (RSI) , Moving average
convergence divergence(MACD)
Your Answer
Rate of change (ROC) , Relative strength indicator (RSI) , Moving average
convergence divergence(MACD)
Question
The Derivative market is divided into Future market and ________ market.
Correct Answer
Options
Your Answer
Options
True/False
Question
European style options are more expensive than American style because they
offer greater flexibility to the buyer.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
A segment is unattractive if the buyers possess strong or growing bargaining
powers.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Turnover ratios
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
Quick assets
Highly liquid assets
Highly liquid assets
Question
In a typical stock market cycle which are the types of trends?
Correct Answer
Trends upward , Trend downward , Sideway trend
Your Answer
Trends upward , Trend downward , Sideway trend
Question
What is a resistance level?
Correct Answer
A point where there is opposition to further price rise
Your Answer
A point where there is opposition to further price rise
Question
Debentures rated as "A" are judged to offer ________ of timely payment of
interest and principal.
Correct Answer
Adequate safety
Your Answer
High safety
True/False
Question
A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants to the unit holders
within thirty days of the declaration of dividend.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
________ measures the efficiency of credit management.
Correct Answer
Average collection period
Your Answer
Interest coverage ratio
Question
How would you rate a portfolio with 90% investment in stocks?
Correct Answer
Highly aggressive
Your Answer
Highly aggressive
Select The Blank
Question
________ is due to the fact that a borrower may not pay interest and/or principal
on time.
Correct Answer
Default risk
Your Answer
Default risk
Question
The Gordon growth model is best suited for firms :-
Correct Answer
Growing at a rate equal to or lower that the growth in the economy , Which have
well established dividend payout ratio policy , Whose earnings are steady and
perpetual
Your Answer
Growing at a rate equal to or lower that the growth in the economy , Which have
well established dividend payout ratio policy
Question
Agriculture account for how much portion of the economy?
Correct Answer
Quarter
Your Answer
Quarter
Question
How did Dow use the behaviour of stock markets?
Correct Answer
As a barometer of business conditions rather than a basis for forecasting stock
prices
Your Answer
To predict trend patterns in stock prices
Question
________ take long or short positions only with the intention of making profits by
getting out of the market when conditions favor them.
Correct Answer
Speculators
Your Answer
Hedgers
True/False
Question
In case of fixed income securities like debentures, you get the return in the form
of dividend.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Question
What are primary trends?
Correct Answer
Reflection of investor's attitudes towards unfolding fundamentals in the business
cycle
Your Answer
Long term trends
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Shekhar invests Rs.50,000/- in a scheme of LIC, the rate of interest is 8%
compounded annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Your Answer
Rs. 73466/-
True/False
Question
Default is normally evaluated and indicated by the rating assigned to the debt
instruments by independent credit ratings agencies.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Mr.Satish invests Rs.10,000/- today. The rate of interest is 8% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Your Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Question
The Dow theory was published in a series of editorials in the ________.
Correct Answer
Wall street journal
Your Answer
Wall street journal
True/False
Question
The price earning ratio is an increasing function of the payout ratio and the
growth rate and a decreasing function of the riskiness of the firm.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Question
The greater the deviation of the actual returns from the actual return :-
Correct Answer
Greater the variance
Your Answer
Greater the variance
Question
Features of PSU Bonds are :-
Correct Answer
No TDS , Transferable by endorsement , No stamp duty on transfer
Your Answer
No TDS , Transferable by endorsement , No stamp duty on transfer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the features of public provident scheme?
Correct Answer
15 year instrument , Rate of interest is 8% , Partial withdrawal is available from
7th year
Your Answer
15 year instrument , Rate of interest is 8% , Partial withdrawal is available from
7th year
Question
Which are the different types of accounts offered to investors by the stock
brokers?
Correct Answer
Cash trading , Margin trading
Your Answer
General trading , Cash trading , Margin trading
Question
In a forward contract there is :-
Correct Answer
No Exchange of cash
Your Answer
No Exchange of cash
Question
Under EMH it is assumed that if markets are efficient, securities are priced to
provide a :-
Correct Answer
Normal returns for their given level of risk
Your Answer
Equal returns for their given level of risk
True/False
Question
If a rupee weakens against the dollars it has favourable impact for the exporters.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
If option is given to you to receive Rs.1,000/- today or after one year, you will
choose to receive it today because :-
Correct Answer
You can use the amount to generate returns over the next one year , The
purchasing power of Rs.1,000/- today is more than what it will be one year from
now , There is an element of uncertainty associated with the future receipt
Your Answer
You can use the amount to generate returns over the next one year , The
purchasing power of Rs.1,000/- today is more than what it will be one year from
now , There is an element of uncertainty associated with the future receipt
Question
The growth period in the industry life cycle is defined as :-
Correct Answer
Period of rapid market acceptance and substantial profit improvement
Your Answer
Period of rapid market acceptance and substantial profit improvement
Question
What is the objective of Portfolio management?
Correct Answer
To Minimize risk and maximize return
Your Answer
To Minimize risk and maximize return
True/False
Question
A rally that develops on contracting volumes is suspect and warns of a potential
trend reversal in price
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Post office monthly schemes have a 10 year tenor.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
The approach followed to assess the growth rate by looking at how much a firm
reinvests for future growth and the quality of its re-investments is :-
Correct Answer
Estimating growth from a firm's fundamentals
Your Answer
Earnings multiplier approach
Question
Mr.Saurabh invests Rs. 5,000/- today. The rate of interest is 4% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Your Answer
Rs. 6083/-
6. A segment is more attractive when there are actual or potential substitutes for the
product.
True
False
12. The GDP growth rate in the economy in real terms has fluctuated between :-
a)
4% and 5%
b)
3% and 4%
6% and 7%
c)
5% and 6%
d)
The sideways trend is essentially a transitional one which separates the two major
14.
market movements.
True
False
a)
1000
b)
10000
c)
50000
100000
d)
30. The Two-Stage dividend discount model is best suited for the firms that are :-
a)
c)
Expecting a established dividend payout ratio
Sources of high growth are expected to disappear after specific period of time
d)
How can the financial statements can be manipulated while giving the
estimates for growth?
a)
Change
method of
rate of
b) depreciation
Change
method of
c) stock
valuation
d) Inflating
sales for
current year
by advancing
sales for the
following year
Changing
the
management
of the
company
frequently
Marks : 2
a)
Calculate the rates of return and classify securities that have earned superior
historical returns
b) Calculating certain ratios will help in analyzing whether a security has relative
strength
a)
Fundamental Analysis
c)
Technical analysis
d)
49. What levels if increased will have unfavourable impact on the stock market?
a)
Higher levels of unemployment
Unstable economy
b)
Higher levels of taxation
c)
Low levels of interest rates
d)
a)
Since every investor has a different set of circumstances, needs and
opportunities
d)
True/False
Question
In case of assured returns, A scheme cannot promise returns unless such
returns are fully guaranteed by sponsor or AMC.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What are the features of short-term trends?
Correct Answer
They last from 1 to 3 or 4 weeks , They interrupt the course of the intermediate
cycle , They are usually influenced by random news events
Your Answer
They last from 1 to 3 or 4 weeks , They interrupt the course of the intermediate
cycle , They are usually influenced by random news events
Correct Answer
The bond trustee or the issuer
Your Answer
The bond trustee or the issuer
True/False
Question
Certificate of Deposits offers high rate of interest than Treasury Bills.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What developments had taken place during the year 2000 in case of Bharat
Forge Ltd.?
Correct Answer
Demerger of investment division and windmills , Nominee director of UTI
resigned and ceased to be the director - nomination withdrawn by UTI
Your Answer
Demerger of investment division and windmills , Nominee director of UTI
resigned and ceased to be the director - nomination withdrawn by UTI
True/False
Question
While calculating geometric mean calculation of root is not important.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The objective of fundamental analysis for a security in a market is to identify
either it is :-
Correct Answer
Under priced and over priced
Your Answer
Under priced and over priced
True/False
Question
A higher value of current ratio indicates a better short term solvency of the firm.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
A rise in interest rates will push the market prises of outstanding bonds where as
a fall in interest rates will depress the market prices down.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
The ________ phase carries a lot of significance because it marks the turning
point between a rising and a falling market.
Correct Answer
Transitional
Your Answer
Transitional
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Equity shares
High risk
High risk
Government Securities
No risk
No risk
Bank Deposits
Low risk
Low risk
Mutual Funds
Average risk
Average risk
Question
Secondary reactions occurs because of ________ which arise in the market as a
result of over optimism and over pessimism.
Correct Answer
Technical distortions
Your Answer
Technical distortions
True/False
Question
Bearish actions come from a series of declining peaks and troughs.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What is an open ended fund or scheme?
Correct Answer
Which is available for subscription and repurchase on a continuous basis
Your Answer
Which is available only for subscription on a continuous basis
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Turnover ratios
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
How fast the inventory is being converted
Question
The present value of all the future cash payments to be paid on the security to
the investor is termed as :-
Correct Answer
Intrinsic value of a security
Your Answer
Intrinsic value of a security
Question
Dow Jones transportation average was previously known as ________.
Correct Answer
Rail average
Your Answer
Rail average
True/False
Question
The basic assumption of Technical analysis is that, price discounts everything
and it is the outcome of all forces affecting a stock.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
The commonly used charts to measure the movements in price under the
technical analysis are :-
Correct Answer
Line Charts , Bar Charts , Point and Figure Charts
Your Answer
Line Charts , Bar Charts , Point and Figure Charts
Question
What are the important macro economic indicators?
Correct Answer
GNP growth rate , Price Conditions , Monsoons
Your Answer
GNP growth rate , Price Conditions , Monsoons
Question
A security is said to be ________ if its current market price is over its intrinsic
value.
Correct Answer
Over priced
Your Answer
Over priced
Question
What do you understand by the term redemption price?
Correct Answer
Price or NAV at which a scheme purchases its units
Your Answer
Price or NAV at which a scheme purchases its units
Question
________ is due to the fact that a borrower may not pay interest and/or principal
on time.
Correct Answer
Default risk
Your Answer
Default risk
Question
What are the features of Kisan Vikas Patra?
Correct Answer
Term is for 8 years seven months , Provision of premature withdrawal , Interest
rate is 8.4% compounded annually
Your Answer
Term is for 8 years seven months , Provision of premature withdrawal , Tax
benefits under 80 L available
Question
What could be a better approach to flow-of -funds analysis?
Correct Answer
An examination of liquidity trends in the banking system
Your Answer
An examination of liquidity trends in the banking system
True/False
Question
Fundamental analysis focuses on predicting the future price of a security and
Technical analysis on estimating the intrinsic value of a security.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
What is a technical approach to investment?
Correct Answer
A reflection of the idea that prices move in trends which are determined by
various factors
Your Answer
A reflection of the idea that prices move in trends which are determined by
various factors
Question
The 8% taxable savings bonds are repayable after ________ years.
Correct Answer
6
Your Answer
6
Question
Acid test ratio is more stringent measure of liquidity compared to the ________.
Correct Answer
Current ratio
Your Answer
Current ratio
Question
An ________ is a series of equal payments or receipts occurring at regular
intervals of time.
Correct Answer
Annuity
Your Answer
Annuity
Question
When a debenture is sold to the general public a ________ is appointed.
Correct Answer
Trustee
Your Answer
Trustee
True/False
Question
The basic inputs of the general model are expected dividends and required rate
of return on stock.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Gilt Edged Securities are :-
Correct Answer
Central Govt , State Govt. , Quasi-Govt
Your Answer
Central Govt , State Govt. , Quasi-Govt
Question
Dividend discount model is considered as the simplest model for :-
Correct Answer
Valuing Equity
Your Answer
Valuing Equity
True/False
Question
The arithmetic mean is a set of observations is calculated by finding the sum
values and dividing by the number of observations.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Mutual fund is to be registered with ________ before raising funds from public.
Correct Answer
SEBI
Your Answer
SEBI
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Formula for calculation of portfolio variance requires :-
Correct Answer
Expected return on portfolio , Expected return on assets , Weight of asset in the
portfolio
Your Answer
Expected return on portfolio , Expected return on assets , Weight of asset in the
portfolio
Question
What is the minimum investment amount in G-secs?
Correct Answer
1000
Your Answer
1000
Question
Which are the different styles of displaying charts?
Correct Answer
Bar and line charts , Candle stick charts , Point and figure charts
Your Answer
Bar and line charts , Candle stick charts , Point and figure charts
Question
Characteristics of Preference shares are :-
Correct Answer
Carry a fixed rate of dividend , Dividend payable out of profit , Redemption in 7 to
12 years
Your Answer
Carry a fixed rate of dividend , Dividend payable out of profit , Redemption in 7 to
12 years
Question
The ________ phase is characterized by resistance area and support level.
Correct Answer
Transition
Your Answer
Transition
Question
In a heads and shoulders formation the deeper the pattern, the greater is the
________ significance once it is completed
Correct Answer
Bearish
Your Answer
Bearish
Question
Explain what are leverage ratios ?
Correct Answer
Help in assessing the risk arising using the debt capital , Debt equity ratio and
interest coverage ratio and DSCR are important leverage ratios , Debt is riskier
source of finance as it entails fixed outgo of periodic payments
Your Answer
Help in assessing the risk arising using the debt capital , Debt equity ratio and
interest coverage ratio and DSCR are important leverage ratios , Debt is riskier
source of finance as it entails fixed outgo of periodic payments
True/False
Question
Passive investment managers believe that markets are inefficient and Active
managers believe that markets are efficient.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
S&P NSE 50 index is known as ________.
Correct Answer
NIFTY
Your Answer
NIFTY
Question
Which of the following is a money market fund?
Correct Answer
Commercial paper
Your Answer
Commercial paper
Question
Capital expenditure -depreciation +change in working capital -(new debt issued -
debt repaid) =
Correct Answer
Equity reinvested in business
Your Answer
Equity reinvested in business
Marks : 2
44. To measure the current yield on the bond, it's coupon rate is compared with :-
a)
Future estimated price
c)
Historical market price
d)
True/False
Question
Investment in gilt edged securities carry a higher element of risk.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The Derivative market is divided into Future market and ________ market.
Correct Answer
Options
Your Answer
Options
Question
________ of companies may open at higher or lower price than the issue price.
Correct Answer
IPO's
Your Answer
Market price
True/False
Question
Equity shares is a high return high risk instrument.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
When you are making an investment you are expecting certain future benefits
from your investment.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Two-Stage dividend discount model is based on the assumption of :-
Correct Answer
An initial phase where the growth is not a stable growth rate , A subsequent
steady state of growth rate being stable and lasts n years , A stable growth
phase lasts forever
Your Answer
An initial phase where the growth is not a stable growth rate , A subsequent
steady state of growth rate being stable and lasts n years , A stable growth
phase lasts forever
Question
Mr. Tiwari is expecting to receive Rs.25,000/- at the end of 10 years. He wanted
to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is 10%
p.a:-
Correct Answer
Rs. 9639/-
Your Answer
Rs. 9639/-
Question
What is Gross National Product ?
Correct Answer
Gross income generated from within the country
Your Answer
Gross income generated from within the country
Correct Answer
Growth and regular income
Your Answer
Growth and regular income
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Question
Which ratios are commonly used?
Correct Answer
Interest coverage ratios , Debt service coverage ratios , Debt equity ratio
Your Answer
Debt equity ratio , Interest coverage ratios , Debt service coverage ratios
Question
Under EMH it is assumed that if markets are efficient, securities are priced to
provide a :-
Correct Answer
Normal returns for their given level of risk
Your Answer
Normal returns for their given level of risk
Question
Return can be in the form of :-
Correct Answer
Dividends , Interests , Capital appreciation
Your Answer
Dividends , Interests , Capital appreciation
Question
Profits are non existent in pioneering stage because of :-
Correct Answer
Heavy expenses on product introduction
Your Answer
Heavy expenses on product introduction
Correct Answer
Central tendency
Your Answer
Central tendency
Question
________ identified five forces that determine the intrinsic long run profit
attractiveness of a market or market segment.
Correct Answer
Michael Porter
Your Answer
Michael Porter
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
MCX
Commodity Exchange
Commodity Exchange
Sensex
BSE Index
BSE Index
Nifty
NSE Index
NSE Index
Lifex
ET Index
ET Index
Question
Mutual fund schemes could be broadly classified as :-
Correct Answer
Open ended scheme , Close ended scheme
Your Answer
Open ended scheme , Close ended scheme
Question
Which are the most popular types of orders placed through an online trading
account?
Correct Answer
Limit orders , Market orders
Your Answer
Limit orders , Market orders
Question
Mr.Satish invests Rs.10,000/- today. The rate of interest is 8% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Your Answer
Rs.14.693/-
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Growth of the firm can be estimated through :-
Correct Answer
Firm's past earnings/historical growth rate , Estimates made by equity research
analyst who follow the firm , Estimates from a firm's fundamentals
Your Answer
Firm's past earnings/historical growth rate , Estimates made by equity research
analyst who follow the firm , Estimates from a firm's fundamentals
Question
What is the rate of interest on the tax free bonds issue by the government?
Correct Answer
6.5%
Your Answer
6.5%
Question
Which of the following are important momentum indicators used widely?
Correct Answer
Moving average convergence divergence(MACD) , Rate of change (ROC) ,
Relative strength indicator (RSI)
Your Answer
Rate of change (ROC) , Relative strength indicator (RSI) , Moving average
convergence divergence(MACD)
Question
________ measures the profitability of operations without considering the
influence of financial structure and tax rate.
Correct Answer
Earnings power
Your Answer
Earnings power
Question
When an investor invests in stock, expects to get the dividends and an expected
price for the period the stock is held is the rule of :-
Correct Answer
The General model
Your Answer
The General model
Question
________ deal in futures to offset a pre-existing risk.
Correct Answer
Hedger
Your Answer
Hedger
Question
What are the different types of profitability ratios?
Correct Answer
Gross profit margin ratio , Earnings power , Return on equity
Your Answer
Gross profit margin ratio , Return on equity , Debt service coverage ratio
Question
To measure the movement of stocks in the market which indices were
constructed by Dow?
Correct Answer
Dow Jones industrial Average , Dow Jones Transportation Average
Your Answer
Dow Jones industrial Average , Dow Jones Transportation Average
True/False
Question
The price earning ratio is an increasing function of the payout ratio and the
growth rate and a decreasing function of the riskiness of the firm.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has favourable impact for the importers.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants to the unit holders
within thirty days of the declaration of dividend.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Active investment managers :-
Correct Answer
Do not believe that markets are efficient , Puts efforts to search mispriced
securities in the market , Are relatively active traders in securities to acquire
abnormal returns
Your Answer
Do not believe that markets are efficient , Puts efforts to search mispriced
securities in the market , Are relatively active traders in securities to acquire
abnormal returns
Question
What are the features of candle stick charts?
Correct Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates in
white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
Your Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates in
white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
True/False
Question
Bonds and Debentures represent long term debt instruments.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
The possibility of reduction of risk through the construction of a portfolio depends
on the value of ________ between the two assets.
Correct Answer
Correlation coefficient
Your Answer
Correlation coefficient
Question
A line is defined as a price movement two or three weeks or longer, during which
period the price variation of both averages moves within a price range of
approximately________%.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
True/False
Question
The performance of a scheme is reflected in its NAV which is disclosed on a
daily basis in case of open ended schemes.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
A firm's growth is determined by how much is re-invested into new assets and
the quality of these investments, and these includes :-
Correct Answer
Acquisitions , Building distribution channels , Expanding marketing capabilities
and investing in new facilities
Your Answer
Acquisitions , Building distribution channels , Expanding marketing capabilities
and investing in new facilities
True/False
Question
Currently in India index options are both European and American in nature.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
A security represent evidence of :-
Correct Answer
A property right
Your Answer
A property right
Question
Mr.Saurabh invests Rs. 5,000/- today. The rate of interest is 4% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Your Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Question
When a firm can grow net profits by issuing equity, the expected growth rate in
net profits is determined by :-
Correct Answer
Equity reinvestment rate X return on equity
Your Answer
Equity reinvestment rate X return on equity
True/False
Question
Fixed assets turnover ratio measures the efficiency of utilisation of total assets,
fixed as well as current.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
UTI was set up in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1963
Your Answer
1963
Question
The regulations of SEBI with respect to mutual funds were fully revised in the
year ________.
Correct Answer
1996
Your Answer
1996
Correct Answer
Speculators
Your Answer
Speculators
Question
What do you understand by money supply?
Correct Answer
Total money in existence at any given time
Your Answer
Total money in existence at any given time
a)
To establish relationship between economic, industrial and
company indicators with a view to forecast the earnings and
dividends of the company
b)
Analyse the macro economic environment
Question
________ is affected by the leverage decisions of the firm.
Correct Answer
Return on equity
Your Answer
Price earning ratio
Question
The investor in bonds receives income from :-
Correct Answer
Interest payments at coupon rates , Capital gain/loss arising out of the sale of the
bond , Redemption of the bond of the issuer at a contracted value
Your Answer
Capital gain/loss arising out of the sale of the bond , Redemption of the bond of
the issuer at a contracted value , Interest payments at coupon rates
Question
Mr. Sharma is expecting to receive Rs. 50,000/- at the end of 5 years. He wanted
to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is 6% p.a?
Correct Answer
Rs. 37363/-
Your Answer
Rs. 37363/-
Question
Mr. Suresh is expecting to receive Rs.1,50,000/- at the end of 3 years. He
wanted to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is
9% p.a ?
Correct Answer
Rs.1,15,827/-
Your Answer
Rs.1,15,827/-
Question
Equity analysts provides estimates of earnings and earnings growth for future,
using historical data and :-
Correct Answer
Macro economic information that may impact future growth , Private information
about the firm , Firm's specific information and public information
Your Answer
Macro economic information that may impact future growth , Private information
about the firm , Firm's specific information and public information
Question
What are the features of company fixed deposits?
Correct Answer
Interest rate offered is higher than banks , No benefits under 80 L , No TDS for
interest income upto Rs. 5000
Your Answer
Interest rate offered is higher than banks , No benefits under 80 L , No TDS for
interest income upto Rs. 5000
True/False
Question
A firm uses a combination of equity and debt for financing its assets.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Peer group of Bharat Forge consists of which all companies?
Correct Answer
Am forge industries , Kalyani Forge , EL Forge
Your Answer
Am forge industries , Kalyani Forge , EL Forge
Question
Mr.Rohan invests Rs.25,000/- today. The rate of interest is 6% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 3 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Your Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Question
Mr. Suhas is expecting to receive Rs.1,00,000/- at the end of 7 years. He wanted
to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is 7% p.a
?
Correct Answer
Rs. 62,275/-
Your Answer
Rs. 62,275/-
True/False
Question
A rally that develops on contracting volumes is suspect and warns of a potential
trend reversal in price
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
________ is the value today of a stream of cash flows that occurs in future.
Correct Answer
Present value
Your Answer
Present value
Question
If option is given to you to receive Rs.1,000/- today or after one year, you will
choose to receive it today because :-
Correct Answer
You can use the amount to generate returns over the next one year , The
purchasing power of Rs.1,000/- today is more than what it will be one year from
now , There is an element of uncertainty associated with the future receipt
Your Answer
You can use the amount to generate returns over the next one year , The
purchasing power of Rs.1,000/- today is more than what it will be one year from
now , There is an element of uncertainty associated with the future receipt
Question
What are the features of line charts?
Correct Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
Your Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
Question
What is the objective of Portfolio management?
Correct Answer
To Minimize risk and maximize return
Your Answer
To Minimize risk and maximize return
True/False
Question
The risk associated to get the required rate of return on the stock is measure by
market beta.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Growth of income
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
Current income
Short term debt portfolio
Short term debt portfolio
Stability of principal
Fixed - income portfolio
Fixed - income portfolio
Appreciation
75-100 % in equities
75-100 % in equities
Question
________ refers to the possibility that there may not be a readily available
market for the particular bond.
Correct Answer
Liquidity risk
Your Answer
Liquidity risk
True/False
Question
The cost structure remaining the same, better price realisation results in lower
gross profit ratio.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Five paisa.com is an example of on line trading portal.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What is balance of payments?
Correct Answer
Credit and debit transactions of a country
Your Answer
Credit and debit transactions of a country
Question
________ absorbs the excess demand or supply generated by hedgers and
assume the risk of price fluctuations.
Correct Answer
Speculators
Your Answer
Speculators
Question
Major steps involved in construction of a index are :-
Correct Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Your Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In any Economy, bridge is created between savers and who need the funds by
this system :-
Correct Answer
Financial
Your Answer
Financial
Question
________ is the value at a certain future date today of a stream of cash flows
that occurs over a period of time.
Correct Answer
Future value
Your Answer
Future value
Question
How many measures of money supply are used commonly?
Correct Answer
2
Your Answer
2
True/False
Question
PPF is a good retirement planning and tax saving vehicle.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The security analysis process will achieve :-
Correct Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future
profitability
Your Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future
profitability
Question
________ bonds are generally called for prepayment after interest rates have
fallen, investors will not be able to find comparable investment avenues.
Correct Answer
Call risk
Your Answer
Call risk
Question
Debentures rated "BB" refers ________ of timely payment of interest and
principal.
Correct Answer
Inadequate safety
Your Answer
Inadequate safety
Question
What is the goal of the Dow theory?
Correct Answer
To determine changes in the primary or major movement in the market
Your Answer
To determine changes in the primary or major movement in the market
Question
Who are the constituents of a mutual fund?
Correct Answer
Sponsor & trustees , Asset management company , Custodian
Your Answer
Sponsor & trustees , Asset management company , Custodian
Question
What is the indicator of buoyant economy?
Correct Answer
Increased level of housing construction activity
Your Answer
Increased level of housing construction activity
Question
What were the achievements of Bharat Forge during the year 2003?
Correct Answer
Secured second largest customer in China , Appointed a Company Secretary to
act as compliance officer , New contracts won in passenger car components
Your Answer
Secured second largest customer in China , Appointed a Company Secretary to
act as compliance officer , New contracts won in passenger car components
Select The Blank
Question
The 6.________% tax saving bonds of government of India have a tenure of 5
years.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
Question
The compounded annual return of Kisan Vikas patra is ________.
Correct Answer
0.084
Your Answer
0.084
True/False
Question
The labour conditions do not play an important role in the industry analysis.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
________ is also known as random walk model.
Correct Answer
Weak form EMH
Your Answer
Weak form EMH
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Futures contract on individual securities shall expire on the last Thursday of the
expiry month and if the last Thursday is a trading holiday then the contract shall
expire on the :-
Correct Answer
Previous day
Your Answer
Previous day
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Question
________ ratio is estimated by dividing the market value of a firm's assets by the
replacement cost of these assets.
Correct Answer
Market value to replacement cost ratio
Your Answer
Market value to replacement cost ratio
Question
Debentures rated ________ are judged to offer sufficient safety of timely
payment of interest and repayment of principal.
Correct Answer
"BBB"
Your Answer
"BBB"
Question
As per the exhibit 18-1 for individual stock futures on NSE, the price steps in
respect of all futures contract admitted to the dealings of the exchange shall be :-
Correct Answer
0.05
Your Answer
0.05
Question
The return to the bond investor can be measured in terms of :-
Correct Answer
Current yield , Yield to maturity , Realised yield
Your Answer
Current yield , Yield to maturity , Realised yield
Question
A derivative is a product whose value is derived from :-
Correct Answer
Value of an underlying asset
Your Answer
Value of an underlying asset
Question
Mr. Shekhar invests Rs.50,000/- in a scheme of LIC, the rate of interest is 8%
compounded annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Your Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Question
What is the limitation of Flow-of funds analysis method?
Correct Answer
Cannot give indication of the inclination of market participants to purchase stock
Your Answer
Cannot give indication of the inclination of market participants to purchase stock
Correct Answer
Do not believe that markets are efficient , Puts efforts to search mispriced
securities in the market , Are relatively active traders in securities to acquire
abnormal returns
Question
Equity analysts provides estimates of earnings and earnings growth for future,
using historical data and :-
Correct Answer
Macro economic information that may impact future growth , Private
information about the firm , Firm's specific information and public information
Question
What are the features of short-term trends?
Correct Answer
They last from 1 to 3 or 4 weeks , They interrupt the course of the intermediate
cycle , They are usually influenced by random news events
Question
What are the features of trend lines
Correct Answer
A simple and useful tool in technical analysis , Prices move in trends , The trend
lines represent points of support and resistance
Correct Answer
Indicates in black if the closing price is lower than the opening price , Indicates
in white if the closing price is higher than the opening price
Your Answer
, Displays the correlation between the high and low prices
Question
The growth rate in the initial phase is not constant but declines linearly over time
to reach the stable growth rate in steady state is a phenomena of :-
Correct Answer
H- Model for valuing growth , H-Two stage model for growth , H-Model unlike
the classic two stage model
Question
What are the features of line charts?
Correct Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
Question
What are the ways of measuring relative strength?
Correct Answer
Calculate the rates of return and classify securities that have earned superior
historical returns , Calculating certain ratios will help in analyzing whether a
security has relative strength
Your Answer
Calculating the Return on investment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Peer group of Bharat Forge consists of which all companies?
Correct Answer
Am forge industries , Kalyani Forge , EL Forge
Question
Which were the initiatives which the chairman said would focus on in 2003-04 in
the speech in annual report for the year 2003-03?
Correct Answer
Research and development , Capital investment and focus on balance sheet ,
Overseas acquisitions
Question
The Two-Stage dividend discount model is best suited for the firms that are :-
Correct Answer
In high growth rate phase , Expecting to maintain the growth rate phase steadily
for a specific time period , Sources of high growth are expected to disappear after
specific period of time
Question
The features of bond are :-
Correct Answer
Collateral , Call provision , Sinking fund and protective covenants
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the features of
company fixed
deposits?
Correct Answer Interest rate offered is
higher than banks , No
benefits under 80 L , No
TDS for interest income
upto Rs. 5000
Your Answer Interest rate offered is
higher than banks , No
benefits under 80 L , No
TDS for interest income
upto Rs. 5000
Correct Answer Growing at a rate equal to or lower that the growth in the economy ,
Which have well established dividend payout ratio policy , Whose
earnings are steady and perpetual
Your Answer Growing at a rate equal to or lower that the growth in the economy ,
Which have well established dividend payout ratio policy
Correct To earn a profit while restricting the downside risk , To use the
Answer options for speculation , Either to honour or walk away from the
contract
Your Answer Either to honour or walk away from the contract , To earn a
profit while restricting the downside risk , To use the options for
speculation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Major steps involved in construction of a index are :-
Correct Bar and line charts , Candle stick charts , Point and figure
Answer charts
Your Answer Candle stick charts , Point and figure charts , Bar and line
charts
Correct A point where the prices become relatively attractive for buyers
Answer
Your Answer Market resistance to a price fall
Correct 1963
Answer
Your Answer 1963
Correct Quarter
Answer
Your Answer Three fourths
Correct 2
Answer
Your Answer 2
Correct A reflection of the idea that prices move in trends which are
Answer determined by various factors
Your Answer A reflection of the idea that prices move in trends which are
determined by various factors
Question The growth rate is used to forecast future revenues and earnings and
are inputs in valuing :-
Correct Answer Stable firms
Correct Answer Transition phases are signalled by clearly definable price patterns
Your Answer Transition phases are signalled by clearly definable price patterns
Correct Answer To identify trend changes at an early stage and maintain investment
posture till the trend has reversed
Your Answer To identify trend changes at an early stage and maintain investment
posture till the trend has reversed
Correct 0.084
Answer
Your Answer 0.084
Correct 6
Answer
Your Answer 5
Correct 1963
Answer
Your Answer 1963
Correct Hedger
Answer
Your Answer Speculator
Correct Repos
Answer
Your Answer Repos
Correct NIFTY
Answer
Your Answer NIFTY
Correct T+1
Answer
Your Answer T+1
Correct Trustee
Answer
Your Answer Brokers
Question
UTI was set up in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1963
Your Answer
1963
True/False
Question The normal relationship is for the volume to expand on rallies and
contract on declines.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question In case of assured returns, A scheme cannot promise returns unless
such returns are fully guaranteed by sponsor or AMC.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question A firm uses a combination of equity and debt for financing
its assets.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Policies of the government and the attitude of the
government towards the industry have a considerable
influence on the industry.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Investors in high tax bracket would benefit by investing in
equity schemes.
Correct False
Answer
True/False
Question The price earning ratio is an increasing function of the
payout ratio and the growth rate and a decreasing function
of the riskiness of the firm.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question When we invest in only one asset we are not exposed to any
specific or market risk.
Correct False
Answer
True/False
Question Five paisa.com is an example of on line trading portal.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question A mutual fund is required to dispatch the dividend warrants
to the unit holders within thirty days of the declaration of
dividend.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Bearish actions come from a series of declining peaks and
troughs.
Correct True
Answer
True/False
Question Default is normally evaluated and indicated by the rating
assigned to the debt instruments by independent credit ratings
agencies.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question With the use of diversification you can reduce the risk.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A segment is unattractive if the buyers possess strong or
growing bargaining powers.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Risk on a portfolio of assets is always same as the risk on
individual asset.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Debt is less riskier source of finance than equity.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Post office monthly schemes have a 10 year tenor.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question With the introduction of on-line trading by NSE and BSE, the
role of regional stock exchanges have diminished.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Penetration of a trend line denotes a bearish phase.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Passive investment managers believe that markets are
inefficient and Active managers believe that markets are
efficient.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question 2 Currently in India index options are both European and
American in nature.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question 3 The cost structure remaining the same, better price realisation
results in lower gross profit ratio.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 6 A segment is more attractive when there are actual or potential
substitutes for the product.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 15 Bond ratings by credit rating agencies provide superior and
low cost information to the investor serving as a basis for a
proper risk-return trade off by investors.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 29 The arithmetic mean is a set of observations is calculated by
finding the sum values and dividing by the number of
observations.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 30 Investment in gilt edged securities carry a higher element of
risk.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 37 Following a decline, heavy volume with little price change is
indicative of accumulation and is normally a bearish factor.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 45 Speculators buy or sell futures contract in an attempt to earn a
profit.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 11 Investment decisions can be viewed as an integrated process
to which security analysis makes its unique contribution.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 17 Given the accounting standards across firm, price to book
value ratios can be compared across similar firms for signs of
under valuation.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 18 Quick assets consist of current assets less inventories.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 22 If a rupee weakens against the dollars it has favourable impact
for the exporters.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 23 A price rise accompanied by expanding volume denotes a
potential trend reversal.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 35 There may be convertible clause which gives the debenture
holder the option to convert the debentures into equity shares.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 47 PPF is a good retirement planning and tax saving vehicle.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 2 Bonds and Debentures represent long term debt instruments.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 9 While calculating geometric mean calculation of root is not
important.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question 13 Certificate of Deposits offers high rate of interest than Treasury
Bills.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 21 Sensex is the index of Calcutta Stock Exchange.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question 27 Fundamental analysis focuses on predicting the future price of
a security and Technical analysis on estimating the intrinsic
value of a security.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 32 If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has favourable impact
for the importers.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question 36 The risk associated to get the required rate of return on the
stock is measure by market beta.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 40 The basic inputs of the general model are expected dividends
and required rate of return on stock.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question 42 European style options are more expensive than American
style because they offer greater flexibility to the buyer.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question When you are making an investment you are expecting certain
future benefits from your investment.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The returns of sector specific funds are solely dependant on
the performance of the respective sectors / industries.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The labour conditions do not play an important role in the
industry analysis.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A rise in interest rates will push the market prises of outstanding
bonds where as a fall in interest rates will depress the market prices
down.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Because of statutory compulsion, generally Govt. securities
are held by banks, financial institutions, insurance companies
etc.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The Asset management company of the mutual fund must have 50%
independent directors.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of fixed income securities like debentures, you get the return in
the form of dividend.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Investment in gilt edged securities carry a higher element of risk.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question American option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation to buy
or sell the underlying instrument on or before the expiry date and the
option can be exercised early.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Prices of stocks usually move in trends.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The sideways trend is essentially a transitional one which separates the
two major market movements.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question With the use of diversification you can reduce the risk.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A higher value of current ratio indicates a better short
term solvency of the firm.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The basic assumption of Technical analysis is that, price
discounts everything and it is the outcome of all forces affecting a
stock.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Fixed assets turnover ratio measures the efficiency of utilisation of total
assets, fixed as well as current.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The price earning ratio can be estimated for the firms with negative
earnings per share.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Balance of payments surplus augments foreign reserves of the country
and have a favourable impact on he exchange rate.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Bonds and Debentures represent long term debt instruments.
True/False
Question A price rise accompanied by expanding volume denotes a potential
trend reversal.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Currently in India index options are both European and American in
nature.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question A rally that develops on contracting volumes is suspect and warns of a
potential trend reversal in price
Correct Answer True
Price pattern
Resistance level
Head and shoulders formation
Primary trend
Last between 1-2 years
Last between 1-2 years
Intermediate trend
Last between 3 weeks to as long as 6 months
Last between 3 weeks to as long as 6 months
MCX
Commodity Exchange
Commodity Exchange
Sensex
BSE Index
BSE Index
Nifty
NSE Index
NSE Index
Lifex
ET Index
Gold Index
Turnover ratios
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
Help measure the efficiency of utilisation of assets
Quick assets
Highly liquid assets
Highly liquid assets
Breadth Indicator
Advance/decline line
Moving average
Momentum indicator
MACD
MACD
Trend lines
Useful tool in technical analysis
Useful tool in technical analysis
Under options contract When you expect prices to fall, then, you take a long
position by buying puts. When you expect prises to rise, then you take a short
position by selling puts.
Cost of Carry model
Futures contract
The amount which the buyer of the option has to pay to the option writer to
induce him to accept the risk associated with the contract.
Option price
Transaction cost model
Equity shares
High risk
High risk
Government Securities
No risk
Low risk
Bank Deposits
Low risk
No risk
Mutual Funds
Average risk
Average risk
Risk
Volatility in the return
Volatility in the return
Variance
Measure of dispersion
Measure of dispersion
Returns
Future benefits from investments
Future benefits from investments
Match The Following
Question 20
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Future value of a series of cash flows occurring at the end of each period.
Future value of annuity
Future value of annuity
Value at a certain future date today of a stream of cash flows that occurs over a
period of time.
Future Value
Present Value
Present value interest factor of annuities and present value interest factor
Yield to maturity
Yield to maturity
1. SEBI 5
1. Nifty
2. NAV 2
2. Net asset value
3. AMFI 6
3. Net average value
4. NSE 4. Association of merchant financers of
India
5. Redressal of investor
complaints
6. Association of mutual funds of
India
Growth of income
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
Current income
Short term debt portfolio
Fixed - income portfolio
Stability of principal
Fixed - income portfolio
Short term debt portfolio
Appreciation
75-100 % in equities
75-100 % in equities
The market value of the firms assets divided by the replacement cost of these assets
Market value to replacement cost ratio
Market value to replacement cost ratio
The market value of the equity in a firm reflects the markets expectations of the firms
earnings power and cash flows.
Price to book value ratio
Price earning ratio
When the writer gives the buyer of the option the right to sell the underlying asset on or
before the expiry date
Put option
Put option
a)
To establish relationship between economic, industrial and
company indicators with a view to forecast the earnings and
dividends of the company
b)
Analyse the macro economic environment
Question
________ is affected by the leverage decisions of the firm.
Correct Answer
Return on equity
Your Answer
Price earning ratio
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The investor in bonds receives income from :-
Correct Answer
Interest payments at coupon rates , Capital gain/loss arising out of the sale of the
bond , Redemption of the bond of the issuer at a contracted value
Your Answer
Capital gain/loss arising out of the sale of the bond , Redemption of the bond of
the issuer at a contracted value , Interest payments at coupon rates
Question
Mr. Sharma is expecting to receive Rs. 50,000/- at the end of 5 years. He wanted
to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is 6% p.a?
Correct Answer
Rs. 37363/-
Your Answer
Rs. 37363/-
Question
Mr. Suresh is expecting to receive Rs.1,50,000/- at the end of 3 years. He
wanted to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is
9% p.a ?
Correct Answer
Rs.1,15,827/-
Your Answer
Rs.1,15,827/-
Correct Answer
Macro economic information that may impact future growth , Private information
about the firm , Firm's specific information and public information
Your Answer
Macro economic information that may impact future growth , Private information
about the firm , Firm's specific information and public information
Question
What are the features of company fixed deposits?
Correct Answer
Interest rate offered is higher than banks , No benefits under 80 L , No TDS for
interest income upto Rs. 5000
Your Answer
Interest rate offered is higher than banks , No benefits under 80 L , No TDS for
interest income upto Rs. 5000
True/False
Question
A firm uses a combination of equity and debt for financing its assets.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
The Peer group of Bharat Forge consists of which all companies?
Correct Answer
Am forge industries , Kalyani Forge , EL Forge
Your Answer
Am forge industries , Kalyani Forge , EL Forge
Question
Mr.Rohan invests Rs.25,000/- today. The rate of interest is 6% compounded
annually. What will be the value of his investment after 3 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Your Answer
Rs. 29775/-
Question
Mr. Suhas is expecting to receive Rs.1,00,000/- at the end of 7 years. He wanted
to know what is the present value of this amount, if the rate of interest is 7% p.a
?
Correct Answer
Rs. 62,275/-
Your Answer
Rs. 62,275/-
True/False
Question
A rally that develops on contracting volumes is suspect and warns of a potential
trend reversal in price
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Correct Answer
Present value
Your Answer
Present value
Question
If option is given to you to receive Rs.1,000/- today or after one year, you will
choose to receive it today because :-
Correct Answer
You can use the amount to generate returns over the next one year , The
purchasing power of Rs.1,000/- today is more than what it will be one year from
now , There is an element of uncertainty associated with the future receipt
Your Answer
You can use the amount to generate returns over the next one year , The
purchasing power of Rs.1,000/- today is more than what it will be one year from
now , There is an element of uncertainty associated with the future receipt
Question
What are the features of line charts?
Correct Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
Your Answer
It connects closing prices from one period to the next , It is ideal for securities
with no high or low price data
Question
What is the objective of Portfolio management?
Correct Answer
To Minimize risk and maximize return
Your Answer
To Minimize risk and maximize return
True/False
Question
The risk associated to get the required rate of return on the stock is measure by
market beta.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Growth of income
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
40-60 % debt, 40-60 % equities
Current income
Short term debt portfolio
Short term debt portfolio
Stability of principal
Fixed - income portfolio
Fixed - income portfolio
Appreciation
75-100 % in equities
75-100 % in equities
Select The Blank
Question
________ refers to the possibility that there may not be a readily available
market for the particular bond.
Correct Answer
Liquidity risk
Your Answer
Liquidity risk
True/False
Question
The cost structure remaining the same, better price realisation results in lower
gross profit ratio.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Five paisa.com is an example of on line trading portal.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What is balance of payments?
Correct Answer
Credit and debit transactions of a country
Your Answer
Credit and debit transactions of a country
Question
________ absorbs the excess demand or supply generated by hedgers and
assume the risk of price fluctuations.
Correct Answer
Speculators
Your Answer
Speculators
Question
Major steps involved in construction of a index are :-
Correct Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Your Answer
Selecting a set of scrips to be used , Fixing starting date , Calculating market
capitalisation
Question
In any Economy, bridge is created between savers and who need the funds by
this system :-
Correct Answer
Financial
Your Answer
Financial
Select The Blank
Question
________ is the value at a certain future date today of a stream of cash flows
that occurs over a period of time.
Correct Answer
Future value
Your Answer
Future value
Question
How many measures of money supply are used commonly?
Correct Answer
2
Your Answer
2
True/False
Question
PPF is a good retirement planning and tax saving vehicle.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
The security analysis process will achieve :-
Correct Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future
profitability
Your Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future
profitability
Question
________ bonds are generally called for prepayment after interest rates have
fallen, investors will not be able to find comparable investment avenues.
Correct Answer
Call risk
Your Answer
Call risk
Question
Debentures rated "BB" refers ________ of timely payment of interest and
principal.
Correct Answer
Inadequate safety
Your Answer
Inadequate safety
Question
What is the goal of the Dow theory?
Correct Answer
To determine changes in the primary or major movement in the market
Your Answer
To determine changes in the primary or major movement in the market
Correct Answer
Sponsor & trustees , Asset management company , Custodian
Your Answer
Sponsor & trustees , Asset management company , Custodian
Question
What is the indicator of buoyant economy?
Correct Answer
Increased level of housing construction activity
Your Answer
Increased level of housing construction activity
Question
What were the achievements of Bharat Forge during the year 2003?
Correct Answer
Secured second largest customer in China , Appointed a Company Secretary to
act as compliance officer , New contracts won in passenger car components
Your Answer
Secured second largest customer in China , Appointed a Company Secretary to
act as compliance officer , New contracts won in passenger car components
Question
The 6.________% tax saving bonds of government of India have a tenure of 5
years.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
Select The Blank
Question
The compounded annual return of Kisan Vikas patra is ________.
Correct Answer
0.084
Your Answer
0.084
True/False
Question
The labour conditions do not play an important role in the industry analysis.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
________ is also known as random walk model.
Correct Answer
Weak form EMH
Your Answer
Weak form EMH
Question
Futures contract on individual securities shall expire on the last Thursday of the
expiry month and if the last Thursday is a trading holiday then the contract shall
expire on the :-
Correct Answer
Previous day
Your Answer
Previous day
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Question
________ ratio is estimated by dividing the market value of a firm's assets by the
replacement cost of these assets.
Correct Answer
Market value to replacement cost ratio
Your Answer
Market value to replacement cost ratio
Select The Blank
Question
Debentures rated ________ are judged to offer sufficient safety of timely
payment of interest and repayment of principal.
Correct Answer
"BBB"
Your Answer
"BBB"
Question
As per the exhibit 18-1 for individual stock futures on NSE, the price steps in
respect of all futures contract admitted to the dealings of the exchange shall be :-
Correct Answer
0.05
Your Answer
0.05
Question
The return to the bond investor can be measured in terms of :-
Correct Answer
Current yield , Yield to maturity , Realised yield
Your Answer
Current yield , Yield to maturity , Realised yield
Question
A derivative is a product whose value is derived from :-
Correct Answer
Value of an underlying asset
Your Answer
Value of an underlying asset
Question
Mr. Shekhar invests Rs.50,000/- in a scheme of LIC, the rate of interest is 8%
compounded annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Your Answer
Rs. 73466/-
Question
What is the limitation of Flow-of funds analysis method?
Correct Answer
Cannot give indication of the inclination of market participants to purchase stock
Your Answer
Cannot give indication of the inclination of market participants to purchase stock