Question 1

Corporate bonds are a form of equity financing that does not have to be repaid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Canada Savings Bonds are issued in $1,000 units with a maturity of more than 1 year, but not more than 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A registered bond is registered for principal and for interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bonds of a single issue that mature on different dates are called ____________ bonds.

Accepted Answer

A)  debenture
B)  mortgage
C)  sinking fund
D)  subordinate
E)  serialF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

A collateral trust bond is secured by a pledge of securities and is oft en issued by companies that do not own many fixed assets but do own other securities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The highest bond rating issued by the Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS)  is

Accepted Answer

A)  AAA.
B)  Aaa.
C)  A+.
D)  BB.
E)  Excellent.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A $l,000 corporate bond is convertible to 20 shares of the corporation's common stock.What is the minimum price that the stock must obtain before bondholders would consider converting a bond to the company's common stock?

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A)  $10
B)  $20
C)  $30
D)  $40
E)  $50F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Treasury bills are issued a minimum unit of $1,000 with additional increments of $1,000 above the minimum with terms to maturity of 91, 186, or 364 days

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Based on the Dominion Bond Rating Service a bond with a rating of BBB has what type of credit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highest
B)  Superior
C)  Good
D)  Adequate
E)  SpeculativeF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

What is the annualized yield of a 200 days T-Bill with a purchase price of $940.00?

Accepted Answer

A)  20.0%
B)  17.15%
C)  9.40%
D)  6.38%
E)  11.90%F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 11

A sinking fund is a fund to which deposits are made each year for the purpose of redeeming a bond issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A call feature:

Accepted Answer

A)  allows bondholders to convert their bond to a specified number of shares of common stock.
B)  is not available on corporate bonds.
C)  allows the corporation to buy outstanding bonds from current bondholders before the maturity date.
D)  is only available with government securities.
E)  is guaranteed by the corporation.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Investors who purchase subordinated debentures usually enjoy higher interest rates than other bondholders because of the increased risk associated with this type of bond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government sells bonds and securities to finance both the national debt and the government's ongoing activities.
B)  Federal government securities carry a reduced risk of default when compared to corporate securities.
C)  Federal government treasury securities offer lower interest rates than corporate bonds.
D)  Most individual investors that purchase treasury bills, notes, and bonds bid competitively.
E)  Treasury securities may be purchased through banks or brokers.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally, it is impossible to evaluate bond investments by accessing a corporation's home page.
B)  Price information about corporate bonds is available on the Internet.
C)  Although it is possible to use the Internet to evaluate a corporate bond issue, it is impossible to buy or sell the bond issue.
D)  There are fewer Web sites that provide information on bonds when compared to Web sites that provide information for stocks.
E)  You can either write or telephone the corporation and request an annual report.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

If overall interest rates in the economy rise, a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will generally

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in value.
B)  increase in value.
C)  remain unchanged.
D)  become worthless.
E)  be returned to the corporation.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

If overall interest rates in the economy raise, then a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will decrease in value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A mortgage bond is a corporate bond secured by various assets of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a bond is purchased at a price below the face value, the yield to maturity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than the stated interest rate.
B)  the same as the stated interest rate.
C)  less than the stated interest rate.
D)  zero.
E)  of no significance.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

A registered coupon bond is registered for interest, but not for the principal amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Investing in Bonds

A registered bond is registered for principal and for interest.

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A registered coupon bond is registered for interest, but not for the principal amount.

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If a bond is purchased at a price below the face value, the yield to maturity is:

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If overall interest rates in the economy raise, then a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will decrease in value.

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A mortgage bond is a corporate bond secured by various assets of the firm.

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Corporate bonds are a form of equity financing that does not have to be repaid.

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Canada Savings Bonds are issued in $1,000 units with a maturity of more than 1 year, but not more than 10 years.

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If overall interest rates in the economy rise, a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will generally

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Investors who purchase subordinated debentures usually enjoy higher interest rates than other bondholders because of the increased risk associated with this type of bond.

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A $l,000 corporate bond is convertible to 20 shares of the corporation's common stock.What is the minimum price that the stock must obtain before bondholders would consider converting a bond to the company's common stock?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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A sinking fund is a fund to which deposits are made each year for the purpose of redeeming a bond issue.

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The highest bond rating issued by the Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) is

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What is the annualized yield of a 200 days T-Bill with a purchase price of $940.00?

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Based on the Dominion Bond Rating Service a bond with a rating of BBB has what type of credit?

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Bonds of a single issue that mature on different dates are called ____________ bonds.

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A call feature:

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Treasury bills are issued a minimum unit of $1,000 with additional increments of $1,000 above the minimum with terms to maturity of 91, 186, or 364 days

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A collateral trust bond is secured by a pledge of securities and is oft en issued by companies that do not own many fixed assets but do own other securities.

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