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Kenneth Lay, An American businessman, risen from humble beginnings to become chairman and chief executive of Enron Corp. He is one of the highest-paid CEOs in America. He helped create Enron transformed it from a relatively small pipeline business into a giant energy trader, but it all ended when Kenneth Lay was accused and convicted of bankruptcy


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What year was Kenneth Lay convicted of fraud? 

    • A.

      2005

    • B.

      2006

    • C.

      2004

    • D.

      2001

    Correct Answer
    B. 2006
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay, the former CEO of Enron Corporation, was convicted of fraud in 2006. This refers to the year in which he was found guilty of multiple charges, including securities fraud and conspiracy, related to the accounting scandal that led to the collapse of Enron. The conviction came after a highly publicized trial that exposed the fraudulent practices and deceitful actions of Lay and other top executives at Enron.

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  • 2. 

    What year did Kenneth Lay help to create Enron?

    • A.

      1982

    • B.

      1985

    • C.

      1980

    • D.

      1983

    Correct Answer
    B. 1985
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay helped create Enron in 1985. This means that he played a significant role in the establishment of the company during that year.

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  • 3. 

    What is Kenneth lay's occupation? 

    • A.

      Pilot

    • B.

      Actor

    • C.

      Business man 

    • D.

      Lawyer 

    Correct Answer
    C. Business man 
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay's occupation is a business man. This can be inferred from the fact that he is not listed as a pilot, actor, or lawyer, and the term "business man" typically refers to someone involved in various business activities, such as owning or managing companies.

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  • 4. 

    What year did portfolio.com rank Kenneth Lay as the third worst American CEO of all time? 

    • A.

      2006

    • B.

      2007

    • C.

      2008

    • D.

      2009

    Correct Answer
    D. 2009
    Explanation
    In 2009, portfolio.com ranked Kenneth Lay as the third worst American CEO of all time.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these place was Kenneth Lay born?

    • A.

      Los Angeles

    • B.

      Florida 

    • C.

      Las Vegas

    • D.

      Texas

    Correct Answer
    D. Texas
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay was born in Texas.

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  • 6. 

    Which year did Kenneth Lay earn Doctor of Philosophy in Economics? 

    • A.

      1970

    • B.

      165

    • C.

      1960

    • D.

      1971 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Economics in the year 1970.

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  • 7. 

    Where did Kenneth Lay work as an economist from 1965 to 1968?

    • A.

      Zeta Phi

    • B.

      Humble Oil

    • C.

      Theta

    • D.

      Hospital 

    Correct Answer
    B. Humble Oil
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay worked as an economist at Humble Oil from 1965 to 1968.

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  • 8. 

    What year did Kenneth Lay enter the Officer Candidate School for the United States Navy?

    • A.

      1965

    • B.

      1960

    • C.

      1969

    • D.

      1968

    Correct Answer
    D. 1968
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay entered the Officer Candidate School for the United States Navy in 1968.

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  • 9. 

    Which year did Kenneth Lay start working as a technical assistant to commissioner and vice chairman of the Federal Power Commission?

    • A.

      1972

    • B.

      1971

    • C.

      1970

    • D.

      1975

    Correct Answer
    B. 1971
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay started working as a technical assistant to the commissioner and vice chairman of the Federal Power Commission in 1971.

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  • 10. 

    Which year did Kenneth Lay join Transco Energy Company?

    • A.

      1983

    • B.

      1982

    • C.

      1980

    • D.

      1985

    Correct Answer
    B. 1982
    Explanation
    Kenneth Lay joined Transco Energy Company in 1982.

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