NEFMQ2010 MINI QUIZ 1

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According to the Principle of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for a country of fixed exchange rates: In the long run there can be a) _ deviations between domestic and foreign inflation rates. If not, the real exchange rate would b) ___.

(a) no; (b) appreciate or depreciate without end
(a) no; (b) equal the nominal exchange rate.
(a) constant; (b) appreciate or depreciate without end.
(a) constant; (b) equal the nominal exchange rate.

Correct Answer

A. (a) no; (b) appreciate or depreciate without end

Explanation

According to the Principle of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for a country of fixed exchange rates, there should be no deviations between domestic and foreign inflation rates in the long run. If there were deviations, the real exchange rate would appreciate or depreciate without end. This means that the value of the currency would continuously increase or decrease without any limit.

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3.

John is currently working as a school teacher that pays him $65000 a year. Of late, he has been thinking of starting his own tuition centre. He can potentially take in 100 students and charge them $250 per month. However, he will have to fork out $8000 per month for rental. What is the total opportunity cost he faces per annum if he chooses to remain as a school teacher?

$0
$139 000
$204 000
$300 000

Correct Answer

A. $204 000

Explanation

John's total opportunity cost if he chooses to remain as a school teacher is $204,000. This is calculated by subtracting his potential earnings from the tuition center ($250 per month per student * 100 students * 12 months) from his current salary as a school teacher ($65,000). Therefore, the opportunity cost is $250,000 - $65,000 = $204,000.

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1. A commercial bank has $5000 in excess reserves and the reserve ratio is 30%. The bank must have:

$90,000 in outstanding loans and $35,000 in reserves.
$90,000 in checkable deposit liabilities and $32,000 in reserves.
$90,000 in checkable deposit liabilities and $35,000 in reserves.
$20,000 in checkable deposit liabilities and $10,000 in reserves.

Correct Answer

A. $90,000 in checkable deposit liabilities and $32,000 in reserves.

Explanation

The correct answer is $90,000 in checkable deposit liabilities and $32,000 in reserves. This is because the bank has $5,000 in excess reserves, which means it can lend out $5,000 x (1/0.3) = $16,667. This amount is added to the initial reserves of $5,000, resulting in a total of $21,667 in reserves. The checkable deposit liabilities must be 10 times the amount of reserves, so $21,667 x 10 = $216,670. However, since the initial reserves were $5,000, the actual checkable deposit liabilities must be $216,670 - $5,000 = $211,670. Therefore, the correct answer is $90,000 in checkable deposit liabilities and $32,000 in reserves.

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5.

All of the above products are listed on SGX except for:

Shares
Structured warrants
Exchanged-traded funds
Singapore Government Securities

Correct Answer

A. Singapore Government Securities

6.

To guide against credit card fraud, you should do the following except:

Sign your card with permanent ink as soon as it arrived
Keep your card relates information (e.g. PIN) in the same place as your credit card
Save sales slips to compare with billing information
Keep your cards in the same place after use

Correct Answer

A. Keep your card relates information (e.g. PIN) in the same place as your credit card

Explanation

Keeping your card-related information (e.g. PIN) in the same place as your credit card is not a recommended practice to guard against credit card fraud. This is because if someone gains access to your credit card, they will also have access to your PIN, making it easier for them to misuse your card. It is advisable to keep your card-related information separate from your credit card and to memorize your PIN instead of writing it down.

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7.

John and Mary are the lone dwellers on island X. In order to improve their living conditions, they have decided to specialize in production of goods which they have comparative advantage in producing. John Mary Fish Coconut Fish Coconut Output 6 2 24 9 Using the table above, it can be shown that _____________ has the comparative advantage in the production of fish.

John
Mary
Nobody
Everyone

Correct Answer

A. John

Explanation

Based on the table provided, John produces 6 fish while Mary produces only 2 fish. This indicates that John is more efficient or productive in producing fish compared to Mary. Therefore, John has the comparative advantage in the production of fish.

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8.

Which are the CPF accounts you can use to pay for your housing instalments?

Ordinary account and Special account.
Ordinary account and Retirement account.
Medisave account and Special account.
Medisave account and Retirement account.

Correct Answer

A. Ordinary account and Special account.

Explanation

The correct answer is Ordinary account and Special account. These are the two CPF accounts that can be used to pay for housing instalments. The Ordinary account is used for housing-related expenses such as mortgage payments, while the Special account is used for retirement savings and can also be used for housing payments under certain conditions. The Medisave account is specifically for healthcare expenses, and the Retirement account is solely for retirement savings. Therefore, the correct answer is Ordinary account and Special account.

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9.

Which of the following is not a factor affecting the CPF contribution rate?

Age
Salary
Marital status
Employment status

Correct Answer

A. Marital status

Explanation

Marital status is not a factor affecting the CPF contribution rate. The CPF contribution rate is determined based on factors such as age, salary, and employment status. Marital status does not directly impact the contribution rate as it is not considered in the calculation.

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10.

Which of the following areas does financial planning cover?

Tax planning
Estate planning
Investment planning
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Financial planning covers all of the areas mentioned in the options: tax planning, estate planning, and investment planning. Tax planning involves strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial resources. Estate planning involves the management and distribution of assets after death, ensuring that the individual's wishes are carried out and minimizing estate taxes. Investment planning involves creating a strategy to achieve financial goals through investing in various assets. Therefore, all of these areas are included in the scope of financial planning.

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Nefmq2010 Mini Quiz 1

1. Short-run fluctuations in real GDP occur in the real business cycle model when:

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According to the Principle of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for a country of fixed exchange rates: In the long run there can be a) _ deviations between domestic and foreign inflation rates. If not, the real exchange rate would b) ___.

1. A commercial bank has $5000 in excess reserves and the reserve ratio is 30%. The bank must have:

All of the above products are listed on SGX except for:

To guide against credit card fraud, you should do the following except:

Which are the CPF accounts you can use to pay for your housing instalments?

Which of the following is not a factor affecting the CPF contribution rate?

Which of the following areas does financial planning cover?

Nefmq2010 Mini Quiz 1

1. Short-run fluctuations in real GDP occur in the real business cycle model when:

Quiz Preview

According to the Principle of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for a country of fixed exchange rates: In the long run there can be a) _______ deviations between domestic and foreign inflation rates. If not, the real exchange rate would b) _________.

1. A commercial bank has $5000 in excess reserves and the reserve ratio is 30%. The bank must have:

All of the above products are listed on SGX except for:

To guide against credit card fraud, you should do the following except:

Which are the CPF accounts you can use to pay for your housing instalments?

Which of the following is not a factor affecting the CPF contribution rate?

Which of the following areas does financial planning cover?

According to the Principle of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for a country of fixed exchange rates: In the long run there can be a) _ deviations between domestic and foreign inflation rates. If not, the real exchange rate would b) ___.