Question 1

Which of the following is a primary purpose of financial markets?

Options :

A : Allocating capital efficiently

B : Controlling inflation

C : Lowering the yield on bonds

Answer: A

Question 2

A business education teacher is designing a lesson on effective workplace communication and wants to emphasize the importance of adapting communication styles to diverse audiences. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the need for adapting communication style to ensure effective message delivery in a professional setting?

Options :

A :

A manager uses technical jargon during a presentation to a group of new interns, causing confusion among the audience.

B :

An employee sends a detailed email to a colleague who prefers brief, in-person updates, leading to delayed response.

C :

A team leader conducts a performance review using a standardized form, ignoring the employee’s unique contributions.

D :

A supervisor posts a general announcement on a bulletin board, expecting all staff to read and act on it promptly.

Answer: A

Question 3

The interest rate on short-term loans that large banks charge their commercial borrowers who have excellent credit ratings is called the

Options :

A : funds rate

B : market rate

C : discount rate

D : prime rate

Answer: D

Question 4

Which of the following is the best method to emphasize the value of customer service within a company?

Options :

A :

Focusing attention on poor examples of customer service

B : Requiring employees to wear clothing that has the company logo

C : Rewarding examples of excellence in customer service

D : Using interactive activities to acclimate new company employees

Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following issues was the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) originally created to address?

Options :

A : Unsolicited email messages

B : Identity theft

C : Hacking

D : Cyberbullying

Answer: C