Question 1

DFR is an online retailer that sells picture frames The software running on DFR's website enables customers to log in and make purchases by inputting an email address as a user name and a password that must contain at least eight characters, including upper and lower case letters, numbers and punctuation marks (e.g. , $ or!) Once logged in, customers can check previous orders that they have placed.

Customers can also use DFR's website to change personal details, including credit card numbers and delivery addresses Whenever they wish to use those facilities, the software sends a text message containing a six-digit number to their mobile phones They must input that number before the system will accept changes to their personal details

Which TWO of the following statements are correct?

Options :

A : It is illogical to have different security measures in place for orders and for access to personal details.

B : The software treats customers' personal details as being more sensitive than their ordering histories

C : The arrangement with the text message will have no effect on the security associated with changing personal details

D : Customers should be able to update the mobile phone numbers in their DFR accounts using only their email addresses and passwords for access

E : The software should never show the whole of a customer-s credit card number on screen, even if the customer has logged in and input the six-digit number.

Answer: A,C

Question 2

Zia is an accountant and wishes to take out a Forward Rate Agreement (FRA)as a hedging instrument. The company treasurer has advised that a short-term interest rate (STIR)future would be better.

Which of the following is true of an STIR?

Options :

A : A STIR can be tailored to the exact needs of the company.

B : A STIR is flexible and the position can be closed quickly and easily.

C : A STIR must be kept for the whole duration of the contract.

D : If interest rates have gone down the price of the future will have fallen.

Answer: B

Question 3

RFG is considering a major expansion that will result in a more diversified business model.

At present, RFG's market capitalisation is $240 million. This is based on a beta of 1.6. The risk free rate is 4% and the market rate of return is 9%. RFG is financed entirely by equity. The company generates an annual cash surplus of $28.8 million.

The expansion will cost $50 million and will generate future cash flows of $12 million in perpetuity. This new business will reduce RFG's beta to 1.4.

Calculate the adjusted present value of the expansion.

Options :

A : $81 million

B : $131 million

C : $321 million

D : $59 million

Answer: A

Question 4

B, a construction company, has a policy of carrying out a post completion audit on every construction project undertaken where the value exceeds $1 million.

What is the role of the post completion audit?

Options :

A : To reward staff and celebrate success.

B : To signify the end of the project.

C : To highlight what can be done to improve similar future projects.

D : To apportion blame for things not done well.

Answer: C

Question 5

James owns a small company which sometimes suffers from credit risk.

Which of the following measures should he put in place to help reduce this risk?

Options :

A : Introduce credit checks for new customers.

B : Reduce the company bank loans.

C : Pay suppliers' invoices quicker.

D : Look for a loan with a lower interest rate.

Answer: A