Question 1

A large number of well-trained, willing-to-work individuals have given up trying to find employment. All else being equal, how will the labor market indicators be affected by this event.

Options :

A : A decrease in the structural unemployment rate.

B : A decrease in the overall unemployment rate.

C : An increase in the participation rate.

D : An increase in the labour force.

Answer: B

Question 2

What is the settlement date for Government of Canada bones?

Options :

A : One business day after the transaction

B : same day me transaction takes place.

C : Two business days after the transaction

D : Three business days after the transaction.

Answer: A

Question 3

Who in a sell-side firm is responsible for structuring new debt issues and bringing them to the primary market?

Options :

A : Trader

B : Investment banker

C : Portfolio manager

D : Sales representative

Answer: B

Question 4

What is the action that the CentralBank takes to limitthe impact of increased foreign Interestrates on Interest rates in Canada?

Options :

A : Decrease interest rate to balance the risk of rising inflation.

B : Reduce Interest rales to reduce demand for borrowing.

C : increase short-term interest rates to maintain the value of currency.

D : Add a default premium to interest rates to protect lenders.

Answer: C

Question 5

What is a characteristicof provincial savings bonds that distinguishes them from other provincial bonds?

Options :

A : Theyare backed by provincial assetspledged an security.

B : They can &e purchased only by residents of the province.

C : They can be purchased at any time of the year.

D : They do not have redemption rules.

Answer: B

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