1.
Who are options created by?
2.
If Disqualified from registration, you can file ______ for a hearing
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
Who needs a series 7 as well as a series 79?
4.
A. 
B. 
C. 
2 years + 90 day grace period
D. 
5.
After receiving notice, how long do you have to complete your regulatory element?
6.
How often does one take the regulatory element?
A. 
B. 
2 years after registration, every 3 years after that
C. 
D. 
3 years after registration, every 2 years after that
7.
A. 
B. 
Trading ahead of client orders
C. 
D. 
8.
When Pegging, you
A. 
Keep the price of a stock from rising
B. 
Keep the price of a stock from falling
9.
When Capping, you
A. 
Keep the price from falling
B. 
Keep the price from rising
10.
A u-5 must be submitted within
11.
How long do you have for the transgression of a felony or misdemeanor?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
True or false: If you work in public finance, you are considered a RR
13.
True or False: if you work for the DPP you are considered a Registered Rep
14.
A. 
30 days after 1st and 2nd attempt 180days every time after
B. 
30 days between each test
C. 
30 days after 1st,2nd and 3rd attempt, 180 days each time after
15.
A. 
Created by Finra, regulates bonds
B. 
Created by Finra, regulates secondary markets
C. 
Created by SEC, Regulates bonds
D. 
Created by SEC, Regulates secondary market
16.
A. 
B. 
Up to $5m and 20 years in jail regulated by DOJ
C. 
Must give up profits and up to 3 times the profit SEC
D. 
Must give up profits and up to 3 times the profit DOJ
17.
A. 
Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount- SEC
B. 
Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount - DOJ
C. 
Up to $5m and 20 years in jail regulated by DOJ
D. 
Up to $25 regulated by DOJ
18.
A. 
Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount- SEC
B. 
Give up profits and up to 3 times the amount - DOJ
C. 
Up to $5m and 20 years in jail regulated by DOJ
D. 
Up to $25 regulated by DOJ
19.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
20.
Who files a WSP and how often?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
21.
A client buys an IPO, they get a prospectus and a confirmation in the mail. Which document does the investment bank keep and how long are they required to keep it?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
22.
How often is AML Tested?
23.
A. 
B. 
Signs off on company literature
C. 
Structures private placements
D. 
24.
An OSJ, must be supervised by an
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
25.
True or False: The Patriot act backs CIP?
26.
Under CIP, you must check the name of a foreign client against which list
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
27.
A. 
File under SEC within 10 days
B. 
File under SARs within 10 days
C. 
File under SEC within 30 days
D. 
File under SARs within 30 days
E. 
File under Ofac within 30 days
28.
If you notice a foreign country such as syria or north korea attempting to do business, what action must be taken.
A. 
Block & Report to OFAC 10 days
B. 
Block & Report OFAC 30 days
C. 
Block & Report SARs 10 days
D. 
Block & Report SARs 30 days
29.
Trading securities outside the regular scope of employement is regulated by Finra, as well as the approval of a member. Another word for this is:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
30.
You are a RR, your father in law asks you for money, he is your client. Are you violating any laws?
31.
Client XYZ wants to share his losses and profits with you, is it possible?
A. 
B. 
Yes, with a joint account only
C. 
32.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
33.
A change in statements, projections on revenue or expenses or a change to historical documents are called:
34.
What is the statue of limitations for arbitration?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
35.
Companies exceeding $10mm and more than 500 shareholders must register and file
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
36.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
37.
After material information changes, what time frame is given to file an 8-k
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
38.
If material non public information is disclosed improperly, it must be disseminated to the public under what rule and what time limit?
39.
True or false, a man owns 6% share in google and his wife owns 4% share in google, They are insiders
40.
True or False, an officer, director or owner of more than 10% of voting securities is considered an insider.
41.
When acheiving insider status, what form must be file and how long
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
42.
Annual filings covering transactions such as gifts are filed under which form?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
43.
Notification to the SEC of changes in position are filed in what form and when?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
44.
Anyone who acquired 5% or more of equity must file
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
45.
When filing a schedule 13d-9, who must you file it with
A. 
B. 
The exchange where security is traded
C. 
D. 
E. 
46.
If a man is looking to purchase a 5% of Google but doesn't intend on controlling or influencing the stock, what must he file?
A. 
B. 
Schedule TO in addition to schedule 13d-9
C. 
D. 
47.
Institutional investment managers file what form quarterly?
48.
Time Period for Annual Proxy Meeting by mail is
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
49.
Time Period for Annual proxy meeting by electronic notice
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
50.
A preliminary proxy statement must be filed how long before a definitive proxy?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
51.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
52.
The registration form used for IPO over 75 mm public float is:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
53.
Once the SEC approves the preliminary proxy, the company can than send the definitive proxy to the shareholders and the SEC this is known as the
54.
When a company first issues a Tender Offer than files for a short form Merger, its called
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
55.
If one wanted to use a form to find out everything they needed to know about a merger, what form would they use?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
56.
Google is going to purchase its own securities back, in the process its going to either cause the company to be delisted or no longer be a reporting company, what must they file?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
57.
If John makes a tender offer which causes him to own 6% of the share what must he file
A. 
B. 
Schedule TO in addition to schedule 13d-9
C. 
Schedule TO in addition to Schedule 14d-9
58.
If John makes a tender offer which causes him to own 5% of the share what must the issuer file?
A. 
B. 
Schedule TO in addition to Schedule 13d-9
C. 
D. 
59.
John makes a tender offer one april 5th, on April 6th the TO was amended, how long must the offer be kept open for in total?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
60.
True or False. John bought made a TO with Google, He is allowed to continue trading Google's stock.
61.
When making a TO, how long does the subject company have to notify and advise shareholders?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
62.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
63.
After a u-5 how long does one have before they re-qualify?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
64.
An options contract that gives the holder the right to sell a certain quantity at a specific price up to a certain date is known as a
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
65.
Dividends are determined by
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
66.
Jakey has 1,000 shares in google. Google decides that this year everyone will have statutory voting rights. They are voting for 5 directors. How many votes does Jakey have?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
67.
Jakey has 1,000 shares in google. Google decides that this year everyone will have cumulative voting rights. They are voting for 5 directors. How many votes does Jakey have?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
68.
A. 
Warrents found in Common stock
B. 
Rights found in common stock
C. 
Warrants found in preferred stock
D. 
Rights found in preferred stock
69.
A. 
Right found in common stock
B. 
Right found in preferred stock
C. 
Warrant found in common stock or bond
D. 
Warrant found in preferred stock or bond
70.
Short term investments offered to shareholders at a discount
71.
Long term investments offered at a premium
72.
On april 6th 2010 google announces its going to begin trading its stock with dividends, this is known as:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
73.
True or false: the BOD decide on Ex-dividend dates.
74.
A. 
1)ex-dividend 2)record 3)declaration 4)Payment
B. 
1)Declaration 2)Record 3)ex-dividend date 4)payment
C. 
1)Declaration 2)ex-dividend 3)record 4)payment
75.
The issuer has the ability to repurchase a stock, typically at a premium, what type of stock is this an example of?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
76.
An investor may receive additional dividends based on company profits, this is an example of what type of stock?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
77.
Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are issued by who and benefit who by providing the right to receive the difference between market value and fixed price
A. 
Issued by company benefits investors
B. 
Issued by stockholders benefits issuers
C. 
Issued by company, benefits employees
78.
Which stock option requires a transaction fee
A. 
Stock Appreciation Rights
B. 
79.
______________ are foreign securities held in a us bank located in a foreign country. Typically provide common shares that pay dividends in us currency and can be either sponsored or not sponsored.
A. 
American Depository Receipts
B. 
Global Depository Receipts
80.
An investor is looking for information on an unsponsored company such as Nintendo, where can he look?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
81.
If an ADR is sponsored, who pays for it?
82.
If an ADR is non-sponsored who is responsible for payment?
83.
Can a GDR be offered in the united states
A. 
B. 
Yes, it will be considered an ADR
C. 
No, doesnt meet requirements
84.
An example of a fixed income investment is
85.
The par value of a bond is $1,000. The interest of a bond pays 1 point. how much interest is received?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
86.
Ms. jones owns a 5% bond, how much does she receive annually?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
87.
Hotnews.com has issued convertible bonds with a conversion price of $50 a share. if the common stock is selling at $60 a share, what price does the bond need to be selling at in order for it to be at parity with common stock?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
88.
Tulips.com issues a convertible bond with a conversion price of $25 per share. If the current market price of the bond is 120 ($1,200), what would the stock have to be selling at to be at parity with the bond.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
89.
Rob owns a convertible bond issued by tulip.com with a conversion price of $40. Tulip.com's stock is currently selling for $50 per share. Tulip calls in the bonds at 105 ($1050). What should he do?
90.
When quoting a yield, how much does 1% represent?
91.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
92.
If your trading a bond at a discount, the yield to maturity is
93.
If your trading a bond at a premium, the yield to maturity is
94.
___________allows bondholders to redeem the bond back to the issuer on a date prior to stated maturity.
95.
________ allows the issuer to redeem the bonds prior to maturity.
96.
An issuer is looking to raise $100mm, he issues bonds featuring coupons that all mature on one date. What kind of bond is this an example of?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
97.
An issuer is looking to raise $100mm and issues 10 bonds with different coupons that mature at different times. This is an example of what type of bond?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
98.
Typically, a higher yield bond costs
99.
True or False An issuer cannot redeem its bonds for a certain amount of time because bondholders are backed by "Call Protection".
100.
The amount over par that an issuer must pay an investor for redeeming the security early is called,
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
101.
Assume an issuer calls in a bond, where does he get money to repay his investors?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
102.
According to positive convexity, as yields decline
103.
According to positive convexity, as durations lengthen when
104.
Google has an indenture under the trust indenture act of 1939, what else is true?
A. 
They are also subject to securities act of 1933
B. 
They are exempt from securities act of 1933
105.
If a bond was previously rated AA and dropped two notches, what is the bonds new rating?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
106.
A contract that states "if the issuer defaults on one of their bonds, other than mine, they will automatically default on mine" is an example of:
107.
Xyz corp has a bond with a market price of $1,000 and is convertible at $20 per share. how many common shares can you convert to?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
108.
An adjustment of conversion prices and ratios has been issued. the original price is $100 what is the conversion price and conversion ratio after the 2:1 split?
109.
A corporation has issued debentures convertible at $50. The stock pays a 10% stock dividend. According to the non-dilutive feature of the bond indenture, the new conversion price would be,
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
110.
Which bonds are issued outside the us, pay in US currency, exempt from SEC and may trade in secondary market after 40 days?
111.
Which bond is a foreign bond that is issued in the united states, pays interest & principle in us dollars, registered with the SEC and may trade immediately.
112.
US Treasuries are exempt from
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
113.
T-bills have a duration of
114.
T-notes have a duration of
115.
T-bonds have a duration of
116.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
117.
Which US Treasuries have the characteristics described below1)interest is stated annually, paid semi-annually2)Accrued interest 365 days
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
118.
Which Security(s) are sold at a weekly auction
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
119.
Which Security(s) are sold at a periodic auction
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
120.
121.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
122.
When referring to TIPS, ( treasury inflation protected securities) (principle adjusted based on CPI). assume we had a principle of $1,000, a coupon of 4% and a payment of $40.00. what will be the payment if CPI increases by 1%?
A. 
Principle $1,600 payment is $40.90
B. 
Principle is $1,010 payment is $40.40
123.
When referring to GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC, what is true about interest payments
A. 
Interest portion only is fully taxed
B. 
Interest and principle is fully taxed
C. 
Principle only is fully taxed
124.
A. 
GNMA - government national mortgage association
B. 
FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association
C. 
FHLMC- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
D. 
SLMA - student loan marketing association
125.
Which Mortgage is Fully Backed by the US Government
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
126.
A. 
Planned amortization class or PAC Tranche
B. 
Support or companion Tranche
C. 
127.
A. 
Planned Amortization Class Tranche (PAC)
B. 
Support or Companion Tranche
C. 
128.
Which Tranche provides the least predictable cash flow and maturity?
A. 
PAC - Planned Amortization Class Tranche
B. 
Support or Companion Tranche
C. 
129.
The following are all derivatives except
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
130.
An options contract has intrinsic value if its
131.
If GM on june is offering an option price of $35 to call at 3 and the market price is $36, it is
132.
If XYZ is offering an option to call at $110 and the market price is $109 it is
133.
If AMR is offering a put valued at $35 and the market price is $35 it is
134.
If GM is offering a put valued at $60 and the market price is $54 it is
135.
What is the close out of an opening purchase
136.
What is the close out of an opening sale
137.
Which contract is the most liquid?
138.
If Long the Stock, the investor is
A. 
Bullish;option must be bearish
B. 
Bearish;option must be bullish
139.
If short the stock,
A. 
The investor is bullish; option must be bearish
B. 
The investor is bearish; option must be bullish
140.
Keynesian theory, has a fiscal policy that utilizes _________ to accomplish its goals?
141.
Monetary theory, which uses its monetary policy, utilizes ______ to accomplish its goals
142.
143.
144.
A. 
The only rate directly controlled by Fed
B. 
Extension of credit by Broker-dealers
C. 
Amount of money a bank must maintain based on a percentage of deposits
145.
A. 
The only rate directly controlled by Fed
B. 
Extension of credit by broker-dealer
C. 
Amount of money a bank must maintain based on a percentage of deposits.
146.
A. 
Extension of credit by broker-dealer
B. 
The only rate directly controlled by Fed
C. 
Amount of money a bank must maintain based on a percentage of deposits.
147.
To increase money supply and ease credit, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) must:
A. 
Buy Securities from bankers or Repo causing deposits and reserves to increase
B. 
Sell securities or reverse Repo causing deposits and reserves to decrease
148.
To decrease money supply and tighten credit, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) must:
A. 
Buy Securities from bankers or Repo causing deposits and reserves to increase
B. 
Sell securities or reverse Repo causing deposits and reserves to decrease
149.
Average Workweek, Initial Claims for unemployment, New orders for consumer goods and materials, money supply (m2), index of consumer expectations and interest rate spread are all examples of
A. 
Coincident Economic Indicators
B. 
Leading Economic Indicators
C. 
Lagging Economic Indicators
150.
Industrial Production, Manufacturing and trade sales, personal income less transfer payments, employees on nonagricultural payrolls are all an example of
A. 
Leading Economic Indicators
B. 
Lagging Economic Indicators
C. 
Coincident Economic Indicators
151.
Average duration of employment, prime rate, CPI for services, labor cost per unit, commercial and industrial loans are all an example of
A. 
Leading Economic Indicators
B. 
Coincident Economic Indicators
C. 
Lagging Economic Indicators
152.
The calculation for market Capitalization (outstanding shares x market value per share) can be used to calculate Market Capitalization (Large Cap vs Nano cap) except when trying to calculate:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
153.
True or False: A strong dollar will lower import prices and increase export prices.
154.
True or False: A weak dollar will increase import prices and lower export prices.
155.
A Stronger Foreign Currency will have
A. 
A positive effect on overseas investments
B. 
A negative effect on overseas investments
156.
A US company manufactures goods in Germany and sells them throughout Europe. A decline in the US dollar against the euro would have what effect on the company's Revenue and operating profit margin?
A. 
There would be a decrease in revenue, but no effect on profit margin
B. 
There would be an increase in revenue and profit margin
C. 
There would be an increase in revenue and profit margin would remain the same
D. 
There would be a decrease in revenue and profit margin
157.
A company is headquartered in the US has all of its products produced in Korea. Sales of the company are split between the US (40%) and Korea (60%).What would be the effect on the company's Operating profit margin and revenue if the US dollar declines by 10% against the Korean won?
A. 
Operating profit margin will decline and revenue will increase
B. 
Operating profit margin and revenue will both decline
C. 
Operating profit margin will increase and revenue will decline
D. 
Operating profit margin and revenue will both increase
158.
On a balance Sheet, cash, Marketable securities, Accounts Receivable, and inventory are all an example of
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
159.
On a balance sheet, Land, Buildings, and Equipment are all an example of
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
160.
From the List, which is an example of Long Term Liabilities on a Balance Sheet?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
161.
On a balance Sheet, which is an example of intangibles?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
162.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
163.
True or false: the statement of Cash Flows (AKA statement of Sources AKA uses of Funds) reconciles changes in a company's cash position from one year to the next and is required in annual reports
164.
In November 2009, RST Corp. paid the principal on a maturing debenture from its retained earnings. how will this action be recorded on the 2009 cash flow.
A. 
Financing Activity; source of cash
B. 
Financing Activity;use of cash
C. 
Investing Activity; Use of cash
D. 
Operating Activity; use of cash
165.
True or False: Operating lease shows up on your balance sheet
166.
True or false, Aggressive accounting use discount rates in calculating pension fund liabilities.
167.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
168.
When investing in other companies, the cost method is used if ownership interest is less than
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
169.
When investing in other companies, the equity method is used if ownership interest is ___________of the company
170.
If walker shoes (WS) buys 25% of Absolute Runner (AR) for $30 million, how would WS account for $10 million of net income by AR?
A. 
WS would absorb 25% of AR earnings on Income statements (WS would increase by 2.5 million) (10 million - 25%= 2.5mm)
B. 
^^ Study the answer above
171.
When investing in other companies, Consolidation is used when ownership interest is more than
172.
True or False: balance sheet and income statements are combined when using consolidation method
173.
True or false, balance sheet indicates a Minority Interest in net earnings of the consolidated companies(minority interest AKA non controlling interest AKA NCI)
174.
A. 
Assets would decline and shareholders equity would increase
B. 
Assets, Liabilities, and equity would increase
C. 
Liabilities would decline and equity would increase
D. 
Equity would increase if JV Recyclers was profitable
175.
Goodwill and other intangible assets are only compared when the fair value is under the book value. For instance the fair value is 120 and the book value is 145, what is the impairment charge?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
176.
When a dividend is ______, the following occurs:1)retained earnings are reduced2)current liabilities are increased3)working capital is decreased4)current ratio is decreased
177.
When a dividend is ________, the following occurs:1)current assets are reduced2)current liabilities are reduced3)working capital remains the same4)current ratio is increased (if greater than 1.0)
178.
179.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
180.
When using FIFO for inventory, (First in, First out) the first are costs matched with first units sold, inventories reflect the cost of the most recent purchase. What is true about FIFO
A. 
Income, taxes, and inventory rises
B. 
Income, taxes, and inventory decreases
181.
When using (LIFO) for inventory, the last costs are matched with first units sold. The inventories reflect the cost of prior period purchases. what is true about using LIFO
A. 
Income, taxes, and inventory rises
B. 
Income, taxes, and inventory decrease
182.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
183.
A. 
Company A because of its fixed cost ratio
B. 
Company B because of its fixed cost Ratio
C. 
Company A because of lower capacity Utilization
D. 
Company B because of higher capacity utilization
184.
A. 
Liability goes up, retained earnings goes down
B. 
Liability goes down, retained earnings goes up
C. 
Remember retained earnings is under shareholder equity
185.
RFQ corporation reported net income of $30mm which included a one-time, pretax gain of $20mm from the sale of assets. The company's tax rate is 40%. Assuming no substantial changes in the company's operations for the next period, what is your forecast for the next periods income?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
186.
Company J had Sales (revenue) of 250, Gross Profit of 110, Operating Profit of 46, and net income of 26 (all in millions), what is the profit margins (percentage) of gross profit
187.
Company J had Sales (revenue) of 250, Gross Profit of 110, Operating Profit of 46, and net income of 26 (all in millions), what is the profit margins (percentage) of Operating Profit