Banking Financial Awareness ยท Commerce Accountancy
Credit, Debt, and Finance
1,435 Questions
This topic covers essential concepts of credit, debt, and finance including bankruptcy, debt recovery, and financial acts. These questions are frequently asked in banking and IBPS exams. Test your knowledge of financial terminology and loan classifications.
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Credit, Debt, and Finance Questions
What is the term used to describe the act of filing for bankruptcy multiple times in a short period of time?
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Serial Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy Abuse
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Fraudulent Filing
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Multiple Bankruptcy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Serial bankruptcy is the act of filing for bankruptcy multiple times in a short period of time.
Which of the following is NOT a red flag for bankruptcy fraud?
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Unexplained transfers of assets
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Sudden changes in financial records
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Filing for bankruptcy multiple times
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High levels of debt
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Explanation
High levels of debt is not a red flag for bankruptcy fraud. The other three options are red flags for bankruptcy fraud.
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of bankruptcy fraud?
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Loss of assets
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Criminal charges
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Bad credit
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Loss of employment
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Loss of employment is not a consequence of bankruptcy fraud. The other three options are consequences of bankruptcy fraud.
Which of the following is NOT a type of bankruptcy fraud?
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Asset Stripping
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Fraudulent Conveyance
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Ponzi Scheme
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Insider Trading
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Explanation
Insider trading is not a type of bankruptcy fraud. The other three options are types of bankruptcy fraud.
What is the term used to describe the act of using bankruptcy to avoid paying child support?
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Child Support Evasion
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Child Support Fraud
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Bankruptcy Child Support Fraud
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Child Support Avoidance
C
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Explanation
Bankruptcy child support fraud is the act of using bankruptcy to avoid paying child support.
Which of the following is NOT a red flag for bankruptcy fraud?
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Unexplained transfers of assets
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Sudden changes in financial records
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Filing for bankruptcy multiple times
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High levels of debt
D
Correct answer
Explanation
High levels of debt is not a red flag for bankruptcy fraud. The other three options are red flags for bankruptcy fraud.
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of bankruptcy fraud?
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Loss of assets
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Criminal charges
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Bad credit
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Loss of employment
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Loss of employment is not a consequence of bankruptcy fraud. The other three options are consequences of bankruptcy fraud.
Which type of loan is typically used for short-term borrowing needs?
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Overdraft
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Cash credit
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Term loan
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Mortgage loan
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Correct answer
Explanation
Overdrafts allow customers to withdraw more money than they have in their account, up to a predetermined limit, and are typically used for short-term borrowing needs.
A debt-to-GDP ratio of 60% is generally considered to be:
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Sustainable
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Unsustainable
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Moderately sustainable
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Highly sustainable
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A debt-to-GDP ratio of 60% is generally considered to be moderately sustainable, as it is above the safe threshold of 40% but below the unsustainable threshold of 80%.
Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of external debt sustainability?
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Debt-to-export ratio
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Debt service-to-export ratio
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Current account balance
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Foreign exchange reserves
C
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Explanation
Current account balance is not a common indicator of external debt sustainability, as it is more commonly used for assessing a country's overall economic health.
Debt restructuring involves:
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Rescheduling the repayment of debt
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Reducing the interest rate on debt
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Forgiving a portion of debt
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Debt restructuring involves rescheduling the repayment of debt, reducing the interest rate on debt, and/or forgiving a portion of debt.
Which of the following is NOT a common type of debt sustainability indicator?
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Debt-to-GDP ratio
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Interest-to-revenue ratio
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Current account balance
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Human capital index
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Human capital index is not a common type of debt sustainability indicator, as it is more commonly used for assessing a country's overall economic development.
What is the relationship between the Reverse Repo Rate and the Bank Rate?
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The Reverse Repo Rate is always higher than the Bank Rate.
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The Reverse Repo Rate is always lower than the Bank Rate.
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The Reverse Repo Rate can be higher or lower than the Bank Rate.
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The relationship between the two rates is not fixed.
C
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Explanation
The relationship between the Reverse Repo Rate and the Bank Rate is not fixed and can vary depending on the economic conditions and the RBI's monetary policy objectives.
Which of the following is NOT a type of appraisal fee?
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Flat fee
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Hourly fee
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Percentage of the loan amount
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Contingency fee
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Contingency fees are not typically used in real estate appraisals. Appraisers are generally compensated through flat fees, hourly fees, or a percentage of the loan amount.
What are the advantages of a short sale for the borrower?
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The borrower can avoid foreclosure
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The borrower can get out of debt
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The borrower can improve their credit score
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
A short sale can help the borrower avoid foreclosure, get out of debt, and improve their credit score.