#1
Which of the following is not a type of negotiable instrument?
Invoice
ExplanationInvoice is not a negotiable instrument.
#2
In banking, what does the term 'FDIC' stand for?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ExplanationFDIC stands for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
#3
What is the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States?
To provide insurance on deposits in member banks
ExplanationFDIC provides insurance on deposits in member banks.
#4
In a typical cheque transaction, who is the drawer?
The person who writes the cheque
ExplanationDrawer is the person who writes the cheque.
#5
What is the legal definition of a promissory note?
A written promise to pay a sum of money to a specified party
ExplanationA promissory note is a written promise to pay.
#6
Who is the drawer, drawee, and payee in a typical bill of exchange?
Drawer - merchant, Drawee - bank, Payee - customer
ExplanationMerchant draws, bank pays, customer receives in a bill of exchange.
#7
What is 'crossing' a cheque?
Adding two parallel lines on the cheque with or without words
ExplanationCrossing a cheque involves adding parallel lines on it.
#8
What is the function of the Federal Reserve System in the United States?
Issuing currency and regulating its value
ExplanationFederal Reserve issues currency and regulates its value.
#9
What is the primary purpose of a certificate of deposit (CD)?
To earn interest on a fixed amount of money for a specified period
ExplanationCDs earn interest on a fixed amount for a specific time.
#10
What is the purpose of a SWIFT code in banking?
To identify a bank during international transactions
ExplanationSWIFT codes identify banks in international transactions.
#11
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a negotiable instrument?
Fixed maturity date
ExplanationNegotiable instruments do not necessarily have fixed maturity dates.
#12
What is the term for the interest rate at which the Federal Reserve lends to commercial banks?
Discount rate
ExplanationDiscount rate is the rate at which the Fed lends to banks.
#13
What is a bearer instrument?
An instrument that can be transferred by delivery alone
ExplanationBearer instruments are transferable by delivery.
#14
What is the purpose of Regulation CC in the United States?
Regulating the availability of funds and collection of checks
ExplanationRegulation CC oversees fund availability and check collection.
#15
What is the difference between a demand draft and a cashier's check?
A demand draft is drawn by the bank on itself, while a cashier's check is drawn by a customer on the bank
ExplanationDemand drafts are by banks, cashier's checks by customers.
#16
Which of the following is an example of a non-cash negotiable instrument?
Promissory note
ExplanationPromissory notes are negotiable but not cash.