Your taskChoose the correct answer for each question.0 / 15 selectedYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Review the explanations below and try again.1The bank's stress test revealed concerns about its ___ — it might not have enough cash to cover short-term obligations.The bank's stress test revealed concerns about its ___ — it might not have enough cash to cover short-term obligations.solvencyliquidityprofitabilitycapitalCorrect answer: liquidity2___ financing allows companies to raise capital by issuing shares without taking on additional debt.___ financing allows companies to raise capital by issuing shares without taking on additional debt.EquityDebtCreditBondCorrect answer: Equity3The firm recorded the straight-line ___ of its manufacturing machinery over a useful life of ten years.The firm recorded the straight-line ___ of its manufacturing machinery over a useful life of ten years.amortizationdevaluationdeteriorationdepreciationCorrect answer: depreciation4The fund manager diversified the investment ___ by adding bonds and real estate to reduce overall risk.The fund manager diversified the investment ___ by adding bonds and real estate to reduce overall risk.accountfundportfolioholdingsCorrect answer: portfolio5Using high ___ can amplify both profits and losses because the borrowed element magnifies market exposure.Using high ___ can amplify both profits and losses because the borrowed element magnifies market exposure.gearingleveragecollateralhedgingCorrect answer: leverage6___ is usually required when applying for a secured business loan, as it gives the lender a legal claim on an asset.___ is usually required when applying for a secured business loan, as it gives the lender a legal claim on an asset.CollateralGuaranteeDepositSecurityCorrect answer: Collateral7The government announced a series of new measures as part of its 2024 ___ policy to reduce the national deficit.The government announced a series of new measures as part of its 2024 ___ policy to reduce the national deficit.monetaryfinancialfiscaleconomicCorrect answer: fiscal8The balance sheet showed that current ___ exceeded current assets, raising concerns about the firm's short-term position.The balance sheet showed that current ___ exceeded current assets, raising concerns about the firm's short-term position.debtsobligationscommitmentsliabilitiesCorrect answer: liabilities9The company reported an EBITDA figure that strips out interest, taxes, depreciation, and ___ to show core operational performance.The company reported an EBITDA figure that strips out interest, taxes, depreciation, and ___ to show core operational performance.allocationamortizationaccumulationappropriationCorrect answer: amortization10___ of the annual IT budget is determined by the CFO based on each department's strategic priorities.___ of the annual IT budget is determined by the CFO based on each department's strategic priorities.AllocationDivisionDistributionAssignmentCorrect answer: Allocation11The airline decided to ___ against rising fuel costs by entering into forward contracts with its suppliers.The airline decided to ___ against rising fuel costs by entering into forward contracts with its suppliers.offsetinsurehedgespeculateCorrect answer: hedge12As bond prices fell in the secondary market, the ___ on ten-year government bonds rose above 5%.As bond prices fell in the secondary market, the ___ on ten-year government bonds rose above 5%.returninterestrateyieldCorrect answer: yield13___ proceedings were initiated after the company failed to meet three consecutive loan repayments.___ proceedings were initiated after the company failed to meet three consecutive loan repayments.InsolvencyLiquidationBankruptcyDissolutionCorrect answer: Insolvency14The business arranged a £20,000 ___ facility with its bank to cover gaps between paying suppliers and receiving customer payments.The business arranged a £20,000 ___ facility with its bank to cover gaps between paying suppliers and receiving customer payments.credit lineoverdraftfloatbufferCorrect answer: overdraft15Month-end ___ confirmed that every transaction in the cash book matched the corresponding entry on the bank statement.Month-end ___ confirmed that every transaction in the cash book matched the corresponding entry on the bank statement.verificationauditingreconciliationbalancingCorrect answer: reconciliationCheck AnswersPlease select an answer for at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? Let us know.