Financial management - introduction, sources of finance national and international, time value of money, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, leverages, dividend policy - One Line Questions
1.
If the present value of a future cash flow is greater than its future value, it implies: —
A positive interest rate
2.
The concept of 'Time Value of Money' (TVM) states that: —
A rupee today is worth more than a rupee tomorrow
3.
The Residual Dividend Theory suggests that dividends should be paid out of: —
Profits after all investment opportunities have been funded
4.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a high dividend payout ratio? —
Reduces the amount of retained earnings available for reinvestment
5.
Which of the following is considered a source of internal finance for a company? —
Retained earnings
6.
The payment of dividends from retained earnings is a key aspect of: —
Dividend policy
7.
The Modigliani-Miller theorem, under perfect capital markets, posits that: —
Capital structure is irrelevant to firm value
8.
Which of the following is an example of an international source of finance? —
Eurobonds
9.
The risk-free rate of return is typically represented by the yield on: —
Government securities
10.
Which of the following is a short-term source of finance? —
Trade credit
11.
The Pecking Order Theory of capital structure suggests that firms prefer to finance using: —
Internal financing first, then debt, then equity
12.
Which of the following is a measure of a company's operating leverage? —
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL)
13.
The future value of a lump sum is calculated by compounding the amount at the: —
Interest rate
14.
Systematic risk, also known as market risk, cannot be eliminated by: —
Diversification
15.
The Dividend Irrelevance Theory, proposed by Modigliani and Miller, states that: —
Dividend policy has no effect on firm value in perfect markets
16.
Operating leverage measures the sensitivity of: —
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) to changes in sales
17.
Which component of capital structure typically has the lowest cost? —
Debt
18.
Capital Structure refers to the proportion of: —
Debt and equity in the firm's financing
19.
Leverage in finance refers to the use of: —
Debt financing to increase the potential return to equity holders
20.
The Net Present Value (NPV) method of capital budgeting relies heavily on the concept of: —
Time Value of Money
21.
The present value of an ordinary annuity is calculated by discounting each cash flow at the: —
Discount rate
22.
Dividend policy relates to: —
How a company distributes its profits to shareholders
23.
The Trade-off Theory of capital structure suggests that firms balance the benefits of debt financing (like tax shields) against the costs of: —
Financial distress and agency costs
24.
The Modigliani-Miller theorem's assumptions of perfect capital markets include: —
No taxes, no transaction costs, and perfect information
25.
A company with high operating leverage is more sensitive to changes in: —
Sales volume
26.
Which of the following is a national source of finance? —
Commercial banks
27.
Risk and return are generally: —
Positively related
28.
Unsystematic risk, also known as specific risk, can be reduced by: —
Diversifying the portfolio across different assets
29.
The Clientele Effect suggests that: —
Different groups of investors prefer different dividend policies, and companies attract investors based on their policy
30.
What is the main implication of the concept of 'risk premium' in finance? —
Investors require compensation for bearing risk
31.
Factoring is a financial arrangement where a company sells its accounts receivable to: —
A factoring company
32.
A beta greater than 1 indicates that the stock is: —
More volatile than the market
33.
A company with a higher proportion of debt in its capital structure is said to have: —
Higher financial risk
34.
A higher Cost of Capital generally implies: —
Lower investment opportunities
35.
Venture capital is typically provided to: —
Start-up and early-stage companies with high growth potential
36.
Eurobonds are bonds denominated in a currency other than that of the country in which they are issued. This is an example of: —
International finance
37.
Which capital structure theory suggests that there is an optimal capital structure that maximizes firm value? —
Traditional approach
38.
Financial leverage measures the sensitivity of: —
Net income to changes in sales
39.
Which of the following is an advantage of equity financing? —
No repayment obligation
40.
The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) considers the cost of: —
Equity, debt, and preferred stock
41.
Which type of leverage magnifies both gains and losses to shareholders? —
Total leverage
42.
Which theory of dividends suggests that dividend policy is irrelevant to firm value? —
Dividend Irrelevance Theory
43.
Which dividend policy suggests that a company should pay out all its earnings as dividends? —
Constant payout ratio policy
44.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of debt financing? —
Increased financial risk
45.
Beta (β) in CAPM measures the stock's volatility relative to: —
The overall stock market
46.
The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is used to estimate: —
The cost of equity
47.
The Cost of Capital is: —
The rate of return a company must earn to satisfy its investors
48.
What is the primary purpose of calculating the Cost of Capital? —
To set a minimum acceptable rate of return for new investments
49.
What is the primary objective of financial management in a business? —
To maximize shareholder wealth
50.
Which financial concept is crucial for evaluating long-term investment projects? —
Time Value of Money