FINAP 4 finals - Quiz
  • 1. Commercial credits extended by the BSP have a maximum maturity period of not more than ____.
A) 180 days
B) 90 days
C) 360 days
D) 3 years
  • 2. Production credits covered by the BSP credit operations must have maturities of not more than __
A) 10 years
B) 360 days
C) 5 years
D) 180 days
  • 3. How many affirmative votes from members of the Monetary Board are required to authorize Extraordinary or Emergency Loans?
A) A unanimous vote of all bank employees
B) At least 5 members
C) At least 7 members
D) At least 3 members
  • 4. Where is the BSP's Security Plant Complex (SPC) located?
A) Makati City
B) Pasig City
C) Quezon City
D) Manila City
  • 5. An order issued by the Monetary Board requiring a bank or its officers to immediately stop a harmful or illegal practice is called a ____.
A) Cease and Desist Order
B) Gold Reserve swap
C) Rediscounting privilege
D) Emergency Loan Authorization
  • 6. In the Philippines, it refers to a commercial, universal, rural, thrift, or digital bank that is officially licensed, authorized, and regulated by the BSP under the General Banking Act of 2000.
    ‎A. Scheduled bank ✓
A) Scheduled bank
B) Clearinghouses
C) Fiscal agent
  • 7. It is an organization or entity appointed to manage financial and administrative duties on behalf of another party.
A) Fiscal Agent
B) Clearinghouse
C) Scheduled bank
  • 8. Bangko Sentral has full right to inspect a bank’s records, cash, and operations during business hours to ensure safety and compliance.
A) Examination and fees
B) Authority to obtain data and information
C) Supervision and examination
  • 9. The BSP formulates and implements monetary policy aimed at influencing money supply, consistent with its primary objective to maintain price stability.
A) Liquidity management
B) Currency Issue
C) Lender of last resort
  • 10. When a bank closes, its operating license can be awarded to a new bank so the community doesn’t lose access to financial services.
A) Disposition of Banking Franchise
B) Appointment of Conservator
C) Bank Deposits and Investment
  • 11. When was the PRGF established by the IMF?
A) September 1998
B) September 1997
C) September 1995
D) September 1999
  • 12. The following are the 3 important things to remember, EXCEPT?
A) Public Resource Management
B) Human Resource Management
C) Accountability
D) Transparency
  • 13. What is the interest rate in concessional lending?
A) 0.05%
B) 50%
C) .0.005%
D) 0.5%
  • 14. It refers to organization that provides financial assistance to countries who need funds.
A) PRGF
B) IEO
C) IMF
D) ESF
  • 15. It refers to specific and measurable conditions for IMF lending that relates to macroeconomic variables.
A) Qualitative Performance Criteria
B) Prior Actions
C) Indicative Target
D) Quantitative Performance Criteria
  • 16. What countries are eligible for ECF assistance?
A) Countries without financial problems.
B) All wealthy countries
C) Only developed countries
D) Eligible low-income countries with long-term balance of payments problems
  • 17. What document summarizes the IMF Executive Board’s views following most formal meetings?
A) Summing Up
B) Articles of Agreement
C) Annual Report
D) Financial Statement
  • 18. How many member countries does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have?
A) 190 countries
B) 189 countries
C) 191 countries
D) 193 countries ‎
  • 19. How many members does the IMF Executive Board have?
A) 20 members
B) 25 members
C) 24 members
D) 12 members
  • 20. What is the IMF's main source of financing?
A) Bilateral borrowing
B) World Bank donations
C) Member taxes
D) Quotas
  • 21. Which statement correctly describes the IMF's organizational structure ?
A) Managing Director → Board of Governors → Executive Board
B) Board of Governors → Managing Director → Executive Board
C) Executive Board → Managing Director → Board of Governors
D) Board of Governors → Executive Board → Managing Director
  • 22. What is the primary purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A) To regulate all commercial banks and financial institutions worldwide.
B) To maintain the stability of the international monetary system, including exchange rates and international payments.
C) To ensure that all countries have the same level of economic development.
D) To provide permanent financial assistance to all developing countries.
  • 23. A member country wants to appoint its representative to the IMF's highest decision-making body. Which body is being referred to?
A) Development Committee
B) Board of Governors
C) Executive Board
D) International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)
  • 24. Which sequence correctly identifies the main sources of IMF loan resources, from the primary source to the third line of defense?
A) Bilateral borrowing → Multilateral borrowing → Quota contributions
B) Quota contributions → Bilateral borrowing → Multilateral borrowing
C) Member countries' quota contributions → Multilateral borrowing → Bilateral borrowing
D) Multilateral borrowing → Quota contributions → Bilateral borrowing
  • 25. Country A is a low-income country experiencing long-term balance of payments problems. It needs medium-term financial assistance to promote economic stability, reduce poverty, and support sustainable growth. Which facility is most appropriate?
A) Standby Credit Facility (SCF)
B) Extended Credit Facility (ECF)
C) Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
D) Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)
  • 26. Which document allows countries to design their own poverty‑reduction plans?
A) Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP)
B) Central Banking Charter
C) ESF‑HAC Agreement
D) IMF Annual Report
  • 27. What is the main goal of PRGF?
A) To give rich countries free grants
B) To increase high‑interest loans
C) To stop all government spending
D) To make poverty reduction and economic growth central to IMF lending for poor countries
  • 28. What is the main function of central banking?
A) To control private businesses.
B) To collect taxes from citizens.
C) To manage money properly.
D) To increase the prices of goods.
  • 29. Which of the following is a benefit of proper money management by the central bank?
A) Economic instability
B) Price stability
C) Increased poverty
D) Higher unemployment
  • 30. According to the lesson, when is economic growth meaningful?
A) When benefits reach all members of society, including the poor.
B) When only large companies become successful.
C) When the government increases taxes
D) When only rich people benefit.
  • 31. Why does the BSP maintain international reserves?
A) To finance every private business.
B) To replace all domestic currency.
C) To meet foreign currency demands and support peso stability
D) To guarantee profits for commercial banks.
  • 32. Which situation may lead the Monetary Board to appoint a conservator?
A) A bank cannot maintain adequate liquidity
B) A bank plans to increase employee salaries
C) A bank wants to open another branch
D) A bank introduces a new savings account
  • 33. Which type of credit generally has a maximum maturity of 180 days and is associated with importing, exporting, or transporting goods?
A) Production Credit
B) Advances Credit
C) Other Credits
D) Commercial Credit
  • 34. During a national emergency, how many Monetary Board members must vote in favor of authorizing extraordinary emergency loans and advances?
A) At least 3
B) At least 5
C) At least 2
D) All 7 members
  • 35. Which statement correctly describes BSP advances?
A) They are available only to individual depositors.
B) They are always granted without collateral.
C) They are exclusively intended for purchasing consumer goods
D) They may be granted against acceptable collateral, subject to BSP rules
  • 36. Which of the following is a reason the BSP holds gold?
A) It cannot be converted to cash
B) High correlation with other assets
C) Diversification
D) It generates monthly interest
  • 37. Gold is considered a __________ against rising prices during periods of high inflation.
A) Hedge
B) Speculative asset
C) Liability
D) Risk
  • 38. What is the main purpose of a BSP Examination?
A) To promote the bank's products and service
B) To increase the bank's number of customers
C) To check the bank's safety, financial condition, and compliance with regulations
D) To determine the salaries of bank employees
  • 39. Why is liquidity important for a bank?
A) So the bank can avoid paying taxes
B) So the bank can pay its short-term obligations when needed
C) So the bank can increase its employees
D) So the bank can advertise more
  • 40. How often must regular examinations of supervised institutions be conducted?
A) Only when a complaint is filed
B) Every 6 months
C) At least every 12 months
D) Every 24 months
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