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  • 1. Commercial credits extended by the BSP have a maximum maturity period of not more than ____.
A) 360 days
B) 90 days
C) 3 years
D) 180 days
  • 2. Production credits covered by the BSP credit operations must have maturities of not more than __
A) 180 days
B) 360 days
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
  • 3. How many affirmative votes from members of the Monetary Board are required to authorize Extraordinary or Emergency Loans?
A) At least 5 members
B) At least 7 members
C) A unanimous vote of all bank employees
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) Gold Reserve swap
B) Rediscounting privilege
C) Cease and Desist Order
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) Fiscal agent
B) Scheduled bank
C) Clearinghouses
  • 7. It is an organization or entity appointed to manage financial and administrative duties on behalf of another party.
A) Clearinghouse
B) Fiscal Agent
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) Currency Issue
B) Lender of last resort
C) Liquidity management
  • 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) Bank Deposits and Investment
B) Appointment of Conservator
C) Disposition of Banking Franchise
  • 11. When was the PRGF established by the IMF?
A) September 1997
B) September 1995
C) September 1999
D) September 1998
  • 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) .0.005%
B) 50%
C) 0.05%
D) 0.5%
  • 14. It refers to organization that provides financial assistance to countries who need funds.
A) IMF
B) IEO
C) ESF
D) PRGF
  • 15. It refers to specific and measurable conditions for IMF lending that relates to macroeconomic variables.
A) Indicative Target
B) Qualitative Performance Criteria
C) Quantitative Performance Criteria
D) Prior Actions
  • 16. What countries are eligible for ECF assistance?
A) All wealthy countries
B) Only developed countries
C) Countries without financial problems.
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) Financial Statement
C) Annual Report
D) Articles of Agreement
  • 18. How many member countries does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have?
A) 191 countries
B) 189 countries
C) 193 countries ‎
D) 190 countries
  • 19. How many members does the IMF Executive Board have?
A) 20 members
B) 24 members
C) 12 members
D) 25 members
  • 20. What is the IMF's main source of financing?
A) World Bank donations
B) Bilateral borrowing
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 → Executive Board → Managing Director
C) Board of Governors → Managing Director → Executive Board
D) Executive Board → Managing Director → Board of Governors
  • 22. What is the primary purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A) To ensure that all countries have the same level of economic development.
B) To maintain the stability of the international monetary system, including exchange rates and international payments.
C) To provide permanent financial assistance to all developing countries.
D) To regulate all commercial banks and financial institutions worldwide.
  • 23. A member country wants to appoint its representative to the IMF's highest decision-making body. Which body is being referred to?
A) Executive Board
B) Board of Governors
C) Development Committee
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) Member countries' quota contributions → Multilateral borrowing → Bilateral borrowing
B) Bilateral borrowing → Multilateral borrowing → Quota contributions
C) Quota contributions → Bilateral borrowing → Multilateral 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) Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)
B) Standby Credit Facility (SCF)
C) Extended Credit Facility (ECF)
D) Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
  • 26. Which document allows countries to design their own poverty‑reduction plans?
A) ESF‑HAC Agreement
B) Central Banking Charter
C) IMF Annual Report
D) Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP)
  • 27. What is the main goal of PRGF?
A) To make poverty reduction and economic growth central to IMF lending for poor countries
B) To give rich countries free grants
C) To stop all government spending
D) To increase high‑interest loans
  • 28. What is the main function of central banking?
A) To control private businesses.
B) To increase the prices of goods.
C) To manage money properly.
D) To collect taxes from citizens.
  • 29. Which of the following is a benefit of proper money management by the central bank?
A) Economic instability
B) Price stability
C) Higher unemployment
D) Increased poverty
  • 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 only rich people benefit.
D) When the government increases taxes
  • 31. Why does the BSP maintain international reserves?
A) To meet foreign currency demands and support peso stability
B) To finance every private business.
C) To replace all domestic currency.
D) To guarantee profits for commercial banks.
  • 32. Which situation may lead the Monetary Board to appoint a conservator?
A) A bank plans to increase employee salaries
B) A bank wants to open another branch
C) A bank introduces a new savings account
D) A bank cannot maintain adequate liquidity
  • 33. Which type of credit generally has a maximum maturity of 180 days and is associated with importing, exporting, or transporting goods?
A) Advances Credit
B) Commercial Credit
C) Other Credits
D) Production 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 5
B) At least 3
C) All 7 members
D) At least 2
  • 35. Which statement correctly describes BSP advances?
A) They are exclusively intended for purchasing consumer goods
B) They are available only to individual depositors.
C) They are always granted without collateral.
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 generates monthly interest
B) It cannot be converted to cash
C) Diversification
D) High correlation with other assets
  • 37. Gold is considered a __________ against rising prices during periods of high inflation.
A) Liability
B) Hedge
C) Risk
D) Speculative asset
  • 38. What is the main purpose of a BSP Examination?
A) To increase the bank's number of customers
B) To promote the bank's products and service
C) To determine the salaries of bank employees
D) To check the bank's safety, financial condition, and compliance with regulations
  • 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) Every 6 months
B) Only when a complaint is filed
C) At least every 12 months
D) Every 24 months
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