120+ Foreign Exchange Management Solved MCQs

1.

Maintaining a foreign currency account is helpful to

A. Avoid transaction cost.
B. Avoid exchange risk.
C. Avoid both transaction cost and exchange risk.
D. Avoid exchange risk and domestic currency depreciation
Answer» C. Avoid both transaction cost and exchange risk.
2.

India’s foreign exchange rate system is?

A. Free float
B. Managed float
C. Fixed .
D. Fixed target of band
Answer» B. Managed float
3.

Hedging transaction is indicated by

A. Transactions in odd amounts
B. Presentation of documentary support.
C. Frequency of such transactions.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
4.

The acronym SWIFT stands for

A. Safety Width In Financial Transactions.
B. Society for Worldwide International Financial Telecommunication.
C. Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.
D. Swift Worldwide Information for Financial Transaction.
Answer» C. Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.
5.

Indirect rate in foreign exchange means

A. The rate quoted with the units of home currency kept fixed.
B. The rate quoted with units of foreign currency kept fixed.
C. The rate quoted in terms of a third currency.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. The rate quoted with the units of home currency kept fixed.
6.

The maxim 'buy low; sell high' is applicable for

A. Quotation of Pound-Sterling.
B. Indirect rates.
C. Direct rates.
D. USDOLLARS.
Answer» C. Direct rates.
7.

India is facing continuous deficit in its balance of payments. In the foreign exchange market rupee is expected to

A. Depreciate.
B. Appreciate.
C. Show no specific tendency.
D. Depreciate against currencies of the countries with positive balance of payment and appreciate against countries with negative balance of payment.
Answer» A. Depreciate.
8.

The effect of speculation on exchange rate is

A. It causes violent fluctuations in exchange rate.
B. It aggravates the market trends.
C. Either or both of A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Answer» C. Either or both of A and B.
9.

The demand for domestic currency in the foreign exchange market is indicated by the following transactions in balance of payment

A. Export of goods and services
B. Import of goods and services.
C. Export of goods and services and capital inflows.
D. Import of goods and services and capital outflows.
Answer» C. Export of goods and services and capital inflows.
10.

If PPP holds

A. The nominal exchange rate will not change.
B. The real exchange rate will not change.
C. Both real and nominal exchange rates will not change.
D. Both real and nominal exchange will move together
Answer» B. The real exchange rate will not change.
11.

The forward US dollar is quoted at premium against Indian Rupees. This implies

A. Money market rates are higher in India than in the US.
B. Money market rates are lower in India than in the US.
C. Market yield is higher in US than in India.
D. Dollar has a better value than Indian Rupee.
Answer» A. Money market rates are higher in India than in the US.
12.

Determination of forward rates is explained by

A. Uncovered interest arbitrage.
B. Purchasing power parity theory.
C. Demand and Supply for spot currency.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
13.

According to International Fisher Effect

A. Forward Premium for a currency indicates its depreciation in future.
B. Forward Premium for a currency indicates its appreciation in future.
C. Forward Rates and spot rates are not linked
D. Forward Rates are based on expected future spot rates.
Answer» B. Forward Premium for a currency indicates its appreciation in future.
14.

Cash and carry arbitrage explains the determination of

A. Forward Rates for currencies.
B. Spot rates for currencies.
C. Both forward and spot rates for currencies.
D. Penalty for non-execution of forward contracts.
Answer» A. Forward Rates for currencies.
15.

LIBOR is:

A. the interest rate commonly charged for loans between banks.
B. the average inflation rate in European countries.
C. the maximum loan rate ceiling on loans in the international money
D. the maximum interest rate offered on bonds that are issued in London.
Answer» D. the maximum interest rate offered on bonds that are issued in London.
16.

The margin for a currency future should be maintained with the clearinghouse by

A. The buyer.
B. The seller.
C. Both the buyer and the seller.
D. Either the buyer or the seller as per the agreement between them.
Answer» C. Both the buyer and the seller.
17.

The marking to market in respect of a currency future refers to

A. Putting up for sale specific lot of futures.
B. Adjusting the margin money of buyer and seller to reflect the current value of futures
C. Quoting rates for different maturities.
D. Allotting futures among different brokers.
Answer» B. Adjusting the margin money of buyer and seller to reflect the current value of futures
18.

For the balance kept in the margin account for futures

A. Interest is paid at riskless rate.
B. Interest is paid at LIBOR rate
C. Interest is paid for the surplus over the required minimum.
D. No interest is paid.
Answer» D. No interest is paid.
19.

A feature of currency option that distinguishes it from other derivatives is

A. It carries premium to be paid up front.
B. It is optional to enter into the contract.
C. The buyer has only right, but no obligation to execute the contract
D. The seller has the right, but no obligation to execute the contract.
Answer» C. The buyer has only right, but no obligation to execute the contract
20.

The following statement with respect to currency option is wrong

A. Call option will be used by exporters.
B. Put option gives the buyer the right to sell the foreign currency.
C. Foreign currency- Rupee option is available in India.
D. An American option can be executed on any day during its currency.
Answer» A. Call option will be used by exporters.
21.

For contingency exposure of foreign exchange, the best derivative that can be used to hedge is

A. Forwards.
B. Futures.
C. Options.
D. Swaps.
Answer» C. Options.
22.

The strike price under an option is

A. The price at which the option is auctioned
B. The exchange rate which the currencies are agreed to be exchanged under the contract
C. . Lower of the market price and the agreed price
D. None of the above
Answer» B. The exchange rate which the currencies are agreed to be exchanged under the contract
23.

An option at-the-money when

A. The strike price is greater than the spot price, in the case of a call option.
B. The strike price is greater than spot price, in the case of a put option.
C. The option has a ready market.
D. The strike price and the spot price are the same.
Answer» D. The strike price and the spot price are the same.
24.

Where an option is out of the money

A. The premium will be refunded to the buyer.
B. The buyer is unable to take up the contract
C. The seller gains to the extent of the premium receiv
Answer» C. The seller gains to the extent of the premium receiv
25.

Banks permitted to run option book is required to fulfill the condition of

A. Continuous profit for at least three years.
B. Minimum CRAR of 9%.
C. Minimum net worth of Rs.200 crores.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
26.

Zero coupon swap is an arrangement

A. Involving exchange of zero coupon bonds.
B. Whereby only one party makes payment periodically.
C. Whereby one of the counter-parties makes payment in lump sum instead of periodically.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Whereby one of the counter-parties makes payment in lump sum instead of periodically.
27.

The acronym CIRCUS stands for

A. Current Interest Rate Swap.
B. Circular Currency Swap.
C. Combined Income Range Currency Swap.
D. Combined Interest Rate and Currency Swap.
Answer» D. Combined Interest Rate and Currency Swap.
28.

A forward rate agreement helps the user to

A. Fix the cost of borrowing.
B. Reduce the cost of borrowing.
C. Cover exchange risk
D. Avail tax benefit
Answer» A. Fix the cost of borrowing.
29.

The swap arrangement where principal amounts are not exchanged, but periodical payments will be a

A. Currency swap
B. Cross currency interest swap
C. Interest rate swap.
D. Non-Financial swap.
Answer» C. Interest rate swap.
30.

An interest rate cap is a series of

A. Call options
B. Put options.
C. Periodical payments
D. Differential payments.
Answer» A. Call options
31.

FRAs can’t+ be used for

A. Hedging.
B. Arbitraging.
C. Speculating.
D. Any of the Above.
Answer» D. Any of the Above.
32.

The true cost of hedging transaction exposure by using forward market is

A. Difference between agreed rate and spot rate at the time of entering into contract.
B. Difference between agreed rate and spot rate on the due date of contract
C. Forward premium / discount annualiz
Answer» B. Difference between agreed rate and spot rate on the due date of contract
33.

Hedging with options is best recommended for

A. Hedging receivables.
B. Hedging payables.
C. Hedging contingency exposures.
D. Hedging foreign currency loans
Answer» C. Hedging contingency exposures.
34.

A firm operating in India cannot hedge its foreign currency exposure through

A. Forwards.
B. Futures.
C. Options.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Futures.
35.

Foreign currency exposures can be avoided by

A. Entering into forward contracts.
B. Denominating the transaction in domestic currency.
C. Exposure netting
D. Maintaining foreign currency accounts.
Answer» B. Denominating the transaction in domestic currency.
36.

The following method does not result in sharing of an exchange risk between importer and exporter

A. Denominating in a third currency.
B. Denominating partly in importer's currency and partly in exporter's currency.
C. Entering a exchange rate clause in the contract.
D. Denominating in domestic currency.
Answer» D. Denominating in domestic currency.
37.

Leading refers to

A. Advancing of receivables.
B. Advancing of payables.
C. Advancing payments either receivables or payables.
D. Advancing of receivables and delaying of payables.
Answer» C. Advancing payments either receivables or payables.
38.

Translation exposure arises in respect of items translated at

A. Current rate.
B. Historical rate.
C. Average rate.
D. All of the above.
Answer» A. Current rate.
39.

Translation loss is

A. A loss to the parent company.
B. A loss to the subsidiary company.
C. A notional loss.
D. An actual loss.
Answer» C. A notional loss.
40.

The translation exposure is positive when

A. Exposed assets are lesser than exposed liabilities.
B. Exposed liabilities are lesser than exposed assets.
C. The exposure results in profit.
D. There are no liabilities.
Answer» B. Exposed liabilities are lesser than exposed assets.
41.

For the purpose of translations, current rate refers to

A. The rate current at the time of transaction.
B. The rate prevailing on the date of the balance sheet.
C. The rate prevailing on the date of preparation of the balance sheet.
D. The spot rate
Answer» B. The rate prevailing on the date of the balance sheet.
42.

Exposed assets are those translated at

A. Historical rate.
B. Average rate.
C. Current rate.
D. Current rate or average rate.
Answer» C. Current rate.
43.

This is not established method of translation

A. Current rate method.
B. Monetary/Non-monetary method.
C. Temporary meth
D. D. Current/Non-current method
Answer» C. Temporary meth
44.

A positive exposure will lead to when the currency of the subsidiary company appreciates.

A. Translation gain.
B. Translation loss
C. Exchange gain.
D. Exchange loss.
Answer» A. Translation gain.
45.

Translation loss may occur when

A. Exposed assets exceed exposed liabilities and foreign currency appreciates.
B. Exposed assets exceed exposed liabilities and foreign currency depreciates.
C. The subsidiary's balance sheet shows a loss.
D. The foreign currency depreciates.
Answer» B. Exposed assets exceed exposed liabilities and foreign currency depreciates.
46.

The following method cannot be used for managing translation exposure

A. Forward contract.
B. Option contract
C. Exposure netting.
D. Leading and lagging.
Answer» B. Option contract
47.

Economic exposure does not deal with

A. Changes in real exchange rates.
B. Future cash flow of the firm
C. Expected exchange rate changes.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Expected exchange rate changes.
48.

The __________ refers to the orderly relationship between spot and forward currency exchange rates and the rates of interest between countries.

A. one-price rule
B. interest-rate parity
C. purchasing-power parity
D. exchange-power parity
Answer» B. interest-rate parity
49.

The __________ is especially well suited to offer hedging protection against transactions risk exposure.

A. forward market
B. spot market
C. transactions market
D. inflation-rate market
Answer» A. forward market
50.

A multinational company that is faced with mild interference up to complete confiscation of all assets is encountering__________.

A. translation risk exposure
B. transactions risk exposure
C. political risk exposure
D. a very bad day
Answer» C. political risk exposure
51.

Which of the following is not an example of an international trade draft?

A. Time draft.
B. Sight draft.
C. Both the first and second answers are correct
D. Usance draft
Answer» C. Both the first and second answers are correct
52.

A group of European countries have formed a union and created a common currency known as __________.

A. the EU currency
B. the European Union
C. the EMU
D. the Euro
Answer» D. the Euro
53.

The forward exchange rate __________.

A. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another for immediate delivery
B. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific future date
C. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific location on a specific future date
D. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific location for immediate delivery
Answer» B. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific future date
54.

The spot exchange rate __________.

A. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another for immediate delivery
B. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific future date
C. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific location on a specific future date
D. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific location for immediate delivery
Answer» A. is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another for immediate delivery
55.

What are the forms of assistance that the World Bank provides to its members?

A. Technical and financial
B. Political and financial
C. Political and economic
D. Technical and military
Answer» A. Technical and financial
56.

The World Bank Group is made up of how many organisations?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» B. 5
57.

The most liquid asset among the following is?

A. Gold
B. Share
C. Cash
D. land
Answer» C. Cash
58.

The system operated by the WTO is known as the

A. multilateral trading system
B. bilateral trading system
C. ratified system
D. ungratified system
Answer» A. multilateral trading system
59.

The price at which a market maker is prepared to buy (a currency) or borrow (money) is termed as

A. spot rate
B. bid rate
C. ask price
D. forward rate
Answer» B. bid rate
60.

A deposit or borrowing domiciled outside the home country of the currency is called as

A. foreign bond
B. euro bond
C. euro currency
D. domestic bond
Answer» C. euro currency
61.

The price at which a market maker is prepared to sell (a currency) or lend (money)

A. forward rate
B. sport rate
C. bid rate
D. offer rate
Answer» D. offer rate
62.

Bretton woods agreement arrived at in

A. July 1994
B. July 1954
C. June 1960
D. June 1964
Answer» A. July 1994
63.

A contract that gives the buyer the right to buy commodity or a foreign currency from the seller at a fixed price is called as

A. put option
B. call option
C. cross option
D. currency swap
Answer» B. call option
64.

CIF stands for

A. Cost, interest, freight
B. Cost, income, freight
C. Cost, insurance, freight
D. Customs, insurance, freight
Answer» C. Cost, insurance, freight
65.

The market where long term securities (shares, bonds, etc) are bought and sold is called as

A. money market
B. capital market
C. primary market
D. secondary market
Answer» B. capital market
66.

A bank located usually in another country that provides service for another bank is

A. Foreign bank
B. Central bank
C. Correspondent bank
D. World bank
Answer» C. Correspondent bank
67.

_______________ is a process of taking advantage of differentials in interest rates of two currencies while eliminating exchange risk.

A. Hedging
B. Insurance
C. Covered – Interest Arbitrage
D. Exposure
Answer» C. Covered – Interest Arbitrage
68.

Quotation where the price of one unit of foreign currency is given in terms of local currency units is called as

A. Indirect quotation
B. . Direct quotation
C. Open-ended quotation
D. Close – ended quotation
Answer» B. . Direct quotation
69.

FOB stands for

A. Freight on board
B. Free on board
C. Flexible on board
D. Future on board
Answer» B. Free on board
70.

An operation in order to protect the domestic currency value of an asset or a liability that is denominated in foreign currency is called as

A. Hedging
B. Hermes
C. Indexation
D. Leading
Answer» A. Hedging
71.

Difference between buying and selling rates in an exchange rate or interest rate quotation is known as

A. Strike price
B. Spread
C. Swap points
D. Spot rate
Answer» B. Spread
72.

The price which one subsidiary or one unit of business charges from another for selling goods or providing services is

A. Transfer price
B. Strike price
C. Spot price
D. Forward rate
Answer» A. Transfer price
73.

The bond that does not pay any interest and issued at a price lower than its reimbursement value is called as

A. Zero coupon bond
B. Coupon bond
C. Euro bond
D. Domestic bond
Answer» A. Zero coupon bond
74.

International Development Association established in

A. 1970
B. 1962
C. 1960
D. 1958
Answer» C. 1960
75.

International Finance Corporation established in

A. 1956
B. 1960
C. 1966
D. 1970
Answer» A. 1956
76.

____________ means using short-term forward contracts to offset “paper” gains and losses on the long-term assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries.

A. Hedging transaction exposure
B. Hedging balance-sheet exposure
C. Hedging economic exposure
D. Hedging cost exposure
Answer» B. Hedging balance-sheet exposure
77.

Which exchange rate theory focuses on the inflation – exchange rate relationship?

A. Interest rate parity
B. International Fisher Effect
C. Purchasing power parity
D. Traditional Model
Answer» C. Purchasing power parity
78.

The exchange rate prevailing at a financial reporting date

A. Closing exchange rate
B. Opening exchange rate
C. Fixed exchange rate
D. Fluctuating exchange rate
Answer» A. Closing exchange rate
79.

The bank account of a non-resident of a country, where the amount of currency in the account cannot be transferred to another country is called as

A. Nostro account
B. Blocked Account
C. Foreign account
D. Capital account
Answer» B. Blocked Account
80.

Funds that cannot be remitted from the subsidiary to the parent due to host government restrictions is known as

A. Close – ended funds
B. Open – ended funds
C. Blocked funds
D. Restricted funds
Answer» C. Blocked funds
81.

Exchange rate between currency A and currency B, given the values of currencies A and B with respect to a third currency is known as

A. Golden standard
B. Flexible exchange rate
C. Fixed exchange rate
D. Cross exchange rate A
Answer» D. Cross exchange rate A
82.

Agreement to exchange one currency for another at a specified exchange rate and date is

A. Currency swap
B. Swap points
C. Currency put option
D. Currency call option
Answer» A. Currency swap
83.

Long– term securities denominated in two currencies is called as

A. Euro bond
B. Dual – currency bonds
C. Foreign bonds
D. Euro dollar deposit.
Answer» B. Dual – currency bonds
84.

Foreign exchange transactions involve monetary transactions

A. among residents of the same country
B. between residents of two countries only
C. between residents of two or more countries
D. among residents of at least three countries
Answer» C. between residents of two or more countries
85.

A foreign currency account maintained by a bank abroad is its

A. nostro account
B. vostro account
C. loro account
D. foreign bank account
Answer» A. nostro account
86.

Non-resident Bank Accounts’ refer to

A. nostro account
B. vostro account
C. accounts opened in offshore centers
D. foreign bank account
Answer» B. vostro account
87.

The number of nostro accounts that can be maintained by a bank in a particular currency is

A. One
B. not exceeding three
C. minimum two
D. no such limit
Answer» D. no such limit
88.

Full fledged money changers are authorized to undertake

A. only sale transactions
B. only purchase transactions
C. all types of foreign exchange transactions
D. purchase and sale of foreign currency notes, coins and travelers cheques
Answer» D. purchase and sale of foreign currency notes, coins and travelers cheques
89.

. IMF augments its resources by borrowing under

A. General arrangements to borrow
B. New arrangements to borrow
C. Trust funds
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
90.

The abbreviations SDR stands for

A. Special Drawing Rights
B. Specific Drawing Rights
C. Special Depository Rules
D. Specific Depository Rules
Answer» A. Special Drawing Rights
91.

The value of SDR is

A. equivalent to one US dollar
B. based on value of gold
C. average of the value of US dollar and Euro
D. based on basket of five currencies
Answer» D. based on basket of five currencies
92.

The term World Bank refers to

A. IBRD
B. IDA
C. Both IBRD and IDA
D. IFC
Answer» C. Both IBRD and IDA
93.

. IBRD lending is not available for

A. middle income countries
B. low income countries
C. multilateral agencies
D. developed countries
Answer» C. multilateral agencies
94.

The eligibility to borrow from IDA is based on

A. relative poverty
B. lack of creditworthiness to borrow on market terms
C. good policy performance
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
95.

Financial products of IFC does not include

A. loans
B. equity participation
C. risk management products
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
96.

MIGA stands for

A. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
B. Multilateral Institutional and Government Agencies
C. Mutual Interest Guaranteeing Agencies
D. Mutual Institutional and Government Agencies
Answer» A. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
97.

Guarantee provided by MIGA to private investors covers risk of

A. transfer restriction
B. expropriation
C. breach of contract
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
98.

The activities of ADB include

A. project financing
B. guaranteeing loans
C. both a and b
D. risk management products
Answer» C. both a and b
99.

A ‘credit’ in balance of payments indicates

A. Accumulation of bank balances abroad
B. Foreign direct investment received into the country
C. Earning of foreign exchange by the country
D. Earning of foreign exchange or incurring of liability abroad or decrease in asset abroad
Answer» D. Earning of foreign exchange or incurring of liability abroad or decrease in asset abroad
100.

The current account of balance of payments does not include

A. Trade in goods
B. Trade in services
C. Income on investments
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
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