MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST #1 STUDENT NAME: SCHOOL NAME: PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY Directions: You will have 40 minutes to answer 40 multiple choice questions based on articles that appeared in the Marketplace, Money & Investing and Personal Journal Sections of the Wall Street Journal, as described in the Biz Quiz Rules. A proctor in the room will keep time and give you a warning when 5 minutes remain. Indicate your answers by filling in the corresponding bubble for the corresponding multiple choice question on the Scantron sheet that was given to you with this test packet. YOU MUST USE PENCIL FOR THE SCANTRON! At the end of this test, there is one Tiebreaker Question, which is a fill-in-the-blank question, which we will use only in the event of a tie in cumulated score across all three multiple choice tests. Answer that Tiebreaker Question by writing your answer ON THIS TEST PACKET IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR NAME AND YOUR SCHOOL’S NAME ON THE SCANTRON AND ON THIS PACKET! Question Answer Choices Correct Answer # 1. B

Nissan Motor placed a big bet on electric vehicles with its Leaf compact. What new electric vehicle did Toyota recently roll out?

A. iGreen B. eTech C. eQ D. gTech

C

2. C

Although the carmakers in the U.S. have seen steady growth over the past few quarters, the forecast in which continent seems considerably less promising?

A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. South America

C

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3. B

"Recipe Rehab" which launched as a YouTube video series in April, recently said that it is now making longer, 30-minute episodes of the show for what major television network?

A. ABC B. CBS C. FOX D. NBC

A

4. C

Which one of the big four accounting firms investigated the net profits from foreign banks operating in China?

A. Ernst & Young B. PriceWaterhouseCooper C. KPMG D. Deloitte

C

5. C

The stock markets of which four countries usually produce even larger gains than the U.S. stock market when it rises?

A. Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and China B. China, Russia, Brazil, and India C. Japan, China, South Korea, and India D. China, France, Germany, and Sweden

B

6. D

With digital media being stored in so many different locations, Seagate's Backup Plus Portable Drive backs up photos and videos from Facebook and what other social media site?

A. Picasa B. Flickr C. MySpace D. Instagram

B

7. C

Customers who take to social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, to vent about their displeasure will be contacted by which bank?

A. Wells Fargo B. Bank of America C. Citibank D. J.P. Morgan Chase

C

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8. B

With 15% of the global market, what company cut capacity by 9% at the beginning of the year to raise rates for seaborne freight on its Asia-Europe routes?

A. Finlandia B. Outward Bound C. FedEx D. Maersk

D

9. C

Which fruit is China demanding so much of that it is increasing prices?

A. Oranges B. Bananas C. Lemons D. Apples

D

10. B

What company's U.S. market share has fallen from over 50% three years ago to less than 5% now, with regard to mobile phones?

A. Motorola B. RIM C. Revolve D. Sony

B

11. C

"The prosecutor didn't do his own work" is the unusual argument used by which company in response to a legal fight brought by the New York Attorney General?

A. J.P. Morgan Chase B. Goldman Sachs C. Bank of America D. Citigroup

A

12. B

Ad spending in the U.S. is estimated to reach $166 billion for 2012. Television ads contribute 39% to that figure, and two other categories each contribute 21%. What are those two categories?

A. Satellite, Print B. Print, Radio C. Mobile, Print D. Other, Radio

C

13. C

Investors have shifted away from buying commodities that are heavily dependent on which country?

A. Australia B. Brazil C. China D. Russia

C

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14. B

Xstrata had to revise its proposed merger with Glencore earlier this year. What type of payments were at issue, leading the Xstrata board to revise the deal?

A. Retention Payments B. Lock Up Fees C. Break Up Payment D. Special Dividend Payment

A

15. C

Petco Animal Supplies and Emergency Medical Services recently offered to sell bonds that allowed them to pay interest in the form of what?

A. Stocks B. Bonds C. Dividends D. Derivatives

B

16. D

Although it has a tendency to stay in the background, when it is 106 proof, a spirit that is going to stand out in a cocktail is what?

A. Cider B. Gin C. Cognac D. Rum

C

17. B

Offering raises of 2.5% to 3.5% over each of its four years, a proposed contract by Boeing was rejected by what group of employees?

A. Pilots B. Engineers C. Greeters D. Executives

B

18. D

Which world leader, if made a replacement referee for the National Football League, is expected to be able to deal with Bill Belichick?

A. Angela Merkel B. Hamid Karzai C. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf D. Ban Ki-moon

D

19. B

Shai Agassi, founder of a car charging station startup, recently stepped down. Since its founding in 2007, the company has lost $490 million. What is the name of the company?

A. E Friend B. Better Place C. Charge Spot D. Flying Charge

B

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20. D

Risk advisors are encouraging buyers to hedge on this Spring 2013 fashion collection.

A. Palazzo Pajamas B. Mod Squad C. Pastels D. New Tailoring

C

21. B

Google's Motorola Mobility unit recently withdrew a patent infringement suit against what company?

A. Samsung B. Orange C. Apple D. Sumkong

C

22. D

According to Linda Davis-Aldritt, president of the School Nurses Association, replacing registered nurses with less qualified licensed practical nurses and vocational nurses is like replacing a credentialed teacher with a what?

A. Teacher's aide B. Student Teacher C. Substitute Teacher D. Janitor

A

23. B

CEO Meg Whitman recently stated that there are "no silver bullets" to fix the problems at H-P, describing a grim near-term for analysts of slipping revenue and profit. As a result, the company lost $4.36 billion in what?

A. Market Share B. Market Stream C. Market Makers D. Market Value

D

24. C

Which types of firms, like Blackstone, are investing heavily in foreclosed properties, which may strengthen the housing recovery?

A. Mutual funds B. Hedge funds C. Investment banks D. Private-equity

D

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25. C

Which European nation's financial system has the most exposure to Spain's finances?

A. Greece B. Germany C. France D. England

B

26. B

The Association of American Publishers has recently settled a long-running copyright infringement case with what major corporation?

A. Samsung B. Google C. CBS D. Apple

B

27. C

Kareem Serageldin was arrested for his involvement in inflating mortgage-bond values while working at which major bank?

28. D

The most comfy fashionistas on the planet will be featuring fur-lined footwear by Celine, that are what style of sandal?

A. Birkenstock B. Flip-flop C. Thong D. Strappy

A

29. D

Ziggity-zaggity refers to Marc Jacob's what?

A. Hand bags B. Sheer tops C. Maxi dresses D. Tunics

C

30. C

Total, an oil company, complained that it is penalized for the fact that its oil prices are tied to which currency?

A. Pound B. Yen C. Dollar D. Euro

D

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A. Barclays B. BNP Paribas C. Credit Suisse D. Deutsche Bank

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C

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31. D

In order to make it more moist, "Perky Jerky" gets an extra-long soak in a marinade infused with a tropical berry called "guarana", that contains what?

A. Caffeine B. Pheromones C. Fish oil D. Acai

A

32. C

The European Union has decided to launch a sixweek public consultation to decide whether to proceed with legislation regarding what action to be taken with large European banks?

A. Pool assets B. Split up C. Merge D. Reduce investing

B

33. D

The National Bus Rapid Transit Institute estimates that 30 U.S. cities have adopted some form of fastbus service, with exterior designs to make the buses look fast and interior features to make the ride more pleasant. People with cars that are being wooed to hop a bus instead of driving are what kind of riders?

A. Choice Riders B. Alternative Riders C. Preference Riders D. Selective Riders

A

34. B

While equipment suppliers are gearing up for a boom, nearly every major producer is cutting back capital spending. In what major, global industry is this strange dynamic happening?

A. Home Building B. Airline C. Mining D. Oil and Gas

C

35. D

Jennifer Bristol lost an old friend after a Facebook fight about pit bulls where the friend commented that he had never seen a victim be killed or go to the operating room from a bite from a what?

A. Pit bull B. Golden retriever C. Greyhound D. Black lab

B

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36. B

Question The FCPA, passed in 1977, did not receive much attention until the middle of this past decade. In 2010 alone, the Justice Department reached settlements regarding the law with 23 companies for a total of $1.8 billion in penalties. What does FCPA stand for?

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A. Fan Club Poll Association B. Financial Control Penalty Act C. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act D. Fact Check Protection Act

C

D

37. D

The benefit of tomosynthesis is particularly noticeable in women with what?

A. Mastitis B. Depression C. Ovarian cysts D. Dense breasts

38. B

Hoping to keep pace with rivals ahead of a crucial holiday season for itself, Barnes & Noble is coming out with two new high-definition versions of what device?

A. iPad B. Nook C. Kindle D. Galaxy

B

39. D

According to Google Maps for Android, a search for a residential quad at Brandeis University properly labeled what pond?

A. Shapiro B. Massell C. Deroy D. Renfield

B

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Dan Kluger, executive chef at New York's ABC Kitchen, likes to add slices of fresh tomato with herbs and mayonnaise to his baguette during the summertime. But what gets put on his baguette in the wintertime?

A. Prosciutto B. Arugula C. Dijon mustard D. Roast squash

D

What country makes up the largest cigarette market in the world? WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE:

CHINA