Capital Budgeting and Corporate Finance Quiz
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What does capital budgeting primarily deal with?

  • Deals with acquisition and use of capital (correct)
  • Fixed liabilities
  • Sum of current assets
  • Sum of current liabilities

What is the key determinant of success for any business function?

  • Product mix
  • Working capital (correct)
  • Capital budgeting
  • Mix up of various sources of funds

What is another term for the capital needed to acquire fixed assets used for a longer period?

  • Capital structure
  • Fixed capital (correct)
  • Sum of current assets
  • Fixed liabilities

Which statement best describes the process of converting raw material into finished goods?

<p>Product mix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does corporate finance aim to achieve in relation to business activities?

<p>Brings co-ordination between various business activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or False: Fixed capital is commonly referred to as circulating capital.

<p>False (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way commercial banks assist corporate enterprises?

<p>Granting term loans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way commercial banks provide short-term finance?

<p>Mortgage loans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of financing working capital for businesses in India?

<p>Bank credit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scheme allows a company to overdraw funds up to a sanctioned credit limit?

<p>Cash Credit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the interest in an overdraft facility provided by commercial banks?

<p>The actual amount withdrawn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of underwriting the issue of securities by commercial banks for a company?

<p>To assist in raising capital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in volume of sales affect the amount of working capital?

<p>The amount of working capital increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a longer production cycle on the working capital requirement?

<p>Working capital requirement increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a recession, what happens to the need for working capital?

<p>The need for working capital decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adopting a liberal credit policy for sales impact the working capital requirement?

<p>Working capital requirement increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor can help a company improve its cash flow according to the text?

<p>Having a sound credit control policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a boom in the economy affect the working capital needs of a firm?

<p>Working capital needs increase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does fixed capital refer to?

<p>Capital used for acquiring fixed assets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is fixed capital usually required by a new company?

<p>Primarily at the time of establishment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do companies estimate their fixed capital requirements?

<p>By preparing a list of needed fixed assets and estimating their costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can an entrepreneur obtain funds for purchasing fixed assets?

<p>By issuing shares, debentures, or bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why has estimating fixed capital requirement gained significance in recent years?

<p>As a result of modern industrial processes requiring heavy machinery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of businesses usually need to invest substantial funds in acquiring fixed assets?

<p>Manufacturing industries and public utilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Authorised Capital?

<p>Nominal Capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Authorised Capital is offered to prospective investors for subscription?

<p>Issued Capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Unissued Capital in relation to a company's capital structure?

<p>Balance part of Authorised Capital not offered to the public (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the part of Issued Capital that has been subscribed or taken up by investors?

<p>Subscribed Capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a company's Issued Capital be greater than its Authorised Capital?

<p>No, never (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Subscribed Capital and Issued Capital?

<p>Subscribed Capital can be equal to or less than Issued Capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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