Economic Boom and Panic Phases Quiz
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Which element in the 5Cs Framework refers to the potential borrower's payment habits?

  • Character (correct)
  • Capacity
  • Condition
  • Capital
  • What does box A in Figure 5.1 represent about a borrower?

  • Poor payment habits and good ability to repay
  • Poor payment habits and poor ability to repay
  • Good payment habits and poor ability to repay
  • Good payment habits and good ability to repay (correct)
  • In credit risk assessment, what is 'Condition' in the 5Cs Framework most likely referring to?

  • Borrower's capacity to repay
  • External economic conditions affecting borrower (correct)
  • Borrower's collateral provided
  • Borrower's behavioral attributes
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the 5Cs Framework elements?

    <p>Curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the credit officer follow to propose the appropriate credit risk management strategy?

    <p>The 5Cs Framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Phase B, what indicates the boom conditions in the economy?

    <p>Excess demand rapidly building up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key characteristic does 'Capital' in the 5Cs Framework refer to?

    <p>Borrower's financial reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Certificate in Credit - The 5Cs Credit Risk Assessment Framework' details how many elements that credit officers should consider?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Phase C in the economic cycle?

    <p>Panic selling of assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase do surviving businesses focus on 'housekeeping'?

    <p>Phase D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Collateral' in the 5Cs Framework is most closely related to which aspect of credit assessment?

    <p>'Ability'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry is mentioned as being more susceptible to the effects of a recession?

    <p>Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of economic environment do companies and investors with cash positions capitalize on during Phase D?

    <p>Weak market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry is likely to have a more challenging time securing loans during a recession?

    <p>Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically happens in the construction industry during an economic recession?

    <p>Abandoned projects and severe unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome among weak competitors during Phase D of the economic cycle?

    <p>Liquidation and closure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'character' in credit assessment?

    <p>It includes attributes like integrity, responsibility, honesty, and discretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a borrower's lack of responsibility pose a risk to the lending bank?

    <p>It indicates the borrower's potential to default on obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the character of a well-run company typically reflect in credit assessment?

    <p>It indicates strong moral values of senior management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What values are expected from borrowers to possess in the context of character assessment?

    <p>Integrity and responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a borrower's record of poor behavior affect credit risk?

    <p>It raises credit risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are traditional values like integrity and responsibility important in credit assessment?

    <p>Because they help in assessing character and reliability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do positive attributes like being genuine and honest influence credit assessment?

    <p>They raise the risk to the lending bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a borrower's lack of prudent behavior indicate in credit assessment?

    <p>A higher risk to the lending bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of traits does a credit officer hope to uncover when assessing the character of a loan applicant?

    <p>Ethical behavior and trustworthiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a loan be justified when loan repayment arises from uncertain future cash flows?

    <p>By conducting a thorough risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do you agree with the statement that 'Capital reflects commitment'? Explain.

    <p>Partially agree, capital is one aspect of commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does collateral serve the purpose of protecting a loan?

    <p>By securing an asset that can be used as repayment in case of default</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cash flow considered a component of capacity in the 5C Framework?

    <p>To evaluate the borrower's ongoing ability to generate income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the product life cycle from the economic cycle in the context of making effective loans?

    <p>Product life cycle involves market introduction, growth, maturity, decline; economic cycle involves boom, recession, recovery phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way is collateral considered a safe source of loan repayment?

    <p>Collateral reduces the risk for lenders by offering an asset as security against default</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason why lenders are likely to avoid lending to the construction sector in a recessionary environment?

    <p>Uncertainty about when the environment will stabilize and recover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of lending at the decline stage of an industry's life cycle?

    <p>Higher risk of impaired loans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the growth stage of an industry's life cycle?

    <p>Viable industry showing signs of growth and strong profits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which products are likely to be considered 'sunset products' according to the text?

    <p>Greeting cards and facsimile machines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are businesses likely to spend significant amounts on new investments and product promotion during the pioneering development phase?

    <p>To reduce risks associated with new ventures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a recession, why do rice milling and food-processing businesses recover faster compared to the construction sector?

    <p>Due to uncertainty in the construction sector's stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to sustainability of sales revenue, cash flows, and profitability as an industry life cycle reaches its sunset phase?

    <p>They become at risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome for businesses that participate early in sunrise industries according to the text?

    <p>Large payoffs and rewards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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