The Concept of Credit Quiz
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What is the etymological origin of the word 'credit'?

  • It stems from the Sanskrit word 'kreda' meaning 'financial trust'
  • It comes from the Latin word 'credo' meaning 'I believe' or 'I trust' (correct)
  • It is derived from the French word 'creditum' meaning 'to entrust'
  • It originates from the Greek word 'kreditos' meaning 'to lend'
  • What does the element of time or futurity refer to in the context of credit?

  • It refers to the time required for credit approval
  • It refers to the time taken to build credit history
  • It refers to the duration of a loan or credit arrangement
  • It refers to the specified lapse of time after which payment is to be made (correct)
  • In economics, how is the term 'credit' interpreted?

  • As trusting in the solvency of a person or making a payment to be received back after some time (correct)
  • As a method of barter exchange between individuals
  • As a form of collateral for financial transactions
  • As a means of immediate payment for goods and services
  • What does the term 'credit' signify in the field of economics?

    <p>Reposing trust or confidence in somebody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of credit that are of prime importance when extending credit to an individual or business?

    <p>Confidence and capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Credit is not related to trust or confidence in another person in any way.

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

    The term 'credit' is not interpreted in economics as trusting in the solvency of a person or making a payment to a person to receive it back after some time.

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

    When extending credit to an individual or business, capacity is not a characteristic of prime importance.

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

    The element of time in credit does not matter as long as payment is made after the specified lapse of time.

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

    Receiving deposits is not one of the functions of credit.

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

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