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Chapter 18: Companies Quiz
Test your knowledge of the companies chapter material!
1 / 10
This filing contains breaking news on market events:
Answer can be found on page 191.
Correct!
2 / 10
The fixed price at which a stock option is set to sell or buy is called:
Answer can be found on page 197.
3 / 10
This filing contains details on lawsuits, investigations and emerging risks:
4 / 10
A legal entity formed by a group of individuals to engage in a business enterprise is called:
Read more on page 190.
5 / 10
True or false: Reading the footnotes on a SEC filing is typically unnecessary.
The good stuff is typically buried in the footnotes. Read more on page 191.
Correct! The good stuff is typically buried in the footnotes.
6 / 10
If a stock’s value is underwater, this means:
7 / 10
True or false: All state laws are the same when it comes to open records requests.
Different states may have different laws. Read more on page 194.
Correct! Different states may have different laws. The National Freedom of Information Coalition has a good guide on how to navigate specific laws by state.
8 / 10
Requests through the Freedom of Information Act can be used to learn how businesses operate and interact with _______.
Answer can be found on page 194.
Correct! The Reporters Committee created an online tool to help journalists file more effective open records requests.
9 / 10
_______ is a disclosure to potential investors of potential risks to a company’s business or stock.
Answer can be found on page 196.
10 / 10
Which entity publishes lists of brokers and investment managers who have been penalized for wrongdoing?
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