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Chapter 18: Companies Quiz
Test your knowledge of the companies chapter material!
1 / 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.
2 / 10
If a stock’s value is underwater, this means:
Answer can be found on page 197.
Correct!
3 / 10
This filing contains breaking news on market events:
Answer can be found on page 191.
4 / 10
True or false: Private companies have fewer financial regulations and requirements than public companies.
Read more on page 190.
5 / 10
This filing contains audited financial statements and employee contracts.
6 / 10
Where should you start when looking for financial information on a private company?
Answer can be found on page 192.
7 / 10
What type of information about a company can you gather from the SEC filings on the EDGAR website?
8 / 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.
9 / 10
The fixed price at which a stock option is set to sell or buy is called:
10 / 10
This filing contains details on executive pay and special perks.
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The average score is 89%
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