Module 2: Multiple Choice Questions

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Q1.

Based on historical data, which statement correctly describes the relationship between risk and return for different asset classes?






Q2.

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between variance and standard deviation as measures of risk?






Q3.

Which of the following events is an example of systematic (non-diversifiable) risk?






Q4.

What does a stock’s beta (β) measure?






Q5.

An investor’s realized return over a period is composed of which two key components?






Q6.

The primary reason that a portfolio’s risk declines as more stocks are added is that:






Q7.

What is the main limitation of using standard deviation (volatility) as a risk measure for a single stock in the context of a diversified portfolio?






Q8.

If a stock has a beta of 0.7, what can be expected of its behavior?






Q9.

When using a stock’s historical average return to estimate its future expected return, a wider 95% confidence interval implies which of the following?






Q10.

Why do investors demand a risk premium for systematic risk but not for unsystematic risk?






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