This Finance Test is designed to help you assess your knowledge on important finance concepts, terminology definitions, and frequently used calculations. We strongly encourage any students who are planning or are beginning their FMVA certification program to take this test to determine whether you will need to take the prerequisite finance courses including Reading Financial Statements, Introduction to Corporate Finance, and Math for Corporate Finance. This is also a useful resource for employers to examine the technical knowledge of the candidates during a finance interview.
If you pass this test with 80% or above (16 questions or more), it is likely that you have a strong background in finance and are good to go ahead with our core courses!

Finance Test Questions
1. The concept of present value relates to the idea that*
The discount rate is always higher when you invest now than in the future
The discount rate is always higher when you invest in the future than now
The money you have now is worth less today than an identical amount you would receive in the future
The money you have now is worth more today than an identical amount you would receive in the future
2. The formula for calculating future value (FV) is*
FV = PV/(1+r)^n
FV = PV/(1+r)*n
FV = PV x (1+r)^n
FV = PV x (1+r)*n
When a qualified plan starts making payments to its recipient the gains are taxable. Gains are the profit/return that are made from an investment. A gain can be something you make from a sale or or inheritance. Gains are typically taxed in a higher tax bracket as well.
Answer:
E. Cluster
Explanation:
Cluster sampling is a type of sampling method in which the population under study is divided into different groups known as clusters before simple random samples are selected from each population clusters. The analysis of such population is carried out based on the sampled clusters.
This method is adopted when a researcher does not have access to the whole population under research.
Advantages of cluster sampling.
The research method only needs fewer resources.
The sample under review is feasible.
Note: Cluster sampling is not as accurate as simple or stratified random sampling.
<span>Active voice gives the idea that actions are being undertaken and that things will be able to be completed. The passive voice gives the appearance that the tasks are not of high importance and that they'll only be completed if the time allows or if the person is interested in completing them. Active voice allows for the belief that the task is important and the result will be high-priority to the listener(s).</span>
Answer: C. The court concluded that Microsoft violated the Sherman Act
Explanation: The case between United States v. Microsoft Corporation which took place at the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit during the period February 26–27, 2001 and was finally decided June 28, 2001.
It was decided by the District Court that Microsoft violated the Sharma Antitrust Act of 1890.
