Capital Budgeting: Master the Art of Long-Term Investment Decisions

Question 1

Which of the following is not a traditional capital budgeting technique?

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Return on Investment

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 2

Which traditional capital budgeting technique solely considers the time needed for an investment to recover its initial cost, ignoring other financial factors?

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

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Profitability Index

Question 3

Which of the following is not a traditional capital budgeting technique?

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Real Options

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value (NPV)

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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Question 4

Which of the following is an advanced capital budgeting technique?

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Real Options

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 5

In traditional capital budgeting, which technique is NOT used for project evaluation?

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Real Options

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Profitability Index

Question 6

When should a firm consider using real options analysis (ROA) instead of traditional capital budgeting (TCB) techniques?

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When the project requires a large initial investment and is subject to high uncertainty

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When the project has a short payback period

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When the project is similar to other projects the firm has undertaken in the past

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When the project is part of a larger, strategic plan

Question 7

Which capital budgeting technique considers the flexibility of an investment opportunity?

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Real Options

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary benefit of using Net Present Value (NPV) in capital budgeting decisions?

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NPV accounts for the time value of money, recognizing that current cash flows are more valuable than future cash flows.

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NPV is a simple calculation, making it convenient to compare investment projects.

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NPV is the only capital budgeting technique that includes risk assessment.

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NPV enables direct comparison of projects irrespective of their size or duration.

Question 9

Which of the following is a non-traditional capital budgeting technique?

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Decision tree analysis

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Payback period

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Net present value

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Internal rate of return

Question 10

Which capital budgeting technique considers the flexibility and growth potential of an investment?

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Real Options Analysis

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

Question 11

Which of the following is a non-traditional capital budgeting technique?

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Real options

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Payback period

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Modified internal rate of return

Question 12

Which capital budgeting technique accounts for the adaptability and potential choices associated with investment projects?

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Real Options

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 13

Which capital budgeting technique calculates project profitability by subtracting discounted outgoing cash flows from discounted incoming cash flows over the project's lifespan?

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Net Present Value

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Payback Period

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Modified Internal Rate of Return

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Equivalent Annual Annuity

Question 14

Which of the following is a key advantage of using real options analysis in capital budgeting?

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Explicitly considering future uncertainties and flexibility in decision-making

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Eliminating the need for complex financial analysis

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Guaranteeing lower investment risk in all cases

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Being applicable only to large-scale investment projects

Question 15

In the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) method of capital budgeting, how is the discount rate determined?

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By iteratively finding the discount rate that results in a net present value (NPV) of zero

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By averaging the discount rates that result in positive and negative NPVs

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By using the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) as the discount rate

Question 16

Which capital budgeting technique focuses solely on the time needed to recover the initial investment, without considering the time value of money?

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

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Profitability Index

Question 17

Which of the following is an advanced capital budgeting technique?

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Real Options

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 18

In capital budgeting, the Net Present Value (NPV) method evaluates long-term investments by:

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Considering all cash flows, discounting them to the present, and subtracting the initial investment.

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Focusing only on the initial investment and first-year cash flows.

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Assessing the risk associated with the project.

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Requiring advanced financial modeling skills and is rarely used in practice.

Question 19

In capital budgeting, what is a key challenge when funds are limited?

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Balancing available funds with investment opportunities

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Prioritizing only the most profitable projects

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Selecting the right discount rate

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Assessing project risk

Question 20

In capital budgeting, what's the main goal of evaluating long-term investment options?

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Allocate financial resources wisely

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Maximize short-term profits

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Minimize risk and uncertainty

Question 21

In capital budgeting, a Profitability Index (PI) value above 1 indicates:

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The project is profitable and should be accepted.

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The project is not profitable and should be rejected.

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The project's profitability is uncertain and further analysis is needed.

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The project's profitability depends on the discount rate used.

Question 22

In capital budgeting, what is the main purpose of conducting sensitivity analysis?

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To assess how changes in input variables impact project outcomes

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To identify the investment with the highest potential return

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To determine the project's break-even point

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To calculate the investment's internal rate of return (IRR)

Question 23

In capital budgeting, what is the main reason for calculating the Profitability Index (PI) of an investment project?

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To assess the profitability of the investment project relative to its initial cost.

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To find the payback period of the investment project.

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To determine the net present value of the investment project.

Question 24

Which capital budgeting technique takes into account the time value of money, enabling the comparison of cash flows occurring at different points in time?

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Net Present Value (NPV)

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Payback Period

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Profitability Index

Question 25

Which of the following is not a traditional capital budgeting technique used to evaluate long-term investment decisions?

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Equity Cost of Capital

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Payback Period

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Profitability Index

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 26

In the Profitability Index (PI) method, what does a PI value greater than 1 indicate?

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The project is expected to generate a positive net present value.

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The project is expected to generate a negative net present value.

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The project is expected to break even.

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The project is expected to generate a negative return on investment.

Question 27

In capital budgeting, what is the main goal of using real options analysis?

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Identify and value the option to postpone, expand, reduce, or abandon an investment project.

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Assess an investment project's profitability using net present value.

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Calculate the payback period of an investment project.

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Determine the internal rate of return of an investment project.

Question 28

In capital budgeting, what is the primary objective of capital rationing?

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Ensure optimal allocation of available funds among competing investment projects.

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Maximize the overall profitability of the firm's investment portfolio.

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Minimize the total cost of capital for the firm's investment portfolio.

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Reduce the risk exposure of the firm's investment portfolio.

Question 29

Which element is NOT typically included in traditional capital budgeting techniques?

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Incorporating detailed risk analysis

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Evaluating future cash flows

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Discounting cash flows to present value

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Using decision criteria like Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Question 30

To initiate the capital budgeting process, what step should be taken first?

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Identify potential projects

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Quantify the project's expected cash flows

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Calculate the project's net present value

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Determine the project's payback period

Question 31

In capital budgeting, Real Options Analysis (ROA) offers a distinct advantage over traditional methods. Which of the following best describes a key benefit of using ROA?

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ROA allows for the evaluation of potential upside in investment projects, considering future growth opportunities.

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ROA simplifies investment decisions by using a fixed discount rate.

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ROA eliminates the need for sensitivity analysis, providing a single definitive project value.

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ROA is less computationally demanding than traditional capital budgeting techniques.

Question 32

In capital budgeting, sensitivity analysis is particularly valuable because it enables the:

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Assessment of projects with uncertain cash flows.

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Precise calculation of the project's net present value.

Question 33

In capital budgeting, what is the main purpose of conducting sensitivity analysis?

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To assess the impact of changes in key input variables on project outcomes

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To forecast the project's potential return on investment

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To determine the optimal investment strategy for a given risk tolerance

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To calculate the project's internal rate of return

Question 34

Which of the following is an advantage of the payback period method in capital budgeting?

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It is the simplest capital budgeting technique to use.

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It considers the time value of money.

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It is a more accurate measure of profitability than the net present value (NPV) method.

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It can be used to rank projects of different sizes.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used capital budgeting technique?

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Equivalent Annual Annuity

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Payback Period

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Net Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

Question 36

In capital budgeting, post-audits play a crucial role. Explain how post-audits help refine future investment decisions.

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Post-audits identify areas for improvement in the capital budgeting process, leading to more informed investment decisions.

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Post-audits solely evaluate the financial performance of investments, excluding their strategic alignment.

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Post-audits are only relevant for large-scale capital projects, not smaller investments.

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For objectivity, post-audits should be conducted by the same team that made the initial investment decision.

Question 37

Evaluate the advantages and limitations of the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) methods. Specify the appropriate scenarios for using each method.

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NPV considers the time value of money and is ideal for projects with consistent cash flows, while IRR focuses on the discount rate and is suitable for projects with irregular cash flows.

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NPV is unaffected by the reinvestment rate, unlike IRR.

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IRR can yield multiple or no solutions, while NPV typically has a single solution.

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IRR is not necessarily simpler to calculate than NPV.

Question 38

What is a key benefit of including real options in capital budgeting analysis?

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It enables the evaluation of potential future growth opportunities.

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It removes the need for risk assessment.

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It simplifies the capital budgeting process.

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It ensures a positive return on investment.

Question 39

The Net Present Value (NPV) method of capital budgeting primarily considers which factors?

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Both the initial investment and anticipated future cash flows

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Solely the future cash flows generated by the project

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Exclusively the initial investment required for the project

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Operating expenses incurred throughout the project's lifespan

Question 40

The primary objective of the Payback Period method of capital budgeting is to:

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Determine the time required to recover the initial investment

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Incorporate the time value of money into the analysis

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Assume that cash flows are consistent throughout the project's life

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Combine all of the aforementioned characteristics

Question 41

In the context of a project with uneven cash flows, which capital budgeting method would be the most suitable?

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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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Net Present Value (NPV)

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Payback Period

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Profitability Index

Question 42

How is the Profitability Index (PI) calculated?

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Present value of cash inflows divided by the initial investment

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Present value of cash inflows minus the initial investment

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Initial investment divided by the present value of cash inflows

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Present value of cash outflows divided by the initial investment

Question 43

When the discount rate is lower than the project's Internal Rate of Return (IRR), what is the relationship between the NPV and IRR?

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The NPV will be positive

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The NPV will be negative

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The project should be rejected

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The project should be accepted

Question 44

Which behavioral aspect can significantly impact capital budgeting decisions?

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Escalation of commitment

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Time discounting

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Net present value

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Internal rate of return

Question 45

Which factor is NOT considered when using the payback period method to evaluate a capital budgeting project?

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Time value of money

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Initial investment cost

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Project's expected cash inflows

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of calculating the Payback Period?

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To estimate the time required for an investment to generate cash flow sufficient to cover its initial cost

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To determine the profitability of an investment

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To evaluate the risk associated with an investment

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To compare different investment options

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of a feasibility study in capital budgeting?

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To assess the technical, economic, and operational viability of a project

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To determine the project's potential return on investment

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To identify and evaluate the risks associated with the project

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To develop a detailed project implementation plan

Question 48

How are sunk costs different from opportunity costs in capital budgeting decisions?

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Sunk costs are past costs that cannot be recovered, while opportunity costs are future costs that are given up

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Opportunity costs are past costs that cannot be recovered, while sunk costs are future costs that are given up

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Both sunk costs and opportunity costs are future costs

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Both sunk costs and opportunity costs are past costs

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the cost of capital used in a capital budgeting analysis?

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Political stability of the country

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Risk-free rate

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Company's debt-to-equity ratio

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Inflation rate

Question 50

A project with a negative internal rate of return (IRR) should be:

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Rejected

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Accepted

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Reevaluated with a lower cost of capital

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Reevaluated with a higher cost of capital

Question 51

The capital budgeting process typically includes the following steps:

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Project identification and screening, cash flow estimation, analysis and evaluation, decision making, and post-audit

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Cash flow estimation, project identification and screening, analysis and evaluation, decision making, and post-audit

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Analysis and evaluation, project identification and screening, cash flow estimation, post-audit, and decision making

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Decision making, analysis and evaluation, cash flow estimation, post-audit, and project identification and screening

Question 52

Which capital budgeting technique considers only the initial investment and ignores future cash flows?

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Payback period

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Net present value

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Internal rate of return

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Profitability index

Question 53

If a project has an IRR of 10% and a cost of capital of 8%, it is considered:

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Acceptable

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Unacceptable

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Marginally acceptable

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Indifferent

Question 54

A project with a positive NPV is:

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Recommended for acceptance

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Recommended for rejection

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May or may not be accepted

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Guaranteed to be profitable

Question 55

The profitability index of an investment is:

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The ratio of present value to initial investment

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The present value of future cash flows divided by the cost of capital

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The net present value plus the initial investment

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The payback period divided by the investment horizon

Question 56

Corrected: Which of the following is NOT a consideration in evaluating the viability of a long-term investment opportunity through capital budgeting?

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Maximizing profits

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The time value of money

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The risk involved

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Availability of capital

Question 57

Corrected: Which of the following methods calculates the present value of a series of cash flows?

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Net present value (NPV)

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Internal rate of return (IRR)

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Payback period

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Modified internal rate of return (MIRR)

Question 58

Corrected: A project with an IRR of 12% and an NPV of $10,000 is considered:

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Acceptable

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Unacceptable

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Mutually exclusive

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Independent

Question 59

Corrected: Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of utilizing capital budgeting?

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Elimination of all financial risks

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Enhanced decision-making

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Increased profitability

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Optimized allocation of capital

Question 60

Corrected: A project with a positive NPV and a negative IRR is:

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Unacceptable

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Acceptable

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Mutually exclusive

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Independent

Question 61

Corrected: A project with a short payback period is generally considered to be:

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Less risky

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More risky

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Equally risky

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Cannot be determined

Question 62

Which capital budgeting technique relies on determining the discount rate that equates the net present value (NPV) of future cash flows to zero?

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Internal rate of return (IRR)

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Net present value (NPV)

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Payback period

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Profitability index

Question 63

What is the primary purpose of sensitivity analysis in capital budgeting?

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To assess the impact of changes in input variables on the investment decision

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To accurately predict future cash flows

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To eliminate uncertainties associated with the investment

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To reduce the need for additional research

Question 64

What is the primary purpose of the payback period in capital budgeting?

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To determine the time it takes for an investment to recover its initial cost

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To calculate the rate of return on an investment

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To evaluate the riskiness of an investment

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To identify the optimal investment horizon