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International Trade Finance

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Question 1
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The exporter-importer relationship to a corporation of a foreign importer that has not previously conducted business with the firm would be an:

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A

unaffiliated known.

B

affiliated party.

C

unaffiliated unknown.

D

any of the above

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Question 2
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Which of the following relationships between importing and exporting parties would require the least detailed contract to conduct business?

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affiliated party

B

unaffiliated unknown party

C

known unaffiliated party

D

domestic supplier

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Question 3
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Multiple Choice

Polaris Corporation has made an agreement to ship goods to a foreign firm with whom they have not entered into a contract for three years. However, the firms have communicated regularly since the last sale three years ago. This is an example of an:

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unaffiliated known party transaction.

B

unaffiliated unknown party transaction.

C

affiliated party transaction.

D

none of the above

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Question 4
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Which of the following is NOT a financial instrument that may be included in an international trade transaction?

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A

Letter of Credit

B

Sight Draft

C

Order bill of lading

D

Federal funds transaction

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Question 5
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The combination of a letter of credit, a sight draft, and an order bill of lading protect both parties in international transactions from which of the following?

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A

the risk of noncompletion

B

the risk of foreign exchange risk (when combined with a various hedging techniques)

C

the risk that financing will not be available due to foreign exchange risk

D

All of these risks are reduced when using these trade implements.

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Question 6
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The risk of noncompletion is most important:

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A
when the international trade is recurrent in nature.
B
when there is a sustained relationship between the buyer and seller.
C
with an outstanding agreement for recurring shipments.
D
when the relationship is between countries whose currencies are considered strong.
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Question 7
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From a financial management perspective, all of the following are primary risks associated with an international trade transaction EXCEPT:

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currency risk.
B
default risk.
C
noncompletion risk.
D
interest rate risk.
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Question 8
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The risk of default on the part of the importer-risk of noncompletion-is present as soon as:

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a price quote is given.
B
goods are received.
C
the export contract is signed.
D
the financing period begins.
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Question 9
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Today, international trade is dominated by transactions between unaffiliated parties (known or unknown).

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Question 10
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Because most international transactions are between affiliated parties, international transaction contracts are less complex, but the management of the total value of the MNE is more complex.

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Question 11
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An advantage of trading with an affiliated party for an MNE, compared to an unaffiliated party, could be reduced contracting costs and less to even no need to protect against nonpayment.

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Question 12
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The fundamental dilemma of foreign trade is being unwilling to trust a stranger in a foreign land.

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Question 13
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If a foreign exchange transaction calls for payment in the importer's currency, the exporter has the foreign exchange risk.

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Question 14
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If a foreign exchange transaction calls for payment in the exporter's currency, the importer has the foreign exchange risk.

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Question 15
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In the case of international trade, the risk of nonpayment is essentially eliminated with the use of a letter of credit issued through a trustworthy bank.

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Question 16
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Why might different documentation be used for an export to a nonaffiliated foreign buyer who is a new customer, as compared with an export to a nonaffiliated foreign buyer to whom the exporter has been selling for many years?

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Question 17
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For what reason might an exporter use standard international trade documentation (letter of credit, draft, order bill of lading) on an intrafirm export to its parent or sister subsidiary?

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Question 18
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What is the major difference between "currency risk" and "risk of noncompletion"? How are these risks handled in a typical international trade transaction?

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Question 19
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding a letter of credit?

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A
The importer and exporter agree on a transaction.
B
The importer applies to its local bank for the issuance of a letter of credit.
C
The exporter applies to its local bank for the issuance of a letter of credit.
D
The importer's bank cuts a sales contract based on its assessment of the creditworthiness of the importer.
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Question 20
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A/An ________ letter of credit is intended to serve as a means of arranging payment, but not as a guarantee of payment.

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irrevocable
B
revocable
C
confirmed
D
unconfirmed
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