by Eleonora Bailey
Dive into the world of finance, business, and global affairs with this Wall Street Journal Quiz. Challenge yourself with questions that span a range of topics covered by one of the world’s leading sources of news and analysis. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or new to the Journal, this quiz will test your understanding and keep you engaged. Good luck!
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Wall Street Journal Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which company is known as the largest online retailer in the world?
Walmart
Amazon
eBay
Alibaba
2. What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve?
Regulating stock markets
Controlling inflation and unemployment
Setting tax rates
Managing social security
3. Which country is the largest producer of crude oil as of 2023?
Russia
United States
Saudi Arabia
Canada
4. What does GDP stand for in economic terms?
Gross Domestic Product
Global Domestic Product
Gross Development Plan
Global Development Plan
5. Which index includes the 30 largest publicly traded companies in the United States?
NASDAQ Composite
S&P 500
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Russell 2000
6. What is the term for a prolonged period of falling stock prices?
Recession
Correction
Bear Market
Depression
7. Which company is the parent of Google?
Alphabet Inc.
Meta Platforms
Microsoft Corporation
Apple Inc.
8. What is the main purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
To regulate international trade
To provide loans to developing countries
To ensure global financial stability
To manage global oil prices
9. Which term refers to the total market value of a company’s outstanding shares?
Revenue
Net Income
Market Capitalization
Earnings Per Share
10. What does IPO stand for in the stock market?
Initial Public Offering
International Public Offering
Initial Private Offering
International Private Offering
11. Which country is known for having the largest economy in the European Union?
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
12. What is the primary purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
To promote free trade
To regulate financial markets
To manage global oil prices
To provide humanitarian aid
13. Which financial term refers to the difference between a company’s total assets and total liabilities?
Revenue
Net Income
Net Worth
Gross Profit
14. Which Asian country is known for its rapid economic growth and is often referred to as the ‘world’s factory’?
India
Japan
China
South Korea
15. What is the term for a market condition where prices are rising and consumer confidence is high?
Recession
Bull Market
Stagnation
Deflation
16. Which financial ratio measures a company’s profitability relative to its total assets?
Return on Equity
Return on Assets
Gross Profit Margin
Net Profit Margin
17. Which organization is responsible for regulating the U.S. stock market?
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange Commission
Department of the Treasury
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
18. Which term describes the practice of spreading investments across various financial assets to reduce risk?
Speculation
Diversification
Arbitrage
Hedging
19. What is the name of the cryptocurrency that was the first to be created and remains the most widely known?
Ethereum
Ripple
Litecoin
Bitcoin
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