Inventors and Investment Basics Quiz

Who invented the telephone?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• Guglielmo Marconi

What is the primary purpose of a stock market?

• To provide loans to businesses

• To facilitate the buying and selling of stocks

• To regulate the economy

• To issue currency

What is a common strategy for beginners in investing?

• Day trading

• Diversification

• Short selling

• Leveraging

Which inventor is known for developing the first practical electric light bulb?

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• James Watt

What does the term "bull market" refer to?

• A market in decline

• A market that is stagnant

• A market on the rise

• A market with high volatility

What is the main advantage of a diversified investment portfolio?

• Higher risk

• Lower returns

• Reduced risk

• Increased complexity

Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Mark Zuckerberg

What does the term "dividend" mean in the context of stock investments?

• A fee paid to brokers

• A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders

• A type of stock option

• A penalty for selling stocks

What is the primary goal of a "buy and hold" investment strategy?

• To make quick profits

• To minimize transaction costs

• To benefit from long-term market growth

• To avoid taxes

Which inventor is known for his work on alternating current (AC) electricity?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Guglielmo Marconi