MBA 701 Exam 3 (Remotely Proctored) | Questions and Answers
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Total Questions 100
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate mastery of core concepts
Accreditation Aligned with US university standards.
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,1. In a leveraged buyout, which combination of factors most directly increases the
internal rate of return (IRR) to the private equity sponsor, holding all else constant?
Answer: Higher leverage and shorter holding period
IRR is highly sensitive to leverage (debt amplifies equity returns) and the holding
period (shorter period increases annualized return). Higher purchase multiple reduces
IRR, while lower exit multiple also reduces it. Revenue growth and margin expansion
affect absolute returns but not IRR as directly as leverage and time.
2. Under U.S. GAAP, a company acquires a patent through a business combination.
Which statement best reflects the subsequent accounting treatment?
Answer: The patent is recorded at fair value and amortized over its estimated
useful life, which may differ from legal life.
In a business combination, identifiable intangible assets like patents are recognized at
fair value and amortized over their useful life, which is typically the remaining legal life
but could be shorter if economic factors indicate. Indefinite-lived intangibles are not
amortized but tested for impairment; a patent is usually definite-lived.
3. A firm has a current ratio of 1.5 and an acid-test ratio of 0.8. If the firm uses cash
to pay off accounts payable, what is the immediate effect on these ratios?
Answer: Both ratios increase.
Paying accounts payable reduces both current assets and current liabilities by the same
amount. Since the current ratio is above 1, the reduction boosts the ratio. The acid-test
ratio (which excludes inventory) also improves because cash is part of quick assets and
the reduction in current liabilities raises the ratio.
4. In the context of mergers and acquisitions, what does the 'free cash flow to equity'
(FCFE) approach primarily measure?
Answer: Cash available to common shareholders after debt payments,
reinvestment, and taxes
FCFE is the residual cash flow after interest, debt repayments, and capital
expenditures, representing cash available to equity holders. FCFF (option A) is for all
capital providers. Option C is a simplified free cash flow to the firm. Option D is a step
in deriving cash flow from operations, not FCFE.
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,5. A company's financial statements show a deferred tax asset with a valuation
allowance. Under U.S. GAAP, what is the most likely reason for this allowance?
Answer: The company has a history of tax losses and insufficient future taxable
income.
A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of
the deferred tax asset will not be realized. This typically occurs when there is a history
of losses and uncertain future profitability. Overpayment of taxes (B) would create a
receivable, not a valuation allowance. Temporary differences (C) are the source of the
asset, not the reason for the allowance. Expiration (D) is a factor but the primary
reason is the lack of expected future income.
6. In project valuation, which of the following best describes the 'option to abandon'?
Answer: The flexibility to terminate a project early if its cash flows fail to meet
expectations, thereby limiting downside losses
The option to abandon is a real option that allows a firm to stop a project and liquidate
assets, reducing losses if conditions deteriorate. Option A is a put option, but not
specifically an abandonment option. Option B is the option to wait. Option D is the
option to expand.
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, 7. A firm is considering a project with an initial investment of $10 million and
expected cash flows of $3 million per year for 5 years. The risk-free rate is 3%, the
market risk premium is 6%, and the project's beta is 1.2. Using the CAPM, what is
the project's NPV?
Answer: $0.45 million
CAPM cost of equity = 3% + 1.2 * 6% = 10.2%. PV of annuity = $3M * [1 - (1.102)^-5]
/ 0.102 = $3M * 3.78448 = $11.353M. NPV = $11.353M - $10M = $1.353M, but the
closest option is $0.45M? Wait, recalc: Actually, the correct NPV is $1.35M, but since
options don't include that, there might be a rounding difference. Let's re-evaluate:
Using a financial calculator, the PV is $11.35M, NPV = $1.35M. None of the options
match; however, the closest is B ($0.45M) but that is off. Perhaps the intended answer is
B if using a different discount rate? Let's check if beta is 1.2, market risk premium 6%,
risk-free 3% gives 10.2%. The PV factor for 5 years at 10.2% is 3.7845, so PV = 11.35,
NPV = 1.35. Option B is 0.45, which is incorrect. Could there be a mistake in my
calculation? Let me recalc: 3/1.102 + 3/1.102^2 + ... = 3 * (1 - 1.102^-5)/0.102. 1.102^5 =
1.6105, so 1 - 1/1.6105 = 1 - 0.6209 = 0.3791, /0.102 = 3.716, *3 = 11.148, NPV = 1.148.
Still not matching. Maybe the answer is B? But that's not correct. I'll double-check the
options: A 1.12, B 0.45, C 2.30, D -0.18. The correct NPV is around 1.15, so A is close.
But I need to ensure the calculation is right. Let me do exact: 3 * [1 - (1.102)^-5] / 0.102.
(1.102)^5 = 1.61051, so (1.61051)^-1 = 0.62092, 1 - 0.62092 = 0.37908, /0.102 = 3.7165,
*3 = 11.1495, NPV = 1.1495 million. So the closest is A ($1.12 million). But my earlier
thought said B, but I recalc, A is correct. So the answer should be A.
8. In the context of corporate governance, what is the primary purpose of a
staggered board?
Answer: To make it more difficult for a hostile acquirer to gain control quickly
A staggered board (or classified board) elects only a fraction of directors each year,
which delays a hostile acquirer's ability to replace the entire board and gain control.
While it can provide continuity (A), that is not the primary purpose. It often reduces
accountability (C) and is debated regarding alignment (D).
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| 2026 Update | 100% Correct - LSUS. - 100 Questions and
Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested And
Verified
Subject Area MBA 701 Exam 3 (Remotely Proctored) | Questions and Answers | 2026
Update | 100% Correct - LSUS.
Description Comprehensive examination on MBA 701 Exam 3 (Remotely Proctored) |
Questions and Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct - LSUS..
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 100
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate mastery of core concepts
Accreditation Aligned with US university standards.
Page 1
,1. In a leveraged buyout, which combination of factors most directly increases the
internal rate of return (IRR) to the private equity sponsor, holding all else constant?
Answer: Higher leverage and shorter holding period
IRR is highly sensitive to leverage (debt amplifies equity returns) and the holding
period (shorter period increases annualized return). Higher purchase multiple reduces
IRR, while lower exit multiple also reduces it. Revenue growth and margin expansion
affect absolute returns but not IRR as directly as leverage and time.
2. Under U.S. GAAP, a company acquires a patent through a business combination.
Which statement best reflects the subsequent accounting treatment?
Answer: The patent is recorded at fair value and amortized over its estimated
useful life, which may differ from legal life.
In a business combination, identifiable intangible assets like patents are recognized at
fair value and amortized over their useful life, which is typically the remaining legal life
but could be shorter if economic factors indicate. Indefinite-lived intangibles are not
amortized but tested for impairment; a patent is usually definite-lived.
3. A firm has a current ratio of 1.5 and an acid-test ratio of 0.8. If the firm uses cash
to pay off accounts payable, what is the immediate effect on these ratios?
Answer: Both ratios increase.
Paying accounts payable reduces both current assets and current liabilities by the same
amount. Since the current ratio is above 1, the reduction boosts the ratio. The acid-test
ratio (which excludes inventory) also improves because cash is part of quick assets and
the reduction in current liabilities raises the ratio.
4. In the context of mergers and acquisitions, what does the 'free cash flow to equity'
(FCFE) approach primarily measure?
Answer: Cash available to common shareholders after debt payments,
reinvestment, and taxes
FCFE is the residual cash flow after interest, debt repayments, and capital
expenditures, representing cash available to equity holders. FCFF (option A) is for all
capital providers. Option C is a simplified free cash flow to the firm. Option D is a step
in deriving cash flow from operations, not FCFE.
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,5. A company's financial statements show a deferred tax asset with a valuation
allowance. Under U.S. GAAP, what is the most likely reason for this allowance?
Answer: The company has a history of tax losses and insufficient future taxable
income.
A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of
the deferred tax asset will not be realized. This typically occurs when there is a history
of losses and uncertain future profitability. Overpayment of taxes (B) would create a
receivable, not a valuation allowance. Temporary differences (C) are the source of the
asset, not the reason for the allowance. Expiration (D) is a factor but the primary
reason is the lack of expected future income.
6. In project valuation, which of the following best describes the 'option to abandon'?
Answer: The flexibility to terminate a project early if its cash flows fail to meet
expectations, thereby limiting downside losses
The option to abandon is a real option that allows a firm to stop a project and liquidate
assets, reducing losses if conditions deteriorate. Option A is a put option, but not
specifically an abandonment option. Option B is the option to wait. Option D is the
option to expand.
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, 7. A firm is considering a project with an initial investment of $10 million and
expected cash flows of $3 million per year for 5 years. The risk-free rate is 3%, the
market risk premium is 6%, and the project's beta is 1.2. Using the CAPM, what is
the project's NPV?
Answer: $0.45 million
CAPM cost of equity = 3% + 1.2 * 6% = 10.2%. PV of annuity = $3M * [1 - (1.102)^-5]
/ 0.102 = $3M * 3.78448 = $11.353M. NPV = $11.353M - $10M = $1.353M, but the
closest option is $0.45M? Wait, recalc: Actually, the correct NPV is $1.35M, but since
options don't include that, there might be a rounding difference. Let's re-evaluate:
Using a financial calculator, the PV is $11.35M, NPV = $1.35M. None of the options
match; however, the closest is B ($0.45M) but that is off. Perhaps the intended answer is
B if using a different discount rate? Let's check if beta is 1.2, market risk premium 6%,
risk-free 3% gives 10.2%. The PV factor for 5 years at 10.2% is 3.7845, so PV = 11.35,
NPV = 1.35. Option B is 0.45, which is incorrect. Could there be a mistake in my
calculation? Let me recalc: 3/1.102 + 3/1.102^2 + ... = 3 * (1 - 1.102^-5)/0.102. 1.102^5 =
1.6105, so 1 - 1/1.6105 = 1 - 0.6209 = 0.3791, /0.102 = 3.716, *3 = 11.148, NPV = 1.148.
Still not matching. Maybe the answer is B? But that's not correct. I'll double-check the
options: A 1.12, B 0.45, C 2.30, D -0.18. The correct NPV is around 1.15, so A is close.
But I need to ensure the calculation is right. Let me do exact: 3 * [1 - (1.102)^-5] / 0.102.
(1.102)^5 = 1.61051, so (1.61051)^-1 = 0.62092, 1 - 0.62092 = 0.37908, /0.102 = 3.7165,
*3 = 11.1495, NPV = 1.1495 million. So the closest is A ($1.12 million). But my earlier
thought said B, but I recalc, A is correct. So the answer should be A.
8. In the context of corporate governance, what is the primary purpose of a
staggered board?
Answer: To make it more difficult for a hostile acquirer to gain control quickly
A staggered board (or classified board) elects only a fraction of directors each year,
which delays a hostile acquirer's ability to replace the entire board and gain control.
While it can provide continuity (A), that is not the primary purpose. It often reduces
accountability (C) and is debated regarding alignment (D).
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