Which of the Following Was a Contributing Factor to the Housing

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the housing boom and bust and the financial crisis of 2008?

• A) An increase in the share of loans to sub-prime borrowers.
• B) An increase in the share of loans extended to borrowers making only a small down payment.
• C) An increase in adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) as a share of the total.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Encoders

Devices that convert motion or position into an electrical signal, often used for feedback in control systems.

Precisely Determined

Accurately established or calculated with precision, leaving no ambiguity about the result or outcome.

Servo Motors

Motors equipped with feedback systems to control the position, velocity, or torque of the motor with high precision.

Open Loop

A system that has no feedback or auto correction.