Debentures Are Bonds That Are Backed Only by the General

question 61

True/False

Debentures are bonds that are backed only by the general credit of the company issuing the bond.

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Definitions:

Means Test

A method used to determine an individual's eligibility for certain types of financial assistance or legal aid, based on their income and assets.

Chapter 7

A provision under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code dealing with liquidation, where a debtor's non-exempt assets are sold and the proceeds distributed to creditors.

Chapter 13

A section of the United States Bankruptcy Code that allows individuals with a regular income to create a plan to repay all or part of their debts.

Bankruptcy Estate

In bankruptcy proceedings, all of the debtor’s interests in property currently held and wherever located, as well as interests in certain property to which the debtor becomes entitled within 180 days after filing for bankruptcy.