Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Broker

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about broker markets?

• A) Brokers bring buyers and sellers together to earn a fee, called a commission.
• B) Brokers' extensive contacts provide them with a pool of price information that individual investors could not economically duplicate themselves.
• C) Investors have an incentive to hire a broker because what they charge as a commission is less than the cost of direct search.
• D) Brokers can guarantee an order because they have an inventory of securities.

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Definitions:

Indirect Expense

Expenses incurred that are not directly linked to a specific product or service, such as utilities or rent for the business premises.

Service Department Charges

The costs of services provided by an internal service department and transferred to a responsibility center.

Profit Center

A branch or division of a business that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue and profits.

Property Tax Expense

The cost incurred by property owners for taxes assessed on their land and buildings, recognized as an expense for the business.