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Chapter 3: Banking Services — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is considered the primary function of a commercial bank?

Answer: A. Accepting deposits — Accepting deposits and lending money are the two fundamental (primary) functions of all commercial banks.

Q: Which of the following is an example of an 'Agency Service' provided by a commercial bank?

Answer: B. Collection of cheques and dividends — Agency services involve banks acting on behalf of customers, such as collecting cheques, bills, and dividends.

Q: Compare the risks associated with banking services. Which of the following poses the highest 'Cyber Risk' to a bank customer?

Answer: B. Phishing attacks via mobile banking apps — Phishing is a cyber-security threat specific to digital and mobile banking platforms.

Q: A customer receives an SMS stating 'Your account will be blocked; click this link to verify'. This is a classic example of:

Answer: B. A security breach or phishing attempt — Banks never ask for verification via links in SMS messages; this is a malicious attempt to steal credentials.

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Which of the following is considered the primary function of a commercial bank?

A. Accepting deposits ✓
B. Providing lockers
C. Acting as a trustee
D. Issuing traveler's cheques

Answer: A. Accepting deposits
Accepting deposits and lending money are the two fundamental (primary) functions of all commercial banks.

Which of the following is an example of an 'Agency Service' provided by a commercial bank?

A. Safe custody of valuables
B. Collection of cheques and dividends ✓
C. Underwriting of shares
D. Providing locker facilities

Answer: B. Collection of cheques and dividends
Agency services involve banks acting on behalf of customers, such as collecting cheques, bills, and dividends.

Which of the following is a characteristic of RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement)?

A. Transactions are settled in batches
B. It is mainly used for small retail transactions
C. Settlement takes place in real-time, on a transaction-by-transaction basis ✓
D. It requires a minimum of 24 hours to clear funds

Answer: C. Settlement takes place in real-time, on a transaction-by-transaction basis
RTGS is designed for high-value transactions where settlement occurs immediately on an individual basis.

Compare the risks associated with banking services. Which of the following poses the highest 'Cyber Risk' to a bank customer?

A. Physical loss of a cheque book
B. Phishing attacks via mobile banking apps ✓
C. Delay in cheque clearing
D. Denial of overdraft facility

Answer: B. Phishing attacks via mobile banking apps
Phishing is a cyber-security threat specific to digital and mobile banking platforms.

A customer receives an SMS stating 'Your account will be blocked; click this link to verify'. This is a classic example of:

A. Standard bank procedure
B. A security breach or phishing attempt ✓
C. An automated system update
D. A mandatory e-banking promotion

Answer: B. A security breach or phishing attempt
Banks never ask for verification via links in SMS messages; this is a malicious attempt to steal credentials.