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TEST BANKCORPORATIONCORPORATION The nationality of a corporation is determined by the law of its domicile or place of principal business. The test is known as: A. The control theory B. The full absorption theory C. The incorporation theory D. The management theory This is unincorporated business org...

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TEST BANK CORPORATION CORPORATION 1. The nationality of a corporation is determined by the law of its domicile or place of principal business. The test is known as: A. The control theory C. The incorporation theory B. The full absorption theory D. The management theory 2.

This is unincorporated business organization created by an instrument by which property is to be held and managed by trustees for the benefit and profit of such person as may be or become the holders of transferable certificates evidencing the beneficial interests in the estate A. Business Trust C. Condominium Corporation B. Close Corporation D. Joint Stock Company

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When preferred shares are issued by a corporation with a fixed annual interest on the face thereof, the effect is: A. The contract of subscription is between the corporation and the stockholder subsists B. The stockholder is a plain investor who may rise or fall with the financial success or failure of the corporation. C. The stockholder is a creditor of the corporation D. The shares of stock are negotiable instruments under the Negotiable Instruments Law

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This class of shares are those issued for no consideration or inadequate consideration: A. Bonus shares C. Over issued shares B. Deferred shares or founders shares D. Watered shares

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The power to deny pre-emptive right as a corporate power is classified as an: A. Express power C. Implied power B. Incidental power D. Discretionary power

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The power to invest corporate funds in another corporation or business or for any other purpose as a corporate power is classified as an: A. Express power C. Implied power D. Discretionary power B. Incidental power

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The power of conducting commercial contracts (to increase the business) and sponsoring athletic contest for employees to keep them in good health or maintaining a hospital for the employees is an example of: C. Implied power A. Express power B. Incidental power D. Discretionary power

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To establish pension, retirement, and other plans for the benefits of its directors, trustees, officers and employees is an example of: A. Express power C. Implied power B. Incidental power D. Discretionary power

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A religious order is considered as a: A. Corporation by prescription B. Public corporation

C. Corporation sole D. None of them.

Place of residence of a corporation shall be its: A. Place of incorporation B. Place of residence of majority of stockholders

C. Place where the principal office is established D. None of them

This shall constitute a quorum for transaction of corporate business: A. Majority of the members B. Majority of the stockholders

C. Majority of the directors D. All of them

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Juridical personality of a corporation begins: A. From the date of issuance of certificate of incorporation B. By agreement of the parties C. Acknowledgement before a Notary Public D. None of them

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Right which the existing stockholders of corporation cannot be deprived without the consent is their right to subscribe or to purchase new stock issued by the corporation; or unissued original stock, in proportion to their holdings before it can be offered to others: A. Right of redemption B. Pre-emptive right C. Right to purchase D. None of them

14. A private corporation organized under the corporation law commences to have corporate existence and juridical personality and is deemed incorporated from: A. The date when the articles of incorporation is signed by the incorporators B. When the articles of incorporation and by laws are presented and received by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the filing fee is paid C. From the date the SEC issues a certificate of incorporation under its official seal D. When the Articles of Incorporation is notarized by a Notary Public 15.

The following are the qualifications of incorporators . Choose the exemption: A. Majority of whom must be Filipinos B. Majority of whom are residents of the Philippines C. All are of legal age D. Natural persons, not less than five but not more than 15.

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These are the shares of stock which have been issued and fully paid for, but subsequently reacquired by the issuing corporation: A. Redeemable shares C. Founder’s share D. None of the three B. Treasury shares

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In the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of a stock corporation, the following is necessary: A. Amendment by the majority vote of the Board of Directors plus a vote or written assent of the stockholders representing at lest 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock. B. Amendment by a vote of 2/3 of the stockholders C. Amendment by the majority vote of the Board of Directors D. None of the three

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Corporation governed by special laws, aside from the requirements specified under the corporation laws, in order that their articles of incorporation may be approved or accepted, must present before the Security and Exchange Commission: A. A favorable recommendation from the Ministry of Finance B. A copy of previous income tax return and a statement of assets, liabilities and net worth C. A favorable recommendation of the appropriate government agency to the effect that such articles or amendment is in accordance with law. D. An undertaking to change the name of the corporation if found that there is already registered with the SEC a name or a name similar to the name of this corporation

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The following are some of the requisites of a de facto corporation. Choose the exception: A. Valid law under which it is incorporated C. Assumption of corporation power B. Attempt to incorporate D. None of the above

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The following are the qualifications of director in a corporation. Choose the exemption: A. Majority of the directors must be Filipino citizens B. He must own at least one share of the stock in his name C. Majority of the corporate directors must be residents of the Philippines D. He must not have convicted by final judgment of an offense carrying an imprisonment exceeding 6 years or an offense constituting a violation of the Corporation Code

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The secretary of a stock corporation shall be: A. A director of the corporation B. An incorporator of the corporation

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C. A resident and citizen of the Philippines D. Of legal age and citizen of the Philippines

Directors or trustees who willfully and knowingly vote or assent to patently unlawful act of the corporation or who are guilty of gross negligence or had faith in directing the affairs of the corporation or acquire any personal or pecuniary interest in conflict with their duty shall be liable: A. As trustee for the corporation B. Criminally for violation of the corporation code C. Jointly and severally for the damages suffered by the corporation D. None of the above The following are methods of dissolving a corporation: A. Expiration of the term B. Failure to organize and commence business within two (2) years from date of issuance of certificate of incorporation C. Shortening of the corporate term

D. All of the above 24.

Three of the following enumeration are not authorized to issue no par value shares of stock. Which is the exception? A. Insurance companies C. Public utilities D. Trust companies B. Industrial companies

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Any stockholder of a corporation shall have the right to dissent and demand payment of the fair value of his share/s in three of the following corporate acts. Which is the exception? A. In case of any amendment to the articles of incorporation which has the effect of changing or restricting the rights of any stockholder or class of shares. B. In case of merger or consolidation C. In case of sale, lease, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of all or substantially all of the corporate assets and property of the corporation. D. In case of incurring, creating or increasing bonded indebtedness

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The authorized capital stock of a proposed corporation is P100,000 divided into 1,000 shares with a par value of P100.00 each. The minimum amount of subscription that must be paid is: A. P8,750 or 87.5 shares C. P5,000 or 50 shares B. P6,250 or 62.5 shares D. P7,500 or 75 shares

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In the matter of management of the business affairs of a corporation, this is supreme: A. Majority of the stockholders C. Board of Directors B. 2/3 of the stockholders D. President of the corporation

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This is the equitable right of stockholders to subscribe to newly issued shares of the corporation in proportion to their present shares in order to maintain their equity in the corporation. A. Right of redemption C. Right to sue and be sued B. Concept of corporation entity D. Pre-emptive right

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This is a written acknowledgement of an interest of a stockholder in the corporation. A. Proxy C. Certificate of Stock B. Share of stock D. Capital Stock

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These are the persons who sign the Articles of Incorporation, who may or may not be subscribers of shares A. Incorporators C. Directors B. Trustees D. Promoters

31. A. B. C. D.

Choose the minimum requirement of the Corporation Law to corporate formation: Authorized Capital Subscribed Capital Paid-In Capital P100,000 P20,000 P5,000 100,000 20,000 4,000 100,000 25,000 5,000 100,000 25,000 6,250

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They provide and regulate the internal matters of the corporation, such as calling the Board of Directors and Stockholders meetings. A. Board of Directors C. By-laws B. Majority of Stockholders D. Articles of Incorporation

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This is an authority to vote in a corporation stockholders meeting. A. Proxy C. Certificate of stock B. By-laws D. Share of stock

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A gratuitous reissue of Treasury shares will result in: A. Capital surplus C. B. Additional profit D.

Watered stock Stock dividend

Three (3) of the following are similarities between a partnership and a corporation. Which is not? A. The individuals composing both have title voice in the conduct of the business B. Both have juridical personality separate and distinct from that of the individuals composing them C. Like a partnership, a corporation can act only through agents D. Both are organizations composed of an aggregate if individuals

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One of the following is the limitation on proxies. Which is? A. Proxy acquires legal title to the shares of the stock B. A proxy votes even in the presence of the stockholder C. The proxy is voted only for the meeting for which it was intended D. A proxy is revocable at any time

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The number of the Board of Trustees in a non-stock corporation: A. Shall not be less than five but not more than eleven B. May be more than fifteen upon its organization C. May be less than five upon its organization D. Shall not be less than five but not more than fifteen

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One of the following is a ground for the suspension or revocation of the certificate of incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. A. If the corporation has commenced its business transactions and afterwards ceased operation continuously for a period of at least five (5) years B. If the corporation fails to commence and start to operate and the failure is due to causes beyond the control of the Corporation C. If the corporation does not formally commence its business transaction and subsequently become continuously inoperative for a period of two (2) years

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Right of the corporation to continue as a juridical entity for the term stated in the articles of incorporation despite the death of any stockholder. A. Juridical personality C. Right of succession B. Pre-emptive right D. Right of existence

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Original signatories in the articles of incorporation are called: A. Corporators C. Stockholders B. Promoters D. Incorporators

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They regulate different internal matters of the corporation such as calling and defining the conduct of the meeting of stockholders and directors. A. Board of directors B. Articles of incorporation C. By-laws D. Proxy

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The document conferring authority to vote stock in a corporate meeting: A. Power of attorney C. Capital stock B. Shares of stock D. Proxy

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The minimum requirement of Corporation Law to corporate formation. Authorized Subscribed Capital Paid in Capital A. P500,000 P100,000 P25,000 B. 500,000 125,000 31,250 C. 500,000 100,000 20,000 D. 500,000 125,000 25,000

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Three (3) of the following are attributes of a corporation. Which is the exception? A. An artificial being B. Has the right of succession C. Has powers, attributes and properties expressly authorized by law or incident to its existence D. Created by agreement of the incorporators

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Three of the following are qualifications of the Board of Directors. Which is the exception? A. He must own at least one (1) share of the capital stock B. At least majority of them are citizens of the Philippines C. The shares owned must be recorded in the books of the corporation. D. He must continuously own at least one )1) share of the stock of the corporation

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The voting requirement to increase or decrease capital stock A. Majority vote of the board of directors and consented by the stockholders representing two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock B. Two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of directors with the consent of majority of outstanding capital stock C. Majority vote of the board of directors and with consent if majority of the outstanding capital stock

D. Majority vote of the board of directors and three-fourths (3/4) vote of the outstanding capital stock 47.

A dividend payable partly in cash and partly in stocks, as to class of dividend, is a : A. Optional dividend C. Liquidation dividend B. Property dividend D. Composite dividend

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Bonds which are not secured by any specific mortgage lien of pledge or corporate property but by the general corporation are: A. Guaranteed bonds C. Income bonds B. Debenture bonds D. Redeemable bonds

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These are the rules and guidelines adopted by the stockholders of a corporation for the internal government. A. Rules and regulations C. Minutes of the meetings B. Articles of Incorporation D. By-law

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Which of these conditions comply with the minimum requirement of the law to corporate formation? Authorized Capital Subscribed Capital Paid In Capital A. P100,000 P25,000 P12,500 B. 64,000 16,000 4,000 C. 200,000 50,000 10,000 D. 200,000 40,000 10,000

51.

A distribution by a corporation of shares held by it in another corporation is: A. Stock dividend B. Sales of capital asset C. Property dividend of actual distribution of corporate assets D. Sale of treasury stock

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Corporations organized by private persons performing public function and for profit to private parties are: A. Public corporations C. Quasi-public corporation B. Government controlled corporation D. Private corporation

53. This is a document of a corporation acknowledging the interest of a stockholder in the corporation’s assets. A. Certificate of stock C. Share of stock B. Capital stock D. Stockholder’s equity 54.

In a corporation, any two (2) or more positions may be hels concurrently by the same person, except that no one (1) person shall act as: A. Chairman of the Board and President C. President and Secretary B. Secretary and Treasurer D. Treasurer and Director

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A corporation may invest its funds in any other corporation of business or any purpose other than the primary purpose for which it was organized, only if: A. There is majority vote of the Board of Directors and ratified by the stockholders representing 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock B. It is reasonably necessary to accomplish its secondary purpose, the approval of the stockholders not necessary C. There is a majority vote of the Board of Directors D. There is majority vote of the outstanding capital stock

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The following are advantages of no-par value share of stock. Which is the exception? A. No-par value share allow flexibility in price B. The stockholders of no-par value shares are relieved of personal liability for unpaid stock subscription C. It allows the issue of stock in exchange of property D. No-par value shares afford a possible remedy or relief from the evil of overcapitalization and stock watering The right to vote at meetings, the right to receive dividends and the right to receive copies of financial statements is known as: A. Right of existence C. Pre-emptive right B. Directors right D. Stockholder’s right 58. The Garcia Realty Development Corporation has a capital stock of P1,000,000 divided into 10,000 shares with a par value of p100 each. 5,000 shares are ordinary share and 5,000 shares are 10% preference share. In 2008 there was no declared

dividends but in 2009 dividends in the amount of P200,000 were declared. The holders of the preference share are entitled to receive: A. P50,000 if cumulative, non-participating C. P125,000 if cumulative, participating B. P125,000 in non-cumulative, participating D. P100,000 if non-cumulative, non-participating 59.

Persons who compose the corporation whether as stockholder in a stock corporation or member in a non-stock corporation, are called: A. Incorporators C. Promoters B. Subscribers D. Corporators

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In three of the following, these persons qualify to be incorporators. Which is the exception? A. Must have paid at least 25% of their subscription B. Natural persons not less than five, not more than 15 C. Majority are residents of the Philippines D. Need not be citizens of the Philippines

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Dividends are declared and paid out of the A. Paid-up capital B. Capital stock

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C. Net income of the current year D. Unrestricted retained earnings

The following defect will preclude the creation of even a de facto corporation: A. The name of the corporation closely resembles that of a pre-existing corporation that it will tend to deceive the public B. The incorporators or a certain number of them are not residents of the Philippines C. Lack of certificate of incorporation from the Securities and Exchange Commission D. Answer not given

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The distinction between a proxy and a voting trust is that in a voting trust: A. The trust has a legal title to the shares of the transferring stockholder B. Unless coupled with interest, is revocable at any time C. Is not limited to any particular meeting D. Answer not given

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The distinction between subscription of shares from purchase of shares is that in subscription of shares: A. It is an independent agreement between the individual and the corporation to buy shares of stock from it at a stipulated price B. It takes place before or after incorporation and is generally paid in installment or upon call. C. In case of insolvency of the corporation, the subscription price cannot be enforced on the theory that the corporation can no longer perform its obligation to deliver the certificate of stock D. Answer not given

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A corporation created in strict or substantial conformity with the statutory requirements for incorporation and whose right to exist as a corporation cannot be successfully att...