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1. America Online's stock surge of almost 600% from 1994 to 1996 was primarily because:
  A) The company capitalized on the craze for Internet stocks  
  B) The management team focused on increasing sales rather than earnings.  
  C) It won big government contracts for internet access.  
  D) Investors realized it offered a superior product in a leading industry.  
 
2. What percent of stocks in a study of greatest market winners had breakthrough products, new management or new ways of doing business?
  A) 95%  
  B) 85%  
  C) 75%  
  D) 35%  
 
3. The majority of winning stocks went public within what time period before their enormous price moves?
  A) Six months.  
  B) One to eight years.  
  C) Generally, 10 years from the emergence of a new product or service.  
  D) At the onset of a product launch during the first quarter in business.  
 
4. Which of these is not a trait of good management?
  A) Developing innovative products or services to obtain leadership in its respective market.  
  B) Working with marketing and product development departments to adjust to market conditions.  
  C) The ability to fine-tune financial reports so they present the most favorable profit results to shareholders.  
  D) Building a reputation for integrity.  
 
5. When considering a company with an important new product, investors should check that:
  A) The company's fundamentals, stock performance, industry strength and institutional demand are strong.  
  B) Make sure the new product has a chance to prove itself in the marketplace.  
  C) Make sure the information you have on a product is from a reliable source.  
  D) All of the above.  
   
   
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