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International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulation (ICBRR) Questions 71–75 (page: 16)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

A risk manager has a long forward position of USD 1 million but the option portfolio decreases JPY 0.50 for every JPY 1 increase in his forward position. At first approximation, what is the overall result of the options positions?

  1. The options positions hedge the forward position by 25%.
  2. The option positions hedge the forward position by 50%.
  3. The option positions hedge the forward position by 75%.
  4. The option positions hedge the forward position by 100%.

Answer(s): B



Which one of the following four statements correctly defines an option's delta?

  1. Delta measures the expected decline in option with time and is usually expressed in years.
  2. Delta measures the effect of 1 bp in interest rate change on the option price.
  3. Delta is the multiplier that best approximates the short-term change in the value of an option.
  4. Delta measures the impact of volatility on the price of an option.

Answer(s): C



In the United States, during the second quarter of 2009, transactions in foreign exchange derivative contracts comprised approximately what proportion of all types of derivative transactions between financial institutions?

  1. 2%
  2. 7%
  3. 25%
  4. 43%

Answer(s): B



Which of the following statements about the interest rates and option prices is correct?

  1. If rho is positive, rising interest rates increase option prices.
  2. If rho is positive, rising interest rates decrease option prices.
  3. As interest rates rise, all options will rise in value.
  4. As interest rates fall, all options will rise in value.

Answer(s): A



To estimate a partial change in option price, a risk manager will use the following formula:

  1. Partial change in option price = Delta x Change in underlying price
  2. Partial change in option price = Delta x (1+ Change in underlying price)
  3. Partial change in option price = Delta x Gamma x Change in underlying price
  4. Partial change in option price = Delta x Gamma x (1+ Change in underlying price)

Answer(s): A



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