The European Central Bank Online Test

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The European Central Bank

Description: Test your knowledge about the European Central Bank (ECB), a key institution in the European Union responsible for monetary policy.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary objective of the European Central Bank?

To maintain price stability in the euro area.
To promote economic growth in the euro area.
To reduce unemployment in the euro area.
To manage the euro currency.

When was the European Central Bank established?

1998
2002
2008
2012

Who is the current President of the European Central Bank?

Christine Lagarde
Mario Draghi
Jean-Claude Trichet
Wim Duisenberg

What is the Governing Council of the European Central Bank?

The decision-making body of the ECB.
A group of economists who advise the ECB.
A committee of central bank governors from the euro area.
A forum for discussing monetary policy issues.

What is the main policy tool used by the ECB to control inflation?

Open market operations
Reserve requirements
Discount rate
Marginal lending facility

What is the target inflation rate for the euro area?

2%
3%
4%
5%

What is the Eurosystem?

The ECB and the national central banks of the euro area.
The ECB and the central banks of all EU member states.
The ECB and the central banks of the G7 countries.
The ECB and the central banks of the BRICS countries.

What is the role of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB)?

To promote the smooth operation of payment systems.
To manage the euro currency.
To conduct foreign exchange operations.
To supervise banks in the euro area.

What is the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM)?

A system for supervising banks in the euro area.
A system for supervising banks in the EU.
A system for supervising banks in the G7 countries.
A system for supervising banks in the BRICS countries.

What is the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM)?

A system for resolving failing banks in the euro area.
A system for resolving failing banks in the EU.
A system for resolving failing banks in the G7 countries.
A system for resolving failing banks in the BRICS countries.

What is the role of the European Central Bank in the international monetary system?

To represent the euro area in international financial institutions.
To conduct foreign exchange operations.
To manage the euro currency's exchange rate.
To promote financial stability in the global economy.

What is the relationship between the European Central Bank and the European Commission?

The ECB is independent of the European Commission.
The ECB is accountable to the European Commission.
The ECB is a part of the European Commission.
The ECB is supervised by the European Commission.

What is the relationship between the European Central Bank and the European Parliament?

The ECB is accountable to the European Parliament.
The ECB is independent of the European Parliament.
The ECB is a part of the European Parliament.
The ECB is supervised by the European Parliament.

What is the relationship between the European Central Bank and the Council of the European Union?

The ECB is accountable to the Council of the European Union.
The ECB is independent of the Council of the European Union.
The ECB is a part of the Council of the European Union.
The ECB is supervised by the Council of the European Union.

What is the role of the European Central Bank in the European Union's economic governance framework?

To provide economic advice to the European Commission.
To participate in the European Semester process.
To monitor the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact.
All of the above.

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