Options Test

Options Knowledge Test

Instructions: Answer all 25 questions. Each question is worth 4 points. Total score: 100 points.

Attempt Limit: You may take this test up to 3 times using the same email address.





1. Can options expire?

2. When is a Call option considered ITM?

3. What does ATM mean in options?

4. Why do options lose value as expiration approaches?

5. Which Greek is most related to time decay?

6. What is the main risk of buying options?

7. What is extrinsic value?

8. What are LEAPS?

9. What is intrinsic value?

10. What does Theta measure?

11. What does Vega measure?

12. What is a short option position?

13. Why do far OTM options usually cost less?

14. What usually happens to implied volatility after earnings?

15. What is trading volume in options?

16. What does time value mean in options?

17. What is the expiration date?

18. Why are options often expensive before major news events?

19. What does Delta measure?

20. Which Greek measures directional exposure?

21. Which factor usually decreases an option’s value over time?

22. What is Theta decay?

23. Higher implied volatility generally causes option premiums to:

24. Why are liquid options preferable?

25. What is an options chain?

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