1. What is the 1-year probability of default assuming the same swap spread and recovery rate above:
(a) 14.37%; (b) 9.52%; (c) 29.47%; (d) 38.27%.
swap spread = 750bps
recovery rate = 25%
2. The reference entities for the largest positions in credit default swaps are in:
(a) sovereign debt; (b) U.S. interest rates; (c) small cap stocks; (d) other swaps;
3. If the implied default probability on a 5-year credit default swap is 39:35%, and the swap spread is 750 bps. what is the recovery rate:
(a) 10%; (b) 40%; (c) 1,200 bps; (d) 25%