[crntaylor]

> I would also REALLY hope that somebody who is applying for a job in finance understands the bond prices and interest rates.

You'd be surprised at how many people can't answer instantly. Or how many people can't give a convincing description of what a share is, and what rights it gives you.

These are all easy questions, which to my mind is the point. The fact that someone can answer them doesn't tell you much, but if someone can't answer them then you need to think very hard about whether to hire them.