Answer: d. Commercial paper can be issued by virtually any firm so long as it is willing to pay the going interest rate.
Explanation:
Commercial Paper refers to a short term debt instrument that large Corporations and banks can issue to enable them pay off short term obligations.
While Commercial Paper does not need to be registered with the SEC if it falls under a period of 9 months for it to mature, it is not for every institution.
Only large Institutions and Banks can afford to issue commercial Paper due to risk concerns and so not all firms can issue Commercial Paper.