Banking Basics Questions

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When seeking to open a bank account, which of the following is needed? a. Blank checks, b. Government-issued identification, c. Recommendation letter, d. School transcript

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Government-issued identification

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A certificate of deposit (CD) differs from a traditional savings account in what way?

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CDs must remain untouched for a fixed period of time

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Which investment is characterized by being insured by the FDIC or NCUA, having the lowest interest rate of all investments, and may limit the number of withdrawals per month?

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Traditional savings account

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Which of the following is a financial institution that handles money, including keeping it safe for saving or commercial purposes? Options: Payday lender, Check cashing service, Pawn shop

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Bank

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When choosing between using a bank or a credit union, which of the following is an advantage that credit unions generally have in comparison to banks? Options: Advanced online banking technology, Greater variety in services offered, Owned by members, who may vote and elect board of directors, More branches/locations

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Owned by members, who may vote and elect board of directors

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When the federal government raises interest rates, which of the following is generally impacted positively for a consumer? Credit card payment, Real estate investment, Savings account, Stock investment

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Savings account

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The Rule of 72 is used to calculate what?

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The amount of time it will take for an investment to double in value

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The phrase “balancing a checkbook” refers to which practice?

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Comparing bank statements to withdrawal records (checks, ATM, ETF) to track spending

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If one spends more money than they have in their bank account, they are charged a what?

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Overdraft fee

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When one is inspecting a banking or credit statement and discovers several charges they did not make, the individual is most likely a victim of what?

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Identify theft