Lesson 8.3 Types of Currency

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What are financial exchanges?

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors have contributed to the evolution of financial exchange forms?

• Technological innovations

• Shifts in consumer practices

• Global trade expansion

• Interest rates

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a checking account?

• A deposit account that allows for easy and frequent cash deposits and withdrawals.

• A form of payment that is dated and signed by the payor.

• A network for processing electronic financial transactions in batches.

• A method for sending funds directly and quickly between bank accounts.

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What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using checks for payments?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ACH and Wire Transfer is correct?

• ACH is used for immediate, large transactions and has higher fees.

• Wire Transfer is used for direct deposits and payments and has lower fees.

• ACH is slower and has lower fees, while Wire Transfer is faster and has higher fees.

• Wire Transfer is used for recurring transactions and has reduced fraud risk.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are advantages of using debit cards?

• Easy to obtain

• Widely accepted

• Automated payments

• Builds credit score

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List two disadvantages of using debit cards.

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Explain how debit cards discourage overspending compared to credit cards.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key difference between debit cards and credit cards?

• Debit cards allow you to spend money you already have, while credit cards let you borrow money.

• Debit cards build your credit score, while credit cards do not.

• Debit cards offer rewards and perks, while credit cards do not.

• Debit cards are only accepted at ATMs, while credit cards are accepted everywhere.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are advantages of credit cards?

• Easy to carry

• Rewards and perks

• ATM fees

• Builds credit score

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using credit cards?

• Easy to overspend

• Convenience

• Instant transactions

• Security

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of digital wallets?

• PayPal

• Venmo

• Apple Pay

• Google Wallet

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How might the reliance on devices and internet impact the accessibility of digital and mobile payments for different users?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of digital and mobile payments?

• Convenience

• Security

• Reliance on devices and internet

• Instant transactions

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Explain how technological innovations have impacted the forms of financial exchange.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand the different types of currency in personal finance?

• It helps make informed financial decisions

• It is required for all jobs

• It only matters for international travel

• It is not relevant to daily life

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What are the different forms of financial exchange discussed in this lesson?

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What are some ways that forms of financial exchange have evolved over time?