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Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins
What is the ONLY thing you cannot do within a checking account?
make deposits
invest in stocks
write checks
withdraw money
The card you use to both access funds in your bank account and pay for goods and services is:
a credit card
a birthday card
a gift card
a debit card
Writing a check is the same thing as:
making a withdrawal
getting the bank to issue a cashier's check
using a debit card
using a credit card
What can I NOT do with a debit card?
withdraw money at an ATM
deposit money at an ATM
transfer money from one of my accounts to another
transfer money to another person's account
If I use my debit card for a purchase, I have to put in my PIN number. If I want to use my debit card for a credit purchase, I have to:
also use my PIN number
sign a sales slip
use a different card
provide additional ID
When I use my debit card, the money is almost immediately taken from my account.
true
false
If I have an account and a debit card, the financial institution will automatically issue me a credit card, too.
true
false
An advantage of having a savings account is that the funds are immediately available when I need them.
true
false
An advantage of a savings account is that the interest rate is high.
true
false
The contents of a safety deposit box are not insured by the FDIC, but banks can offer insurance if the items are lost or destroyed.
true
false
When I write a check for more than I have in the bank it is called:
a felony
an overdraft
a fee
grounds for closing my account
Overdraft protection means if I write a check for more than I have in the account, the bank will cover the check and I don't have to pay them back.
true
false
If I pay someone by check for a chair and it turns out to be damaged, I can refuse to pay by requesting the bank put a stop payment order on it.
true
false
If I pay someone by check for a chair and it turns out to be damaged, I can refuse to pay by requesting the bank put a stop payment order on it.
true
false
A cashier's check is NOT
guaranteed by the bank
purchased from the bank
used to make a payment
able to bounce (be returned for nonpayment)
A certified check is a personal check that is: (choose 3)
stamped certified by a bank official
guaranteed as being covered by the money in my account.
only deliverable by the bank
immediately deducted from my account, making those funds unavailable.
I must have a checking or savings account to get a money order.
true
false
What are pawn shops?
Buy and sell goods.
They charge high interests on tangible assets.
The Cash checks at a high interest.
What are pawn shops?
Buy and sell goods.
They charge high interests on tangible assets.
The Cash checks at a high interest.
What of the following is true? Bank... (more than 1 answer)
is a financial institution
is a financial intermediary
is a private business and is not regulated
connects customers that have capital deficits to customers with capital surpluses
accepts deposits and channels those deposits into lending activities
What of the following is true? Bank... (more than 1 answer)
is a financial institution
is a financial intermediary
is a private business and is not regulated
connects customers that have capital deficits to customers with capital surpluses
accepts deposits and channels those deposits into lending activities
Which types of banks can you name? (more than one answer)
Central bank
Investment bank
Non-profit bank
Commercial bank
What are the functions of commercial banks? (more than one answer)
maintain record of Government revenue and expenditure
determine foreign exchange rates
exchange foreign currencies
receive deposits
give loans
What functions have the merchant banks? (more than one answer)
raise funds for industry on the various financial markets
determine foreign exchange rates
finance international trade
receive deposits
What are the main functions implemented by the Central bank? (4)
It prints the national currency and determines foreign exchange rates
it advises the Government on monetary and credit policies and maintains record of Government revenue and expenditure
offer stockbroking and portfolio management services to rich corporate and individual clients
it decides on the interest rates for bank deposits and bank loans
maintain deposit accounts of all other banks and advances money to other banks, when needed
What differs merchant bank from commercial one? (one answer)
Merchant banks work mainly with the government
Merchant banks work mainly with individuals
Merchant banks deal mainly with businesses
Merchant banks deal mainly with commercial banks
What differs merchant bank from commercial one? (one answer)
Merchant banks work mainly with the government
Merchant banks work mainly with individuals
Merchant banks deal mainly with businesses
Merchant banks deal mainly with commercial banks
What differs merchant bank from commercial one? (one answer)
Merchant banks work mainly with the government
Merchant banks work mainly with individuals
Merchant banks deal mainly with businesses
Merchant banks deal mainly with commercial banks
What are the main types of deposits? (more than one answer)
Current Deposit
Interest Deposit
Fixed deposit
Savings deposit
What is the difference between current and fixed deposit? (one answer)
Current deposit is only for small sums of money
Fixed deposits can be withdrawn any time, but current deposits can not
Current deposits can be withdrawn any time, but fixed deposits can not
What types of loans do you know? (more than one answer)
Savings
Cash credit
overdraft
current
Mortage
What are the primary functions of commercial banks? (more than one)
accepting deposits
collection of checks
granting loans
foreign exchange
Which of the following are the secondary functions of the commercial banks? (three answers)
collection of checks
transfer of funds
dealing in foreign exchange
accepting deposits
lending money
What is a minimum interest rate? (one answer)
This is the discount rate, at which the central bank makes secured loans to government
This is the discount rate, at which the central bank makes secured loans to individuals
This is the discount rate, at which the central bank makes secured loans to business
This is the discount rate, at which the central bank makes secured loans to commercial banks
What is collateral? (one answer)
Hollywood movie with Tom Cruise
an asset to secure the loan
the board of directors of the central bank
member of bank staff
Who are blue chips? (one answer)
Very rich bankers
Wealthy government officers
poor people
very safe large companies
Which of the following are services granted by the banks? (more than one answer)
Mobile banking
Net-banking
Collateral
ATM
Safeguarding
