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Personal Financial Literacy

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Margo signed a lease to rent a small building for her business. In exchange for the use of the facility, Margo will pay monthly rent. What component of a legally binding contract does the rent represent?

a)

Competent parties

b)

Consideration

c)

Legality

d)

Agreement

2.

An offer must be made by one party and accepted by the other party in order for a contract to be

a)

put in written form.

b)

notarized.

c)

legally binding.

d)

interpreted correctly.

3.

Which of the following is an example of involuntary debt:

a)

Unsecured line of credit

b)

Automobile loan

c)

Fixed-rate mortgage

d)

Court judgment lien

4.

A "spoof," or a fake email that appears real, is part of what investment scam?

a)

Pump and dump

b)

A pyramid scheme

c)

Affinity fraud

d)

Phishing

5.

Which of the following is an example of a regulation that protects investors:

a)

Brokerage firms are required to abide by equal opportunity employment laws.

b)

Individuals are not allowed to purchase and sell more than five stocks per week.

c)

Companies must honestly and publicly disclose their business information.

d)

Newspapers and magazines are not allowed to report on stock market trends.

6.

When providing services to clients, financial professionals have the responsibility to supply

a)

accurate information.

b)

payment options

c)

credit counseling.

d)

. bank statements.

7.

What should you do if a financial client reports a problem with her/his portfolio?

a)

Call the client back later after s/he has calmed down.

b)

Apologize and resolve the problem immediately

c)

Ask the manager to return the client's call.

d)

Waive the client's fees for his/her next five transactions.

8.

Which of the following is typically an effective method to build trusting relationships with financial clients:

a)

Contacting clients only when problems arise with their accounts

b)

Using precise technical language when explaining financial products

c)

Asking others in the organization to follow up after sales transactions

d)

Explaining the benefits and drawbacks of different financial products

9.

The inputs that allow businesses to operate are called economic

a)

incentives

b)

services

c)

models

d)

resources

10.

One of the main reasons why individuals make investments based on their future financial needs is to

a)

develop a living will

b)

avoid paying taxes

c)

set up a trust fund

d)

generate retirement income

11.

What economic activity examines how money payments are divided between resource owners and producers?

a)

production

b)

consumption

c)

exchange

d)

distribution

12.

John gets up, dresses, brushes his teeth, eats breakfast, goes to school, buys gum at the school store, and reports to his first class. Which of these would be considered an economic activity?

a)

brushing teeth

b)

eating breakfast

c)

buying gum

d)

going to class

13.

The main reason people are willing to face possible business risks is

a)

jobs

b)

profit

c)

power

d)

security

14.

Some businesses are able to avoid potential risks by taking actions to __________ them

a)

eliminate

b)

overlook

c)

examine

d)

disregard

15.

When a nation's inflation rate is low, what do prices tend to do?

a)

fluctuate daily

b)

increase dramatically

c)

remain stable

d)

reduce currency values

16.

Which of the following statements is true about inflation:

a)

it increases when the money supply decreases

b)

it has little effect on consumers' ability to save

c)

it is usually caused by supply surplus

d)

it decreases the value of money

17.

When two parties work together to negotiate a result that is mutually beneficial, it is called a __________ outcome.

a)

lose-lose

b)

win-lose

c)

win-win

d)

lose-win

18.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cash as a form of financial exchange:

a)

the risk of theft decreases

b)

Cash payments often incur fees

c)

There is a higher risk of fraud

d)

It is easy to steal or lose

19.

Which of the following is a name for a medium of exchange accepted and backed by the government as payment for goods and services:

a)

currency

b)

credit cards

c)

money market accounts

d)

certificates of deposit

20.

Marshall's employer pays him for the work that he performs while on the job. This is an example of

a)

passive revenue

b)

earned income

c)

capital gains

d)

transfer payments

21.

What is a primary consideration when evaluating the time value of money?

a)

Tariffs

b)

Premiums

c)

Credit Limit

d)

Interest Rate

22.

The arrangement by which businesses or individuals can purchase now and pay later is known as

a)

credit

b)

capacity

c)

interest

d)

collateral

23.

Which of the following is a type of credit card that can be used to make purchases from a variety of participating businesses:

a)

Hotel

b)

Retail Store

c)

Bank

d)

Petroleum

24.

If you purchase a car, which type of credit are you most likely to use?

a)

regular

b)

installment

c)

budget

d)

revolving

25.

Jordan buys a sofa from a local furniture store that advertises "90 days same as cash." She's able to have the sofa delivered to her house immediately without paying anything. However, if she doesn't pay for the sofa within the 90-day period, she'll be subject to finance charges. Jordan bought the sofa using a __________ credit account.

a)

revolving

b)

budget

c)

regular

d)

installment

26.

Which of the following statements about retirement is true:

a)

You will be in retirement only about 15 years.

b)

You have plenty of time to start saving for retirement.

c)

You can depend on Social Security for your basic living expenses.

d)

Saving even a little bit each month will help.

27.

When there is not enough of a resource available for everyone to have as much of it as desired, the resource is

a)

natural

b)

unlimited

c)

limited

d)

human

28.

One advantage to setting attainable goals is that you

a)

work harder to achieve a very high goal

b)

can measure your progress

c)

are less likely to become discouraged

d)

can picture it in your mind

29.

Scarlet is setting her personal financial goals. What is the first step she should take to reaching her financial goals?

a)

Automate payments

b)

Prioritize her goals

c)

Evaluate her budget

d)

Make a list of her goals

30.

Fayth is developing her personal budget. She intends to save 10% of her income, use 38% of her income for housing and utilities, spend 14% on food, devote 20% to transportation, and set aside the rest for clothing, recreation, and entertainment. She earns $958 per pay period. How much money does she plan to spend on clothing, recreation, and entertainment each pay period?

a)

$306.56

b)

$134.12

c)

$288.34

d)

$172.44

31.

Which of the following is a strategy to help with tracking expenses:

a)

Estimate fixed expenses

b)

Only use cash payments

c)

Spend as little as possible

d)

Keep receipts

32.

Zach invested $300 in the stock market. With the stock market's average yearly gain of 10 percent, his original $300 grew to $330 after one year. In two years' time, his $300 became $363. The year after that, his original investment had become $399. Zach's investment grew as a result of

a)

globalization

b)

opportunity cost

c)

banking services

d)

compounding

33.

To be able to pay for unexpected car repairs and/or to replace broken home appliances, it is important to

a)

eliminate entertainment expenses

b)

make long-term investments

c)

save money for emergency situations

d)

use tax returns to purchase treasury bonds

34.

Which of the following is a reason to invest your money:

a)

Investing can help you reach your long-term financial goals.

b)

You will receive a lower rate of return than from a savings account.

c)

When you invest, you earn a lot of money in a very short period of time.

d)

There is no risk involved in investing in the stock market.

35.

Viola wants to go on a vacation sometime in the next year. How should she generate the money she needs for the trip?

a)

invest her money in the stock market

b)

put her money in a savings account

c)

take some money from her emergency fund

d)

put the expenses for the trip on a credit card

36.

What type of services do property taxes typically fund?

a)

State/Provincial education programs and federal correctional facilities

b)

National security programs and local road repairs

c)

Local fire departments and local law-enforcement agencies

d)

State/Provincial colleges and state/provincial social welfare initiatives

37.

Your annual income, an inheritance, and the money from the sale of an asset are all considered events that contribute toward your

a)

tax loophole

b)

untaxable income

c)

tax liability

d)

sales tax

38.

Brad earns $8.70 per hour as a delivery truck driver. If he works more than 40 hours during the regular Monday through Friday work week, he earns time and one-half for those extra hours. He earns double time when he works on holidays. Last week, Brad worked 11 hours on Monday, 8 hours on Tuesday, 9.5 hours on Wednesday, 9 hours on Thursday and Friday, and 5 hours on Saturday, which was a holiday. What were Brad's gross earnings last week?

a)

$519.83

b)

$448.05

c)

$491.55

d)

$548.10

39.

Melissa writes checks to pay for her rent, utilities, and groceries, and she keeps a record of all these transactions in her check register. Keeping an accurate check register helps Melissa

a)

understand the checking account's restrictions and fees

b)

determine when she needs to add funds to her savings account

c)

track the amount of money she has spent

d)

decide when to order new checks

40.

Reconciling a personal bank statement is the process of determining any differences between the bank statement balance and the

a)

installment amount

b)

balance sheet

c)

checkbook balance

d)

deposit slips

41.

As Tom uses his credit card to make purchases in a responsible manner, he should remember that credit is a(n)

a)

tax

b)

privilege

c)

asset

d)

loan

42.

Eito's credit report shows that his credit score has dropped over the past nine months. What is the most important thing Eito can do to improve his credit score?

a)

close all of his older credit cards

b)

apply for another credit card

c)

pay his bills by the date they are due

d)

increase the amount of money owed

43.

Monitoring financial accounts and reading bank statements on a regular basis can help detect activities associated with

a)

personal hijacking

b)

property infringement

c)

identity theft

d)

securities fraud

44.

Justin's gross income for the year is $37,800. He contributes $2,000 per year to an approved retirement plan. Justin is single and claims one exemption for himself. The amount of the exemption is $3,650. He is taking the $5,700 standard deduction for a person filing an income tax return as an individual. What is Justin's taxable income?

a)

$28,450

b)

$26,450

c)

$32,100

d)

$35,800

45.

Juliet and Tony send their young son to a day care center. Instead of writing a check each month to pay the center, they signed a form allowing the center to automatically take the money from their checking account at the bank each month. This type of bill paying is called

a)

endorsement

b)

online bill pay

c)

manual bill pay

d)

direct withdrawal

46.

What is a tip to aid in paying bills on time?

a)

Notify businesses to let them know that time extensions will be needed.

b)

Pay bills as soon as they arrive.

c)

Require businesses to use direct deposit into your account.

d)

Set aside two times a month to pay bills.

47.

When Jasmine got her credit card bill, she was surprised to see that she was charged an extremely high annual fee. Jasmine could have avoided this situation by

a)

applying for a lower interest rate.

b)

opening multiple credit card accounts.

c)

paying her credit card bill on time.

d)

closely reading the terms and conditions

48.

Amira is trying to choose a financial institution. She likes to do her banking in person, and she wants to make sure she selects an institution that's customer friendly. She wants good interest rates and low fees, and she'd also prefer to invest with a not-for-profit institution. Amira should invest her money in a(n)

a)

credit union

b)

Internet bank

c)

commercial bank

d)

investment bank

49.

Which of the following is an important topic to discuss with a potential investment advisor?

a)

marital status

b)

hometown

c)

fees

d)

personal wealth

50.

Mark has decided to hire a financial planner to help him plan his long-term financial goals. Which of the following should he do to ensure he finds someone he can trust:

a)

search online

b)

obtain referrals from close friends

c)

interview potential candidates

d)

contact his bank

51.

Rosie is in the process of choosing a financial-services provider, but she has so many options that she feels overwhelmed. What is the first step she should take?

a)

Ask the financial-services provider for references.

b)

Ask herself, “What kinds of financial services do I want?”

c)

Ask the financial-services provider how much s/he charges.

d)

Find out what licenses the financial-services provider holds.

52.

If you are nearing retirement, which investing approach will you use?

a)

conservative

b)

tax-minimizing

c)

moderate

d)

aggressive

53.

Which of the following is a qualitative measure examined through fundamental analysis:

a)

company's profitability

b)

earnings per share

c)

comparison of sales over a five-year period

d)

Backgrounds of management

54.

Kyle wants to purchase stock in a public corporation. Where can he quickly find current financial information about the corporation's performance?

a)

the corporation's website

b)

an employee handbook

c)

a local newspaper

d)

the corporation's product catalog

55.

While Chase was reviewing his stock performance, he saw that his commodities investment dropped .002 points from Monday's close to Tuesday's close. This drop is called the

a)

true value

b)

net change

c)

net worth

d)

true yield

56.

What is a benefit of investing in mutual funds?

a)

Investors earn interest because it is a lending investment.

b)

Investors are guaranteed a minimal amount of return.

c)

Investors have access to a fund manager's expertise.

d)

Investors' fees are waived because it is an ownership investment.

57.

Sheila decides to invest some of her money. She doesn't like to take big risks, and she wants to be able to access all of her money at all times. She also doesn't mind not earning much interest. Sheila should invest her money in a

a)

savings account

b)

stock

c)

certificate of deposit (CD)

d)

money market account (MMA)

58.

Which of the following are examples of ownership investments:

a)

Certificates of deposit and bonds

b)

Savings accounts and stocks

c)

Stocks and bonds

d)

Collectibles and real estate

59.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of investing in a mutual fund:

a)

potentially high fees

b)

potential loss of time and effort

c)

low potential for return

d)

penalty for early withdrawal

60.

Which of the following investments gives the investor part ownership of a corporation:

a)

real estate

b)

money market accounts

c)

stock

d)

collectibles

61.

Many employers match employees' pretax contributions to their

a)

Roth IRA

b)

Traditional IRAs

c)

401(k) plans

d)

Keogh plans

62.

A good retirement plan usually accounts for increasing __________ costs

a)

mortage

b)

medical care

c)

life insurance

d)

legal

63.

Which of the following is a true statement about financial ratios?

a)

Earnings are reported according to such a strict set of rules that it is easy to compare them from year to year and from company to company.

b)

Financial ratios have limited use for anyone besides financial managers and investors.

c)

Investors can rely on reputable, independent sources for analysis of financial statements

d)

A line-by-line analysis of a company's financial statements is the best way to understand the value of its stock.

64.

When should an investor sell his/her investments?

a)

When the investments lose in the short term

b)

Not very often

c)

When the investor feels like making a change

d)

Frequently

65.

Which of the following types of insurance do businesses frequently offer as part of their employee benefit plan:

a)

health

b)

automobile

c)

liability

d)

property

66.

When a customer slips on a wet floor in Ruchita's restaurant, he breaks his ankle. He decides to sue her business. Luckily, Ruchita doesn't have to pay the damages because she has __________ insurance.

a)

property

b)

life

c)

liability

d)

health

67.

A common transference device is a(n)

a)

contingency plan

b)

smoke alarm

c)

insurance policy

d)

risk checklist

68.

To make sure it was billed correctly, the Westworth Agency compared the bill that it received from the Cyan Printing Company against the original

a)

item number

b)

price quotation

c)

delivery date

d)

inventory report

69.

Janet, an employee with an advertising agency, has a question about an invoice she received. Who is the best person for Janet to contact to obtain the desired information?

a)

the invoice originator

b)

the agency's accounts receivable clerk

c)

the departmental supervisor

d)

the agency's attorney

70.

If Danita invests $6,000 at a simple annual interest rate of 5%, the future value of her investment at the end of a five-year period will be

a)

$1,650

b)

$1,500

c)

$4,500

d)

$1,200

71.

Why is estate planning important?

a)

keeps your assets from going through probate court

b)

maximizes the amount of money that goes to foundations

c)

encourages you to develop financial goals

d)

ensures that your assets are divided the way you want them to be

72.

Lower APR means __________ monthly payments.

a)

higher

b)

lower

c)

stable

d)

fluctuating

73.

Which of the following is a work-life balance benefit a business may offer to attract and keep talented employees:

a)

worker's compensation

b)

competitive pay

c)

flexible scheduling

d)

health insurance

74.

Deena is researching investment options. How can she best evaluate the authority of a source of information?

a)

check to see if facts and statistics are cited

b)

see when the source was published

c)

look into the author's credentials

d)

look for potential signs of bias

75.

Jamie carries comprehensive insurance coverage and is involved in a car accident. The other driver carries liability and collision insurance. Jamie's car is destroyed, and both insurance companies determine that Jamie is at fault for the accident. Who is responsible for paying for damages to Jamie's car?

a)

the other driver's insurance company

b)

her insurance company

c)

the other driver

d)

Jamie must pay all damages herself

76.

A business might be involved in insurance fraud if it

a)

calculates the value of property

b)

attempts to reduce the coverage

c)

overestimates the amount of loss

d)

limits its scope of liability

77.

Chris started working in a stable as a horse trainer, but later decided he would rather give riding lessons for a living. This is an example of a goal being

a)

measurable

b)

effective

c)

specific

d)

dynamic

78.

Which of the following is a benefit of writing down your goal:

a)

changing your goal when necessary

b)

clarifying the goal in your own mind

c)

picturing what it would be like to reach your goal

d)

sequencing smaller subgoals

79.

Which of the following is an example of gathering information before making a decision:

a)

reading novels

b)

writing letters

c)

asking questions

d)

watching movies

80.

Because Jason objectively reviewed all the facts from a variety of perspectives before making his business decision, he was basing his decision on

a)

emotion

b)

logic

c)

intuition

d)

experiences

81.

Following a business employee for a few days to obtain information about that particular career is an example of

a)

personal interviewing

b)

volunteering

c)

serving an internship

d)

job shadowing

82.

Individuals who are interested in certain occupations should also find out if they have the necessary

a)

patience

b)

attitudes

c)

aptitudes

d)

behavior

83.

Because Alexa enjoys working with children and has a knack for developing fun activities that help them understand puzzles and numerical formulas, she might consider a career as a

a)

graphic designer

b)

math teacher

c)

computer programmer

d)

financial planner

84.

An individual who wants to pursue a career in the marketing segment of business might obtain an entrylevel position as a(n)

a)

apprentice plant manager

b)

junior bookkeeper

c)

customer service representative

d)

assistant office supervisor

85.

What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?

a)

professional experience

b)

educational background

c)

contact information

d)

salary requirements

86.

Lauren was filling out an employment application and encountered a question for which she was unsure of the answer. What should she do?

a)

mark down "personal"

b)

leave a blank space

c)

make up an answer

d)

write in "unknown"

87.

Which of the following is the most desirable outcome for a job seeker who sends a letter of application to a business:

a)

a telephone call from the business

b)

a letter from the business

c)

a job interview for the applicant

d)

a request for a resume from the applicant

88.

People most often write letters of application when responding to job leads they have found

a)

in publicity brochures

b)

on the Internet

c)

in business windows

d)

through networking

89.

Which of the following are the best references to list in a résumé:

a)

former employees

b)

family members

c)

coworkers

d)

classmates

90.

An effective résumé provides a prospective employer with the information needed to judge the applicant's qualifications without being

a)

detailed

b)

lengthy

c)

specific

d)

concise

91.

The purpose of loan products is to provide

a)

interest

b)

collateral

c)

income

d)

financing

92.

Insurance companies are regulated and supervised in order to

a)

maximize the profits of the insurance industry as a whole.

b)

protect customers from unfair or discriminatory treatment.

c)

improve the relationships among insurance companies.

d)

encourage insurance companies to be more efficient.

93.

When health insurance is available through an employer, the cost to the employee is typically

a)

higher than an individual policy

b)

lower than an individual policy

c)

paid for by the employer

d)

paid for by the government

94.

One reason why many workers begin their careers in entry-level jobs is because these jobs

a)

are limited to small businesses

b)

offer very low compensation

c)

provide no room for advancement

d)

require little or no experience

95.

Jack tells his broker he wants to purchase 50 shares of ABC stock. Jack is placing a __________ order.

a)

buy

b)

shop

c)

sell

d)

limit

96.

Which of the following is a way that businesses can include consumer protection as part of product/service management:

a)

testing products very carefully

b)

promoting products to target audiences

c)

modifying products to meet consumer demand

d)

marketing products in new geographic areas

97.

Which of the following might a business experience if it failed to provide adequate consumer protection:

a)

personal injury

b)

property damage

c)

physical harm

d)

financial loss

98.

How do government regulations that protect consumers most often impact businesses?

a)

they can increase a business's expenses

b)

product development can be less expensive

c)

they allow businesses to avoid correcting problems

d)

businesses are able to carry less insurance

99.

. Jane is considering whether or not to hire Mateo to be her financial advisor. Which of the following is the best question for Jane to ask to help her negotiate a lower fee from Mateo:

a)

"What is the lowest price you can give me?"

b)

"What can you offer that no one else can?"

c)

"What prices do your competitors offer?"

d)

"Why do I have to pay fees?"

100.

What kind of risk is a flood that causes a business to close for three weeks?

a)

Financial

b)

Speculative

c)

Pure

d)

Operational