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Finances Exam Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The amount of money in your checking account is your

a)

balance.

b)

statement.

c)

interest.

2.

When you earn money on both your principal and interest, you are earning

a)

complex interest.

b)

generous interest.

c)

compound interest.

d)

simple interest.

3.

A not-for-profit, member-owned, financial cooperative is a

a)

commercial bank.

b)

savings & loan.

c)

credit union.

d)

cyberbank.

4.

Your __, linked to your checking account, allows you to withdraw funds from an ATM and make purchases.

a)

charge card

b)

debit card

c)

credit card

d)

library card

5.

The __ insures bank deposits up to $250,000.

a)

FDIC

b)

FCC

c)

FTC

d)

FDA

6.

An __ is a check written without sufficient funds to cover it.

a)

accident

b)

overdraft

c)

asset

d)

debit

7.

You deposit money into your __ account and then use an ATM or write checks to withdraw money as needed.

a)

savings

b)

CD

c)

checking

d)

IRA

8.

Convenience, 24/7 bill-paying, and being able to check your balance anywhere you have an internet connection are all positives to

a)

bricks and mortar.

b)

online banking.

c)

passbook savings account.

d)

Google banking.

9.

A __ has a federal or state charter, is owned by stockholders, and offers accounts to individuals and businesses.

a)

commercial bank

b)

credit union

c)

trust

d)

savings and loan

10.

Adjusting your checking account balance to match your statement is called

a)

reconciling.

b)

savings.

c)

homework.

d)

unnecessary.

11.

The federal law that establishes the 40-hour work week, federal minimum wage, sets guidelines for overtime pay, and restricts child labor is the

a)

Fair Labor Standards Act.

b)

Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

c)

Occupational and Safety Act.

d)

Equal Opportunity Employment Act.

12.

Teen workers work predominantly in 3 sectors: __, retail, and service jobs.

a)

agriculture

b)

delivery

c)

restaurants

d)

medical

13.

__ such as sick pay, vacation time, and other company-provided supplements to income are additional factors to consider when looking for a job.

a)

Benefits

b)

Bonuses

c)

Investments

d)

Extras

14.

Effective July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage was set at __ per hour.

a)

$5.85

b)

$6.55

c)

$7.25

d)

$8.60

15.

Teens may work unlimited hours once they reach __ years of age.

a)

14

b)

16

c)

18

d)

20

16.

Gross income is before __ are removed from the paycheck.

a)

payroll taxes

b)

benefits

c)

commissions

d)

bonuses

17.

Your compensation at work includes wages and

a)

profits.

b)

capital gains.

c)

fringe benefits.

d)

extras.

18.

Tips are the money workers in __ receive from customers.

a)

white collar jobs

b)

sales positions

c)

the service industry

d)

teaching

19.

Transfer payments are income provided by __ to individuals who are not working.

a)

other workers

b)

businesses

c)

government

20.

When you receive a percentage of your sales as income you are working on

a)

commission.

b)

probation.

c)

salary.

d)

benefits.

21.

When speaking of risk, using a seatbelt is the best example of

a)

transferring risk.

b)

reducing risk.

c)

avoiding risk.

d)

engaging risk.

22.

When speaking of risk, buying an electronics rider for your renter's insurance is an example of

a)

assuming risk.

b)

reducing risk.

c)

transferring risk.

d)

avoiding risk.

23.

When speaking of risk, bungee jumping is an example of

a)

assuming risk.

b)

reducing risk.

c)

transferring risk.

d)

avoiding risk.

24.

Consumers are advised to use the ATM inside their bank to prevent

a)

skimming.

b)

lurking.

c)

phishing.

d)

pretexting.

25.

You are buying a tablet online. Which of these payment options gives the most consumer protection?

a)

Credit card

b)

Wire transfer

c)

Debit card

d)

Check

26.

Experts agree you should have 6 to 9 months of living expenses set aside in a savings account. This is called

a)

a fixed expense account.

b)

an emergency fund.

c)

a transfer fund.

d)

a backup plan.

27.

Expenditures that can be reduced or eliminated if necessary are called __ expenses.

a)

allowable

b)

flexible

c)

fixed

d)

required

28.

You notice a $35 fee when you are reconciling your bank statement and remember that you used your debit card before you deposited your paycheck. This service fee is most likely what the bank charges for

a)

issuing a debit card.

b)

an overdraft.

c)

having an account.

d)

maintaining a minimum balance.

29.

Which technique discourages impulse spending?

a)

Free samples

b)

Shelf placement

c)

Wait time

d)

Advertisements

30.

Financial experts encourage teens to PYF (pay yourself first). When do they recommend to PYF?

a)

Before paying your bills

b)

At the end of the month

c)

When you create your budget

d)

At Christmas and on your birthday

31.

Establishing a steady work history and paying bills on time are good ways to

a)

build a credit history.

b)

show good characters to potential creditors.

c)

go into debt.

d)

ruin your credit.

32.

Using the 20/10 rule, you should not borrow more than __ percent of your yearly net income (excluding housing).

a)

10

b)

20

c)

30

d)

40

33.

The __ on your credit card represents the maximum amount the creditor will allow you to spend.

a)

credit limit

b)

APR

c)

finance charge

d)

monthly payment

34.

If you pay your credit card balance in full during the __, usually you can avoid all finance charges.

a)

month

b)

promotional period

c)

grace period

d)

year

35.

The Truth-in-Lending Act provides guidelines for the way that creditors

a)

collect debts.

b)

disclose information to you.

c)

figure interest computation.

36.

Pretexting, dumpster diving, skimming, and phishing are all ways crooks try to steal your

a)

belongings.

b)

car.

c)

identity.

d)

house.

37.

The __ provides ways to resolve disputes on your credit statements.

a)

Fair Credit Billing Act

b)

Truth-in-Lending Act

c)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

d)

Consumer Bill of Rights

38.

Your history of repaying debt can be referred to as this "C":

a)

capital.

b)

character.

c)

capacity.

d)

clarity.

39.

With __ credit you can charge up to a set amount, you receive a billing statement each month, and you must pay at least a set minimum amount.

a)

installment

b)

closed-ended

c)

open-ended

40.

The cost of credit for one year expressed as a percentage is the

a)

APR.

b)

APY.

c)

interest.

d)

credit limit.

41.

The original consumer rights introduced by JFK included these:

a)

Choose, Safety, Be informed, Be heard.

b)

Choose, Safety, Redress, Be informed.

c)

Safety, Redress, Consumer Education, Be heard.

42.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of people is

a)

small claims.

b)

tort action.

c)

class action.

d)

criminal case.

43.

The __ is a not for profit organization that promotes a fair and honest marketplace.

a)

BBB (Better Business Bureau)

b)

CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

c)

MAA (Marketplace Advocate Association)

d)

UN (United Nations)

44.

__ is a formal discussion to reach a decision or resolve a conflict.

a)

Arbitration

b)

Mediation

c)

Negotiation

d)

Communication

45.

Vehicles, major home appliances, and furniture are examples of

a)

soft goods.

b)

consumable goods.

c)

durable goods.

d)

important goods.

46.

Printer ink, toothbrushes, and stationery are examples of

a)

consumable goods.

b)

durable goods.

c)

hard goods.

d)

soft goods.

47.

The Cooling Off Rule allows consumers to cancel door-to-door purchases that cost more than

a)

$130.

b)

$75.

c)

$25.

d)

$10.

48.

Sometimes when shopping online the cost of an item you are looking at changes multiple times over a few hours. This is called

a)

dynamic pricing.

b)

fixed pricing.

c)

price gouging.

d)

irregular pricing.

49.

This consumer right provides fair settlement of legitimate disputes.

a)

Right to Choose

b)

Right to Safety

c)

Right to Redress

d)

Right to Complain

50.

This consumer right provides for consumer concerns to be addressed by business and government.

a)

Right to Safety

b)

Right to Be Heard

c)

Right to Redress

d)

Right to Choose