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WorksheetsEverFi 4 & 6 Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
Which of the following statements about credit scores is TRUE?
a. Credit scores reflect how likely individuals are to repay their debts.
b. Credit scores range from the low 300’s to the mid 800’s.
c. Each person has three credit scores.
d. All of the above.
Having a good credit score is important because:
a. It can impact your ability to get a driver’s license
b. It can impact your ability to be approved for bank loans
c. It can impact how much you will have to pay the government in taxes
d. It can impact how much you will have to pay for college
Which action can hurt your credit score?
I. Paying your phone bill late.
II. Taking the bus to work.
III. Maxing out several credit cards.
IV. Using the internet to pay your bills
I
I and II
I and III
III and IV
All of the following make up the big three credit reporting agencies EXCEPT:
Equifax
TransUnion
Experian
Federal Reserve
Jose wants to be sure he maintains a high credit score as he is planning to buy a new car soon. What should he do to ensure his score stays high, allowing him to buy his dream car?
a. Open a savings account at the local bank.
b. Pay off his credit card balance each month.
c. Test drive several cars before deciding which to buy.
d. All are things he should do to increase or maintain his credit score.
Which of the following actions can NEGATIVELY impact your credit score?
a. You disputed an item on your credit report.
b. You forgot to pay the cable bill.
c. You pay all your bills in cash.
d. You use a small amount of your available credit.
Which of the following actions has NO impact on your credit score?
a. You inquire about a credit card charge.
b. You use a large percentage of your credit limit.
c. You opened several new credit cards last week.
d. You send in your credit card payment a couple days late.
10. What can you do it make sure you have a healthy credit report?
a. Review your credit report each year.
b. Make sure everything on your credit report is correct.
c. Dispute any errors you find on your report with your credit agency.
d. All of the above.
11. Which of the following MOST influences your credit score?
a. Types of Credit Used
b. Payment History
c. Length of Credit History
d. Amounts Owed
12. Which best explains what a credit score represents?
a. A number showing how likely you are to have more than one credit card.
b. A numerical rating that expresses how likely you are to repay your debts.
c. A numerical rating that shows how much money you have in your bank account.
d. A number expressing your yearly income.
Which of the following actions would improve your credit score?
a. Closing out old credit cards
b. Paying off your credit card bill
c. Using a large portion of your credit limit
d. Opening a new savings account
In which of the following situations is having a good credit score important?
a. Buying a car.
b. Applying for a loan at a bank.
c. Renting an apartment.
d. All of the above.
How many free credit reports are you legally entitled to each year?
a. One credit report each year
b. Three credit reports each year
c. One credit report from each credit bureau
d. Three credit reports from each credit bureau
Having a low credit score can make it more difficult to:
a. Obtain a car loan
b. Open a new credit card
c. Secure an apartment lease
d. All of the above
Which behaviors might lead someone to have a low credit score?
a. Missing a car payment.
b. Having a long credit history.
c. Always baying the full balance of a credit card each month.
d. Having a debit card.
When you are deciding what to buy, you should not...
compare the unit price of similar items.
read reviews from unbiased sources.
assume that buying the cheapest item is the smartest choice.
wait for sales to get the best price.
Making a good purchasing decision requires __________.
comparing the prices of similar items
reading reviews of the product
waiting until the product is on sale, if possible
All of the above
When you are deciding what to buy, you should...
pick the cheapest item to get the best deal.
pick the most expensive item to get the best quality.
trust influencers to pick the best items for you.
compare the unit price of items similar to the one you want.
How is an advertisement different from a comment from a regular consumer?
It isn’t any different.
The advertisement is likely one-sided.
The advertisement may have been posted by the seller.
The advertisement is made by an influencer who gets paid.
How is a post from a social media influencer different than a comment from a regular consumer?
It isn’t any different.
The post by the influencer is likely one-sided.
The post by the influencer may have been posted by the seller.
The influencer is paid to post the product.
How is a post from a social media influencer different than a comment from a regular consumer?
It isn’t any different.
The post by the influencer is likely one-sided.
The post by the influencer may have been posted by the seller.
The influencer is paid to post the product.
What is one of the best ways to get reliable information about a product?
Follow a social media influencer
Look for the advertisements
Search online reviews
Ask someone who has never used it
Which example shows an advantages of owning a car over leasing one?
Smaller monthly payments and good warranty to cover repairs.
Expiring warranty means that you will get to handle repair payments.
No restrictions on the number of miles to drive and the ability to customize, or make changes to the car.
You will drive a fairly new car for a limited period of time.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of owning a car?
Smaller down and monthly payments than leasing a car
Drive unlimited number of miles
Flexibility to be able to customize it
Yours to keep and sell when you wish
What is the best reason for why someone would want to lease a house instead of buy one?
They want full responsibility of all repairs.
They want to be able to hopefully make money when they sell the place.
They are planning on living there for a short period of time.
They want to avoid rent increases and dealing with a landlord.
A pack of 24 pencils is more expensive than 12 pencils, but why could buying the 24 pack be the better deal?
The price of each pencil, or the unit price, is actually cheaper in the 12 pack.
The price of each pencil, or the unit price, is actually cheaper in the 24 pack.
The 24 pack comes with a carrying case.
This statement is false. Buying fewer pencils will always be a better deal.
The price of a single item within a group of items is known as the ______________ of the item.
group price
item price
unit price
total price
Why is figuring out the unit price of something useful when shopping?
It helps you check to see if the price is correct.
It helps you locate items in the store.
It helps you determine the best deal.
It determines if a coupon is still usable.
Which payment option is not accepted online?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
Which payment option takes money out of your bank immediately?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
Which payment option could have interest charged to you?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
When making a large purchase, you should avoid everything EXCEPT _______________________
excessive fees.
being forced to buy additional warranties.
add-ons that seem too good to be true.
a price that fits comfortably in your budget.
What are possible red flags or signs of a scam when buying a car?
Being told your financing fell through
Lengthy negotiations
Charging of excessive fees
Both A and C
Which of the following is NOT be a warning sign of a scam when buying a car or other big purchases?
Being forced into warranties
A price that fits comfortably in your budget
Excessive fees
Add-ons that seem too good to be true
Which of the following is NOT a useful strategy when making an informed purchase?
Calculate the unit price of the product.
Purchase a product based on a social media influencer
Read the online reviews of the product and ask trusted friends who use it.
Compare your option to similar products.
How does a consumer know whether a purchase may be a good deal?
A large percentage of positive customer ratings offer detailed explanations.
The item has the most features compared to other similar items.
The price is the most expensive for that type of item.
Both A and B
Which example shows an advantage of owning a car over leasing one?
Smaller monthly payments and good warranty to cover repairs.
Expiring warranty means that you will get to handle repair payments.
No restrictions on the number of miles to drive and the ability to customize, or make changes to the car.
You will drive a fairly new car for a limited period of time.
What is one of the best ways to get reliable information about a product?
Follow a social media influencer
Look for the advertisements
Search online reviews
Ask someone who has never used it
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of owning a car?
Smaller down and monthly payments than leasing a car.
Drive unlimited number of miles
Flexibility to be able to customize it
Yours to keep and sell when you wish
What is the best reason for why someone would want to lease a house instead of buy one?
They want full responsibility of all repairs.
They want to be able to hopefully make money when they sell the place.
They are planning on living there for a short period of time.
They want to avoid rent increases and dealing with a landlord.
Which fact supports the idea that renting is a good option for living in a place for a short period of time?
Renting requires a large down payment.
Leases are generally for a month or a year.
Landlords take care of most maintenance.
Mortgages are usually for 15 or 30 years.
Leasing a car may be a better option than buying a car if...
you travel great distances regularly.
you have enough money for a large down payment.
you don't plan on having it for long and don't want to worry about regular maintenance.
you want the extended warranty and maintenance because you plan on having the car for a while.
Which method of payment actually is a form of borrowing money that needs to be paid back later?
Cash
Credit Card
Debit Card
Check
Which payment option can offer additional security like fraud protection?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
Which forms of payment is linked to a bank account which limits the amount of money you can spend to balance in your account?
Cash & credit cards
Checks & debit cards
Debit card & credit cards
Credit cards & checks
April 1 meter reading: 99830
May 1 meter reading: 00745
872, 862, 769, 823, 854
A typical housing lease may require a tenant to:
Repair certain types of damage to the property
Purchase renter’s insurance for the property
Avoid participating in illegal activity on the property
All of the above
