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CREDIT REVIEW FOR TEST

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is your credit score based on?

a)

payment history

b)

amount owed

c)

new credit opened

d)

all of these

2.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR), credit limit, and penalties and fees are important to consider when:

a)

selecting a bank

b)

choosing a financial advisor

c)

selecting a credit card

d)

selecting a credit union

3.

If you only pay the minimum payment each month on your credit card, what will happen?

a)

you won't incur any interest

b)

it will not take as long to pay off the debt

c)

it won't change anything

d)

you will pay more in interest

4.

If you build a good credit history, it will lead to lower rates on revolving credit.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Under the Truth in Lending Law,

a)

all organizations must state the true APR that they charge their customers

b)

Under this law, all organizations must state the true credit limit that they charge their customers

c)

Under this law, all organizations must state the true financial insititutions that they use for their customers

d)

none of these are covered under this law

6.

Which of the following is true concerning a credit card?

a)

money is charged to a line of credit for which you are billed later

b)

the convenience of "buy now, pay later" is used

c)

proper use of the credit card can build your credit history, enabling you to get loans at a good interest rate

d)

all of these are true of credit cards

7.

If you spread out your loan repayment over time, it will usually mean a _____________ interest rate.

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

annual

d)

none of these

8.

Comparing which of the following is the best way to select a credit card?

a)

annual fees

b)

foreign transaction fees

c)

balance transfer fees

d)

APRs

9.

A measure of your financial ability to repay a loan:

a)

character

b)

capacity

c)

capital

d)

collateral

10.

Under Federal Law, a creditor can send your account to a collection agency once it is ____ days past due:

a)

21

b)

31

c)

41

d)

60

11.

NJ has a statute of limitations of ______ years on all types of loans, including credit cards.

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

9

12.

Which of the following occurs when an employer checks your credit when you apply for a job?

a)

soft inquiry

b)

hard inquiry

c)

final inquiry

d)

legal credit inquiry

13.

What is the best way to manage your credit?

a)

make large purchases on your credit card and pay them off when you can

b)

make small purchases on your credit card and pay them off when you can

c)

make small purchases on your credit card and pay them off in full by the due date

d)

make small purchases on your credit card and pay off the minimum monthly amount

14.

What is the BEST way to maintain a good credit score?

a)

borrow from your friends or parents when you can't make a payment

b)

charge anything you might want only on the holidays

c)

check your credit report once a year

d)

pay all loans and credit card bills on time, managing your debt wisely

15.

If you only pay the minimum payment each month on your credit card, what will happen?

a)

you will not incur any interest charges

b)

you will not incur any annual fees

c)

you will not incur any balance transfer fees

d)

you will incur interest charges on the unpaid amount

16.

If you build a good credit history, what will it lead to?

a)

higher interest paid on revolving credit

b)

a lower credit score

c)

higher interest rates on loans

d)

less interest paid on revolving credit

17.

Which credit score was developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation?

a)

The FIFO Credit Score

b)

The FINO Credit Score

c)

The FICO Credit Score

d)

The FISC Credit Score

18.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

If you close an old credit card it will raise your credit score.

b)

If you open many different credit cards, it will raise your credit score.

c)

if you pay your bills past the due date, it will raise your credit score.

d)

if you pay your balance in full each month on your credit card, it will raise your credit score.

19.

"Revolving Credit" refers to:

a)

a credit card

b)

paying the balance in full or “carrying over” into the next billing period, but with finance charges

c)

a maximum amount you can spend up to for an account

d)

all of these are true of revolving credit

20.

"Revolving Credit" refers to:

a)

pay the balance in full or “carry over” into the next billing period, but with finance charges

b)

an open line of credit

c)

a maximum amount you can spend up to for that account

d)

all of these are true of revolving credit

21.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR), credit limit, and penalties and fees are important to consider when selecting a:

a)

bank

b)

credit union

c)

credit card

d)

credit bureau

22.

Which of the following wil NOT build credit?

a)

opening a savings and checking account

b)

obtaining a credit card and paying bills on time

c)

getting a car loan

d)

paying less than the minimum monthly payment each month

23.

In which scenario should you take out a loan?

a)

for a used car that you will use to get to work

b)

for a new X box when your old one breaks

c)

for a new pair of expensive sneakers

d)

for the latest new Apple Computer

24.

What will a low credit score result in?

a)

lower rates on loans

b)

higher interest rates on your savings account

c)

lower rates on loans

d)

higher rates on loans

25.

If you pay the full amount on your credit card each month:

a)

your credit score will decline

b)

your credit score will increase

c)

you will have a higher interest rate on loans in the long run

d)

you will not get many credit card rewards

26.

The interest rate charged by your credit card on any balance not paid in full by the due date:

a)

balance transfer fee

b)

maintenance fee

c)

annual percentage rate

d)

annual percentile rate

27.

What is the difference between a credit card and a debit card?

a)

With a debit card, the money is charged to a line of credit for which you are billed later

b)

With a credit card, you take money directly out of an account linked to the card

c)

with a debit card, you can incur late fees

d)

with a debit card, you take money directly out of an account linked to the card

28.

What option will NOT be available if you are behind on loan payments?

a)

you can ask to get out of your loan

b)

The creditor may offer for you to pay a little now and pay the rest after your next pay day.

c)

Your financial institution might allow you to deter the loan but you'll have to pay the interest.

d)

You can borrow money from your friends and family.

29.

If you have a _____ credit score, you will get better interest rates for loans.

a)

low

b)

medium

c)

average

d)

high

30.

Which of the following is your credit score based on?

a)

credit history

b)

credit payments on time or not

c)

amount owed

d)

your credit score is based on all of these