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Finance 1

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When planning ahead for a financial life events, what is the first thing you should plan to do?

a)

Pay off debts.

b)

Save $1,000. dollars for emergencies.

c)

Save 3-6 months income for unexpected situations

d)

Save for expected items like buying a car or home.

2.

When planning ahead for a financial life events, what is the last thing you should plan to do?

a)

Pay off debts.

b)

Save $1,000. dollars for emergencies.

c)

Save 3-6 months income for unexpected emergencies.

d)

Save for expected items like buying a car or house.

3.

Mo and Flo want to live by the 50/30/20 rule. They bring home $40,000 annually. How much should they be saving every year according to this rule?

a)

$660

b)

$8,000

c)

$12,000

d)

$20,000

4.

What feature goes with a new / used type of car.

a)

Cheaper insurance, registration / lower interest rates on loans.

b)

No mechanical issues / under manufacturer warranty.

c)

Depreciates rapidly / risky if previous owner did not maintain.

d)

Lower interest rates on loans / no mechanical issues.

5.

Joe wants to save $3,000,000 in five years so he & wife can retire at 30. They will save half their income monthly, both make $25,000 a year. Which SMART goal-setting principles does this goal NOT meet?

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Attainable

d)

Realistic

e)

Time-based

6.

The Woke family want to adopt a baby. They want to save $5,000 for adoption fees and baby expenses by saving some of their income monthly. Which suggestions would best help them improve their goal?

a)

Specify how much they are going to save per month.

b)

Adding a plan for spending an extra $1000. per month on self-care.

c)

Determining how long the goal will take.

d)

Planning to add $400 more per month to reach their goal faster.

7.

Which of the following are examples of fixed expenses not flexible expenses?

a)

groceries

b)

food delivery

c)

water bill

d)

car payment

e)

clothing option box

8.

The Zen’s want to buy a house. Their monthly income is $6,000. Fixed expenses are $3,000 and they will keep flexible expenses at $2,000 a month. Everything else will be go toward their down payment. What will they save each month for a new house?

a)

$3,000

b)

$2,000

c)

$1,000

d)

None of the answer choices

9.

Kit and Cat are buying a new house. The house will cost $150,000 and closing costs will be 4 percent of the home’s purchase price. How much do they need for closing costs and recommended down payment?

a)

$6,000

b)

$30,000

c)

$36,000

d)

$50,000

10.

Which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy for handling decreases in income?

a)

Moving to a larger apartment with more free amenities

b)

Finding a new job to replace lost income

c)

Canceling a gym membership

d)

Reducing dining out

11.

The Cob family wants to move to a larger apartment. The apartment costs $1,500 a month. They currently earn take-home pay of $4,000. Can they afford the larger apartment on their budget?

a)

yes

b)

no

12.

Which of the following is the last step in creating a personal financial plan?

a)

Creating financial goals

b)

Balancing income and expenses

c)

Implementing the budget

d)

Revising the plan

13.

Which of the following refers to personal belongings which have value?

a)

Net worth

b)

Liabilities

c)

Assets

d)

Net profit

14.

Which type of people likes to plan for the future and are prepared for any type of financial situation?

a)

Risk takers

b)

Security seekers

c)

Savers

d)

Spenders

15.

Which of the following is considered to be a short-term goal?

a)

Saving for a family vacation

b)

Saving for a college education

c)

Starting a new career

d)

Saving for a retirement fund

16.

Which of the following is an example of a personal asset?

a)

Mortgage

b)

Cash

c)

Rent

d)

Credit card balance

17.

Which of the following refers to individuals who do not consider money as a necessity and do not have much of an opinion on money?

a)

Flyers

b)

Risk takers

c)

Spenders

d)

Security seekers

18.

Which of the following is considered to be a long-term financial goal?

a)

Saving for a retirement fund

b)

Paying a specific amount on a credit card bill

c)

Buying a new car

d)

Saving for a family vacation

19.

Which step of the financial planning process involves devising strategies to help accomplish financial goals?

a)

Finalizing the plan

b)

Identifying courses of action

c)

Determining financial situation

d)

Reviewing the plan

20.

An individual has total assets of $120,000 and total liabilities of $80,000. What is his net worth?

a)

$30,000

b)

$40,000

c)

$50,000

d)

$60,000

21.

What does “A” represent in SMART goal setting practices?

a)

Achieved

b)

Adaptable

c)

Attainable

d)

Analyzed

22.

Which of the following is NOT a credit report mistake which can occur?

a)

Incorrect payment status

b)

Misinformation of personal records

c)

Outdated information

d)

Recent public records

23.

Which of the following provides international banking to multinational corporations?

a)

Merchant bank

b)

Peer-to-peer lending

c)

Interest banking

d)

Federal bank

24.

Which of the following types of loan is issued when the borrower promises an asset of equal or higher value for the loan?

a)

Interest loan

b)

Pay day loan

c)

Peer-to-peer loan

d)

Collateralized loan

25.

Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?

a)

Student loan

b)

Credit card

c)

Mortgage

d)

Auto loan

26.

Which of the following credit scores are considered fair?

a)

630 to 689

b)

Above 720

c)

690 to 719

d)

Below 600

27.

Which of the following is NOT considered a bad borrowing habit?

a)

Failing to budget

b)

Reviewing debt periodically

c)

Ignoring credit reports

d)

Spending more than can be earned

28.

7 of 10

Items






Which of the following requires the borrower to offer a securement to the lender, in case they do not repay the loan?

a)

Credit card

b)

Collateral

c)

Paycheck

d)

Character

29.

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the borrowing cost of a loan?

a)

Shopping around for a low interest rate

b)

Shortening the length of term

c)

Making a lower principal payment

d)

Putting down a higher down payment

30.

Which of the following is also known as social lending or crowd lending?

a)

Collateral

b)

Peer-to-peer lending

c)

Pay day lending

d)

Title loans

31.

Which of the following is the first step of the borrowing process?

a)

Selecting the right loan program

b)

Applying for a loan

c)

Determining the amount to borrow

d)

Processing the loan

32.

Raegan Sisemore said consumer protection laws for vehicles are applied when a car has which type of problem?

a)

Electronic problem

b)

Engine problem

c)

Aesthetic problem

d)

Reoccurring problem

33.

Why might Joel want a shorter auto loan term?

a)

Monthly payments will be lower

b)

He will not need a down payment

c)

Insurance will be cheaper

d)

The total cost of the loan will be lower

34.

Which of the following is NOT a variable necessary to calculate a car budget according to the formula provided in the presentation?

a)

Down payment

b)

Tax rate

c)

Insurance rate

d)

Trade-in value

35.

Which of the following is a service supplying vehicle title records and damage reports?

a)

CarMax®

b)

Consumer Reports®

c)

Carfax®

d)

Kelley Blue Book®

36.

MSRP stands for which of the following?

a)

Mandated sale risk procedure

b)

Minimum standard remote payment

c)

Manufacturer's suggested retail price

d)

Most salient responsible pledge

37.

Which of the following is the term often used to describe a defective vehicle?

a)

Lemon

b)

Peach

c)

Rotten apple

d)

Prune

38.

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when determining your auto insurance rate?

a)

Income

b)

Age

c)

Type of vehicle

d)

Gender

39.

Which of the following is the term used to describe the approximate price the dealer paid the manufacturer for a new vehicle?

a)

True market value

b)

Invoice price

c)

MSRP

d)

Out-the-door price

40.

If you are not completely satisfied with a vehicle after examining and test-driving it, the presentation recommends doing which of the following?

a)

Purchase it anyway

b)

Ask the salesperson to show you other similar cars

c)

Insist on getting a discount

d)

Walk away to think about it and do more research

41.

When the presentation recommends asking the salesperson about any additional fees, how does it recommend phrasing the question?

a)

What is my total invoice?

b)

What is my out-the-door price?

c)

What is the compounded price?

d)

What is the true total?

42.

Lenders judge your ability to borrow based on which of the following?

a)

Age, gender and location

b)

Education, income and family size

c)

Income-to-age ratio

d)

Debt-to-income ratio

43.

Most recommend having a down payment equal to what percentage of the home price?

a)

5 percent

b)

10 percent

c)

20 percent

d)

25 percent

44.

The presentation recommends bringing which of the following to a house when looking at it with your real estate agent?

a)

Everyone who will live in the house

b)

A tape measurer

c)

A camera

d)

Someone who has bought a house before

45.

John Darden said one common mistake home buyers make is hiring which of the following?

a)

A professional home inspector

b)

An escrow lawyer

c)

A friend or relative as a real estate agent

d)

A personal home shopper

46.

5 of 10

Items





In addition to making sure a home meets your needs, you should also check which of the following?

a)

The home qualifies for government support

b)

The home is a good investment

c)

The home's seller is easy to work with

d)

The home will incorporate amortization

47.

When house hunting, the presentation recommends limiting the homes you look at to which of the following?

a)

Only homes in your budget

b)

Only homes listed by your real estate agent

c)

Only newer homes

d)

Only fixer-uppers

48.

Which type of skills is recommended you have before buying a home?

a)

Basic home repair skills

b)

Painting skills

c)

Public speaking skills

d)

Money-management skills

49.

What does the presentation recommend you do if you find a home fitting your needs and budget?

a)

Continue looking for a few days

b)

Stop searching

c)

Revisit your three favorites

d)

Show the house to your parents

50.

John Darden said a buyer may be able to negotiate to get the seller to pay for which of the following?

a)

Down payment

b)

Home inspection

c)

Closing costs

d)

Homeowners insurance

51.

According to the presentation, most sellers will only accept an offer from a buyer with which of the following?

a)

The same real estate agent as the seller

b)

An offer more than the asking price

c)

An FHA or VA loan

d)

A pre-approval letter

52.

Which of the following is an amount of money which can be offset against a tax liability owed to the government?

a)

Tax credit

b)

Tax deduction

c)

Tax bracket

d)

Tax exemption

53.

Which of the following is a type of mutual fund which invests only in low-risk short-term securities?

a)

Money market fund

b)

Certificate of deposit

c)

High-yield bank account

d)

401K plan

54.

Which of the following is the total amount of tax owed by an individual to a taxing authority such as the IRS?

a)

Tax break

b)

Tax liability

c)

Tax bracket

d)

Tax exemption

55.

Which of the following is an itemized summary of the expected income and expenses for a defined period of time such as a month?

a)

Balance sheet

b)

Budget

c)

Net worth

d)

Equity

56.

Which of the following allows employees to set aside money before taxes in a personal account used for qualified health care expenses?

a)

Life insurance

b)

401K

c)

Flexible spending account

d)

Health savings account

57.

Which of the following is a risk management technique which places a portfolio of assets into a wide variety of investments with different risk profiles?

a)

Appreciation

b)

Investment

c)

Compounding

d)

Diversification

58.

Which of the following allows customers to have their paycheck electronically deposited directly into their account?

a)

Deposit slip

b)

Direct deposit

c)

Online payment

d)

Electronic withdrawal

59.

Which of the following is a portion of ownership in a single corporation?

a)

Mutual fund

b)

Capital

c)

Stock

d)

Bond

60.

Which of the following is an expense which can vary in amount from month to month?

a)

Estimated expense

b)

Variable expense

c)

Fixed expense

d)

Equity expenses

61.

Which of the following is an example of a tangible asset?

a)

Trademark

b)

Patent

c)

Copyright

d)

Bond

62.

Which loan should someone payoff first?

a)

Loan with the smallest balance

b)

Loan with the lowest interest rate

c)

Loan with the largest balance

d)

Loan with the highest interest rate

63.

Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?

a)

Mortgage

b)

Credit card

c)

Auto loan

d)

Loan

64.

Which of the following is the most common type of mortgage?

a)

Adjustable-rate mortgage

b)

FHA loan

c)

Reverse mortgage

d)

Fixed-rate mortgage

65.

Which of the following types of tax deductions allows the taxpayer to list certain expenses for the year such as property tax, medical expenses, charitable donations and unreimbursed business expenses?

a)

Medical deduction

b)

Itemized deduction

c)

Standard deduction

d)

Charitable deduction

66.

Which of the following is a line of credit issued to customers to cover checks or debits which have exceeded the amount in their account?

a)

Overdraft protection

b)

ATM

c)

Cash flow budgeting

d)

Debt restructuring

67.

Which of the following equations calculates net pay?

a)

Gross pay - deductions = net pay

b)

Deductions - gross pay = net pay

c)

Withholdings + tax deductions = net pay

d)

Deductions + taxes paid = net pay

68.

Which of the following loan/credit types requires a lien on an asset of the borrower as a guarantee?

a)

Collateralized loan

b)

Installment credit

c)

Revolving credit

d)

Unsecured credit

69.

Which of the following is a summary of a bank account’s financial transactions which have occurred over a given period of time?

a)

Bank statement

b)

Net worth statement

c)

Liabilities report

d)

Certificate of deposit

70.

Which of the following types of interest rate fluctuates over time as market interest rates change?

a)

Irregular

b)

Fixed

c)

Variable

d)

Annual

71.

Which of the following is the process of paying off a loan over time with regular, equal payments?

a)

Revolving payments

b)

Collateral

c)

Capacity

d)

Amortization

72.

How much would a $10,000 deposit earn after three years assuming a five percent annual compound interest rate?

a)

$1,250.00

b)

$1,500.00

c)

$1,576.25

d)

$2,576.25

73.

Morgan and Jaron were recently married. They have set a goal to save up for a down payment to purchase a house in seven years. Which of the following types of financial goals has been set?

a)

Long-term goal

b)

Intermediate-term goal

c)

Life goal

d)

Short-term goal