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Basic Life Skills 101_MsM

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You've got bills to pay. Time to get a job. What should you do at a job interview?

a)

Ask the interviewer questions about the company, job, and industry

b)

Dress professionally

c)

Prepare for common interview questions

d)

All of the above

2.

Your fridge is completely bare. It's about time you go to the store to balance out your diet. What is NOT one of the five food groups?

a)

Fruits

b)

Dairy

c)

Protein

d)

Dessert

3.

When it rains, it pours. Your car battery just died. What do you need to jump your car?

a)

Jumper cables and another working vehicle

b)

Tow truck

c)

Jump starter and a tractor

d)

Electrical cord and an outlet

4.

Your tire just went flat! What tools do you need to change it?

a)

A mechanic

b)

Jack, screw driver and bolts

c)

Wrench, jack, and a spare tire

d)

Lugnuts, hammer, torch

5.

You have a load of whites to do. At what temperature should you wash them?

a)

70°F

b)

30°F

c)

90°F

d)

130°F

6.

Clean that house before your guests arrived. What should you do when mopping the floor?

a)

Sweep first

b)

Wax first

c)

Use floor cleaner

7.

Car maintenance is important, so keep up with it. What do you use to check the oil?

a)

Sticky thingy

b)

Windshield wipers

c)

Engine

d)

Dipstick

8.

Your clothes are starting to stink. What is NOT a step in doing your laundry?

a)

Add detergent

b)

Add bleach to all clothes

c)

Choose the right temperature water

d)

Separate whites from colors

9.

Don't drown yourself in credit card debt. What's the best way to use a credit card?

a)

Max it out and pay the minimum

b)

Don't have one

c)

Pay on time and pay off your balance each month in full

10.

You have leftovers and won't have to cook tomorrow. How long can you keep leftovers in the fridge?

a)

1 day

b)

10-14 days

c)

3-7 days

d)

7-10 days

11.

What's an example of a discretionary expense?

a)

Insurance

b)

Groceries

c)

Video Games

d)

Gas, water, electricity

12.

If you keep on top of your credit card payments, your credit score will be stellar. What's considered a good credit score?

a)

900-1000

b)

400-600

c)

700-850

d)

300-500

13.

You live on your own, so there's no one to remind you when rent is due. When is that usually?

a)

Last of the day

b)

15th day of the month

c)

Rent doesn't have a fixed date

d)

1st day of the month

14.

Money management is key to adulting like a boss. What's an example of a fixed expense?

a)

Entertainment

b)

Savings

c)

Vacation fund

d)

Loan payments

15.

Treat yourself to a meal out at a restaurant. What should you tip your waitress?

a)

50%

b)

10-12%

c)

8-10%

d)

15-20%

16.

You can't survive off of eggs. Let's step it up a notch. How do you know if spaghetti noodles are done?

a)

When they're hard and crunchy

b)

When they're sticky and gummy

c)

When they're soft.

17.

On the average, how often should you change the oil for your vehicle?

a)

Once a week

b)

Once a month

c)

Once every 3 months

d)

Once every 6 months

18.

For your vehicle and for average driving conditions, how often should brake pads be changed?

a)

Every 5,000-10,000 miles

b)

Every 15,000-20,000 miles

c)

Every 30,000-40,000 miles

d)

Every 40,000-50,000 miles

19.

For a downpayment on a home, what's the best percentage to have from the options below?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

20%

d)

No down payment.

20.

What's the average and should be minimum term for a car loan if purchasing new or used?

a)

3-5 years (36-60 months)

b)

5-7 years (60-84 months)