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8th Grade Final Exam Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?

a)

Access to investment products

b)

Paper checks

c)

Access to ATMS

d)

Direct deposit

2.

Which of the following statements about check cashing companies is TRUE?

a)

They have limited operating hours during the day

b)

They sometimes offer free services

c)

They charge high fees

d)

They delay when you can access your cash

3.

Which type of bank account typically offers the least (if any) interest?

a)

Checking account

b)

Savings account

c)

Money market account

d)

Certificate of deposit

4.

Savings accounts typically offer more interest than what type of account?

a)

Retirement account

b)

Money market account

c)

Checking account

d)

Certificate of deposit

5.

Which type of bank account is best for everyday transactions?

a)

Checking Account

b)

Savings Account

c)

Money Market Account

d)

Certificate of Deposit

6.

Which savings account will earn you the least money?

a)

One that compounds interest daily

b)

One that earns simple interest monthly

c)

One that earns simple interest daily

d)

One that compounds interest monthly

7.

Which savings account will earn you the most money?

a)

One that compounds interest daily

b)

One that compounds interest monthly

c)

One that earns simple interest daily

d)

One that earns simple interest monthly

8.

Why is it important to reconcile your bank statements?

a)

To avoid spending more than what is in your account.

b)

To detect any errors in your account.

c)

To determine if you were charged any fees.

d)

All of the above

9.

How can you avoid spending more than what is in your bank account?

a)

Check your bank statement once a month

b)

Ask your financial institution to notify you when you are close to $0 in your account

c)

Keep your own records to compare with your financial institution's records

d)

None of the above

10.

What should you do before you withdraw money from the ATM?

a)

Ask someone nearby for help using the ATM

b)

Find a hidden ATM so no one will see you withdraw money

c)

Inspect the ATM to make sure it wasn't tampered with

d)

Share your pin number with trusted friends so you don't forget it

11.

Which of the following statements about savings accounts is FALSE?

a)

Savings accounts pay interest on the money you deposit

b)

Savings accounts limit the number of withdrawals that can be made each month

c)

Savings accounts don't usually require a minimum balance

d)

Savings accounts are best used to store money for longer-term goals

12.

Which of the following statements about savings accounts is FALSE?

a)

Savings accounts don't usually pay interest on the money you deposit

b)

Savings accounts limit the number of withdrawals that can be made each month

c)

Savings accounts may require you to maintain a minimum balance to avoid paying a fee

d)

Savings accounts are best used to store money for longer-term goals

13.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

If there is a mistake on one of your bank accounts, there is nothing you can do about it

b)

If there is a mistake on one of your bank accounts, you should wait 30 days as these issues tend to

resolve themselves

c)

If there is a mistake on your bank account, you should contact your financial institution immediately

d)

None of the above.

14.

If there is an issue with your bank statement or account balance, who should you contact to resolve the

issue?

a)

The local police station

b)

Your bank

c)

The CFPB

d)

All of the above

15.

Which of the following statements about investing is TRUE?

a)

On average, putting money in a savings account earns a higher return than investing money in the stock

market

b)

Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings accounts

c)

Investing is best for short-term financial goals

d)

Investing is a guaranteed way to make money

16.

Investing is best for ________

a)

short-term financial goals, like building an emergency fund

b)

earning a little interest while keeping your money safe

c)

long-term financial goals, like paying for retirement

d)

guaranteed fast growth on your money

17.

Which of the following statements about investing is FALSE?

a)

Investing is a guaranteed way to grow your money

b)

Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings account

c)

Investing is best for long-term financial goals, like paying for retirement

d)

On average, investing money in the stock market earns a higher return than putting money in a savings

account

18.

A stock is ________

a)

A type of debt investment that acts like a loan

b)

A type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments

c)

A share of ownership in a company

d)

A type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money market

19.

A mutual fund is _________

a)

A type of debt investment that acts like a loan

b)

A share of ownership in a company

c)

A type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments

d)

A type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money market

20.

Which of the following statements about stocks is TRUE?

a)

A stock is a type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments

b)

A stock is a type of debt investment that acts like a loan

c)

A stock is a type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money

market

d)

A stock is a share of ownership in a company

21.
A skill is:
a)
the ability to perform a task due to training and experience
b)
an activity one likes to do
c)
the potential to learn something
d)
something you have already developed
22.
Which is NOT a type of career choice?
a)
Internship
b)
job
c)
trade
d)
career
23.
Which is considered a skill?
a)
creating a spreadsheet
b)
keying 60 words a minute
c)
creating desktop publishing documents
d)
all of these are skills
24.
Which of these are considered interests?
a)
reading
b)
writing
c)
research
d)
problem solving
25.
Initiative is:
a)
the drive to do something simply for the reward of feeling good
b)
working with others to complete a goal
c)
the willingness to do something that needs to be done without being told
d)
working together collaboratively
26.

being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

a)

interpersonal

b)

employee

c)

relatives

d)

corporation

27.

Specific skill requirements that summarizes the competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors directly related to performance on the job.

a)

work readiness

b)

resume

c)

professionalism

d)

work study

28.

Which of the following defines employability?

a)

A specific style of behavior in the workplace

b)

Positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career

c)

Arriving at work on-time and successfully completing the tasks assigned

d)

Recognizing the questions which relate to goals, purpose and needs

29.

To ________________________ means that what you spend each month is less than or at least equal to the amount of money you bring in each month. For many people, it’s a lot easier said than done.

a)

"have liquid assets"

b)

"stop impulse buying"

c)

"live paycheck to paycheck"

d)

"live within your means"

30.

Explain the difference between "needs" and "wants" in financial planning.

a)

"Needs" are non-essentials like music CDs, while "wants" are essentials like food, shelter, and clothing.

b)

There is no difference between "needs" and "wants."

c)

"Needs" are essentials like food, shelter, and clothing, while "wants" are non-essentials such as movies and eating out.

d)

"Needs" are things you want, while "wants" are things your parents think you should save up for.

31.

What does the acronym "SMART" stand for in setting financial goals?

a)

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound

b)

Simple, Maintainable, Attainable, Responsible, and Timely

c)

Smart, Manageable, Attractive, Relevant, and Time-bound

d)

Single, Money, Approach, Restraint, Thorough

32.
Money spent is called...
a)
income
b)
net gain
c)
expense
33.
Money received is called...
a)
income
b)
insurance
c)
savings
34.
What is a budget
a)
A plan to manage income and expenses
b)
 average monthly income
c)
average yearly income
d)
a plan that poor people need to use
35.

When is an item considered an asset?

a)

While you are making monthly payments on time

b)

Converting an asset into cash

c)

When cash is used for emergencies

d)

When it is fully paid off and can be sold for cash

36.

What is investing?

a)

Possibility that an investment will fail to pay the expected return

b)

Money invested is usually used to pay for long-term goals

c)

Assets purchased with the goal of providing additional income from the asset itself but with the risk of loss

d)

The danger that money won’t be worth as much in the future as it is today.

37.
Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?
a)
Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior.
b)
Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.
c)
Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.
d)
Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.
38.
What is the difference between ethics and moral values?
a)
Ethics means society's concept of right and wrong, Morals are personal beliefs.
b)
Ethics are personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.
c)
Ethics are society's concept of personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.
d)
Ethics are personal concepts. Morals are right and wrong through society.
39.

Which of the following statements best defines UTILITY?

a)

What you can obtain for an item at a later time

b)

How helpful an item is given the context of a current situation

c)

How well something satisfies a person's wants or needs

d)

What we lose by giving up the other provided choice

40.

Which of the following statements best defines Exchange Value?

a)

What you can obtain for an item at a later time

b)

How helpful an item is given the context of a current situation

c)

How well something satisfies a person's wants or needs

d)

What we lose by giving up the other provided choice

41.

Which of the following statements best defines Use Value?

a)

What you can obtain for an item at a later time

b)

How helpful an item is given the context of a current situation

c)

How well something satisfies a person's wants or needs

d)

What we lose by giving up the other provided choice

42.

Which of the following statements best defines Opportunity Cost?

a)

What you can obtain for an item at a later time

b)

How helpful an item is given the context of a current situation

c)

How well something satisfies a person's wants or needs

d)

What we lose by giving up the other provided choice

43.

For something to have value, it must

a)

cost a lot of money.

b)

be on sale.

c)

have utility.

d)

never go out of style.

44.

The following life values can have an effect on our money habits:

a)

Inner, Social, Physical, Financial

b)

Financial, Inner, Personal, Professional

c)

Personal, Professional, Financial, Social

d)

Inner, Social, Personal, Professional

45.

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of “diminishing marginal utility”?

a)

The less of an item you have, the less useful or enjoyable it becomes

b)

The more of an item you acquire, the less useful or enjoyable it becomes

c)

An item’s exchange value increases over time

d)

An item’s use value increases over time

46.

The idea that items necessary to life are relatively inexpensive, but luxury items are very expensive, is known as:

a)

the paradox of value

b)

the paradox of thrift

c)

the law of supply and demand

d)

the law of economics

47.

Trusting one’s gut or following the inner voice, helps overcome a sudden spending with this life value:

a)

Inner

b)

Social

c)

Physical

d)

Financial

48.

How we handle money is, in part, tied up in our unique family histories, habits, and culture represents this value:

a)

Inner

b)

Social

c)

Physical

d)

Financial

49.

This value that drives financial behaviors focuses on the tangible aspects of our life and world.

a)

Social

b)

Financial

c)

Inner

d)

Physical

50.

This value that drives financial behaviors focuses on what we think or believe about money, now how much money we actually have.

a)

Social

b)

Financial

c)

Inner

d)

Physical