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WorksheetsMM Spring Semester Exam Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 8hrs 20mins
Which of the following statements is false?
Millions of people canʹt afford to make their student loan payment every month.
Our culture accepts student loan debt as normal and sometimes even refers to it as good debt.
Debt is owing anything to anyone for any reason.
A student loan is an award.
Which of the following statements about college financial aid is false?
Many businesses have scholarships for employeesʹ children.
Grants are free money.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to receiving any kind of financial aid.
Scholarships are only for the highest academic achievers.
Which of the following statements is false?
On-campus jobs may pay you directly or pay toward your tuition bill.
Research shows that students who work up to 20 hours a week have the highest grade point averages.
Research shows that working more than 20 hours a week may affect your grades negatively.
Students rarely drop out of college due to financial trouble.
Which of the following is not recommended when you are cash-flowing your college education?
Live on a zero-based budget.
Attend an out-of-state school.
Work and save money over the summer months.
Make sure you have an emergency fund.
The average repayment period for a student loan is:
15 years
5 years
20 years
10 years
Which of the following statements is false?
On-the-job training often combines a professional trainer, hands -on activities and formal classroom training.
Students who are looking to learn specific skills can look into free or low -cost certifications found online, at community colleges, or through government-funded programs.
An associateʹs degree is a two-year degree that can offer specialized training and a flexible schedule that allows you to work while you earn your degree.
All high-paying careers require a four-year college degree.
The Fourth Foundation is:
Pay cash for your car
Build wealth and give
Build a $500 emergency fund
Pay cash for college
Which of the following could be a negative consequence of taking out student loans?
Not having the freedom to be a stay-at-home parent because of student loan payments
Having to delay investing and saving for your future because of student loan payments
Not having flexibility in your career options because of student loan payments
All of the above
Which of the following is not one of the basics of budgeting?
Pay yourself first by saving
Stick to your budget unless something unexpected happens
Make it a priority to give
Live on less than you make
Youʹll only need to complete the FAFSA once during your college education.
True
False
A form that is completed annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for financial aid.
FOS
College Application
FAFSA
A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements.
scholarship
grant
FAFSA
A two-year government-supported college that offers an associateʹs degree.
trade school
community college
university
These may be free or low-cost; found online, at community colleges, or through government-funded programs.
grant
associate's degree
certifications
Which of the following is not a common marketing strategy?
Providing financing options
Repetition
Making the customer do product research
Personal selling
When a company places an ad and offers no interest on your purchase for three years:
They are not interested in making a profit.
They are showing their appreciation to you by giving you free money.
The cost of the financing is built into the price of the item.
All of the above
Identify which method companies are using to compete for your money: "90 Days Same as Cash"
Personal selling
Financing
Media
Product positioning
Identify which method companies are using to compete for your money: TV commercials
Personal selling
Financing
Media
Product positioning
Four common marketing tactics are:
Repetition, buyerʹs remorse, product positioning, significant purchase
Competition, financing, opportunity cost, personal selling
Branding, personal selling, opportunity cost, financing
Personal selling, financing, repetition, product positioning
Dave tells the story of a man who bought his dream car, drove it home, but then returned it the next day after some money calculations. This story is an example of:
Brand recognition
ʺBe backsʺ in the car business
Buyerʹs remorse
Opportunity cost
Which of the following should you consider when making a significant purchase?
Your buying motives
If you canʹt pay with cash, donʹt buy it
The opportunity cost
All of the above
Which is not a ʺpower over purchaseʺ tactic?
Compare your purchase with a friendʹs
Consider the opportunity cost
Wait overnight
Seek counsel
The promotion of a product or service by identifying it with distinct characteristics; usually associated with public perception, quality or effectiveness.
product positioning
branding
advertisement
Refers to the financial opportunity that is given up because you choose to do something else with your money.
opportunity purchase
opportunity cost
loan
An amount of money you spend, usually $300, that causes some pain to part with.
significant purchase
opportunity cost
opportunity purchase
Refers to the publicʹs ability to recall and recognize a brand by its logo, jingles, packaging, etc.
brand recognition
market exposure
tv commercial
Feeling regret or concern after making a large purchase.
consumerism
buyer's remorse
regret
An economic system based on a free market, profit motive, open competition and private ownership of the means of production.
communism
capitalism
free enterprise
Getting the best deal on a purchase involves doing all of the following except:
Having patience
Negotiating
Being first in line for a new product
Shopping around to find the best deal
Which of the following is typically not a good place to find a deal?
Online auctions
Consignment shops
Individuals
Mall
Which of the following describes why using cash is a great bargaining tool?
Cash is emotional.
Cash is visual.
Cash has immediacy.
All of the above
Joe tries to bargain at an electronics store but is unable to negotiate the price down. What should be his next step?
Ask about 90-days-same-as-cash
Shut up
Walk away
All of the above
Which of the following statements is false?
Using a cost-benefit analysis approach to your buying decisions will make you a wise consumer.
In addition to economic savings, wise consumers also enjoy improved health and have a positive impact on the larger social and even global environment.
Being a wise consumer involves developing a variety of skills, from product research to careful comparative analysis.
Your choices as a consumer have no impact on the larger social environment.
Which of the following is true about the ʺIf Iʺ take-away technique?
This technique involves negotiating the lowest price possible, then throwing something else into the deal.
This technique should only be used when the ʺgood guy, bad guyʺ technique is used on you.
This technique is meant to take advantage of the other person in the negotiation.
Use this technique prior to negotiating price.
ʺThe Lucky Sevenʺ rules can get you incredible deals on the stuff you buy every day, but they only work if you:
Use them
Visit another country
Are willing to buy the item regardless of the price
Have a lot of money
Which of the following is not recommended when selling something you own?
Find an uninformed buyer and charge the highest price possible.
Be armed with information so that you can be sure itʹs a win -win deal.
Get antiques or collectible items appraised and sell them slightly below that price.
Make it clear that, as a seller, you have walk-away power.
Store return policies must balance customer service and profits. As a consumer, to ensure the best possible store return process, you should:
Familiarize yourself with the storeʹs return policy prior to your purchase
Hold on to your receipt and keep the labels and price tags on the item
Return the item to the store as quickly as possible
All of the above
Which of the following is not recommended if you are trying to make your money go further?
Buying clothing at end-of-the-season sales
Buying only name-brand products
Negotiating for a lower price
Comparison shopping
The difference between the wholesale price and retail price.
margin
markup
net price
Type of yard sale with more items, usually the entire contents of a household.
pawn shop
estate sale
thrift shop
To bargain for a lower price.
window shop
negotiate
buyer's remorse
The ability to walk away from a purchase when negotiating.
walk-away power
buyerʹs advantage
shut up
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the federal government agency responsible for:
Keeping the unemployment rate low
Writing tax laws
Filling out your tax forms
Tax collection and tax law enforcement
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Net pay describes your pay after deductions; gross pay is before.
Gross pay describes your pay after deductions; net pay is before.
Gross and net pay are the same.
None of the above
Which of the following should not be a major consideration when it comes to selecting your career path?
What you are naturally good at
What your interests are
What your parents think you should do
What you are passionate about
Which of the following are characteristics of an effective personal goal?
It should be measurable and specific.
It should be determined by your friends or parents.
It should be easy to accomplish.
It should be vague.
Which of the following statements about goal setting is false?
You should share your goals with the people closest to you.
Your goals should have time limits.
Once youʹve written your goals down, you should put the list away and check it in a year to see if youʹve achieved them.
You should make your goals challenging yet attainable.
When applying for a job, you should:
Follow up with the employer
Present yourself well
Provide a resume and cover letter
All of the above
During your first interview with a company, you should not:
Be personable and try to connect with the interviewer
Show interest and be enthusiastic
Ask about salary
Bring extra copies of your resume
The government relies on taxes to:
Remind citizens of the governmentʹs power
Burden the public with an extra expense
Pay for services such as roads, education and social services
All of the above
The day that income tax filings are due in the United States:
June 15
December 1
April 15
January 1
When a company hires you, you will fill out a form. The information on this form is the basis for determining how much income tax should be withheld from your paycheck.
1040EZ
W-2
1040
W-4
This tax pays for benefits that workers and families receive for either Social Security or Medicare.
Sales tax
Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA)
State income tax
Excise tax
After an interview, you should be patient and wait for the employer to contact you so that you donʹt appear overly eager for the position.
True
False
The process by which we ʺmarketʺ ourselves to others by highlighting personal strengths, interests, unique qualities and identifying goals.
resume
personal branding
personal selling
A brief account of oneʹs professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application.
contact letter
portfolio
resume
Life insurance policy for a specific period of time is called:
Universal
Level
Term
Whole Life
The purpose of insurance is to:
Develop a savings plan
Transfer financial risk
Provide an investment opportunity
All of the above
Which of the following types of insurance is not recommended for a young single adult?
Auto insurance
Identity theft protection
Health insurance
Life insurance
Which of the following is not a recommended way to save on your health insurance premium?
Increase your deductible.
See if a Health Savings Account would make sense for your situation.
If you are young and healthy, you do not need health insurance.
Increase your stop-loss or your maximum out-of-pocket expense.
Which of the following is true?
Any kind of duplicate insurance coverage is a bad idea.
Pet insurance is a good idea since pet emergencies can be very expensive.
You can never be too safe-there is no bad insurance.
Mortgage life insurance is necessary if you are a homeowner.
Which of the following statements about long-term care insurance is false?
You should not buy long-term care insurance until age 30.
At least 69% of people over the age of 65 will require long -term care at some point.
Long-term care insurance is not the same as disability or short -term medical care.
A good long-term care policy will include in-home care.
Which of the following statements about disability insurance is false?
Disability insurance is not necessary if you have a good health insurance policy.
A longer elimination period will lower your premium cost.
Your coverage should be for 65% of your income.
After college, short-term disability should be covered by your emergency fund of three to six monthsʹ worth of expenses, staying out of debt, and having a money plan.
Which of the following statements about life insurance is true?
Term life insurance should be avoided because the policy will expire and it has no savings plan built into it.
Cash value insurance is normally for life and is more expensive than term life insurance because it funds a savings plan.
There is no difference between term and cash value life insurance.
You will always need life insurance.
Which of the following policies would be a duplicate coverage for your health insurance policy?
Long-term care insurance
Cancer and hospital indemnity insurance
Auto insurance
Disability insurance
You are involved in a two-car accident in which you are at fault. The other driver is injured and your insurance covers the medical expenses of the victim. This type of insurance coverage is called:
Comprehensive
Collision
Liability
Uninsured motorist protection
Specific amount of money that you pay when insurance only covers a portion of costs.
fee
out-of-pocket expense
co-payment
Applies to the amount of protection you have through an insurance company in the event of a loss.
deductible
premium
coverage
The amount you pay monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually to purchase different types of insurance.
premium
co-pay
deductible
An amount of money you pay to help cover a portion of your medical costs.
annuity
co-payment
premium
If you value security, you are more likely to:
Make Impulse buys
Spend money
Save money
All of the above
When it comes to communicating with others about money, you should not:
Manipulate
Be honest
Listen
Pick the right time and place
Which of the following statements is false?
When handling money, it can be difficult to balance who you are with what you should do.
Being aware of your money personality will help you create a money plan that works for you.
When it comes to relating with others about money, itʹs important to also consider their values.
If you value freedom and spontaneity, youʹre more likely to be a saver.
Which of the following can be a challenge when managing money on your own as a young single adult?
Impulse buying due to lack of an accountability partner
Not keeping a written budget
Time poverty and fatigue
All of the above
Which of the following statements regarding marriage and money is false?
When you agree on your spending, that means that you also agree on your value system.
It is okay to hide purchases from your spouse as long as you have the cash to pay for it.
In a marriage, you are financially accountable to one another.
Managing finances in a marriage takes teamwork.
For women, the _______ is the most important key to financial security.
Emergency fund
Job promotion
Checking account
Envelope system
Men tend to get good deals by:
Finding sales
Going to the mall
Negotiating
Clipping coupons
Since men and women are different, who is supposed to do the financial decision making in a marriage?
The wife
Both spouses
They should each manage their own money
The husband
The number-one cause of divorce in America is:
Money fights
The in-laws
Religious differences
None of the above
You should communicate your money goals with your parents and others close to you because:
Your goals are your goals. There is no need to share them
They can provide financial support in case you make mistakes
It will allow others to help you by providing accountability and encouragement along the way
They can write your monthly budget
The quality or state of being responsible, liable or answerable.
honesty
accountability
ethics
A person who thinks that everything will work out fine and typically hates to deal with the details.
Family Member
Nerd
Free Spirit
A personʹs priorities, beliefs and standards that affect how he or she views the world.
Value System
Personality
Ethics
A situation in which a person is lacking time, which leads to stress.
Schedule Conflict
Time Poverty
Social Pressures
Your monthly budget should include:
Variable expenses
Discretionary expenses
Fixed expenses
All of the above
Which of the following statements is false?
A cash flow statement summarizes all of the income and outgo (spending) over a certain time period.
A budget is a written plan for saving and spending.
A budget is meant to summarize the saving and spending that has taken place over the past year.
The cash flow statement is reflective of what has already taken place.
Which of the following is something that a typical millionaire would do?
Lease a new car
Spend less money than he or she makes
Replace things that are not broken
Carry debt
Rent is a:
Fixed expense
Variable expense
Discretionary expense
Intermittent expense
Eating out is a:
Fixed expense
Variable expense
Discretionary expense
Intermittent expense
Car repairs are a:
Fixed expense
Variable expense
Discretionary expense
Intermittent expense
Groceries are a:
Fixed expense
Variable expense
Discretionary expense
Intermittent expense
The following are guidelines for budgeting with an irregular income except:
Prioritize the list in order of importance.
Make a list of all of your expenses for the month ahead.
Budgeting with an irregular income is no different than budgeting with a regular income.
When your check comes in, spend your money all the way down the list.
The zero-based budget is the best method of budgeting because:
This type of budget is less complicated than other types of budgets
A zero-based budget allows less money for wants
Sticking to a zero-based budget requires less discipline
The zero-based budget ensures that every dollar you make is assigned a specific purpose
Which of the following is not a record-keeping feature you could expect from your bank?
A reconciliation sheet
An account register
Customer service reconciles your account for you
A monthly account statement
A cash flow plan that assigns an expense to every dollar of your income, wherein the total income minus the total expenses equals zero.
zero-spending budget
zero-based budget
monthly cash flow
An item that is bought without previous planning or consideration of the long-term effects.
Buyer's Remorse
Sale Item
Impulse Purchase
Expenses that remain the same from month to month.
Variable
Fixed
Discretionary
Non-essential expenses.
Discretionary
Intermittent
Variable
Which of the following is not one of the Five Foundations?
Pay cash for your car
Build your credit
Build wealth and give
Save a $500 emergency fund
Which of the following statements is false?
Giving to others should always be in the form of money.
Before you can truly help others, youʹve got to know what is really important to you.
Knowing what you value will help you select a charitable organization to serve.
Despite what our culture says, you are unique.
