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Get Money Certified Exam (Financial Literacy)

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Literacy is competence or knowledge in a specified area

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

2.

The ability to understand money and how it works in

a)

Financial Literacy

b)

Technology Literacy

c)

Literacy

d)

Financial Stability

3.

Why do you need financial literacy?

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4.

Before money existed people used a (a)   system where people traded goods and services.

5.

(a)   is a tool we use to exchange value.

6.

Money has value because we give it value. We all agree to accept it as a form of payment.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

7.

There is a direct correlation between work & money.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

8.

Money received for work or through investments

(a)  

9.

An amount of money that keeps coming in

a)

Stream of Income

b)

Fixed Assets

c)

Expenses

d)

Profit

10.

(a)   Income is hard-earned money that one earns in exchange for performing a service

11.

(a)   Income is money earned on an investment or work completed in the past that requires little work or no active involvement to generate ongoing revenue

12.

Janecia works part-time at Arby's. She works about 20 hours a week as a cashier. This would classify as which stream of income?

a)

Business Income

b)

Earned Income

c)

Residual Income

d)

Capital Gains

13.

Shantasia started her own clothing line. She brings in about $1,000 a month. This would classify as which stream of income?

a)

Profit (Business) Income

b)

Earned Income

c)

Capital Gains

d)

Dividend Income

14.

David owns a home with a finished basement. He rents his basement out for $1,200 a month. This would classify as which stream of income?

a)

Interest Income

b)

Rental Income

c)

Earned Income

d)

Capital Gains Income

15.

Janell has a savings account with the Credit Union of Atlanta. She gained an extra $0.54 in her account over the year. What stream of income would this classify as?

a)

Interest Income

b)

Capital Gains Income

c)

Royalty Income

d)

Profit Income

16.

Denzel owns a house in Buckhead. He purchased the house in 2016 for $300,000. The home increased in value and is now worth $450,000. What stream of income would this classify as?

a)

Interest Income

b)

Profit Income

c)

Capital Gains

d)

Rental Income

17.

Jontez owns stock in Apple & Delta. They pay him a percentage of the profits just for owning stock in their company. What stream of income would this classify as?

a)

Rental Income

b)

Profit Income

c)

Dividend Income

d)

Interest Income

18.

Brian created an app called "Where they hooping?" he worked really hard on this app and now that he's done with it every time someone uses the app he gets paid. What stream of income would this classify as?

a)

Interest Income

b)

Rental Income

c)

Capital Gains

d)

Residual Income

19.

Slimelife Shawty's new song "No Brakes" is going to be used in a commercial for the NBA Playoffs. The NBA has to pay him for using his song. What stream of income would this classify as?

a)

Residual Income

b)

Profit Income

c)

Earned Income

d)

Royalty Income

20.

Having enough money in savings, investments, and cash on hand to live the life you desire for yourself and your family.

a)

Financial Freedom

b)

Financial Dependence

c)

Debt Free

d)

Investing Lifestyle

21.

It's important to understand that we have to work for money, but it's just as important to understand that your money has to work for you.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

22.

What are ways that you can let your money work for you? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Investing in stocks & bonds

b)

Investing in a business

c)

Real Estate

d)

Keeping up with the Joneses

23.

What does it mean to pay yourself first?

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24.

70% of Americans don’t have $1,000 saved

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

25.

45% of people don’t have anything in savings at all.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

26.

Why should you start saving right now?

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27.

A (a)   is a plan or your money.

28.

When creating a budget its important to classify your wants and your needs.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

29.

A (a)   is something that you have to have

30.

A (a)   is something you desire to have

31.

Your 4 Walls are the basic needs that you have to live a productive life. Select the 4 Walls from the list below.

a)

Food

b)

Utilities

c)

Transportation

d)

Shelter

e)

Entertainment

32.

What is the proper breakdown of the 50/30/20 Budget?

a)

50% Needs | 30% Wants | 20% Saving & Investing

b)

50% Wants | 30% Needs | 20% Saving & Investing

c)

50% Work | 30% Relaxation | 20% Side Hustles

d)

50% Family | 30% Friends | 20% Self Care

33.

A _____________ is a company that deals with money

a)

Financial Institution

b)

Marketing Firm

c)

Brokerage Firm

d)

Accounting Firm

34.

A (a)   is a for profit financial institution that accepts deposits, offers checking account services, makes various loans, and offers basic financial products

35.

A (a)   is similar to a bank, but it's not for profit and operates as a cooperative. They typically offer the same services as banks.

36.

The members (the people who open an account) of a Credit Union are the owners.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

37.

A bank is owned by shareholders.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

38.

Anyone can join a bank

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

39.

You must have an affiliation to join a Credit Union.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

40.

Credit Unions typically give you more money for saving and charge you less to borrow money.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

41.

Banks typically give you less money for saving and charge you more to borrow money.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

42.

Savings & Loans Associations are similar to a bank, but they specialize in home loans. They must lend 65% of their assets as mortgage loans.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

43.

What are some ways that you can lose money?

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44.

Why do we borrow money?

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45.

A (a)   is money that you borrow, typically from a financial institution, and pay back with interest

46.

A loan that has some type of collateral attached to it. This collateral is collected if the loan cannot be repaid.

a)

Secured Loan

b)

Unsecured Loan

c)

Subsidized Loan

d)

Unsubsidized Loan

47.

A loan that does not have collateral attached to it.

a)

Secured Loan

b)

Unsecured Loan

c)

Hard Money Loan

d)

Title Loan

48.

How can you borrow money responsibly? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Find the right loan for you

b)

Only borrow what you can repay

c)

Make payments on time

d)

Communicate with your lender if you are having an issue with your finances

e)

Borrow enough to get what you want

49.

In simple terms, (a)   is the cost of borrowing money

50.

Financial Institutions make a profit off of interest.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

51.

If you borrow $100 at 5% Interest. What is the total you would pay back to the lender?

a)

$110

b)

$105

c)

$100

d)

$5

52.

This is a detailed report of your credit and payment history

(a)  

53.

This is a number that tells potential lenders how safe or how risky you are. Credit Scores range from 300 to 850.

(a)  

54.

Why is it important to maintain good credit?

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55.

How can you build credit at a young age? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Become an authorized user on your parents Credit Card

b)

Open a student or secured credit card

c)

Take out a Credit Builder Loan

d)

Pay your bills on time

e)

Take out Student Loans, even if you don't need them.

56.

What are some mistakes young people make that mess up their credit?

a)

Missing Payments

b)

Spending up your credit card limit

c)

Racking up Student Loan Debt

d)

Too many credit card inquiries

e)

Ignoring Past Due Bills

57.

What are some ways you can pay for college without going into debt? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Take college classes in high school

b)

Start out at community college

c)

Choose an affordable School

d)

Take advantage of Scholarships & Grants

e)

Don’t go if you don’t have to

58.

People buying and selling tiny pieces of companies, based on what they think they’ll be worth in the future.

(a)  

59.

Stock is a piece of ownership in a company.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

60.

A loan agreement between you and a company.

a)

A Bond

b)

Secured Loan

c)

Stock Agreement

d)

Dividend

61.

A ___________ is a cash distribution by a company to its shareholders

a)

Dividend

b)

Stock Split

c)

Acquisition

d)

Blockchain

62.

A company pays dividends when there is profit left over.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

63.

Custodial accounts are accounts set up by parents or guardians for the benefit of minors under the age of 18

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

64.

An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is like a basket of companies that operate in the same industry.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)

65.

With a multi-family home, you can live on one side and rent out the other side to create rental income.

a)

No Cap (True)

b)

That's Cap (False)