Font size
WorksheetsCredit Review
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which one of these is NOT one of the 3 main Credit Bureaus?
Equifax
Experian
FICO
TransUnion
What is the most important factor of a credit score?
Types of credit
Payment History
Amount of debt
Inquires
The highest FICO score possible is:
1600
1000
850
700
Bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for up to:
2 years
10 years
the rest of your life
it doesn't show up
A high credit score means you will have the highest interest rates when applying for a loan
True
False
Which of these show your credit history?
Credit score
Credit report
Both
Which of the following items can be found on a credit card statement?
Payments made and new charges
Fees and interest charged
Year to date totals and how long it will take you to pay it off w/minimum only
All of these
Which of the following may request your credit report?
Insurance companies
Banks
Your landlord
Al of the above
What does a credit score represent?
The amount of years a person has been paying a loan.
The amount of credit cards a person has.
The credit history of a person.
The amount of money a person has saved.
A high credit score heightens the persons chances of getting a loan.
True
False
Your credit score (FICO score) tells banks this about you:
how many sources of credit you already have
Whether you are a good risk based on if you pay your bills and pay them on time from your past spending history.
If you have ever flaked out on a loan
If you have a credit card you don't use anymore the best thing to do is cancel it.
True. Get rid of that thing!
False. It'll drop your score if you do.
When goods, services, and/or money is received in
exchange for a promise to pay back a definite sum of money at a future date.
tax lien
credit report
credit history
credit
Information about my purchases in cash or with a debit card appear on my credit report
True
False
Which information would NOT appear on your credit report?
Credit Card balance
Car loan
Mortgage
Debit Card balance
A legal claim by a government entity to take an
individual’s property or income when their taxes are not paid in full.
Tax Lien
Open‐end Credit
Credit
Closed‐end Credit
Numerous credit applications in a short period of time will create
Negative Credit
Positive credit
Open‐end Credit
A line of credit established in advance so that a borrower does not have to apply for credit each time new credit is desired. Also known as revolving credit Example: credit card
A loan of a certain amount of money that a borrower must repay in a specified number of equal payments. Also known as installment credit. Example: automobile loan, education loan, mortgage
Closed‐end Credit
A line of credit established in advance so that a borrower does not have to apply for credit each time new credit is desired. Also known as revolving credit Example: credit card
A loan of a certain amount of money that a borrower must repay in a specified number of equal payments. Also known as installment credit. Example: automobile loan, education loan, mortgage
What is the typical grace period on a credit card (Time between when the statement date closes and when the bill is due)
7 days
14 days
28 days
90 days
If a credit cardholder has an account they no longer use. What is the best thing to do with the card?
Pay off and discontinue using the card
keep the card in her wallet and use as needed
close the account in writing and destroy the card
What are payday loans
A loan you repay on your payday.
Short term unsecured loan with very high interest rates.
Short term secured loan with very high interest rates.
Short term loan with low interest rates.
Which of the following is NOT a typical type of credit?
Mortgage
Overdraft
Credit Card
Pre-Paid Debit Card
If the collateral for your secured loan can be taken away, why get a secured loan at all?
Because they usually have a higher interest rate
Because they usually have a lower interest rate
Banks give you an extra 90 days to make a missed payment
Banks typically don't charge interest for the first 12 months
True or False: A cosigner's credit history can be affected by the loan they are cosigned on.
True
False
A shorter auto loan term means ____ monthly payments & ____ total interest you'll pay.
higher, less
lower, more
higher, more
lower, less
True or False: Landlords are required to submit your payment history, which can boost your credit score.
True
False
If you are trying to gain access to a credit card before you turn 21, which method relies on the support of your parent or guardian?
Applying for a secured credit card
Getting a co-signer
Opening up a checking account
Getting the card in your parent's name, but you pay the bill each month
How is your spending limit decided on a secured credit card?
Your credit score
Type of job you have
The kind of car you drive
The amount of your security deposit
