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Banking

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why might a person need to have a copy of a check written in the past that was cashed?

a)

To find bank errors

b)

It is mandated by law

c)

To prove that a bill was paid

d)

It is a bank requirement

2.

Maria is selling her car through a newspaper advertisement. When she finds a buyer, she wants to be sure that the form of payment is guaranteed to be good. Which form of payment should she AVOID?

a)

Cash

b)

Bank check

c)

Cashiers check

d)

Personal check

3.

Financial services and products offered by most banks and credit unions generally include?

a)

real estate listings

b)

savings accounts and personal loans

c)

legal and accounting services

d)

business plans

4.

What is the process of putting money into a bank account called?

a)

Verifying the account

b)

Balancing the account

c)

Making a withdrawal

d)

Making a deposit

5.

How does having a savings account help a person's financial wellbeing?

a)

It enables a person to save for major purchases

b)

It improves a person's resume

c)

It increases the balance on a person's credit card

d)

It reduces the person's taxable income each year

6.

A certificate of deposit (CD) from a bank could be best described as a -

a)

retirement plan with benefits similar to a Traditional Individual Retirement Account

b)

cash deposit in a bank account that earns interest

c)

restricted savings account that requires the money remain in the bank for a fixed period of time

d)

guarantee that fifty percent of the deposited funds are insured

7.

By moving money from a checking account that doesn't make interest to a certificate of deposit (CD) a person is sacrificing some -

a)

liquidity for higher earnings

b)

earnings for increased safety

c)

safety for more liquidity

d)

dividends for increase safety

8.

Which financial product has the MOST predictable income?

a)

Stock

b)

Real estate

c)

Certificate of deposit

d)

Adjustable rate mortgage

9.

In order to make a deposit into a personal bank account, a person can do all of the following EXCEPT?

a)

use a bank ATM to deposit the check

b)

use a smart phone app to scan and electronically deposit the check

c)

have his employer directly deposit the paycheck into the account

d)

use a check cashing store

10.

Luna, Abigail, and Harper are discussing how banks and credit unions use the money deposited in customer accounts. They come up with several possibilities. Can you identify the correct one?

a)

They use it to pay employees a bonus at the end of the year

b)

They use it to offer different kinds of loans to customers

c)

They use it to pay interest on deposits

d)

They use it to open new bank branches

11.

A benefit of opting in for overdraft protection service on a checking account is that the -

a)

account holder won't be charged a fee when the account has insufficient funds

b)

bank will pay a check when the account holder has insufficient funds

c)

bank will pay the account holder interest monthly on the funds in the account

d)

account holder will be entitled to a higher interest rate on a Certificate of Deposit

12.

A person who wants money to be FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) insured will probably deposit the money in a -

a)

certificate of deposit at a bank

b)

money market mutual fund at an investment firm

c)

bank issued life insurance policy

d)

credit union savings account

13.

Xavier wants to buy a house but does not have enough money needed to pay for the house. What can he do to get the money he needs?

a)

Invest in mutual funds

b)

Open a money market account

c)

Apply for a mortgage

d)

Purchase a certificate of deposit

14.

Why should a person reconcile their checking account?

a)

It helps the bank to maintain accurate records on withdrawals

b)

It helps the person to avoid spending more money than is in the account

c)

It is required by law

d)

It prevents fraud

15.

What does it mean when a loan is 'secured'?

a)

It means the loan is available online

b)

It means the loan is available online

c)

It means the loan is backed by credit cards

d)

It means the loan is backed by an asset that can be sold if the loan is not repaid

16.

Which of the following is NOT an example of borrowing from a lender (loan)?

a)

Using a tax refund advance

b)

Using a credit card

c)

Using a debit card

d)

Using a pawn shop

17.

Services or products offered by banks to consumers and businesses include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

checking accounts

b)

credit cards

c)

health insurance

d)

business loans

18.

"A bank is a place that will lend money if the person can prove that she doesn't need it." - Bob Hope

The main idea of this quote is that banks -

a)

lend to people based on their need

b)

tend to lend money to people who are able to repay

c)

lend money to people with a negative net worth

d)

are equal opportunity lenders

19.

A person has a savings account and a car loan from a not-for profit financial institution owned by its members. She is probably a member of what type of financial institution?

a)

credit union

b)

commercial bank

c)

savings bank

d)

investment club

20.

What should someone who lost a debit card do?

a)

Wait at least 72 hours to see if someone finds and returns the card

b)

Wait until receiving a bank statement to see if the card has been used

c)

Immediately report the loss to the bank and cancel the card

d)

Immediately stop using any bank accounts

21.

A fully funded emergency fund will carry the same amount of money as ____ worth of expenses.

a)

4 years

b)

3-6 months

c)

1 month

d)

2 years

22.

Which tends to carry the highest interest?

a)

Checking Account

b)

Savings Account

c)

Certificates of Deposit (CD's)

23.

Online Banks can be great because...

a)

Their savings accounts give higher interest rates

b)

They offer better credit card deals.

c)

They help you trade cryptocurrencies

d)

Brick and mortar banks are boring

24.

A debit card is different than a credit card in that...

a)

A debit card needs paid off each month.

b)

You can spend unlimited amounts of money your debit card

c)

the money on your debit card is your own

d)

A debit card gives you points

25.

One difference between a CD and a savings account is..

a)

CD's have maturity terms where you can't withdraw money until a certain date.

b)

CD's invest your money in the stock market while Savings Accounts invest in Bonds.

c)

Savings Accounts are for low income families only.

26.

Jane has set up her bank account to automatically transfer a fixed amount to her savings account every month. This process of managing her savings is known as _______.

a)

fragmenting

b)

automating

c)

depleting

d)

withdrawing

27.

Main hub for making transactions like deposits (paychecks), withdrawing cash, paying your bills.

a)

Checking Account

b)

Savings Account

c)

Certificates of Deposit

d)

Brokerage Account

28.

If you can't create an emergency fund with 3-6 month's worth of expenses, try to start with ________.

a)

$1000

b)

$100

c)

$5

29.

An extra charge assessed for a service.

a)

Savings Account

b)

Checking Account

c)

Service Charge

d)

PIN Number

30.

Nora, Harper, and Ethan went to a bank. They learned about a service that allows them to borrow money to buy things, but they also understood that there is a cost to borrowing that money. What is this service called?

a)

Deposit

b)

ATM

c)

Vehicle Loans

d)

Credit Card Loans

31.

To put money into your account

a)

Account Balance

b)

Deposit

c)

Penalty

d)

Account Balance

32.

A written form used to pay for purchases from your checking account. It must include date, amount, and your signature.

a)

Check

b)

CD(Certificate of Deposit)

c)

Debit Card

d)

Penalty

33.

A term used to indicate that the depositor's account is inadequate to cover the check. The transaction does not go through.

a)

Penalty

b)

ATM

c)

Insufficient Funds

d)

Personal Loan

34.

An automatic deposit on a paycheck without having to take a physical check to the bank.

a)

ATM

b)

Online Access

c)

Safety Deposit Box

d)

Direct Deposit

35.

To take money out of the account.

a)

Withdraw

b)

Deposit

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Account Balance

36.

Money borrowed from a bank that you pay in fixed monthly payments or installments.

a)

Money Market Account

b)

Investment Banking

c)

Personal Loan

d)

CD

37.

The second set of numbers; identification number of the owner's checking account

a)

Debit Card

b)

Checking Account Number

c)

PIN Number

d)

Savings Account

38.

Combines parts of checking and savings accounts; higher interest and more restrictions than a checking account.

a)

CD

b)

Savings Account

c)

Money Market Account

d)

Investment Banking

39.

A special segment of banking that helps individuals build wealth through financial consulting.

a)

CD

b)

Debit Card

c)

Penalty

d)

Investment Banking

40.

A fee for early withdrawal of funds from things like bonds or CDs.

a)

Penalty

b)

Overdraft

c)

Online Access

d)

PIN Number

41.

Olivia, Brandon and Steele are at a local store. Olivia wants to buy a video game but she needs to use a numerical code, usually containing 4 digits, that is often required when using bank debit cards for electronic financial transactions. What is this code called?

a)

PIN Number

b)

Checking Account Number

c)

Service Charge

d)

Bank Balance

42.

Occurs when money is withdrawn from a bank account and the available balance goes below zero. Transaction is completed, usually with a fee.

a)

Penalty

b)

Overdraft

c)

Insufficient Funds

d)

CD

43.

Some bank accounts offer this as a way to allow customers to complete some financial transactions electronically via the internet.

a)

Debit Card

b)

Direct Deposit

c)

Online Access

d)

Checking Account

44.

Isla went to a store to buy a book. She used a bank card that automatically deducts the amount of the purchase from her checking account. What type of card did Isla use?

a)

CD

b)

PIN Number

c)

Credit Card

d)

Debit Card

45.

A savings alternative in which money is left on deposit for a stated period of time to earn a specific rate of return.

a)

CD(Certificate of Deposit)

b)

Deposit

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Safety Deposit Box

46.

Contract between a borrower and a lender that allows someone to borrow money to buy a residence.

a)

Vehicle Loan

b)

Personal Loan

c)

Housing Loan

d)

Credit Card

47.

An individually secured container, usually held within a larger safe or bank vault.

a)

Deposit

b)

ATM(Automated Teller Machine)

c)

CD(Certificate of Deposit)

d)

Safety Deposit Box

48.

A machine that allows you to make banking transactions without the need of a bank teller.

a)

Online Access

b)

ATM(Automated Teller Machine)

c)

Safety Deposit Box

d)

Personal Loan

49.

Sonya inherited a valuable necklace and needs a safe place to keep it when she isn't wearing it.

a)

Online Banking

b)

Personal Loan

c)

Safe Deposit Box

d)

Business Loan

50.

Mikey is going to college and will not be home often to visit his home bank. He is responsible for his own bills. He needs a way to access his money and track what he spends.

a)

Personal Loan

b)

Online Banking

c)

Business Loan

d)

Safe Deposit Box

51.

Frank wants cash from his bank but it is closed. He wants to use an ATM, what can he use at the ATM?

a)

Checking Account

b)

Debit Card

c)

Savings Account

d)

Check

52.

Samantha works part time. She wants to have money for college when she graduates so she will not have to borrow money. What kind of account should she get?

a)

Savings Account

b)

Safe Deposit Box

c)

Online Banking

d)

Personal Loan

53.

Nala received a $100 savings bond. She needs a place to keep it until it matures. Where should she keep it?

a)

Credit Card

b)

Checking Account

c)

Safe Deposit Box

d)

Online Banking

54.

Jojo's home needs a pool. She has decided to borrow money that she knows she cannot fully repay for several years. What should she get?

a)

Personal Loan

b)

Business Loan

c)

Debit Card

d)

Electronic Payment

55.

Gigi received $50 for her birthday. She wants to make a down payment on a car soon. To do so she wants to earn as much interest on her cash as possible. What kind of account should she put it in.

a)

Checking Account

b)

Savings Account

c)

Electronic Payment

d)

Safe Deposit Box

56.

Spiderman is at home and wants to check his account balance. He has internet, what should he use to check his balance?

a)

Online Banking

b)

Spidey Senses

c)

Debit Card

d)

Credit Card

57.

Donny wants to buy lunch for some of his friends but doesn't have any cash, the restaurant will not take a check. What should Donny use? Pick 2

a)

Debit Card

b)

Credit Card

c)

Check

d)

Business Loan

58.

Donny owes $20 to his grandpa, and he wants to quickly pay him back. He lives far away, so he is planning on mailing it to him. He does not want to mail cash. What can he send him?

a)

Check

b)

Credit Card

c)

Personal Loan

d)

None of the Others