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Personal Finance Final Review #1

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do we have to make choices when spending money?

a)

We have too much money to spend.

b)

We cannot have everything we want.

c)

We do not want to miss out on anything.

2.

A plan for how to manage your money is called a ?

a)

income

b)

budget

c)

investment

3.

What is income?

a)

the amount you spent

b)

the amount you don't save

c)

money that you earn

4.

money earned is called

a)
income
b)
purchase
c)
spend
5.
paying for something with money that is borrowed and must be paid back, usually with interest
a)
credit
b)
income
c)
salary
6.
A card that borrows money but it has to be paid back
a)
Debit Card 
b)
Credit Card 
c)
Baseball Card 
d)
Pokemon Card 
7.
A card that uses money directly from your bank account
a)
Debit Card 
b)
Credit Card 
c)
Pokemon Card 
d)
Baseball Card 
8.

An account attached to a debit card

a)

Checking Account

b)

Savings Account

c)

CD Account

d)

LR Account

9.

Which best describes an investor’s primary goal?

a)

to earn a profit

b)

to lose money

10.

Interest is the additional charge you get for borrowing money

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is a budget?

a)

A plan for how money will be used

b)

The amount you spend

c)

The amount you save

12.

Money set aside for the future

a)

Budget

b)

Savings

c)

Expenses

13.

If Sarah and Tommy live in the same household, and Sarah makes $2000 a month and Tommy makes $3000. What is their household income?

a)

$5000

b)

$2000

c)

$50

14.

When creating a budget. Always prioritize your ____________ first.

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

c)

Nothing

15.

A plan of your expected income and how you will use it to meet your expected expenses over a period of time

a)

Plan

b)

Budget

c)

Statement

d)

Income

16.

Expenses that are essential for you to be able to live and function

a)

Wants

b)

Cost of Living

c)

Needs

d)

Variable Expense

17.

A fee paid to you for keeping your money in an account OR a fee charged to you for a loan or credit card

a)

Maintenance

b)

Annual Percentage

c)

Insurance

d)

Interest

18.

To compare your bank's monthly account statement with your own records of activity for the same account

(a)  

19.

Money you put into your account

a)

Deposit

b)

Balance

c)

Income

d)

Expense

20.

A set amount you are paid for every hour that you work; also called hourly pay

a)

Salary

b)

Wage

c)

Revenue

d)

Credit

21.

A sum of money deducted FROM your account

a)

Credit

b)

Deposit

c)

Asset

d)

Debit

22.

The amount of money you have in your bank account

a)

Balance

b)

Deposit

c)

Income

d)

Credit

23.

A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work

a)

Budget

b)

Revenue

c)

Wage

d)

Salary

24.

Items or services you pay for such as rent, groceries, entertainment, bills, etc.

a)

Charge

b)

Expense

c)

Liability

d)

Revenue

25.

A sum of money deposited INTO an account

a)

Debit

b)

Credit

c)

Balance

d)

Add

26.

What has the biggest impact on your finances?

a)

What college you attend

b)

Your Well Being

c)

Where you live

d)

Your Career Choice

27.

What are some methods to consider when discovering your career? Select all that apply

a)

Think about what you enjoy

b)

Think about what you are good at

c)

Talk to people in the career you are interested in

d)

Go on job shadows and do internships

e)

All of the above

28.

How do you calculate Gross Pay?

4 lines
29.

List the types of compensation.

4 lines
30.

What are the two types of Taxes that employers match?

a)

Social Security

b)

State Tax

c)

Federal Income Tax

d)

Medicare

31.

List the types of mandatory pay deductions.

4 lines
32.

Budget includes...

a)

Liabilities

b)

Expenses

c)

Income

d)

Assets

33.

What is the difference between a need vs a want?

4 lines
34.

What is an example of a short-term need?

a)

Retirement

b)

An Emergency Fund

c)

Saving for a new car

d)

Your Child's Education

35.

How big should your emergency fund be?

a)

1-2 months of your annual salary

b)

3-6 years of your annual salary

c)

3-6 months of living expenses

d)

1-2 years of living expenses

36.

What is a savings tool with a fixed intrest rate and maturity date?

a)

Checking Account

b)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

c)

Money Market Account

d)

Savings Account

37.

Which type of account has a maturity date?

a)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

b)

Savings Account

c)

Checking Account

d)

Money Market Account

38.

Which type of account increases the interest rate with greater balances?

a)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

b)

High Yield Checking Account

c)

Tiered Savings Account

d)

Retirement Account

39.

A way to start saving money is to open a basic savings account and

a)

A High Interest Checking Account

b)

A CD

c)

A Retirement Account

d)

A No-Fee Checking Account

40.

Depository Institutions provide all of the following except

a)

Checking

b)

Insurance

c)

Savings

d)

Investments

41.

The FDIC insures deposits up to $ (a)   for EACH account opened in an FDIC Insured Depository Institution. NOT the sum of the balances of the accounts.

42.

You are at the checkout counter at the local supermarket and use your debit card to pay for your groceries. Where does the money for this purchase come from?

a)

Your credit card company covers the cost

b)

It is deducted directly from your checking account

c)

Your credit card company provides you with a cash advance to cover the cost

d)

It is deducted from your credit card account

43.

Laura gets a text alert from the bank that her account balance has dropped below $100 after a series of $20 ATM withdrawals. She has not used her ATM in over a week and wonders what she should do. What would you recommend?

a)

Wait until your monthly statement arrives so you can check to see if those withdrawals are still there

b)

Wait a week as it is fairly common for the bank to catch mistakes like this

c)

Check your wallet to be sure your debit card has not been stolen. If you still have it, then you should not worry.

d)

Contact your bank immediately as it appears that your account may have been hacked

44.

Which of the following is a way to access the money in your checking account?

a)

Taking out cash using your credit card at an ATM machine

b)

Using your debit card to pay for groceries at a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal

c)

Depositing a paycheck at an ATM

d)

Receiving a person-to-person payment from your friend

45.

You deposit a birthday check by using the bank app that you have on your smartphone. What is the standard amount of time that you will need to wait in order to get access to these funds?

a)

Available immediately

b)

Available the same day

c)

Usually 1-7 business days later

d)

30 business days

46.

Which of the following transactions will REDUCE your checking account balance immediately?

a)

Writing your monthly rent check which you will mail tomorrow

b)

Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket

c)

Using your credit card to pay for your school books

d)

Depositing a check at a local bank branch

47.

Which checking account is best for you if you expect to have an average balance of $1,000?

a)

Annual interest rate earned of 1.5% and monthly maintenance fee of $10/month

b)

Annual interest rate earned of 1.0% and no monthly maintenance fee

c)

Annual interest rate earned of 0% and monthly maintenance fee of $2.50/month

d)

Annual interest rate earned of 2.0% and monthly maintenance fee of $5/month

48.

Which checking account is best for you if you expect to have an average balance of $1,000?

a)

Annual interest rate earned of 1.5% and monthly maintenance fee of $10/month

b)

Annual interest rate earned of 1.0% and no monthly maintenance fee

c)

Annual interest rate earned of 0% and monthly maintenance fee of $2.50/month

d)

Annual interest rate earned of 2.0% and monthly maintenance fee of $5/month

49.

Personal Finance skills include....

a)

Managing Budgets

b)

Building Credit

c)

Understanding Tax Forms

d)

All of the above

50.

If your only income is salary paid by your employer, which of these statements about filing your taxes is true?

a)

You need to file your tax return by the end of the calendar year (typically December 31st)

b)

If your employer takes out federal income taxes through payroll withholdings, you do not need to file a tax return

c)

You must file your tax return by the deadline (typically April 15th of the following year) or request an extension by that date

d)

You do not need to pay any income taxes until April 15th, so you should ask your company to wait until after that date to withhold any money

51.

When determining whether you NEED to file a federal tax return, each of these questions matters EXCEPT…

a)

How much income did you earn this year?

b)

What type of income did you earn this year?

c)

What state do you live in?

d)

Are you claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return?

52.

Juanita has a part-time job that pays $12/hour and works about 50 hours every month. Her withholdings are Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and federal income tax (10%). What is her approximate net pay?

a)

$120

b)

$500

c)

$600

d)

$700

53.

Which of the statements about this W-4 is TRUE?

a)

Mr. Khan is filing as married filing jointly

b)

Mr. Khan is requesting for an additional $50 to be withheld from his paycheck

c)

Mr. Khan submitted this W-4 two days after he started working at Little Company Inc.

d)

Mr. Khan’s paycheck will have less money withheld from his paycheck since he is claiming a dependent

54.

Elaine just accepted a new job and is working with the company’s HR department to fill out paperwork. Which of the following steps is she responsible for?

a)

Determine how much tax to withhold from her paychecks based on W-4 information

b)

Complete a W-4 form

c)

Send withholding amounts to the federal government

d)

Complete a W-2 form

55.

Which of the following statements about this W-2 form is true?

a)

Avia Consulting will use this W-2 to file their 1040 form

b)

Lily earned about $117,000 over the year based on the total of her Wages, Social Security wages, and Medicare wages

c)

Lily paid state income taxes of $1,189.90

d)

Lily works in the same city that Avia Consulting is based in

56.

What was the net (or take-home) pay for this employee for this pay period?

a)

$495.00

b)

$744.10

c)

$2,744.10

d)

$3,600

57.

How much did this person pay towards Medicare in this pay period only?

a)

$5.80

b)

$24.80

c)

$44.50

d)

$52.20

58.

How frequently is this employee paid?

a)

Daily

b)

Every other week

c)

Weekly

d)

Monthly

59.

Your friend Laila is talking to you about the benefits of tax filing websites. Which of the following is true?

a)

Filing your taxes using a website is always free of charge

b)

You are guaranteed a higher refund than if you were to use a paper form or hire a professional

c)

If you owe money to the IRS, you receive a discount if you e-file use a tax filing website

d)

You can avoid the costs of having to pay a professional, though you may have to pay for e-filing online

60.

Jessica is 16 years old and earned $1,100 through her photography side gig. Her parents can claim her as a dependent on their tax return. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT…  

a)

Jessica is required to file an income tax return

b)

Jessica should expect to receive a W-2 in January

c)

Jessica is required to pay a 15.3% self-employment tax

d)

Jessica can file her own tax return even though her parents are claiming her as a dependent

61.

Which of the following statements about the W-2 form is TRUE?

a)

A W-2 lists all the money you earned in cash over the last year

b)

The total wages you earned from ALL jobs you worked in the previous year appear on ONE W-2 form

c)

You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes

d)

The W-2 includes information about the interest you earned from your investments

62.

All of the following people would be required to file a tax return EXCEPT…

a)

Janet, who earned $28,200 but was paid entirely in cash

b)

Max, whose total income from three separate part-time jobs was $9,500

c)

Isaiah, who owns his own business and generated an income of $7,000

d)

Dani, who is a cafe barista and earned $13,000 in wages and $250 in tips

63.

Akshay worked at a cafe while he was a college senior in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating in June, he moved back to his home in California and started a full-time job in September. Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Akshay will need to file only a federal tax return

b)

Akshay will need to file a federal tax return and a state tax return for Massachusetts

c)

Akshay will need to file a federal tax return and a state tax return for both Massachusetts and California

d)

Akshay will need to file a federal tax return this year and file state returns the following year

64.

Which of the following statements about the W-2 form is TRUE?

a)

A W-2 lists all the money you earned in cash over the last year

b)

The total wages you earned from ALL jobs you worked in the previous year appear on ONE W-2 form

c)

You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes

d)

The W-2 includes information about the interest you earned from your investments

65.

All the steps a person takes to reach a career goal

a)

Career Path

b)

Entrepreneurship

c)

Job Application, Resume & Interview

66.

How much you earn, where you live and work and the way you live

a)

Entrepreneurship

b)

Career Path

c)

Lifestyle

67.

Usually spending at least 7-8 hours at work each day, five days a week;

Employees receive benefits such as paid vacation and health insurance

a)

Contract

b)

Freelance

c)

Full Time

68.

Workers who help out during busy seasons or to fill in for vacationing employees

Offers no security or benefits

a)

Part-time

b)

Full-time

c)

Temporary

69.

Usually working as few days a week or a few hours each day

a)

Full-time

b)

Part-time

c)

Contract

70.

Someone who owns & operates their own business

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Public Servant

c)

Full-time worker

71.

Funding intended to help students pay educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, etc. for education at a university that needs to be paid back.

a)

Financial Aide

b)

Grant

c)

Tuition

d)

Scholarship

72.

A person who has received a degree from a school.

a)

Credit

b)

Transfer

c)

Alumni

d)

Grants

73.

A unit that measures a student's progress towards earning a degree in a school

a)

Admissions

b)

grant

c)

credit

d)

Scholarship

74.

A bachelor's degree awarded by an institution of high education.

a)

Graduate degree

b)

Admissions

c)

Tuition

d)

Undergraduation degree

75.

Money awarded based on financial need that does not need to be paid back.

a)

grant

b)

tuition

c)

financial aide

d)

loans

76.

A post baccalaureate degree awarded by a university beyond the undergraduate level.

a)

admissions

b)

undergraduate degree

c)

graduate degree

d)

SAT

77.

An educational institution's formal acceptance of the student to enter a program typically, entrance requirements must be met.

a)

Alumni

b)

loans

c)

tuition

d)

admissions

78.

The payment that is made to a university in order to be an enrolled student and attend class.

a)

loan

b)

tuition

c)

financial aide

d)

scholarship

79.

Money borrowed from a financial institution that requires repayment.

a)

tuition

b)

scholarship

c)

loans

d)

SAT

80.

A sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, to pursue their studies.

a)

scholarship

b)

tuition

c)

loan

d)

credit

81.

To withdraw from one college and enter another.

a)

tuition

b)

grant

c)

alumni

d)

transfer

82.

A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.

a)

Credit

b)

SAT

c)

Tuition

d)

Graduate Degree

83.
Maintaining punctual and consistent attendance is an example of
a)
Integrity
b)
Teamwork
c)
Positive Work Ethic
d)
Self-Representation
84.
Using personal and sick leave only when necessary is an example of
a)
Integrity
b)
Teamwork
c)
Positive Work Ethic
d)
Self-Representation
85.
Contributing to the success of the team is an example of
a)
Integrity
b)
Teamwork
c)
Positive Work Ethic
d)
Self-Representation
86.
Using language and manners suitable for the workplace is an example of
a)
Integrity
b)
Teamwork
c)
Positive Work Ethic
d)
Self-Representation
87.
Which publication helps individuals understand the working conditions of a particular job?
a)
Guide for Occupational Experiences
b)
Dictionary of Occupational Titles
c)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
d)
Vocational Education Journal
88.
Working in a respectful and friendly manner with all customers and coworkers, regardless of national origin, race, appearance, religion, gender, disability or age is an example of
a)
Conflict-resolution
b)
Diversity Awareness
c)
Creativity & Resourcefullness
d)
Integrity
89.
Communicating effectively with customers and fellow coworkers is an example of
a)
Healthy Behaviors
b)
Reading & Writing Skills
c)
Critical-Thinking Skills
d)
Speaking and Listening Skills
90.
Interpreting workplace documents is an example of
a)
Healthy Behaviors
b)
Reading & Writing Skills
c)
Critical-Thinking Skills
d)
Speaking and Listening Skills
91.

Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of conflict at work?

a)

gossip

b)

jealousy

c)

courtesy

d)

misunderstandings

92.

Part of having a good work ethic is to seek help from.....

a)

co-workers and supervisors at work

b)

classmates and teachers at school

c)

family and friends at home

d)

all of the above

93.

Willingly working hard to get the job done shows you are

a)

innovative

b)

skilled

c)

motivated

d)

valued

94.

A set of rules that defines appropriate behaviors is called a

a)

textbook

b)

code of conduct

c)

homework journal

d)

playbook

95.

What benefits are received by teamwork?

a)

there is no diversity

b)

everyone has different strengths

c)

all ideas are the same

d)

everyone is trying to be the leader

96.

The most important aspect of teamwork above all else is

a)

Tardiness

b)

disrespect

c)

communication

d)

impatience

97.

A positive work ethic will help you to be successful at

a)

school

b)

work

c)

home

d)

all of the above

98.

How can you improve your work ethic?

a)

arrive late to class

b)

fail to do homework

c)

take responsibility of for your success

d)

make excuses

99.

When resolving a conflict at work, it is important to

a)

be respectful and calm

b)

be honest and empathetic

c)

use active listening skills

d)

all of the above

100.

Soft skills are talents you are simply born with and cannot be learned or improved.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Soft skills easily transfer from one job to the next or from school to work.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Active listening means never asking questions.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

What personal information is asked for on a job application?

a)

Just your name.

b)

Your name, address, contact information, date of birth, social security, references, etc.

c)

Your name and phone number.

104.

What is a "co-worker"?

a)

A person with whom you work.

b)

You boss

c)

Your brother

105.

Why is a "first impression" important on a job interview?

a)

It is not important

b)

No idea

c)

It might effect whether or not you get the job.

106.

Career readiness and employability skills have become an increasingly critical part of education.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Employers are desperately seeking people with a combination of skills that seem to fall under the career readiness and employability umbrella.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

Employability skills are not typically considered essential qualifications for many job positions and are not necessary for an individual’s employment success at any level.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

Employers are not looking for skills that go beyond qualification and experience.

a)

True

b)

False

110.

Employability skills are those skills necessary for getting, keeping, and being successful in a job.

a)

True

b)

False

111.

Employers demand employees with better customer service skills.

a)

True

b)

False

112.

Technical skills change quickly as tools, software, and innovation are introduced in every job across all industries.

a)

True

b)

False

113.

Communication skills whether written, oral, listening, and nonverbal are not that important in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

114.

Communication skills whether written, oral, listening, and nonverbal are not that important in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

115.

Volunteering enables employees to develop skills that are beneficial to the business.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

Soft skills have more to do with who people are (character traits/personality) rather than what they know.

a)

True

b)

False

117.

Hard skills can be learned and perfected over time whereas soft skills are more difficult to acquire and change.

a)

True

b)

False

118.

Hard skills can be learned and perfected over time whereas soft skills are more difficult to acquire and change.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

It doesn’t matter how smart you are, you must have social graces in order to get far in your career.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

A group of essential abilities that involve the development of knowledge base, expertise level and mindset that is increasingly necessary for success in the modern workplace is called __.

a)

workplace references

b)

communication skills

c)

employability skills

d)

work ethics

121.

Communication, logic, teamwork, and technical skills do not count for much unless you do which of the following: ______________

a)

commit to deadlines

b)

put work before personal matters

c)

show up on time everyday with high ethical standards

d)

all of these

122.

Which of the following is not an example of non-verbal communication? ______________

a)

facial expressions, sighs

b)

body posture

c)

eye contact (direct stare, rolling)

d)

yelling

123.

A guiding set of moral values is called _______.

a)

ethics

b)

facial expressions

c)

employability skills

d)

goals

124.

Which of the following is not an example of unethical behavior? ___________

a)

lying

b)

cheating

c)

stealing

d)

honesty

125.

Which of the following are examples of transferable skills? _____________

a)

time management prioritizing

b)

leadership/delegation

c)

listening/communication

d)

all of these

126.

Personal attributes and/or character traits that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with others are called ________________.

a)

hard skills

b)

references

c)

soft skills

d)

technical skills

127.

Personality-oriented interpersonal skills such as teamwork, flexibility, patience, persuasion, etiquette, time management, getting along with others, and communication are examples of _______________.

a)

hard skills

b)

soft skills

c)

personal goals

d)

workplace communication

128.

Specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured which includes but is not limited to typing, writing, math, reading, and the ability to use software programs is called ________.

a)

soft skills

b)

workplace readiness

c)

hard skills

d)

interpersonal communication skills

129.

Which of the following is not an example of a hard skills? _____________

a)

proficiency in a foreign language

b)

teamwork/integrity

c)

operating a machine/computer programmer

d)

earning a degree or certificate

130.

___________ is being able to work efficiently with anyone with different skill sets, personality, work styles or motivation level to achieve a better team result.

a)

teamwork skills

b)

people skills

c)

communication skills

d)

none of these

131.

Being able to actively listen to others and articulate your ideas in writing, or verbally to any audience in a way that you are heard and you achieve the goals that you intended with that communication is called ___________________.

a)

people skills

b)

teamwork skills

c)

communication skills

d)

interpersonal relationship skills

132.
Coming to work or class on time following directions and staying on task is an example of what type of personal and people skill
a)
Perfect attendance
b)
Positive work ethic
133.
Good workers continually acquire new industry information and improve their professional skills
What professional skill best describes this
a)
Lifelong learning
b)
Health and Safety
134.
Professionalism is performing in a manner appropriate for the profession and workplace?
a)
True
b)
False
135.
Samuel works at a farm equipment company, but he is completely caught up with all of his work. What can Samuel do?
a)
Check social media
b)
Walk around the building to make it seem like you're busy
c)
Go talk with colleagues to make the time seem to go faster
d)
Clean up the work environment and offer assistance to colleagues
136.
If you can keep things at work in order and have a neat workplace, then you have great______________.
a)
Loyalty
b)
Organizational Skills
c)
Productivity
d)
Respect
137.
It’s important to dress appropriately for work and have good personal hygiene including brushing teeth, wearing deodorant (but not strong perfume or cologne) and having neat hair.
a)
Appearance
b)
Attendance
c)
Attitude
d)
Respect
138.
All of the following are examples of effective communication skills except.
a)
Arms crossed.
b)
Open body posture.
c)
Eye contact
d)
Calm voice
139.
Employers want employees who are flexible and willing to learn.
a)
True
b)
False
140.

Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?

a)

Ethical behavior

b)

Teamwork

c)

Technology

d)

Sales

141.

Which of the following is considered the most important skill in the workplace?

a)

Effective communication

b)

Knowledge of technology

c)

Certifications or licensures

d)

Leadership strategies