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Economics Semester Test Study Guide

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Your capacity to borrow, or the maximum amount of money you can borrow.
a)
Credit Card
b)
Credit
c)
Line of Credit
d)
Revolving Credit
2.
Your past record of making payments on your liabilities. Good credit means you have a history of paying your debts on time.
a)
Credit
b)
Credit Rating
c)
Credit History
d)
Line of Credit
3.
The amount borrowed.
a)
Loan
b)
Budget
c)
Principal
d)
Debit Card
4.
the total of all goods and services produced in a nation in a given year.
a)
Economic Indicator
b)
Consumer Price Index
c)
Rate of Return (ROR)
d)
Gross Domestic Product
5.
measures the rate of inflation by monitoring the average change in the price of several hundred goods and services in the country
a)
Prime Rate
b)
Gross Domestic Product - Economic Growth
c)
Consumer Price Index
d)
Time Value of Money
6.
Things that are not necessary for survival
a)
Needs
b)
Wants
7.
Things that are essential to life
a)
Wants
b)
Needs
8.

Jennifer works for the Pepsi company as a truck driver. What type of resource is Jennifer?

a)

Capital Resource

b)

Human Resource

c)

Natural Resource

d)

Entrepreneur

9.

Which of the following is true about supply and demand?

a)

If demand is greater than supply, prices are lower.

b)

If supply is greater than demand, prices are lower.

c)

If supply is equal to demand, the prices are lower.

d)

If supply is greater than demand, the prices are higher.

10.

Why do countries have currency?

a)

So people can earn more money.

b)

So people can buy goods and services

c)

So people have a way to pay taxes.

d)

So people can trade labor for other goods and services.

11.

Ben needs to study after baseball practice for his math test tomorrow. However, the team said they were going to hang out and get ice cream afterwards. If Ben goes for ice cream, what is his opportunity cost?

a)

Ben's growing friendships with his teammates.

b)

Ben's score on his Math test.

c)

Ben's ability to improve his baseball skills.

d)

Ben's teammates will call him a nerd.

12.
A creditor may deny credit because of
a)
bad credit history
b)
age
c)
marital status
d)
race
13.
The quantity of a product that producers are willing and able to make available for sale at various prices over a given time is said to be _________.
a)
surplus
b)
supply
c)
demand
d)
shortage
14.
The government defines this as any form of money, property, or services that you receive.
a)
debt
b)
needs
c)
wants
d)
income
15.

The intersection of the supply curve and the demand curve shows

a)

supply

b)

demand

c)

equilibrium price

d)

shortage

16.
When Kyjuan attempted to borrow money at the bank, he learned that his credit score is low.  Which statement best describes what this is likely to mean for Kyjuan?
a)
The interest rate on his loan will be lower, since his credit score is low
b)
The purchase price of the item he needs the loan for will be higher due to his low credit score
c)
The monthly loan payments will be lower due to his lower credit score
d)
The interest rates on his loan will be higher, since his credit score is low
17.
In Terms of credit, what does APR stand for?   
a)
Annual Penalty Rate
b)
Annual Payoff Rate
c)
Annual Payment Rate
d)
Annual Percentage Rate
18.
Interest is:  
a)
The cost of borrowing money 
b)
A good thing to have to pay
c)
The amount of money that you borrow to buy something 
d)
 A word that we used in class but has no real meaning 
19.
For the law of demand, as price rises, what happens to quantity demanded?
a)
it goes up
b)
it goes down
c)
it stays the same
d)
it is not effected
20.
For the law of supply, as price rises, what happens to quantity supplied?
a)
it goes up
b)
it goes down
c)
it stays the same
d)
it is not effected
21.
If a price is above equilibrium price, it creates a...
a)
shortage
b)
surplus
c)
market price
d)
demand
22.
When the supply of a product or service goes up and the demand stays the same the Price will typically do what? 
a)
rise
b)
fall
c)
stay the same
d)
Consumer
23.
a person or company that makes, grows, or supplies goods to sell is called the?
a)
damand
b)
price
c)
producer
d)
shortage
24.

What is a credit score?

a)

A number used to determine how much credit to extend to person

b)

A measure used to indicate a person's gross wealth

c)

A reward system that is based on the number of credit cards a person has

d)

A formula solely on a person's earnings

25.

Purchases made with your debit card are usually:

a)

Deducted immediately from your checking account

b)

Deducted from your credit card balance

c)

Added to your credit card balance

d)

Put on your credit card bill as a cash advance

26.

Which of the following are true about supply and demand?

a)

If the demand is greater than supply, then prices are lower

b)

If supply is greater than demand, then prices are lower.

c)

If supply is equal to the demand, the prices are higher.

d)

If supply is greater than demand, then prices are higher.

27.

Makenzie has been saving her money for a new phone. She has enough to buy it, but her old phone still works just fine. What is Makenzie's opportunity cost if she decides to go ahead and buy the new phone?

a)

Makenzie will have a smaller amount of savings.

b)

Makenzie will have two phones that she can use.

c)

Makenzie will have a new phone.

d)

Makenzie will have more money than she did before buying the new phone.

28.

Tim needs to study for his math test. However, his friends have texted that they are meeting at the community pool to hang out. If Tim goes with his friends, which of the following is an opportunity cost?

a)

Tim's friends will give him a hard time for not joining them

b)

Tim's score on his math test

c)

Tim's lack of support from his friends.

d)

Tim's ability to improve on his swimming

29.

Economics is about allocating resources to produce and distribute which of the following?

a)

outcomes and properties

b)

wages and profits

c)

goods and services

d)

consumers and producers

30.

Which economic indicator would be most useful for figuring out how many goods are being sold to consumers?

a)

Consumer Price Index

b)

retail sales

c)

new housing construction

d)

gross domestic product

31.

these three things describe a traditional economy:

a)

barter system, so trade without currency, based on exchanging goods/services for other goods/services

b)

groups exchanging goods on a local/tribal basis

c)

mainly before world trade/travel

d)

the government controls all trade

32.

________ uses tax revenue from individuals and businesses to provide public goods and services.

a)

Individuals

b)

Government

c)

Businesses

d)

Private Financial Institutions

33.

The want or willingness a consumer has to purchase a good or a service is called?

a)
shortage
b)
supply
c)
price
d)
demand
34.

The amount of goods or services available for a producer to sell is called?

a)
supply
b)
demand
c)
producer
d)
consumer
35.

An individual who purchases (buy) goods.

a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
goods
d)
services
36.
Lucas fixes his friend's sink.  He is providing a _____________.
a)
trade
b)
opportunity cost
c)
product
d)
service
37.
Mr Tonkli goes to the ticket booth to buy tickets for a Cavs game. Mr. Tonkli is told that the game is sold out and no tickets are available. Which best explains why there are no basketball tickets available? 
a)
The arena forgot to print enough tickets.
b)
The supply of tickets was greater than the demand.
c)
The arena charged too much money for each ticket.
d)
The demand for tickets was greater than the supply.
38.

What are statistics that help you understand the level of development of a country from low to high (poor to rich) (6.8B):

a)

Standards of Living

b)

Economic Indicators

c)

Cost of Living

d)

Keeping up with the Jones

39.

What is the definition for inflation?

a)

The market value of all final goods and services produced in a nation during a period of time, usually a year.

b)

The increase of general prices over time.

c)

When people do not have jobs and are actively looking for one.

40.

Derrick worked his entire life at a car manufacturing facility owned by Big Block Cars, Inc. He is now seventy-three years old and enjoying his retirement. His main source of income is the money he receives from 401(k) from his time at Big Block Cars.

How would an extended period of unexpected inflation affect Derrick?

a)

The taxes on his retirement would increase.

b)

The taxes on his retirement would decrease.

c)

It would reduce the value of his source of income

d)

It would increase the value of his source of income.

41.

For most individuals, which of the following is MOST LIKELY to increase earnings over the long-term?

a)

. finding a second job

b)

working longer hours

c)

becoming an entrepreneur

d)

investing in skill development

42.

An automobile insurance policy is LEAST LIKELY to cover expenses arising from which of the following?

a)

theft

b)

collisions

c)

natural disasters

d)

routine maintenance

43.

Raul has purchased fire insurance for his home, but he has decided not to purchase vision insurance. What is the MOST LIKELY reason for his decision?

a)

Raul reduced the risk of his home catching on fire by purchasing fire insurance, but was not worried about reducing the risk of vision problems.

b)

Fire insurance is very expensive and Raul did not have enough money to pay for vision insurance after purchasing fire insurance for his home.

c)

There is nothing Raul can do to reduce the risk of his home catching on fire, but Raul can practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of vision problems.

d)

The cost of repairing Raul's home after a fire is greater than the cost of fire insurance, but Raul's yearly eye checkups cost less than vision insurance.

44.

Logan earns compound interest on his savings. Based on this, which of the following statements is true?

a)

Logan's money grows faster and faster as the years go on.

b)

Logan needs to make very large deposits in order to expect much of a return.

c)

The longer Logan can postpone saving money, the better off he will be.

d)

The more years Logan has to save, the less effective it is.

45.

Which of the following borrowers is likely to receive the lowest interest rate for a bank loan of $50,000?

a)

an investor who plans to buy many shares of stock in a new corporation

b)

a business owner who needs to raise money to pay off another large loan

c)

a homeowner who wants to build an addition to her house that will increase its value

d)

an individual who desires to open a restaurant in a neighborhood with significant competition

46.

Which of the following must a person under the age of twenty-one provide proof of in order to be approved for a credit card?

a)

a source of income

b)

a savings account

c)

a high school diploma

d)

a utility or phone bill

47.

Matt's mom also has some money she wants to put in a bank. She will not need to use that money for about three years. Why might a certificate of deposit be good for Matt's mom?

a)

She will earn a higher amount of interest.

b)

She has to put a certain amount in the account.

c)

Her account may be charged a fee.

d)

Her money will be easy to take out.

48.

In order to protect against a risk of accidental property damage, a consumer would MOST LIKELY purchase which of the following?

a)

an annuity

b)

a mortgage

c)

an insurance policy

d)

a security agreement

49.

A bank customer seeks to borrow a large sum of money. On her application, she indicated that she has a full-time job with a high salary. This resulted in her receiving a loan interest rate that was below the average. Which of the following BEST explains this result?

a)

She demonstrated an ability to repay the loan.

b)

She indicated that her need for the loan is low

c)

She demonstrated that the loan would be put to good use.

d)

She indicated that she has other sources of financial assistance.

50.

Elena purchased several items of clothing for $120. She used a credit card to pay for her purchase. What is the BEST way to reduce the cost of using a credit card for this purchase?

a)

pay slightly more than the minimum payment each month

b)

pay the entire balance due before the grace period expires

c)

pay the minimum payment each month until the balance is paid in full

d)

. pay the minimum payment as soon as the credit card statement is received

51.

Which factor increases a consumer's credit worthiness?

a)

high loan balances

b)

long borrowing history

c)

low personal income

d)

significant financial need

52.

Which factor reduces the credit worthiness of a consumer?

a)

high loan balances

b)

significant savings

c)

significant collateral

d)

high annual income

53.

In the production of a wooden chair within the circular flow model, what would the resource market include?

a)

furtniture company

b)

office supply company

c)

trees

d)

wooden chairs

54.

If an economy is currently experiencing a peak or boom, which stage of the business cycle will they experience next?

a)

Expansion

b)

Peak

c)

Contraction

d)

. Trough

55.

When discussing factors of production, what is an example of physical capital?

a)

Pizza

b)

Oven

c)

Sun

d)

Pepperroni

56.

According to the graph below, what is the quantity at equilibrium?

a)

14

b)

400

c)

600

d)

1200

57.

Which of the following are included in the unemployment rate?

a)

adults who have retired

b)

part-time workers seeking full-time jobs

c)

laid-off workers seeking new employment

d)

workers who have given up seeking a new job

58.

The Law of Demand says that

a)

if price goes up, the quantity demanded goes up

b)

if price goes down, the quantity supplied goes up

c)

if price goes down, the quantity demanded goes down

d)

if price goes down, the quantity demanded goes up

59.

Pascal has owned and operated Pascal's Pizza in

Decatur, Georgia, for twenty years. Pascal

occasionally raises the prices of his pizzas to

cover business costs and to earn a profit to

support himself and his family. Why else would

Pascal raise the price of pizza?

a)

Pascal's Pizza was closed for health violations,

driving away customers.

b)

Pascal bought too many perishable ingredients

and has too much pizza.

c)

Pascal opened a second store location and

wants to attract new customers.

d)

Pascal's Pizza's rival, Penny's Pies, closed and

its customers still want pizza.

60.

Which is the BEST definition of marginal benefit?

a)

the additional gain from producing or consuming

one more unit of something

b)

the value of what is given up when a choice is

made between one alternative and another

c)

he trading of one good or service for another

without the use of money

d)

the rise in the average price of all the goods and

services in an economy

61.

When is the market price of a product most likely

to increase?

a)

when demand for the product increases

b)

when a competitor makes a better product

c)

when a cheap substitute for the product appears

in stores

d)

when the cost of raw materials declines

62.

As a program Social Security is designed to

achieve which of the United States economic

goals?

a)

economic freedom

b)

economic security

c)

economic equity

d)

price stability

63.

Government provides public goods like roads and

schools because these goods are

a)

not needed by business owners and individuals.

b)

necessary for national security.

c)

regulated by government.

d)

unprofitable for companies to provide.

64.
Which of the following may impact your car insurance rates?
a)
all of these choices are correct
b)
age
c)
number of accidents you have had
d)
marital status
65.
When the money you earn from working goes right into your checking account automatically this is called:
a)
direct deposit
b)
tax refund
c)
earned income
d)
pay stub
66.
When filling out the I-9 which of the following forms of identification can be used to prove your identity and eligibilty to work in the US? Check all that apply.
a)
US Passport
b)
Driver's License
c)
Birth Certificate
d)
School ID with picture
e)
Voter registration card
67.
401(k), IRA, and Roth IRA are all examples of a __________ account.
a)
Retirement
b)
College Savings
c)
Low Interest
d)
Stock
68.

What is a credit score?

a)

a three-digit score that tells lenders how much money you make each year.

b)

A five-digit numerical rating that reflects how likely you are to repay your debt.

c)

A three-digit numerical rating that reflects how likely you are to repay your debt.

d)

A credit score is a five-digit numerical rating that reflects how likely you are to fail at paying your debts

69.
Edward wants to develop a positive credit history.  How should he do this?
a)
maintain reasonable amounts of available credit
b)
Open credit accounts in his parents' names
c)
Have one type of credit account
d)
Pay cash for the majority of purchases
70.
Which is NOT a way to establish credit?
a)
Creating an account with a bank
b)
Obtaining a credit card
c)
Getting married, having a few kids, buying some stuff, retiring to Florida, and dying.
d)
Having a parent co-sign a card
71.

With insurance, a higher deductible means a

a)

lower premium.

b)

higher premium.

c)

free healthcare.

d)

unlimited liability.

72.

A ___________ is like a loan to a corporation or the government and is a safer investment.

a)

401(k)

b)

bond

c)

stock

d)

share

73.

A person or organization that uses a product or service

a)

Business

b)

Consumer

c)

Loan Shark

d)

Asset

74.

 The percentage of principal charged by the lender for use of its money

a)

Interest

b)

Interest Rate

c)

Liability

d)

Net Worth

75.

The additional cost a lender charges for borrowing their money

a)

Interest

b)

Interest Rate

c)

Financial Plan

d)

Positive Net Worth

76.

The persistent rise in the cost of goods and services over time

a)

Goods & Services

b)

Inflation

c)

Copays

d)

Coverage

77.

An arrangement in which an individual will receive financial protection or reimbursement of losses from an insurer

a)

Deductible

b)

Premium

c)

Claim

d)

Insurance

78.

The amount of money paid for an insurance policy

a)

Premium

b)

Deductible

c)

Claim

d)

Insurance

79.

The amount of money you will pay out of pocket before the insurance company will make a payment

a)

Policy

b)

Premium

c)

Deductible

d)

Co-pay

80.

(also copayments or coinsurance) the payments an individual makes each time they get medical service

a)

Insurance

b)

Copays

c)

Policy

d)

Loan

81.

Protection for losses to a private residence and the possessions within it, as well as liability

a)

Homeowner's Insurance

b)

Renter's Insurnce

c)

Policy

d)

Loan

82.

Protection for destroyed or stolen personal property for a renter

a)

Renter's Insurance

b)

Homeowner's Insuranace

c)

Policy

d)

Claim

83.

Coverage for an individual’s (or family‘s) medical expenses from illness or injury

a)

Health Insurance

b)

Renter's Insurance

c)

Homeowner's Insurance

d)

Claim

84.

People who are designated by the policyholder to receive the death benefit of a life insurance policy

a)

Insurance Claim

b)

Beneficiaries

c)

Policy Holders

d)

Claim

85.

The average cost of the basic goods and services needed to sustain a certain standard of living

a)

Cost of Living

b)

Standard of Living

c)

Audit

d)

Tax Bracket

86.

If you DO NOT pay your credit card bill on time, what will happen?

a)

nothing will happen

b)

card will be cancelled

c)

jail time

d)

late fee

87.

_____________________ is money that is borrowed.

a)

balance

b)

debit

c)

credit

d)

interest

88.
Which of the following will result in your paying the LARGEST amount of interest to the credit card company?
a)

Paying 20% of your credit card balance every month

b)

Making the minimum payment every month

c)

Paying off your balance every month

d)

Saying "credit" every time the cashier asks "Debit or Credit?"

89.
How can you improve your credit score?
a)

Pay all of your bills on time

b)

Spend more money on each of your credit cards

c)

Apply for 3 new credit cards in two months

d)

When merchants ask, "Credit or debit?" always choose credit

90.
Carmen has just graduated from college and receives a bunch of paperwork from her new employer's Human Resources department. Which of the following should be her first step in making sure she's paying the correct amount of taxes?
a)

Complete a 1040 form

b)

Buy a copy of TurboTax and file her taxes

c)

Complete an I-9 form

d)

Complete a W-4 form

91.
Which of the following is TRUE about having a good credit score?
a)

You're automatically eligible to have any remaining student loan balance forgiven by the Federal government.

b)

Universities will be more likely to accept you when making admissions decisions.

c)

Lenders are more likely to extend credit to you at lower interest rates.

d)

You get a $100-$500 check in the mail from the Federal government as a reward.

92.
Which statement best describes the difference between a debit and credit card?
a)

Debit cards have low interest rates while credit cards have high interest rates

b)

Debit cards spend money from your own checking account while credit cards take out a loan from the credit company

c)

Debit cards are better to use in stores while credit cards are better for shopping online

d)

Debit cards allow you to view all your transactions online while credit cards only show your available credit limit

93.
The most common relationship between risk and return in investing can be state as:
a)
no relationship exists between risk and return
b)
lower risk indicates higher return
c)
higher risk indicate higher return
d)
higher risk indicates lower teturn
94.
A diversified portfolio is desirable because it:
a)
limits investor choices to only one or two investment tools
b)
increases the risk/return ratio
c)
decreases risk by investing money in a variety of investment tools
d)
indicates an investor is a good predictor of the return an investment will have 
95.

What is the term for a loan to purchase a house?

a)

APR

b)

mortgage

c)

cosigner

d)

finance

96.

690-719 is considered a(n) _____ credit score.

a)

bad

b)

fair

c)

good

d)

excellent

97.

A specified amount of money that the insured must pay before an insurance company will pay a claim.

a)

premium

b)

deductible

c)

claim

d)

$1 million

98.

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

a)

wants

b)

cost of living

c)

needs

d)

variable expenses

99.

FICO Credit Score ranges from?

a)

450-1000

b)

350-850

c)

501-990

d)

300-800

100.

In most states, it is illegal to drive without ___________.

a)

health insurance

b)

property insurance

c)

liability insurance

d)

disability insurance

101.

Who contributes to 401K’s?

a)

employees and employers

b)

parents

c)

the government

d)

no one

102.

Risk can be defined as

a)

the potential for good fortune

b)

the potential for profit

c)

the potential for loss

d)

the potential for gain

103.

How many credit cards should I have?

a)

3-5

b)

0-2

c)

10

d)

as many as I can get

104.

____________ is a formal and legal declaration that you are not able to pay your debts.

a)

intent

b)

poverty

c)

solvency

d)

bankruptcy

105.

Credit is basically the same thing as a _______.

a)

lottery winning

b)

gift

c)

loan

d)

stock

106.

When a bank evaluates you to receive credit, you must be considered

a)

debt-free

b)

creditworthy

c)

poor

d)

rich

107.

The group who will typically pay the highest insurance premiums for auto insurance is

a)

woman who just turned 25

b)

teenage boys

c)

retired grandmother

d)

new college graduate who is also married with children

108.

What will make you more appealing to potential employers?

a)

sleeping on the job & frequently on your phone

b)

having bad work habits

c)

having many valuable skills and training

d)

frequent absences

109.

What you give up when making decisions, is called?

a)

Time value of money

b)

Opportunity cost

c)

Money cost

d)

Time management

110.
What is a paycheck "garnishment"?
a)
Court order to allow lender to steal from borrower
b)
Court order to allow lender to call the borrower constantly
c)
Court order to allow lender to take money directly from borrower's account
d)
Court order to allow lender to throw out a loan and let it go
111.
Reduction in a car's value due to age and wear -and- tear is known as :
a)
Appreciation
b)
Stagnation
c)
Depreciation
d)
Inflation