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WorksheetsUsing Credit Review
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following is TRUE about a credit report?
It is a complete history of one type of credit you have
Credit reports are maintained by the 5 main credit bureaus
You can get a copy of your credit report for free
You can get a credit report only when you're 21 years old
Which of the following is one of the 3 nationally recognized credit bureaus?
Equifax
Federal Reserve
Postal Credit
TripleUnion
Your credit score is not configured off of which of the following:
Payment history
Amount of money owed
Grades in School
Length of credit history
Which is an exceptional credit score?
672
555
713
813
What type of credit score is this 570?
Average
Great
Poor
Excellent
My credit history does not affect my chances for renting my first apartment.
True
False
To build a positive credit history, I should pay cash for all purchases.
True
False
Paying my bills late could negatively affect my credit history.
True
False
a number assigned to a person that indicates to lenders their capacity to repay a loan.
Credit score
Credit report
Credit history
Credit bureau
Which of the following situations is an example of responsibly taking on debt?
Get a credit card but don't use it to avoid more debt
Spend up to your credit limit each month
Become an authorized user on an adult's card
Make only the minimum payment each month
T/F: A negative credit event (bankruptcy) can have a WORSE impact on a higher credit score.
True
False
Which of the following is TRUE about a credit report?
It is a complete history of one type of credit you have
Credit reports are maintained by the 5 main credit bureaus
You can get a copy of your credit report for free
You can get a credit report only when you're 21 years old
Which of the following does NOT contribute to your credit score?
Your payment history
Which banks issued your credit cards
Your debt-to-credit ratio
Length of credit history
Which of the following is TRUE about finding errors on your credit report?
You may have to file a dispute with each credit bureau
You should wait until the end of the month before reporting
Finding errors is common & is not a big deal
Overlooked errors may result in you paying a fine
How are a credit score and credit report related?
A credit report is determined by the factors in your score
A credit score is determined by the factors in your report
Credit reports are less important than your credit score
They're not related at all
Where can you get a free copy of your credit report?
annualcreditreport.com
freecreditreport.com
getmycreditreport.com
creditreport.gov
