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Financial Literacy

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What do we call the amount left over from your paycheck after taxes and deductions?
a)
balance
b)
gross balance
c)
transaction
d)
net pay
2.

The longer the money is invested the better?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Money earned or received is called?

a)

Expenses

b)

Income

c)

Deductions

d)

Check

4.

The total amount of personal income before taxes and deductions is called? 

a)

Net Income

b)

Gross Income

5.

The percentage at which interest is charged or paid.

a)

interest

b)

interest rate

c)

budget

d)

cost benefit analysis

6.

What are the 5 basic types of loans?

a)

Automobile

b)

Payday

c)

Mortgage

d)

Federal/Student

e)

Small Business

7.

What does principle stand for?

a)

% the lender charges you for borrowing the money.

b)

the amount of money being borrowed.

c)

time given to pay back the loan.

d)

Assets you put up against the loan as a safeguard for the lender against defaulted payments.

8.

Interest Rate?

a)

% the lender charges you for borrowing the money.

b)

the amount of money being borrowed.

c)

time given to pay back the loan.

d)

Assets you put up against the loan as a safeguard for the lender against defaulted payments.

9.

Loan Term?

a)

% the lender charges you for borrowing the money.

b)

the amount of money being borrowed.

c)

time given to pay back the loan.

d)

Assets you put up against the loan as a safeguard for the lender against defaulted payments.

10.

What is Collateral?

a)

% the lender charges you for borrowing the money.

b)

the amount of money being borrowed.

c)

time given to pay back the loan.

d)

Assets you put up against the loan as a safeguard for the lender against defaulted payments.

11.

This type of loan is Not backed by collateral. Higher interest rates. More risky.

a)

unsecured loan

b)

secured loan

c)

na

d)

na

12.

This type of loan is Protected by collateral. Lower interest rates. Less risky.

a)

unsecured loan

b)

secured loan

c)

na

d)

na

13.

Fixed Rate is?

a)

if you default on your payments your co-signer is responsible for the payments.

b)

not being able to make a payment or payments.

c)

Stays the same throughout the duration of the loan term. Predictable with higher interest rates.

d)

Can fluctuate depending on the index. Unpredictable with lower interest rates.

14.

Variable Rate is?

a)

if you default on your payments your co-signer is responsible for the payments.

b)

not being able to make a payment or payments.

c)

Stays the same throughout the duration of the loan term. Predictable with higher interest rates.

d)

Can fluctuate depending on the index. Unpredictable with lower interest rates.

15.

What does it mean to default on your loan?

a)

if you default on your payments your co-signer is responsible for the payments.

b)

not being able to make a payment or payments.

c)

Stays the same throughout the duration of the loan term. Predictable with higher interest rates.

d)

Can fluctuate depending on the index. Unpredictable with lower interest rates.

16.

When applying for an automobile loan, the lender will check what 3c's?

a)

Credit

b)

Collateral

c)

Capital

d)

checks

17.

When do you need a student loan?

a)

To buy a car

b)

To pay for college

c)

To buy a house

d)

To pay for your dinner

18.

When do you need an auto loan?

a)

To buy a car

b)

To pay for college

c)

To buy a house

d)

To pay for your dinner

19.

When do you need a mortgage?

a)

To buy a car

b)

To pay for college

c)

To buy a house

d)

To pay for your dinner

20.

When do you need a credit card?

a)

To buy a car

b)

To pay for college

c)

To buy a house

d)

To pay for your dinner

21.

When do you need a personal loan?

a)

To buy a car

b)

To pay for college

c)

To replace your kitchen

d)

To pay for your dinner

22.

You want to buy a new house. What kind of loan do you need?

a)

Auto Loan

b)

Mortgage

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Credit Card

23.

You want to buy a new truck. What kind of loan do you need?

a)

Auto Loan

b)

Mortgage

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Credit Card

24.

You want to buy a new sweater. What kind of loan do you need?

a)

Auto Loan

b)

Mortgage

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Credit Card

25.

You want a new swimming pool for your backyard. What kind of loan do you need?

a)

Auto Loan

b)

Mortgage

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Credit Card

26.

You want to attend Gallaudet University. What kind of loan do you need?

a)

Auto Loan

b)

Student Loan

c)

Personal Loan

d)

Credit Card

27.

Why do lenders charge interest? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Because they are taking a risk by lending money.

b)

Because the IRS makes them.

c)

To make money.

d)

To make it difficult for you to afford the things you want.

28.

Why is a lien sometimes necessary for lenders? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Because it gives the lender the ability to support the borrower if they are struggling to repay their debt.

b)

Because the lender needs to lend the borrower more money.

c)

Because it gives a lender the chance to recoup money when a borrower fails to pay their debt.

d)

Because a borrower has not made payments on thier loan.

29.

The price borrowers pay to use a lender's money.

a)

Interest

b)

Principal

c)

Lien

d)

Collateral

30.

Personal loans are commonly used to pay for which of the following expenses? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Emergencies

b)

Medical Care

c)

Weddings

d)

Vacations

31.

What can happen if a borrower defaults on their mortgage? (Choose all that apply)

a)

The lender can take back the borrower's house.

b)

The lender can repossess the borrower's car.

c)

The lender can sell the house to recoup it's money.

d)

The lender can sell the car to recoup it's money.

32.

True or False: Typical payday loans cost 400% APR or more.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What makes payday loans risky?

a)

They must be paid back by the borrower's next paycheck.

b)

They have high interest rates.

c)

They often have high fees.

d)

They have adjustable rates.

34.

Which of the following are characteristics of Predatory Loans? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Charge low interest rates.

b)

Terms that are misleading.

c)

Target people that desperately need money and don't understand how borrowing works.

d)

Charge high fees.

e)

Threaten physical violence if you do not pay them back on time.

35.

Which of the following are true about Cash Advances? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Can have higher interest rates than regular purchases.

b)

This predatory loan is obtained through your credit card.

c)

The interest only accumulates after predetermined grace period.

d)

Designed to be paid back long-term.

36.

Which of the following are true about Pawnshop Loans? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Have high interest rates and finance charges.

b)

Are short-term loans based on the value of your collateral.

c)

The pawnshop broker will keep your item and sell it for profit if you do not pay back the loan.

d)

Additional fees can be charged for storing and insuring your item.

e)

Borrowers should only pawn items that they are willing to lose in case they can not pay back the loan.

37.

Why are private loans risky?

a)

The interest rates are usually hard so the monthly payments are hard to manage.

b)

There is too much paperwork to fill out and review. You may be signing something that puts you at financial risk.

c)

The loans are not usually large enough to be financially beneficial.

d)

You risk damaging relationships with family or friends.

38.

Which of the following is the failure to pay back a loan?

a)

Equity

b)

Repossession

c)

Default

d)

Term

39.
What does it mean when a student loan is "forgiven"?
a)
You get a letter of apology from the government
b)
You don't have to keep going to classes to get your degree
c)
You don't get as much money as your were previosuly promised
d)
You don't have to pay back the remainder of your loan debt
40.

If you INCREASE the amount of your down payment, how will it affect the monthly payment?

a)

The monthly payment will go down

b)

The monthly payment will go up

c)

the monthly payment will stay the same

41.

What happens if you pay more than your minimum each month?

a)

You will pay more interest over time.

b)

You won’t have to repay the principal.

c)

Your lender will forgive the loan.

d)

You will repay the principal quicker.

42.

When an individual borrows money, this is called ...

a)

An investment

b)

A term deposit

c)

A loan

d)

A share

43.

What will NOT help you build your credit history?

a)

Auto loan

b)

Credit card

c)

Debit card

d)

Home mortgage

44.

What term describes any arrangement where you get "stuff" (money, goods, services), and agree to pay for it in the future.

a)

Credit

b)

Loan

c)

Principal

d)

Collateral

45.
A fee charged when a payment has not been received by a specified due date.
a)
interest fee
b)
annual fee
c)
late payment fee
46.
Using your credit card to get cash from a bank, ATM, or by writing a conveneience check.
a)
cash advance
b)
balance transfer
c)
default
47.
The rate at which a credit card company charges a customer for "borrowing" money.
a)
interest rate
b)
default rate
c)
bank rate
48.
The smallest payment a customer can make each statement period to keep the account in good standing.
a)
cash advance
b)
balance transfer
c)
minimum payment
49.
The length of time between your statements, often one month in length.
a)
billing cycle
b)
credit limit
c)
grace period
50.
A yearly fee charged by some credit cards for use of the card.
a)
interest
b)
late payment fee
c)
annual fee
51.

A loan based on the value of personal property.

a)

Rent‐to‐own loan

b)

Pawn loan

c)

Open‐end credit

d)

Refund anticipation loan

52.

Annual interest rates for alternative loans can be as high as 300%.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

All lenders check a person’s credit report and score during the loan approval process.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

If an individual does not meet the credit terms for a pawn loan, the lender will keep the property.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Evaluating the purpose of credit is an important consideration to using credit responsibly.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Depending on the credit terms, if a person has a late payment, consequences including higher interest rates, may occur.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Examples of when credit, if used responsibly, can be a positive. (Check All that Apply)

a)

Credit can provide long‐term benefits such as the opportunity to earn a higher income as a result of investing in human capital.

b)

Credit may allow individuals to make large purchases, such as an automobile, that allows them to get to and from work.

c)

Having a credit card will allow an individual to make online purchases more securely and provide a source of open‐end credit in case of emergency.

d)

Credit will not allow individuals to make large purchases, such as an automobile, that allows them to get to and from work.

58.

Describe why a person is spending future income when using credit

a)

When borrowing, individuals are spending their future income because they are committing to making payments for a specified

b)

When borrowing, individuals are saving their future income because they are committing to making payments for a specified

59.

Drew is considering purchasing a new vehicle. What are the things he should review closely on the contract? (Check all that apply)

a)

Interest rate – What is the annual interest rate?

b)

Fees- Are there fees associated with the application process and/or the use of the credit? Are there any

fees for repaying the loan early?

c)

Missed or late payment- What does the credit contract indicate are consequences of missed or late payments?

d)

Default- What is the consequence of not paying back in full the borrowed amount?

e)

Location- Where is the credit institution located?

60.
A short‐term loan that provides immediate cash by securing a borrower’s written check
a)
Pawn Loan
b)
Payday Loan
c)
Refund Anticipation
d)
Rent to Own 
61.
What does APR stand for?
a)
American Peoples Reports
b)
Annual Progress Report
c)
American Percentage Rate
d)
Annual Percentage Rate
62.
Total interest you are charged each year on what you owe a credit card company
a)
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
b)
Annual Fee
c)
Interest
d)
Debt
63.

What is the amount remaining on an account

a)

Balance owed

b)

APR

c)

Cash advance

d)

Collateral

64.

What is a business / financial institution that stores and manages money for individuals and other businesses?

a)

A Bank

b)

Credit card company

c)

Auto finance company

65.

The cash received when money is borrowed on a credit card. Typically involve special fees and higher interest rates than when used for purchases.

a)

Cash Advance

b)

Balance

c)

Minimum Payment

d)

Loan

66.
Payday lending and cash advance services are 
a)
A thing of the past that no one uses today
b)
Highly effective at cutting down debt
c)
Huge Ripoffs
d)
the best way to build a credit score
67.
Kevin has the following debts: Home Equity Loan, $24,000; Visa, $1,200; Student Loan, $5,000; Car, $12,000. How should he prioritize his debt snowball?
a)
Home Equity Loan, Visa, Student Loan, Car
b)
Visa, Car, Student Loan, Home Equity Loan
c)
Visa, Student Loan, Car, Home Equity Loan
d)
Cannot prioritize the debt snowball without knowing the interest rates on
68.

These institutions offer credit cards.

Institution A's annual percentage rate is 13.74%.

Institution B's annual percentage rate is 11.99%.

Institution C's annual percentage rate is 17.9%.

Which institution would you choose to have a credit card with?

a)

Institution A

b)

Institution B

c)

Institution C

69.

What is an annual percentage rate (APR)?

a)

The yearly rate charged for borrowing funds

b)

The original amount borrowed

c)

The total amount of the principal and interest over the term of the loan.

d)

The tax rate charged on loans.

70.

Why might someone prefer a fixed rate loan over a variable/adjustable rate loan?

a)

The interest rate fluctuates, but always stays below 5%

b)

The interest rate stays fluctuates, but you can earn money in the long-run.

c)

The interest rate stays the same for 6 months and continually decreases over the life of the loan.

d)

The interest rate never changes so there are no surprises in payment changes.

71.

When you borrow money in the form of a loan or a credit card, you can end up paying more than the loan amount because you will pay ___ in addition to the loan amount.

a)

rate

b)

interest

c)

principal

d)

balance

72.

Credit cards, which are issued by a bank or business, typically have a ______, which establishes a maximum amount cardholders can purchase using the card.

a)

minimum payment

b)

late fee

c)

interest

d)

credit limit

73.

When you get your credit card bill, if you cannot pay the full amount, the credit card statement will note a _______ amount, which is the smallest amount the cardholder can pay each month in order to avoid fees and to maintain a good credit rating

a)

minimum payment

b)

credit limit

c)

due date

d)

balance

74.

The _____ of a loan describes the length of time the borrower will have to repay the loan.

a)

due date

b)

term

c)

interest rate

d)

credit score

75.

Short-term loans with high interest rates that give borrowers quick access to money are called ______, and they can quickly cause someone to have major financial trouble.

a)

personal loans

b)

debit cards

c)

easy access loans

d)

student loans

76.

Semi-Annually means how many times a year?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

1

d)

6

77.

Monthly means how many times a year?

a)

4

b)

12

c)

52

d)

365

78.

Annually means how many times a year?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

1

d)

6

79.
What is one advantage of having a credit card?
a)
It prevents you from spending more than you earn.
b)
It allows you to make purchases without carrying lots of cash.
c)
It encourages you to budget your money wisely.
d)
It helps you pay off debts that you may have.
80.
What happens when you don't have enough money to pay for the things you charged?
a)
You end up owing less than the original amount of money you charged.
b)
You end up owing more than the original amount of money you charged.
c)
You end up owing the same amount of money you charged, it just takes a while to pay off.
81.
Why would your credit provider give you a credit limit?
a)
To remind you to pay your bill on time.
b)
To prevent you from enjoying the things you buy.
c)
To prevent you from spending more money than you can pay back.
d)
To prevent you from shopping in certain places.
82.
When you make a credit card purchase at a store, who do you agree to pay?
a)
The store.
b)
The bank where the store keeps its money.
c)
Your credit provider.
83.
How do credit card companies make money?
a)
By charging late fees and interest to their customers.
b)
By making you pay an extra dollar on every purchase.
c)
By charging late fees and interest to stores and other businesses.
d)
By earning interest on the money they have saved up.
84.
How is charging a purchase like getting a loan?
a)
You borrow money from your credit provider.
b)
You borrow money from the store in order to pay your credit provider.
c)
You borrow money from an ATM in order to pay your credit provider.
85.
The cost of credit expressed as a yearly interest rate is known as:
a)
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
b)
Annual Fee
c)
Penalty APR
d)
Introductory Rate
86.
Benefits of credit cards include:
a)
safe and convenient, bonuses are offered
b)
allows you to build a positive credit report
c)
needed for reservations and online shopping
d)
all of these
87.
Examples of penalty fees include:
a)
over-the-limit fee
b)
late payment fee
c)
returned payment fee
d)
all of these
88.
What is an annual fee? 
a)
The act of transferring money 
b)
A fee charged by a card issuer for being a card holder. 
c)
The days between the last statement and the current statement. 
d)
A fee charged to a cardholder's account once a payment is late. 
89.
How can you avoid paying interest fees on your credit card?
a)
Only use it for groceries
b)
pay off the full balance, on time, each month
c)
you cannot avoid interest fees
d)
only use Discover
90.
You have a choice between two credit cards: American Express 8.99% or Chase Sapphire 12.99%. Which card offers the better rate?
a)
American Express
b)
Chase Sapphire
c)
Neither
d)
All of the above
91.

After learning about pay day loans, how likely are you to apply for one?

a)

YOLO! I already downloaded the app.

b)

I'd get one to buy myself nice things.

c)

Only if I had no other option available.

d)

Never.

92.
What is a credit score?
a)
What lenders use to see if you are able to pay back credit
b)
3 numbers
c)
What your score on a test is that was worth credit
93.
What is your job as a borrower?
a)
To pay back your loans promptly
b)
To borrow as much as humanly possible
c)
Spend your loans and not pay them back
94.

APR is Death by Debt because:

a)

You can pay interest over and over on the same money spent

b)

Credit Cards typically have unreasonably high interest rates

c)

Over time you may spend more on interest than on your original purchase

d)

All of the above

95.

Credit Cards are:

a)

Dangerous if you cannot discipline your financial habits

b)

Great tools for you to build your credit score

c)

Solid ways to protect your purchases and keep good financial records

d)

All of the above

96.
To build a good credit history, you should
a)
open as much credit as possible quickly
b)
use the maximum credit allowed on all your credit cards
c)
pay on time and as much of your balance as possible
d)
all of these
97.

Jake’s credit application has been declined because of his negative credit history. Which is most likely to be true?

a)

Jake pays his bills consistently and on time.

b)

Jake has applied for 4 credit cards and a car loan in the past 6 weeks.

c)

Jake has received 3 traffic tickets in the past 2 months.

d)

Jake holds 2 store credit cards, a bank credit card, a car loan, and a mortgage.

98.

There’s no penalty if I pay my credit card balance after the due date.

a)

True

b)

False

99.
True or False: Negative information stays on your credit report for 7-10 years.
a)
True
b)
False
100.
Examples of penalty fees include:
a)
over-the-limit fee
b)
late payment fee
c)
returned payment fee
d)
all of these
101.

The bank will take possession of your car if you .... your car loan.

a)

pay off

b)

default on

c)

endorse

d)

compute