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Year 9 Assessment Autumn 1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between wages and salaries?

a)

Wages are paid on a monthly basis, while salaries are paid on an hourly basis.

b)

Wages and salaries are the same thing.

c)

Wages are paid to employees, while salaries are paid to contractors.

d)

Wages are paid on an hourly basis, while salaries are a fixed amount paid on a monthly or annual basis.

2.

What are some common methods of wage payment?

a)

direct deposit, paper check, cash, electronic payment platforms

b)

credit card, barter system, gift cards

3.

What is a loan?

a)

A loan is a gift that does not need to be paid back.

b)

A loan is a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest.

c)

A loan is a type of investment where you give money to someone else.

d)

A loan is a financial transaction where you lend money to a bank.

4.

What are the different types of loans?

a)

mortgage loans, payday loans, credit card loans, medical loans

b)

personal loans, home loans, car loans, student loans, and business loans

c)

personal loans, home loans, car loans, student loans, and business loans

d)

auto loans, payday loans, credit card loans, medical loans

5.

What is the difference between secured and unsecured loans?

a)

Secured loans are backed by collateral, while unsecured loans are not.

b)

Secured loans have shorter repayment terms than unsecured loans.

c)

Secured loans have lower interest rates than unsecured loans.

d)

Secured loans require a higher credit score than unsecured loans.

6.

What is the importance of credit history in loan approval?

a)

Credit history is important in loan approval.

b)

Credit history is only important for certain types of loans.

c)

Loan approval is solely based on income.

d)

Credit history has no impact on loan approval.

7.

What is the concept of interest in loans?

a)

Repayment

b)

Interest

c)

Collateral

d)

Principal

8.

What are some common methods of loan repayment?

a)

annual payments, lump sum payment, and no payments

b)

monthly installments, balloon payments, and interest-only payments

9.

What are the advantages of using electronic payment methods?

a)

Inconvenience, slow processing, lack of security, and expensive.

b)

Limited acceptance, slow processing, lack of security, and high fees.

c)

Difficulty in tracking transactions, slow processing, lack of security, and high costs.

d)

Convenience, speed, security, and cost-effectiveness.

10.

What are the disadvantages of using cash as a method of payment?

a)

Risk of loss or theft, inconvenience of carrying large amounts of cash, lack of a paper trail for tracking expenses.

b)

Cash is easily counterfeited, limited acceptance at certain businesses, difficulty in making online purchases.

11.

What are the advantages of using electronic payment methods?

a)

Inconvenience, slow processing, lack of security, and expensive.

b)

Limited acceptance, slow processing, lack of security, and high fees.

c)

Difficulty in tracking transactions, slow processing, lack of security, and high costs.

d)

Convenience, speed, security, and cost-effectiveness.

12.

What is a loan?

a)

A loan is a gift that does not need to be paid back.

b)

A loan is a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest.

c)

A loan is a type of investment where you give money to someone else.

d)

A loan is a financial transaction where you lend money to a bank.

13.

What is gross pay?

a)

a pay period of every 2-weeks with 26 pay periods per year

b)

the amount of money earned before any deductions are subtracted

c)

the amount of money left in a worker’s paycheck after deductions are taken out

d)

the amount of money subtracted from a worker’s pay

14.

Multiplying a worker’s hourly wage amount and hours worked per pay period equals?

a)

pay period

b)

salary

c)

gross pay

d)

net pay

15.

A fixed amount of money per year paid to an employee to do a job is known as a _____?

a)

hourly rate

b)

deduction

c)

overtime pay

d)

salary

16.

Which of these is the amount of money that remains after taxes have been deducted that a person can save or spend as he or she wishes?

a)

semi-monthly paycheck

b)

gross pay

c)

residents

d)

disposable income

17.

What is a deduction?

a)

the total income for a pay period

b)

net pay

c)

the amount of money subtracted from your paycheck

d)

overtime pay

18.

Overtime...

a)

explains how much money was earned and the types of deductions and amounts withheld from a worker’s paycheck.

b)

is time worked beyond an employee’s regular hours.

c)

he amount of money remaining after taxes have been deducted that a person can spend as he/she wishes.

d)

is the amount of money you earn after deductions are subtracted.

19.

National insurance pays for:

a)

Health care

b)

Education

c)

Pensions

d)

Food

20.

Alex is paid £8 per hour and works for five hours. Their gross pay is:

a)

£45

b)

£42

c)

£35

d)

£40

21.

The two main ways you would expect to be paid by your employer would be

a)

Gold bars

b)

Credit transfer

c)

Cash

d)

Investments

22.

Sally's gross pay is £451. Her total dedcutions are £150.

Work out Sally's Net Pay

(Write your answers with a pound sign and no spaces)

(a)  

23.

Gary's weekly gross pay is £247. His total weekly deductions are £58.

Work out Gary's Net Pay

(Give your answers with a pound sign and no spaces)

(a)  

24.

An employee in the industry is....

a)

A general helper working on an adhoc basis

b)

A trainee working in a hotel as well as studying

c)

Someone who works and has an employment contract

d)

A volunteer worker

25.

The correct definition of an employer is...

a)

a person who doesn't pay you

b)

a person or establishment that hires employees

c)

an organisation only

d)

a person that sells food

26.

Part time staff... (select 3)

a)

Have a permanent contract

b)

Do NOT get holiday pay

c)

GET holiday pay

d)

work 4-16 hours per week

27.

Full time staff work

a)

4-16hours/per week

b)

35+ hours/week

c)

2 hours per week

d)

21 hours per week

28.

Casual staff usually...

a)

Work via an agency

b)

work during busy times of the year

c)

work all year

d)

work for specific functions

29.

Which of the following jobs would work on a zero hours contract?

a)

Estate Agent

b)

McDonalds Manager

c)

Uber Driver

d)

Customer Service Rep

30.

Some people have negative views on zero hours contracts because... (Select all that apply)

a)

The pay is better than part time

b)

Its not fair on full-time workers

c)

There's no job security

d)

They tend to pay minimum wage

31.

Budgeting is...

a)

saving for emergencies and other important things.

b)

writing a list of personal and financial goals

c)

managing day-to-day money to pay bills, buy food, save and pay for other essential spending.

d)

saving for an expensive holiday abroad.

32.

A Mortgage is...

a)

the yearly official meeting of morticians in the UK.

b)

a loan to help people buy houses or flats. They are offered mainly by banks and building societies and can last for up to 30 years

c)

an investment that allows one to increase their net worth.

d)

a savings account for a house or flat. You can start saving in it as soon as you are an 16.

33.

A personal loan is...

a)

offered by banks, building societies and some specialist firms. It is usually paid back over a much shorter term than a mortgage.

b)

a savings account for personal use, where you can save for personal objectives such as going on a holiday.

c)

a bank account

d)

a personal objective.

34.

What would a gas company use to take a payment from a customer's bank account each month?

a)

Standing Order

b)

Direct Debit

c)

An Express Transfer

d)

An automated sweep.

35.

Internet banking enables you to:

a)

have access to your account 24 hours a day

b)

help your credit score

c)

cancel direct debit

d)

make purchases online

36.
Which one is a disadvantage of having a credit card?
a)
no cash needed
b)
build your history
c)
could ruin credit history
37.
The cost of borrowing money is referred to as 
a)
Interest 
b)
Annual Percentage Rate 
c)
Credit 
d)
Credit Line 
38.

Standing orders provide a flexible way to pay regular bills or make regular payments.

a)

False

b)

True

39.
For a young adult, which of the following would typically be classed as a long-term financial plan?
Saving for:
a)
a holiday in 12 months' time.
b)
a new car.
c)
college.
d)
their retirement.
40.
Being paid by the number of pieces produced is called ...
a)
Wages
b)
Object work
c)
Piecework
41.
A word to describe yearly.
a)
annual
b)
monthly
c)
half-yearly
d)
fornightly
42.
David earns £5 an hour on a paper round, he works every school day for 2 hours. How much does he earn a week?
a)
5
b)
50
c)
25
43.
John is a child model. He earns £80 for every appearance. In the summer holidays he appeared 5 times. How much did he earn?
a)
320
b)
80
c)
400
44.
Helen collect glasses in a pub. She earns £8 an hour and works 4 hours on a Saturday. How much does she earn?
a)
30
b)
32
c)
13
45.
All income is subject to what type of tax?
a)
Inheritance tax
b)
National Insurance Contributions
c)
Insurance Premium tax
d)
Income tax