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Economics and Personal Finance Final Exam

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the fundamental economic problem that all societies face?
a)
Abundance of resources
b)
Scarcity of resources
c)
Equal distribution of resources
d)
Unlimited resources
2.
Which term refers to the value of the next best alternative that is forgone when a choice is made?
a)
Scarcity
b)
Opportunity cost
c)
Wants
d)
Needs
3.
Which of the following is an example of a need?
a)
Smartphone
b)
Shelter
c)
Designer clothing
d)
Vacation
4.

In a supermarket, what primarily determines what products are stocked on the shelves?

a)

Consumer demand and supply

b)

Government directives

c)

Custom and tradition

d)

Central planning

5.

In a hypothetical country, the government is in control of resources and production, and everything is centrally planned. What type of economic system does this country follow?

a)

Market economy

b)

Traditional economy

c)

Command economy

d)

Mixed economy

6.
Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of resources and competition in the marketplace?
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
c)
Communism
d)
Mixed economy
7.
In a command economy, who typically makes decisions about what and how much to produce?
a)
Private businesses
b)
Consumers
c)
Government authorities
d)
Market forces
8.
What does the law of demand state?
a)
As the price of a good increases, the quantity demanded decreases
b)
As the price of a good increases, the quantity demanded increases
c)
As the price of a good decreases, the quantity demanded decreases
d)
There is no relationship between price and quantity demanded
9.
Land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship are the four primary factors of production. Which factor does labor represent?
a)
Human effort and skill
b)
Physical assets
c)
Financial resources
d)
Innovative ideas and risk-taking
10.
What is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources to satisfy their wants and needs called?
a)
Sociology
b)
Psychology
c)
Economics
d)
Anthropology
11.
Which term refers to the limited resources available to meet the unlimited wants and needs of society?
a)
Needs
b)
Wants
c)
Scarcity
d)
Demand
12.
What is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials called?
a)
Recycling
b)
Incineration
c)
Landfilling
d)
Composting
13.

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

14.

Consider a scenario where you are selling lemonade. According to the law of demand, what happens to the quantity demanded of your lemonade as you raise its price?

a)

More people want to buy it

b)

Fewer people want to buy it

c)

The number of people wanting to buy it stays the same

d)

The demand for lemonade is not affected

15.
There is only one gas station on a stretch of highway. Then two more gas stations open next to the first. Demand for gas does not change during this time. What will happen to the price of gas on this stretch of highway and why?
a)
The price of gas will decrease because there is more competition among businesses.
b)
The price of gas will decrease because there is less competition among businesses.
c)
The price of gas will increase because there is more competition among businesses.
d)
The price of gas will increase because there is less competition among businesses.
16.
Farmers in California have had wonderful weather. They have produced the largest crop of watermelons in years. What will happen to the price of watermelons?
a)
The price will go up.
b)
The price will go down.
17.
The week before Halloween, pumpkin patches all around the country sell lots of pumpkins. What will happen to the price of pumpkins on the day after Halloween?
a)
The price will go up.
b)
The price will go down.
18.

The amount of a good or service that is available to consumers

a)

Supply

b)

Demand

c)

Saver

d)

Spender

19.
When the demand for a product or service is higher than the supply this causes what?
a)
shortage
b)
consumer
c)
surplus
d)
equilibrium
20.

The point where supply and demand are balanced

a)

shifters

b)

equilibrium

c)

surplus

d)

shortage

21.

A drought has made this year's tomato harvest smaller than usual. What will probably happen to the overall supply of tomato sauce?

a)

The supply will probably go up

b)

The supply will probably go down

22.

Imagine a situation where a toy manufacturer produces more toys than the market demand at a certain price. What is this situation called?

a)

shortage

b)

fad

c)

search costs

d)

surplus

23.
What is the Equilibrium Price?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
24.

What happens to the market when the chocolate bars are priced at $4 each?

a)

surplus

b)

shortage

c)

equilibrium

25.
A sharp rise in the price of Doritos may lead to an increase in the demand for
a)
salsa
b)
hamburgers
c)
Cheetos
d)
napkins
26.

Which of the following would classify as complements?

a)

Coke, Pepsi

b)

tennis racket, tennis balls

c)

coffee, tea

d)

Iphone, Samsung Galaxy

27.

Which of the following would classify as substitutes?

a)

pet, vet bills

b)

bread, butter

c)

Dominos, Pizza Hut

d)

phone, charger

28.
On "Bobblehead Night," a Major League Baseball team has only 500 limited edition player bobbleheads available, but 1,000 fans show up early to get one. What term characterizes this situation?
a)
Surplus
b)
Shortage
c)
Elastic Demand
d)
Equilibrium
29.

At the concession stand, one fan buys two hot dogs. He eats the first one but can not finish the second one. What economic principle is being applied?

a)
Law of increasing marginal utility
b)
Law of diminishing marginal utility
c)
Law of supply and demand
d)
Opportunity cost
30.

With high demand for World Series tickets, scalpers often take advantage and resell tickets at inflated prices. This situation highlights the impact of:

a)

Surplus

b)

Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns

c)

Equilibrium Price

d)

Black Market Activities

31.

When the governing body of Major League Baseball imposes a maximum allowable ticket price for World Series games to ensure affordability for fans, what economic concept is being applied?

a)
price ceiling
b)
elasticity of demand
c)
demand curve
d)
price floor
32.

A policy that covers a renter's personal property against loss by theft, fire, or other hazards.

a)

Security Deposit

b)

Equity

c)

Renter's Insurance

d)

Principal

33.

Fee that covers the cost of any future damage the renter might cause to the unit.

a)

Material Resources

b)

Renter's Insurance

c)

Security Deposit

d)

Interest

34.

What is the initial amount of money borrowed in a loan?

a)

Collateral

b)

Interest Rate

c)

Principal

d)

Equity Share

35.

What is the fee that the lending institution charges the buyer to borrow the money?

a)

Principal

b)

Earnest Money

c)

Closing Costs

d)

Interest

36.

A partial payment of cash, made at the time of purchase, usually between 5% and 25% or more of the purchase price.

a)

Down Payment

b)

Equity

c)

Closing Costs

d)

Interest

37.

This type of mortgage keeps the same rate of interest and the same payment for 15-30 years.

a)

Graduated

b)

Adjustable Rate

c)

Fixed Rate

38.

This type of mortgage changes based on the market. The interest rate may increase or decrease each year.

a)

Adjustable rate

b)

Conventional

c)

Graduated

39.

Mortgages are generally for ____ to ______ years.

a)

5-10

b)

10-20

c)

15-30

d)

15-20

40.

If you had to give someone advice on buying a house, what would you recommend?

a)

Buy a house you can afford.

b)

Buy what you want, not what you need.

c)

Always buy the largest, most expensive house you can afford.

d)

When the bank pre-approves you for a mortgage amount, spend all of it on a house.

41.

“Is the statement 'Buying a house is the most expensive purchase most people make' true or false?

a)

The statement is TRUE because buying a house is a major expenditure for most individuals and families.

b)

The statement is TRUE because most people spend at least 50 percent of their income on housing.

c)

The statement is FALSE because most people spend more on cars and clothing than on housing.

d)

The statement is FALSE because most people rent; only the wealthy can afford to buy a house.

42.

What is an appraisal?

a)

An unbiased professional evaluation of a home's value

b)

An advertisement used to praise a property in order to sell it

43.

What is the formal process called where your landlord terminates your lease and asks you to vacate your apartment within a period of time decided by local laws and statutes?

a)

Eviction

b)

Deed

c)

Lease

d)

Principal

44.

A residential tenancy agreement is a contract between you (and your co-tenants) and the landlord or owner.

a)

Lease

b)

Mortgage

c)

Rent

d)

Deed

45.

What is a disadvantage of renting a home?

a)

The money you pay isn't going towards owning the house.

b)

Renting is way more expensive than buying.

c)

Renting makes you look irresponsible.

d)

When renting, you are stuck in the home for a very long time.

46.

Bailey needs to move to Boone, NC, to attend Appalachian University for 4 years. If dorms aren't available, what is her best (least expensive) housing option?

a)

She should find a friend, and both of them should buy a house.

b)

She should rent a 3-bedroom house for herself.

c)

She should look for someone or some people who are renting and need a roommate to share the bills.

d)

She needs to buy a condo.

47.

A licensed professional who specializes in selling homes is known as?

a)

HUD

b)

Real Estate Agent

c)

Escrow

d)

Title Insurance Broker

48.

The name for a renter is:

a)

landlord

b)

rentee

c)

tenant

d)

lease

49.

The amount of money you “take home” on your paycheck after taxes is called your ______ pay.

a)

gross

b)

net

c)

final

d)

top

50.

A measure of a person's credit risk is used by banks to decide whether they should give out loans. It typically ranges between 300-850.

a)

Interest

b)

Credit Score

c)

Credit Card

d)

Amortization Schedule

51.

What you pay out of pocket before the insurance company pays your claim.

a)

Premium

b)

Claim

c)

Loss

d)

Deductible

e)

Limit

52.

Why is it important to have auto insurance?

a)

Because the law requires it.

b)

Because it helps limit financial losses when an accident occurs.

c)

Because it helps you to be prepared for the unexpected.

d)

Because it plays an important role in your financial security.

e)

All of the above.

53.

Why would the Fed want to raise interest rates?

a)

to slow down inflation

b)

to complete with foreign markets

c)

to encourage mass production

d)

to raise the minimum wage

54.

In this form of capitalism, the government adopts a "hands-off" policy toward the economy.

a)

laissez-faire capitalism

b)

mixed economy

c)

anarcho-capitalism

d)

feudalism

55.

What did money used to be backed by?

a)

land

b)

Oil

c)

Gold

d)

Crops

56.
What is the name of our nation's central bank?
a)
The Federal Reserve
b)
The United States National Bank
c)
The National Bank of the United States
d)
Bank of America
57.
The Fed ______________ banks to ensure the soundness of the banking system.
a)
regulates
b)
closes
c)
opens
d)
runs
58.

__________ is a U.S. government institution that provides insurance on depositor's accounts

a)

Congress

b)

Department of the Interior

c)

FDIC

d)

Department of Homeland Security

59.
_______ describes the stock market when prices have been steadily rising and people are optimistic?
a)
Bull
b)
Bear 
c)
Monkey
d)
Mongoose
60.

A market where existing conditions are driving stock prices down is known as a bear market.

a)

Bear

b)

Bull

c)

Monkey

d)

Mongoose

61.

_____ is an investment strategy in which you spread your investment dollars among different sectors, industries, and securities to balance or reduce the level of risk?

a)

Liquidity

b)

Diversification

c)

Splitting

d)

Funding

62.

Kelly purchased 5 shares of Nike stock for $70 a share in April 2012. In April 2015, she decides to sell the stock. The stock price at that time is $90 per share. What is her capital gain?

a)

$20

b)

$160

c)

$100

d)

$200

63.

What is the best description of the relationship between risk and return?

a)

The higher the risk, the lower the return

b)

The lower the risk the greater the potential for return

c)

Buy high, sell low

d)

The higher the risk, the greater the potential for return

64.
The act of purchasing assets with the goal of increasing your future income is
a)
investing
b)
speculating
c)
collecting
d)
liquidating
65.

Which type of investment is the least risky?

a)

stock

b)

bond

c)

mutual fund

d)

savings account

66.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket best refers to which of the following pieces of advice
a)
Diversify your stock portfolio in order to reduce risk
b)
Invest in a single stock for the largest gain
c)
Take out as many loans as you can
d)
Don't hesitate when buying stocks
67.

What is a stock?

a)

A stock is a type of investment that uses money from investors to purchase many different investment types.

b)

A stock is an insured bank account with high risk.

c)

A stock is a lending investment to the government or a company.

d)

A stock is a share of ownership in a company.

68.
You should start saving for retirement
a)
When you get married
b)
When you get your first job
c)
When you reach age 50
d)
When you reach age 65
69.

Based on the image, what is the current trading price of McDonald's stock?

a)

$188.50

b)

$186.75

c)

$24.43

d)

$1.75

70.

The name for a part of a business that is bought and sold on the stock market is:

a)

Part

b)

Market

c)

Stocker

d)

Share

71.

Why is it important to start investing as soon as possible?

a)

You take less risk when you are young, so money will be safe

b)

You have more time for your money to compound

c)

Investing is an easy way to make quick money

d)

Fees on investments are cheaper when you are younger

72.

Which of the below is an employer-based retirement plan that both employees and employers contribute to?

a)

Traditional IRA

b)

Roth IRA

c)

401K

d)

Pension

73.

Abbreviation for a company listed on the stock market.

a)

stock

b)

stock exchange

c)

price

d)

ticker symbol

74.

Why do most people buy stocks?

a)

To help pay their bills.

b)

It's an investment.

c)

So that they don't go into debt.

d)

It looks good on a loan application.

75.

An overall rise in prices is called _____.

a)

a yield

b)

volatility

c)

a dividend

d)

inflation

76.

Louis's dad pays a tax to the federal government each year based off the money he earns from his lawn mowing business. What type of tax does Louis's dad pay each year?

a)

Payroll Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

77.

Curtis purchased a new pair of jeans for $18. When Curtis pays for his jeans his total is almost $20 because of taxes. Which type of tax does Curtis pay?

a)

Payroll Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

78.

Your parents pay a tax each year of $3500 that is based off the value of your home. Which type of tax do your parents pay each year?

a)

Payroll Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

79.

Jarrod was a contestant on a popular game show. Jarrod won a $1,000 prize on the show. Jarrod had to pay $200 of his winnings in taxes. Which type of tax did Jarrod have to pay?

a)

Payroll Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

80.

Which of these is the money you earn BEFORE taxes?

a)

Gross Pay

b)

Net Pay

81.

If you worked 40 hours per week at $10 per hour, what is your gross income for the week?

a)

$227

b)

$4000

c)

$40

d)

$400

82.
When is tax day?
a)
January 1st
b)
April 1st
c)
April 15th
d)
December 31st
83.
The government agency in charge of collecting tax.
a)
FICA
b)
IRS
c)
NBA
d)
SEC
84.
the amount of money you are paid after all the deductions are subtracted
a)
Gross pay
b)
Net pay
c)
Overtime pay
85.
Which tax form is used  to provide information about your previous year's pay and deductions from that year?
a)
W2
b)
W4
c)
1040A
d)
1099-INT
86.

Who primarily uses our tax money? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

a)

Your employer

b)

The state government

c)

The Federal government

d)

Local Businesses

87.
Roads, police, schools, governmental agencies, fire and emergency services are all funded by taxes
a)
true
b)
false
88.
Helps provide retirement income for the elderly and pays disability benefits
a)
medicare
b)
social security
c)
state income tax
d)
federal income tax
89.
A health care program for the elderly and disabled
a)
social security
b)
medicare
c)
state income tax
d)
federal income tax
90.

Taxes are collected by

a)

Businesses

b)

Parents

c)

Foreign countries

d)

Government

91.

IRS stands for

a)

Internal Revenge Service

b)

International Revenue System

c)

Internal Revenue Service

d)

Inspection Ravioli Sauce

92.

When using a credit card, you will be charged interest if the balance is not paid within 30 days.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

What is the machine called that is used to withdraw money and that is found in shopping centers, in convenience stores, and outside financial institutions?

a)

GWB (Great Wonderful Bank)

b)

ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)

c)

EBT (Easy Bank Teller)

d)

AMM (Awesome Money Maker)

94.

When you put money into a bank account for safe keeping, you are making a ...

a)

deposit

b)

withdrawal

c)

expenses

95.

The act of taking money out of a bank account is known as a ...

a)

deposit

b)

expenses

c)

withdrawal

96.

Amount of money spent on items needed is called an ...

a)

expenses

b)

variable expense

c)

profit

97.
Which of the following is true about banks and credit unions?
a)
They are the safest place to save money.
b)
Money can be withdrawn from banks online.
c)
Banks are a business and loan money to others to make money.
d)
All of the above.
98.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a credit card?

a)

Interest is charged for the use of a credit card.

b)

Consumers can purchase things now, and pay for them later in the event of an emergency.

c)

You could be a victim of identity theft.

99.
A plan for spending
a)
income
b)
expenses
c)
sales tax
d)
budget
100.

What do we call the amount of money left over each month after you have paid all of your expenses?

a)

Surplus

b)

Straight cash homie

c)

Debt

d)

Diversification