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Financial Institutions and Banking Review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the main types of depository institutions?

a)

Investment banks, mortgage companies, insurance companies

b)

Hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds

c)

Commercial banks, credit unions, Online Only Banks

d)

Online lenders, pawnshops, payday lenders

2.

Explain the functions of depository institutions.

a)

Depository institutions only accept deposits

b)

Depository institutions primarily sell goods

c)

Depository institutions focus on entertainment services

d)

Depository institutions accept deposits, provide loans, and offer financial services.

3.

How do depository institutions contribute to the economy?

a)

Depository institutions contribute to the economy by discouraging savings and promoting excessive borrowing.

b)

Depository institutions contribute to the economy by engaging in risky investments that destabilize financial markets.

c)

Depository institutions contribute to the economy by hoarding funds and limiting access to borrowers.

d)

Depository institutions contribute to the economy by facilitating the flow of funds between savers and borrowers, thereby promoting investment and consumption.

4.

What is the primary difference between banks and credit unions?

a)

Regulatory oversight

b)

Ownership structure

c)

Types of services offered

d)

Location of branches

5.

Why are depository institutions important for individuals and businesses?

a)

Depository institutions do not offer any financial services

b)

Depository institutions hinder economic growth

c)

Depository institutions provide a safe place to store money, offer financial services, facilitate transactions, and stimulate economic growth.

d)

Depository institutions are only for the wealthy

6.

Describe the role of depository institutions in the financial system.

a)

Depository institutions only accept deposits from individuals

b)

Depository institutions primarily focus on providing insurance services

c)

Depository institutions do not play a role in facilitating payments

d)

Depository institutions accept deposits, provide loans, facilitate payments, and offer financial services to individuals and businesses.

7.

How do depository institutions help in mobilizing savings?

a)

Depository institutions do not handle savings

b)

Depository institutions offer various deposit accounts to individuals, providing a safe place for savings which can be used for loans and investments.

c)

Depository institutions discourage individuals from saving

d)

Depository institutions only focus on lending money

8.

What are some examples of depository institutions?

a)

Commercial banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, mutual savings banks

b)

Investment banks

c)

Pawn shops

d)

Payday lenders

9.

Explain the concept of deposit insurance and its importance.

a)

Deposit insurance is a service that guarantees high returns on investments.

b)

Deposit insurance is a tax imposed on depositors by banks.

c)

Deposit insurance is a financial guarantee provided by governments to protect depositors in case a bank fails.

d)

Deposit insurance is a type of investment account offered by financial institutions.

10.

What role do depository institutions play in providing loans to customers?

a)

Depository institutions only provide loans to their depositors.

b)

Depository institutions rely on government funding to offer loans to customers.

c)

Depository institutions accept deposits from customers and use those funds to provide loans to other customers.

d)

Depository institutions primarily invest in the stock market instead of providing loans.

11.

Compare and contrast the services offered by traditional banks and online banks.

a)

Traditional banks offer in-person services with physical branches and ATMs, while online banks provide digital services with convenience and better rates.

b)

Traditional banks have higher interest rates compared to online banks.

c)

Traditional banks only offer online services, while online banks provide physical branches for in-person transactions.

d)

Online banks have limited security measures, whereas traditional banks offer robust protection.

12.

What are some challenges faced by depository institutions in the modern financial landscape?

a)

Increased regulatory requirements, cybersecurity threats, competition from non-traditional financial services, low interest rates, and technology adaptation.

b)

Lack of competition from non-traditional financial services

c)

Rising interest rates

d)

Decreased regulatory requirements

13.

What are some emerging trends in the depository institutions sector?

a)

Cryptocurrency adoption, Traditional brick-and-mortar branches, Cashless transactions

b)

Digital banking, cybersecurity, AI and automation, sustainable banking practices

14.

What may the bank do with the money in your savings account?

a)

Use it to create a sculpture in the bank

b)

Let you take it out whenever you want with your debit card

c)

Use it to throw a party

d)

Use it to give out loans to other customers

15.

A debit card is paid by or linked to your...

a)

Pet fish

b)

Savings account

c)

Budget

d)

Checking account

16.
A monthly account of the money that you have in your bank and how you spent it.
a)
Annual Fee
b)
Certificate of Deposit
c)
Bank Statement
17.

Even though I may use online banking to keep track of my balance, it is still good to check the monthly statement because (select all):

a)

Verify withdrawals

b)

Verify deposits

c)

Ensure there are no bank fees

d)

Learn about all bank products

18.

Select all of the ways that I can deposit funds into my checking account

a)

Direct deposit from employer

b)

P2P transaction from a friend

c)

Cash at the ATM

d)

Cash at the Teller

e)

Cash through the mobile app

19.

If I Opt-Out of Overdraft Coverage, it means that I will not be able to make a transaction to overdraw my account with my debit card, even if I need the funds.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

If I Opt-In to allow overdrafts to happen with my debit card, it means more revenue for the bank if I make a mistake and overdraw by using my card

a)

True

b)

False

21.

One way to deposit to my account is

a)

writing a check

b)

using my check card to purchase at a store

c)

using the mobile app to take a picture of the front and back of a check

d)

Withdrawing cash at a teller

22.

A P2P payment is

a)

A check from grandma for your birthday

b)

A transfer between two individuals

c)

A way to pay with my checking in a store

d)

Problems 2 Problems

23.

FDIC coverage protects my money from fraudulent account activity

a)

True

b)

False

24.

You can access (withdraw) the money in your checking account by...

a)

Using the cash grandma gave you to pay at the grocery store

b)

Paying bills with a pre-paid debit card

c)

Transferring money though your online account

d)

Using your credit card to buy a PS5

25.

Are contactless payments more secure than magnetic strip payments?

a)

No, they are less secure

b)

Yes, they are more secure

c)

They have the same level of security

d)

It depends on the retailer

26.

What are some other contactless payment options?

a)

Using cash or checks

b)

Using PayPal Mobile, Google Pay, or Apple Pay

c)

Using a magnetic strip card

d)

Using a pin number or signature

27.

What are contactless payments?

a)

Payments made with a magnetic strip

b)

Payments made with a pin number or signature

c)

Payments made by inserting the card into a special slot

d)

Payments made wirelessly with a special chip

28.

Sam put $350 that he received as a birthday gift in his checking account. Where in his checkbook register should he write this amount?

a)

in the PAYMENT or WITHDRAWAL AMOUNT column

b)

in the DEPOSIT AMOUNT column

c)

in the BALANCE column

d)

in the FEE column

29.

Where on a check should you write the name of the payee?

a)

part A

b)

part B

c)

part C

30.

Where should you endorse a check?

a)

on the back of the check

b)

on the front of the check

c)

in the check register

31.

Which is the correct way to write $850.05 in words on a check?

a)

eight hundred fifty dollars and five cents

b)

eight hundred fifty and five hundredths dollars

c)

eight hundred fifty and 05/100

32.

Which tool helps you record your transactions?

a)

check leaf

b)

checking account

c)

check register

33.

Doing this will affect your checking account balance at the bank immediately

a)

using the ATM to withdraw cash

b)

writing a check to pay your landlord

c)

depositing a check at the bank's drive-up window

d)

using a credit card

34.

This will affect your bank balance whether or not you are aware of when it happens

a)

direct deposits and automatic withdrawals

b)

your landlord deposits your check into his account

c)

monthly bank fees, overdraft fees, low balance fees

d)

All of the above

35.

Which is a reason to have direct deposit?

a)

Your check is deposited faster

b)

Your pay is higher

c)

You don't have to pay taxes

d)

You get paid more often than employees without direct deposit

36.

Why would companies prefer you have direct deposit?

a)

It costs them more and they consider it a perk

b)

It is cheaper for them not to have to print paper stubs

c)

They will have to mail out the pay stubs

d)

They don't have to pay you as much on an hourly basis

37.

What is the first step toward reconciling your checkbook register?

a)

Compare the balance amount in your check register with the balance amount in your bank statement.

b)

Compare the balance amount in your check register with the deposit amount in your bank statement.

c)

Compare the balance amount in your check register with the total amount of all canceled checks.

38.

Lisa has entered a check payment of $213.75 in her checkbook. If the old balance was $794, what is her latest balance?

a)

$1,007.75

b)

$581.75

c)

$580.25

39.

Which tool helps you record your transactions?

a)

check leaf

b)

checking account

c)

check register