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W!SE Review #3

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

A person may be entitled to a tax refund if she:

a)

had capital gains

b)

earned more money this year

c)

collected her stock dividends last year that were not taxed

d)

had more taxes deducted from her pay than necessary

2.

The price paid to a lender for borrowing money is called the:

a)

Principal

b)

Premium

c)

Loan Balance

d)

Finance Charge

3.

A person has $300 a month transferred from his checking account to a creditor to make a loan payment. This is an example of a(n):

a)

Installment purchase

b)

Electronic funds transfer (EFT)

c)

ATM transaction

d)

Credit card transaction

4.

It is advisable to avoid lending money to a friend or relative unless the person:

a)

Has a promissory note signed by the borrower in the presence of a witness

b)

Give the money to the borrower in cash

c)

Deducts taxes from the amount being borrowed before giving the money

d)

Checks that the borrower is employed before giving the loan

5.

Use the information about the company, American Railroads Inc. to determine what the 52-week stock price indicates.

a)

The highest and the lowest price of the stock during the past 52 weeks

b)

The highest and the lowest price paid for the stock 52 weeks ago

c)

The lowest and the highest price that the stock is permitted to sell for

d)

The highest and lowest price predicted for the stock in the next 52-week period

6.

A person buys a home for $300,000. The person makes a down payment of $100,000 at the time of purchase and has a mortgage for $200,000. How much mortgage insurance is advisable?

a)

$100,000

b)

$200,000

c)

$250,000

d)

$300,000

7.

The possibility that a borrower will fail to repay a loan on time and will not be able to repay the loan is known as the:

a)

Interest rate risk

b)

Credit risk

c)

Default

d)

Investment risk

8.

When interest rates are low, it is a good time to:

a)

Sell stocks

b)

Keep savings in a safe deposit box

c)

Take out a fixed-rate car loan

d)

Place money into a certificate of deposit (CD)

9.

A person will generally AVOID buying investment products if she:

a)

Is interested in building wealth

b)

Need the money to be liquid

c)

Wants to make money quickly

d)

Has a stock portfolio

10.

Using a credit card creates:

a)

Wealth

b)

Debt

c)

Capital gains

d)

Income

11.

A person who wants money to be FDIC insured, will probably deposit the money in a:

a)

Money market mutual fund at an investment firm

b)

Bank issued life insurance policy

c)

Certificate of Deposit (CD) at a bank

d)

Credit Union savings account

12.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be approved for a $5,000 bank loan?

a)

A person with liabilities of $3,000 and assets of $250

b)

A college graduate earning $50,000 and a credit score of 480

c)

A college graduate earning $65,000 with loans totaling $10,000 and a history of making payments on time

d)

A person with assets of $100,000, annual income of $50,000, and $250,000 in loans

13.

The Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) can help stimulate the economy by:

a)

Initiating trade agreements

b)

Influencing a decrease in interest rates

c)

Granting mortgages

d)

Auditing income tax returns

14.

A person has not made a mortgage payment for the past two years. The current value of his house is $250,000 and his mortgage balance is $100,000. What is the bank likely to do?

a)

Sell his car

b)

Close his bank accounts

c)

Repossess the house to sell

d)

Have the homeowner file bankruptcy and foreclose the house

15.

Buying a treasury bill (T-bill) is best for investors who are looking for a(n):

a)

Place to invest between $5 - $25

b)

Secure, low risk investment

c)

Higher yield on their investment than corporate bonds offer

d)

Investment that matures in 10-30 years

16.

A collateralized loan is a personal loan that is:

a)

Available online for high interest rates

b)

Available for college tuition

c)

Secured by credit cards

d)

Secured by an asset that can be sold

17.

Before a public corporation can issue stocks or bonds, it must register the issue with:

a)

its Board of Directors

b)

the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed)

c)

the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

d)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

18.

The main purpose of requiring a cosigner on a loan is to:

a)

Limit a lender's collateral requirement

b)

Limit a borrower's capacity requirement

c)

Secure the loan if the lead borrower defaults

d)

Expand the bank's lending capacity

19.

What is the advantage of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?

a)

Monthly payments may be lower than other mortgages

b)

There are fewer payments a year than other mortgages

c)

It is usually easier to qualify for than other loans

d)

It offers protection from default or bankruptcy

20.

People who are retired and living on limited fixed incomes should:

a)

Reduce their exposure to risk

b)

Make risky investments

c)

Keep money in one investment

d)

Keep money in savings at a bank

21.

A high school student just got a part-time job. In order to take advantage of direct deposit being offered by the employer, this student needs to have an account at a(n):

a)

Brokerage firm

b)

Bank

c)

Insurance company

d)

Adolescent Credit Union

22.

Checking account overdraft protection at a bank is an optional service that is:

a)

Provided free to all customers without cost when used

b)

A short-term loan with a high rate of interest

c)

For low-income account holders

d)

For customers over age 65

23.

The primary purpose of check cashing businesses is to:

a)

Offer a service for people without a bank account

b)

Discourage the use of credit cards

c)

Provide cash for a retail gift card

d)

Exchange foreign currency

24.

A person received a total of $100 in dividends from his stock this year. This income must be reported to the:

a)

Federal Reserve Bank (Fed)

b)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

c)

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

d)

U.S. Treasury

25.

All of the following products help to create wealth EXCEPT owning:

a)

Property

b)

Securities with dividends

c)

A personal retirement fund

d)

Health insurance