WorksheetsWISE Bank Questions Munn
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which type of bank account typically offers the least amount of interest?
Checking account
Savings account
Money market account
None of the above
Savings accounts typically offer more interest than which type of account?
Retirement account
Money market account
Checking account
None of the above
Which type of bank account is best if you want some growth on your money?
Checking account
Savings account
529 Plan
None of the above
Which type of bank account is best for everyday transactions?
Checking account
Savings account
Money market account
Certificate of deposit
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?
Access to investment products
Paper checks
Access to ATMs
Direct deposit
Which type of bank account typically offers the least (if any) interest?
Access to ATMs
Investment trading
Direct deposit
Debit cards
Julie wants to open an account at a financial institution that offers free checking accounts and higher interest rates on her deposits. Julie’s parents are eligible to join a credit union. Which financial institution is a good choice for Julie?
Brick-and-mortar bank
Internet bank
Credit union
Cash advance or payday loan company
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?
Direct deposit
Paper checks
Access to investment advice
A savings account that compounds interest daily will earn a higher return than a savings account that pays simple interest daily.
TRUE
FALSE
Depends on the initial amount
Depends on the interest rate
Which savings account will earn you the least money?
One that compounds interest daily.
One that earns simple interest monthly.
One that earns simple interest daily.
One that compounds interest monthly.
Which savings account will earn you the most money?
One that compounds interest daily.
One that compounds interest monthly
One that earns simple interest daily.
One that earns simple interest monthly.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding handling mistakes on your bank account?
If there is a mistake on your account, there is nothing you can do about it.
If there is a mistake on your account, you should wait 30 days as these issues tend to resolve themselves.
If there is a mistake on your bank account, you should contact your financial institution immediately.
None of the above
If there is a mistake with one of your bank accounts, who should you contact to resolve the issue?
The CFPB
No one, you can't resolve the issue
Your financial institution
The local police station
If there is an issue with your bank statement or account balance, who should you contact to resolve the issue?
The local police station
Your bank
The CFPB
All of the above
Which of the following statements about investing is TRUE?
On average, putting money in a savings account earns a higher return than investing money in the stock market.
Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings account.
Investing is best for __________.
short-term financial goals, like building an emergency fund.
long-term financial goals, like paying for retirement.
earning a little interest while keeping your money safe.
guaranteed fast growth on your money.
Which of the following statements about investing is FALSE?
Investing is a guaranteed way to grow your money.
Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings account.
Investing is best for long-term financial goals, like paying for retirement.
On average, investing money in the stock market earns a higher return than putting money in a savings account.
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?
Access to investment products
Paper checks
Access to ATMs
Direct deposit
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?
Access to ATMs
Investment trading
Direct deposit
Debit cards
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?
Direct deposit
Paper checks
Access to investment advice
Which of the following statements about check cashing companies is TRUE?
They have limited operating hours during the day.
They sometimes offer free services.
They charge high fees.
They delay when you can access your cash.
Which of the following financial institutions typically have the highest fees?
Check cashing and payday loan companies
Credit unions
Brick-and-mortar banks
Internet banks
Which of the following statements about check cashing companies is FALSE?
They offer bad deals where you’ll owe a lot more than you borrowed.
They charge low fees.
Which type of bank account typically offers the least interest?
Checking account
Savings account
Money market account
Certificate of deposit
Savings accounts typically offer more interest than which type of account?
Retirement account
Money market account
Checking account
Certificate of deposit
A savings account that compounds interest daily will earn a higher return than a savings account that pays simple interest daily.
TRUE
FALSE
Which savings account will earn you the least money?
One that compounds interest daily
One that earns simple interest monthly
One that earns simple interest daily
One that compounds interest monthly
Which savings account will earn you the most money?
One that compounds interest daily
One that compounds interest monthly
One that earns simple interest daily
One that earns simple interest monthly
Why is it important to reconcile your bank statements?
To avoid spending more than what is in your account
To detect any errors in your account
To ensure you are earning interest correctly
To monitor the bank's performance
How can you avoid spending more than what is in your bank account?
Check your bank statement once a month.
Ask your financial institution to notify you when you are close to $0 in your account.
Keep your own records to compare with your financial institution's records.
None of the above.
How would you reconcile your bank account to avoid spending more than you have?
Contact your financial institution to read your transactions for the past month.
Compare your own records of your spending with your financial institution's records.
Review your bank statement once at the end of the month.
None of the above.
What should you do before you withdraw money from the ATM?
Check your bank balance.
Prepare a withdrawal slip.
Notify your bank.
All of the above.
What should you do before you approach an ATM?
Make sure it is hidden so no one will see you withdraw money.
Ask someone nearby for help using the ATM.
Share a picture of your debit card with your friends.
Check for any suspicious people lurking nearby.
What should you do before you use an ATM?
Inspect the ATM and its surroundings to make sure it is safe to use.
Ask someone nearby for help using the ATM.
Share your pin number with trusted friends so you don't forget it.
Find a hidden ATM so no one will see you withdraw money.
Which of the following statements about savings accounts is FALSE?
Savings accounts pay interest on the money you deposit.
Savings accounts allow an unlimited amount of withdrawals each month.
Savings accounts may require you to maintain a minimum balance to avoid paying a fee.
Savings accounts are best used to store money for longer-term goals.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of savings accounts?
They don't usually pay interest on the money you deposit.
They limit the number of withdrawals that can be made each month.
They are best used to store money for longer-term goals.
They require you to maintain a minimum balance to avoid paying a fee.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding actions to take if there is a mistake on your bank account?
You should wait 30 days as these issues tend to resolve themselves.
There is nothing you can do about it.
You should contact your financial institution immediately.
None of the above.
If there is a mistake with one of your bank accounts, who should you contact to resolve the issue?
The CFPB
No one, you can't resolve the issue
Your financial institution
A legal advisor
If there is an issue with your bank statement or account balance, who should you contact to resolve the issue?
The local police station
Your bank
The CFPB
All of the above
Your financial institution can't help you if there is a mistake on your bank account statement. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
Depends on the bank's policy
Only if the mistake is in your favor
Which of the following statements about investing is TRUE?
On average, putting money in a savings account earns a higher return than investing money in the stock market.
Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings accounts.
Investing is best for short-term financial goals.
Investing is a guaranteed way to make money.
Investing is best for ________.
short-term financial goals, like building an emergency fund.
earning a little interest while keeping your money safe.
long-term financial goals, like paying for retirement.
guaranteed fast growth on your money.
Which of the following statements about investing is FALSE?
Investing is a guaranteed way to grow your money.
Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings accounts.
On average, putting money in a savings account earns a higher return than investing money in the stock market.
Investing is best for short-term financial goals.
What is riskier than putting money in a savings account?
Buying government bonds
Investing in the stock market
Opening a checking account
Purchasing real estate
Investing is most suitable for which of the following financial goals?
Short-term savings
Paying off debt immediately
Long-term goals like retirement
Covering daily expenses
On average, which investment option typically yields a higher return?
Savings account
Stock market
Checking account
Certificate of Deposit
A stock is best described as which of the following?
A type of debt investment that acts like a loan.
A type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments.
A share of ownership in a company.
A type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money market.
What is a mutual fund?
A type of debt investment that acts like a loan.
A type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments.
A share of ownership in a company.
A type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money market.
Which of the following is a type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments?
A type of debt investment that acts like a loan.
A share of ownership in a company.
A type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments.
A type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money market.
Which of the following statements about stocks is TRUE?
A stock is a share of ownership in a company.
A stock is a type of debt investment that acts like a loan.
A stock is a type of investment that invests in a mix of different types of investments.
A stock is a type of savings account that pays interest based on current interest rates in the money market.
