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Personal Finance

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is nominal interest rate?

a)

The rate quoted in loan and deposit agreements.

b)
Nominal interest rate is the interest rate that includes fees and charges.
c)

Nominal interest rate is the interest rate BEFORE adjusting for inflation.

d)
Nominal interest rate is the interest rate that remains constant over time.
2.

What are Externalities?

a)
Externalities are only experienced by the parties directly involved in economic activities.
b)
Externalities have no impact on the economy.
c)
Externalities are always intentional consequences of economic activities.
d)

Third-party unintended consequences.

3.

What is Nondurable good?

a)

Product with a lifespan of less than three years.

b)
Nondurable goods are products that have an unlimited lifespan.
c)
Nondurable goods are products that are never consumed.
d)
Nondurable goods are products that last for more than a decade.
4.

What is a contract?

a)
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
b)
A contract is a type of computer program
c)
A contract is a type of sandwich
d)
A contract is a type of bird
5.

What is an Overdraft fee?

a)
A charge for using an ATM
b)

The fee a bank charges if someone spends more money than is in their bank account

c)
A penalty for closing a bank account
d)
A fee charged for depositing money into a bank account
6.

What is the definition of Interest rate.

a)
The cost of insurance
b)

Rate paid or charged for use of money

c)
The value of a currency
d)
The price of a stock
7.

What is Inflation

a)

the general rise of prices

b)
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is irrelevant.
c)
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services remains constant.
d)
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is falling.
8.

What is Real interest rate?

a)
Real interest rate is the interest rate without any adjustments.
b)
Real interest rate is the interest rate adjusted for exchange rates.
c)
Real interest rate is the interest rate adjusted for taxes.
d)

The rate an investment is expected to earn, after inflation

9.

What is Compound interest?

a)

Calculating interest earned based on original deposited amount plus interest already earned

b)
Compound interest is the interest calculated without taking into account previous periods.
c)
Compound interest is the interest calculated daily instead of annually.
d)
Compound interest is the interest calculated only on the initial principal amount.
10.

What is a Checkings account?

a)
A checking account is a type of bank account that only allows withdrawals.
b)
A checking account is a type of bank account that offers high interest rates.
c)
A checking account is a type of bank account that requires a minimum balance.
d)

An account at a financial institution that allows easy access to an individual’s funds through a debit card or checks.

11.

What is a savings account?

a)
A savings account is a type of bank account where you can invest in stocks.
b)

An account that has limited access, but you gain interest from the bank for keeping your money in the account.

c)
A savings account is a type of bank account where you can borrow money.
d)
A savings account is a type of bank account where you can withdraw money without limits.
12.

What is a Money market account?

a)

A savings account that offers a higher rate of return in exchange for deposits that are larger than normal

b)
A money market account is a type of mortgage
c)
A money market account is a type of checking account
13.

What is a Certificate of deposit

a)
A Certificate of Deposit is a type of insurance policy
b)
A Certificate of Deposit is a type of mortgage
c)
A Certificate of Deposit is a type of credit card
d)

A savings note issued by a bank to a depositor who places funds in savings for a set period

14.

What is a Credit union?

a)
A credit union is a for-profit organization that offers banking services to the public.
b)
A credit union is a type of insurance company that provides coverage for financial losses.
c)
A credit union is a government agency that regulates financial institutions.
d)

A credit union is a Non-Profit organization that only allows people to join if they meet the requirements.

15.

What is a Commercial bank?

a)
A commercial bank does not deal with financial transactions
b)
A commercial bank only provides services to businesses
c)
A commercial bank is a type of credit union
d)

A for-profit company that provides banking services to individuals and small businesses.

16.

WHat is an Online bank?

a)

An online bank is a physical branch of a traditional bank.

b)

An online bank only accepts cash deposits.

c)

An online bank does not provide any financial services.

d)

A bank that operates solely over the internet.

17.

What is a Routing number?

a)
A Routing number is a code used for international transactions
b)
A Routing number is a six-digit code used by banks
c)
A Routing number is a code used to identify the account holder
d)

The nine digit number that indicates which financial institution is responsible for making a payment

18.

What is an Account number?

a)
A password used to access an account
b)
A type of financial statement
c)
A code for a specific product
d)

The number that references a specific individual’s account

19.

What is Minimum balance?

a)
Minimum balance is the maximum amount of money allowed in a bank account
b)
Minimum balance is the interest earned on a bank account
c)

A certain amount of money a bank requires a person to keep in their account in order to receive banking services.

d)
Minimum balance is the average amount of money in a bank account
20.

What is the "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau" purpose?

a)

The central banking system for the United States

b)

Private organization that provides business standards for companies and allows consumers to file complaints against businesses that defraud the public

c)

Government agency that provides information, assistance, and protection to consumers regarding financial law dealing mainly with financial institutions

d)

Government agency that helps protect consumers from fraud and scams by ensuring businesses are acting lawfully

21.

What is the purpose/the main thing of "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation/National Credit Union Association"

a)

Government agencies protecting consumer deposits up to $250,000 per commercial bank/credit union.

b)

Part of the U.S. Treasury ensuring all U.S. financial institutions follow banking laws and regulations.

c)

The central banking system for the United States.

d)

Private organization that provides business standards for companies and allows consumers to file complaints against businesses that defraud the public.

22.

What is the main thing of the "Federal Trade Commission"

a)

Private organization that provides business standards for companies and allows consumers to file complaints against businesses that defraud the public.

b)

Government agency that helps protect consumers from fraud and scams by ensuring businesses are acting lawfully.

c)

Government agencies protecting consumer deposits up to $250,000 per commercial bank/credit union

23.

What is the main thing of the "Office of the Comptroller of the Currency"

a)

Being a Private organization that provides business standards for companies and allows consumers to file complaints against businesses that defraud the public

b)

Being part of the U.S. Treasury ensuring all U.S. financial institutions follow banking laws and regulations

c)

Overseeing environmental protection agencies government agency that helps protect consumers from fraud and scams by ensuring businesses are acting lawfully

24.

What's the purpose of the "Better Business Bureau"

a)

Being a government agency that provides information, assistance, and protection to consumers regarding financial law dealing mainly with financial institutions

b)

Being part of the U.S. Treasury ensuring all U.S. financial institutions follow banking laws and regulations.

c)

Being a private organization that provides business standards for companies and allows consumers to file complaints against businesses that defraud the public

25.

What is the "Federal Reserve"

a)
The Federal Reserve is a private corporation controlled by foreign entities.
b)
The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the United States.
c)
The Federal Reserve is responsible for managing the national parks system.
d)
The Federal Reserve is a military organization overseeing defense operations.
26.

How do you calculate compound interest?

a)

Future value = Principal x interest rate x number of time periods

b)

FV = I x (1 + R)T

c)

Future Value = Investment x (1 + Rate of Interest)Time of Investment