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Assessment 5 - Budgeting to Personal Taxes - September 5, 2024

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Timmie is considering investing in a new business venture. Which of the following is the potential risk of losing something of value?

a)

Reward

b)

Requirement

c)

Return

d)

Risk

2.

Trashayla is learning about different types of interest in her finance class. Which of the following is interest computed on the principal, excluding previously earned interest?

a)

Simple interest

b)

Fixed interest

c)

Compound interest

d)

Variable interest

3.

Which of the following regulates money market funds?

a)

FDIC

b)

FBI

c)

PBS

d)

SEC

4.

William is looking to manage his investment risks. Which of the following is a risk management technique which spreads assets into a portfolio with a wide variety of investments?

a)

Compounding

b)

Appreciation

c)

Diversification

d)

Investment

5.

Dylan is learning about different types of investments. Which of the following types of returns are inversely related to interest rates?

a)

Bond

b)

Mutual fund

c)

Stock

d)

Bonus

6.

Temika and Christina are discussing investment options. Which of the following is a correct statement about mutual funds?

a)

It is more risky than individual stocks and bonds

b)

It is managed by investors

c)

It is made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors

d)

It puts assets together into one security

7.

Which of the following is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan?

a)

Money market fund

b)

401K plan

c)

Annuity

d)

Savings account

8.

Which of the following is a saving certificate with a fixed maturity date and specified fixed interest rate?

a)

Money market fund

b)

High-yield bank account

c)

Certificate of deposit

d)

Annuity

9.

Which of the following involves restricting expenses and keeping the unspent money in an individual's custody to accumulate it?

a)

Compounding

b)

Saving

c)

Investing

d)

Evaluating

10.

Tiara wants to invest in an asset that she can quickly buy in the market without affecting the asset's price. Which of the following describes this characteristic?

a)

Cash flow

b)

Liquidity

c)

Interest

d)

Value

11.

Which of the following is made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors to invest in securities?

a)

Mutual fund

b)

Stock

c)

Annuity

d)

Bond

12.

Which of the following describes a portion of ownership in a corporation?

a)

Bond

b)

Mutual fund

c)

Real estate

d)

Stock

13.

Which of the following is a type of mutual fund which invests only in low-risk securities?

a)

Money market fund

b)

401K plan

c)

High-yield bank account

d)

Certificate of deposit

14.

Which of the following is a contract between an investor and an insurance company in which the company promises to make periodic payments to the investor?

a)

High-yield bank account

b)

Annuity

c)

Money market fund

d)

Certificate of deposit

15.

T'Mariyen is looking to invest in the stock market. Which of the following are intermediaries between buyers and sellers to facilitate security transactions?

a)

Commercial banks

b)

Brokerages

c)

Investment banks

d)

Insurance companies

16.

Which of the following is the act of buying an asset to generate returns over a period of time while also managing risk and volatility?

a)

Investing

b)

Saving

c)

Compounding

d)

Evaluating

17.

Which of the following describes the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises?

a)

Inflation

b)

Appreciation

c)

Interest

d)

Liquidity

18.

Which of the following is a financial statement which outlines a person’s financial position in each point of time?

a)

Tax returns

b)

Mortgage contracts

c)

Personal Legal contracts

d)

Personal financial statement

19.

Which of the following are resources which have no physical presence?

a)

Intangible assets

b)

Financial investment

c)

Stock

d)

Corporate bonds

20.

Wafaa is reconciling her bank statement. Which of the following is the last step she should take?

a)

Add or subtract all reconciling items from the bank’s ending cash balance

b)

Match all checks listed in the bank statement to the check register

c)

Staple the list of all reconciling items to the bank statement and properly store the statement

d)

Go through the miscellaneous account debits and credits listed on the bank statement

21.

A __________ is a summary of financial transactions which have occurred over a given period on a bank account held by a person or business with a financial institution.

a)

Bank statement

b)

Invoice

c)

Receipt

d)

Balance sheet

22.

Which of the following is an interest-bearing deposit account held at a bank which provides a modest interest rate?

a)

Savings accounts

b)

Money market accounts

c)

Certificates of deposits

d)

Checking accounts

23.

Which of the following describes a person’s financial debt or obligation?

a)

Investments

b)

Liabilities

c)

Assets

d)

Profits

24.

Micah is preparing his financial documents. He needs to create a personal financial statement. What is another name for this document?

a)

Personal retirement plan

b)

Personal liabilities sheet

c)

Personal balance sheet

d)

Personal income statement

25.

Which of the following financial documents is recommended to store for just one month?

a)

Deposit records

b)

Tax returns

c)

Receipts for major purchases

d)

Investment statements

26.

Which of the following financial documents is recommended to be stored permanently?

a)

Bank statements

b)

Mortgage contracts

c)

Annual retirement statements

d)

Utility bills

27.

Which of the following is NOT usually included in a bank statement?

a)

Deposits

b)

Fees

c)

Social Security Number

d)

Withdrawals

28.

Which of the following is a type of savings account which usually earns more interest than a basic savings account?

a)

Checking account

b)

Certificate of deposit

c)

Money market account

d)

Debit card

29.

Which of the following is an interest-bearing deposit account held at a bank providing a modest interest rate?

a)

Certificate of deposit

b)

Checking account

c)

Savings account

d)

Money market account

30.

Which of the following financial documents is recommended to be stored for at least three to seven years?

a)

Mortgage contract

b)

Supporting tax documentation

c)

Utility bills

d)

Passport

31.

Mrs. Mendez's house would be an example of a fixed asset.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Reconciling a statement involves matching up records with the information on the bank statement.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which of the following is a deposit account held at a financial institution which allows withdrawals and deposits?

a)

Checking account

b)

Money market account

c)

Savings account

d)

Certificate of deposit

34.

Kendravious needs to borrow a certain amount of money for a set period of time and is required to repay the money by making a series of fixed payments. Which type of credit is this?

a)

Unsecured credit

b)

Collateralized credit

c)

Installment credit

d)

Revolving credit

35.

Interest is the amount of money a bank charges to borrow money.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following is the first step of the borrowing process?

a)

Selecting the right loan program

b)

Determining the amount to borrow

c)

Applying for a loan

d)

Processing the loan

37.

Which of the following loan types is issued when the borrower promises an asset of equal or higher value for the loan?

a)

Interest loan

b)

Pay day loan

c)

Peer-to-peer loan

d)

Collateralized loan

38.

Which of the following is also known as social lending or crowd lending?

a)

Pay day lending

b)

Title loans

c)

Collateral

d)

Peer-to-peer lending

39.

Which of the following credit scores are considered fair?

a)

Above 720

b)

Below 600

c)

690 to 719

d)

630 to 689

40.

Which of the following best defines credit utilization?

a)

Whether bills or debts have been paid in the past

b)

Percentage of available credit which has been borrowed

c)

Overall ability of how a borrower can handle all types of credit

d)

Length of time each account has been open

41.

Which item on a credit card statement shows the spending limit?

a)

Minimum payment due

b)

Account summary

c)

Credit line

d)

Account information

42.

Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?

a)

Credit card

b)

Student loan

c)

Auto loan

d)

Mortgage

43.

Which of the following requires the borrower to offer a securement to the lender in case they do not repay the loan?

a)

Character

b)

Collateral

c)

Paycheck

d)

Credit card

44.

Ms. Hayes is working for a multinational corporation and needs to find a bank that provides international banking services. Which of the following should she choose?

a)

Federal bank

b)

Interest banking

c)

Peer-to-peer lending

d)

Merchant bank

45.

Which of the following types of interest fluctuates over time as the market interest rates change?

a)

Variable

b)

Annual

c)

Irregular

d)

Fixed

46.

The gap between when the credit card’s billing cycle closes and when the bill becomes due is called a grace period.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Which of the following best describes a higher down payment?

a)

Down payment which is charged for borrowing or earning through an investment

b)

Paying off debt with a fixed payment plan over time

c)

Initial payment includes a higher amount of money being paid upfront so the amount borrowed is less

d)

Money is agreed to be paid back and only goes towards the lender

48.

Which of the following is the annual or yearly rate charged for borrowing or earning through an investment?

a)

Variable interest rate

b)

Annual percentage rate

c)

Interest rate

d)

Fixed interest rate

49.

Which of the following types of credit is issued and supported by a borrower’s reliability, rather than the value of an asset?

a)

Unsecured credit

b)

Installment credit

c)

Collateralized credit

d)

Revolving credit

50.

Which of the following is the issue of money, goods or services to an individual or entity with the expectation of future payments?

a)

Revolving credit

b)

Credit

c)

Interest

d)

Debit

51.

Which of the following is considered an unearned income?

a)

Tips

b)

Unemployment benefits

c)

Commissions

d)

Profits from the sale of assets

52.

Charitable donations may take the form of real estate or motor vehicles.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

How many different tax brackets are in the federal tax system?

a)

Eight

b)

Five

c)

Seven

d)

Six

54.

Taxation progressively increases as an individual's income grows.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Bills are considered a flexible expense and a liability.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Which type of people prefer to plan for the future and are prepared for any type of financial situation?

a)

Risk takers

b)

Savers

c)

Spenders

d)

Security seekers

57.

________ is the sum of the individual's current assets minus the individual's total liabilities.

a)

Net wealth

b)

Net profit

c)

Net worth

d)

Net revenue

58.

A used town car would have a lower insurance premium than a brand-new SUV.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Which of the following is a one-time refundable fee held in case of damage to a rental apartment or home?

a)

Holding fee

b)

Application fee

c)

Security deposit

d)

Rent

60.

Tax deductions are the same at the federal and state levels.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

When must W-2 forms be sent to employees?

a)

On or before January 31st

b)

On or before January 15th

c)

On or before February 1st

d)

On or before February 15th

62.

Which of the following is considered a refundable tax credit?

a)

Expenses for groceries

b)

Salaries

c)

Expenses for raising children

d)

Rent and mortgages

63.

The Employer Identification Number (EIN) and employer’s state ID number are needed for which tax form?

a)

W-4

b)

W-5

c)

W-3

d)

W-2

64.

State governments use taxes to deliver public services such as assisting farmers with agricultural issues.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Which of the following forms is the most complex of all individual tax filing documents to complete?

a)

All forms are simple to fill out

b)

W-2

c)

1040

d)

W-4

66.

When must taxpayers complete and submit tax return forms?

a)

On or near March 1st of each year

b)

On or near March 15th of every other year

c)

On or near April 15th of each year

d)

On or near April 1st of each year

67.

An itemized deduction is based on the taxpayer’s age, filing status and whether they are disabled.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Which of the following is a form used by an individual’s employer to withhold the proper amount of federal income tax from the employee’s paycheck?

a)

W-2

b)

1040

c)

1040-SR

d)

W-4

69.

Taxpayers are allowed to choose between standard deductions and itemized deductions.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Which of the following is the total amount of tax debt owed by an individual to a taxing authority such as the IRS?

a)

Tax brackets

b)

Tax liability

c)

Tax breaks

d)

Tax exemption