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JA Financial Literacy: Theme One

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main reason why people make voluntary exchanges of goods and services in a free market or capitalist system?

a)
They expect to be better off as a result of an exchange.
b)
They anticipate a time when exchanges will be more costly.
c)
They follow laws of economics that require frequent exchanges.
d)
They view exchanges as a good way to compete with other parties
2.

Amit loves baking cookies and his friends tell him they're delicious. He decides to see if people would be willing to buy them. Which of the following is the MOST capitalist behavior for Amit in this situation?

a)
He starts a blog to share his cookie recipes for free.
b)
He uses the best ingredients he can find, regardless of cost.
c)
He researches what kind of cookies are most popular and bakes those.
d)
He donates a portion of his profits to a local charity.
3.

Sonya makes screen-printed shirts and her neighbor, Tony, is skilled at training dogs. Sonya recently got a dog that needs to be trained and Tony’s school club needs new shirts. Instead of paying a professional dog trainer, Sonya asks Tony to train her dog. In return, she agrees to print shirts for Tony’s school club. This is an example of:

a)
Bargaining
b)
Exploitation
c)
Lending money
d)
Bartering
4.

Which of these is a form of earning?

a)
Wages
b)
Theft
c)
A lottery win
d)
An inheritance
5.

Which would be considered an unanticipated life expense?

a)
Furthering education
b)
Childcare
c)
Managing a long-term illness
d)
Leasing a vehicle
6.

Which might be found at the U.S. Department of Labor website?

a)
Information about car insurance
b)
Facts about mortgages
c)
Career resources
d)
Federal guidelines for healthcare
7.

The following are examples of the benefits of getting a certificate or degree through trade school EXCEPT:

a)
Lower initial cost outlay for education
b)
Less time invested
c)
Hands-on job experience is often provided
d)
High amount of perceived prestige
8.

Nova wants to work in graphic design but isn't sure how much education she needs. She loves to be creative and can learn software programs quickly. Which post-high school option would be BEST for Nova, if she wants to earn the most amount of money throughout her career?

a)
Pursue a bachelor's degree at a college or university.
b)
Take online software classes and get certifications in a few different design programs.
c)
Attend a college or university to earn an associate degree.
d)
Starting working as soon as possible, so she starts earning money immediately.
9.

Which of the following is NOT information needed to complete the Free Applicate for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form?

a)
The student’s marital status
b)
Tax records from the student’s parents or legal guardians
c)
Where the student’s parents’ or legal guardians’ work
d)
The student’s mailing address
10.

What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?

a)
Net pay is the amount of pay remaining after deductions have been removed from a paycheck, while gross pay is the amount you earn.
b)
Gross pay is exempt from taxes, while net pay is used to determine taxes.
c)
Only gross pay can be used to determine budget, while net pay is used to determine disposable income.
d)
Net pay is always the larger amount, while gross pay is the desirable amount.
11.

Jason’s gross pay this month is $960. His federal income tax amount is $114; state income tax, $42; Medicare deduction, $15; and FICA contribution, $60. What is Jason’s net monthly pay?

a)
$960
b)
$864
c)
$849
d)
$729
12.

Which of the following benefits has the potential to earn you the most money?

a)
401(k) or other retirement program
b)
Child care benefits
c)
Free lunch program
d)
Two weeks paid vacation time
13.

If too little is withheld on your IRS W-4 Form, you will:

a)
Get a big tax refund (receive money)
b)
Owe additional taxes
c)
Not have to do anything
d)
Have to complete more tax forms
14.

Exchanging products or services with others by agreeing on their values is known as

a)

trading

b)

marketing

c)

bartering

d)

money

15.

What is Gross Pay?

a)

A) Pay you receive after taxes and other deductions are taken out.

b)

B) Total pay before taxes and other deductions are taken out.

c)

C) A flat tax on your paycheck including Social Security & Medicare.

d)

D) A progressive tax on income charged by the federal government and most states.

16.

What is a career?

a)

A short-term job for making quick money

b)

A long-term professional journey based on your interests and skills

c)

A hobby that makes money

d)

A task you do once in a while for extra cash

17.

How can investing in education impact your income?

a)

It has no impact on income

b)

It can potentially increase your qualifications and lead to higher-paying jobs

c)

It decreases your income because you have to pay for education

d)

It only helps if you study finance

18.

Why is it important to track your expenses?

a)

To make sure you don't spend more than you have

b)

It's not important

c)

So you can brag to friends

d)

To make your parents happy

19.

What is a budget?

a)

A list of your friends

b)

A plan for how to spend money

c)

A type of savings account

d)

A game about money

20.

How is income tax calculated?

a)

By multiplying your total income by a fixed percentage.

b)

By subtracting deductions from your gross pay.

c)

By applying a tax rate based on your income bracket to your taxable income.

d)

By adding a standard tax rate to all of your purchases throughout the year.

21.

What can you do to avoid debt?

a)

Spend more money than you earn

b)

Use all your savings to buy expensive things

c)

Only use money that you have, instead of borrowing

d)

Borrow money from many different people

22.

What is the primary purpose of a savings account?

a)

To earn a high interest rate

b)

To keep money safe and earn a small amount of interest

c)

To avoid paying taxes

d)

To invest in the stock market

23.

Which of the following is a benefit of creating a personal budget?

a)

It guarantees financial success

b)

It helps you manage your money and save for future goals

c)

It allows you to spend without limits

d)

It eliminates the need for financial planning

24.

What is the primary benefit of having an emergency fund?

a)

To avoid paying taxes

b)

To pay for luxury vacations

c)

To cover unexpected expenses without going into debt

d)

To invest in high-risk stocks

25.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a free market economy?

a)

Government sets all prices

b)

Prices are determined by supply and demand

c)

All businesses are owned by the state

d)

There is no competition among businesses

26.

What is the primary purpose of a checking account?

a)

To earn high interest rates

b)

To invest in the stock market

c)

To provide easy access to your money for daily transactions

d)

To avoid paying taxes

27.

What is the main advantage of using a budget?

a)

It allows you to spend without any restrictions

b)

It helps you manage your finances and plan for future expenses

c)

It guarantees you will never face financial difficulties

d)

It eliminates the need to track your expenses

28.

Which of the following is a common method to save for retirement?

a)

Keeping money under your mattress

b)

Spending all your income

c)

Investing in a 401(k) plan

d)

Buying luxury items

29.

What is a key feature of a savings account?

a)

It requires a large initial deposit

b)

It earns interest over time on the deposited amount

c)

It provides easy access to funds for daily transactions

d)

It offers high-risk investment opportunities

30.

What is the main advantage of using a debit card over a credit card?

a)

It allows you to borrow money without interest

b)

It provides better rewards and cashback offers

c)

It directly deducts money from your bank account, helping to avoid debt

d)

It offers higher credit limits