WorksheetsPersonal Finance Unit 5
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is not one of the 5 C's of creditworthiness?
Character
Capacity
Capital
Conditions
Cosigner
What is the correct range for credit scores?
100-1000
200-900
300-850
300-800
Which of the following is NOT one of the major credit bureaus?
Credit Karma
TransUnion
Experian
Equifax
True or False a credit card company must mail a bill 21 days before it is due.
True
False
How many days notice must a credit company give before raising your APR?
21
35
40
45
True or False. You can open a credit card under the age of 21 without a cosigner.
True
False
What is a responsible person who signs a loan along with a borrower thereby agreeing to pay the obligation if the borrower fails to do so?
Creditor
Borrower
Cosigner
Debtor
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using credit?
Reduction of future income
Opportunity to buy costly items that may be difficult to afford with cash
Risk of serious financial consequences
Temptation to overspend
True or False: Closed-Ended Credit allows the borrower to use a certain amount of money for an indefinite period of time.
True
False
What type of loan requires collateral?
Secured Loan
Unsecured Loan
Who is the party that supplies money, goods, or services in a credit agreement?
Debtor
Creditor
Borrower
Cosigner
Who agrees to make future payment by a particular date or according to an agreed-upon schedule?
Creditor
Debtor
Principal
Which of the following is NOT an example of Open-Ended Credit?
Car loans or student loans
Credit cards from retailers
Regular charge accounts
Revolving credit accounts
True or False. Payday loans and pawn shop financing have low interest rates.
True
False
True or False. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects consumers from abusive and deceptive practices by debt collectors
True
False
Violators of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, can be fined up to $10,000 per incident.
True
False
True or false. When choosing a credit card, it’s not important to compare factors like annual fees, percentage rates, and finance charges because all credit cards are the same.
True
False
True or False. Making all credit card payments on time and in full is a sign you're in
credit trouble.
True
False
What are the two types of personal bankruptcy?
Chapter 7
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
Chapter 9
True or False. Filing for personal bankruptcy should be considered first option for handling credit problems.
True
False
This type of bankruptcy results in the sale of a debtor’s nonexempt property and the distribution of the proceeds to creditors.
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
This type of bankruptcy allows a debtor to keep property and pay debts over time, usually three to five years.
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
True or False. If you are receiving calls from a collections agency you should change your phone number to avoid the calls.
True
False
True or False. Filing for bankruptcy will never impact a person’s ability to obtain credit or affect future employment opportunities.
True
False
True or False. AnnualCreditReport.com is the free government site to check your credit report.
True
False
True or False. Avoiding all types of credit counseling services and Ignoring collection agency calls
is the best way to manage your debt.
True
False
A borrower promises to repay money from a lender is the definition of which term
Creditworthy
Loan
Insurance
Banking
Which term is a record of an individual’s past borrowing and repayment behavior, including loans, credit card accounts, late payments, and any negative marks such as bankruptcies or judgments. It reflects overall credit behavior over time.
Credit worthiness
Credit Report
Credit History
Credit
Which term is a detailed document provided by credit bureaus that summarizes an individual's credit activity and current credit status. It includes information like account balances, credit limits, payment history, and inquiries from lenders.
Credit Worthiness
Credit Report
Credit History
Credit
What is the property that a borrower agrees to give up in case of default?
Credit
Cosigner
Collateral
Debtor
