WorksheetsFinancial Literacy Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
After taxes and deductions, what is the money you actually get to spend called?
Gross pay
Federal income tax
State income tax
Net pay
Which form do new employees fill out so their employer knows how much tax to withhold?
W-2
W-4
I-9
W-9
Which form does an employer give at the end of the year to show how much money was taken out for taxes?
W-4
I-9
W-2
W-9
Noah sees that his gross pay is different from what he takes home. What is gross pay?
Amount of money one receives from insurance after an illness or accident
Amount of money one receives from their job before taxes or other deductions are taken out
Amount of money one receives from their job after taxes or other deductions are taken out
Amount of money one earns from their job by overtime, bonuses, and reimbursements
Olivia has a mortgage loan. Some costs are paid through escrow funds included in her monthly payment. Which of the following is paid from escrow funds?
Car insurance
Principal on home loan
Property tax
Home warranty
What do James, Oliver, and Benjamin need to bring to open bank accounts?
Blank checks
Government-issued identification
Recommendation letter
School transcript
What extra cost do you pay at checkout besides the listed price?
Insurance
Interest
Purchasing fee
Sales tax
What does "APR" mean on a credit card statement?
Summary of all credit card transactions in one month
The maximum amount one can charge on their credit card
The fee charged if a credit card payment is late
The credit card interest rate, calculated on a yearly basis
How does a certificate of deposit (CD) differ from a traditional savings account?
CDs are a riskier investment
CDs include the purchase of stocks
CDs have a low interest rate
CDs must remain untouched for a fixed period of time
Which of the following is NOT a real benefit of bundling home and auto insurance?
Convenience
Increases insurance options
Less complicated
Potential saving of money
Zoe wants a super safe, FDIC or NCUA insured place for her savings, doesn’t mind low interest, and may only make a few withdrawals each month. Which option is best for her?
Money market
Traditional savings account
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Certificate of deposit (CD)
Daniel notices his account earns interest on both his original deposit and the interest already added. What is this way of earning interest called?
Compound interest
Simple interest
Principal
Capital
Priya wants a safe place to save money or use it for business. Which financial institution should she choose?
Payday lender
Bank
Check cashing service
Pawn shop
Benjamin invests $150 in a savings account with a 6% annual return rate. Using the simple interest formula $I = prt$, how much interest does he earn after one year?
$90.00
$0.09
$9.00
$4.00
Liam buys a phone now and will pay for it next month. What is this arrangement called?
Credit
Debit
Deduction
Interest
Which of the following is NOT an example of an installment loan?
Credit card
Car loan
Mortgage
Student loan
Mia uses a card that takes money from her checking account right after she buys something. What type of card is this?
Credit card
Debit card
Payroll card
Withdrawal card
Which is a special advantage of credit unions compared to banks?
Advanced online banking technology
Greater variety in services offered
Owned by members, who may vote and elect board of directors
More branches/locations
Mia has a low credit score and little money for a down payment. Which type of mortgage loan would be best for her?
Adjustable-rate loan
Fixed-rate loan
Government-insured loan
Jumbo loan
The federal government has raised interest rates. Which of the following is likely to be a positive change for a consumer?
Credit card payment
Real estate investment
Savings account
Stock investment
Arjun wants to make sure his family has income if he dies. Which type of insurance should he get?
Automobile insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
James broke his arm and needs help paying for medical expenses. Which type of insurance would help cover his medical costs?
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement insurance
Which type of insurance helps cover the cost of staying in a nursing home?
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement insurance
Harper has auto and homeowners insurance but is worried about costs beyond her coverage. What is the purpose of an umbrella insurance policy?
Cover costs associated with heavy rain
Groups all insurance policies into one discounted price
Protect the holder against liability costs beyond what is covered by other insurance
Uses one insurance policy to cover each member of a family
Which of the following would not cause car insurance rates to increase?
Crash a car
Take a defensive driving course
Buy a newer car
Get a speeding ticket
Sophia does not have a job and relies on her parents for money. What is the term for someone who depends on another for financial support?
Beneficiary
Dependent
Insurer
Policyholder
Some expenses, like an electricity bill, can be different each month. What type of expense is this?
An expense that one does not have to make
An expense in which there are many options to choose from
An expense that may change in amount from month to month
An expense that does not have to be paid immediately
Mia and her friends want to know how long it will take for their investments to double. Which financial rule should they use?
The Rule of 72
The amount of money one should save by retirement
The amount of taxes owed for every $72 invested
The amount of credit one needs for a good credit report
If Aria promises to deliver gadgets to Michael by a certain date but forgets, what has Aria done?
Breach
Consideration
Ratification
Treaty
Choose the correct sequence in the formation of a contract.
Offer, acceptance, agreement, consideration
Agreement, consideration, offer, acceptance
Offer, agreement, acceptance, consideration
Offer, acceptance, consideration, agreement
Who can officially confirm signatures on a contract?
Executive
Legal signer
Notary public
Trustee
Who usually sets the sales tax rates?
State and local rates
Federal and state rates
Federal and local rates
Business and federal rates
Olivia's house value has increased. Which of the following will most likely NOT increase?
House insurance
Escrow payment
Mortgage principal
Property tax
Which of the following could affect someone's federal income tax brackets?
Voter registration
Criminal history
Marriage status
Region of residence
Nora has a high credit score, while Evelyn is just starting to build hers. What is a special advantage Nora might have because of her good credit score?
Credit card companies offer more points in their rewards system
Greater chance of receiving a loan with a low interest rate
Receive higher interest rates on money in a savings account
Stocks can be purchased at a lower price
Which habit could hurt Aria’s credit score and cause financial trouble?
Reaching the spending limit on one’s credit account
Paying bills on time
Monitoring one’s credit report
Protecting against fraud and identity theft
What is it called when you compare your bank statements to your withdrawal records (checks, ATM, ETF) to track your spending?
Deciding if you have enough money for a large purchase
Using a checking account with multiple people
Comparing bank statements to withdrawal records to track spending
Opening a checking account for the first time
Kai spends more money than he has in his bank account. What is he charged?
Debt fee
Maintenance fee
Overdraft fee
Reserve fee
Benjamin finds charges on his bank statement that he doesn't recognize. What is he most likely a victim of?
High service fees
Identity theft
Preemptive payments
Unethical sales practices
Sophia and Scarlett want to buy a bicycle but can't pay all at once. The store lets them pay a deposit and small payments over time, but they get the bicycle only after full payment. What is this payment method called?
Credit card
Increment investing
Layaway plan
Portion payment
Michael wants to invest by lending money to a city, county, or company and get paid back with interest after a set date. This investment is usually safe but not FDIC insured. What is it?
Bonds
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Savings accounts
Mutual funds
Which of the following is a downside of a rent-to-own agreement for Luna?
Luna does not have to pay cash for the item
Luna will pay a high interest rate on the item
Luna can immediately have access to the item
Luna is limited from purchasing similar items
Henry received a big check but doesn't have a bank account. Where can he go to cash it?
Credit union
Mortgage company
Check cashing service
Payday lender
Grace, Lily, and Jackson are talking about ways to get quick cash. Grace mentions a financial institution criticized for targeting vulnerable people with very high interest rates. Which institution is this?
Pawn shops
Check cashing services
Credit unions
Payday lenders
What service do banks offer to help keep important personal documents safe from theft or disasters?
Guarantee high interest on money deposits
Reduce late fees
Prevent the bank’s money from being burned in a fire
Protect personal documents from loss
Besides paying for their meals and sales tax at a restaurant, which extra cost should they include?
Interest fee
Reservation cost
Service fee
Tip
When Priya invests in gold, what is she investing in?
Bank
E-commerce
Natural resource
Technology
Ava can't make a large down payment on a home. What will she most likely have to pay for?
Application fee
Private mortgage insurance
Risk assessment
Tenant tax
When taking out a mortgage loan, what is the typical amount of time to pay it off?
Five (5) years
Eight (8) years
Thirty (30) years
Fifty (50) years
Olivia wants an investment that's a bit risky, gives her a share of a company, pays dividends, and could bring big rewards. Which investment should she choose?
Stocks
Bonds
Commodities
Real estate
