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Understanding Credit and Borrowing Costs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a factor that can affect the approval process for a credit application?

a)

The applicant's favorite color

b)

The applicant's credit score

c)

The applicant's height

d)

The applicant's shoe size

2.

What is typically required in a credit application process?

a)

A list of favorite movies

b)

Proof of income

c)

A personal essay

d)

A letter of recommendation

3.

Which aspect is commonly discussed during the negotiation of a car purchase?

a)

The car's interior design and extras you might want

b)

Interest rate on loan/purchase price

c)

The car's top speed

d)

The car's warranty period

4.

What is a major consideration when deciding between buying and leasing a vehicle?

a)

The available engine types

b)

The length of the warranty

c)

The monthly payment amount

d)

The brand of the car

5.

Which type of credit is best suited for purchasing a car?

a)

Payday loan

b)

Auto loan

c)

Store credit card

d)

Title loan

6.

How can taking on debt early in life affect financial stability later?

a)

It guarantees wealth

b)

It can limit future borrowing capacity

c)

It has no effect

d)

It ensures a high credit score

7.

What is a common feature of payday loans?

a)

Extended repayment terms

b)

High interest rates

c)

Improved credit score

d)

Collateral required

8.

What is a common requirement for obtaining a student loan?

a)

Owning a car

b)

Enrollment in an educational institution

c)

A high-paying job

d)

A personal reference

9.

What type of business provides short-term loans in exchange for personal items as collateral?

(a)  

10.

What is a common feature of a consumer installment loan?

a)

Variable interest rates

b)

Fixed monthly payments

c)

No repayment schedule

d)

Unlimited borrowing amount

11.

Which factor is most likely to influence the interest rate on a credit application?

a)

The applicant's age

b)

The applicant's credit history

c)

The applicant's favorite sport

d)

The applicant's shoe size

12.

What is collateral?

a)
A type of insurance policy
b)
Collateral is an asset used to secure a loan.
c)
A form of investment
d)
A government grant
13.

What is the role of a cosigner in a loan agreement?

a)

A cosigner is responsible for the loan if the primary borrower fails to pay, and their credit score can be affected.

b)

A cosigner is entitled to a share of the loan proceeds.

c)

A cosigner has no financial obligations related to the loan.

d)

A cosigner's role is limited to providing moral support to the borrower.

14.

What is a lease?

a)
A lease is a type of insurance policy.
b)
A lease is a permanent ownership of an asset.
c)
A lease is a verbal agreement without any payment involved.
d)
A lease is a contract granting use of an asset for a specified time in exchange for payment.
15.

What's the difference in an unsecured loan and a secured loan?

a)
A secured loan has a higher interest rate than an unsecured loan.
b)
An unsecured loan requires a co-signer for approval.
c)
A secured loan is backed by collateral; an unsecured loan is not.
d)
A secured loan is only available to businesses, while unsecured loans are for individuals.
16.

Which one of these is NOT a feature of a credit card?

a)
Interest rate
b)
Savings account
c)
Rewards program
d)
Cash withdrawal
17.

Which are some examples of risky credit arrangements?

a)
Payday loans, subprime mortgages, credit card cash advances
b)

Student loans and Graduate school loans

c)

Auto loans and motor cycle loans

d)

Home equity loans and Lines of Credit

e)

Gift cards

18.

Credit cards provide people with revolving open-ended credit, which can be drawn from repeatedly up to some preset limit.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

A time allowed by credit card companies in which you are NOT charged interest on purchases is called

a)
interest-free period
b)
grace period
c)
payment grace
d)
no-interest phase
20.

Credit card feature that allows one to exceed their credit limit is called (a)   protection