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Econ Semester Test Study Guide Fall 2024

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 23mins

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1.

All of the following statements about bank accounts are true, EXCEPT...

a)

If the bank is FDIC-insured, your money, up to the FDIC limit, is safe even if the bank fails

b)

Many banks pay interest on the money you deposit into your savings account

c)

Historically, savings accounts earn higher returns than investments in the stock market

d)

Money in a checking account is usually easy to access via ATM, debit card or check

2.

Which statement best describes a savings account?

a)

This account offers a convenient way to pay bills and access cash from an ATM

b)

This account pays you interest on money you have put away for later to help your money grow

c)

This account is automatically debited when you use a debit card

d)

This account typically allows an unlimited number of transactions per month.

3.

You are at the checkout counter at the local supermarket and use your debit card to pay for your groceries. Where does the money for this purchase come from?

a)

Your credit card company covers the cost

b)

It is deducted directly from your checking account

c)

Your credit card company provides you with a cash advance to cover the cost

d)

It is deducted directly from your savings account

4.

Which of the following transactions will REDUCE your checking account balance immediately?

a)

Writing your monthly rent check which you will mail tomorrow

b)

Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket

c)

Using your credit card to pay for your school books

d)

Depositing a check at a local bank branch

5.

FDIC Insurance is...

a)

Optional coverage consumers can purchase so that their bank deposits remain safe

b)

Insurance bank branches can buy to protect their business against fraud and scams

c)

Required if you want to do online or mobile banking

d)

Protection for bank customers' deposits up to $250,000, guaranteeing their money is still available if the bank goes out of business

6.

Which of the following is a reason to use a savings account rather than a checking account?

a)

Easy access to funds for daily transactions

b)

Unlimited check writing privileges

c)

Higher interest rates on deposits

d)

Lower minimum balance requirements

7.

All of the following are benefits of using a checking account EXCEPT...

a)

Multiple options for using funds to make payments

b)

Checking accounts act as a good savings vehicle

c)

Access to cash via ATMs

d)

Your money is protected by FDIC insurance

8.

When signing up for a new checking account, you answer "Yes" to receive overdraft coverage. On this day, you have $10 in your account and go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be outcome resulting from these transactions?

a)

Your account will be closed

b)

You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for one or more of the transactions and also will need to repay the bank for the amount overdrawn

c)

Since you requested overdraft coverage, the bank will not allowed you to overdraw your account so your debit card will be denied

d)

The bank will provide you five days to add funds to your account to cover the overdraft and no fees will be assessed

9.

When signing up for a new checking account you answer "No" and opt out of overdraft coverage. On this day, you have $10 in your account and go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be the outcome resulting from these transactions?

a)
  1. Your account will be closed

b)
  1. You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for one or more of the transactions and also will need to repay the bank for the amount overdrawn

c)
  1. Since you declined overdraft coverage, the bank will not allow you to overdraw your account so your debit card will be denied

d)
  1. The bank will provide you five days to add funds to your account to cover the overdraft and no fees will be assessed

10.
  1. All of the following are ways that you could potentially avoid a monthly maintenance fee on your account EXCEPT…

a)
  1. Maintain a minimum balance

b)
  1. Set up monthly direct deposits

c)
  1. Have a checking and savings account at the same bank

d)
  1. Choose paperless statements

11.
  1. Jocelyn gets a text alert from the bank that her account balance has dropped below $100 after a series of $20 ATM withdrawals. She has not used her ATM in over a week and wonders what she should do. What would you recommend?

a)
  1. Wait until her monthly statement arrives so she can check to see if those withdrawals are still there

b)
  1. Wait a week as it is fairly common for the bank to catch mistakes like this

c)
  1. Check her wallet to be sure her debit card has not been stolen.  If she still has it, then she should not worry.

d)
  1. Contact her bank immediately as it appears that her account may have been hacked

12.
  1. Which of the following statements is an advantage of online banking?

a)
  1. Once you set up online banking, your bank will waive overdraft, ATM, and monthly fees

b)
  1. Using online banking allows you to earn a higher interest rate

c)
  1. Using online banking, you can request transfers, pay bills and automate your savings without visiting the bank branch

d)
  1. You can only shop online if your bank account has online banking features

13.
  1. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about secured loans?

a)
  1. They are a good choice to use for student loans

b)
  1. If the borrower does not make payments, the lender can repossess the item

c)
  1. In the event of default, the borrower loses nothing except for the down payment

d)
  1. They usually have higher interest rates as compared with unsecured loans

14.
  1. Which of the following statements comparing credit and debit cards is TRUE?

a)
  1. Far more businesses accept credit cards than debit cards

b)
  1. Credit cards pull money directly from your bank account, while debit cards get their money from Visa or Mastercard

c)
  1. Credit card companies provide you with a monthly statement, while debit cards do not

d)
  1. With debit cards, you're spending your own money at point of sale, but with credit cards, you're getting a loan that you need to pay back later

15.
  1. Shira is trying to decide between getting a debit card, a prepaid debit card, and a credit card. Which statement is true?

a)
  1. All 3 cards are completely different

b)
  1. Debit cards and prepaid debit cards are the same

c)
  1. Debit cards and credit cards are the same

d)

All 3 cards are completely the same

16.
  1. Credit card disclosure: "Your due date is at least 25 days after the end of the billing cycle. We will not charge you interest on new purchases provided that you have paid your previous balance in full by the due date each month." Identify the true statement.

a)
  1. If you make the minimum payment on your card within the 25 day period, the credit card company will not charge you interest

b)
  1. If you pay your previous balance in full after the due date, the credit card company will not charge you interest

c)
  1. 25 days is an exceptionally long period without paying a credit card bill

d)
  1. The 25 days after the end of the billing cycle is referred to as the grace period

17.
  1. Select the statement below that accurately describes a characteristic of a credit card.

a)
  1. You owe the same payment every month

b)
  1. You must have money deposited into a checking account to use the credit card for purchases

c)
  1. Making full payments on-time every month is the only way to avoid interest charges

d)
  1. They do not charge interest

18.
  1. Which of these statements best explains why it's often a good idea to pay more than the monthly amount due on an amortized loan?

a)
  1. Every time you pay extra, the lender will reduce the interest rate they're charging by a small amount

b)

The extra payment will be applied to the principal amount you owe, which will pay down your debt more quickly

c)
  1. The extra payment will be applied to the interest you owe, which will reduce the overall cost of your loan

d)
  1. Amortized loans typically have much higher interest rates than credit cards, so they're the best place to put your extra cash

19.
  1. When loans are amortized, monthly payments are _______ , while the amount of your monthly payment applied to interest ________  and the amount of your monthly payment applied to the principal _______  over time.

a)
  1. Constant, Increases, Increases

b)
  1. Constant, Decreases, Increases

c)
  1. Variable, Decreases, Increases

d)
  1. Variable, Decreases, Decreases

20.
  1. A loan with a shorter term length will have __________ monthly payments, and you will pay __________ in total interest.

a)
  1. higher, less

b)

higher, more

c)

lower, less

d)

lower, more

21.
  1. Which of the following is most likely to represent a fixed rate, secured debt?

a)
  1. A student loan

b)
  1. A credit card

c)
  1. A prepaid debit card

d)
  1. An auto loan

22.
  1. If you are having trouble making auto loan payments and are really following a tight budget, which recommendation below represents the WORST advice?

a)
  1. Find an extra source of income by taking a second job, working longer hours, or borrowing from family if they can afford to help

b)
  1. Stop making payments on some of your debts so you can focus on getting the most expensive or largest debts under control

c)
  1. Continue making all payments and call your lenders and see if you can negotiate lower monthly payments, lower interest rates, or longer terms

d)
  1. Explore whether a free or non-profit credit counseling service could help

23.
  1. Taylor is about to go car shopping, and she has $5000 saved that she can use for a down payment while still having extra cash in her emergency fund. She expects the exact model car she’s looking for to cost $35,000. If her top priority is having the lowest monthly payments possible, which advice should she follow?

a)
  1. Put in $0 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a short term length

b)
  1. Put in $2500 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a short term length

c)
  1. Put in $3500 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a long term length

d)
  1. Put in $5000 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a long term length

24.
  1. An excellent credit score will help with which aspect of car financing?

a)
  1. Bargaining for a great sales price

b)
  1. Receiving a large down payment

c)
  1. Qualifying for a low interest rate

d)

Having a wide selection of term lengths

25.
  1. Heather realized she has taken out too much debt and it has started to negatively impact her ability to budget. She has decided to pay off this debt in full as soon as possible. All of the following would be beneficial strategies, EXCEPT…

a)
  1. Reducing spending by canceling some of her streaming subscriptions

b)
  1. Taking extra shifts at work to increase her income

c)
  1. Making more than the minimum required payment on her debt

d)

Applying for another credit card to use in case she runs out of cash paying off her debt

26.
  1. What strategy should you use to pay off multiple sources of debt if you want to pay the lowest amount of interest over time?

a)
  1. Snowball method

b)
  1. Make minimum payments

c)
  1. High rate method

d)
  1. Consolidate multiple debts into one new loan

27.
  1. Which best describes the Debt Snowball method for paying off debt?

a)
  1. Only make payments on your smallest debt first, then move on to your second smallest debt, and so on

b)
  1. Once your debt "snowballs" out of control, hire a certified credit counselor to help get your finances back on track

c)
  1. Make the monthly minimum payments on all your debts, and then put any extra cash toward the debt with the highest balance

d)
  1. Make the monthly minimum payments on all your debts, and then put any extra cash toward the debt with the lowest balance

28.
  1. Which of these represents a potential consequence of neglecting to pay your federal student loans?

a)

Wages or tax refunds can be garnished

b)
  1. Passport revocation

c)
  1. Driver’s license suspension

d)

Termination from your job

29.
  1. Who tracks all of your credit information?

a)
  1. Credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion)

b)
  1. Federal government

c)
  1. Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB)

d)

Lenders

30.
  1. Which of the following things should you have ready when contacting a credit reporting agency to report an error on your credit report?

a)

Your preferred payment method to pay for fixing the error

b)
  1. A list of all of your financial accounts and balances

c)
  1. An explanation of the mistake and any evidence you have supporting your claim

d)
  1. References from a non-family member vouching for your creditworthiness

31.
  1. All of the following would show up on a credit report, EXCEPT…

a)
  1. Salary of your current job

b)
  1. Payment history of your car loan

c)
  1. Credit card payment history

d)
  1. Student loan activity

32.
  1. What are the two most important factors in calculating your credit score?

a)
  1. Payment history and types of accounts

b)
  1. Amounts owed and length of credit history

c)
  1. Payment history and total debt

d)
  1. Length of credit history and new credit inquiries

33.

How can your credit score impact your financial well-being?

a)
  1. Only consumers with high scores are approved for credit

b)
  1. Consumers with low scores get lower interest rates on loans than those with high scores

c)
  1. Your credit score can determine whether you are approved for a loan and what the interest rate on that loan will be

d)
  1. It generally has no impact on your financial situation

34.

Which of the following could have a NEGATIVE impact on your credit score if done in a short period of time?

a)
  1. Paying your bills on-time

b)
  1. Paying down balances on your credit card accounts

c)
  1. Decreasing your utilization of credit

d)
  1. Applying for multiple credit cards

35.

Which of the following paycheck withholdings puts money into a retirement investment fund that you will manage?

a)
  1. Social Security

b)

Medicare

c)
  1. 401(k) contribution

d)
  1. Federal income taxes

36.

Elaine just accepted a new job and is working with the company's HR department to fill out paperwork. Which of the following steps is she responsible for?

a)
  1. Determine how much tax to withhold from her paychecks based on W-4 information 

b)
  1. Complete a W-4 form

c)
  1. Send withholding amounts to the federal government

d)
  1. Complete a W-2 form

37.

What is the name of the tax form that requires you to provide identification and proves you are eligible to work in the U.S.?

a)
  1. I-9

b)

1099

c)

1040

d)

W-4

38.

If a taxpayer fills out their W-4 in a way that does not withhold enough money to cover their tax obligation, what is the most likely outcome after they file their taxes?

a)

They will receive a refund

b)

They will owe a payment to the IRS

c)

They will be audited

d)

They will be charged with tax evasion

39.

Which of the following statements about the W-2 form is TRUE?

a)
  1. A W-2 lists all the money you earned in cash over the last year

b)
  1. The total wages you earned from ALL jobs you worked in the previous year appear on ONE W-2 form

c)
  1. You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes

d)
  1. The W-2 includes information about the interest you earned from your investments

40.

When do you start paying income taxes?

a)
  1. When you turn 18

b)
  1. When you get a full-time job (part-time does not count)

c)
  1. When you make more than the minimum income requirement

d)
  1. When you are notified by the IRS that you are required to pay federal income taxes

41.

When determining whether you NEED to file a federal tax return, each of these questions matters EXCEPT…

a)
  1. How much income did you earn this year?

b)
  1. What type of income did you earn this year?

c)
  1. What state do you live in?

d)
  1. Are you claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return?

42.

Which of the following describes what a "dependent" is for tax purposes?

a)
  1. A child or adult that you support financially

b)
  1. Someone who is temporarily disabled

c)
  1. An adult who financially supports you

d)
  1. Someone who is a full-time student under the age of 30

43.

All of the following people would be required to file a tax return EXCEPT…

a)
  1. Janet, who earned $28,200 but was paid entirely in cash

b)
  1. Max, whose total income from three separate part-time jobs was $9,500

c)
  1. Isaiah, who owns his own business and generated an income of $7,000

d)
  1. Dani, who is a cafe barista and earned $13,000 in wages and $1,250 in tips

44.

Why is it important to be extremely careful when completing your 1040 form?

a)
  1. Making a mistake will disqualify you from receiving future refunds

b)
  1. The 1040 form determines whether you owe additional taxes or are entitled to receive a refund from the government

c)
  1. Completing the 1040 incorrectly will mean the wrong amount of taxes will be withheld from your paychecks going forward

d)
  1. Mistakes on your 1040 form make you ineligible for employment during the next year

45.

When you complete your 1040 form, if you overpaid your taxes and the government owes you money, that is called a __________.

a)
  1. Withholding

b)

Direct deposit

c)

Deduction

d)

Refund

46.

Your friend Laila is talking to you about the benefits of tax filing websites. Which of the following is true?

a)
  1. Filing your taxes using a website is always free of charge

b)
  1. You are guaranteed a higher refund than if you were to use a paper form or hire a professional

c)
  1. If you owe money to the IRS, you receive a discount if you e-file use a tax filing website

d)
  1. You can avoid the costs of having to pay a professional, though you may have to pay for e-filing online