WorksheetsPearson ch 1 test
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 2hrs 29mins
Lindsey got her first paycheck and noticed that she took home only $62.45 this week. She worked 10 hours and made $8 an hour. How much did her employer withhold from her paycheck?
(a)
Personal financial planning is:
a process of managing your money to achieve personal economic satisfaction.
a method to increase your expenses.
a way to avoid all financial risks.
a strategy to spend all your income immediately.
What do you stand to gain from your knowledge of personal finance?
Improved financial decision-making
Better budgeting skills
Increased savings
All of the above
Assuming the movie will cost Jacob $10, what is his opportunity cost of going to the movie?
$10
The value of the next best alternative forgone
$0
The time spent watching the movie
Which entrepreneur began a company on a "shoe string" budget and what education or training did he or she have before beginning a business?
Steve Jobs - No formal education
Oprah Winfrey - Degree in Communications
Bill Gates - Dropped out of Harvard
Sara Blakely - Degree in Communications
Michael is thinking about buying a car and is comparing two vehicles. One gets 14 miles per gallon (mpg) and the other gets 28 mpg. Assuming he drives 4,000 miles per year and gas is $3 a gallon, how much money would he save by buying the more fuel-efficient car?
$300
$400
$500
$600
What three categories of goals should you plan for?
Short-term, Medium-term, Long-term
Personal, Professional, Social
Financial, Health, Education
Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Which certifications indicate a certain level of training and expertise?
CFP
CPA
Both CFP and CPA
None
Does their area of expertise match your needs? Obviously you want an advisor who can help you meet your own goals.
Yes, their expertise matches my needs.
No, their expertise does not match my needs.
Can they provide you with references from current clients? A good advisor should have many satisfied clients.
Yes, they can provide references.
No, they cannot provide references.
Are they able to recommend independent products or do they only sell financial products that generate commissions or referral fees? Some advisors only sell products that bring financial benefits to them.
They recommend independent products
They only sell financial products that generate commissions or referral fees
They sell both independent and commission-based products
They do not sell any products
Do they make you feel comfortable? The relationship between you and your advisor should not be uneasy or tense.
Yes, they make me feel comfortable.
No, they do not make me feel comfortable.
Who is responsible for judging the quality of financial advice that you receive?
The financial advisor
The client
The government
The financial institution
What does the high rate of bankruptcy suggest about the average person's understanding of personal finance?
The average person has a strong understanding of personal finance.
The average person has a moderate understanding of personal finance.
The average person has a poor understanding of personal finance.
The average person has an excellent understanding of personal finance.
An example of a liquid asset is:
Real estate
Stocks
Bonds
Collectibles
Why is it important to consider opportunity cost when making informed decisions about your personal finances?
It helps in understanding the potential benefits of the next best alternative.
It ensures that you will never make a financial mistake.
It guarantees financial success.
It is not important at all.
It is important to become knowledgeable about financial issues that can affect your personal finances because:
it helps in making informed decisions and securing financial stability.
it is a mandatory requirement by law.
it allows you to avoid paying taxes.
it guarantees wealth and success.
Personal financial planning is defined as:
A process of managing personal finances to achieve financial goals.
A method of planning meals for a family.
A strategy for organizing a company's financial statements.
A technique for improving public speaking skills.
Learning about personal financial planning is important because:
it helps in managing money effectively.
it is a mandatory school subject.
it is only useful for accountants.
it is not important at all.
Opportunity cost is defined as:
The cost of the next best alternative foregone
The total cost of all alternatives
The monetary cost of an investment
The cost of resources used
Which of the following is an example of opportunity cost?
Choosing to spend time with friends instead of studying for an exam
Buying a coffee instead of saving the money
Investing in stocks instead of keeping money in a savings account
Taking a vacation instead of working overtime
Which of the following are factors that might affect your choice of career and eventually your finances?
Personal interests and passions
Job market trends
Educational background
All of the above
How would you expect the earning of a college degree to affect your financial plans?
It will significantly improve my financial stability.
It will have no impact on my financial plans.
It will negatively affect my financial situation.
It will provide more opportunities for financial growth.
It is important to begin saving for retirement while you are young because:
you can take advantage of compound interest over a longer period.
it is easier to save when you have fewer financial responsibilities.
you can retire earlier than planned.
all of the above.
What is the significance of the generally low rate at which people save for retirement?
It indicates a lack of financial literacy among the population.
It suggests that people prioritize current consumption over future savings.
It reflects the inadequacy of retirement planning resources.
It shows a general distrust in financial institutions.
Your goals affect decision-making for your financial plan by:
Providing a clear direction and priorities
Making it more complicated
Having no impact
Causing confusion
Which of the following strategies can help you work toward short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term goals at the same time?
Prioritizing tasks and setting clear deadlines
Focusing only on long-term goals
Ignoring short-term tasks
Working without a plan
Planning for the future is important because:
it helps set goals and priorities.
it is a waste of time.
it guarantees success.
it is only for businesses.
Why might you need to revise your financial plan?
To adapt to changes in income or expenses
To keep the plan updated with financial goals
To adjust for unexpected financial emergencies
All of the above
Financial planning can help you plan for your future education by:
Providing a clear budget for educational expenses
Ensuring you have enough savings for tuition
Helping you understand loan options
All of the above
Investing significantly in education is worth it because:
it leads to personal and professional growth.
it is a waste of resources.
it has no impact on society.
it is only beneficial for teachers.
Which of the following is an example of information available on the Internet that might be useful for financial planning?
Stock market trends
Weather forecasts
Celebrity news
Movie reviews
Which of the following is one way you might use some of this information for financial planning purposes?
To create a budget
To plan a vacation
To buy groceries
To learn a new skill
Certification tells you that a financial planner is:
qualified and has met certain standards
not trustworthy
inexperienced
only interested in making money
Why do you think you must be responsible for your own financial plan, no matter who you get to help you?
Because it ensures personal accountability and understanding of one's financial situation.
Because financial advisors are always unreliable.
Because it is a legal requirement to manage your own finances.
Because it prevents any financial losses.
What type of person needs to engage in personal financial planning?
Everyone
Only wealthy individuals
Only people with debts
Only business owners
Having wealth reduces a person's need for financial planning.
True
False
Ryan worked 40 hours during the first week of his summer job and made $9 an hour. His paycheck was for $332.76. How much did his employer withhold from his paycheck?
$27.24
$32.24
$36.24
$40.24
Justin's boss said work was optional this afternoon, so Justin decided to skip work and go swimming with his friends. Normally he would have worked 3 hours. Assuming he makes $11 an hour and the swimming trip will cost him $8 in gas, what is the total cost of Justin's decision to go swimming?
$33
$41
$30
$8
Mary Beth would like to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle instead of driving her mom's gas guzzler. Assuming she can find a car that gets 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and her mom's car gets only 16 mpg, how much will she save if she usually drives about 3,000 miles a year and the average price of gasoline is $3.75 a gallon?
$187.50
$375.00
$562.50
$750.00
Assume you drink eight sodas per week and they cost $1.59 each. How much money can you accumulate over the course of the year if you opt to save the money instead?
$660.48
$500.00
$700.00
$800.00
If you work an extra 2 hours a week during your junior year in high school and you bring home an average of $9 an hour, how much money could you accumulate over that 52-week period?
$936
$468
$9360
$4680
What is the opportunity cost of going to the football game on Friday night instead of working at the mall when you make $7.50 an hour and usually work 6 hours?
$45
$30
$60
$50
Assume you wanted to save $2,000 to buy a used car 18 months from now. How much money do you need to save every week to accomplish your goal? Hint: 1.5 years x 52 weeks = 78 weeks of saving.
$25.64
$28.57
$30.00
$32.05
If you decide to study 4 hours more a week during your junior year (32 weeks) with the expectation of getting a $2,000 scholarship to college, how much is your study time worth per hour?
$15.63
$16.25
$62.50
$125.00
If you were Mason's employer, what would you do if you found out that he had called in sick but was not sick?
Give him a warning
Terminate his employment
Ignore the situation
Discuss the issue with him
If you were Mason's coworker, what would you think about Mason's decision?
I would support Mason's decision.
I would question Mason's decision.
I would be indifferent to Mason's decision.
I would oppose Mason's decision.
How might Mason's action affect the business where he works?
It could improve the business's reputation.
It might lead to financial losses.
It may result in increased customer satisfaction.
It could cause internal conflicts.
Which of the following is an important part of planning for the future, besides deciding to further your education or to become wealthy?
Planning your personal finances
Choosing a career path
Building a professional network
Traveling the world
Which of the following is a step in developing a financial plan for the next 5 years?
Brainstorming financial needs
Ignoring financial goals
Spending without planning
Avoiding savings
The best definition of personal financial planning is
a process of mapping decisions for spending, borrowing, and saving and investing to achieve financial goals.
an investment schedule established by a financial advisor to help a person pay a debt.
the process of determining how much a person can afford to pay for a house based on the person’s income.
the comparison between the cost of education and a person’s projected income.
Which is a true statement about Americans saving for retirement?
Most Americans save more money than they need for retirement.
Americans do not need to save for retirement since Social Security will cover expenses during retirement years.
1 out of 3 Americans have no retirement savings.
The average American saves 9% of annual income for retirement.
