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Financial Health and Budgeting Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imagine you're planning a party with your friends Kai, Jackson, and Aiden. What is a budget in this scenario?

a)

A list of things you want to buy for the party

b)

A plan for how you will spend and save your money for the party

c)

A type of bank account for party funds

d)

A credit card statement for party expenses

2.

Ava is planning her monthly budget. Which of the following expenses should she categorize as a fixed expense?

a)

Groceries

b)

Monthly rent payment

c)

Entertainment costs

d)

Clothing purchases

3.

Abigail and Henry are discussing their finances. Abigail asks, "What do you call the money you earn from working or investments?" Can you help them out?

a)

Expenses

b)

Debt

c)

Income

d)

Savings

4.

Imagine you're on a financial adventure with Ethan, Aria, and Jackson! How often should you check your treasure map (a.k.a. your budget) to ensure you're on the right path?

a)

Once a year

b)

Monthly

c)

Never

d)

Only when you get a raise

5.

Imagine you're on a deserted island with Emma, Grace, and Jackson. What would be the difference between a want and a need in this scenario?

a)

Wants are things required for survival, needs are optional

b)

They are the same thing

c)

Needs are essential for survival, wants are optional

d)

Needs are more expensive than wants

6.

Hannah has $100 and decides to save 20% for a fun day out. How much money does she have left to spend on her favorite treats?

a)

50

b)

80

c)

20

d)

60

7.

Imagine you're planning a surprise party for your friend Scarlett. What would you call the stash of money you keep aside just in case the DJ doesn't show up or the cake gets ruined?

a)

Money set aside for entertainment

b)

Money saved for future purchases

c)

Money saved for unexpected expenses

d)

Money used for daily expenses

8.

David just received his paycheck and is thinking about his budgeting habits. Which of these is NOT a good budgeting habit?

a)

Tracking your expenses

b)

Setting financial goals

c)

Spending money as soon as you get it

d)

Saving regularly

9.

Imagine you're giving financial advice to your friend Michael. What percentage of his income should he aim to save to ensure a secure future?

a)

5%

b)

10-20%

c)

50%

d)

0%

10.

Ava borrowed some money to buy her favorite book. What is the term used for the fee she pays for borrowing this money?

a)

The total amount of money you owe

b)

The fee paid for borrowing money

c)

Your monthly income

d)

Your weekly allowance

11.

Imagine you're planning a budget party with your friends Benjamin, Jackson, and Maya. Which expense do you think will take the largest slice of the budget pie?

a)

Food

b)

Housing

c)

Entertainment

d)

Transportation

12.

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt with Olivia and Henry. What tool would you use to access the treasure (your money) you've already collected?

a)

Building credit

b)

Borrowing money

c)

Accessing money you already have

d)

Earning rewards points

13.

Mia earns $50 per week from her lemonade stand. She decides to save 25% of her earnings to buy a new bicycle. How much will Mia save in a month?

a)

$25

b)

$50

c)

$12.50

d)

$50

14.

Why did Samuel and Grace decide to create a budget?

a)

To make them spend more money

b)

To help them manage their money like financial wizards

c)

To increase their debt

d)

To avoid saving money

15.

Imagine you're planning a fun weekend with your friends Nora, Aria, and Kai. Which of these would be considered a variable expense for your adventure?

a)

Mortgage payment

b)

Car insurance

c)

Grocery bills

d)

Property taxes

16.

Sophia really wants the latest gadget, but her piggy bank is looking a little empty. What should she do?

a)

Buy it anyway using credit

b)

Save money until she can afford it

c)

Borrow money from friends

d)

Give up on ever getting it

17.

Isla just received her paycheck and is curious about her net income. Can you help her figure it out? What is net income?

a)

Money before taxes

b)

Total amount of debt

c)

Money after taxes and deductions

d)

Money spent on necessities

18.

Why is it important for Charlotte to keep track of her spending?

a)

To know where her money goes

b)

To spend more money

c)

To avoid saving

d)

To increase debt

19.

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt! What would be your financial goal?

a)

Spend all your gold coins like a pirate!

b)

Set a specific treasure amount you want to find

c)

Open a treasure chest bank account

d)

Max out your pirate credit card limit

20.

James and Evelyn are on a quest to build good financial habits. Which of these strategies should they choose?

a)

Spending without planning

b)

Ignoring bank statements

c)

Regular budgeting and tracking

d)

Borrowing frequently

21.

Imagine you're a savvy investor like Nora, always looking to grow your savings. What is compound interest?

a)

Interest earned only on the principal amount

b)

Interest earned on both principal and accumulated interest

c)

A type of loan payment

d)

A banking fee

22.

Imagine you're in a financial adventure game! Jackson, Anika, and Aria are exploring different ways to borrow money. Which method should they avoid if they don't want to lose too many coins?

a)

Personal loan from a bank

b)

Credit card

c)

Payday loan

d)

Student loan

23.

Isla and William are planning their monthly budget. Can you help them figure out the 50/30/20 budget rule?

a)

Save 50%, spend 30%, invest 20%

b)

Needs 50%, wants 30%, savings 20%

c)

Food 50%, rent 30%, other 20%

d)

Bills 50%, entertainment 30%, clothes 20%

24.

Aria and Michael are saving money for a fun trip! If they each save $15 per week, how much will they have saved together in one year?

a)

580

b)

780

c)

680

d)

880

25.

Imagine you're a financial detective like Aria or Michael. What is a credit score?

a)

Your bank account balance

b)

A number that shows how trustworthy you are with money

c)

The amount of money you owe

d)

Your yearly income

26.

Imagine you're a detective like Emma, solving the mystery of identity theft! Which of these actions would Emma take to protect her identity?

a)

Sharing your passwords with friends

b)

Using the same PIN for everything

c)

Shredding documents with personal information

d)

Posting your address online

27.

Nora just realized her debit card is missing! What should she do?

a)

Wait to see if someone returns it

b)

Immediately notify her bank

c)

Do nothing until next month

d)

Ask friends like Ethan and Ava to help look for it

28.

Noah and Ava are looking for ways to earn some extra cash as teenagers. What fun and responsible method can they choose?

a)

Taking out loans

b)

Using credit cards

c)

Doing household chores

d)

Borrowing from friends

29.

Imagine you're helping David manage his finances. What is a bank statement?

a)

A list of things you want to buy

b)

A record of your account activity

c)

A credit card bill

d)

A savings goal

30.

Emma is shopping and finds a jacket that costs $40. It's on sale for 25% off! Can you help Emma figure out the sale price?

a)

$35

b)

$30

c)

$25

d)

$20

31.

Priya and Zoe are discussing their salaries. Priya says, "My gross income is like the whole pizza before we eat any slices, while my net income is what's left after taxes take their slice." What is the difference between gross and net income?

a)

There is no difference

b)

Gross is after taxes, net is before

c)

Gross is before taxes, net is after

d)

They are different types of savings

32.

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt for income sources! Which of these is NOT a typical treasure you would find?

a)

Salary from a job

b)

Spending money

c)

Allowance

d)

Birthday money

33.

Avery and Ethan are at the bank. Avery asks, "Hey Ethan, do you know what ATM stands for?" Can you help Ethan answer?

a)

Automatic Tax Machine

b)

Automated Teller Machine

c)

Automatic Transfer Money

d)

Advanced Transaction Method

34.

Imagine you're planning a surprise party for your friend Sophia. What would a savings goal be in this scenario?

a)

Buying the decorations right now

b)

Setting aside a specific amount to save for the party expenses

c)

Borrowing money from Michael

d)

Using your weekly allowance for snacks

35.

Samuel and Harper are planning their monthly budget. Which expense should they categorize as a "want" rather than a "need"?

a)

School supplies

b)

Video games

c)

Medicine

d)

Basic food

36.

Why might Elijah and Anika keep their shopping receipts?

a)

To brag about their cool purchases

b)

To keep track of their spending and handle returns

c)

To use them as room decorations

d)

To create their next shopping list

37.

Ethan just received $100 for his birthday! What's the most exciting first step he should take?

a)

Go on a shopping spree and spend it all immediately

b)

Get creative and make a plan for the money

c)

Be generous and give it away

d)

Be secretive and hide it under his bed

38.

Aiden just opened a new account at the bank. Can you guess what type of account it is if he plans to use it for everyday transactions like buying coffee or paying bills?

a)

Long-term savings

b)

Everyday transactions

c)

Building credit

d)

Earning high interest

39.

Imagine you're like James, Noah, and Mason, who are on a quest to become financially savvy! What does being "financially responsible" mean?

a)

Having lots of money

b)

Making wise money decisions, just like our trio!

c)

Spending everything you have

d)

Never using money

40.

Imagine you're on a shopping adventure with Daniel and Abigail. Which of these strategies will help you avoid the trap of impulse buying?

a)

Shopping when hungry

b)

Making a shopping list

c)

Using a credit card

d)

Shopping when bored

41.

Why do you think Emma loves comparison shopping?

a)

Because she wants to spend money faster

b)

Because she wants to find the best price

c)

Because she wants to buy more things

d)

Because she wants to avoid saving money

42.

Maya and Liam are on a mission to track their spending. How can they do it effectively?

a)

Ignore receipts

b)

Keep a spending journal

c)

Only use cash

d)

Ask parents to handle it

43.

Harper and Zoe are on a mission to save money on groceries. What's their smart strategy?

a)

Buy without checking prices

b)

Shop when hungry

c)

Use a shopping list

d)

Buy only name brands

44.

Zoe decided to start a fun savings challenge! She plans to save $5 every week to buy a new game. How much will Zoe have saved up in 10 weeks?

a)

$25

b)

$40

c)

$50

d)

$45

45.

Imagine you're on a digital adventure with Grace and Luna. What is digital banking?

a)

Using only cash

b)

Managing money online

c)

Writing checks

d)

Visiting bank branches

46.

Aria and Elijah are discussing ways to make money. Which of the following is an example of a financial scam?

a)

Getting paid for chores

b)

Earning allowance

c)

Promises of quick wealth

d)

Saving birthday money

47.

Ava and Avery are planning their financial future. What's the main purpose of having a savings account in their plan?

a)

Daily spending

b)

Writing checks

c)

Saving money safely

d)

Borrowing money

48.

Imagine you're a secret agent like Michael or Mia! How would you keep your top-secret information safe?

a)

Share passwords with friends

b)

Use easy-to-guess PINs

c)

Create strong passwords

d)

Write PINs on your card

49.

Imagine you're planning a party with your friends Maya, Aria, and Ethan. What would you call a group of similar expenses, like decorations, food, and entertainment?

a)

A type of bank

b)

A group of similar expenses

c)

A credit card

d)

A savings account

50.

Imagine you're a financial wizard like Sophia, Aiden, or Noah. What's the magic spell for successful financial planning?

a)

Spending all your money

b)

Never saving anything

c)

Setting clear goals

d)

Avoiding budgets