WorksheetsAlabama Financial Literacy Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The total money one gets to “take home” from a paycheck after taxes and deductions are taken out is known as what?
Gross pay
Federal income tax
State income tax
Net pay
Which of the following is the form employers use to determine how much tax to deduct from a paycheck?
W-2
W-4
I-9
W-9
Which of the following is the form an employer provides to an employee to inform them of how much money was deducted from paychecks in a given year?
W-4
I-9
W-2
W-9
Which of the following statements best describes 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
Which of the following will be paid for as part of the escrow funds included in a mortgage loan?
Car insurance
Principal on home loan
Property tax
Home warranty
When seeking to open a bank account, which of the following is needed?
Blank checks
Government-issued identification
Recommendation letter
School transcript
When one is seeking to purchase a product at a store, what additional cost must be paid in addition to the listed price of the product?
Insurance
Interest
Purchasing fee
Sales tax
Which of the following best describes the concept of APR?
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
A certificate of deposit (CD) differs from a traditional savings account in what way?
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
All of the following are advantages of bundling insurance EXCEPT what?
Convenience
Increases insurance options
Less complicated
Potential saving of money
Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: Insured by the FDIC or NCUA, Lowest interest rate of all investments, Number of withdrawals per month may be limited
Money market
Traditional savings account
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Certificate of deposit (CD)
What is the term used to describe interest earned on interest gained?
Compound interest
Simple interest
Principal
Capital
Which of the following is a financial institution that handles money, including keeping it safe for saving or commercial purposes?
Payday lender
Bank
Check cashing service
Pawn shop
Using the simple interest formula I = prt, calculate the interest earned on $150 after one year at a 6% return rate.
$90.00
$0.09
$9.00
$4.00
When one receives a product or service now, but pays for it later, it is known as what?
Credit
Debit
Deduction
Interest
All the following are examples of installment loans EXCEPT:
Credit card
Car loan
Mortgage
Student loan
Which of the following purchasing cards removes funds from one’s checking account almost instantly after one makes a purchase?
Credit card
Debit card
Payroll card
Withdrawal card
When choosing between using a bank or a credit union, which of the following is an advantage that credit unions generally have in comparison 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
Which of the following types of mortgage loan helps individuals who may have a low credit score, little cash available for a down payment, and could be a first-time home buyer?
Adjustable-rate loan
Fixed-rate loan
Government-insured loan
Jumbo loan
When the federal government raises interest rates, which of the following is generally impacted positively for a consumer?
Credit card payment
Real estate investment
Savings account
Stock investment
Which of the following types of insurance provides income to people who depend on a wage earner after the wage earner dies?
Automobile insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Which of the following types of insurance assists in covering medical expenses associated with short-term illness and accidents?
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement insurance
Which of the following types of insurance helps pay for stays in a nursing home?
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement insurance
The purpose of an umbrella insurance policy is best summarized as what?
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 practices does not lead to a higher car insurance rate?
Crash one’s car
Participate in a defensive driving course
Purchase a newer model car
Receive a speeding ticket
Which of the following is the term for a person who relies on someone else financially?
Beneficiary
Dependent
Insurer
Policyholder
When planning one’s personal budget, a variable expense is what?
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
The Rule of 72 is used to calculate what?
The amount of time it will take for an investment to double in value
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
When one party to a contract does not do what the contract requires, the individual has committed a what of the contract?
Breach
Consideration
Ratification
Treaty
Which of the following is 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
Which of the following positions can confirm signatures to a contract?
Executive
Legal signer
Notary public
Trustee
Sales tax amounts are generally established by which of the following?
State and local rates
Federal and state rates
Federal and local rates
Business and federal rates
If the value of one’s house increases, all the following will most likely rise EXCEPT:
House insurance
Escrow payment
Mortgage principal
Property tax
Federal income tax brackets can be impacted by which of the following?
Voter registration of taxpayer
Criminal history of taxpayer
Marriage status of taxpayer
Region in which taxpayer resides
Which of the following is an advantage of maintaining a 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 of the following practices could negatively affect one’s credit score?
Reaching the spending limit on one’s credit account
Paying bills on time
Monitoring one’s credit report
Protecting against fraud and identity theft
The phrase “balancing a checkbook” refers to which practice?
Deciding if one has enough money to make a large purchase
Operating a checking account that multiple people use
Comparing bank statements to withdrawal records (checks, ATM, ETF) to track spending
Opening a checking account for the first time
If one spends more money than they have in their bank account, they are charged a what?
Debt fee
Maintenance fee
Overdraft fee
Reserve fee
When one is inspecting a banking or credit statement and discovers several charges they did not make, the individual is most likely a victim of what?
High service fees
Identity theft
Preemptive payments
Unethical sales practices
Which of the following allows a customer to pay a deposit on an item, and then not receive the item until the balance is paid in full?
Credit card
Increment investing
Layaway plan
Portion payment
Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: • Investor loans money to a city, county government, or company • Money is repaid after a certain date, plus interest is paid • Generally considered a safe investment, although not insured by the FDIC
Bonds
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Savings accounts
Mutual funds
Rent-to-own agreements can negatively impact consumers because:
Consumers do not have to pay cash for the item
Consumers will pay a high interest rate on the item
Consumers can immediately have access to the item
Consumers are limited from purchasing similar items
Which of the following financial institutions may an individual visit to get money from a check if they do not have a traditional bank account?
Credit union
Mortgage company
Check cashing service
Payday lender
Which of the following financial institutions receives criticism for targeting people in poverty and other vulnerable populations through charging extremely high interest rates?
Pawn shops
Check cashing services
Credit unions
Payday lenders
Banks offer the service of a safety deposit box, which can be used for what?
Guarantee high interest on money deposits
Reduce the amount owed on late fees
Prevent the bank’s money from being burned in a fire
Protect personal documents from potential loss
When eating at a restaurant, one must consider which of the following additional costs to the price of their meal and sales tax?
Interest fee
Reservation cost
Service fee
Tip
When one invests in a commodity, they are investing in a what?
Bank
E-commerce
Natural resource
Technology
When receiving a mortgage loan, if an individual cannot make a large down payment, they will most likely have to pay for what?
Application fee
Private mortgage insurance
Risk assessment
Tenant tax
Which of the following is the typical amount of time in which a borrower must pay off a mortgage loan?
Five (5) years
Eight (8) years
Thirty (30) years
Fifty (50) years
Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: Risky, Ownership in a corporation, Pays dividends, Potential for reward is high?
Stocks
Bonds
Commodities
Real estate
