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Categorizing Credit Types & Credit Score Homework

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of understanding the different categories of credit?

a)

To borrow money without repayment

b)

To make informed financial decisions

c)

To avoid using credit altogether

d)

To accumulate interest on loans

2.

Which category of credit is associated with loans for big-ticket items?

a)

Installment credit

b)

Revolving credit

c)

Open credit

d)

Prepaid credit

3.

What is the characteristic of installment credit?

a)

Flexible repayment terms

b)

No borrowing involved

c)

Fixed installments over a specified period

d)

Access to a maximum credit limit

4.

Which form of credit falls under the revolving credit category?

a)

Car Loan

b)

Credit Card

c)

Prepaid Gas Card

d)

Phone Bill

5.

What is the main feature of revolving credit?

a)

Fixed Repayment Schedule

b)

No Predetermined Amount

c)

Maximum Credit Limit

d)

No Borrowing Involved

6.

Which category of credit provides flexibility in terms of repayment?

a)

Installment Credit

b)

Revolving Credit

c)

Open Credit

d)

Prepaid Credit

7.

What is an example of open credit?

a)

Car Loan

b)

Credit Card

c)

Phone Bill

d)

Home Mortgage

8.

What is an characteristic of open credit?

a)

Fixed repayment schedule

b)

No borrowing involved

c)

Maximum credit limit

d)

Varying amount due each month

9.

Which category of credit involves borrowing money with a fixed repayment schedule?

a)

Installment Credit

b)

Revolving Credit

c)

Open Credit

d)

Prepaid Credit

10.

How can understanding credit categories help individuals?

a)

Avoid Financial Decisions

b)

Accumulate Interest on Loans

c)

Make Informed Decisions and Maintain Financial Well-Being

d)

Borrow Money Without Repayment

11.
I should review my credit report for errors.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
When I apply to borrow money for a car, the loan company will most likely look at my credit history.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
A credit report contains my personal information such as my address and social security.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Late payments are retained on credit reports for 7 years.
a)
True
b)
False
15.

Which of the following is TRUE about a credit report?

a)

It is a complete history of one type of credit you have

b)

Credit reports are maintained by the 5 main credit bureaus

c)

You can get a copy of your credit report for free

d)

You can get a credit report only when you're 21 years old

16.

Which is an exceptional credit score?

a)

672

b)

555

c)

713

d)

813

17.
The higher your credit score, the higher your interest rate will be.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Which is not included in an individual’s credit report?
a)
Current and past addresses
b)
Account balances
c)
Bankruptcies and foreclosures
d)
Medical information
19.

Of the five areas used to measure a person’s credit, what two areas are worth the most points?

a)

New credit and types of credit.

b)

Length of credit history and new credit.

c)

Payment history and how much you owe.

d)

New credit and payment history.