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Financial Literacy Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The total pay you "take home" from a paycheck after taxes and deductions are taken out is known as what?

a)

Gross Pay

b)

Salary

c)

Net Pay

d)

Wage

2.

Which tax form do employers use to determine how much tax to deduct from a paycheck?

a)

W-4

b)

X-2

c)

W-2

d)

1099

3.

Which tax form is used to inform employees of how much money (tax) was deducted from paychecks throughout the year?

a)

W-4

b)

1099

c)

W-1

d)

W-2

4.

What will be paid for as part of the escrow funds included in a mortgage loan?

a)

Mortgage

b)

Property Tax

c)

Interest

d)

Rate

5.

Amount of your paycheck before taxes or other deductions are taken out.

a)

Net Pay

b)

Taxes

c)

Gross Pay

d)

Deductions

6.

What documentation is needed when seeking to open a bank account?

a)

Blank Check

b)

Government-issued Identification

c)

Recommendation Letter

d)

transcript

7.

When you purchase a product at the store, what additional cost must be paid in addition to the price of the product?

a)

Purchasing Fee

b)

Sales Tax

c)

Interest

d)

Bank fee

8.

What best describes the concept of APR?

a)

Late fee for late payment

b)

Maximum amount of the spending limit

c)

credit card summary

d)

The credit card interest rate calculated on a yearly basis

9.

A certificate of deposit (CD) differs from a traditional savings account because...

a)

are a riskier investment

b)

include stock purchases

c)

must remain untouched for a fixed period of time

d)

have a low interest rate

10.

What is not an advantage of bundling insurance?

a)

potential for saving money

b)

Increased insurance options

c)

creates less stress

d)

potential lower interest rates

11.

Which investment tool has the following traits:

Insured by FDIC or NCUA

Lowest interest rate of all investments

Number of withdrawals per month may be limited


a)

Certificate of Deposit

b)

Bonds

c)

Traditional savings account

d)

Stocks

12.

What is the term used to describe interest earned on interest gained?

a)

Capital

b)

Annual Percentage Rate

c)

Simple Interest

d)

Compound Interest

13.

Which of the following is a financial institution that handles money, including keeping it safe for personal saving or commercial purposes?

a)

Bank

b)

Check cashing service

c)

Credit Union

d)

Payday loans

14.

Using the simple interest formula, calculate the interest earned on $100 after one year at a 6% return rate

a)

$60.00

b)

$6.00

c)

$.06

d)

$66.00

15.

When you receive a product or service now, but pay for it later, it is known as borrowing on...

a)

Layaway

b)

Credit

c)

Debit

d)

Rent to own

16.

What is not considered an installment loan?

a)

auto loan

b)

mortgage

c)

credit card (revolving credit)

d)

debit card

17.

Which type of card remove funds from checking account almost instantly after making a purchase?

a)

Credit card

b)

Loan card

c)

Gift card

d)

Debit card

18.

When choosing between using a bank or a credit union, what is an advantage that credit unions generally have over banks?

a)

Owned by members, who may vote and elect board of directors

b)

Large, world bank

c)

Advanced online banking

d)

Variety of services offered

19.

Which type of mortgage loan helps individuals who may have:

A low credit score

Little cash available for a down payment

Possible first-time home buyer


a)

Adjustable- rate loan

b)

Reverse mortgage

c)

Government-insured loan (FHA)

d)

Fixed-rate loan

20.

When the federal government raises interest rates, which type of account is generally impacted positively?

a)

Checking account

b)

Savings Account

c)

Mortgage account

d)

Credit card account

21.

Which type of insurance provides money to dependents after the wage earner dies?

a)

Life insurance

b)

Disability insurance

c)

Health insurance

d)

Short- term insurance

22.

Which investment tool is characterized by the following traits:

Risky

Ownership in a corporation

Pays dividends

Potential for rewards is high


a)

Savings

b)

Bonds

c)

Stocks

d)

Certificate of Deposit

23.

What is the typical length of time most borrowers use to pay off a mortgage? How many years?

a)

10 years

b)

25 years

c)

15 years

d)

30 years

24.

If an individual cannot make a large down payment when applying for a mortgage loan, they will most likely have to pay for what?

a)

Private mortgage insurance (PMI)

b)

Property tax

c)

Risk assessment

d)

Service fee

25.

Investing in a commodity, means you are investing in a...

a)

Car

b)

Commercial business

c)

House

d)

Natural resource

26.

When eating at a restaurant, you must consider additional costs of sales tax and...

a)

Uber fee

b)

Reservation fee

c)

Tip

d)

Interest rate

27.

Banks offer the service of a safety deposit box, which can be used for what purpose?

a)

Protect personal documents/items from potential loss

b)

Bringing down interest rates

c)

Protect your car from getting scratches

d)

Increase your amount of money in a bank

28.

Which financial institution receives criticism for targeting people in poverty and other vulnerable populations by charging extremely high interest rates?

a)

Check cashing services

b)

Payday lenders

c)

Credit unions

d)

Pawn shops

29.

Which financial institution can an individual visit to get money from a check if they do not have a traditional bank account?

a)

WalMart

b)

Credit unions

c)

Payday lenders

d)

Check cashing services

30.

Rent-to-own agreements can negatively impact you because:

a)

Consumers will pay a low interest rate on the item

b)

Consumers are limited to purchasing specific items

c)

Consumers will pay a high interest rate on the item

d)

Consumers immrediately receive the items

31.

Which investment tool is characterized by the following traits: 

Investor loans money to a city, county govt or company

Money is repaid after a certain date plus interest

Generally considered a safe investment

Not insured by the FDIC


a)

Stocks

b)

Bonds

c)

Savings accounts

d)

Certificate of deposit

32.

What plan allows a customer to pay a deposit on an item, and then not receive the item until the balance is paid in full?

a)

Budgeting

b)

Retirement plan

c)

Layaway plan

d)

Rent to own plan

33.

When inspecting your banking or credit statement and discover several charges you did not make, you are most likely a victim of what?

a)

Being a consumer

b)

The black market

c)

A prank

d)

Identity theft

34.

If you spend more money than you have in your bank account, you are charged what fee?

a)

Overdraft fee

b)

Protection fee

c)

Processing fee

d)

On-time fee

35.

The phrase "balancing a checkbook" refers to which practice?

a)

Comparing bank statements to withdrawals (Checks, ATM) to track your spending

b)

Putting your checkbook on a balancing machine

c)

Comparing your credit card to your debit card

d)

Comparing your credit card statement to your debit card statement

36.

Which practice/habit could negatively impact your credit score?

a)

Monitor your credit report

b)

Not spending more than you make

c)

Paying your bills on time

d)

Reaching your spending limit with your credit card

37.

What is an advantage of maintaining a good credit score?

a)

Greater chance of receiving a loan with a higher interest rate

b)

You get a sticker or gold star

c)

Greater chance of receiving a loan with a lower interest rate

d)

Stocks are cheaper to buy

38.

Federal income tax brackets can be impacted by...

a)

Region of your residence

b)

Type of job you have

c)

Marriage status

d)

Voter history

39.

If the value of your house increases, which part of the mortgage will not increase?

a)

PMI

b)

Property tax

c)

Interest

d)

Mortgage principal

40.

Sales tax amounts are generally established by which levels of government?

a)

Federal and state

b)

State and local

c)

Federal and local

d)

All levels

41.

Which public position can confirm signatures of a contract?

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Notary public

d)

Mayor

42.

What is the correct sequence in the formation of a contract?

a)

Offer

agreement

consideration

acceptance

b)

Agreement

consideration

offer

acceptance

c)

Offer

acceptance

consideration

agreement

d)

Consideration

agreement

offer

acceptance

43.

When one party of a contract does not do what the contract says, the individual has committed what?

a)

Termination of contract

b)

Amendment of contract

c)

Breach of contract

d)

Ratification of contract

44.

What is the rule of 72 used to calculate?

a)

The amount of time it will take for an investment to double in value

b)

The amount of money you need to save for retirement

c)

The amount of tax you owe to the IRS

d)

The amount of money you have in your bank account

45.

When planning your personal budget, you must consider variable expenses. which are...

a)

Expenses that you don't need to worry about

b)

Expenses you pay annually

c)

Expenses that stay the same from month to month

d)

Expenses that change from month to month

46.

What is the term given for a person who relies on someone else financially?

a)

Insurer

b)

Dependent

c)

Policyholder

d)

Freeloader

47.

Participating in this course typically brings car insurance rates down.

a)

Defensive Driving

b)

Basket weaving

c)

Economics 101

d)

Geico University

48.

The purpose of an umbrella insurance policy is best summarized as...

a)

Groups all insurances together

b)

The best way to keep the rain off

c)

Protecting the policy holder against liability costs beyond regular coverage

d)

Protects the policy holder from potential heavy rains

49.

Which type of insurance helps pay for stays in a nursing home or assisted living facility?

a)

Health Insurance

b)

Long-term care Insurance

c)

Retirement Insurance

d)

Disability Insurance

50.

Which type of insurance helps cover medical expenses associated with short-term illness and accidents?

a)

Homeowners Insurance

b)

Long-Term Care Insurance

c)

Retirement Insurance

d)

Health Insurance