WorksheetsStudy Guide #2 APF 2025
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the primary purpose of a bank statement?
To outline all account transactions in a given month
To provide investment advice on which deposit accounts are best
To serve as a formal tax return document to be submitted to the IRS
To offer promotional offers
What is income?
Money received from government transfer payments.
Money an individual or business earns or receives as the result of economic activity.
Money inherited from family members.
Money an individual or business saves after paying all non discretionary expenses.
What does FICA stand for?
Federal Income Collection Agency
Federal Insurance Contributions Act
Federal Internal Commerce Act
Federal Infrastructure and Community Act
Which type of tax is collected at the point of sale?
Sales tax
Income tax
Property tax
Estate tax
How does the 50/30/20 rule work in budgeting?
It allocates 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings.
It allocates 30% for needs, 50% for wants, and 20% for savings.
It suggests saving 50% of your income and spending the rest on needs and wants.
It eliminates the need for tracking expenses.
What is the purpose of setting up an emergency fund?
To invest in high-risk stocks.
To cover unexpected expenses like medical bills and car repairs.
To cover discretionary expenses like travel expenses and a new phone.
To be able to go on a nice trip to Las Vegas.
Which type of investment is considered low risk?
A bank savings account
A publicly traded stock
Real estate investment
Corporate bonds
The U.S. government agency responsible for regulating the financial markets is:
Federal Reserve
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
What is the primary difference between "credit" and "debt"?
Credit is the ability to borrow money, while debt is the amount of money borrowed.
Credit is the amount of money borrowed, while debt is the ability to borrow money.
Credit and debt are the same, used interchangeably.
Debt is the interest charged on borrowed money, while credit is the loan itself.
What is a significant drawback of accumulating too much debt?
It guarantees lower interest rates on future loans.
It can lead to financial stress and mental health issues.
It helps you establish a strong credit score.
It makes saving for the future easier.
What is one risk associated with using credit cards for everyday purchases?
Credit cards charge no interest if payments are late.
Using credit cards always improves your credit score.
It can lead to high-interest charges if the balance is not paid in full each month.
Credit cards are a form of free money that doesn’t need to be repaid until a month after the grace period.
What distinguishes a credit card from a debit card?
A credit card can only be used for online purchases, while a debit card can be used anywhere.
A debit card allows you to borrow money for purchases, while a credit card draws money directly from your bank account.
A credit card allows you to borrow money for purchases, while a debit card draws money directly from your bank account.
A debit card allows you to borrow money for purchases, while a credit card draws money directly from your bank account.
What is an APR?
Annual Percentage Rate; it represents the minimum payment required annually on a credit card.
Annual Principal Rate; it represents the interest rate applied to the principal balance only.
Annual Percentage Rate; it represents the cost of borrowing money on a credit card over one year.
Annual Principal Rate; it represents the fees associated with processing credit card transactions.
What is the primary difference between a loan and a credit card?
A loan does not require repayment with interest, while a credit card does.
A loan requires repayment with interest, while a credit card allows you to borrow money up to a certain limit and repay it over time.
What is the typical term (maturity) for an auto loan?
15 to 30 years
3 to 6 years
2 years
1 year
What should you do if you are a victim of identity theft?
Close all your bank accounts.
Immediately apply for new credit cards.
What are standardized tests like the SAT and ACT used for in the college application process?
To assess your extracurricular activities.
To measure your academic readiness for college.
To determine how much financial aid you will receive.
To replace the need for submitting high school transcripts.
Why is it important to set financial goals?
They ensure you will not face financial difficulties on a regular basis
They provide direction, help measure progress, and reduce financial stress
They enable you to become wealthy if you stay focused on hitting your goals
They make sure you spend money on necessities before spending money on discretionary expenses
Which of the following best illustrates a short-term financial goal?
Saving $350 for a new snowboard within six months.
Saving $50,000 for a down payment on a house within five years.
Building a retirement fund for the future.
Paying off a 30-year mortgage.
What is the primary purpose of making financial goals S.M.A.R.T.?
To avoid setting any deadlines or time frames
To make sure the goals are easy enough to achieve
To create clear, measurable, and achievable objectives
To structure vague and open-ended goals to remain flexible as times changes
What is the formula for calculating personal net worth?
Assets - Liabilities
Liabilities + Equity
Assets + Liabilities
Assets × Equity
Which of the following is considered a liability?
Cash
Laptop
Mortgage
Investments
What is the primary purpose of a personal budget?
To plan, track, and achieve financial goals
To keep track of how much money you spend
To show how much money you have saved in the past
To estimate how much money you will earn in the future
According to the 50/30/20 rule, what percentage of your income should be allocated to savings and debt repayment?
50%
30%
20%
10%
The purpose of comparison shopping is:
to find the best value for money by comparing prices and features of products
to buy the first product you see
to avoid making any purchases
to spend as much money as possible
To avoid buying defective product
To ensure you purchase the most popular item
To buy the most expensive item available as price conveys quality
To evaluate prices and features of similar products to find the best deal
How are variable expenses different from fixed expenses?
Variable expenses change frequently, while fixed expenses stay the same
Variable expenses are always discretionary, while fixed expenses are necessary
Variable expenses can be ignored in a budget, but fixed expenses cannot
Variable expenses are lower than fixed expenses
