WorksheetsIntro to Personal Finance Test #1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Mortgage loans are typically the longest-term loans most consumers take on.
True
False
Payday loans are considered low-risk and low-interest loans.
True
False
Student loans can sometimes be forgiven under specific government programs.
True
False
A car loan is usually a secured loan.
True
False
Credit cards are considered installment loans.
True
False
Business loans can be backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
True
False
Home equity loans rely on the borrower’s credit score but not on property value.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a secured loan?
Personal loan
Credit card loan
Auto loan
Payday loan
Which loan type often requires no collateral?
Mortgage loan
Personal loan
Auto loan
Home equity loan
Which government program assists veterans in buying homes?
FHA Loan
USDA Loan
VA Loan
SBA Loan
Which loan is considered the most expensive due to high interest rates?
Student Loan
Personal Loan
Payday Loan
Mortgage Loan
What type of loan is most commonly used to buy a house?
Auto Loan
Personal Loan
Mortgage Loan
Home Equity Loan
Which of the following best describes a revolving loan?
It is repaid in equal monthly installments until fully paid off.
It allows repeated borrowing up to a limit as long as payments are made.
It requires collateral and has a fixed repayment term.
It is forgiven after a set number of years.
Which of the following is typically backed by collateral?
Credit card loan
Payday loan
Auto loan
Personal loan
A home equity loan allows you to borrow money:
Based only on your credit score.
Against the current value of your home minus what you owe.
Without any repayment obligations.
Only if you are a veteran.
The W-2 form is filled out by employees at the start of a new job.
True
False
A W-4 form tells your employer how much money to withhold for federal income tax.
True
False
Property taxes are usually used to fund schools, police, and fire departments.
True
False
The 1040 form must be filed every week by employees.
True
False
Both state and federal governments can collect income taxes.
True
False
Payroll taxes are used mainly to pay for Social Security and Medicare.
True
False
Local taxes are always optional for residents.
True
False
Which form do you use to file your annual income tax return?
W-2
1040
W-4
1099
Which of the following is an example of a progressive tax (tax rate increases as income increases)?
Property tax
Sales tax
Federal income tax
Payroll tax
Which level of government typically collects sales tax?
Federal
State
Local
Both state and local
What does the W-2 form show?
The amount of money withheld from your paycheck during the year
The amount of deductions you are claiming
A summary of your tax refund
The amount of tax you will owe next year
Which of the following is NOT a type of tax?
Income tax
Property tax
Utility tax
Grocery list tax
Which tax is primarily used to fund national defense and federal programs?
Local tax
State tax
Federal income tax
Payroll tax
If you claim more allowances on your W-4, what happens?
More money is withheld from your paycheck.
Less money is withheld from your paycheck.
It doesn’t change your paycheck.
It increases your property tax.
Which form do employers send to employees each January to report earnings and taxes withheld?
(a)
Write T for True or F for False. 1. A checking account is typically used for daily spending and bill payments.
True
False
Savings accounts usually offer higher interest rates than checking accounts.
True
False
Write T for True or F for False. 3. Banks do not charge a fee for a Cashier’s Check.
True
False
Writing a check without sufficient funds in your account may result in overdraft fees.
True
False
Debit cards allow you to borrow money from the bank that must be paid back later.
True
False
Direct deposit is when your paycheck is automatically transferred into your bank account.
True
False
An ATM (Automated Teller Machine) can be used to withdraw, deposit, and check balances.
True
False
Interest earned on a savings account is money you owe to the bank.
True
False
Online banking allows customers to pay bills, transfer funds, and monitor accounts electronically.
True
False
A certificate of deposit (CD) typically requires leaving money in the account for a fixed period of time.
True
False
Which type of account is best for everyday transactions?
Certificate of Deposit
Checking Account
Money Market Account
Savings Account
What is the primary advantage of using online banking?
Higher interest rates
Convenience and accessibility
No fees ever
Unlimited withdrawals
If you lose your debit card, what should you do first?
Wait to see if you find it later
Report it immediately to the bank
Withdraw all your cash before it's used
Cancel your checking account
Which of the following is a safe way to protect your money in a bank account?
Writing down your PIN on your card
Sharing account details with friends
Using strong online banking passwords
Leaving your debit card in the ATM
Which of the following accounts usually has the highest interest rate?
Checking Account
Savings Account
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Money kept in cash at home
An ATM surcharge fee is:
Which of the following best describes a budget?
A list of expenses after they are paid
A plan for managing income and expenses
A savings account with interest
A record of overdraft fees
If your bank account is “reconciled,” it means:
You have more money than expected
Your records match the bank’s records
The bank has forgiven overdraft fees
Your account has been closed
What does FDIC insurance do for depositors?
Guarantees loans for home buyers
Protects money in bank accounts up to the legal limit
Provides free financial advice
Pays interest on savings accounts
Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of a savings account?
Limited number of withdrawals per month
Higher interest than a checking account
Direct deposit eligibility
Unlimited check writing
