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Intro to Personal Finance Test #1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mortgage loans are typically the longest-term loans most consumers take on.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Payday loans are considered low-risk and low-interest loans.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Student loans can sometimes be forgiven under specific government programs.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A car loan is usually a secured loan.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Credit cards are considered installment loans.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Business loans can be backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Home equity loans rely on the borrower’s credit score but not on property value.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which of the following is an example of a secured loan?

a)

Personal loan

b)

Credit card loan

c)

Auto loan

d)

Payday loan

9.

Which loan type often requires no collateral?

a)

Mortgage loan

b)

Personal loan

c)

Auto loan

d)

Home equity loan

10.

Which government program assists veterans in buying homes?

a)

FHA Loan

b)

USDA Loan

c)

VA Loan

d)

SBA Loan

11.

Which loan is considered the most expensive due to high interest rates?

a)

Student Loan

b)

Personal Loan

c)

Payday Loan

d)

Mortgage Loan

12.

What type of loan is most commonly used to buy a house?

a)

Auto Loan

b)

Personal Loan

c)

Mortgage Loan

d)

Home Equity Loan

13.

Which of the following best describes a revolving loan?

a)

It is repaid in equal monthly installments until fully paid off.

b)

It allows repeated borrowing up to a limit as long as payments are made.

c)

It requires collateral and has a fixed repayment term.

d)

It is forgiven after a set number of years.

14.

Which of the following is typically backed by collateral?

a)

Credit card loan

b)

Payday loan

c)

Auto loan

d)

Personal loan

15.

A home equity loan allows you to borrow money:

a)

Based only on your credit score.

b)

Against the current value of your home minus what you owe.

c)

Without any repayment obligations.

d)

Only if you are a veteran.

16.

The W-2 form is filled out by employees at the start of a new job.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A W-4 form tells your employer how much money to withhold for federal income tax.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Property taxes are usually used to fund schools, police, and fire departments.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The 1040 form must be filed every week by employees.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Both state and federal governments can collect income taxes.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Payroll taxes are used mainly to pay for Social Security and Medicare.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Local taxes are always optional for residents.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Which form do you use to file your annual income tax return?

a)

W-2

b)

1040

c)

W-4

d)

1099

24.

Which of the following is an example of a progressive tax (tax rate increases as income increases)?

a)

Property tax

b)

Sales tax

c)

Federal income tax

d)

Payroll tax

25.

Which level of government typically collects sales tax?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Local

d)

Both state and local

26.

What does the W-2 form show?

a)

The amount of money withheld from your paycheck during the year

b)

The amount of deductions you are claiming

c)

A summary of your tax refund

d)

The amount of tax you will owe next year

27.

Which of the following is NOT a type of tax?

a)

Income tax

b)

Property tax

c)

Utility tax

d)

Grocery list tax

28.

Which tax is primarily used to fund national defense and federal programs?

a)

Local tax

b)

State tax

c)

Federal income tax

d)

Payroll tax

29.

If you claim more allowances on your W-4, what happens?

a)

More money is withheld from your paycheck.

b)

Less money is withheld from your paycheck.

c)

It doesn’t change your paycheck.

d)

It increases your property tax.

30.

Which form do employers send to employees each January to report earnings and taxes withheld?

(a)  

31.

Write T for True or F for False. 1. A checking account is typically used for daily spending and bill payments.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Savings accounts usually offer higher interest rates than checking accounts.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Write T for True or F for False. 3. Banks do not charge a fee for a Cashier’s Check.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Writing a check without sufficient funds in your account may result in overdraft fees.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Debit cards allow you to borrow money from the bank that must be paid back later.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Direct deposit is when your paycheck is automatically transferred into your bank account.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

An ATM (Automated Teller Machine) can be used to withdraw, deposit, and check balances.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Interest earned on a savings account is money you owe to the bank.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Online banking allows customers to pay bills, transfer funds, and monitor accounts electronically.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

A certificate of deposit (CD) typically requires leaving money in the account for a fixed period of time.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Which type of account is best for everyday transactions?

a)

Certificate of Deposit

b)

Checking Account

c)

Money Market Account

d)

Savings Account

42.

What is the primary advantage of using online banking?

a)

Higher interest rates

b)

Convenience and accessibility

c)

No fees ever

d)

Unlimited withdrawals

43.

If you lose your debit card, what should you do first?

a)

Wait to see if you find it later

b)

Report it immediately to the bank

c)

Withdraw all your cash before it's used

d)

Cancel your checking account

44.

Which of the following is a safe way to protect your money in a bank account?

a)

Writing down your PIN on your card

b)

Sharing account details with friends

c)

Using strong online banking passwords

d)

Leaving your debit card in the ATM

45.

Which of the following accounts usually has the highest interest rate?

a)

Checking Account

b)

Savings Account

c)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

d)

Money kept in cash at home

46.

An ATM surcharge fee is:

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47.

Which of the following best describes a budget?

a)

A list of expenses after they are paid

b)

A plan for managing income and expenses

c)

A savings account with interest

d)

A record of overdraft fees

48.

If your bank account is “reconciled,” it means:

a)

You have more money than expected

b)

Your records match the bank’s records

c)

The bank has forgiven overdraft fees

d)

Your account has been closed

49.

What does FDIC insurance do for depositors?

a)

Guarantees loans for home buyers

b)

Protects money in bank accounts up to the legal limit

c)

Provides free financial advice

d)

Pays interest on savings accounts

50.

Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of a savings account?

a)

Limited number of withdrawals per month

b)

Higher interest than a checking account

c)

Direct deposit eligibility

d)

Unlimited check writing