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Understanding Credit and Investments

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of overdraft protection on a checking account?

a)

To increase the account's interest rate

b)

To prevent transactions from being declined when funds are insufficient

c)

To provide a fixed monthly income

d)

To improve your credit score

2.

Which of the following is considered a type of fixed income investment?

a)

Common stocks

b)

Government bonds

c)

Real estate

d)

Cryptocurrency

3.

Which type of loan is typically used to purchase a house?

a)

Payday loan

b)

Mortgage loan

c)

Student loan

d)

Auto loan

4.

What does a higher credit score generally indicate?

a)

Higher risk for lenders

b)

Lower risk for lenders

c)

No impact on borrowing

d)

Higher interest rates

5.

Which of the following is an example of a variable income investment?

a)

Certificate of deposit (CD)

b)

Savings account

c)

Corporate stock

d)

Treasury bill

6.

If the annual interest rate on a loan is 5%, what is the interest on a $1,000 loan after one year (simple interest)?

a)

$25

b)

$50

c)

$100

d)

$500

7.

Which of the following best describes a personal loan?

a)

A loan used only for buying a car

b)

A loan that can be used for various personal expenses

c)

A loan that must be used for education

d)

A loan that is only available to businesses

8.

What is the main risk associated with variable income investments?

a)

Fixed returns

b)

Loss of principal due to market fluctuations

c)

Guaranteed income

d)

No risk at all

9.

Which of the following actions can help improve your credit score?

a)

Missing payments

b)

Paying bills on time

c)

Maxing out credit cards

d)

Applying for multiple loans at once

10.

If the interest rate on a savings account increases, what happens to the amount of interest earned?

a)

It decreases

b)

It stays the same

c)

It increases

d)

It becomes negative

11.

Which of the following is NOT a type of credit?

a)

Installment loan

b)

Revolving credit

c)

Fixed deposit

d)

Mortgage

12.

What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

a)

I=P+r+tI = P + r + t

b)

I=P×r×tI = P \times r \times t

c)

I=P÷r÷tI = P \div r \div t

d)

I=PrtI = P - r - t

13.

Which investment typically offers the highest potential return but also the highest risk?

a)

Savings account

b)

Government bond

c)

Stock market

d)

Certificate of deposit

14.

What happens if you exceed your overdraft limit?

a)

The bank pays all your transactions without penalty

b)

Transactions may be declined and additional fees may apply

c)

Your credit score automatically increases

d)

You receive a bonus from the bank

15.

Which of the following is a benefit of having a good credit score?

a)

Higher interest rates on loans

b)

Easier approval for credit cards and loans

c)

More bank fees

d)

Lower chances of getting a loan

16.

Which type of investment is most likely to provide a predictable stream of income?

a)

Stocks

b)

Bonds

c)

Real estate

d)

Commodities

17.

If you borrow $2,000 at an annual interest rate of 6% for 2 years (simple interest), how much total interest will you pay?

a)

$120

b)

$240

c)

$360

d)

$600

18.

Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?

a)

Car loan

b)

Mortgage

c)

Credit card

d)

Student loan

19.

What is the main difference between fixed income and variable income investments?

a)

Fixed income investments have unpredictable returns

b)

Variable income investments guarantee returns

c)

Fixed income investments provide regular, predictable payments; variable income investments do not

d)

There is no difference

20.

How does a higher interest rate affect the total amount paid on a loan?

a)

It decreases the total amount paid

b)

It has no effect

c)

It increases the total amount paid

d)

It makes the loan free