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PFL & Econ Test #2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does FDIC stand for?

a)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

b)

Financial Development and Investment Council

c)

Federal Debt Insurance Committee

d)

Financial Deposit Interest Company

2.

Which of the following is a type of savings account?

a)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

b)

Checking Account

c)

Credit Card Account

d)

Mortgage Account

3.

What is the main purpose of an emergency fund?

a)

To pay for vacations

b)

To cover unexpected expenses

c)

To invest in stocks

d)

To buy luxury items

4.

Which of the following is a deduction that commonly comes out of your paycheck?

a)

Federal income tax

b)

Grocery expenses

c)

Utility bills

d)

Car payments

5.

A sole proprietorship is:

a)

A business owned by one person

b)

A business owned by two or more people

c)

A government agency

d)

A type of savings account

6.

Which form must students complete to apply for federal student loans?

a)

FAFSA

b)

W-2

c)

1040EZ

d)

I-9

7.

What does "liquidity" refer to in financial terms?

a)

How quickly an asset can be converted to cash

b)

The interest rate on a loan

c)

The amount of risk in an investment

d)

The total amount of taxes paid

8.

Which of the following is NOT a type of business structure?

a)

Partnership

b)

Sole Proprietorship

c)

Corporation

d)

Mortgage

9.

Gross income is best defined as:

a)

Income after taxes and deductions

b)

Total income before any deductions

c)

Only income from investments

d)

Only income from a second job

10.

Which of the following is a feature of a credit union?

a)

Member-owned

b)

Owned by the government

c)

For-profit institution

d)

Only offers loans

11.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between risk and return?

a)

Higher risk usually means higher potential return

b)

Lower risk always means higher return

c)

Risk and return are not related

d)

Return is always guaranteed regardless of risk

12.

Why is it important to reconcile your bank account?

a)

To ensure your records match the bank’s records

b)

To increase your account balance

c)

To avoid paying taxes

d)

To get a loan

13.

How does inflation affect your savings over time?

a)

It increases the value of your savings

b)

It decreases the purchasing power of your savings

c)

It has no effect on savings

d)

It guarantees higher interest rates

14.

What is the main difference between a traditional bank and a credit union?

a)

Banks are for-profit, credit unions are not-for-profit

b)

Banks only offer loans, credit unions only offer savings accounts

c)

Banks are owned by members, credit unions are owned by shareholders

d)

Banks do not offer checking accounts

15.

Which type of savings account typically offers the highest interest rate?

a)

Traditional savings account

b)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

c)

Checking account

d)

Regular savings account

16.

What information does the FAFSA collect to determine student loan eligibility?

a)

Family income and assets

b)

Favorite school subjects

c)

Number of siblings

d)

Sports participation

17.

If your net income is much lower than your gross income, what is most likely the reason?

a)

High deductions and taxes

b)

Low interest rates

c)

High investment returns

d)

No deductions

18.

Why is having an emergency fund considered a good financial practice?

a)

It helps cover unexpected expenses without going into debt

b)

It increases your tax refund

c)

It guarantees higher investment returns

d)

It is required by law

19.

Which of the following is a reason to choose a money market account (MMA) over a traditional savings account?

a)

Typically offers higher interest rates

b)

No minimum balance required

c)

Unlimited withdrawals

d)

Lower risk of loss

20.

What is the main advantage of FDIC insurance for bank customers?

a)

Protects deposits up to a certain limit if the bank fails

b)

Guarantees high interest rates

c)

Eliminates all banking fees

d)

Provides investment advice

21.

A student is comparing two savings accounts: one with high liquidity and low interest, and one with low liquidity and high interest. What should the student consider when choosing between them?

a)

How soon they may need to access the money

b)

The color of the bank’s logo

c)

The location of the nearest ATM

d)

The number of employees at the bank

22.

If you receive a bank statement showing a lower balance than your own records, what should you do first?

a)

Compare your records with the bank statement to find discrepancies

b)

Immediately withdraw all your money

c)

Ignore the difference

d)

Close your account

23.

A student is deciding whether to take out a student loan. What is an important factor to consider before borrowing?

a)

The interest rate and repayment terms

b)

The color of the loan application

c)

The number of friends who have loans

d)

The school mascot

24.

If you want to maximize your return while minimizing risk, which savings option is generally best?

a)

Diversifying between different types of savings accounts

b)

Putting all your money in a single stock

c)

Keeping cash at home

d)

Only using a checking account

25.

You notice your net income is lower than expected after your first paycheck. What steps should you take to understand why?

a)

Review your pay stub for deductions and taxes

b)

Ask your friends for their paychecks

c)

Ignore the difference

d)

Spend more money

26.

A partnership business structure is best for which situation?

a)

Two or more people want to share ownership and responsibility

b)

One person wants full control

c)

A government agency is involved

d)

No one wants to be responsible

27.

If you want to avoid paying unnecessary bank fees, what should you do?

a)

Read the fee schedule and maintain required balances

b)

Ignore all bank communications

c)

Only use cash

d)

Close your account immediately

28.

When completing the FAFSA, who receives the information to determine your eligibility for funding?

a)

Federal and state governments, and colleges you apply to

b)

Only your parents

c)

Your high school principal

d)

The IRS only

29.

If inflation is higher than the interest rate on your savings account, what happens to the real value of your savings?

a)

It decreases over time

b)

It increases over time

c)

It stays the same

d)

It doubles

30.

A student wants to save for both short-term emergencies and long-term goals. Which combination of accounts would best meet these needs?

a)

Emergency fund in a high-liquidity savings account and long-term savings in a CD

b)

All money in a checking account

c)

All money in cash at home

d)

Only invest in stocks