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Budgeting Unit Review (Part 1)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Use the word bank to choose the best terms to complete the sentence: When looking at your paycheck, your ______ gross pay is the amount you were paid before taxes, and your ______ net pay is your take-home pay.

a)

gross pay; net pay

b)

net pay; gross pay

c)

salary; surplus

d)

fixed expense; variable expense

2.

Use the word bank to choose the best term to complete the sentence: Paige sets up her budget so that every single dollar is accounted for using the ______ zero-based budget strategy.

a)

zero-based budget

b)

50/30/20 budget

c)

cash envelope budget

d)

pay yourself first

3.

Use the word bank to choose the best terms to complete the sentence: If you spend MORE than you earn, you have a budget ______ deficit. If you spend LESS than you earn, you have a budget ______ surplus.

a)

deficit; surplus

b)

surplus; deficit

c)

needs; wants

d)

utilities; expenses

4.

Use the word bank to choose the best term to complete the sentence: If you apply to rent an apartment and are approved, you will sign a(n) ______ residential lease before moving in.

a)

residential lease

b)

down payment

c)

public transportation

d)

salary

5.

Use the word bank to choose the best terms to complete the sentence: A(n) ______ variable expense can change month to month, but a(n) ______ fixed expense costs the same amount every month.

a)

variable expense; fixed expense

b)

fixed expense; variable expense

c)

needs; wants

d)

gross pay; net pay

6.

Use the word bank to choose the best term to complete the sentence: In addition to rent, you should budget for ______ utilities like electricity, heating, and water.

a)

utilities

b)

wants

c)

needs

d)

expenses

7.

Use the word bank to choose the best term to complete the sentence: ______ is a strategy where individuals prioritize saving by putting a portion of their income into savings before paying other expenses.

a)

Pay Yourself First

b)

Zero-Based Budget

c)

Cash Envelope Budget

d)

50/30/20 Budget

8.

Use the word bank to choose the best term to complete the sentence: At the grocery store, comparing the ______ of similar items can help you spot the best deal.

a)

unit price

b)

gross pay

c)

salary

d)

deficit

9.

Use the word bank to choose the best terms to complete the sentence: When creating a budget, it’s important to determine which expenses are ______ (items or services that are necessary to live and work) and which are ______ (items or services that are nice to have, but not essential).

a)

needs; wants

b)

wants; needs

c)

utilities; expenses

d)

salary; net pay

10.

Use the word bank to choose the best term to complete the sentence: When deciding where to live, it’s a good idea to look at an area’s ______ to understand how expensive it might be to live there.

a)

cost of living

b)

public transportation

c)

down payment

d)

unit price

11.

What are the benefits of understanding your spending patterns and making a budget?

4 lines
12.

Select the best description: Pay Yourself First

a)

Save part of your paycheck before you do anything else

b)

Divide your money between needs, wants, and savings

c)

Track every dollar you spend

d)

Set aside cash for each of your budget categories for the month

13.
  1. Select the best description: 50/30/20

a)

Save part of your paycheck before you do anything else

b)

Divide your money between needs, wants, and savings

c)

Track every dollar you spend

d)

Set aside cash for each of your budget categories for the month

14.

Select the best description: Zero-Based Budgeting

a)

Save part of your paycheck before you do anything else

b)

Divide your money between needs, wants, and savings

c)

Track every dollar you spend

d)

Set aside cash for each of your budget categories for the month

15.

Select the best description: Envelope Budgeting

a)

Save part of your paycheck before you do anything else

b)

Divide your money between needs, wants, and savings

c)

Track every dollar you spend

d)

Set aside cash for each of your budget categories for the month

16.

Identify the Type of Expense: Rent

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

17.

Identify the Type of Expense: Gas

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

18.

Identify the Type of Expense: Auto lease payment

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

19.

Identify the Type of Expense: Rent

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

20.

Identify the Type of Expense: Groceries

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

21.

Identify the Type of Expense: Concert tickets

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

22.

Identify the Type of Expense: Tuition

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

23.
  1. You’ve decided to rent an apartment. What are three housing costs you can expect to pay in addition to your rent?

4 lines
24.
  1. In addition to your basic housing costs, what are three other factors you should consider when choosing where to live?

4 lines
25.
  1. When signing a lease, what fees can you expect to pay?

4 lines
26.


How might your geographic location impact your transportation options and choices?

4 lines
27.

Identify two fixed costs of car ownership.

4 lines
28.

Identify two variable costs of car ownership.

4 lines
29.


What strategies can you use to save money while grocery shopping?

4 lines
30.
  1. Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

  2. Housing is the biggest expense for most American households

a)
True
b)
False
31.
  1. Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

  2. Entertainment is one of the 3 biggest expenses for most American households

a)
True
b)
False
32.
  1. Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

  2. Variable expenses tend to be harder to reduce than fixed expenses:

a)
True
b)
False
33.
  1. Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

  2. Many popular budgeting apps can connect directly to your bank or credit card:

a)
True
b)
False
34.

You input your expenses into your budget at the end of the month and realize you overspent. How can you use your budget differently next month to prevent that from happening again? Select all that apply.

a)

Track your expenses as you make them so that you can see your spending over the course of the month

b)

Try a different budgeting strategy

c)

Review your expenses to see which would be easiest to reduce

35.

Fill in the blank: Generally, the minimum wage is ______ the living wage across the U.S.

a)

lower than

b)

higher than

c)

the same as