WorksheetsBanking Products & Services Key Concepts
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The purpose and function of financial institutions is:
To facilitate the flow of money and provide financial services.
To manufacture consumer goods.
To regulate international trade agreements.
To provide healthcare services.
The different types of services financial institutions offer include:
Loans, savings accounts, investment services, and insurance
Only loans and savings accounts
Only investment services and insurance
Only currency exchange and ATM services
Interest is calculated using which of the following methods?
By multiplying principal, rate, and time
By adding principal and rate only
By dividing principal by rate
By subtracting rate from principal
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions are engaged in the business of dealing with ______ transactions of individual and commercial clients.
monetary
legal
educational
medical
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions facilitate the ______ of cash through the economy among consumers, businesses and government.
flow
storage
loss
blockage
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions are regulated by federal and state laws and monitored through the ______ ______ ______.
Federal Reserve System
Internal Revenue Service
Department of Commerce
Securities and Exchange Commission
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions include a wide range of ______ such as banks, savings and loan associations, trust companies, credit unions and investment firms.
organizations
currencies
technologies
locations
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions exist to help individuals and businesses meet current and future financial ______.
goals
problems
debts
risks
Fill in the blank: Many financial service providers offer helpful information, ______ tools, practical strategies and more to their customers.
interactive
expensive
obsolete
confusing
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions offer many services and products, such as ______ accounts.
checking
grocery
library
movie
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions offer many services and products, such as ______ loans.
business
holiday
picnic
party
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions offer many services and products, such as ______ cards.
debit
gift
playing
business
Fill in the blank: Financial institutions offer many services and products, such as ______ counseling.
financial
legal
medical
nutritional
Which of the following is a feature of a checking account?
Ability to send money with transfers and wires
Earning compound interest
Limiting the number of withdrawals
Not intended for daily expenses
What is the purpose of a routing number in a checking account?
To identify the specific financial account
To serve as an address for the bank
To monitor monthly statements
To earn interest
Fill in the blank: Individuals and businesses can closely monitor their money with ______ statements.
monthly
annual
weekly
daily
Which type of checking account is designed for qualifying high school and college students?
Senior
Student
Premium
Joint
Savings accounts are intended for daily expenses.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Savings accounts are considered a more financially ______ means of keeping unneeded funds compared to a checking account.
advantageous
risky
unreliable
expensive
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a checking account?
Debit cards for ATM withdrawals
Direct deposits from employer
Limiting the number of withdrawals
Personal or business checks
Fill in the blank: Interest can be earned on the ______ held in any bank account.
balance
cheque
signature
address
Which type of checking account is for business owners?
Joint
Business
Premium
Online
Earned interest on bank accounts tends to utilize compound interest.
True
False
What is the typical range of interest rates for accounts, according to the worksheet?
0.01 percent to 2 percent annually
1 percent to 5 percent monthly
2 percent to 10 percent annually
0.1 percent to 1 percent monthly
Which type of account typically has lower interest rates?
Savings accounts
Checking accounts
Investment accounts
Retirement accounts
Fill in the blank: Interest on savings or checking accounts is often calculated daily, but not ______ or added to an account until the end of a statement period.
compounded
withdrawn
spent
deposited
Which of the following is NOT required to calculate interest using the simplified compound interest formula?
Average balance or principle
Statement period or frequency
Interest rate
Account holder's age
What is the formula used to find the total amount in a bank account with compound interest?
A) A=P(1+r/n)(nt)
B) A = P + r
C) A = P - r
D) A = P(1−r/n)(nt)
Gary maintains an average balance of $3,050 in his checking account. The annual interest rate is 2 percent and the bank pays interest monthly. What will be the total amount in Gary's account after two years?
$3,050
$3,174.62
$3,200
$3,100
Fill in the blank: The annual interest rate on Gary's checking account is ______ percent.
2
1
3
4
What is the typical amount range for personal loans from a bank?
500to 5,000
1,000to 50,000
10,000to 100,000
50,000to 500,000
Personal loans are considered ______ purpose loans in which individuals can choose how to use them.
general
specific
educational
housing
Which of the following is NOT a feature of personal loans?
A) One-time loans
B) Used for business purposes
C) Fixed interest rates
D) Creation of debt to be repaid with added interest
Business loans require the business to repay the loan according to the ______ institution's terms and conditions.
financial
educational
medical
government
Which of the following is typically required when applying for a business loan?
Loan application form
Business description
Executive summary
All of the above
Mortgage loans are given by a financial institution for the purchase of ______.
real estate
vehicles
electronics
furniture
Which type of loan is given by a financial institution for the purchase of a vehicle?
Home equity loan
Auto loan
Personal loan
Student loan
A home equity loan allows an individual to borrow ______ their home’s value to finance major expenses such as home repairs, medical bills, or college education.
against
above
under
beside
Debit cards allow bank customers to draw money directly from their ______ account in order to make purchases or withdraw cash.
checking
savings
loan
credit
Debit cards are considered a safe and convenient alternative to cash or checks.
True
False
Credit cards allow consumers to ______ money from a financial institution up to a certain limit in order to purchase items or withdraw cash.
deposit
borrow
save
invest
To apply for a credit card, consumers are usually required to apply for a ______.
savings account
line of credit
debit card
trust account
Interest on credit card purchases begins one month after a purchase is made and borrowing limits are set according to the individual’s ______ rating.
credit
income
age
education
Trust accounts allow banks to manage and protect an account on behalf of a ______ or beneficiaries, such as cash, savings bonds, stocks, mutual funds, and real estate.
beneficiary
manager
shareholder
auditor
Financial counseling is available at multiple financial institutions in order to advise individuals on money and ______.
debt
weather
sports
fashion
Financial counseling involves financial problem solving and setting ______ and long-term goals.
immediate
delayed
flexible
uncertain
Financial institutions are:
organizations that provide financial services such as banks and insurance companies
government agencies that regulate trade
companies that manufacture consumer goods
educational institutions that offer finance courses
The different functions and types of financial institutions include:
Accepting deposits, providing loans, investment services, and insurance.
Only providing loans to individuals.
Managing only government funds.
Issuing only credit cards.
The difference between depository and non-depository financial institutions is:
Depository institutions accept deposits from the public, while non-depository institutions do not.
Non-depository institutions accept deposits, while depository institutions do not.
Both types of institutions accept deposits from the public.
Depository institutions only provide loans, while non-depository institutions only offer insurance.
Which organizations accept deposits and provide loans?
Banks
Insurance companies
Investment firms
Real estate agencies
Banks use deposits to provide ______ and commercial loans.
personal
mortgage
student
auto
Which of the following is NOT included as a type of bank?
Commercial banks
Retail banks
Credit unions
Grocery stores
What is the main function of commercial banks?
Selling products
Receiving, transferring, and lending money
Providing insurance
Managing real estate
Commercial banks may offer services specific to large corporations, such as foreign trade services, credit card processing, and merchant services.
True
False
Name one example of a commercial bank mentioned in the list.
JP Morgan Chase
Apple Inc.
Google LLC
Tesla Motors
Retail banks provide a wide variety of financial services for individuals, families, and small businesses.
True
False
Retail banks do not deal with ______ corporations and financial institutions.
large
small
medium
local
Credit unions offer many of the same services as banks.
True
False
Which of the following is a characteristic of Credit Unions?
For-profit organizations
Member-owned, nonprofit financial institutions
Not supervised by any authority
Only offer credit cards
Credit Unions are supervised and insured by which organization?
Federal Reserve
The National Credit Union Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Department of Treasury
Fill in the blank: Credit Unions offer higher savings rates and charge ______ compared to most banks.
lower fees
higher fees
the same fees
no fees
Savings & Loan Associations are always nonprofit organizations.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Depository Financial Institution?
Investment banks
Brokerage firms
Credit Unions
Insurance companies
Fill in the blank: Savings & Loan Associations are primarily in the business of handling ______ accounts, personal loans, and mortgage lending.
deposit
checking
credit
investment
Which of the following is an example of a Credit Union?
Highland Federal Savings & Loan Association
Navy Federal Credit Union
Goldman Sachs
State Farm Insurance
Investment Banks & Companies are ______ organizations which hold and manage securities for investment purposes.
nonprofit
private
government
member-owned
Fill in the blank: Securities are financial instruments with ownership rights, ______ rights or rights to buy, sell or trade.
debt
property
voting
tax
Non-Depository Financial Institutions offer federally insured deposit accounts.
True
False
Investment Banks are regulated by which organization?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Federal Reserve
Fill in the blank: Investment banks are ______ organizations which help companies raise capital.
for-profit
non-profit
government
charitable
Which of the following is NOT an example of an investment bank?
Goldman Sachs
Barclays
Citigroup
Allstate
Brokerage firms assist individuals in buying and selling securities among ______.
investors
banks
governments
corporations
Fill in the blank: Brokerage firms derive their profit from ______ on orders given.
commissions
interest
dividends
fees
Which of the following is a brokerage firm?
Fidelity
State Farm Insurance
Goldman Sachs
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Insurance companies provide ______ coverage to protect individuals or organizations against possible adverse events in exchange for premium payments.
financial
medical
legal
educational
Fill in the blank: Money collected from ______ is used by insurance companies to pay claims.
premiums
taxes
donations
investments
Which of the following is NOT an insurance company?
A) Allstate
B) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
C) Schwab
D) State Farm Insurance
Mortgage companies provide loans for prospective ______.
home buyers
car owners
students
business travelers
Fill in the blank: Mortgage companies are ______ organizations regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
for-profit
non-profit
government
charitable
Which of the following is a free service offered by mortgage companies?
Premiums
Calculators
Commissions
Assets
How does an individual open a financial account?
By submitting required documents and completing an application process
By making a phone call without any documentation
By sending a text message
By visiting any website without verification
The steps to managing financial accounts include:
Tracking income and expenses, budgeting, reconciling accounts, and reviewing statements.
Ignoring account balances and spending freely.
Only saving receipts without reviewing statements.
Making random purchases without tracking income.
Loss prevention is:
a strategy to reduce theft and minimize losses in businesses
a method to increase sales through advertising
a way to improve employee satisfaction
a technique for expanding product lines
Online Banking gives customers the ability to manage money online with a ________ or computer.
mobile device
television
printer
calculator
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Online Banking?
A) Paying bills
B) Depositing checks
C) Downloading statements
D) Cooking recipes
When opening a savings account, individuals must provide basic personal information, valid government-issued identification, current bank’s account and routing numbers, and an initial ________.
deposit
signature
address
reference
The best savings accounts should provide great customer service, high-end technology, higher-than-average interest rates, and should have low or no fees.
True
False
Managing a Savings Account includes working towards ________ goals.
savings
spending
borrowing
investing
Which of the following is NOT part of managing a savings account?
A) Making regular deposits
B) Recording all account activity
C) Protecting account information
D) Ignoring account events
Taking out a loan allows individuals or businesses to borrow money for ________ when funds are not readily available.
expenses
entertainment
vacations
gifts
Choices for loans may be limited based on the type of loan needed.
True
False
What is the purpose of evaluating monthly payments when considering a loan?
To determine what an individual can afford based on personal budget.
To find out the total interest paid over the life of the loan.
To compare different lenders' customer service ratings.
To check the credit score requirements for the loan.
Choosing a loan with a ______ loan term typically provides lower overall interest.
shorter
longer
fixed
variable
What is the benefit of choosing a loan with the least amount of money owed over the entire term, if affordable?
It is smart financially as it reduces the total amount paid in interest and principal.
It increases the total interest paid over time.
It makes the loan term longer and more expensive.
It results in higher monthly payments without any financial benefit.
Managing a Loan includes understanding the ______ agreement.
loan
rental
employment
insurance
Setting up ______ alerts is important for managing account events.
weather
calendar
location
Safeguarding Financial Institutions involves actions taken by the Federal Reserve Banks to ______ and monitor accounts for financial institutions.
maintain
close
ignore
restrict
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protects individuals and businesses by maintaining the ______ of the nation’s banking systems.
stability
growth
decline
privatization
Loss Prevention Measures include implementing ______ authentication to verify the user’s identity for a login or transaction.
multifactor
single-factor
password-only
token-based
Restricting access to authorized personnel and storing cash-related items in a ______-proof safe are examples of loss prevention measures.
fire
water
shock
dust
