WorksheetsStudy-Guide: Credit
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Select the correct term that matches the definition: an arrangement that allows you to make purchases now with the understanding that you will repay the amount later.
Credit
Loan
Asset
Collateral
Select the correct term that matches the definition: how long you have to repay the loan.
Term
Principal
Interest Rate
Service Credit
Select the correct term that matches the definition: The cost of borrowing money.
Interest
Principal
Asset
Credit-worthiness
Select the correct term that matches the definition: your ability to repay what you have borrowed.
Credit-worthiness
Interest Rate
Collateral
Installment Credit
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Not making payments on time, or the inability to fully pay the minimum payment amount can lead to this.
Bad Credit
Loan
Asset
Service Credit
Select the correct term that matches the definition: A line of credit issued as a credit card with a set spending limit.
Revolving Credit
Installment Credit
Service Credit
Loan
Select the correct term that matches the definition: A line of credit issued as a loan for a specific purchase which may be paid back in steady increments over time.
Installment Credit
Revolving Credit
Credit-worthiness
Asset
Select the correct term that matches the definition: the cost of borrowing the money - calculated as a percentage.
Interest Rate
Interest
Principal
Collateral
Select the correct term that matches the definition: property owned by a person or company that has value and can be used for debts.
Asset
Collateral
Principal
Loan
Select the correct term that matches the definition: the initial amount of money borrowed.
Principal
Interest
Term
Service Credit
Select the correct term that matches the definition: an asset that a lender accepts as security for a loan.
Collateral
Asset
Loan
Credit-worthiness
Select the correct term that matches the definition: A line of credit outlined in a contract between you and a service provider.
Service Credit
Revolving Credit
Installment Credit
Loan
Select the correct term that matches the definition: a credit where money is lent for future repayment.
Loan
Credit
Principal
Interest Rate
Select the correct term that matches the definition: happens when a borrower is unable to repay a debt - failure to make a payment.
Default
Delinquent
Collection Agency
Minimum Payment
Select the correct term that matches the definition: the period between the end of a billing cycle and the date your payment is due.
Grace Period
Annual Fee
APR
Credit Limit
Select the correct term that matches the definition: The bank gets the right to seize (take) the borrower’s assets if the borrower defaults on the terms of the loan.
Secured Loan
Unsecured Loan
Credit Card
Lender
Select the correct term that matches the definition: This is when you miss one or two payments. Might show up on credit history.
Delinquent
Default
Penalty Fee
Borrower
Select the correct term that matches the definition: individuals or groups who provide funds and expect repayment with interest.
Lender
Borrower
Credit Card
Collection Agency
Select the correct term that matches the definition: The maximum amount you can charge to a credit card. Your limit is typically based on your credit score.
Credit Limit
Minimum Payment
Annual Fee
APR
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Money you are borrowing from a credit card company (or financial institution) you pay back with interest.
Credit Card
Unsecured Loan
Lender
Collection Agency
Select the correct term that matches the definition: company that will call A LOT and send you messages to get you to pay.
Collection Agency
Credit Card
Lender
Borrower
Select the correct term that matches the definition: someone who receives funds and promises to pay it back later.
Borrower
Lender
Credit Limit
APR
Select the correct term that matches the definition: The lowest amount you can pay back each billing cycle.
Minimum Payment
Annual Fee
Grace Period
Credit Limit
Select the correct term that matches the definition: yearly cost for credit card membership.
Annual Fee
APR
Penalty Fee
Minimum Payment
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Loan is NOT linked to the item that is being purchased.
Unsecured Loan
Secured Loan
Credit Card
Borrower
Select the correct term that matches the definition: an elevated APR on a credit card balance due to contract violations like late payments or exceeding your credit limit.
Penalty Fee
APR
Grace Period
Annual Fee
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Annual Percentage Rate - yearly cost of borrowing money when you carry a balance.
APR
Credit Limit
Minimum Payment
Collection Agency
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Law that limited the fees, interest increases and notification processes of credit card companies.
Credit Card Act of 2009
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Consolidation
Select the correct term that matches the definition: You make payments which go into a savings account. The funds become available at the end of the loan.
Credit Builder Loan
Secured Card
Credit Report
Credit Bureaus
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Three major companies who track credit (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).
Credit Bureaus
Credit Score
Credit History
Credit Report
Select the correct term that matches the definition: If your account is in DEFAULT long enough, than items can be repossessed (taken back).
Repossession
Foreclosure
Credit Report
Snowball Method
Select the correct term that matches the definition: a record of how someone manages money and debt which outlines your loans and credit card accounts.
Credit History
Credit Report
Credit Score
Credit Bureaus
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Established law of your right to know what is on your credit report and to be able to correct any errors.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Credit Card Act of 2009
Consolidation
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Can range from 300-850 - the higher the score, the more likely you are to get credit.
Credit Score
Credit Report
Credit History
Credit Bureaus
Select the correct term that matches the definition: This is if your home loan payments are in default long enough, they will take back your OWNERSHIP of your home.
Foreclosure
Repossession
Consolidation
Secured Card
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Requires an initial deposit; after a history of on-time payment, the card can become unsecured.
Secured Card
Credit Builder Loan
Credit Card Act of 2009
Avalanche Method
Select the correct term that matches the definition: Credit Card companies cannot discriminate on ethnicity, age, sex, race or marital status.
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Credit Card Act of 2009
Consolidation
Select the correct term that matches the definition: A record of your credit history: how much you owe, payment history, length of time you had credit, etc.
Credit Report
Credit History
Credit Score
Credit Bureaus
Select the correct term that matches the definition: The process of combining many debts into one, new loan.
Consolidation
Snowball Method
Avalanche Method
Credit Builder Loan
Select the correct term that matches the definition: A strategy that involves paying off debts with the highest interest rate first while making minimum payments on others.
Avalanche Method
Snowball Method
Consolidation
Credit Score
Select the correct term that matches the definition: A strategy that involves paying off your smallest debts first while making minimum payments on others.
Snowball Method
Avalanche Method
Consolidation
Credit Report
Which statement correctly distinguishes Revolving Credit, Installment Credit, and Service Credit and gives an appropriate example of each?
Revolving: fixed number of payments for a car loan; Installment: balance that can be carried month to month for a credit card; Service: pay-as-you-go for a mortgage
Revolving: line of credit you can reuse up to a limit, like a credit card; Installment: fixed payments over time for a car loan; Service: billed after use for utilities like electricity
Revolving: utilities billed monthly; Installment: pay-in-full each month like a charge card; Service: long-term mortgage with fixed payments
Revolving: mortgage with fixed term; Installment: utility bill; Service: credit card you can carry a balance
How does credit most directly affect you as a consumer?
It only determines the taxes you owe each year
It influences loan approvals, interest rates, insurance premiums, and ability to rent or get a job
It affects grocery prices but not borrowing costs
It only matters when you buy a home and has no effect elsewhere
In the ShadySam loan simulation, what behavior were lenders trying to encourage?
Borrowers pay off loans early to avoid interest
Borrowers focus on the lowest total cost of borrowing
Borrowers choose loans with lower monthly payments even if total interest is higher
Borrowers avoid using any form of credit
Which statement best explains the difference between secured and unsecured loans and provides a correct example of each?
Secured loans require collateral, such as a car for an auto loan; unsecured loans rely on creditworthiness, such as a personal loan or credit card
Secured loans never charge interest; unsecured loans always have variable rates
Secured loans are short-term only; unsecured loans are always mortgages
Secured loans require a cosigner; unsecured loans always require collateral like a house
In which situation would an unsecured loan most likely make the most financial sense?
You have strong credit and need a few thousand dollars for medical bills without pledging collateral
You want to buy a car using the vehicle as collateral at a lower rate
You are purchasing a home and want a 30-year mortgage
You need the lowest possible rate and are willing to pledge your savings account as collateral
In which situation would a secured loan most likely make the most financial sense?
You have limited credit history and want a lower rate by pledging your car as collateral for an auto loan
You want to borrow with no collateral and accept a higher rate
You are covering a small, short-term expense where you cannot provide collateral
You want to avoid any risk of repossession even if it means paying more interest
Which option lists advantages of credit cards?
Convenience and fraud protection
Rewards or cash back
Guaranteed approval regardless of credit
Building credit history when used responsibly
Which option lists common disadvantages of credit cards?
High interest if you carry a balance
Fees such as annual or late fees
Risk of overspending
Guaranteed fixed APR for life
When choosing a new credit card, which terms should you consider?
APR (purchase, balance transfer, and penalty rates)
Fees (annual, foreign transaction, late)
Grace period and how interest is calculated
Brand color of the card design
Which consumer protection laws specifically affect credit card users?
CARD Act rules on interest rate changes and disclosures
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) disclosure requirements
Fair Credit Billing Act dispute rights
Sherman Antitrust Act price-fixing rules
Which factors are used to calculate a typical FICO credit score?
Payment history and amounts owed (credit utilization)
Length of credit history
New credit inquiries and types of credit used
Political affiliation
Why does your credit history/report matter to lenders and others?
It summarizes your borrowing behavior and risk, affecting approvals, rates, insurance, and rentals
It only shows your income level for tax purposes
It hides missed payments from creditors
It is used only when applying for student scholarships
Which actions can help build or improve your credit score?
Make on-time payments consistently
Keep credit utilization low (for example, below 30%)
Open many new accounts at once to raise your available credit
Maintain older accounts to lengthen credit history
Which debt management strategy is generally considered most effective for minimizing total interest paid while staying current on all debts?
Debt snowball: pay smallest balances first regardless of rate
Debt avalanche: pay extra toward highest-interest debt while making minimums on others
Skip payments to save cash until you can pay in full
Close all credit accounts immediately
When might declaring bankruptcy make financial sense?
When debts are unmanageable, you cannot meet obligations, and alternatives like negotiation or repayment plans have failed
Whenever you want to remove accurate negative items from a credit report
To eliminate student loans in all cases automatically
To raise your credit score quickly
Which statement correctly contrasts Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 involves liquidation of nonexempt assets and faster discharge; Chapter 13 sets up a 3–5 year repayment plan while keeping assets
Chapter 7 is a repayment plan; Chapter 13 liquidates assets quickly
Both chapters require selling all assets with no repayment allowed
Neither chapter affects credit reports or future borrowing
