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Study-Guide: Credit

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

Credit

b)

Loan

c)

Asset

d)

Collateral

2.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: how long you have to repay the loan.

a)

Term

b)

Principal

c)

Interest Rate

d)

Service Credit

3.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: The cost of borrowing money.

a)

Interest

b)

Principal

c)

Asset

d)

Credit-worthiness

4.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: your ability to repay what you have borrowed.

a)

Credit-worthiness

b)

Interest Rate

c)

Collateral

d)

Installment Credit

5.

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.

a)

Bad Credit

b)

Loan

c)

Asset

d)

Service Credit

6.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: A line of credit issued as a credit card with a set spending limit.

a)

Revolving Credit

b)

Installment Credit

c)

Service Credit

d)

Loan

7.

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.

a)

Installment Credit

b)

Revolving Credit

c)

Credit-worthiness

d)

Asset

8.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: the cost of borrowing the money - calculated as a percentage.

a)

Interest Rate

b)

Interest

c)

Principal

d)

Collateral

9.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: property owned by a person or company that has value and can be used for debts.

a)

Asset

b)

Collateral

c)

Principal

d)

Loan

10.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: the initial amount of money borrowed.

a)

Principal

b)

Interest

c)

Term

d)

Service Credit

11.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: an asset that a lender accepts as security for a loan.

a)

Collateral

b)

Asset

c)

Loan

d)

Credit-worthiness

12.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: A line of credit outlined in a contract between you and a service provider.

a)

Service Credit

b)

Revolving Credit

c)

Installment Credit

d)

Loan

13.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: a credit where money is lent for future repayment.

a)

Loan

b)

Credit

c)

Principal

d)

Interest Rate

14.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: happens when a borrower is unable to repay a debt - failure to make a payment.

a)

Default

b)

Delinquent

c)

Collection Agency

d)

Minimum Payment

15.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: the period between the end of a billing cycle and the date your payment is due.

a)

Grace Period

b)

Annual Fee

c)

APR

d)

Credit Limit

16.

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.

a)

Secured Loan

b)

Unsecured Loan

c)

Credit Card

d)

Lender

17.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: This is when you miss one or two payments. Might show up on credit history.

a)

Delinquent

b)

Default

c)

Penalty Fee

d)

Borrower

18.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: individuals or groups who provide funds and expect repayment with interest.

a)

Lender

b)

Borrower

c)

Credit Card

d)

Collection Agency

19.

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.

a)

Credit Limit

b)

Minimum Payment

c)

Annual Fee

d)

APR

20.

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.

a)

Credit Card

b)

Unsecured Loan

c)

Lender

d)

Collection Agency

21.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: company that will call A LOT and send you messages to get you to pay.

a)

Collection Agency

b)

Credit Card

c)

Lender

d)

Borrower

22.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: someone who receives funds and promises to pay it back later.

a)

Borrower

b)

Lender

c)

Credit Limit

d)

APR

23.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: The lowest amount you can pay back each billing cycle.

a)

Minimum Payment

b)

Annual Fee

c)

Grace Period

d)

Credit Limit

24.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: yearly cost for credit card membership.

a)

Annual Fee

b)

APR

c)

Penalty Fee

d)

Minimum Payment

25.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: Loan is NOT linked to the item that is being purchased.

a)

Unsecured Loan

b)

Secured Loan

c)

Credit Card

d)

Borrower

26.

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.

a)

Penalty Fee

b)

APR

c)

Grace Period

d)

Annual Fee

27.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: Annual Percentage Rate - yearly cost of borrowing money when you carry a balance.

a)

APR

b)

Credit Limit

c)

Minimum Payment

d)

Collection Agency

28.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: Law that limited the fees, interest increases and notification processes of credit card companies.

a)

Credit Card Act of 2009

b)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

c)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

d)

Consolidation

29.

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.

a)

Credit Builder Loan

b)

Secured Card

c)

Credit Report

d)

Credit Bureaus

30.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: Three major companies who track credit (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).

a)

Credit Bureaus

b)

Credit Score

c)

Credit History

d)

Credit Report

31.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: If your account is in DEFAULT long enough, than items can be repossessed (taken back).

a)

Repossession

b)

Foreclosure

c)

Credit Report

d)

Snowball Method

32.

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.

a)

Credit History

b)

Credit Report

c)

Credit Score

d)

Credit Bureaus

33.

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.

a)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

b)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

c)

Credit Card Act of 2009

d)

Consolidation

34.

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.

a)

Credit Score

b)

Credit Report

c)

Credit History

d)

Credit Bureaus

35.

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.

a)

Foreclosure

b)

Repossession

c)

Consolidation

d)

Secured Card

36.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: Requires an initial deposit; after a history of on-time payment, the card can become unsecured.

a)

Secured Card

b)

Credit Builder Loan

c)

Credit Card Act of 2009

d)

Avalanche Method

37.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: Credit Card companies cannot discriminate on ethnicity, age, sex, race or marital status.

a)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

b)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

c)

Credit Card Act of 2009

d)

Consolidation

38.

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.

a)

Credit Report

b)

Credit History

c)

Credit Score

d)

Credit Bureaus

39.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: The process of combining many debts into one, new loan.

a)

Consolidation

b)

Snowball Method

c)

Avalanche Method

d)

Credit Builder Loan

40.

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.

a)

Avalanche Method

b)

Snowball Method

c)

Consolidation

d)

Credit Score

41.

Select the correct term that matches the definition: A strategy that involves paying off your smallest debts first while making minimum payments on others.

a)

Snowball Method

b)

Avalanche Method

c)

Consolidation

d)

Credit Report

42.

Which statement correctly distinguishes Revolving Credit, Installment Credit, and Service Credit and gives an appropriate example of each?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Revolving: utilities billed monthly; Installment: pay-in-full each month like a charge card; Service: long-term mortgage with fixed payments

d)

Revolving: mortgage with fixed term; Installment: utility bill; Service: credit card you can carry a balance

43.

How does credit most directly affect you as a consumer?

a)

It only determines the taxes you owe each year

b)

It influences loan approvals, interest rates, insurance premiums, and ability to rent or get a job

c)

It affects grocery prices but not borrowing costs

d)

It only matters when you buy a home and has no effect elsewhere

44.

In the ShadySam loan simulation, what behavior were lenders trying to encourage?

a)

Borrowers pay off loans early to avoid interest

b)

Borrowers focus on the lowest total cost of borrowing

c)

Borrowers choose loans with lower monthly payments even if total interest is higher

d)

Borrowers avoid using any form of credit

45.

Which statement best explains the difference between secured and unsecured loans and provides a correct example of each?

a)

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

b)

Secured loans never charge interest; unsecured loans always have variable rates

c)

Secured loans are short-term only; unsecured loans are always mortgages

d)

Secured loans require a cosigner; unsecured loans always require collateral like a house

46.

In which situation would an unsecured loan most likely make the most financial sense?

a)

You have strong credit and need a few thousand dollars for medical bills without pledging collateral

b)

You want to buy a car using the vehicle as collateral at a lower rate

c)

You are purchasing a home and want a 30-year mortgage

d)

You need the lowest possible rate and are willing to pledge your savings account as collateral

47.

In which situation would a secured loan most likely make the most financial sense?

a)

You have limited credit history and want a lower rate by pledging your car as collateral for an auto loan

b)

You want to borrow with no collateral and accept a higher rate

c)

You are covering a small, short-term expense where you cannot provide collateral

d)

You want to avoid any risk of repossession even if it means paying more interest

48.

Which option lists advantages of credit cards?

a)

Convenience and fraud protection

b)

Rewards or cash back

c)

Guaranteed approval regardless of credit

d)

Building credit history when used responsibly

49.

Which option lists common disadvantages of credit cards?

a)

High interest if you carry a balance

b)

Fees such as annual or late fees

c)

Risk of overspending

d)

Guaranteed fixed APR for life

50.

When choosing a new credit card, which terms should you consider?

a)

APR (purchase, balance transfer, and penalty rates)

b)

Fees (annual, foreign transaction, late)

c)

Grace period and how interest is calculated

d)

Brand color of the card design

51.

Which consumer protection laws specifically affect credit card users?

a)

CARD Act rules on interest rate changes and disclosures

b)

Truth in Lending Act (TILA) disclosure requirements

c)

Fair Credit Billing Act dispute rights

d)

Sherman Antitrust Act price-fixing rules

52.

Which factors are used to calculate a typical FICO credit score?

a)

Payment history and amounts owed (credit utilization)

b)

Length of credit history

c)

New credit inquiries and types of credit used

d)

Political affiliation

53.

Why does your credit history/report matter to lenders and others?

a)

It summarizes your borrowing behavior and risk, affecting approvals, rates, insurance, and rentals

b)

It only shows your income level for tax purposes

c)

It hides missed payments from creditors

d)

It is used only when applying for student scholarships

54.

Which actions can help build or improve your credit score?

a)

Make on-time payments consistently

b)

Keep credit utilization low (for example, below 30%)

c)

Open many new accounts at once to raise your available credit

d)

Maintain older accounts to lengthen credit history

55.

Which debt management strategy is generally considered most effective for minimizing total interest paid while staying current on all debts?

a)

Debt snowball: pay smallest balances first regardless of rate

b)

Debt avalanche: pay extra toward highest-interest debt while making minimums on others

c)

Skip payments to save cash until you can pay in full

d)

Close all credit accounts immediately

56.

When might declaring bankruptcy make financial sense?

a)

When debts are unmanageable, you cannot meet obligations, and alternatives like negotiation or repayment plans have failed

b)

Whenever you want to remove accurate negative items from a credit report

c)

To eliminate student loans in all cases automatically

d)

To raise your credit score quickly

57.

Which statement correctly contrasts Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

a)

Chapter 7 involves liquidation of nonexempt assets and faster discharge; Chapter 13 sets up a 3–5 year repayment plan while keeping assets

b)

Chapter 7 is a repayment plan; Chapter 13 liquidates assets quickly

c)

Both chapters require selling all assets with no repayment allowed

d)

Neither chapter affects credit reports or future borrowing