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Career Preparedness (1) - Financial Literacy Exam Review - JMS

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following purchasing cards removes funds from one's checking account almost instantly after one makes a purchase?

a)

Credit card

b)

Debit card

c)

Payroll card

d)

Withdrawal card

2.

When choosing between using a bank or a credit union, which of the following is an advantage that credit unions generally have in comparison to banks?

a)

Advanced online banking technology

b)

Greater variety in services offered

c)

Owned by members, who may vote and elect board of directors

d)

More branches/locations

3.

Which of the following is the form an employer provides to an employee to inform them of how much money was deducted from paychecks in a given year?

a)

W-4

b)

I-9

c)

W-2

d)

W-9

4.

If you give a clerk 50topayforanitemthatis50 to pay for an item that is 48.56 how much change should you receive?

a)

$1.44

b)

$0.44

c)

$3.44

d)

$2.44

5.

Which of the following are funds collected to pay property taxes and homeowners insurance?

a)

Savings Account Funds

b)

Checking Account Funds

c)

Escrow Funds

d)

Principal Funds

6.

A tax levied by a state on the income of its residents, as well as on any nonresidents who earn state-sourced income.

a)

Gross pay

b)

Federal income tax

c)

State income tax

d)

Net Pay

7.

Which of the following is generally considered a moderate to high-risk investment? While it offers the potential for high returns, factors such as market dynamics, economic conditions, and changes in supply and demand can affect rental income and property values.

a)

Stocks

b)

Bonds

c)

Commodities

d)

Real estate

8.

The purpose of an umbrella insurance policy is best summarized as what?

a)

Cover costs associated with heavy rain

b)

Groups all insurance policies into one discounted price

c)

Protect the holder against liability costs beyond what is covered by other insurance

d)

Uses one insurance policy to cover each member of the family

9.

Banks offer the service of a safety deposit box, which can be used for what?

a)

Guarantee high interest on money deposits

b)

Reduce the amount owed on late fees

c)

Prevent the bank's money from being burned in a fire

d)

Protect personal documents from potential loss

10.

A certificate of deposit (CD) differs from a traditional savings account in what way?

a)

CDs are a riskier investment

b)

CDs include the purchase of stocks

c)

CDs have a low interest rate

d)

CDs must remain untouched for a fixed period of time

11.

When the federal government raises interest rates, which of the following is generally impacted:

a)

real estate sales

b)

movie ticket prices

c)

credit limits

d)

speeding tickets

12.

Which of the following will be paid for as part of the escrow funds included in a mortgage loan?

a)

Car insurance

b)

Car insurance

c)

Property tax

d)

Home warranty

13.

A tax on income imposed by the U.S. federal government. Employers must collect this through a withholding process where they deduct the tax from the employee's wages. Employers must follow the IRS-determined tax schedule to submit timely taxes.

a)

Gross pay

b)

Federal income tax

c)

State income tax

d)

Net Pay

14.

What is an advantage of E-Commerce?

a)

Ease of comparison shopping online

b)

brick and mortar business are closing

c)

complicated process of product return and refund

d)

unable to try on items before purchasing

15.

When one is inspecting a banking or credit statement and discovers several charges they did not make, the individual is most likely a victim of what?

a)

High service fees

b)

Identity theft

c)

Preemptive payments

d)

Unethical sales practices

16.

When the federal government raises interest rates, which of the following is generally impacted positively for a consumer?

a)

Credit card payment

b)

Real estate investment

c)

Savings account

d)

Stock investment

17.

When making a purchase, it is wise to comparison shop. Which of the following is not a factor to consider when comparison shopping?

a)

Unit cost

b)

Quality of product

c)

Social Media post

d)

Sales and Discounts

18.

When one party to a contract does not do what the contract requires, the individual has committed a ________ of the contract?

a)

Breach

b)

Consideration

c)

Ratification

d)

Treaty

19.

When one receives a product or service now, but pays for it later, it is known as what?

a)

Credit

b)

Debit

c)

Deduction

d)

Interest

20.

Which of the following is a monthly bill showing all purchases, interest charges, payment due date and minimum payment due?

a)

Credit Limit

b)

Credit Statement

c)

Cash available for purchases

d)

Monthly budget

21.

Sales tax amounts are generally established by which of the following?

a)

State and local rates

b)

Federal and state rates

c)

Federal and local rates

d)

Business and federal rates

22.

When eating at a restaurant, one must consider which of the following additional costs to the price of their meal and sales tax?

a)

Interest fee

b)

Reservation cost

c)

Service fee

d)

Tip

23.

If your total bill at a restaurant is $40 and you want to leave the customary 18% tip. How much will your tip amount be that you will add to the bill?

a)

$4

b)

$8

c)

$6

d)

$7.20

e)

$7

24.

What type of loan would you need if you want to buy a high-value property? This type is more than the conforming loan types and they are more difficult to qualify for.

a)

Conventional Mortgage

b)

Fixed Rate Mortgage

c)

Jumbo Loan

d)

Government Loan

e)

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

25.

When receiving a mortgage loan, if an individual cannot make a large down payment, they will most likely have to pay for what?

a)

Application fee

b)

Private mortgage insurance

c)

Risk assessment

d)

Tenant tax

26.

Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: Investor loans money to a city, county government, or company Money is repaid after a certain date, plus interest is paid Generally considered a safe investment, although not insured by the FDIC

a)

Bonds

b)

Exchange-traded funds (ETF)

c)

Savings accounts

d)

Mutual funds

27.

Using the simple interest formula I = prt, calculate the interest earned on $200 after one year at a 5% return rate.

a)

$10.00

b)

$0.10

c)

$110.00

d)

$120.00

28.

When planning one's personal budget, it is important to include the following category for unexpected expenses.

a)

Entertainment

b)

Groceries

c)

Housing

d)

Emergency Fund

29.

Which of the following is the form employers use to determine how much tax to deduct from a paycheck?

a)

W-2

b)

W-4

c)

I-9

d)

W-9

30.

Federal income tax brackets can be impacted by which of the following?

a)

Voter registration of taxpayer

b)

Criminal history of taxpayer

c)

Marital status of taxpayer

d)

Region in which taxpayer resides

31.

Which of the following charges monthly interest rates and fees on purchases:

a)

debit card

b)

greeting card

c)

credit card

d)

gift card

32.

Which of the following is an advantage of maintaining a good credit score?

a)

Credit card companies offer more points in their rewards system

b)

Greater chance of receiving a loan with a low interest rate

c)

Receive higher interest rates on money in a savings account

d)

Stocks can be purchased at a lower price

33.

Which of the following is the amount you borrow from a lender to purchase a home?

a)

Car insurance

b)

Principal on home loan

c)

Property tax

d)

Home warranty

34.

The Rule of 72 is used to calculate what?

a)

The amount of time it will take for an investment to double in value

b)

The amount of money one should save by retirement

c)

The amount of taxes owed for every $72 invested

d)

The amount of credit one needs for a good credit report

35.

Which of the following is the correct sequence in the formation of a contract?

a)

Offer, acceptance, agreement, consideration

b)

Agreement, consideration, offer, acceptance

c)

Offer, agreement, acceptance, consideration

d)

Offer, acceptance, consideration, agreement

36.

Which of the following practices could negatively affect one's credit score?

a)

Reaching the spending limit on one's credit amount

b)

Paying bills on time

c)

Monitoring one's credit report

d)

Protecting against fraud and identity theft

37.

Which of the following financial institutions receives criticism for targeting people in poverty and other vulnerable populations through charging extremely high interest rates?

a)

Pawn shops

b)

Check cashing services

c)

Credit unions

d)

Payday lenders

38.

Which of the following positions can confirm signatures to a contract?

a)

Executive

b)

Legal signer

c)

Notary public

d)

Trustee

39.

Identify which of the following is a surcharge added by merchants when customers pay by credit card instead of cash.

a)

Insurance

b)

Purchasing Fee

c)

Interest Rate

d)

Sales tax

40.

What is the term used to describe interest earned on interest gained?

a)

Compound interest

b)

Simple interest

c)

Principal

d)

Capital

41.

When planning one's personal budget, a variable expense is what?

a)

An expense that one does not have to make

b)

An expense in which there are many options to choose from

c)

An expense that may change in amount from month to month

d)

An expense that does not have to be paid immediately

42.

Which of the followings would be an investment in raw materials or primary agricultural products? (example would be investing in precious metals (gold and silver) or energy resources (oil and natural gas).

a)

Stocks

b)

Loan sharking

c)

Commodities

d)

mutual fund

e)

corporate bonds

43.

The total money one gets to "take home" from a paycheck after taxes and deductions are taken out is known as what?

a)

Gross pay

b)

Federal income tax

c)

State income tax

d)

Net Pay

44.

Which of the following practices does not lead to a higher car insurance rate?

a)

Crash one's car

b)

Participate in a defensive driving course

c)

Purchase a newer model car

d)

Receive a speeding ticket

45.

When one is seeking to purchase a product at a store, what additional cost must be paid in addition to the listed price of the product?

a)

Insurance

b)

Interest

c)

Purchasing fee

d)

Sales tax

46.

Which of the following is an agreement with the bank or financial institution to cover overdrafts on a checking account? This service typically involves a fee and is generally limited to a preset maximum amount.

a)

Credit Card

b)

Payday Loan

c)

Overdraft Protection

d)

Spending Limit

47.

Which of the following is NOT a Government-issued identification:

a)

Passport

b)

Drivers License

c)

Debit Card

d)

Social Security Card

e)

Birth Certificate

48.

If your total bill at a restaurant is $20 (including tax) and you want to leave a 15% tip. How much will your final bill total after adding the tip?

a)

$3

b)

$20

c)

$23

d)

$4

e)

$24

49.

Which of the following is the typical amount of time in which a borrower must pay off a mortgage loan?

a)

Five years

b)

Eight years

c)

Thirty years

d)

Fifty years

50.

Which of the following offer a short-term, high interest loans that are generally due on the consumer’s next payday after the loan is taken out?

a)

Credit union

b)

Mortgage company

c)

Check cashing service

d)

Payday lender

51.

Which of the following is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange through a computer network?

a)

credit card

b)

debit card

c)

cash

d)

coins

e)

cryptocurrency

52.

Which of the following best describes the concept of APR?

a)

Summary of all credit card transactions in one month

b)

The maximum amount one can charge on their credit card

c)

The maximum amount one can charge on their credit card

d)

The credit card interest rate, calculated on a yearly basis

53.

If you purchase a shirt at a store with a price tag of $36 and the local tax percentage is 9%, what will your final bill/total be for the shirt?

a)

$40

b)

$36

c)

$3.24

d)

$39.24

54.

Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: PROS: high interest rate during inflationary periods, low-risk, and help protect against inflation. CONS: Rates are variable, have a lockup period and early withdrawal penalty, and there's a limit to how much you can invest.

a)

Stocks

b)

Bonds

c)

Commodities

d)

Real estate

55.

When one invests in a commodity, they are investing in a what?

a)

Bank

b)

E-commerce

c)

Natural resource

d)

Technology

56.

Which of the following is generally known as "good debt"?

a)

Payday Loans

b)

Layaway Plans

c)

Credit Cards

d)

Mortgages

57.

Which of the following is the Employment Eligibility Verification - a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services form?

a)

W-2

b)

W-4

c)

I-9

d)

W-9

58.

Which of the following is the term for a person who purchases insurance and is primarily covered by the insurance plan?

a)

Beneficiary

b)

Dependent

c)

Insurer

d)

Policyholder

59.

Which of the following terms is the one specified to receive an insurance or financial payment upon pay out?

a)

Beneficiary

b)

Dependent

c)

Insurer

d)

Policyholder

60.

Which of the following expenses from a monthly budget is NOT considered a discretionary expense?

a)

Travel

b)

Eating Out

c)

Subscriptions to Streaming Services

d)

Student loan repayment

61.

Which of the following financial institutions may an individual visit to get money from a check if they do not have a traditional bank account?

a)

Credit union

b)

Mortgage company

c)

Check cashing service

d)

Payday lender

62.

The phrase "balancing a checkbook" refers to which practice?

a)

Deciding if one has enough money to make a large purchase

b)

Operating a checking account that multiple people use

c)

Comparing bank statements to withdrawal records (checks, ATM, ETF) to track spending

d)

Opening a checking account for the first time

63.

All of the following are advantages of bundling insurance EXCEPT what?

a)

Convenience

b)

Increases insurance options

c)

Less complicated

d)

Potential saving of money

64.

What is the name for a specified amount of money that the insured must pay before an insurance company will pay a claim?

a)

Umbrella Policy

b)

Deductible

c)

Principal

d)

Net pay

65.

Which of the following is the term for a person who relies on someone else financially?

a)

Beneficiary

b)

Dependent

c)

Insurer

d)

Policyholder

66.

Using the simple interest formula I = prt, calculate the interest earned on $1200 after two years at a 7% return rate.

a)

$16.80

b)

$168.00

c)

$1368.00

d)

$84.00

67.

All the following are examples of installment loans EXCEPT:

a)

Credit card

b)

Car loan

c)

Mortgage

d)

Student loan

68.

Which of the following types of insurance assists in covering medical expenses associated with short-term illness and accidents?

a)

Disability insurance

b)

Health insurance

c)

Life insurance

d)

Retirement insurance

69.

Rent-to-own agreements can negatively impact consumers because:

a)

Consumers do not have to pay cash for the item

b)

Consumers will pay a high interest rate on the item

c)

Consumers can immediately have access to the item

d)

Consumers are limited from purchasing similar items

70.

Which of the following allows a customer to pay a deposit on an item, and then not receive the item until the balance is paid in full?

a)

Credit card

b)

Increment investing

c)

Layaway plan

d)

Portion payment

71.

Which of the following is a financial institution that handles money, including keeping it safe for saving or commercial purposes?

a)

Payday lender

b)

Bank

c)

Check cashing service

d)

Pawn shop

72.

Which of the following types of insurance provides income to people who depend on a wage earner after the wage earner dies?

a)

Automobile insurance

b)

Disability insurance

c)

Health insurance

d)

Life insurance

73.

If one spends more money than they have in their bank account, they are charged a what?

a)

Debt fee

b)

Maintenance fee

c)

Overdraft fee

d)

Reserve fee

74.

Which of the following types of insurance helps pay for stays in a nursing home?

a)

Disability insurance

b)

Life insurance

c)

Long-term care insurance

d)

Retirement insurance

75.

What type of loan would you need if you want to buy a high-value property? This type is more than the conforming loan types and they are more difficult to qualify for.

a)

Conventional Mortgage

b)

Fixed Rate Mortgage

c)

Jumbo Loan

d)

Government Loan

e)

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

76.

An individual's total earnings throughout a given period before any deductions are made.

a)

Gross pay

b)

Federal income tax

c)

State income tax

d)

Net Pay

77.

If the value of one's house increases, all the following will most likely rise EXCEPT:

a)

House insurance

b)

Escrow payment

c)

Mortgage principal

d)

Property tax

78.

Which of the following statements best describes gross pay?

a)

Amount of money one receives from insurance after an illness or accident

b)

Amount of money one receives from their job before taxes or other deductions are taken out

c)

Amount of money one receives from their job after taxes or other deductions are taken out

d)

Amount of money one earns from their job by overtime, bonuses, and reimbursements

79.

Which of the following types of mortgage loan helps individuals who may have a low credit score, little cash available for a down payment, and could be a first-time home buyer?

a)

Adjustable-rate loan

b)

Fixed-rate loan

c)

Government-insured loan

d)

Jumbo loan

80.

Which of the following types of mortgage loan helps individuals who may have a low credit score, little cash available for a down payment, and could be a first-time home buyer?

a)

Adjustable-rate loan

b)

Fixed-rate loan

c)

Government-insured loan

d)

Jumbo loan

81.

Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: - Risky - Ownership in a corporation - Pays dividends - Potential for reward is high

a)

Stocks

b)

Bonds

c)

Commodities

d)

Real estate

82.

Which of the following best describes the concept of credit limit?

a)

The maximum amount one can charge on their credit card

b)

Summary of all credit card transactions in one month

c)

The fee charged if a credit card payment is late

d)

The credit card interest rate, calculated on a yearly basis

83.

When seeking to open a bank account, which of the following is needed?

a)

Blank checks

b)

Government-issued identification

c)

Recommendation Letter

d)

School transcript

84.

Which of the following investments is characterized by the following traits: - Insured by the FDIC or NCUA - Lowest interest rate of all investments - Number of withdrawals per month may be limited

a)

Money Market

b)

Traditional savings account

c)

Exchange-traded fund (ETF)

d)

Certificate of deposit (CD)