WorksheetsPersonal Finance Unit 4 Final Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
At a pawn shop, if you do not pay off the loan by the deadline, the shop will do what?
refund your deposited money
extend your time on the first offense
cancel the contract for a fee
keep your item and any money deposited
Which statement about debit cards is NOT true?
used to transfer money between accounts at an ATM
used to withdraw money from your checking or savings accounts
used to make a purchase and pay at a later date
linked to both your checking and savings accounts
Which is NOT a problematic financial business?
credit unions
rent-to-own centers
check cashing outlets
pawn shops
When writing a check, which item should NOT be included?
the name of the payee
the dollar amount written numerically and in words
an endorsement on the back
your signature on the front
The Rule of 72 is used to determine what?
how many years it will take to save $72,000
how many even numbers divide into 72 evenly
how many years it will take to double your money at a specific interest rate
the amount of money to save for an emergency
If Bank of America, an FDIC bank, goes out of business, will Mr. Palacio be entitled to the full $225,000 he has in his savings account?
yes, he is entitled
depends on his credit standing with the bank
no, he is not entitled to any money
Compared with commercial banks, credit unions generally offer what?
lower interest rates on savings accounts
lower interest rates on loans
membership fees
higher interest rates on loans
Ms. Reese participates in what when her net pay is automatically sent to her checking account?
direct deposit
endorsing
compounding
auto bill pay
A checking account is best used for what?
storing money for spending
investing money
saving money
long-term earned interest
Where do banks get most of the money that they loan to customers?
customer ATM fees
credit card fees
customer savings-type accounts
overdraft fees
If you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, will you have to sell most of your assets?
True
False
A mortgage an example of closed-end credit
True
False
Mr. Palacio has his car loan with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is referred to as what?
creditor
borrower
rent-to-own center
bureau
If you are getting many instances of credit card charges that are not yours and you are receiving debt collection calls/notices for bills that are not yours, what is the FIRST step you should do?
file a theft report with your utilities companies
close your bank accounts
file an initial fraud alert with one or more credit bureaus
call the police
A shorter term auto loan means _______ monthly payments and _______ total interest that you pay.
lower, higher
higher, less
lower, less
higher, higher
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor usually gets _______.
stop payments on educational loans
to keep most of their property
forgiveness from paying most loans
to discontinue alimony payments
An example of open-end credit is a(n) _______.
credit card
mortgage
student loan
automobile loan
If Kai filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2022, it will remain on his credit report until:
2037
2032
2029
2042
In addition to Trans Union and Equifax, which is the other credit bureau?
Experian
Vanguard
Emporium
Transamerica
This type of bank is a non-profit, member only, bank that usually gives better rates for savings.
Financial Bank
Investment Firm
Commercial Bank
Credit Union
When depositing a check into your bank account, which of the following is needed in order to deposit that check?
Endorsement
Cosigning
Check book
Credit Card
Consumer Credit is the most commonly used Credit in the United States.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of Closed-End Credit?
Credit Card
School Loans
Stocks
Crypto currency
Your house can be used as Collateral.
True
False
Which type of bank is a for-profit institution that offers many financial services?
Commercial Banks
Credit Unions
NYSE
Insurance companies
If you pay the minimum payment every month, you will end up paying less than the credit you borrowed.
True
False
How much interest is earned over 1 year on an investment of $5,500, with an interest rate of 4%? (Hint: APY)
200
500
220
205
What is considered in the “Good” range for credit scores?
350-550
700-750
200-300
500-600
A family member needs assistance in getting a loan for a car. Which of the following is an option to help this family member qualify for a loan?
Don't help
Cosigning on the loan
Gofundme
Pretend to be the family member
Calculate the debt ratio for a person that has a monthly net income of 2400 and a monthly debt payment of 374. Round percentage to 2 decimal places.
15.58%
16.33%
14.96%
20.47%
Calculate the Interest on a $9500 purchase, that you are making payments on for 3 years, with a simple interest at 5%.
$1,000
$1,425
$5,000
$4,600
What can you do to avoid debt?
Spend more money than you earn
Use all your savings to buy expensive things
Only use money that you have, instead of borrowing
Borrow money from many different people
What does it mean to have a good credit score?
You have a lot of debt
You never borrow money
You are reliable in paying back borrowed money on time
You pay a higher interest rate on loans
A legal process that relieves debtors of the responsibility of paying their debts or protects them while they try to repay
Credit Utilization Rate
Credit
High Rate Method
Bankruptcy
is a three-digit number that rates your creditworthiness. The higher the score the more likely you are to
get approved for loans and for better rates.
Federal Reserve
CCC
Credit Score
Credit Card
Imagine Samuel and Sophia are planning their finances. The purpose of an emergency fund is to when unexpected surprises pop up!
To save for vacation
To invest in the stock market
To pay for regular bills
It is a good idea to save money.
True
False
Why is saving money important?
To spend it later on.
Avoiding debt, saving up for a emergency, having and investment.
It’s not important.
To spend it on a mansion the next year.
Which of the following is a type of savings account that typically offers a higher interest rate in exchange for minimum deposit amounts and limited time periods (example: 6 months or 9 months)?
Checking account
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Money market account
Basic savings account
