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Advanced Personal Finance Exam Study Guide

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Bonds represent debt, or a loan; stocks represent equity, or ownership.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Generally, people insure the contents of their house for at least half the value of the building.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Overtime pay is not considered when you calculate your gross pay.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The more personal resources you possess, the greater your purchasing power.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Secured loans typically have higher interest rates than unsecured loans.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. A canceled check is one that has been processed by the bank.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. One of the first things a real estate agent will ask a prospective homebuyer to do is to go to a mortgage lender and prequalify for a real estate loan.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. You will probably get more money for your used car if you sell it yourself rather than trading it in at a dealership.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Term life insurance policies have no savings component.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Today, Americans use credit mainly for emergency spending needs.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Comparison shopping will allow you to determine whether you are getting the best quality for the price.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. There is no jury in divorce cases.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. A specific consumer group to which advertisements are designed to appeal is called a target market.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
When a check is returned to the payee’s bank due to insufficient funds, the check is said to have
a)
been postdated.
b)
been cancelled.
c)
floated.
d)
bounced.
15.
In a typical roommate arrangement, all of the following expenses would be shared equally by all of the roommates except
a)
cable TV.
b)
laundry services.
c)
utilities.
d)
rent.
16.
Darren writes a check to the phone company for $45.60. He should record this amount in his checkbook register in the
a)
fee column.
b)
balance column.
c)
deposit/credit column.
d)
payment/debit column.
17.
Which part of a check provides a place for you to write the purpose of the check?
a)
the memo line
b)
the signature line
c)
the routing number
d)
the payee line
18.
Effectively preparing for a job interview would include
a)
reviewing your resume.
b)
learning about your prospective employer.
c)
preparing a list of likely questions.
d)
all of the above.
19.
Subsidized student loans
a)
are guaranteed by the federal government.
b)
never need to be paid back.
c)
are not available for consolidation.
d)
do not accrue interest.
20.
Mortgage lenders usually offer lower interest rates in exchange for higher discount points. Whether or not this is a good deal depends mostly on
a)
the sale of the house.
b)
the amount of equity you have in the house.
c)
how long you plan to keep the house.
d)
the amount of your down payment.
21.
All of the following are danger signs that you are overextending your credit except
a)
your credit cards are near the limit.
b)
your credit score is rising.
c)
you skip some payments in order to make other payments.
d)
you often pay one credit card by using another credit card.
22.
In a balanced budget,
a)
gross income= disposable income
b)
expenses= savings
c)
expenses-savings= gross income
d)
expenses + savings= earnings + borrowing
23.
Many utility companies charge new customers a(n)
a)
one time nonrefundable fee
b)
installation surcharge
c)
refundable security deposit
d)
none of the above
24.
Dustin is flying from San Francisco to Sydney, Australia. His flight is scheduled to depart at 6:00 p.m. Dustin should arrive at the airport no later than
a)
12 noon
b)
3:00 PM
c)
4:00 PM
d)
5:30 PM
25.
The maximum duration of benefits under most disability policies is until
a)
you die.
b)
age 40.
c)
age 50.
d)
age 65.
26.
All activities related to the production and distribution of goods and services in a geographic area are referred to as
a)
the economy.
b)
technological advances.
c)
the business cycle.
d)
the law of supply and demand.
27.
This type of risk includes the cost of another person’s losses for injuries at your property.
a)
perils.
b)
hazard.
c)
collision.
d)
liability.
28.
Understanding the types of risk you will face and their potential consequences is called
a)
risk analysis.
b)
risk management.
c)
risk administration.
d)
risk assessment.
29.
The savings accumulated in a permanent life insurance policy that you would receive if you canceled your policy is called
a)
face value.
b)
par value.
c)
premium value.
d)
cash value.
30.
Legally established ownership of property is a
a)
lien.
b)
title.
c)
deed.
d)
tenancy agreement.
31.
Money paid for the use of someone else’s money is called
a)
principal.
b)
interest.
c)
collateral.
d)
dividends.
32.
Attaining a higher skill level to increase your usefulness to your employer is called
a)
retraining.
b)
upgrading.
c)
promotion.
d)
lifelong learning.
33.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a creditors’ responsibility to a consumer?
a)
contacting the consumer each month to verify that the bill is correct.
b)
honestly representing goods and services, including potential disadvantages.
c)
setting reasonable guidelines for credit use.
d)
making credit records available to consumers.
34.
A work schedule that fits the normal 40-hour workweek into less than five days is called
a)
job sharing.
b)
job rotation.
c)
a compressed workweek.
d)
flextime.
35.
Credit reports are issued by
a)
banks and savings and loans.
b)
credit bureaus.
c)
your employer.
d)
credit unions.
36.
Which government agency provides long-term disability coverage to some workers?
a)
Social Security Administration
b)
Department of Health and Human Services
c)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
d)
Department of Homeland Security
37.
For purposes of computing property taxes owed against your home, the city or county in which you live sets a(n) _________________ value on the property.
a)
estimated
b)
market
c)
appraised
d)
assessed
38.
A request that a bank not honor a specific check is called a(n)
a)
overdraft order.
b)
stop-payment order.
c)
cancellation request.
d)
void request.
39.
Rate × Hours Worked =
a)
net pay
b)
overtime pay
c)
gross pay
d)
incentive pay
40.
Interest paid on the original principal plus accumulated interest is called
a)
yield.
b)
adjustable interest.
c)
value-added interest.
d)
compound interest.
41.
Which type of college does not provide any on-campus housing options?
a)
residential campus.
b)
commuter campus.
c)
community college.
d)
state college.
42.
A consumer request that requires the credit bureaus to deny all access to a consumer’s credit information or files is called a
a)
garnishment.
b)
credit guard.
c)
credit freeze.
d)
line of credit.
43.
Which of the following is organized primarily to lend money for home mortgages?
a)
savings and loan association
b)
brokerage firm
c)
full-service bank
d)
credit union
44.
Automobile insurance premiums are based on a number of different factors. Which of the following would NOT be one of those factors?
a)
age of the driver
b)
occupation of the driver
c)
model of the car
d)
location of the driver
45.
The unpaid portion of a loan is called
a)
rate.
b)
collateral.
c)
principal.
d)
equity.
46.
A Flex 125 Plan allows employees to
a)
obtain health insurance even if they have a pre-existing condition.
b)
set aside money—pretax—to help pay certain medical expenses.
c)
avoid filling out extensive paperwork and filing complicated claim forms when they visit the doctor.
d)
receive health benefits at up to 80 percent off the regular rate.
47.
People who provide information about a job applicant’s skills, character, and achievements are known as
a)
career coaches.
b)
references.
c)
resources.
d)
all of the above.
48.
Bonita, Jenny, and Maya are roommates. They equally share the following expenses each month: Rent: $800; Utilities: $150; Groceries: $400; Household Supplies: $100; Miscellaneous expenses: $50. What is each roommate’s monthly share of the expenses?
a)
$450
b)
$500
c)
$475
d)
$525
49.
The downtown condo that Charles rents does not offer free parking. The monthly rate at a nearby parking garage is $120, but the garage offers a 5 percent discount for condo residents. If Charles decides to use this garage, how much will he pay for parking over the course of one year?
a)
$1,320
b)
$1,368
c)
$1,260
d)
$1,440
50.
Last week Andy worked 44 hours at his job. His regular hourly rate is $12 and his employer pays the typical rate for overtime. He had the following deductions: Federal income tax: $40.00 State income tax: $25.00 Social Security tax: $34.22 Medicare tax: $8.00 Health insurance: $15.00 Calculate Andy’s net pay for the week.
a)
$414.78
b)
$429.78
c)
$421.56
d)
$436.20
51.
The regular monthly rent at the Empty Arms Apartments is $800 per month. If Andrew signs a one-year lease, the rent is reduced to $700 and the security deposit is also reduced from $500 to $300. The lease also states that if Andrew terminates the agreement prior to one year, he must repay the entire rent reduction and the balance of the security deposit. Suppose Andrew must move out at the beginning of the eighth month. What is the total amount he would owe the landlord, under the terms of the lease?
a)
$700
b)
$1,000
c)
$900
d)
$800
52.
Use the following figures to find Barney’s expenses for June: Part-time job salary (after taxes): $300 Allowance for household chores: $25 Birthday check from parents: $25 Savings: $100 Cost of new shirt and pants: $80 Cost of two movies: $20 Cost of daily lunches: $100
a)
$150
b)
$250
c)
$200
d)
$300
53.
Suppose you deposit $50 into a savings account that pays 6% interest. Interest is compounded annually. After three years, how much will you have in the account (assume that you make no further deposits or withdrawals).
a)
$56.18
b)
$59.55
c)
$58.90
d)
$62.00
54.
The Girard family decides to save 10 percent of their income each month. If their monthly income is $4,000, how much will they save over the course of one year?
a)
$4,200
b)
$4,400
c)
$4,800
d)
$5,200
55.
Sebastian’s insurance agent tells him that he is going to receive a 15 percent premium discount on his auto insurance because of his good grades and successful completion of a driver’s education class. Without the discount, the premiums would have been $700/year. What will be the annual cost of premiums with the discount?
a)
$560
b)
$610
c)
$595
d)
$640
56.
If you buy a home for $175,000, how much down payment will you need to make if the lender requires a down payment of 15 percent?
a)
$27,350
b)
$22,650
c)
$25,270
d)
$26,250
57.
Jack and Diane are setting up a credit payment plan. They have disposable income of $250/month with which to pay credit card bills. The minimum monthly payments for their bills are as follows: Credit card 1: $50 Credit card 2: $60 Credit card 3: $20 Credit card 4: $15 Suppose credit card 1 is the highest priority. What should their monthly payment be on this card?
a)
$50
b)
$95
c)
$155
d)
$80
58.
How much coverage is required on a $400,000 house if the insurance has an 80 percent coinsurance clause?
a)
$200,000
b)
$320,000
c)
$360,000
d)
$400,000
59.
Colleen purchases a home for $225,000. If she makes a down payment of 20 percent, what will the amount of Colleen’s mortgage be?
a)
$175,000
b)
$180,000
c)
$185,000
d)
$200,000
60.
Tyler hires a credit guard service to monitor his credit files. He pays a $100 fee to subscribe to the service, plus a $25 monthly fee. He can request one free copy of his credit report each year; additional copies are $10 each. In the first year, Tyler requested three copies of his credit report. What was the total amount of fees Tyler paid the credit guard service during the first year?
a)
$380
b)
$400
c)
$420
d)
$450