WorksheetsPersonal Finance Comprehensive Exam (Grade 11)
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Choose the correct term for this definition: The total amount you earn before any deductions are subtracted.
Gross Pay
Net Pay
Dividend
Portfolio
Choose the correct term for this definition: A number ranging from 300–850 that represents your creditworthiness.
Credit Score
Collateral
FICA
Financial Institution
Choose the correct term for this definition: The agency that collects income taxes and enforces tax laws.
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Administration
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange Commission
Choose the correct term for this definition: Interest earned on the principal and any interest already earned.
Compound Interest
Simple Interest
APR
Grace Period
Choose the correct term for this definition: When all deductions are taken out of gross pay; take-home pay.
Net Pay
Gross Pay
FICA
Portfolio
Choose the correct term for this definition: Something pledged as security for a loan, like a house or car.
Collateral
Dividend
Portfolio
Credit Score
Choose the correct term for this definition: An organization like a bank that provides financial services.
Financial Institution
Internal Revenue Service
Credit Bureau
Investment Fund
Choose the correct term for this definition: The distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders.
Dividends
Interest
Capital Gains
FICA
Choose the correct term for this definition: A list of all your investments and assets.
Portfolio
Budget
Ledger
Credit Report
Choose the correct term for this definition: Social Security and Medicare taxes combined.
FICA
APR
W-2
Income Tax
Banks profit from the difference in interest rates and fees.
True
False
Health insurance and union fees are examples of optional deductions.
True
False
Writing checks without money in an account leads to penalties or bouncing.
True
False
A financial planner recommends saving at least 10%.
True
False
Full Social Security benefits are reached at age 62.
True
False
To use credit, you must first qualify by assuring repayment ability.
True
False
You must report all gross income on your tax return.
True
False
The W-2 form is the most common form for reporting income.
True
False
Poor credit use can have damaging effects on personal finances and life.
True
False
A grace period is a set amount of time payment can be delayed without penalty, not the interest rate.
True
False
Select all that are common types of insurance.
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Eye Insurance
Travel Insurance
Select all that are types of credit.
Revolving credit
Charge cards
Open credit
Installment credit
Mortgage insurance
Select all that are sources of unearned income.
Dividends
Interest
Rent from investments
Wages
Select all effective tips for repairing a credit score.
Pay bills on time
Pay off debt and keep balances low
Avoid opening too many new accounts
Check your credit report for accuracy
Ignore missed payments
Which statement best distinguishes gross pay from net pay for budgeting purposes?
Gross pay is earnings before taxes, while net pay is the take-home amount after deductions
Gross pay equals take-home pay and includes deductions
Net pay is before taxes, while gross pay is after deductions
Gross pay and net pay are identical amounts
Which statement best describes the Risk-Return Trade-Off in investing?
Greater risk taken by an investor or lender can lead to a higher potential reward or return
Lower risk always guarantees higher returns
Risk and return are unrelated in investing
Taking on risk always results in a loss
