WorksheetsPersonal Finance Exam
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Scarlett is applying for a job and is preparing her application materials. What is the main purpose of the cover letter she needs to include?
To list references
To introduce yourself and explain why you are a good fit
To show your GPA
To replace a resume
Aria decides to learn carpentry by taking a job at a local workshop, where she is taught the trade while earning a salary. Which is an example of an apprenticeship?
Working for free to gain experience
Taking a job and learning a trade while getting paid
Taking online classes only
Getting hired as a manager on day one
Jackson has been working at the same company for several years and feels confident that he will continue to have his job in the future. What does this situation describe?
Getting paid in cash
Being able to keep your job over time
Working fewer hours
Having a job with no rules
Priya has just started a new job and is told she will be on probation for the first three months. What does this probation period mean?
A time when you can skip work
A time when your performance is evaluated
A time when you get a raise automatically
A time when you work from home only
Elijah is hired to work for a business. Which of the following best describes Elijah?
A person who owns the company
A person hired to work for a business
A person who is retired
A person who volunteers once a year
Jackson and Liam decide to start a small business together. Before they begin, they both sign a document outlining their responsibilities and how profits will be shared. This document is best described as:
A personal goal
A legal agreement
A job application
A paycheck stub
Benjamin works at a store. He gets paid extra money based on the number of sales he makes. Which situation best describes how Benjamin earns commission?
Getting paid hourly every week
Getting paid extra money based on sales
Getting paid once per month only
Getting paid only in tips
Noah is preparing his resume for a job application. Which is most important for Noah to include on his resume?
Your favorite music
Your skills and work experience
Your social media passwords
Your personal opinions
Harper is considering ways to gain experience in her chosen career field. Which option is the best example of an internship?
A part time job that guarantees a promotion
A short term work experience to learn a career field
A job that requires no training
A full time job with benefits
Mia is applying for a job, and the employer asks her to come in for an interview. Why does the employer want to interview Mia?
To see your bank account
To decide if your personality and skills fit the job
To give you money
To avoid reading your resume
Aria wants a safe place to keep her money so she can easily pay bills and make purchases. What type of account should she open?
To earn the most interest
To pay bills and make purchases
To invest in stocks
To borrow money
Luna visits her bank and gives the teller some cash to add to her account. What is this action called?
Money taken out of an account
Money added to an account
A bank fee
A loan payment
Lily checks her bank account online and sees an “available balance.” What does this mean?
Total money you earned this year
Money you can spend right now
Money the bank owes you
Money that is locked forever
Olivia is filling out a form to set up direct deposit for her paycheck. She is asked to provide a routing number. What is a routing number used for?
Identifying your specific account
Identifying the bank
Identifying your debit card
Identifying your PIN
Olivia is opening a new bank account. She receives a unique number from the bank. What is this account number used for?
Identifying your bank
Identifying your specific bank account
Identifying your employer
Identifying your credit score
Mason just started a new job, and his employer offers to pay him through direct deposit. What does this mean?
A check you cash at school
Money deposited electronically into your account
A deposit made at an ATM only
A fee charged for banking
Scarlett receives a check from her friend and wants to deposit it without visiting the bank. What should she do?
A deposit made only in person
Depositing a check using a phone or app
Depositing money through the mail
Withdrawing money from a bank teller
James is concerned about what would happen to his money if his bank were to fail. What does FDIC protect?
Your debit card PIN
Your deposits if a bank fails
Your credit score
Your taxes
Charlotte receives her monthly bank statement in the mail. What does the bank statement show?
Your grades
Your account activity and transactions
Your job schedule
Your interest rate only
Aria checks her bank app and sees that a transaction is marked as pending. What does this mean?
It is canceled
It is still being processed
It is always a fee
It is a deposit only
Scarlett wants to buy a new phone but doesn't have enough money right now. She decides to use credit to make the purchase. What does this mean?
Free money
Borrowed money that must be repaid
A savings account
A paycheck
Hannah wants to buy a car but doesn't have enough money. She decides to borrow money from the bank and pay it back monthly. Which is an example of a loan?
Borrowing money to buy a car and paying it back monthly
Paying cash for groceries
Putting money in savings
Using a coupon
James is comparing different credit card offers. Each card lists an APR in its terms. What does APR stand for?
Annual Payment Record
Annual Percentage Rate
Automatic Purchase Return
Approved Payment Rate
Evelyn has a credit card and decides to only make the minimum payment each month. What is the biggest risk she faces by doing this?
You will pay off the balance faster
You will pay more interest over time
Your balance disappears
Your credit limit increases automatically
Emma has $100 in her bank account. One day, she spends $120 using her debit card. What is this situation called?
A deposit that earns interest
Spending more than you have in your account
A type of savings plan
A bank statement
Harper notices a small fee deducted from her bank account each month. This fee is:
A reward for saving money
A charge for using bank services
A payment from your job
A type of tax
Daniel wants to build a good credit history. Which action should he take?
Missing payments
Paying bills on time
Maxing out credit cards
Closing every account quickly
Hannah receives her first credit card and wants to know how much she can spend using it. What does the credit limit refer to?
The minimum payment required
The maximum amount you can borrow on a credit card
The amount of money in checking
The amount of interest charged
Emma just received her first credit card. She wants to make sure she avoids credit card debt. Which choice is the best way for Emma to avoid credit card debt?
Pay only the minimum payment
Pay the full balance each month
Spend until the card is maxed out
Ignore the statement
James wants to borrow money from a bank. Why does the bank check his credit score?
To see his favorite stores
To decide how risky it is to lend him money
To give him a job
To calculate his paycheck
Abigail is considering opening a savings account at her local bank. What is the main benefit she will get from having a savings account?
It allows you to borrow money easily
It helps you save money and earn interest
It automatically pays your bills
It increases your credit score instantly
Aria is trying to improve her credit score. Which action could hurt her credit score?
Depositing money regularly
Having a savings account
Paying bills on time
Paying bills late
James works at a company and every two weeks, his paycheck is automatically deposited into his bank account. What is this process called?
Transferring money to a friend
Receiving your paycheck as cash only
Having your paycheck automatically deposited into your bank account
Paying your bills with a check
Emma wants to save money for future emergencies and earn some interest. Which type of bank account should she consider opening?
A loan account
A credit card account
A savings account for saving and earning interest
A checking account for daily spending
Lucas is reviewing his pay stub and notices deductions for Social Security and Medicare. What are these deductions called?
Taxes
Reimbursements
Tips
Bonuses
Sophia wants to make sure her money is safe in the bank. Which organization insures her deposits up to a certain limit?
FBI
FDIC
SEC
IRS
Sophia is preparing for a job interview and wants to make a good impression. What should she focus on during the interview?
Talking only about her hobbies
Demonstrating her skills and explaining her experience
Ignoring the interviewer's questions
Bringing her pet to the interview
Oliver wants to buy a laptop but doesn't have enough money right now. He decides to use a credit card and pay the amount back over several months. What is this an example of?
Paying with cash
Receiving a gift
Getting a paycheck
Using a loan or borrowed money
Emily is reviewing her credit card statement and sees a section labeled 'APR.' Why is it important for her to understand the APR?
It tells her how much cash she has
It lists her favorite stores
It shows how much interest she will pay on borrowed money
It shows her monthly salary
Olivia wants to keep her money safe and be able to access it easily for everyday purchases. Which type of account should she choose?
An investment account
A loan account
A checking account for daily transactions
A retirement account
Lucas receives his paycheck through direct deposit. What is one advantage of using direct deposit?
You receive cash only
You must pick up your check in person
Your money is transferred automatically into your bank account
You pay extra fees for every deposit
Ella is reviewing her bank account and notices a transaction labeled as 'overdraft fee.' What does this mean?
She received a bonus from the bank
She spent more money than was available in her account
She made a deposit at an ATM
She earned extra interest
Sophia wants to keep track of her spending and deposits. Which document should she review each month?
Her shopping list
Her bank statement
Her passport
Her school report card
Henry is considering opening a checking account. What is one main benefit of having a checking account?
It helps you invest in stocks
It allows you to easily pay bills and make purchases
It automatically pays your taxes
It increases your credit score instantly
Mia uses her debit card to buy groceries, but the transaction is declined because she doesn't have enough money in her account. What is this situation called?
Overdraft
Deposit
Interest payment
Commission
Olivia wants to open a checking account to manage her daily expenses. What is one main feature of a checking account?
It is only for saving money long-term
It requires no identification
It earns high interest
It allows easy access to your money for spending
Benjamin is considering applying for a loan. What should he do to increase his chances of approval?
Spend more than he earns
Ignore his credit score
Maintain a good credit history
Pay bills late
Grace receives her monthly bank statement and notices a transaction she doesn't recognize. What should she do first?
Spend more money
Contact her bank to report the transaction
Ignore the statement
Share her account details online
Olivia wants to make sure her bills are always paid on time. Which method can help her avoid missing payments?
Ignoring payment due dates
Setting up automatic payments from her bank account
Paying bills only when she remembers
Waiting for late notices before paying
James is looking for a way to access his money easily for everyday purchases. Which type of account should he use?
A fixed deposit account
A loan account
A retirement account
A checking account for daily transactions
Emma receives a job offer and is asked to provide her bank account number for direct deposit. Why does the employer need this information?
To deposit her salary directly into her bank account
To send her a paper check
To check her credit score
To pay her in cash
Jordan earns $17.50 per hour and works 36 hours in one week.
What is Jordan’s gross weekly pay?
$567.00
$612.50
$630.00
$650.00
Samantha earns a gross pay of $720 for the week. Her total deductions are 18%.
What is Samantha’s net pay?
$590.40
$610.20
$640.00
$849.60
A phone costs $900. You finance it for 2 years at 12% simple interest.
How much interest will you pay?
$108.00
$216.00
$324.00
$1,116.00
A credit card balance is $1,250 with a 20% APR. Assume simple interest for one year.
How much interest will be charged in one year?
$25.00
$125.00
$250.00
$1,500.00
