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Personal Finance Exam

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

To list references

b)

To introduce yourself and explain why you are a good fit

c)

To show your GPA

d)

To replace a resume

2.

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?

a)

Working for free to gain experience

b)

Taking a job and learning a trade while getting paid

c)

Taking online classes only

d)

Getting hired as a manager on day one

3.

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?

a)

Getting paid in cash

b)

Being able to keep your job over time

c)

Working fewer hours

d)

Having a job with no rules

4.

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)

A time when you can skip work

b)

A time when your performance is evaluated

c)

A time when you get a raise automatically

d)

A time when you work from home only

5.

Elijah is hired to work for a business. Which of the following best describes Elijah?

a)

A person who owns the company

b)

A person hired to work for a business

c)

A person who is retired

d)

A person who volunteers once a year

6.

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)

A personal goal

b)

A legal agreement

c)

A job application

d)

A paycheck stub

7.

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?

a)

Getting paid hourly every week

b)

Getting paid extra money based on sales

c)

Getting paid once per month only

d)

Getting paid only in tips

8.

Noah is preparing his resume for a job application. Which is most important for Noah to include on his resume?

a)

Your favorite music

b)

Your skills and work experience

c)

Your social media passwords

d)

Your personal opinions

9.

Harper is considering ways to gain experience in her chosen career field. Which option is the best example of an internship?

a)

A part time job that guarantees a promotion

b)

A short term work experience to learn a career field

c)

A job that requires no training

d)

A full time job with benefits

10.

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?

a)

To see your bank account

b)

To decide if your personality and skills fit the job

c)

To give you money

d)

To avoid reading your resume

11.

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?

a)

To earn the most interest

b)

To pay bills and make purchases

c)

To invest in stocks

d)

To borrow money

12.

Luna visits her bank and gives the teller some cash to add to her account. What is this action called?

a)

Money taken out of an account

b)

Money added to an account

c)

A bank fee

d)

A loan payment

13.

Lily checks her bank account online and sees an “available balance.” What does this mean?

a)

Total money you earned this year

b)

Money you can spend right now

c)

Money the bank owes you

d)

Money that is locked forever

14.

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?

a)

Identifying your specific account

b)

Identifying the bank

c)

Identifying your debit card

d)

Identifying your PIN

15.

Olivia is opening a new bank account. She receives a unique number from the bank. What is this account number used for?

a)

Identifying your bank

b)

Identifying your specific bank account

c)

Identifying your employer

d)

Identifying your credit score

16.

Mason just started a new job, and his employer offers to pay him through direct deposit. What does this mean?

a)

A check you cash at school

b)

Money deposited electronically into your account

c)

A deposit made at an ATM only

d)

A fee charged for banking

17.

Scarlett receives a check from her friend and wants to deposit it without visiting the bank. What should she do?

a)

A deposit made only in person

b)

Depositing a check using a phone or app

c)

Depositing money through the mail

d)

Withdrawing money from a bank teller

18.

James is concerned about what would happen to his money if his bank were to fail. What does FDIC protect?

a)

Your debit card PIN

b)

Your deposits if a bank fails

c)

Your credit score

d)

Your taxes

19.

Charlotte receives her monthly bank statement in the mail. What does the bank statement show?

a)

Your grades

b)

Your account activity and transactions

c)

Your job schedule

d)

Your interest rate only

20.

Aria checks her bank app and sees that a transaction is marked as pending. What does this mean?

a)

It is canceled

b)

It is still being processed

c)

It is always a fee

d)

It is a deposit only

21.

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?

a)

Free money

b)

Borrowed money that must be repaid

c)

A savings account

d)

A paycheck

22.

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?

a)

Borrowing money to buy a car and paying it back monthly

b)

Paying cash for groceries

c)

Putting money in savings

d)

Using a coupon

23.

James is comparing different credit card offers. Each card lists an APR in its terms. What does APR stand for?

a)

Annual Payment Record

b)

Annual Percentage Rate

c)

Automatic Purchase Return

d)

Approved Payment Rate

24.

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?

a)

You will pay off the balance faster

b)

You will pay more interest over time

c)

Your balance disappears

d)

Your credit limit increases automatically

25.

Emma has $100 in her bank account. One day, she spends $120 using her debit card. What is this situation called?

a)

A deposit that earns interest

b)

Spending more than you have in your account

c)

A type of savings plan

d)

A bank statement

26.

Harper notices a small fee deducted from her bank account each month. This fee is:

a)

A reward for saving money

b)

A charge for using bank services

c)

A payment from your job

d)

A type of tax

27.

Daniel wants to build a good credit history. Which action should he take?

a)

Missing payments

b)

Paying bills on time

c)

Maxing out credit cards

d)

Closing every account quickly

28.

Hannah receives her first credit card and wants to know how much she can spend using it. What does the credit limit refer to?

a)

The minimum payment required

b)

The maximum amount you can borrow on a credit card

c)

The amount of money in checking

d)

The amount of interest charged

29.

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?

a)

Pay only the minimum payment

b)

Pay the full balance each month

c)

Spend until the card is maxed out

d)

Ignore the statement

30.

James wants to borrow money from a bank. Why does the bank check his credit score?

a)

To see his favorite stores

b)

To decide how risky it is to lend him money

c)

To give him a job

d)

To calculate his paycheck

31.

Abigail is considering opening a savings account at her local bank. What is the main benefit she will get from having a savings account?

a)

It allows you to borrow money easily

b)

It helps you save money and earn interest

c)

It automatically pays your bills

d)

It increases your credit score instantly

32.

Aria is trying to improve her credit score. Which action could hurt her credit score?

a)

Depositing money regularly

b)

Having a savings account

c)

Paying bills on time

d)

Paying bills late

33.

James works at a company and every two weeks, his paycheck is automatically deposited into his bank account. What is this process called?

a)

Transferring money to a friend

b)

Receiving your paycheck as cash only

c)

Having your paycheck automatically deposited into your bank account

d)

Paying your bills with a check

34.

Emma wants to save money for future emergencies and earn some interest. Which type of bank account should she consider opening?

a)

A loan account

b)

A credit card account

c)

A savings account for saving and earning interest

d)

A checking account for daily spending

35.

Lucas is reviewing his pay stub and notices deductions for Social Security and Medicare. What are these deductions called?

a)

Taxes

b)

Reimbursements

c)

Tips

d)

Bonuses

36.

Sophia wants to make sure her money is safe in the bank. Which organization insures her deposits up to a certain limit?

a)

FBI

b)

FDIC

c)

SEC

d)

IRS

37.

Sophia is preparing for a job interview and wants to make a good impression. What should she focus on during the interview?

a)

Talking only about her hobbies

b)

Demonstrating her skills and explaining her experience

c)

Ignoring the interviewer's questions

d)

Bringing her pet to the interview

38.

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?

a)

Paying with cash

b)

Receiving a gift

c)

Getting a paycheck

d)

Using a loan or borrowed money

39.

Emily is reviewing her credit card statement and sees a section labeled 'APR.' Why is it important for her to understand the APR?

a)

It tells her how much cash she has

b)

It lists her favorite stores

c)

It shows how much interest she will pay on borrowed money

d)

It shows her monthly salary

40.

Olivia wants to keep her money safe and be able to access it easily for everyday purchases. Which type of account should she choose?

a)

An investment account

b)

A loan account

c)

A checking account for daily transactions

d)

A retirement account

41.

Lucas receives his paycheck through direct deposit. What is one advantage of using direct deposit?

a)

You receive cash only

b)

You must pick up your check in person

c)

Your money is transferred automatically into your bank account

d)

You pay extra fees for every deposit

42.

Ella is reviewing her bank account and notices a transaction labeled as 'overdraft fee.' What does this mean?

a)

She received a bonus from the bank

b)

She spent more money than was available in her account

c)

She made a deposit at an ATM

d)

She earned extra interest

43.

Sophia wants to keep track of her spending and deposits. Which document should she review each month?

a)

Her shopping list

b)

Her bank statement

c)

Her passport

d)

Her school report card

44.

Henry is considering opening a checking account. What is one main benefit of having a checking account?

a)

It helps you invest in stocks

b)

It allows you to easily pay bills and make purchases

c)

It automatically pays your taxes

d)

It increases your credit score instantly

45.

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?

a)

Overdraft

b)

Deposit

c)

Interest payment

d)

Commission

46.

Olivia wants to open a checking account to manage her daily expenses. What is one main feature of a checking account?

a)

It is only for saving money long-term

b)

It requires no identification

c)

It earns high interest

d)

It allows easy access to your money for spending

47.

Benjamin is considering applying for a loan. What should he do to increase his chances of approval?

a)

Spend more than he earns

b)

Ignore his credit score

c)

Maintain a good credit history

d)

Pay bills late

48.

Grace receives her monthly bank statement and notices a transaction she doesn't recognize. What should she do first?

a)

Spend more money

b)

Contact her bank to report the transaction

c)

Ignore the statement

d)

Share her account details online

49.

Olivia wants to make sure her bills are always paid on time. Which method can help her avoid missing payments?

a)

Ignoring payment due dates

b)

Setting up automatic payments from her bank account

c)

Paying bills only when she remembers

d)

Waiting for late notices before paying

50.

James is looking for a way to access his money easily for everyday purchases. Which type of account should he use?

a)

A fixed deposit account

b)

A loan account

c)

A retirement account

d)

A checking account for daily transactions

51.

Emma receives a job offer and is asked to provide her bank account number for direct deposit. Why does the employer need this information?

a)

To deposit her salary directly into her bank account

b)

To send her a paper check

c)

To check her credit score

d)

To pay her in cash

52.

Jordan earns $17.50 per hour and works 36 hours in one week.
What is Jordan’s gross weekly pay?

a)

$567.00

b)

$612.50

c)

$630.00

d)

$650.00

53.

Samantha earns a gross pay of $720 for the week. Her total deductions are 18%.
What is Samantha’s net pay?

a)

$590.40

b)

$610.20

c)

$640.00

d)

$849.60

54.

A phone costs $900. You finance it for 2 years at 12% simple interest.
How much interest will you pay?

a)

$108.00

b)

$216.00

c)

$324.00

d)

$1,116.00

55.

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?

a)

$25.00

b)

$125.00

c)

$250.00

d)

$1,500.00