Purchasing a car
Work Experience
Medicare
Credit Score
Miscellaneous
100

What is the first thing you need to do before you look at purchasing a car?

Create a budget of what you can afford. 
100

What is Work Experience?

a short-term work placement, often undertaken by high school students, to gain insights into different industries and careers. It's a valuable opportunity to develop employability skills and explore potential career paths

100

What is Medicare?

Australia's universal health care system.

100

What is a Credit Score?

A credit score is a number that measures your creditworthiness, or how likely you are to repay debt. It's based on your financial history and how you manage your debt.

100

What is the name of the Cowgirl in Toy Story?

Jessie
200

List 3 places where you can find a car to purchase

Websites like carsales.com.au

Gumtree

Facebook

Car yards

200

How much money can you earn while you are on Work Experience?

You are not allowed to earn any money, even if it is your regular workplace. 

200

How old do you need to be to get your own Medicare card?

15 years old

200

What is the higest possible credit score in Australia?

1200

200

What does the ‘www’ in a website URL stand for? 

World Wide Web

300

Once you have found a car you would like to buy, what are 3 things you need to do before you buy it?

conduct thorough research including checking the vehicle's history and market value 

arrange for an independent inspection

ensure you have insurance and are aware of on-road costs and any outstanding debts.

300

What activities are prohibited while on Work Experience?

  • where asbestos is present
  • high-risk construction work, working on or in a roof, demolition work, tunnels and excavation
  • air travel on a helicopter or other aircraft – except those providing a regular public transport service like a regular route for paying passengers
  • travelling more than 12 nautical miles out to sea
  • those requiring a permit or licence, unless the student already holds the permit or licence, such as forklift driving
  • scuba and deep-sea diving
  • any work of a sexual or explicit nature
  • the service of alcohol if the student is under 18

 

300

Name 3 things that Medicare covers?

  • services delivered in public and private hospitals
  • medical services
  • tests, imaging and scans.
  • emergency care
  • most surgeries and procedures 
  • medicines provided to you in hospital
  • follow-up care.
  • consultations with health practitioners, like general practitioners, specialists and other health practitioners – in person or via telehealth
  • mental health services, including mental health assessments, treatment plans and medicines
  • health checks
  • eye tests
300

Is having a high credit score good or bad? Why?

Having a high credit score is generally good because it indicates responsible financial behavior, making it easier to secure loans and credit cards at better terms, and potentially saving you money in the long run.

300

What country is the origin of the sandwich?


England

400

List the steps you need to take when registering a car in NSW

Obtain a pink slip if required

Organise CTP Greenslip

Pay registration

400

Name 3 related industry/workplace where a specific dress code would be required. 

Building industry - hi-vis, steel cap boots, hard hat

Cafe/hospitality - enclosed shoes, clean shoes

Childcare - hat, sunscreen 

400

Name 4 things Medicare does not cover

  • ambulance services
  • most dental services
  • glasses and contact lenses
  • hearing devices
  • elective and cosmetic surgery
  • services not on the MBS
  • services provided through the private health system.
400

How often should you check your credit score?

You should check your credit score and report at least once a year to ensure accuracy and catch any potential errors or signs of fraud, and you can do so for free every three months.

400

What is the largest desert in the world?

Antarctica.

500

What is the exact cost of a pink slip for a car in NSW?

$46

500

What are you required to do prior to going on Work Experience? List a minimum of 3 things

Ensure you are able to get yourself to the placement.

Call employer and set up a time to have paperwork signed. 

Sign paperwork yourself.

Have parent or carer sign paperwork.

Attend work place and have employer sign paperwork.

Have Trish or Jenny sign paperwork.

Have Bel sign paperwork after all other signatures are complete. 

Have copy of paperwork prior to attending. 

Ensure you have all required paperwork. 


500

What is the Medicare Levy?

The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is an additional tax, on top of the standard 2% Medicare levy, that applies to higher-income earners who don't have private hospital insurance. It ranges from 1% to 1.5% of your income and aims to encourage people to take out private hospital cover.

500

List one companyt you can check your credit score with

Equifax, Experian, or Ileon

500

What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any U.S. state name? 

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