key Business Terms
Functions of Money
Characteristics Of Money
Instruments of payment
Instrument of Exchange
100

This means the exchange of goods for other goods without the use of money

Barter

100

When money is used to buy a product or service, which function of money is being utilized?

Medium of exchange 

100

For money to be widely accepted in transactions, it needs to be

Acceptable

100

A user can spend money that they have already deposited in a bank account through the use of a

Debit card

100

what is the method of moving money between accounts using online banking

Electronic Transfer

200

This is the money remaining after all expenses have been paid

Profit

200

Which function enables parties to agree on a payment plan for transactions that will occur at a later date?

Standard of deferred payment 

200

Which characteristic of money refers to its ability to be easily carried and used in transactions?

Portability

200

What financial instrument allows consumers to borrow money up to a certain limit to make purchases, typically requiring repayment with interest?

Credit card

200

What digital payment method allows users to store and manage payment information while making purchases and paying with their smartphones?  

Mobile money/wallets

300

This is the person that buys the goods to satisfy their wants and needs

Consumer

300

Which function of money ensures that it can be saved and retrieved in the future with its value intact?

Store of value

300

The characteristic of money that allows it to be divided into smaller units is known as:

Divisibility 

300

What type of financial instrument is often used for making payments where the funds are withdrawn directly from the payer's bank account?

Cheques

300

What is the term for banking services that can be accessed 24/7 without visiting a physical branch?

Internet banking

400

This is a system that allocates or shares scarce resources by deciding what should be produced, for whom and by whom

Market 

400

What function of money is essential for credit transactions, allowing borrowers and lenders to establish terms for repayment?

Standard of Deferred payment 

400

When evaluating the properties of money, which aspect ensures that it does not easily get damaged or destroyed, contributing to its longevity?

Durability

400

What type of payment instrument is issued by a bank, guaranteeing a specified amount of money to the payee and often used for large transactions or secure payments?

Bank Draft - is a payment that is like a check, but its amount is guaranteed by the issuing bank. 

400

What document is used in trade to order payment from one party to another at a future date?

Bill of exchange 

500

This means a group of persons using resources or things that are arranged in a certain way to carry out specific activities in order to achieve a goal

Organization 

500

What is the term for the function of money that allows it to act as a benchmark for pricing, making it easier for consumers and businesses to make informed decisions?

Unit of account 

500

What characteristic of money ensures that each unit is identical in appearance and function, making it easily recognizable and acceptable in transactions?

Homogeneous/Uniform 

500

What type of payment instrument is prepaid and can be used to send money securely without needing a bank account?

Money order  -These are a printed order for payment of a specified sum, and facilitated by a bank or post office. They are considered a ‘safe’ form of payment whether they are accepted by a seller or used by a buyer. 

500

What banking method enables users to check account balances and transfer funds using automated voice response systems?

Tele-banking