Money
Money Management
Banks & Banking
Credit
Insurance & Investing
100

Money serves as a medium of exchange because it:

  • A. Holds its value over time
  • B. Allows people to trade goods and services easily
  • C. Is made of paper
  • D. Earns interest automatically
  • B. Allows people to trade goods and services easily
100

The first step in creating a budget is to:

  • A. Spend less
  • B. Track income and expenses
  • C. Buy what you want
  • D. Save money automatically
  • B. Track income and expenses
100

. The main purpose of a bank is to:

  • A. Print money
  • B. Store and lend money safely
  • C. Set government tax rates
  • D. Sell insurance policies
  • B. Store and lend money safely
100

Credit is best defined as:

  • A. Money you earn from a job
  • B. The ability to borrow money now and pay it back later
  • C. A type of investment
  • D. A type of insurance
  • B. The ability to borrow money now and pay it back later
100

The purpose of insurance is to:

  • A. Eliminate all financial risks
  • B. Protect against financial loss
  • C. Increase your income
  • D. Reduce taxes
  • B. Protect against financial loss
200

2. Which of the following is not considered money?

  • A. Coins
  • B. Checking account balance
  • C. Credit card
  • D. Dollar bill
  • C. Credit card
200

. A budget should include:

  • A. Only fixed expenses
  • B. Only wants
  • C. Both income and expenses
  • D. Only savings goals
  • C. Both income and expenses
200

Banks are important to the economy because they:

  • A. Destroy old money
  • B. Help people save and borrow funds
  • C. Control inflation
  • D. Make laws
  • B. Help people save and borrow funds
200

. The main advantage of using credit responsibly is:

  • A. Avoiding paying bills
  • B. Building a positive credit history
  • C. Spending more than you earn
  • D. Ignoring interest charges
  • B. Building a positive credit history
200

The person who buys an insurance policy is called the:

  • A. Beneficiary
  • B. Policyholder
  • C. Agent
  • D. Adjuster
  • B. Policyholder
300

The main function of a bank is to:

  • A. Provide entertainment
  • B. Lend and safeguard money
  • C. Print currency
  • D. Set tax rates
  • B. Lend and safeguard money
300

13. A fixed expense example is:

  • A. Rent or mortgage
  • B. Groceries
  • C. Electricity bill
  • D. Entertainment
  • A. Rent or mortgage
300

A financial institution that offers full-service banking to individuals and businesses is a:

  • A. Credit union
  • B. Investment bank
  • C. Commercial bank
  • D. Insurance company
  • C. Commercial bank
300

The amount of money borrowed on credit is called the:

  • A. Principal
  • B. Interest
  • C. Fee
  • D. Limit
  • A. Principal
300

The amount you pay for insurance coverage is called the:

  • A. Deductible
  • The amount you pay for insurance coverage is called the:
  • A. Deductible
  • B. Premium
  • C. Copay
  • D. Claim
  • C. Copay
  • D. Claim
  • B. Premium
400

The safest place to keep your money is:

  • A. In your wallet
  • B. At home under a mattress
  • C. In a bank account insured by the FDIC
  • D. On a prepaid gift card
  • C. In a bank account insured by the FDIC
400

  A variable expense example is:

  • A. Internet service
  • B. Gasoline
  • C. Car payment
  • D. Cell phone contract
  • B. Gasoline
400

The FDIC protects consumers by:

  • A. Guaranteeing bank loans
  • B. Insuring deposits up to $250,000 per account
  • C. Increasing interest rates
  • D. Selling stocks
  • B. Insuring deposits up to $250,000 per account
400

Interest is best described as:

  • A. The cost of borrowing money
  • B. The amount you save each month
  • C. The bank’s service charge
  • D. The money borrowed
  • A. The cost of borrowing money
400

. The deductible is:

  • A. The amount you pay before insurance starts to pay
  • B. The total amount of coverage
  • C. The premium cost
  • D. The insurance agent’s commission
  • A. The amount you pay before insurance starts to pay
500

5. Interest earned on a savings account is:

  • A. Money the bank pays you for keeping your money there
  • B. A fee you pay to the bank
  • C. A loan payment
  • D. A tax deduction
  • A. Money the bank pays you for keeping your money there
500

If expenses are greater than income, you should:

  • A. Borrow more
  • B. Reduce expenses or increase income
  • C. Save less
  • D. Ignore the difference
  • B. Reduce expenses or increase income
500

5. Credit unions differ from banks because they:

  • A. Are owned by their members
  • B. Are owned by the government
  • C. Do not lend money
  • D. Are open only to businesses
  • A. Are owned by their members
500

A credit limit is:

  • A. The minimum amount you can borrow
  • B. The maximum amount you can borrow or charge
  • C. The amount of money in your account
  • D. The interest rate
  • B. The maximum amount you can borrow or charge
500

A claim is:

  • A. A request for payment after a covered loss
  • B. The cost of insurance
  • C. A type of investment
  • D. A payment schedule

A request for payment after a covered loss

600

. Gross pay is your income:

  • A. Before deductions
  • B. After taxes and deductions
  • C. From investments
  • D. From interest only
  • A. Before deductions
600

The Rule of 72 estimates:

  • A. How much you’ll owe in taxes
  • B. How long it takes money to double with compound interest
  • C. Your monthly budget
  • D. Your credit score
  • B. How long it takes money to double with compound interest
600

A checking account is best for:

  • A. Long-term saving
  • B. Daily transactions and paying bills
  • C. Investing in stocks
  • D. Borrowing money
  • B. Daily transactions and paying bills
600

. Revolving credit allows you to:

  • A. Borrow once and repay in fixed payments
  • B. Borrow up to a limit and reuse credit as you repay
  • C. Never repay the money
  • D. Use only cash
  • B. Borrow up to a limit and reuse credit as you repay
600

Health insurance helps pay for:

  • A. Car repairs
  • B. Medical expenses
  • C. Property damage
  • D. Job training
  • B. Medical expenses
700

A W-4 form helps your employer:

  • A. Decide your hourly wage
  • B. Determine how much income tax to withhold
  • C. File your tax return
  • D. Record your overtime pay
  • B. Determine how much income tax to withhold
700

The time value of money means:

  • A. Money today is worth more than the same amount in the future
  • B. Money doesn’t lose value
  • C. Inflation doesn’t affect savings
  • D. All money grows at the same rate
  • A. Money today is worth more than the same amount in the future
700

. A savings account is best used for:

  • A. Storing money for future goals
  • B. Daily spending
  • C. Paying bills
  • D. Buying stocks
  • A. Storing money for future goals
700

An example of revolving credit is:

  • A. Mortgage
  • B. Student loan
  • C. Credit card
  • D. Auto loan
  • C. Credit card
700

Life insurance provides money to:

  • A. The policyholder after an accident
  • B. Beneficiaries after the insured’s death
  • C. The government
  • D. The bank
  • B. Beneficiaries after the insured’s death
800

A W-2 form shows:

  • A. Your yearly income and taxes withheld
  • B. Your credit score
  • C. Your insurance premiums
  • D. Your retirement savings
  • A. Your yearly income and taxes withheld
800

. Which of the following is a short-term goal?

  • A. Buying a house
  • B. Saving for a vacation next summer
  • C. Retirement savings
  • D. Paying off a 30-year loan
  • B. Saving for a vacation next summer
800

. The money you deposit into your account is called your:

  • A. Balance
  • B. Credit
  • C. Debt
  • D. Collateral
  • A. Balance
800

. Installment credit is used when:

  • A. You make equal payments over time for a specific amount borrowed
  • B. You borrow without interest
  • C. The balance changes each month
  • D. You pay no down payment
  • A. You make equal payments over time for a specific amount borrowed
800

Auto insurance covers:

  • A. Only car repairs
  • B. Vehicle damage and liability for injuries or property damage
  • C. Home repairs
  • D. Life insurance claims
  • B. Vehicle damage and liability for injuries or property damage
900

Net pay is also known as:

  • A. Take-home pay
  • B. Gross pay
  • C. Total earnings before deductions
  • D. Bonus income
  • A. Take-home pay
900

An emergency fund should cover:

  • A. One month’s rent
  • B. At least 3–6 months of expenses
  • C. Only medical costs
  • D. The cost of entertainment
  • B. At least 3–6 months of expenses
900

. Interest on a savings account is:

  • A. A fee paid to the bank
  • B. Money earned from the bank
  • C. A loan payment
  • D. Insurance cost
  • B. Money earned from the bank
900

An example of installment credit is:

  • A. Car loan
  • B. Credit card
  • C. Checking account
  • D. ATM withdrawal
  • A. Car loan
900

Liability insurance protects you when:

  • A. You cause injury or damage to others
  • B. Your house burns down
  • C. Your income increases
  • D. Your car needs repairs
  • A. You cause injury or damage to others
1000

. The FICA deduction on your paycheck funds:

  • A. Social Security and Medicare
  • B. State unemployment
  • C. Retirement plans
  • D. Property taxes

A. Social Security and Medicare

1000

. The best way to reach a financial goal is to:

  • A. Spend money impulsively
  • B. Track progress and adjust your plan
  • C. Ignore your savings plan
  • D. Avoid writing goals down

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  • B. Track progress and adjust your plan
1000

The annual percentage yield (APY) measures:

  • A. Interest you earn on savings in a year
  • B. Interest charged on a loan
  • C. Your credit score
  • D. Inflation rate
  • A. Interest you earn on savings in a year
1000

Service credit is extended when:

  • A. You agree to pay for utilities after you use them
  • B. You pay cash in advance
  • C. You purchase with a gift card
  • D. You use a debit card
  • A. You agree to pay for utilities after you use them
1000

Homeowner’s insurance covers:

  • A. Only fire damage
  • B. Damage or loss to your home and possessions
  • C. Health emergencies
  • D. Job loss
  • B. Damage or loss to your home and possessions