Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which is an example of a short-term investment?

A
bonds
B
retirement funds
C
savings accounts
D
houses
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Julie wants to buy a car and is deciding how she should invest her money. To best meet her needs, she should

A
keep her money in a checking account for easy access.
B
invest in US savings bonds because of its short term.
C
invest in a commodity because of its low risk.
D
keep her money in a savings account for easy access.
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Which statement best describes the role of a credit agency?

A
It tracks the use of credit for lenders.
B
It predicts future earning potential for lenders.
C
It teaches how to make smart financial decisions.
D
It shows how saving money makes financial sense.
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Which of these are ways that identity theft can happen? Check all that apply.by forgeryby phishingby fraudby financial engineeringby social engineering

A
by forgery
B
by phishing
C
by fraud
D
by financial engineering
E
by social engineering
5

Which action is the most important for managing credit effectively?

A
Minimize your debt by paying off what you owe as soon as possible.
B
Open several credit cards to increase your borrowing limit.
C
Make only the minimum payment each month to avoid late fees.
D
Avoid checking your credit report to prevent score changes.
6

Martin receives an e-mail about a money-making opportunity from a sender who asks for his bank account number. The best way to avoid having his identity stolen is to

A
contact the government and report the e-mail.
B
delete the e-mail and mark it as spam.
C
open the e-mail and follow the steps outlined.
D
contact the police and file a phishing report.
7

Which questions should Robert ask himself before investing the $10,000 he inherited? Select four options.How am I protected as an investor? Are my friends investing in a similar way? What guarantees are in place so I make money? What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?How do the risks compare to the potential gains? What are the chances that the investment will fail?

A
How am I protected as an investor?
B
Are my friends investing in a similar way?
C
What guarantees are in place so I make money?
D
What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?
E
How do the risks compare to the potential gains?
F
What are the chances that the investment will fail?
8

Putting money into more than one kind of investment at a time is called

A
liquidity.
B
sunken cost.
C
diversification.
D
compound interest.
9

Which describes the difference between simple and compound interest?

A
Simple interest is paid on small, short-term loans, while compound interest is paid on large, long-term loans.
B
Simple interest is paid on the principal, while compound interest is paid on the principal and interest accrued.
C
Simple interest is paid on large, long-term loans, while compound interest is paid on small, short-term loans.
D
Simple interest is paid on the principal and interest accrued, while compound interest is paid only on the principal.
10

A credit score is based in part on

A
employment and race.
B
income and location.
C
employment and trust.
D
payment history and total debt.
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The chart shows a sample paycheck stub.

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A
added to employee pay.
B
withheld from employee pay.
C
refunded in employee pay.
D
filed through employee pay.
12

Which is a commodity someone might invest in?

A
a mutual fund
B
natural resources
C
government bonds
D
a certificate of deposit
13

Which is always a cost when buying insurance?

A
premium
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
payout
14

An example of secured credit is a

A
payday loan.
B
credit card.
C
mortgage.
D
medical bill.
15

Which describes a type of tax that funds city programs?

A
progressive tax
B
federal income tax
C
local income tax
D
medicare tax
17

Which of these is an advantage of checking accounts?

A
Checking accounts prevent the customer from having overdraft fees.
B
Checking accounts allow convenient ways to deposit or withdraw funds.
C
Checking accounts are processed immediately so customer and bank records always match.
D
Checking accounts offer limited checks but offer higher rates of interest.
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What is advertising used for? Check all that apply.influencing consumer tastestracking product popularityincreasing product awarenesspromoting company brandinggathering data about potential consumers

A
influencing consumer tastes
B
tracking product popularity
C
increasing product awareness
D
promoting company branding
E
gathering data about potential consumers
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The chart shows a range of credit scores.

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A
find it easy to get a loan.
B
find it hard to get a loan.
C
get a loan with low payments.
D
get a loan with low interest.

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