Banking Exam Study Guide Flashcards

1
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Interest

A

A fee paid by a borrower of assets to the owner as a form of compensation for the use of the assets

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2
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Deposit

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To put money into bank

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3
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Depositor

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One who puts money into an account

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4
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

A

A Federal government agency that insures deposits in banks

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5
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Inflation

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A sustained increase in the average level of prices

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6
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Currency

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The paper money and coins used for financial transaction

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7
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Check

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An order to a bank to pay a specified sum to the person or business named on check

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8
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Payee

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The person or business named on a check and to whom a bank to pays a specified sum

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9
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Remitter

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The person who writes out a check

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10
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Money Order

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A printed order for payment of a specified sum, issued by a bank or post office

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11
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Check Register

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A personal record of ones checking account

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12
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Bank Statement

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A written record from your bank of all the transactions involving your account

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13
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Endorsement

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A signature on back of check

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14
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Canceled Check

A

An image of a check that has been paid by a bank and kept by the bank

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15
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

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The electronic movement of money that allows electronic banking or e-banking to be accomplished

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16
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Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

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An electronic computer terminal which offers automated computerized banking

17
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Safety Deposit Box

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A box with an individual lock that you can rent from a bank, thats located in a vault, where their contents are safe from fire, theft and loss

18
Q

How do Banks make Income?

A

Interests and Fees
Loans
Difference in interest from Borrowers and Depositors

19
Q

Why do people put money in Banks

A

To protect it
Earn Interests
Protects Purchasing Power

20
Q

How are Banks Regulated

A

Bank puts aside money so depositors can put in and take out money whenever

21
Q

What is the FDIC and how does it work?

A

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp and it protects peoples deposits

22
Q

What are the benefits of using a checking account?

A

Convenience, quick easy access, direct deposit, Eliminate need to carry cash, cost, can write checks, get bank statement

23
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How do you properly fill out a check

A

Date, Payee, Amount in numbers, amount in words,Signature memo

24
Q

What are the 3 types of check endorsements and characteristics of each

A

Blank: Least Secure, no instruction, can be deposited or Cashed
Restrictive: Most secure, for deposits only
Special: Used when payee wants to give check to someone

25
Q

What are the different methods to depositing Checks

A

ATM, Bank, Teller, Cell Phones, Debit Cards, Direct Deposit

26
Q

How does one fill out a deposit Slip

A

List Deposit or Withdraw
Find Total
Match Totals

27
Q

How does Electronic Banking Allow A Person To Make Withdraw Deposit and Bill Payments

A

Online

28
Q

How does A direct Payment Work?

A

Authorized bill to be paid by a specific bank Account

29
Q

How does online Banking Work?

A

Banks make websites at which consumers may complete transactions online

30
Q

Wire Transfer

A

An electronic communication that moves money in an account in one bank to an account in another bank

31
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Travelers Checks

A

Checks that you pay in advance, and if they are lost or stolen the company that you bought them from replaces them for free

32
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Money Order

A

A check that draws on the money of the bank or other financial institution that issued it

33
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Cashiers Check

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A banks own check signed by the banks cashier, and whose payment comes from the banks own money

34
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Certified Check

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A personal check that has been stamped and signed by a bank officer that guaranteed that your account has the money to cover the check

35
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Direct Payment

A

When a business is authorized to receive a payment by a specific bank account

36
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Direct Deposit

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When a paycheck or benefit check is directly deposited into a specified bank account

37
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Personal Identification Number (PIN)

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A number that is entered in at an ATM and that confirms that the individual is authorized to access that particular account

38
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Debit Cards

A

Plastic Cards, Which look like credit cards, but are electronically connected to a cardholders depository institution account