Final Finance Exam Flashcards

1
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___Saving to replace your printer will mean considering the time and money required to reach your goal.

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True

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2
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Being late for a job interview is one of the worst mistakes an applicant can make.

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True

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3
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When you’re new on the job, you should pay special attention to your appearance to make a good impression.

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True

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4
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Every business is required by law to make formal, written rules and regulations available to all employees called a handbook.

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True

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5
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Once you’ve received your first promotion in your chosen career, you will not need to pursue further education.

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False

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6
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You can use a spending log to figure out how much you spend in various categories

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True

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7
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The first step in meeting your financial goals is to identify them.

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True

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8
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One of the benefits of volunteering is that you can put the experience on your resume.

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True

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9
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Linking goals to values helps motivate people to achieve their goals.

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True

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10
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Include expected or estimated income and known or estimated expenses when creating an ongoing goal chart.

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False

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11
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Tangible items that can be touched, used, and purchased are:

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Goods

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12
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Which of the following is an example of human resource?

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Knowledge

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13
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Trying to save money to buy a house while you are working only 10 hours a week would not be practical.

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True

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14
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When you are setting up your budget, you should include the money you earned selling your dog’s litter of puppies.

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False

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15
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One primary difference between commercial banks and credit unions is that commercial banks operate to make a profit.

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True

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16
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Using a credit card is just like writing a check in that it withdraws money from your checking account.

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False

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17
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Ethical behavior calls for honesty. Which of the following actions could be considered ethical?

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Studying for a test with a friend.

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18
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Having a bank account is more cost effective than using a check cashing company.

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False

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19
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One way teens can begin taking responsibility for their finances is to open a low-activity checking account with a parent or guardian.

A

True

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20
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If you have $1,000 you should deposit it in a checking account because it pays more interest than a savings account.

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False

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21
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A dividend is an investment in the ownership of a corporation.

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False

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22
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______ gives you access to a vast diversity of goods and services through worldwide markets.

A

Globalization

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23
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Always discard old bank statements that you no longer need.

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True

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24
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________ is used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)

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25
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An example of an aptitude is:

A

Drawing

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26
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Which of the following best represents a measurable goal?

A

I want to have a masters degree.

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27
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__________ is the elimination of jobs generally because the economy is suffering.

A

Downsizing

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28
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Which of the following is a graduate degree?

A

Masters degree

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29
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Which of the following is a postgraduate degree?

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Doctorate

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30
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A check is a written order for the bank to pay a specific amount to the person or business to whom it is written.

A

True

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31
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Which of the following will most likely require continuing education classes?

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Teaching license

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32
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Which employment form is used to verify an employee’s identity and that he or she is authorized to work in the United States?

A

Form I-9

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33
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Which of the following is considered a Variable Expense?

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Groceries

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34
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What is the act of giving away money, good, services, or time to support a cause?

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Philanthropy

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35
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Which section of a resume is typically the main focus of an employer’s attention?

A

Work experience

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36
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Interest paid to you on an investment that is based solely on your initial deposit?

A

Simple Interest

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37
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Which employment form is used when filing income tax returns?

A

Form W-2

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38
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Which of the following best describes a Budget?

A

A spending and savings plan based on a person’s income and expenses.

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39
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Which question is legal for an interviewer to ask?

A

How would you handle a disagreement with a coworker?

40
Q

Of the following, which action should a person take after e very checking account transaction?

A

Record the transaction in the checkbook registry.

41
Q

Which employment form is used for the information needed to withhold the appropriate amount of taxes from an employee’s paycheck?

A

Form W-4

42
Q

A salary is a fixed payment for work and is expressed as an annual figure.

A

True

43
Q

A commission, also known as gratuity, is money paid for service beyond what is required.

A

False

44
Q

Which of the following is a Fixed Expense?

A

Rent

45
Q

A wage is payment for work calculated on an hourly, daily or piecework basis.

A

True

46
Q

Most salaried employees are entitled to overtime pay.

A

False

47
Q

The first step in controlling high debt levels is to…

A

Work out a plan with your creditors to make smaller payments.

48
Q

Total income before payroll tax deductions is called:

A

Gross income

49
Q

One warning sign that you are not using credit wisely is that…

A

Creditors are calling you.

50
Q

According to the law, all employees must fill out a W-4 form.

A

True

51
Q

Which of the following is an example of a voluntary deduction from your paycheck:

A

Dental Insurance

52
Q

It is important to pay all of your creditors on time every month because the largest percentage of your credit score represents…

A

The type of loans and debts you have.

53
Q

At which rate is Medicare taxed on in your paycheck?

A

1.45%

54
Q

At which rate is Social Security taxed on in your paycheck?

A

6.2%

55
Q

How long after an Interview should a “Thank You” letter be sent?

A

Immediately

56
Q

What action should you take first if you see your “Debt” is mounting?

A

Stop using you credit cards.

57
Q

Sam earned $100.00 in his paycheck. His payroll deductions were $10.00. His net pay is:

A

$90.00

58
Q

Which of the following would be considered Business Professional attire?

A

Dark colored suit.

59
Q

If Ava makes $10.00 per hour and works 42 hours her gross pay is:

A

$430.00

60
Q

Which of the following could not be used to make a purchase on “Credit”?

A

A Debt card issued by your bank.

61
Q

An Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate is known as an:

A

W-4

62
Q

Which of the following can you do to prevent credit fraud?

A

All of the Above.

63
Q

Which of the following is not an example of an employee benefit:

A

Bonus pay

63
Q

Which of the following is not a reason for your credit card interest rate to go up?

A

You have never missed a payment on any credit account.

64
Q

When the government spends more money than it collects in taxes, a deficit occurs increasing the national debt.

A

True

65
Q

Which of the following is not advantage of using credit?

A

The opportunity cost of paying interest on interest.

66
Q

If you only have $200.00 remaining in your bank account, what would be the smartest choice to do with the money?

A

None of the above.

67
Q

A main category for Federal Discretionary spending is:

A

National Defense

68
Q

Sales tax revenue is levied by the Federal Government.

A

False

69
Q

You can avoid spending beyond your mean by…

A

All of the above.

70
Q

Overtime is calculated as…

A

1.5 times your hourly rate.

71
Q

At what age do workers become eligible for full retirement benefits from Social Security?

A

65

72
Q

How early should someone arrive for an Job Interview?

A

15 minutes.

73
Q

When is the only time you will need to give your Social Security number to an employer?

A

After they offer you the job?

74
Q

What are the two purposes of a cover message’s conclusion?

A

Reiterate your qualifications an state your availability for an interview.

75
Q

Saving to purchase something you want is wiser than charging it on a credit card because…

A

All of the above.

76
Q

Which type of tax has the effect of imposing a higher tax rate on those with lower incomes?

A

Regressive

77
Q

Which of the following cannot be done by online banking?

A

Cash a check.

78
Q

Which type of bank is commonly known as a full-service bank?

A

Commercial bank

79
Q

Customer deposits in a federally insured bank are insured up to what amount?

A

$250,000

80
Q

How can you avoid an insufficient funds fee if you realize you wrote a check for more than the amount you have in your account?

A

Transfer money from your savings account.

81
Q

If you mistakenly write a check for $25.00 more than what you owe on a credit card bill, it would make the most financial sense to…

A

Make sure you receive a $25.00 credit to your next bill.

82
Q

When you withdraw cash from an ATM owned by your bank…

A

Your account balance is the immediately lowered by the amount you withdrew.

83
Q

Which of the following is an example Interest?

A

The money a bank earns for lending money to borrowers.

84
Q

Which of the following shares profits with its customers?

A

Credit Unions.

85
Q

Which of the following is a full record of a persons credit History?

A

Credit Report

86
Q

A responsible person who sings the loan along with the person to whom the loan is granted.

A

Cosigner

87
Q

A legally binding agreement between the borrower and the lender.

A

Contract

88
Q

The part extending credit is known as the lender or the…

A

Creditor

89
Q

The party receiving credit is known as the borrower or the…

A

Debtor

90
Q

An agreement that allows that borrower to use a specific amount of credit over a period of time, as the borrowed money is paid back it can be used again.

A

Open-end Credit

91
Q

A loan for an agreed amount of money that must be repaid with interest by a specified date or according to a defined schedule.

A

Closed-end Credit

92
Q

A statement in a contract that allows the creditor to require full and immediate payment of the entire balance if a payment is missed or the individual fails to abide by the terms of the contract

A

Acceleration Clause

93
Q

The time between the billing date and start of interest charges

A

Grace Period

94
Q

A portion of the purchase price paid up front

A

Down Payment