MIDTERMS Flashcards
- What term describes the process of monitoring and adjusting your budget to ensure financial goals are met?
a. Financial Forecasting
b. Financial Flexibility
c. Financial Tracking
d. Financial Assessment
c. Financial Tracking
- Which type of investment carries the highest risk but also the potential for the highest returns?
a. Savings Account
b. Government Bonds
c. Stocks
d. Certificate of Deposit (CD)
c. Stocks
- What financial concept involves spreading investments across different asset classes to reduce risk?
a. Risk Management
b. Asset Allocation
c. Market Diversification
d. Portfolio Concentration
b. Asset Allocation
- What is the term for the process of estimating the value of a property or asset?
a. Appraisal
b. Depreciation
c. Valuation
d. Assessment
a. Appraisal
- Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical credit score?
a. Payment History
b. Credit Utilization
c. Marital Status
d. Length of Credit History
c. Marital Status
- What is an asset acquired or money committed to earning income in the future called?
a. Savings
b. Investment
c. Equities
d. Bonds
b. Investment
- What are the first forms of money in the barter system?
a. Crypto
b. Bonds
c. NFTs
d. Agricultural commodities
d. Agricultural Commodities
- What characteristic of an investment makes it easily saleable or marketable?
a. Safety
b. Liquidity
c. Risk
d. Return
b. Liquidity
- Which investors are driven by the prospect of earning maximum returns and high profits?
a. Risk-averse
b. Risk-takers
c. Neutral
d. None of the above
b. Risk Takers
- What is an arrangement to receive cash, goods, or services now and pay for them in the future?
a. Credit
b. Budget
c. Savings
d. Investment
a. Credit
- Which is NOT an advantage of consumer credit?
a. Enables people to enjoy goods and services now
b. Allows people to shop and travel without cash
c. Gives consumers a temptation to overspend
d. Indicates stability and good credit history
c. Gives consumers a temptation to overspend
- What type of money is not backed by a physical commodity and is declared as legal tender by a government?
a. Plastic Money
b. Fiat Money
c. Gold
d. All of the above
b. Fiat Money
- Which type of insurance provides coverage for damage to your own vehicle in case of an accident?
a. Health Insurance
b. Life Insurance
c. Home Insurance
d. Auto Insurance
d. Auto Insurance
- What is the maximum amount of money that an individual can invest in a tax-advantaged retirement account (e.g., 401(k)) in 2023?
a. $5,000
b. $10,000
c. $19,500
d. $50,000
c. $19,500
What type of tax is levied on the income you earn from investments, such as interest, dividends, and capital gains?
a. Sales Tax
b. Property Tax
c. Income Tax
d. Investment Tax
d. Investment Tax
Which of the following best describes a bear market?
a. A market with rising stock prices
b. A market with falling stock prices
c. A market with stable stock prices
d. A market with no stock trading
b. A market with falling stock prices
In financial planning, what does the term “ROI” stand for?
a. Return on Investment
b. Rate of Interest
c. Risk of Inflation
d. Revenue from Operations
a. Return on Investment
What is the primary function of a financial advisor?
a. Providing tax advice
b. Selling insurance policies
c. Helping clients achieve their financial goals
d. Managing government budgets
c. Helping clients achieve their financial goals
Which of the following is considered a short-term financial goal?
a. Saving for retirement
b. Buying a house in five years
c. Paying off credit card debt
d. Funding a child’s college education
c. Paying off credit card debt
What is the term for an investment strategy that involves buying a diversified portfolio of stocks and holding them for the long term?
a. Day Trading
b. Swing Trading
c. Buy and Hold
d. Options Trading
c. Buy and Hold
What type of tax is typically used to fund local government services like schools and roads?
a. Federal Income Tax
b. State Sales Tax
c. Property Tax
d. Capital. Gains Tax
c. Property Tax
- Which of the following is a key component of a comprehensive estate plan?
a. Creating a will
b. Opening a savings account
c. Buying life insurance
d. Investing in stocks
a. Creating a will
- What term describes a sudden and significant increase in the overall price level of goods and services?
a. Inflation
b. Deflation
c. Stagflation
d. Recession
a. Inflation
- What is the primary purpose of a 529 college savings plan?
a. Funding retirement
b. Paying off credit card debt
c. Saving for a child’s education
d. Investing in real estate
c. Saving for a child’s education
Which of the following is an example of a fixed expense?
a. Grocery bills
b. Rent or mortgage
c. Entertainment expenses
d. Dining out at restaurants
b. Rent or mortgage
- What is the term for the interest rate that central banks charge commercial banks for borrowing money?
a. Mortgage Rate
b. Prime Rate
c. Inflation Rate
d. Exchange Rate
b. Prime Rate
Which of the following investments is considered the most liquid?
a. Real Estate
b. Gold
c. Treasury Bonds
d. Cash
d. Cash
- In the context of insurance, what is a “deductible”?
a. The amount you pay out of pocket before insurance coverage kicks in
b. The premium you pay for insurance
c. The maximum coverage amount of an insurance policy
d. The time period during which insurance is in effect
a. The amount you pay out of pocket before insurance coverage kicks in
What type of tax is imposed on the transfer of assets from one person to another upon the death of the asset owner?
a. Income Tax
b. Sales Tax
c. Estate Tax
d. Property Tax
c. Estate Tax
- What is the term for the process of regularly setting aside a portion of your income for future use?
a. Saving
b. Investing
c. Spending
d. Borrowing
a. Savings
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good financial plan?
a. Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
b. Immediate wealth accumulation
c. High-risk investments
d. No need for periodic assessment
a. Flexibility to adapt to changing
What is the term for an investment strategy that involves buying and holding a mix of assets designed to meet specific financial goals?
a. Dollar-Cost Averaging
b. Asset Allocation
c. Risk Tolerance
d. Short Selling
b. Asset Allocation
What term describes the process of monitoring and adjusting your budget to ensure financial goals are met?
a. Financial Forecasting
b. Financial Flexibility
c. Financial Tracking
d. Financial Assessment
c. Financial Tracking
Which type of investment carries the highest risk but also the potential for the highest returns?
a. Savings Account
b. Government Bonds
c. Stocks
d. Certificate of Deposit (CD)
c. Stocks
What is the term for the process of estimating the value of a property or asset?
a. Appraisal
b. Depreciation
c. Valuation
d. Assessment
a. Appraisal
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical credit score?
a. Payment History
b. Credit Utilization
c. Marital Status
d. Length of Credit History
c. Marital Status
Which of the following is a key component of a comprehensive estate plan?
a. Creating a will
b. Opening a savings account
c. Buying life insurance
d. Investing in stocks
a. Creating a will
What term describes a sudden and significant increase in the overall price level of goods and services?
a. Inflation
b. Deflation
c. Stagflation
d. Recession
a. Inflation
Which of the following is an example of a fixed expense?
a. Grocery bills
b. Rent or mortgage
c. Entertainment expenses
d. Dining out at restaurants
b. Rent or mortgage
Which of the following investments is considered the most liquid?
a. Real Estate
b. Gold
c. Treasury Bonds
d. Cash
d. Cash
In the context of insurance, what is a “deductible”?
a. The amount you pay out of pocket before insurance coverage kicks in
b. The premium you pay for insurance
c. The maximum coverage amount of an insurance policy
d. The time period during which insurance is in effect
a. The amount you pay out of pocket before insurance coverage kicks in
What type of tax is imposed on the transfer of assets from one person to another upon the death of the asset owner?
a. Income Tax
b. Sales Tax
c. Estate Tax
d. Property Tax
c. Estate Tax
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good financial plan?
a. Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
b. Immediate wealth accumulation
c. High-risk investments
d. No need for periodic assessment
a. Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
What is the term for the process of regularly setting aside a portion of your income for future use?
a. Saving
b. Investing
c. Spending
d. Borrowing
a. Saving
What term describes a situation where your total debts exceed your total assets?
a. Financial Stability
b. Debt-Free
c. Insolvency
d. Asset Allocation
c. Insolvency
What is the term for an investment strategy that involves buying and holding a mix of assets designed to meet specific financial goals?
a. Dollar-Cost Averaging
b. Asset Allocation
c. Risk Tolerance
d. Short Selling
b. Asset Allocation
What is the term for a sudden and unexpected event that can negatively impact your finances, such as a medical emergency or natural disaster?
a. Windfall
b. Emergency Fund
c. Asset Allocation
d. Liability
b. Emergency Fund
What type of insurance provides coverage for damage to someone else’s property or injuries caused by you or your property?
a. Health Insurance
b. Liability Insurance
c. Homeowners Insurance
d. Disability Insurance
b. Liability Insurance
Which of the following is an advantage of using a credit card for purchases?
a. It allows you to spend beyond your means
b. It can help build a positive credit history
c. It has higher interest rates than loans
d. It does not require monthly payments
b. It can help build a positive credit history
What is the term for the percentage of your income that goes toward paying off debts, such as loans and credit cards?
a. Credit Score
b. Debt-to-Income Ratio
c. Interest Rate
d. Collateral
b. Debt-to-Income Ratio
Which type of insurance provides coverage for damage to your own vehicle in case of an accident?
a. Health Insurance
b. Life Insurance
c. Home Insurance
d. Auto Insurance
d. Auto Insurance
- You earn from investments, such as interest, dividends, and capital gains?
a. Sales Tax
b. Property Tax
c. Income Tax
d. Investment Tax
d. Investment Tax
Which of the following best describes a bear market?
a. A market with rising stock prices
b. A market with falling stock prices
c. A market with stable stock prices
d. A market with no stock trading
b. A market with falling stock prices
In financial planning, what does the term “ROI” stand for?
a. Return on Investment
b. Rate of Interest
c. Risk of Inflation
d. Revenue from Operations
a. Return on Investment
What is the primary function of a financial advisor?
a. Providing tax advice
b. Selling insurance policies
c. Helping clients achieve their financial goals
d. Managing government budgets
c. Helping clients achieve their financial goals
Which of the following is considered a short-term financial goal?
a. Saving for retirement
b. Buying a house in five years
c. Paying off credit card debt
d. Funding a child’s college education
c. Paying off credit card debt
What is the primary purpose of a will in estate planning?
a. To avoid paying taxes on assets
b. To distribute assets according to your wishes c. To create a trust for future generations
d. To sell property at auction
b. To distribute assets according to your wishes
What is the term for a financial product that provides regular payments in retirement, typically purchased with a lump-sum payment?
a. Pension
b. Annuity
c. Mutual Fund
d. Treasury Bond
b. Annuity
What financial concept refers to the increase in an investment’s value over time?
a. Depreciation
b. Appreciation
c. Amortization
d. Deductible
b. Appreciation
In personal finance, what is the “Rule of 72” used for?
a. Calculating monthly
expenses
b. Estimating the time it takes for an investment to double in value
c. Determining credit card interest rates
d. Budgeting for retirement
b. Estimating the time it takes for an investment to double in value