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Dollars And Sense Unit 2 Test Review MC
Test Description: Unit 2 Debt Test Multiple Choice Questions
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining a FICO score?
A
using credit cards
B
getting a personal loan from the bank
C
paying cash for all purchases
D
taking out a mortgage on a house
2) Which of the following is not a good idea for getting out of debt?
A
get a part time job or work overtime
B
sell something
C
quit borrowing money
D
Borrow money from your parents to pay for the debt
3) Which of the following items cannot be done with a debit card but can be done with a credit card?
A
purchase something online
B
Go into debt
C
rent a car
D
purchase an airline ticket
4) What factors affect a credit score?
A
new debt
B
duration of debt
C
type of debt
D
all of these
5) Which of the following is not a recommended step in the Drive Free method of purchasing a car?
A
Place your savings in a mutual fund so that your money can make more money
B
Explore new car dealerships for the best interest rate
C
Plan your purchase in advance using the sinking fund method of saving
D
Start with an inexpensive car and gradually move up in car value as your savings increase
6) Which of the following is not recommended in the debt snowball method of getting out of debt?
A
Attack your debt with intensity
B
Every extra dollar you get should be thrown at the largest debt first
C
List your debts in order from smallest to largest balance and focus on paying the smallest one first
D
Every time you pay off a debt, you add its old minimum payment to your next debt payment
7) What is paycheck garnishment?
A
Process by which the holder of a mortgage sells the property of a homeowner who has fallen behind on payments.
B
A court-ordered attachment that allows a lender to take monies owed directly from a borrower's paycheck
C
Process of taking something back for failure to make payments
D
A legal procedure for dealing with debt problems of individuals and businesses
8) Which of the following best summarizes how the use of a credit card for purchases instead of cash can change one's spending behavior.
A
Studies show that there is no change in spending behavior whether a person uses cash or credit
B
People typically spend less when they know what they that they are earning credit card rewards
C
Spending behavior does not matter as long as you pay off the credit card balance each month
D
Studies show that consumers typically spend more when using credit as opposed to cash purchases
9) Which of the following is not a credit myth?
A
The lottery and other forms of gambling will make you rich
B
Borrowing money can have serious consequences and prevent you from building wealth
C
You have arrived financially once you get approved for a credit card
D
Debt is a tool and should be used to create prosperity
10) If you do not have a FICO score, what factors will determine whether or not you qualify for a mortgage?
A
None o these; You cannot get a mortgage without a credit history
B
Amount of your down payment and employment history
C
History of rental and utility payments
D
History of payments, down payment, and employment history
11) A credit score is intended to measure:
A
The risk of your not repaying debt
B
Your financial success
C
The amount of money you have in the bank
D
Your income level
12) Individual account information is removed from your credit report seven years after the last activity on the account, except for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which stays on your credit report for:
A
5 years
B
10 years
C
20 years
D
1 year
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