Request edit access
JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.
Personal Finance Chapters 8 & 9 Test A
* Indicates required question
Email
*
Record my email address with my response
A debit card is the same as a credit card.
*
True
False
Lunches, medical bills, personal care items, and clothing are all examples of
*
income
fixed expenses
variable expenses
investments
Banks rarely charge fees to their customers to cover operating costs.
*
True
False
A house payment is an example of
*
income
fixed expenses
variable expenses
investments
Items of value that a person owns are called ____.
*
assets
disposable income
liabilities
net worth
An orderly program for spending, saving, and investing the money you receive is known as a(n) _____.
*
maker
overdraft
payee
financial plan
When a person changes the terms of an offer, she or he has made a(n)
*
agreement
acceptance
counteroffer
exchange
A _________ is a safe place to keep stocks and bonds, deeds, and other important documents.
*
home file cabinet
safe at work
safe deposit box
hotel safe
A(n) _____ is the record of checks written and deposits made in a checking account, kept by the depositor.
*
canceled check
cashier's check
checkbook register
negotiable instrument
To prepare your personal budget, you should first list sources of money you expect to receive, known as income.
*
True
False
A _________ endorsement results when the payee signs over a check to a third person.
*
blank
special
restrictive
joint
Intentional misrepresentation of a material fact is called
*
duress
mistake
undue influence
fraud
Minors are not considered competent parties to enter into an agreement, unless they are married (emancipated).
*
True
False
It is important to reconcile your checkbook immediately when you receive the bank statement.
*
True
False
When your assets are greater than your liabilities, you are said to be
*
responsible
insolvent
solvent
rich
A(n) _____ occurs when a depositor writes a check on an account that is insufficient to cover a check.
*
maker
overdraft
payee
financial plan
A(n) _____ is one that has been processed by the bank and has been subtracted from the depositor’s account.
*
canceled check
cashier's check
checkbook register
negotiable instrument
A major reason for financial planning is to prevent careless spending.
*
True
False
Checks over _________ old may not be honored by a bank.
*
two weeks
four weeks
three months
six months
A check drawn against the bank’s own funds is a _____.
*
canceled check
cashier's check
checkbook register
negotiable instrument
Net worth is calculated by subtracting your variable expenses from your fixed expenses.
*
True
False
Most financial institutions offer online and telephone banking services.
*
True
False
A _________ endorsement results when the payee signs on the back For Deposit Only and signs his or her name.
*
blank
special
restrictive
joint
Fixed expenses do not change; variable expenses change according to needs and short-term goals.
*
True
False
A(n) _____ is an organized plan whereby you match your expected income with expenses and savings.
*
budget
consideration
database
spreadsheet
Receipts and documents showing income and expenses should be kept in a safe place because they are proof or evidence to use in the event of an audit.
*
True
False
When you subtract your debts (liabilities) from the total amount of things you own (assets), the difference is known as _____.
*
assets
disposable income
liabilities
net worth
A personal property inventory is most commonly used for
*
proof of loss from fire, theft, or property damage
a car loan application
a credit card application
an employment application
Anything of value exchanged as part of a contract is called _____.
*
budget
consideration
database
spreadsheet
Which of these is a liability?
*
car
car loan
stereo
savings account
To open an account, either checking or savings, you first must fill out and sign a signature authorization form.
*
True
False
The IRS can audit your tax returns for a period of _________ year(s), except in the case of fraud, where there is no time limit.
*
one
three
six
ten
A co-signer is not responsible for your debt if you fail to pay.
*
True
False
Original documents, such as insurance policies and wills, should be kept in a safe deposit box.
*
True
False
Amounts of money owed to others, also known as debts, are called _____.
*
assets
disposable income
liabilities
net worth
Submit
Page 1 of 1
Clear form
This form was created inside of Jcs.k12.oh.us.
Does this form look suspicious?
Report
Forms
Help and feedback
Contact form owner
Help Forms improve
Report