Question 1

The add-on interest calculation uses this formula: Interest = Principal × Rate of interest × Time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are signs of financial trouble except

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A)   You use savings to pay for necessities such as food and utilities.
B)   You receive second and third payment due notices from creditors.
C)   You exceed the credit limits on your credit cards.
D)   You pay your credit card bills in full each period.
E)   The total balance on your credit cards increases every month.

Question 3

A trade-off of credit is that it increases the amount of money that will be available to spend in the future.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define three of the following:
a.Finance charge
b.Annual percentage rate
c.Simple interest
d.Minimum monthly payment
e.Add-on interest method

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Definitions are given here:
a.Finance ch...

Question 5

Rich received a $5,000 loan from the bank.The manager set up a 6% loan using the simple interest formula for one year,but with two payments.What is the interest for his second payment?

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Since this loan is being paid ...

Question 6

If you want to file a complaint against a bank,you

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A)   Must have an account at the bank.
B)   Must have at least $100,000 invested in the bank.
C)   Must have a checking or savings account with the bank.
D)   Do not need to have an account at the bank.
E)   Must have a loan outstanding at the bank.

Question 7

Which of the following items should be shredded to protect yourself from identity theft?

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A)   Magazines
B)   Papers with personal information
C)   Envelopes
D)   Privacy notices that are received with credit card statements
E)   Newspaper ads

Question 8

Credit reports can be obtained for all of the following reasons except

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A)   In response to a court order.
B)   In connection with a credit transaction.
C)   For underwriting of insurance.
D)   Inquiry by a neighbor.
E)   For some legitimate business need.

Question 9

A credit card holder who pays off his balances in full each month is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   An impulsive lender.
B)   A convenience user.
C)   A home equity holder.
D)   A convenience user AND a home equity holder.
E)   All of these are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following is the only online source authorized to provide a free credit report each year at your request?

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A)   www.annualcreditscore.com
B)   www.freecreditreport.com
C)   www.onlinecreditreport.com
D)   www.freecreditscore.com
E)   www.annualcreditreport.com

Question 11

FICO and VantageScore are two methods used to judge creditworthiness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Economists recognize consumer credit as a major force in the American economy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Installment sales credit is a loan that allows a consumer to purchase high-priced items such as large appliances or furniture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rachel Johnson went to the ATM to withdraw $200 cash with her debit card.She inadvertently pulled out her credit card instead,not realizing the expenses for cash advances.If her credit card company charges a cash advance fee of 4% and interest at 22% APR,what are the total fees she will pay for her mistake?

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Cash advance fee = 4% × $200 =...

Question 15

Which of the following can result from a failure to repay a loan?

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A)   Bankruptcy.
B)   Loss of income.
C)   Loss of a good reputation.
D)   Damage to family relationships.
E)   All of these answers may be a result of the failure to repay a loan.

Question 16

Home equity loans

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A)   Are based on the original purchase price of a home.
B)   Have interest that is tax-deductible.
C)   Do not have any security attached to the loan.
D)   Have a 60-day grace period.
E)   Are the most expensive loans available.

Question 17

Cassie received an $8,000 loan from the bank.The manager set up a 10% loan using the simple interest formula for one-year,but two payments.What are her total payments for the loan?

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Since this loan is being paid in two ins...

Question 18

Paul borrowed $200 to be repaid in one year.He paid 10% interest and a service charge of $3.00.What is his finance charge?

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A)   $3.00
B)   $20.00
C)   $23.00
D)   $200.00
E)   $223.00

Question 19

Contrast a credit card with a debit card.

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A credit card essentially is a short-ter...

Question 20

Which of the following electronically subtracts money from your savings or checking account to pay for goods and services?

Accepted Answer

A)   A credit card
B)   Closed-end credit
C)   A debit card
D)   A gift card
E)   A home equity loan

Exam 5: Consumer Credit: Advantages, Dis-Advantages, Sources, and Costs

Which of the following is the only online source authorized to provide a free credit report each year at your request?

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Credit reports can be obtained for all of the following reasons except

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The add-on interest calculation uses this formula: Interest = Principal × Rate of interest × Time.

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If you want to file a complaint against a bank,you

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Home equity loans

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Rich received a $5,000 loan from the bank.The manager set up a 6% loan using the simple interest formula for one year,but with two payments.What is the interest for his second payment?

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Since this loan is being paid ...
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A credit card holder who pays off his balances in full each month is known as

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Cassie received an $8,000 loan from the bank.The manager set up a 10% loan using the simple interest formula for one-year,but two payments.What are her total payments for the loan?

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Since this loan is being paid in two ins...
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Economists recognize consumer credit as a major force in the American economy.

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Which of the following items should be shredded to protect yourself from identity theft?

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Cash advance fee = 4% × $200 =...
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Which of the following can result from a failure to repay a loan?

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Which of the following electronically subtracts money from your savings or checking account to pay for goods and services?

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Contrast a credit card with a debit card.

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A credit card essentially is a short-ter...
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FICO and VantageScore are two methods used to judge creditworthiness.

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Define three of the following: a.Finance charge b.Annual percentage rate c.Simple interest d.Minimum monthly payment e.Add-on interest method

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Definitions are given here:
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Installment sales credit is a loan that allows a consumer to purchase high-priced items such as large appliances or furniture.

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All of the following are signs of financial trouble except

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Paul borrowed $200 to be repaid in one year.He paid 10% interest and a service charge of $3.00.What is his finance charge?

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A trade-off of credit is that it increases the amount of money that will be available to spend in the future.

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Exam 5: Consumer Credit: Advantages, Dis-Advantages, Sources, and Costs

Which of the following is the only online source authorized to provide a free credit report each year at your request?

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Credit reports can be obtained for all of the following reasons except

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The add-on interest calculation uses this formula: Interest = Principal × Rate of interest × Time.

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If you want to file a complaint against a bank,you

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Home equity loans

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Rich received a $5,000 loan from the bank.The manager set up a 6% loan using the simple interest formula for one year,but with two payments.What is the interest for his second payment?

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A credit card holder who pays off his balances in full each month is known as

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Cassie received an $8,000 loan from the bank.The manager set up a 10% loan using the simple interest formula for one-year,but two payments.What are her total payments for the loan?

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Economists recognize consumer credit as a major force in the American economy.

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Which of the following items should be shredded to protect yourself from identity theft?

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Which of the following can result from a failure to repay a loan?

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Which of the following electronically subtracts money from your savings or checking account to pay for goods and services?

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Contrast a credit card with a debit card.

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FICO and VantageScore are two methods used to judge creditworthiness.

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Define three of the following: a.Finance charge b.Annual percentage rate c.Simple interest d.Minimum monthly payment e.Add-on interest method

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Installment sales credit is a loan that allows a consumer to purchase high-priced items such as large appliances or furniture.

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Paul borrowed $200 to be repaid in one year.He paid 10% interest and a service charge of $3.00.What is his finance charge?

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A trade-off of credit is that it increases the amount of money that will be available to spend in the future.

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