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When can a credit agency release someone’s credit information in Florida?

A
when an employer requests it
B
when a consumer authorizes it
C
when a lender asks for it
D
when a security freeze is put on it
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bankruptcy
B
payment
C
dissolution
D
cancellation
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monitor
B
flag
C
freeze
D
cancel
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A
She pays her bills on time and has a higher amount of debt.
B
She has a lot of debt with a history of making late payments.
C
She pays her bills on time and has a lower amount of debt.
D
She has a lot of money and tends to pay her bills on time.
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Which statement best describes how lenders determine borrowing conditions for a customer?

A
They access the customer’s credit reports.
B
They see how large of a down payment the customer makes.
C
They look into how much the customer has saved for emergencies.
D
They access the customer’s work history.
6

The Jones family would like to buy a home, but they have a large amount of debt that has led to a weak credit score. What step could the Jones family take to improve their credit?

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They could ask a credit agency for assistance with paying off debt.
T
They could declare bankruptcy to eliminate the debt they owe.
T
They could hire a financial adviser to figure out how to pay off their debt.
T
They could ask creditors to defer loans while they apply for a mortgage.
7

Which person is a victim of identity theft?

S
Suzie, whose e-mail was stolen and used to apply for a credit card from a major retailer
M
Michael, whose credit score was stolen and used to make a down payment on a home
P
Pam, whose smartphone was stolen and used to make a mortgage payment
T
Thomas, whose credit card information was stolen and maxed out at a jewelry store
8

Which of these scenarios most puts Margaret at risk of identity theft?

A
Margaret manages her bank account through its website while using a restaurant’s public wifi.
B
Margaret manages her bank account by calling her bank directly and using personal information for identification.
C
Margaret manages her bank account by visiting a local branch and signing paperwork for the bank teller.
D
Margaret manages her bank account by keeping personal records to compare to the bank’s records.
9

Checking a credit report is a good way to

A
know whether credit is improving.
B
reduce the amount of money owed.
C
determine which debts to pay off.
D
decrease interest payments.
10

The safest way for someone to make an online purchase is to

A
ask friends what websites are secure.
B
check with the government first.
C
buy from a reputable website.
D
visit a locally run website.

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