AnswersOR-Grade 8 US HistoryMaking Spending Decisions

Making Spending Decisions — Unit test Answers

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3

When an insurance company needs to provide a payout, the money is removed from

A
the consumer’s income.
B
a bank loan.
C
a pool of funds.
D
the consumer’s account.
4

Which type of insurance policy would someone get to protect others only?

A
health insurance
B
life insurance
C
property insurance
D
disability insurance
5

In what way does a deductible help an insurance company?

A
It adds to the company’s pool of funds.
B
It increases consumers' insurance premiums.
C
It lowers the payout the company has to make.
D
It reduces consumers' co-payments.
6

Which is always a cost when buying insurance?

A
premium
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
payout
8

Roland has purchased a new tablet. How can he reduce the risk of damage or misuse? Choose three correct answers.

A
by using a screen protector
B
by letting his toddler play with it
C
by using an antivirus app
D
by using a protective case
E
by letting his friends borrow it
9

Under which circumstance would someone need disability insurance?

A
A person's suitcase was stolen and valuables were lost.
B
A person has contracted the flu and needs a prescription.
C
A person was in a car accident and cannot work for several months.
D
A person's house was seriously damaged during a natural disaster.
10

How can an insurance company make a profit by taking in premiums and making payouts?

A
The value of the premiums the company takes in is higher than the value of the payouts it makes.
B
The value of the premiums the company takes in is equal to the value of the payouts it makes.
C
The company only makes payouts from a pool of funds, not from individual premiums.
D
The company issues its policies to individuals who are unlikely to require payouts.

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