Budgeting — Unit test Answers

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Which describes a set amount of pay received by a worker over the course of a year?

A
tuition
B
expense
C
salary
D
hourly wage
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This table compares the requirements for a career as an athletic trainer or an air traffic controller. A student who is interested in becoming an air traffic controller will make

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A
more money than an athletic trainer but will have a harder time finding a job.
B
more money than an athletic trainer and will have an easier time finding a job.
C
less money than an athletic trainer but will have an easier time finding a job.
D
less money than an athletic trainer and will have a harder time finding a job.
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Through the successful study of personal finance, an individual will be

A
better prepared to calculate financial risks
B
able to spend available assets.
C
faced with long-term challenges.
D
more likely to avoid high opportunity costs.
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What is one difference between a vocational school and on-the-job training?

A
A vocational school degree takes one year to earn. On-the-job training takes two or more years.
B
A vocational school degree takes weeks or months to earn. On-the-job training takes two years or fewer.
C
A vocational school is usually paid for by the worker. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the employer.
D
A vocational school is usually paid for by the employer. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the worker.
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What is the job outlook for a US postal worker?

A
The career is growing and will provide more opportunities over time.
B
The career is growing and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
C
The career is shrinking and will provide more opportunities over time.
D
The career is shrinking and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
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What is the definition of gross income?

A
amount of income saved per year
B
amount earned before deductions
C
amount of tax deducted from income
D
amount received after deductions
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Emma has decided that she needs to assess the risk and return of buying an extended warranty for her new laptop for school. Which of these practical questions should she ask herself to assess the risk? Select three options.Will the warranty cover the cost of any physical damage?Should I buy a different model?Would it be better for me to buy a desktop computer?Is the cost of replacement less than the cost of the warranty?Is the laptop worth the extra expense of the warranty?

A
Will the warranty cover the cost of any physical damage?
B
Should I buy a different model?
C
Would it be better for me to buy a desktop computer?
D
Is the cost of replacement less than the cost of the warranty?
E
Is the laptop worth the extra expense of the warranty?
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What term is used to describe an individual's money and personal property?

A
budget
B
income
C
assets
D
finances
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Which of these qualify as variable expenses? Choose three answers.clothing purchasesloan paymentmonthly groceriesapartment rentmedical bills

A
clothing purchases
B
loan payment
C
monthly groceries
D
apartment rent
E
medical bills
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grossdiscretionarynet

A
gross
B
discretionary
C
net
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Which best describes the purpose of recording past income and spending in a budget?

A
to know the historic cost of goods
B
to serve as the basis for future planning
C
to learn why having savings is important
D
to learn why expenditures are likely to increase
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The best reason to record income at the top of a budget is

A
to easily add expenses to it.
B
to know how much money is available.
C
to avoid spending too much money.
D
to see that is is more important than expenses.

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