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Managing Financial Information — Unit test Answers

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4

Which action is the most important for managing credit effectively?

A
Minimize your debt by paying off what you owe as soon as possible.
B
Open several credit cards to increase your borrowing limit.
C
Make only the minimum payment each month to avoid late fees.
D
Avoid checking your credit report to prevent score changes.
5

Martin receives an e-mail about a money-making opportunity from a sender who asks for his bank account number. The best way to avoid having his identity stolen is to

A
contact the government and report the e-mail.
B
delete the e-mail and mark it as spam.
C
open the e-mail and follow the steps outlined.
D
contact the police and file a phishing report.
8

Which statement best describes the role of a credit agency?

A
It tracks the use of credit for lenders.
B
It predicts future earning potential for lenders.
C
It teaches how to make smart financial decisions.
D
It shows how saving money makes financial sense.
9

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?

T
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.
10

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.
13

Why might variable expenses change a great deal at different times of year?

A
Heating and cooling costs might vary considerably.
B
Income taxes and withholdings may increase or decrease.
C
Car loan payments become higher in certain seasons.
D
Discretionary spending may rise when fixed expenses rise.
14

Sara is 16 years old and would like to open a bank account. What will she need in addition to her parent or guardian? Select four answers.

A
government-issued ID or birth certificate
B
high school diploma
C
money to start the account
D
social security number or immigration form
E
proof of address
16

Which is an example of an income deduction?

a
an unexpected salary cut
w
wages lost due to illness
v
vacation budget
r
retirement savings
17

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
18

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A
variable
B
fixed
C
uncertain
19

Which statement is true of both mortgages and auto loans?

A
They are riskier than student loans for lenders.
B
They do not require a minimum payment.
C
They are secured loans and generally require a down payment.
D
They have higher interest rates than credit cards.
21

Which information is included on a person’s credit report? Check all that apply.money owed to a relativecurrent credit cards and loanstotal amount of money owedwhether bills are paid on timehow much money lenders will loaninterest rates for different loans

A
money owed to a relative
B
current credit cards and loans
C
total amount of money owed
D
whether bills are paid on time
E
how much money lenders will loan
F
interest rates for different loans

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