20 questions
When you are deciding what to buy, you should not...
compare the unit price of similar items.
read reviews from unbiased sources.
assume that buying the cheapest item is the smartest choice.
wait for sales to get the best price.
When you are deciding what to buy, you should...
pick the cheapest item to get the best deal.
pick the most expensive item to get the best quality.
trust influencers to pick the best items for you.
compare the unit price of items similar to the one you want.
How is an advertisement different from a comment from a regular consumer?
It isn’t any different.
The advertisement is likely one-sided.
The advertisement may have been posted by the seller.
The advertisement is made by an influencer who gets paid.
How is a post from a social media influencer different than a comment from a regular consumer?
It isn’t any different.
The post by the influencer is likely one-sided.
The post by the influencer may have been posted by the seller.
The influencer is paid to post the product.
What is one of the best ways to get reliable information about a product?
Follow a social media influencer
Look for the advertisements
Search online reviews
Ask someone who has never used it
Which example shows an advantages of owning a car over leasing one?
Smaller monthly payments and good warranty to cover repairs.
Expiring warranty means that you will get to handle repair payments.
No restrictions on the number of miles to drive and the ability to customize, or make changes to the car.
You will drive a fairly new car for a limited period of time.
What is the best reason for why someone would want to lease a house instead of buy one?
They want full responsibility of all repairs.
They want to be able to hopefully make money when they sell the place.
They are planning on living there for a short period of time.
They want to avoid rent increases and dealing with a landlord.
A pack of 24 pencils is more expensive than 12 pencils, but why could buying the 24 pack be the better deal?
The price of each pencil, or the unit price, is actually cheaper in the 12 pack.
The price of each pencil, or the unit price, is actually cheaper in the 24 pack.
The 24 pack comes with a carrying case.
This statement is false. Buying fewer pencils will always be a better deal.
The price of a single item within a group of items is known as the ______________ of the item.
group price
item price
unit price
total price
Why is figuring out the unit price of something useful when shopping?
It helps you check to see if the price is correct.
It helps you locate items in the store.
It helps you determine the best deal.
It determines if a coupon is still usable.
Which payment option is not accepted online?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
Which payment option takes money out of your bank immediately?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
Which payment option could have interest charged to you?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
What are possible red flags or signs of a scam when buying a car?
Being told your financing fell through
Lengthy negotiations
Charging of excessive fees
Both A and C
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of owning a car?
Smaller down and monthly payments than leasing a car.
Drive unlimited number of miles
Flexibility to be able to customize it
Yours to keep and sell when you wish
Which housing option gives you more freedom and more responsibility?
Leasing a house.
Borrowing a house.
Buying a house.
Housesitting
Leasing a car may be a better option than buying a car if...
you travel great distances regularly.
you have enough money for a large down payment.
you don't plan on having it for long and don't want to worry about regular maintenance.
you want the extended warranty and maintenance because you plan on having the car for a while.
Which payment option can offer additional security like fraud protection?
Cash
Check
Debit Card
Credit Card
Which method of payment actually is a form of borrowing money that needs to be paid back later?
Cash
Credit Card
Debit Card
Check
Which forms of payment is linked to a bank account which limits the amount of money you can spend to balance in your account?
Cash & credit cards
Checks & debit cards
Debit card & credit cards
Credit cards & checks