77 questions
When a person uses an ATM card to obtain money from a checking account, the money is deducted from this account
30 days after the withdrawal is made.
as soon as the withdrawal is made.
24 hours after the withdrawal is made.
24 hours after the withdrawal is made.
David bought stock for $4,000 and one year later he sold it for $1,000. The sale resulted in a:
Yield
Capital Loss
Market value
Price Earning
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) insures accounts in:
Commercial banks
Credit unions
Brokerage firms
Savings banks
The primary sources of income for most people between the ages of 20 and 35 who are not living on a pension or social security are:
Salaries, wages, and tips
Dividends and interest
Profits from business
Rents
A type of electronic funds transfer (EFT) is:
An ATM transaction
A deposit made with a bank teller
Not widely used by consumers
A transaction made with a check
Shares of stock are also known as:
Bonds
Money market funds
Debts
Equities
How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) protect consumers?
It insures consumer deposits even if a banking system fails
It ensures that banks make a profit for investors
It guarantees consumers a livable income
It grants credit to consumers in need
How can the Federal Reserve implement expansionary monetary policy?
Reduce aggregate demand
Increasing money in circulation
Increase government spending
Trying to generate a budget surplus
Which of these can have a negative impact on someone's financial goals?
Dropping out of high school
Getting a low-interest loan for a car
Using credit cards to build a good credit score
Getting a full-time job while attending college
The Federal Reserve would try to implement an expansionary monetary policy through which measure?
Reducing aggregate demand
Increasing currency in circulation
Increasing government spending
Trying to generate a budget surplus
Not being able to have all of the goods and/or services that you want because people have endless wants, but goods and services aren't endless. So people are forced to make choices.
Scarcity
Trade
Standard of Living
Human Resources
The most highly valued opportunity or alternative forfeited when a choice is made
Trade
Specialization
Interdependence
Opportunity Cost
Courtney’s Hair Palace is a small, locally owned beauty salon in Olean. This represents what type of business?
corporation
partnership
sole proprietorship
Sophia is starting her own coffee shop. What economic term would best describe Sophia and what does that term mean?
Consumer – a person who uses or consumes goods
Partnership – partner in the lemonade stand
Entrepreneur- - person who takes a risk to start a new company
The social science concerned with how resources are distributed is called
Sociology
Statistics
Psychology
Economics
A spending plan is called a
Budget
Tax
Income
Party
Who is this "Father of Capitalism"?
Karl Marx
Adam Smith
Maddie is paid $10 an hour and Jeremy is paid $20 an hour. In economic terms, why is Jeremy paid more than Maddie?
Wants and Needs
Scarcity and Opportunity Cost
Supply and Demand
Corporate and Private
Michael went to the Shoe Department last night and purchased a new pair of sandals for $35. Which function of money was exhibited here?
Unit of Measurement
Store of Value
Medium of Exchange
Barter
Trade with another person instead of paying with money?
budget
barter
trade
An oven at a bakery is an example of which factor of production?
labor
entrepreneurship
natural resource
capital
Not being able to have all of the goods and/or services that you want because people have endless wants, but goods and services aren't endless. So people are forced to make choices.
Scarcity
Trade
Standard of Living
Human Resources
In a market economy, the opportunity to make a profit for providing a good or service is called
incentive
inflation
inducement
interest
1. A ________________ __________________ ____________________ occurs when the marginal benefits of a choice are greater than the marginal costs.
darn good decision
rational economic decision
super fantastic realization
production possibility shift
Individuals own the means of production in a _____________________ economy.
market
traditional
command
barter
The government owns the means of production in a ________________ economy.
market
mixed
command
traditional
At what price would there be a surplus of this good?
above equilibrium price
at equilibrium price
below equilibrium price
A tax on income to fund the social security benefits to most Americans who are retired, sick, or too disabled to work, and to families of workers who have died.
FICA - Medicare
FICA - Social Security
Federal Income Tax
State Income Tax
Is the total amount you earn before any deductions are subtracted.
Net Pay
Gross Pay
Income
Taxes
What's a pay period?
The length of time for which an employee's wages are calculated; most are weekly, bi-weekly, twice a month or monthly.
It's a time sheet.
a paper document issued by an employer to pay an employee for services rendered
If you worked 40 hours per week at $10 per hour, what is your gross income for the week?
$227
$4000
$40
$400
What is opportunity cost?
the value of the next best option that is not selected when a choice is made.
there is not enough of it.
things people make to earn money.
actions people do to earn money.
This Economics term refers to the things you use to create goods and services.
Resources
Materials
Wants
Scarcities
When "wants are greater than the resources available to satisfy them," it is called...
Scarcity
Needs
Opportunity Cost
None of these answers
A disadvantage of buying a new car is it loses value faster than a used car. This is called
Capital gain
Inflation
Depreciation
Amortization
True or False: Buying a new car is always better than buying a used car.
True
False
The term __________ refers to a decrease in the value of property as a result of use and age
capitalized cost reduction
decprecitation
amortization
residual value
Three kinds of data that the computer at the reporting agency has are ...
a person's background
a person's history of borrowing and repayment
a person's employment record
a person's family background
Bonds issued by local governments for improvement projects
Municipal
Savings
Treasury
Junk
Location stockbrokers trade the best stocks in the USA
New York Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
If you sold stock for a cheaper price than you purchased it for, you experienced...
Capital Loss
Capital Gain
Dividends
Bull
Higher risk but a chance of higher returns.
stocks
bonds
Owned by members or employees of a local employer
Bank
Credit Union
Both
NCUA provides deposit insurance
Bank
Credit Union
Both
Which of the following financial services is best suited for saving money over a period of years?
Certificate of Deposit
Checking Account
Money Market Account
Stocks
Which of the following demonstrates price equilibrium? There can be more than one correct answer.
The shorter amount of time you pay on a loan the more interest you will pay.
True
False
A blueprint for handling all aspects of your money, such as spending, saving, investing, and establishing credit, is called _____________.
a budget
personal financial planning
an allowance
a credit card
What does the acronym "SMART" stand for in setting financial goals?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
Simple, Maintainable, Attainable, Responsible, and Timely
Smart, Manageable, Attractive, Relevant, and Time-bound
Single, Money, Approach, Restraint, Thorough
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) insures accounts in:
Commercial banks
Credit unions
Brokerage firms
Savings banks
A friend asks you to go to the bank to co-sign a loan. Co-signing a loan means
when your friend repays the loan, both he and you have an improvement in your credit rating.
if your friend does not repay the loan, you are legally required to pay
you are warning the bank that your friend is a risk.
you are promising the bank that your friend will repay the loan.
Match this definition to the appropriate word: A technique that reduces risk by allocating investments across various financial instruments, industries, and other categories.
Diversification
Risk
Investing
Funds
Someone who can tolerate a risky investment would:
Wake up in the middle of the night worrying about the investment
Be very concerned that a downturn would wipe out the long-term gains
Understand that an investment that fell when the entire market fell was not necessarily a bad investment
Keep all money in a savings account at a bank for long-term growth
What is the word for investing in lots of different types of stocks, bonds, etc?
Diversification
Paying yourself first
Budgeting
power investing
Name one factor that determines your auto insurance. (a)
A stone hits your windshield. Which type of coverage would likely cover this expense?
Collision
Liability
Comprehensive
None
Nike, New Balance, and Adidas all produce athletic shoes. In the athletic shoe market, there are many producers, a lot of similar products, few barriers to entry, and firms have only some control over prices. What type of market structure does the athletic shoe industry have?
perfect competition
oligopoly
monopoly
monopolistic competition
An oven at a bakery is an example of which factor of production?
labor
entrepreneurship
natural resource
capital
As prices increase demand...
decreases
escalates
increases
stays the same
Who is the maker of goods?
Producer
Consumer
Scarcity
Supply Chain
Who is the purchaser of goods?
Consumer
Producer
Economist
Supply Chain
What is a simple definition of demand?
Price increases means demand will decrease
The power of a product for sales
When there is not enough stock
Simply put a shortage.
Not being able to have all of the goods and/or services that you want because people have endless wants, but goods and services aren't endless. So people are forced to make choices.
Scarcity
Trade
Standard of Living
Human Resources
Specialization increases productivity because...?
It Lets Workers Gain Expertise In Their Assigned Tasks
It Makes The Workers "Special"
It Lets Workers Socialize With Other Workers
It Gives The Workers Extra Pay
What is the only way to pay no interest on credit card purchases?
Pay minimum payment on time every month.
Pay the full balance on time every month.
Staying under 50% of your maximum balance.
Not making any new purchases if you have a balance.
A loan that is secured with collateral will generally have a (a) rate than an unsecured loan.
This type of retirement fund has you put in money that has already been taxed but lets it grow and get taken out tax free when you retire?
Roth IRA
401 K
HMO
PPO