Question 1

The longer it takes for you to pay off a bill, the less interest you pay.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the five Cs of credit, capital refers to the borrower's ability to pay additional debts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A typical grace period offered by many credit card issuers is

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A)   0-10 days.
B)   10-20 days.
C)   20-25 days.
D)   30-40 days.
E)   45-60 days.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following can result from a failure to repay a loan?

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A)   Bankruptcy.
B)   Loss of income or valuable property.
C)   Loss of a good reputation.
D)   Damage to family relationships.
E)   All of the above may result from the failure to repay a loan.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Becka borrowed $100 from her cousin at the rate of 6% per year. If the inflation rate was 2% that year, what is her cousin's actual rate of return on the loan?

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A)   2%
B)   4%
C)   6%
D)   8%
E)   10%F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Consumer credit refers to the use of debit cards for personal needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is often considered to offer the least expensive loans (loans with low interest) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Banks.
B)   Finance companies.
C)   Loan companies.
D)   Parents or family members.
E)   Savings and loan associations.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 8

Peter borrowed $225. He paid $20 interest and a service charge of $3.00. What is his finance charge?

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A)   $3.00
B)   $20.00
C)   $23.00
D)   $225.00
E)   $248.00F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The periodic charge for the use of credit is called

Accepted Answer

A)   A line of credit.
B)   A revolving check credit.
C)   Interest.
D)   A grace period.
E)   Principal.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following questions is NOT needed before deciding how and when to make a major purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do I have the cash I need for the down payment?
B)   Does the purchase fit my budget?
C)   Could I postpone the purchase?
D)   Could I use the credit I need for this purchase in some better way?
E)   All of these questions should be consideredF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Consumer credit may allow businesses to be more efficient or more productive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Suppose you borrow $300 for one year and pay a finance charge of $20. If you repay this loan all at once after one year, what is your average balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   $20
B)   $150
C)   $160
D)   $300
E)   $320F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Credit bureaus get their information from all of the following sources except

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A)   Banks.
B)   Credit card companies.
C)   Finance companies.
D)   References.
E)   Stores.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 14

According to the Fair Credit Billing Act of 1975, a creditor must adjust the disputed amount in your account or tell you why the bill is correct within 30 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the five Cs of credit, capacity refers to the borrower's trustworthiness and stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The finance charge for credit includes all of the following except

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A)   Interest costs.
B)   Services charges.
C)   Credit-related insurance premiums.
D)   Appraisal fees.
E)   The amount borrowed.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

A disadvantage of using credit is the convenience it offers when making a hotel reservation or renting a car.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Closed-end credit is used for a specific purpose and involves a specific amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following electronically subtracts money from your savings or checking account to pay for goods and services?

Accepted Answer

A)   A credit card
B)   Closed-end credit
C)   A debit card
D)   A gift card
E)   A home equity loanF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

FICO scores generally range from

Accepted Answer

A)   100 to 1000.
B)   200 to 700.
C)   350 to 850.
D)   450 to 650.
E)   500 to 1000.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 5: Consumer Credit: Advantages, Disadvantages, Sources, and Costs

According to the Fair Credit Billing Act of 1975, a creditor must adjust the disputed amount in your account or tell you why the bill is correct within 30 days.

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A typical grace period offered by many credit card issuers is

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In the five Cs of credit, capital refers to the borrower's ability to pay additional debts.

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Consumer credit refers to the use of debit cards for personal needs.

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Suppose you borrow $300 for one year and pay a finance charge of $20. If you repay this loan all at once after one year, what is your average balance?

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Which of the following questions is NOT needed before deciding how and when to make a major purchase?

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Which of the following electronically subtracts money from your savings or checking account to pay for goods and services?

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In the five Cs of credit, capacity refers to the borrower's trustworthiness and stability.

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FICO scores generally range from

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Closed-end credit is used for a specific purpose and involves a specific amount.

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Which of the following can result from a failure to repay a loan?

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Credit bureaus get their information from all of the following sources except

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A disadvantage of using credit is the convenience it offers when making a hotel reservation or renting a car.

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Peter borrowed $225. He paid $20 interest and a service charge of $3.00. What is his finance charge?

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The longer it takes for you to pay off a bill, the less interest you pay.

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The periodic charge for the use of credit is called

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The finance charge for credit includes all of the following except

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Which of the following is often considered to offer the least expensive loans (loans with low interest) ?

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Consumer credit may allow businesses to be more efficient or more productive.

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Becka borrowed $100 from her cousin at the rate of 6% per year. If the inflation rate was 2% that year, what is her cousin's actual rate of return on the loan?

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