Question 1

When it comes to savings, most Canadians

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A)  have an adequate emergency fund.
B)  use severaldifferent savings techniques.
C)  find saving difficult.
D)  keep substantial amounts in a regular savings account.
E)  reduce the amount they save during their workinglife.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Payments that do not vary from month to month are ____________ expenses.

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A)  fixed
B)  current
C)  variable
D)  luxury
E)  budgetedF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

During the last month, Mary Jane had expenses of $5,000 and an increase in net worth of $700.This means Mary Jane's income for the month was:

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A)  $700.
B)  $4,300.
C)  $5,000.
D)  $5,700.
E)  $5,200.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

If a family plannedto spend $370 for food during March but only spent $348, this difference would be referred to as a

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A)  surplus.
B)  deficit.
C)  fixed living expense.
D)  budget reduction.
E)  contribution to net worth.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

A cash flow statement reports a person's or a family's

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A)  net worth.
B)  current income and payments.
C)  plan for spending.
D)  value of investments.
E)  balance of savings.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Insolvency is a result of having an unequalbalance of tangible and intangible goods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following financial documents would most likely be stored in a safety deposit box?

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A)  Company pensioninformation
B)  Personal financial statements
C)  Warranties
D)  Birth, marriage and death certificates
E)  Checking accountstatementsF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Definite financial obligations are referred to as variable expenses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Opportunity costs are only associated with money management decisions involving long-term financial security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A budget is a record of how a person or family has spent their money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The main purposeof a budget is to help you

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A)  Live within your income and spend your money wisely
B)  Prioritize and attain your financial goals
C)  Prepare for financial emergencies
D)  Develop wise financial management habits
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A personal cash flow statement presents income and outflows of cash for a given time period, such as a month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Janice spends a total of $1,900 a month to cover all living expenses.Which of the following would represent the maximum suggested acceptable emergency fund?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zero
B)  $1,900
C)  $3,800
D)  $11,400
E)  $5,700F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

A person's net worth would increase as a result of

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A)  increased value on investments
B)  reduced earnings.
C)  increased spending for current living expenses.
D)  decreased value of personal possessions.
E)  increased amountsowed to others.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Common reasonsfor saving money include:

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A)  To set aside money for irregular and unexpected expenses
B)  To pay for the replacement of expensive items, such as appliances or an automobile, or to have money for a down payment on a house
C)  To buy specialitems, such as home video or recreational equipment, or to pay for a vacation
D)  To providefor long-term expenses, such as the education of children or retirement.
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following would be considered a long-term liability?

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A)  A charge accountpayment
B)  A 36 month car loan
C)  An installment loan
D)  An amount due for taxes
E)  The amount due on a credit cardF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Comparison shopping can save you money and improve the quality of your purchases but uses up something of value you cannot replace: your time is an example of a(n) :

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A)  Opportunity cost
B)  Cash flow management
C)  Spending habits
D)  Savings planE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Furniture, jewelry, and an automobile are examples of liquid assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Janice spends a total of $1,500 a month to cover all living expenses.Which of the following would represent the minimum appropriate emergency fund?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1,500 to $4,500
B)  $3,000 to $7,500
C)  $4,500 to $9,000
D)  $5,000 to $10,000
E)  $6,000 to $12,000F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Investments are funds set aside for:

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A)  Short term needs
B)  Long term needs
C)  Both short and long term needs
D)  Moderate term needs
E)  EmergenciesF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 2: Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting

Comparison shopping can save you money and improve the quality of your purchases but uses up something of value you cannot replace: your time is an example of a(n) :

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Opportunity costs are only associated with money management decisions involving long-term financial security.

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Definite financial obligations are referred to as variable expenses.

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A person's net worth would increase as a result of

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If a family plannedto spend $370 for food during March but only spent $348, this difference would be referred to as a

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Insolvency is a result of having an unequalbalance of tangible and intangible goods.

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Investments are funds set aside for:

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Payments that do not vary from month to month are ____________ expenses.

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Janice spends a total of $1,900 a month to cover all living expenses.Which of the following would represent the maximum suggested acceptable emergency fund?

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Which of the following would be considered a long-term liability?

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A budget is a record of how a person or family has spent their money.

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When it comes to savings, most Canadians

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Which of the following financial documents would most likely be stored in a safety deposit box?

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During the last month, Mary Jane had expenses of $5,000 and an increase in net worth of $700.This means Mary Jane's income for the month was:

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Common reasonsfor saving money include:

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Furniture, jewelry, and an automobile are examples of liquid assets.

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A personal cash flow statement presents income and outflows of cash for a given time period, such as a month.

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Janice spends a total of $1,500 a month to cover all living expenses.Which of the following would represent the minimum appropriate emergency fund?

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A cash flow statement reports a person's or a family's

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The main purposeof a budget is to help you

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