Question 1

Mike Cook has been receiving calls at work every two hours from a collection company that is trying to collect a past due loan from him.He believes this is harassment and that the collections company is not allowed to do this.Which consumer protection law provides protection from this type of harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
B)  Fair Credit Billing Act
C)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
D)  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
E)  Truth in Lending ActF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which one of the following is an advantage of using credit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potential bankruptcy
B)  Spending beyond your budget
C)  Funding an emergency expense
D)  Committing future income to pay for current purchases
E)  Incurring interest chargesF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

If you have a problem with your credit account,the best solution is to:

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A)  file a lawsuit against the creditor.
B)  solve your problem directly with the creditor.
C)  complain to the Federal Reserve System.
D)  complain to the Board of Governors.
E)  wait for creditor action.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

According to the Credit CARD Act,your credit card company must send you a notice ___days before they can increase your interest rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  45
C)  50
D)  60
E)  90F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

What can you do if your identity is stolen?

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If your identity is stolen,take three ac...

Question 6

Using a credit card,such as Visa or MasterCard,is an example of closed-end credit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gordon Carey uses his Visa card to purchase a new digital camera and lens.What type of credit did Gordon use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Installment sales credit
B)  Installment cash credit
C)  Single lump-sum credit
D)  Open-end credit
E)  Incidental creditF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 8

Which one of the following agencies maintains data about the amount and terms of your credit and your paying habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Reserve Bank in your district
B)  Consumer sentinel network
C)  Federal Trade Commission
D)  Public assistance office
E)  Credit bureauF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

What are the three most common types of closed-end credit?

Accepted Answer

The three most common types of...

Question 10

Debit cards are often called bank cards,ATM cards,cash cards,and check cards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In determining your credit capacity,you first provide for basic necessities within your budget,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  furniture.
B)  home furnishings.
C)  mortgage or rent.
D)  automobile.
E)  durable goods.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Installment sales credit is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct loan of money for personal purposes.
B)  direct loan of money for home improvement.
C)  loan that allows you to receive merchandise such as large appliances or furniture.
D)  direct loan for vacation purposes.
E)  synonym for a single lump-sum credit.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Many banks extend a bank line of credit,which is also called:

Accepted Answer

A)  revolving check credit.
B)  a box of credit.
C)  convenience credit.
D)  installment credit.
E)  single lump-sum credit.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 14

A valuable asset pledged to obtain a loan and subject to seizure upon default to satisfy the debt is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity.
B)  character.
C)  capital.
D)  collateral.
E)  conditions.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

A term that refers to the borrower's assets or net worth is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity.
B)  character.
C)  capital.
D)  collateral.
E)  conditions.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Larry Arnold gets a direct loan of money to go on vacation with his family.He will repay the loan over the next twelve months.What type of credit did Larry use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Installment sales credit
B)  Installment cash credit
C)  Single lump-sum credit
D)  Revolving credit
E)  Incidental creditF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Experts suggest that you spend no more than ____________ percent of your net income (after-tax) on consumer credit payments.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  30
D)  40
E)  50F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which federal consumer credit law regulates the advertising of credit terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
B)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
C)  Fair Credit Billing Act
D)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
E)  Truth in Lending ActF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of using credit is the temptation to overspend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is very specific about how a person's age may be used in credit decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Introduction to Consumer Credit

A valuable asset pledged to obtain a loan and subject to seizure upon default to satisfy the debt is called:

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Debit cards are often called bank cards,ATM cards,cash cards,and check cards.

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In determining your credit capacity,you first provide for basic necessities within your budget,such as:

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Which federal consumer credit law regulates the advertising of credit terms?

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Experts suggest that you spend no more than ____________ percent of your net income (after-tax) on consumer credit payments.

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What can you do if your identity is stolen?

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If you have a problem with your credit account,the best solution is to:

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Using a credit card,such as Visa or MasterCard,is an example of closed-end credit.

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According to the Credit CARD Act,your credit card company must send you a notice ___days before they can increase your interest rate.

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What are the three most common types of closed-end credit?

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Gordon Carey uses his Visa card to purchase a new digital camera and lens.What type of credit did Gordon use?

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is very specific about how a person's age may be used in credit decisions.

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Which one of the following is an advantage of using credit?

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Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of using credit is the temptation to overspend.

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Larry Arnold gets a direct loan of money to go on vacation with his family.He will repay the loan over the next twelve months.What type of credit did Larry use?

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A term that refers to the borrower's assets or net worth is called:

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Which one of the following agencies maintains data about the amount and terms of your credit and your paying habits?

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Many banks extend a bank line of credit,which is also called:

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Installment sales credit is a:

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A valuable asset pledged to obtain a loan and subject to seizure upon default to satisfy the debt is called:

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Debit cards are often called bank cards,ATM cards,cash cards,and check cards.

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In determining your credit capacity,you first provide for basic necessities within your budget,such as:

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Which federal consumer credit law regulates the advertising of credit terms?

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Experts suggest that you spend no more than ____________ percent of your net income (after-tax) on consumer credit payments.

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Using a credit card,such as Visa or MasterCard,is an example of closed-end credit.

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What are the three most common types of closed-end credit?

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is very specific about how a person's age may be used in credit decisions.

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Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of using credit is the temptation to overspend.

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A term that refers to the borrower's assets or net worth is called:

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