Question 1

A "free" checking account with a minimum balance of $500 has an opportunity cost of lost interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding debit and credit card liability is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A credit card carries more risk of loss to the cardholder.
B)  A debit card carries more risk of loss to the cardholder.
C)  There is no cardholder liability if either type of card is lost.
D)  The Federal Government insures losses on credit but not debit cards.
E)  The Federal Government insures losses on debit but not credit cards.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which is an advantage of investing in Series EE U.S.Savings Bonds?

Accepted Answer

A)  When a bond is cashed,the earned interest is exempt from federal income taxes.
B)  Interest is not taxed by the federal government until the bond is cashed.
C)  The interest rate on the bond is adjusted to keep up with inflation.
D)  Series EE Bonds can be sold at a profit on the open bond market.
E)  The rates on Series EE Bonds are usually higher than the rates offered on stocks or corporate bonds.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

The more frequent the compounding,the less a person will earn on a savings account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An all-purpose account that provides several services is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  NOW account.
B)  asset management account.
C)  EFT account.
D)  mutual funD.
E)  money market account.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Sue deposited $1,000 in an account paying 3 percent interest.The inflation rate is 5 percent.What is the buying power of the account after one year?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1,050
B)  $1,030
C)  $1,000
D)  $980
E)  $950F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

A certificate of deposit usually has:

Accepted Answer

A)  high interest-rate risk.
B)  low safety for savers.
C)  limited liquidity.
D)  a variable rate of return.
E)  no minimum deposit amount.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Tim Gleason has set up a legal agreement that allows the First State Bank of Orlando to manage funds set aside for his daughter's college education.What type of financial service is Tim using?

Accepted Answer

A)  payment service
B)  savings service
C)  borrowing service
D)  trust service
E)  asset managementF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Nate Rogers deposited $5,000 in a 3-year bank CD which pays six percent interest.What type of financial service is Nate using?

Accepted Answer

A)  payment service
B)  savings service
C)  borrowing service
D)  trust service
E)  asset managementF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a deposit institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  life insurance company
B)  investment company
C)  mortgage company
D)  pawnshop
E)  credit unionF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

A trust has the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A)  solving a person's financial problems
B)  obtaining low-interest loans
C)  handling daily money management activities
D)  managing the assets of a person
E)  improving a person's budgeting skillsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Comparison of earnings for different savings plans can best be accomplished using the:

Accepted Answer

A)  discounted present value.
B)  compounded rate of return.
C)  net present value.
D)  annual percentage yielD.
E)  after-tax rate of return.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following institutions is organized primarily to provide loans to purchase homes?

Accepted Answer

A)  life insurance company
B)  finance company
C)  mortgage company
D)  pawnshop
E)  investment companyF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

What is the rate that commercial banks charge large corporations for loans called?

Accepted Answer

A)  prime
B)  discount
C)  mortgage
D)  treasury bond
E)  corporate bondF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

In the bank reconciliation process,service fees should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  added to the bank statement balance.
B)  subtracted from the bank statement balance.
C)  added to the checkbook balance.
D)  subtracted from the checkbook balance.
E)  ignored.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

What type of account would you expect to provide the poorest yield?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certificate of deposit.
B)  Passbook savings account.
C)  Money market account.
D)  Money market funD.
E)  CD.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The major service offered by investment companies is:

Accepted Answer

A)  interest-bearing checking accounts.
B)  variable-rate loans.
C)  credit card accounts.
D)  savings bonds.
E)  mutual funds.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

A $200 savings account that earns $13 interest in a year has a yield of ____________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  6.00
B)  13.00
C)  7.00
D)  11.25
E)  6.50F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

An advantage credit unions may have over other financial institutions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  interest-bearing checking accounts.
B)  low-cost personal loans.
C)  flexible-rate loans.
D)  credit cards.
E)  variable-rate savings plans.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 20

What are the main types of financial institutions used by consumers?

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Exam 5: Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Accounts

A "free" checking account with a minimum balance of $500 has an opportunity cost of lost interest.

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The major service offered by investment companies is:

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An advantage credit unions may have over other financial institutions is:

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A $200 savings account that earns $13 interest in a year has a yield of ____________ percent.

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What are the main types of financial institutions used by consumers?

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What is the rate that commercial banks charge large corporations for loans called?

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In the bank reconciliation process,service fees should be:

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Sue deposited $1,000 in an account paying 3 percent interest.The inflation rate is 5 percent.What is the buying power of the account after one year?

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Which is an advantage of investing in Series EE U.S.Savings Bonds?

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Which of the following statements regarding debit and credit card liability is correct?

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A trust has the purpose of:

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Comparison of earnings for different savings plans can best be accomplished using the:

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Which of the following is a deposit institution?

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The more frequent the compounding,the less a person will earn on a savings account.

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An all-purpose account that provides several services is a(n) :

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Tim Gleason has set up a legal agreement that allows the First State Bank of Orlando to manage funds set aside for his daughter's college education.What type of financial service is Tim using?

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Nate Rogers deposited $5,000 in a 3-year bank CD which pays six percent interest.What type of financial service is Nate using?

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Which of the following institutions is organized primarily to provide loans to purchase homes?

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A certificate of deposit usually has:

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What type of account would you expect to provide the poorest yield?

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