WISE TEST EXAM TEST WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
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WISE TEST EXAM TEST WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
In order to get spending under control, a person should
first
A. seek help on investing from a financial planner.
B. consult a credit counseling service.
C. create a budget of current income and expenses.
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WISE TEST EXAM TEST WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. C In order to get spending under control, a person should
first
A. seek help on investing from a financial planner.
B. consult a credit counseling service.
C. create a budget of current income and expenses.
D. subscribe to financial newsletters and magazines.
2. C Comparison shopping for a car is necessary because
A. each dealer sells cars with different colors.
B. lenders want to be sure consumers get the best price.
C. the price for the car can vary a great deal.
D. it is a requirement to qualify for car insurance.
3. B Financial planners generally stress the importance of
starting to save and invest early because
A. a person can stop saving at age 40.
B. of the power of compounding and appreciation.
C. there are fewer bills to pay when a person is young.
D. a person will not need insurance.
4. A An important feature of a good financial goal is that the
goal
A. has a specific time frame.
B. is appropriate for the person's age.
C. can last throughout the person's life.
D. will take at least ten years for the person to achieve.
5. B Purchasing power decreases and it costs more money to
buy goods when there is
A. a bear market.
B. inflation.
C. deflation.
D. a bull market.
6. C What strategy can help a person achieve her goal to buy
a house?
A. Using credit cards to pay for expenses.
B. Paying for large purchases in cash.
C. Following a budget that allows for savings.
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D. Applying for more credit cards to increase her credit
score.
7. C A college student has to live on a tight budget. Before
making a decision to buy the newest cell
phone, which question should he ask himself first?
A. Is the new cell phone cheaper than the one being
used?
B. Is the new cell phone on sale?
C. Is the new cell phone a need or a want?
D. Will my friends like the new cell phone?
8. B Which of the following quotes is sound financial advice?
A. "He who hesitates is lost."
B. "A penny saved is a penny earned."
C. "Don't put off today what can be done tomorrow."
D. "The window of opportunity may only open once."
9. D Fixed expenses include
A. food.
B. vacations.
C. entertainment.
D. rent.
10. A Mandatory deductions from a person's paycheck include
A. federal withholding tax and FICA.
B. school taxes and contributions to a retirement account.
C. regressive taxes and employee automatic savings.
D. property taxes and employee benefits.
11. B When should a person begin contributing to a retirement
plan?
A. Before deciding to start a family.
B. As young as possible.
C. At age 50.
D. Upon collecting Social Security.
12. B Which of the following is the source of income for most
people aged 20-35?
A. Dividends.
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B. Wages/salary.
C. Rent.
D. Mortgage payments.
13. C The U.S. government agency responsible for the collec-
tion and enforcement of federal taxes is
known as
A. Federal Reserve System (Fed).
B. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
C. U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
D. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
14. D When a person has a balanced budget that includes
savings then
A. net income = discretionary income.
B. total expenses = savings.
C. total income = total expenses - savings.
D. total expenses + savings = total income.
15. B Why do financial advisors recommend that a person save
at least 10% of each paycheck?
A. To have more money for wants not needs.
B. To build wealth.
C. To be able to pay bills on time.
D. To be able to support worthwhile charities.
16. B The "time value of money" means that
A. money paid out today has less value than if the money
is paid out in the future.
B. money received today is worth more than the same
amount of money received in the
future.
C. the more time a person has to save, the lower the return
on the money.
D. the longer money is held, the less likely it will be spent.
17. B When a person receives a book store gift card, she can
use it to
A. buy a book at any store.
B. buy a book from that store.
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