Question 1

Nick Boss has a savings account with $550 in it. He knows that he can withdraw this money whenever he wishes. This would be an example of:

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A)   money management.
B)   an opportunity cost.
C)   a limited asset.
D)   a liquid asset.
E)   net worth analysis.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which one of the following illustrates an insolvent situation?

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A)   Assets $56,000; annual expenses $60,000
B)   Assets $78,000; net worth $22,000
C)   Liabilities $45,000; net worth $6,000
D)   Assets $40,000; liabilities $45,000
E)   Annual cash inflows $45,000; liabilities $50,000F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

A person has $1,250 in liabilities, monthly savings of $200, and monthly gross income of $2,500. What is the person's savings ratio?

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A)   0.52
B)   0.08
C)   2.35
D)   0.16
E)   12.58F) A) and C)
G) C) and D) B

Question 4

Total earnings of a person minus the deductions for taxes and other items is called:

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A)   budgeted income.
B)   gross pay.
C)   net worth.
D)   total revenue.
E)   take-home pay.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 5

The current financial position (including net worth)  of an individual or family is best presented with the use of a(n) :

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A)   budget.
B)   cash flow statement.
C)   balance sheet.
D)   bank statement.
E)   time value of money report.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

When preparing her monthly budget, Marge Kent has a total spending allowance of $4,600. Each month she pays $1,200 in rent, $60 for cable television and Internet service, and $240 for her auto loan. What percentage of her budget goes for these fixed expenses?

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A)   6 percent
B)   12 percent
C)   27 percent
D)   33 percent
E)   40 percentF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

What types of financial records and documents should be kept in a safe deposit box?

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Question 8

Allen Arnold has determined that the amount of money he spends on his mortgage payment, car insurance payment, and cable bill totals $1,200 each month. What type of expenses has Allen determined with this calculation?

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A)   Current liabilities
B)   Long term liabilities
C)   Net worth
D)   Variable expenses
E)   Fixed expensesF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Definite financial obligations are referred to as:

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A)   fixed expenses.
B)   variable expenses.
C)   cash flow.
D)   insolvency.
E)   budget variance.F) All of the above
G) B) and D) A

Question 10

A person's net worth is the difference between the value of the items owned and the amounts owed to others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are considered to be personal financial statements?

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A)   Budget and credit card statements
B)   Balance sheet and cash flow statement
C)   Checkbook and budget
D)   Tax returns
E)   Bank statement and savings passbookF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Definite financial obligations are referred to as variable expenses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Insolvency is a result of having more liabilities than assets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ben Chase needs to pay off some of his debts over the next few months. Which item on his balance sheet would help him decide what amounts are due in the near future?

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A)   Budget variance
B)   Investment assets
C)   Long-term liabilities
D)   Current assets
E)   Current liabilitiesF) C) and E)
G) D) and E) E

Question 15

Patricia McDonald has determined the following information about her own financial situation. Her checking account is worth $850 and her savings account is worth $1,200. She owns her own home that has a market value of $98,000. She has furniture and appliances worth $12,000 and a home computer and laptop worth $3,300. She has a car worth $12,500 and owes $7,800 on her auto loan. She has also purchased some stock worth $5,500 and she has a retirement account worth $38,550. What is the total value of her assets?

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A)   $2,050
B)   $98,000
C)   $27,800
D)   $44,050
E)   $171,900F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

If expenses for a month are greater than income, an increase in net worth will result.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Improvements in a person's financial position are the result of:

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A)   increased liabilities.
B)   reductions in earnings.
C)   increased savings and investments.
D)   increased purchases on credit.
E)   lower amounts deposited in savings.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which one of the following is the best example of a long-term goal for a young couple?

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A)   A new car
B)   Reduction of amounts owed on credit cards
C)   Increased savings
D)   Income for retirement
E)   Funds for a vacationF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

A home file should be used for:

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A)   storing all financial documents and records.
B)   financial records for current needs.
C)   documents that require maximum security.
D)   obsolete financial documents.
E)   records that are difficult to replace.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Liquid assets refer to:

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A)   amounts that must be paid soon.
B)   cash and other items that are easily converted to cash.
C)   total income available to a family for spending.
D)   the value of investments.
E)   amounts on which taxes must be paid.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 3: Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting

Nick Boss has a savings account with $550 in it. He knows that he can withdraw this money whenever he wishes. This would be an example of:

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Which one of the following illustrates an insolvent situation?

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A person has $1,250 in liabilities, monthly savings of $200, and monthly gross income of $2,500. What is the person's savings ratio?

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Total earnings of a person minus the deductions for taxes and other items is called:

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The current financial position (including net worth) of an individual or family is best presented with the use of a(n) :

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When preparing her monthly budget, Marge Kent has a total spending allowance of $4,600. Each month she pays $1,200 in rent, $60 for cable television and Internet service, and $240 for her auto loan. What percentage of her budget goes for these fixed expenses?

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What types of financial records and documents should be kept in a safe deposit box?

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Allen Arnold has determined that the amount of money he spends on his mortgage payment, car insurance payment, and cable bill totals $1,200 each month. What type of expenses has Allen determined with this calculation?

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Definite financial obligations are referred to as:

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A person's net worth is the difference between the value of the items owned and the amounts owed to others.

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Definite financial obligations are referred to as variable expenses.

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Insolvency is a result of having more liabilities than assets.

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If expenses for a month are greater than income, an increase in net worth will result.

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Improvements in a person's financial position are the result of:

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Which one of the following is the best example of a long-term goal for a young couple?

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A home file should be used for:

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Liquid assets refer to:

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Exam 3: Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting

Nick Boss has a savings account with $550 in it. He knows that he can withdraw this money whenever he wishes. This would be an example of:

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Which one of the following illustrates an insolvent situation?

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A person has $1,250 in liabilities, monthly savings of $200, and monthly gross income of $2,500. What is the person's savings ratio?

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Total earnings of a person minus the deductions for taxes and other items is called:

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The current financial position (including net worth) of an individual or family is best presented with the use of a(n) :

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When preparing her monthly budget, Marge Kent has a total spending allowance of $4,600. Each month she pays $1,200 in rent, $60 for cable television and Internet service, and $240 for her auto loan. What percentage of her budget goes for these fixed expenses?

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What types of financial records and documents should be kept in a safe deposit box?

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Allen Arnold has determined that the amount of money he spends on his mortgage payment, car insurance payment, and cable bill totals $1,200 each month. What type of expenses has Allen determined with this calculation?

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Definite financial obligations are referred to as:

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A person's net worth is the difference between the value of the items owned and the amounts owed to others.

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Which of the following are considered to be personal financial statements?

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Definite financial obligations are referred to as variable expenses.

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Insolvency is a result of having more liabilities than assets.

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Ben Chase needs to pay off some of his debts over the next few months. Which item on his balance sheet would help him decide what amounts are due in the near future?

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If expenses for a month are greater than income, an increase in net worth will result.

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Improvements in a person's financial position are the result of:

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Which one of the following is the best example of a long-term goal for a young couple?

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A home file should be used for:

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Liquid assets refer to:

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