⭐Module 1-5 Final Exam

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Passing score: 80% (32 correct answers).

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FINAL EXAM — Part 1 Financial Literacy Certification

Modules 1–5 Comprehensive Assessment

Total Questions: 40 Passing Score: 80% (32 correct) Format: Multiple Choice

FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS (with correct answers)

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MODULE 1 — Money Basics (8 Questions)

1. What is the difference between income and expenses?

A. Income is money spent; expenses are money earned B. Income is money earned; expenses are money spent C. Both are the same D. Income only includes cash Correct: B

2. Which of the following is a “need”?

A. Streaming services B. Eating out C. Rent or mortgage D. New clothes for fun Correct: C

3. What percentage of income is recommended for savings?

A. 5% B. 10% C. 20% D. 50% Correct: C

4. What is the purpose of a budget?

A. To restrict spending B. To track money and make a plan C. To avoid bills D. To increase debt Correct: B

5. What is an emergency fund?

A. Money for vacations B. Money for unexpected expenses C. Money for shopping D. Borrowed money Correct: B

6. How much should an emergency fund ideally cover?

A. One week B. One month C. 3–6 months D. One year Correct: C

7. Which helps prevent overspending?

A. Ignoring bills B. Using credit cards for everything C. Following a budget D. Spending first, saving later Correct: C

8. Needs vs. wants helps you:

A. Spend more B. Save less C. Make smarter financial decisions D. Increase debt Correct: C

MODULE 2 — Banking & Saving (8 Questions)

9. What is the main purpose of a checking account?

A. Long-term savings B. Everyday spending C. Investing D. Storing cash Correct: B

10. What is the main purpose of a savings account?

A. Daily purchases B. Earning interest C. Paying rent D. Buying groceries Correct: B

11. What does FDIC insurance protect?

A. Investments B. Credit scores C. Bank deposits D. Debit card rewards Correct: C

12. What does APY stand for?

A. Annual Payment Yield B. Annual Percentage Yield C. Average Payoff Year D. Annual Personal Yield Correct: B

13. Which account typically earns interest?

A. Checking B. Savings C. Debit D. Credit Correct: B

14. Which is a benefit of online banking?

A. Slower access B. No transfers C. Easy mobile deposits D. No security Correct: C

15. A mobile wallet allows you to:

A. Withdraw cash B. Pay with your phone C. Apply for loans D. Increase credit limits Correct: B

16. Online banks often offer higher APYs because:

A. They have more fees B. They have lower overhead C. They are unsafe D. They don’t allow deposits Correct: B

MODULE 3 — Credit & Credit Cards (8 Questions)

17. What is a credit score?

A. Your income B. Your bank balance C. A measure of credit trustworthiness D. Your yearly spending Correct: C

18. What factor impacts your credit score the most?

A. Job title B. Payment history C. Age D. Number of debit cards Correct: B

19. What is credit utilization?

A. Number of loans B. Percentage of credit used C. Cash withdrawals D. Debit card usage Correct: B

20. Good credit utilization is:

A. 80% B. 50% C. Under 30% D. 100% Correct: C

21. What does APR represent?

A. Annual Payment Rate B. Annual Percentage Rate C. Average Personal Rating D. Annual Payoff Return Correct: B

22. Minimum payments cause:

A. No interest B. Faster payoff C. Longer debt + more interest D. Automatic score increases Correct: C

23. Responsible credit card use leads to:

A. Higher debt B. Lower score C. Building credit + rewards D. More fees Correct: C

24. Which is NOT part of your credit score?

A. Payment history B. Credit utilization C. Length of credit history D. Salary Correct: D

MODULE 4 — Loans & Debt Management (8 Questions)

25. Personal loans are often used for:

A. Groceries B. Debt consolidation C. Daily spending D. Entertainment Correct: B

26. Auto loans are:

A. Unsecured B. Backed by the vehicle C. Used for homes D. Used for tuition Correct: B

27. A mortgage is:

A. A vacation loan B. A home loan C. A car loan D. A medical loan Correct: B

28. DTI measures:

A. Savings B. Income C. % of income used for debt D. Credit limit Correct: C

29. Student loans are used for:

A. Cars B. Tuition C. Groceries D. Vacations Correct: B

30. Bad debt example:

A. Low-interest mortgage B. Payday loan C. Student loan D. Auto loan Correct: B

31. Avoiding bad debt requires:

A. Borrowing more B. Ignoring terms C. Understanding interest D. Maxing out cards Correct: C

32. Lenders check DTI to see:

A. Entertainment spending B. How much debt you can manage C. Your rewards D. Your savings Correct: B

MODULE 5 — Investing Basics (8 Questions)

33. The purpose of investing is:

A. Spend money B. Grow money C. Avoid saving D. Increase debt Correct: B

34. Compound interest is:

A. Interest only on deposits B. Interest on deposits + interest earned C. Loan interest D. A bank fee Correct: B

35. Higher-risk investments usually mean:

A. Lower reward B. Higher reward C. No reward D. Guaranteed returns Correct: B

36. Diversification means:

A. Putting money in one investment B. Spreading investments C. Avoiding investing D. Only using savings accounts Correct: B

37. An ETF is:

A. A loan B. A savings account C. A fund holding many investments D. A credit card program Correct: C

38. A common retirement investment account is:

A. Checking B. 401(k) C. Auto loan D. Mortgage Correct: B

39. Starting early helps because:

A. You earn less B. Compound interest grows more C. You avoid taxes D. You skip saving Correct: B

40. Risk vs. reward means:

A. Higher risk can mean higher reward B. Lower risk always means higher reward C. All investments are equal D. Investing has no risk Correct: A

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