Question 1

Which CD pays earnings based on the stock market?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bump-up
B)  Indexed
C)  Callable
D)  Global
E)  PromotionalF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Savings compounded ____________ would have the highest effective yield.

Accepted Answer

A)  daily
B)  annually
C)  semi-annually
D)  monthly
E)  weeklyF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Certificate of deposit earning 3% compounded semiannually
B)  Savings account earning 3% compounded annually
C)  Money market account earning 3% compounded monthly
D)  Money market fund earning 3% compounded monthly
E)  Savings account earning 3% compounded semiannuallyF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Determine the rate of return on a savings account in which you deposited $300.00 and earned $6.00 in interest after one year.

Accepted Answer

A)  5.00%
B)  0.05%
C)  2.00%
D)  0.20%
E)  18.00%F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

A regular savings account usually offers a higher rate of return to savers than other savings plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Purchasing a new CD upon maturity of the current CD is commonly referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a CD portfolio.
B)  rolling over.
C)  refinancing.
D)  calling a CD.
E)  bumping up.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

This type of savings plan is usually considered to be very liquid:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bonds
B)  Stocks
C)  Certificate of deposit
D)  Regular savings account
E)  All of theseF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is organized as a corporation and owned by stockholders?

Accepted Answer

A)  credit unions
B)  investment companies
C)  mutual savings banks
D)  savings and loan associations
E)  commercial banksF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Josh earned $120 on $1500 invested in a high yield money market account.He is taxed at 28% of his earnings.What is the effective yield on his investment?

Accepted Answer

Josh earned 8% ($120/$1500)on his high y...

Question 10

The business hours and location of a financial institution refer to the ____________ factor of selecting a financial institution.

Accepted Answer

A)  safety
B)  cost
C)  compounding
D)  liquidity
E)  convenienceF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

An asset management account typically offers the following service:

Accepted Answer

A)  online banking.
B)  checking.
C)  borrowing.
D)  investing.
E)  All of theseF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

To avoid high fees for cash loans,a person should avoid borrowing from a:

Accepted Answer

A)  credit union.
B)  savings and loan association.
C)  pawnshop.
D)  commercial bank.
E)  mutual savings bank.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

A ____________ endorsement would be used if a person is presenting a check in order to obtain cash.

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictive
B)  common
C)  special
D)  blank
E)  documentedF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

What is the rate that the Federal Reserve banks charge financial institutions for loans called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prime rate
B)  Discount rate
C)  Mortgage rate
D)  Treasury bond rate
E)  Corporate bond rateF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is a drawback of a money market fund from an investment company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penalty if money is withdrawn early
B)  Lower rate of interest if redeemed within the first five years
C)  Minimum required holding period
D)  Not covered by FDIC insurance
E)  Taxed at a higher rate than other investmentsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following institutions makes loans based on the value of tangibles possessions,such as jewelry and other valuables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life insurance company
B)  Finance company
C)  Mortgage company
D)  Pawnshop
E)  Investment companyF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Using a "debit card" to make purchases means you are spending your own funds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The storage of funds for future use is a purpose of ____________,which include savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

Accepted Answer

A)  trust
B)  borrowing
C)  credit card
D)  time deposits
E)  cash checkingF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Time deposits are another name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  checking accounts.
B)  loans and charge accounts.
C)  savings accounts.
D)  government securities.
E)  profits earned by a financial institution.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Checking accounts are frequently referred to as ____________ deposits.

Accepted Answer

A)  common
B)  time
C)  current
D)  loan
E)  demandF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 5: Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Accounts

The business hours and location of a financial institution refer to the ____________ factor of selecting a financial institution.

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Josh earned $120 on $1500 invested in a high yield money market account.He is taxed at 28% of his earnings.What is the effective yield on his investment?

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Time deposits are another name for:

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Which of the following institutions makes loans based on the value of tangibles possessions,such as jewelry and other valuables?

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Determine the rate of return on a savings account in which you deposited $300.00 and earned $6.00 in interest after one year.

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Using a "debit card" to make purchases means you are spending your own funds.

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Which of the following is a drawback of a money market fund from an investment company?

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Which CD pays earnings based on the stock market?

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Checking accounts are frequently referred to as ____________ deposits.

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To avoid high fees for cash loans,a person should avoid borrowing from a:

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What is the rate that the Federal Reserve banks charge financial institutions for loans called?

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Savings compounded ____________ would have the highest effective yield.

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A regular savings account usually offers a higher rate of return to savers than other savings plans.

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

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An asset management account typically offers the following service:

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A ____________ endorsement would be used if a person is presenting a check in order to obtain cash.

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Which of the following is organized as a corporation and owned by stockholders?

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Purchasing a new CD upon maturity of the current CD is commonly referred to as:

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The storage of funds for future use is a purpose of ____________,which include savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

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This type of savings plan is usually considered to be very liquid:

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