Question 1

What are the two basic types of credit? Give examples of both.

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Question 2

The accuracy of credit reports has worsened recently.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When you cosign a loan,you are being asked to guarantee this debt.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Department stores and gasoline companies are good places to obtain your first credit card.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the 5 Cs of credit,capacity refers to the borrower's attitude toward his or her credit obligations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In determining your credit capacity,you first provide for basic necessities,such as:

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A)  furniture.
B)  home furnishings.
C)  mortgage or rent.
D)  automobile.
E)  durable goods.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Installment sales credit is a loan that allows you to receive high-priced items,such as large appliances or furniture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Another name for open-end credit is:

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A)  revolving credit.
B)  a box of credit.
C)  convenience credit.
D)  installment credit.
E)  single lump-sum credit.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The Fair Credit Billing Act sets the procedures for promptly correcting billing errors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Affan Chawdry has monthly net income of $1,050.He has a house payment of $450 per month,a car loan with payments of $250 per month,a Visa card with payments of $50 per month,and a credit card with a local department store with payments of $100 per month.What is Affan's debt payments-to-income ratio?

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A)  2.63
B)  1.24
C)  0.81
D)  0.38
E)  0.50F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which consumer credit law prohibits abusive,deceptive,and unfair practices by debt collectors?

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A)  Fair Credit Billing Act
B)  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
C)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
D)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
E)  Truth in Lending ActF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which federal consumer credit law starts all credit applicants off on the same footing?

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A)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
B)  Truth in Lending Act
C)  Fair Credit Billing Act
D)  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
E)  Equal Credit Opportunity ActF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

If you have incorrect information in your credit file:

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A)  you can't really do much about it.
B)  you have no legal remedies.
C)  credit bureaus are not required to change it.
D)  there are legal remedies available to you.
E)  don't worry because it will not affect your ability to borrow money.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

If your monthly net (after-tax) income is $1,500,what should be your maximum amount spent on credit payments?

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A)  $200
B)  $300
C)  $400
D)  $500
E)  $600F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Describe the federal law that protects you from billing mistakes.

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Question 16

A good example of closed-end credit is:

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A)  a credit card issued by a department store.
B)  a credit card issued by VISA or MasterCard.
C)  the use of overdraft protection at a bank.
D)  the use of a cashier's check to pay for a purchase.
E)  a mortgage loan.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which federal consumer credit law regulates the advertising of credit terms?

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A)  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
B)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
C)  Fair Credit Billing Act
D)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
E)  Truth in Lending ActF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Karen Price is 55 years old,divorced,and has worked at her current job for five years.She is interested in looking at her credit report.Which of the following pieces of information should she find in that report?

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A)  the address of the house she lived in as a child
B)  a loan for furniture she paid off 12 years ago
C)  the outstanding balance on the Visa card she has today
D)  the names and addresses of her grown children
E)  the fact that she was late paying her electric bill 8 years agoF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

How can you protect yourself against debit/credit card fraud?

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Question 20

Many retailers use open-end credit.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The Fair Credit Billing Act sets the procedures for promptly correcting billing errors.

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If you have incorrect information in your credit file:

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When you cosign a loan,you are being asked to guarantee this debt.

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Installment sales credit is a loan that allows you to receive high-priced items,such as large appliances or furniture.

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If your monthly net (after-tax) income is $1,500,what should be your maximum amount spent on credit payments?

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Which federal consumer credit law regulates the advertising of credit terms?

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In determining your credit capacity,you first provide for basic necessities,such as:

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A good example of closed-end credit is:

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The accuracy of credit reports has worsened recently.

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What are the two basic types of credit? Give examples of both.

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Department stores and gasoline companies are good places to obtain your first credit card.

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Karen Price is 55 years old,divorced,and has worked at her current job for five years.She is interested in looking at her credit report.Which of the following pieces of information should she find in that report?

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In the 5 Cs of credit,capacity refers to the borrower's attitude toward his or her credit obligations.

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Which consumer credit law prohibits abusive,deceptive,and unfair practices by debt collectors?

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Which federal consumer credit law starts all credit applicants off on the same footing?

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Another name for open-end credit is:

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Describe the federal law that protects you from billing mistakes.

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