Question 1

Increased home building results in:

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A)  increased job opportunities.
B)  higher wages.
C)  increased consumer spending.
D)  overall economic expansion.
E)  All of these.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

One aspect of financial planning is to make wise decisions using a plan as to what to purchase and when to purchase it.Which component of financial planning does this deal with?

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A)  Borrowing
B)  Spending
C)  Managing risk
D)  Investing
E)  Retirement and estate planningF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

William Davis has a goal of "saving $60 a month for vacation." William's goal lacks:

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A)  measurable terms.
B)  a realistic perspective.
C)  specific terms.
D)  the type of action to be taken.
E)  a time frame.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Developing and using a budget is part of which component of financial planning?

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A)  Retirement and estate planning
B)  Investing
C)  Spending
D)  Managing risk
E)  PlanningF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Sophia Martin wants to travel around the world.Sophia has three options she can pursue: she could continue to work full time to earn the money she needs for her trip,she could work part time so that she can still earn some money but have the time necessary to complete her trip,or she could take full retirement so that she has all the time necessary to complete her trip.Which step in the financial planning process does this scenario demonstrate?

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A)  Determining her current financial situation
B)  Developing her financial goals
C)  Identifying alternative courses of action
D)  Evaluating her alternatives
E)  Implementing her financial planF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following would cause consumer prices to drop?

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A)  Increased consumer borrowing
B)  Higher spending by consumers
C)  A demand for higher wages
D)  Hidden inflation
E)  Increased supply by business without increased consumer demandF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Reduced spending causes unemployment from staff reduction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Future value calculations involve:

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A)  discounting.
B)  add-on interest.
C)  compounding.
D)  simple interest.
E)  an annuity.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

________ goals relate to personal relationships,health,and education.

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A)  Durable-product
B)  Short-term
C)  Consumable-product
D)  Intangible-purchase
E)  IntermediateF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

________ risk refers to the danger of changes in buying power during times of rising or falling prices.

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A)  Liquidity
B)  Income
C)  Personal
D)  Inflation
E)  Interest RateF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

One aspect of financial planning is to buy stocks,real estate,and mutual funds with the potential for long-term growth.Which component of financial planning does this deal with?

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A)  Borrowing
B)  Spending
C)  Managing risk
D)  Investing
E)  Retirement and estate planningF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Inflation reduces the buying power of the dollar.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Analyzing your current financial position is a part of which step of the financial planning process:

Accepted Answer

A)  Step 1,Determine current financial situation
B)  Step 2,Develop financial goals
C)  Step 3,Identify alternative courses of action
D)  Step 4,Evaluate alternatives
E)  Step 5,Create and implement the action planF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

When an individual makes a purchase without considering the financial consequences of that purchase,he/she ignores the ________ aspect of financial planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  borrowing
B)  risk management
C)  spending
D)  retirement and estate planning
E)  obtainingF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Who is most likely to benefit from inflation?

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A)  Retired people
B)  Lenders
C)  Borrowers
D)  Low-income consumers
E)  GovernmentF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Patrick Jones is interested in purchasing a 65" LED TV for his living room.He knows that right now the TV will cost approximately $500.Patrick wants to borrow the money to purchase the TV but is concerned that interest rates are going to fall in the future.He is worried that he might get stuck with a loan at a high interest rate.What type of risk is Patrick worried about?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflation risk
B)  Interest rate risk
C)  Income risk
D)  Personal risk
E)  Liquidity riskF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Interest on savings is calculated by multiplying the principal amount times the opportunity cost times the annual interest rate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Higher consumer prices are likely to be accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower union wages.
B)  lower interest rates.
C)  lower production costs.
D)  higher interest rates.
E)  higher exports.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

With an inflation rate of 8 percent,prices would double in about ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  6
C)  9
D)  10
E)  12F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The future value of $50 deposited each year for 6 years earning 7 percent would be approximately: Use Exhibit 1-B.(Round time value factors to 3 decimal places and final answer to the nearest dollar amount.)

Accepted Answer

A)  $50
B)  $300
C)  $358
D)  $371
E)  $428F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Exam 1: Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money

Reduced spending causes unemployment from staff reduction.

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________ goals relate to personal relationships,health,and education.

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One aspect of financial planning is to make wise decisions using a plan as to what to purchase and when to purchase it.Which component of financial planning does this deal with?

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One aspect of financial planning is to buy stocks,real estate,and mutual funds with the potential for long-term growth.Which component of financial planning does this deal with?

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When an individual makes a purchase without considering the financial consequences of that purchase,he/she ignores the ________ aspect of financial planning.

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Higher consumer prices are likely to be accompanied by:

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Interest on savings is calculated by multiplying the principal amount times the opportunity cost times the annual interest rate.

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Developing and using a budget is part of which component of financial planning?

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William Davis has a goal of "saving $60 a month for vacation." William's goal lacks:

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Inflation reduces the buying power of the dollar.

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The future value of $50 deposited each year for 6 years earning 7 percent would be approximately: Use Exhibit 1-B.(Round time value factors to 3 decimal places and final answer to the nearest dollar amount.)

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Increased home building results in:

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Analyzing your current financial position is a part of which step of the financial planning process:

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Which of the following would cause consumer prices to drop?

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With an inflation rate of 8 percent,prices would double in about ________ years.

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Future value calculations involve:

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________ risk refers to the danger of changes in buying power during times of rising or falling prices.

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Who is most likely to benefit from inflation?

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Exam 1: Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money

Reduced spending causes unemployment from staff reduction.

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________ goals relate to personal relationships,health,and education.

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One aspect of financial planning is to make wise decisions using a plan as to what to purchase and when to purchase it.Which component of financial planning does this deal with?

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One aspect of financial planning is to buy stocks,real estate,and mutual funds with the potential for long-term growth.Which component of financial planning does this deal with?

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When an individual makes a purchase without considering the financial consequences of that purchase,he/she ignores the ________ aspect of financial planning.

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Higher consumer prices are likely to be accompanied by:

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Interest on savings is calculated by multiplying the principal amount times the opportunity cost times the annual interest rate.

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Developing and using a budget is part of which component of financial planning?

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William Davis has a goal of "saving $60 a month for vacation." William's goal lacks:

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Inflation reduces the buying power of the dollar.

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The future value of $50 deposited each year for 6 years earning 7 percent would be approximately: Use Exhibit 1-B.(Round time value factors to 3 decimal places and final answer to the nearest dollar amount.)

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Increased home building results in:

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Analyzing your current financial position is a part of which step of the financial planning process:

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Which of the following would cause consumer prices to drop?

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With an inflation rate of 8 percent,prices would double in about ________ years.

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Future value calculations involve:

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________ risk refers to the danger of changes in buying power during times of rising or falling prices.

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Who is most likely to benefit from inflation?

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