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  • Q1
    1. You are at the checkout counter at the local supermarket and use your debit card to pay for your groceries. Where does the money for this purchase come from?
    Your credit card company provides you with a cash advance to cover the cost
    It is deducted directly from your checking account
    Your credit card company covers the cost
    It is deducted from your credit card account
    30s
  • Q2
    2. Jocelyn gets a text alert from the bank that her account balance has dropped below $100 after a series of $20 ATM withdrawals. She has not used her ATM in over a week and wonders what she should do. What would you recommend?
    Wait a week as it is fairly common for the bank to catch mistakes like this
    Check your wallet to be sure your debit card has not been stolen. If you still have it, then you should not worry.
    Contact your bank immediately as it appears that your account may have been hacked
    Wait until your monthly statement arrives so you can check to see if those withdrawals are still there
    30s
  • Q3
    3. Which of the following is a way to access the money in your checking account?
    Taking out cash using your credit card at an ATM machine
    Depositing a paycheck at an ATM
    Receiving a person-to-person payment from your friend
    Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the checkout
    30s
  • Q4
    4. You deposit a birthday check by using the bank app that you have on your smartphone. What is the standard amount of time that you will need to wait in order to get access to these funds?
    30 business days
    Available the same day
    Available immediately
    Usually 1-7 business days later
    30s
  • Q5
    5. Which of the following transactions will REDUCE your checking account balance immediately?
    Writing your monthly rent check which you will mail tomorrow
    Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket
    Using your credit card to pay for your school books
    Depositing a check at a local bank branch
    30s
  • Q6
    6. Which TWO of the following statements are advantages of online banking?
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    B & D
    A & B
    A & C
    B & C
    30s
  • Q7
    7. FDIC Insurance is...
    Required if you want to do online or mobile banking.
    Optional coverage consumers can purchase so that their bank deposits remain safe.
    Protection for bank customers’ deposits up to $250,000, guaranteeing their money is still available if the bank goes out of business.
    Insurance bank branches can buy to protect their business against fraud and scams.
    30s
  • Q8
    8. When signing up for a new checking account, you answer "Yes" to receive overdraft protection. On this day, you have $10 in your account and go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be the outcome resulting from these transactions?
    Your account would be closed
    You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for one or more of the transactions and also will need to repay the bank for the amount overdrawn ($29)
    The bank will provide you five days to add funds to your account to cover the overdraft and no fees will be assessed
    Since you requested overdraft protection, the bank will not allow you to overdraw your account so your debit card will be denied
    30s
  • Q9
    9. How often do customers typically receive a bank statement for their checking account?
    Annually
    Monthly
    Daily
    Weekly
    30s
  • Q10
    10. Which of the following transactions may be missing when you go online to review your checking account balance?
    Automatic payment for your car loan paid two days ago
    ATM cash withdrawal from yesterday
    Check that you mailed to your cousin for his birthday today
    Debit card transaction from purchasing snacks at a local convenience store today
    30s
  • Q11
    11. The largest source of fees for banks when it comes to checking accounts is...
    Wire transfer fees
    Overdraft fees
    Check printing fees
    Interest expense
    30s
  • Q12
    12. While opening your checking account, the bank representative seems very interested in getting you to opt in for overdraft protection. What might explain his motivation?
    He may be receiving a sales commission for every customer who opts in to get overdraft protection
    He is required by law to sign you up for overdraft protection
    He wants to minimize the fees you might pay to the bank
    He knows that once you decide to opt into overdraft protection, you cannot opt out
    30s
  • Q13
    13. Jillian is a high school student who typically earns $275 every two weeks at her part-time job. She is responsible for paying her own cell phone bill, gas when she drives her mom’s car, and costs of going out with friends. She wants to set a low balance alert. What amount probably makes the most sense for Jillian?
    $500
    $5
    $5000
    $50
    30s
  • Q14
    14. Which of the following is TRUE about checking accounts?
    Banks can change the fee policies as long as they put the changes in writing and notify you
    Banks cannot change the fee policies on your account while it is open
    They must pay an interest rate of at least 1% annually
    Banks can only change the fee policies on your account once per year, between Jan 1 and Jan 31st
    30s
  • Q15
    15. When signing up for a new checking account you answer "No" and opt out of overdraft protection. On this day, you have $10 in your account and go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be the outcome resulting from these transactions?
    Your account will be closed
    Since you turned down overdraft protection, the bank will not allow you to overdraw your account so your card will be denied in these 3 instances
    You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for EACH transaction and need to repay the bank the funds overdrawn ($29) + interest
    The bank will provide you with five days to add funds to your account to cover the overdraft but will not charge you any fees
    30s

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