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Managing Your Personal Finances 7th Edition by Joan S. Ryan - Test Bank

Managing Your Personal Finances 7th Edition by Joan S. Ryan - Test Bank   Instant Download - Complete Test Bank With Answers     Sample Questions Are Posted Below   1. A canceled check is one that has been processed by the bank.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True   2. Floating a check …

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Managing Your Personal Finances 7th Edition by Joan S. Ryan – Test Bank

 

Instant Download – Complete Test Bank With Answers

 

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. A canceled check is one that has been processed by the bank.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

2. Floating a check is illegal in most states.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

3. Writing a future date on a check is called postdating.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

4. Paying bills online is generally considered slower and riskier than writing checks.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False

 

5. When depositing a check into your account, you should write the check’s ABA number on the deposit slip.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

6. The column headed by a check mark in a checkbook register is provided so you can make a note of your checks that have bounced.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False

 

7. You should reconcile your checking account as soon as you receive your bank statement.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

8. A check cannot be cashed until it has been reconciled.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False

 

9. A joint checking account can be opened by two or more people.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

10. A money order can never bounce.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

11. Debit card transactions do not need to be recorded in your checkbook register.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False

 

12. For safety, do not carry your PIN in written form; instead, commit it to memory.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

13. The usual reason for a stop-payment order is that the check has been lost or stolen.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

14. You can purchase or sell savings bonds at most full-service banks.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True

 

15. FDIC insurance protects the deposits of customers against loss up to $1,000,000 per account.

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False

 

16. The person to whom a check is payable is called the

  a. payee. b. depositor.
  c. maker. d. demander.

 

ANSWER:   a

 

17. When a check is returned to the payee’s bank due to insufficient funds, the check is said to have

  a. been postdated. b. been canceled.
  c. bounced. d. floated.

 

ANSWER:   c

 

18. When you open a checking account, most banks will require you to have an initial deposit of at least

  a. $1,000. b. $500.
  c. $250. d. $50.

 

ANSWER:   d

 

19. Which part of a check provides a place for you to write the purpose of the check?

  a. the signature line b. the memo line
  c. the routing number d. the payee line

 

ANSWER:   b

 

20. Darren writes a check to the phone company for $45.60. He should record this amount in his checkbook register in the

  a. Fee column. b. Balance column.
  c. Payment/Debit column. d. Deposit/Credit column.

 

ANSWER:   c

 

21. A check is written to Taylor Thomas. On the back of the check, Taylor writes “Pay to the order of Rose Dryer,” then signs his name. What kind of endorsement is this?

  a. special endorsement b. restrictive endorsement
  c. blank endorsement d. partial endorsement

 

ANSWER:   a

 

22. An interest-bearing checking account that pays a higher rate of interest than a usual account, but typically has more restrictions, is called a

  a. special account. b. standard account.
  c. share account. d. money market account.

 

ANSWER:   d

 

23. A check written by a bank on its own funds is called a

  a. certified check. b. cashier’s check.
  c. traveler’s check. d. money order.

 

ANSWER:   b

 

24. A request that a bank not honor a specific check is called a(n)

  a. overdraft order. b. stop-payment order.
  c. cancellation request. d. void request.

 

ANSWER:   b

 

25. A person or institution that manages property for the benefit of someone else under a special agreement is called a(n)

  a. trustee. b. notary public.
  c. executor. d. maker.

 

ANSWER:   a

 

26. A(n) __________ is a written order to a bank to pay the amount stated to the person or business named on it.

ANSWER:   check

 

27. A checking account is also called a(n) __________ deposit, because the money may be withdrawn at any time.

ANSWER:   demand

 

28. A check written for more money than your account contains is called a(n) __________.

ANSWER:   overdraft

 

29. A booklet used to record checking transactions is called a checkbook __________.

ANSWER:   register

 

30. A(n) __________ endorsement is the signature of the payee written exactly as his or her name appears on the front of the check.

ANSWER:   blank

 

31. A personal check that the bank guarantees to be good is called a(n) __________ check.

ANSWER:   certified

 

32. A(n) __________ card is a plastic card that allows immediate deductions from a checking account to pay for purchases.

ANSWER:   debit

 

33. With __________ protection, your checks will be covered even if you have insufficient funds in your checking account.

ANSWER:   overdraft

 

34. Financial institutions offer customers a(n) __________ box to store valuable items or documents.

ANSWER:   safe deposit

 

35. A(n) __________ verifies a person’s identity, witnesses the person’s signature on a legal document, and then “notarizes” the signature as valid.

ANSWER:   notary public

 

36. Marti begins the month with a checking account balance of $700. She writes three checks: one for $43.50, one for $90.00, and one for $250.00. She makes one deposit, for $300. Her bank charges her a $0.20 fee for each check she writes. She also pays a monthly account fee of $5.00. What is the balance of Marti’s account at the end of the month?

ANSWER:   $610.90

 

37. Ted begins the month with a checking account balance of $1,400. He writes five checks: one for $350.45, one for $200.01, one for $11.53, one for $68.10, and one for $177.37. He makes two deposits, each for $450. His bank charges him a $0.25 fee for each check she writes. He also pays a monthly account fee of $5.00. What is the balance of Ted’s account at the end of the month?

ANSWER:   $ 1,486.29

 

38. Suppose your bank charges you a monthly fee of $8.00 plus 15 cents for each check you write. If you write three checks every month, how much will you pay your bank in fees over the course of one year?

ANSWER:   $ 101.40

 

39. Gary purchased two money orders from his bank: one for $41.50 and one for $32.65. Each money order cost one dollar. What is the total amount Gary spent at the bank?

ANSWER:   $ 76.15

 

40. Erin does not have to pay a fee if she uses her own bank’s ATM, but she must pay a $2.00 fee if she uses another bank’s ATM. If Erin makes 76 ATM transactions over the course of a year, and 25 percent of them are at another bank’s machine, how much will she pay in ATM fees?

ANSWER:   $38.00

 

41. What does it mean to float a check?

ANSWER:   Floating a check occurs when a person writes a check, hoping to deposit money to cover it before it clears.

 

42. What is an ABA number? Explain the two parts of an ABA number.

ANSWER:   The American Bankers Association (ABA) number appears in fraction form in the upper right corner of each check. The top half of the fraction identifies the location and district of the bank from which the check is drawn; the bottom half helps in routing the check.

 

43. What is bank reconciliation?

ANSWER:   The process of matching your checkbook register with your bank statement is called bank reconciliation.

 

44. What kinds of services do full-service banks typically offer?

ANSWER:   Full-service banks typically offer savings and checking accounts, credit cards, safe deposit boxes, loans, ATMs, online and telephone banking, certified and cashier’s checks, money orders, and debit cards.

 

45. Under what circumstances might a cashier’s check be used?

ANSWER:   Cashier’s checks are generally used when the payee requires a guaranteed payment but cash is not desirable. They also can be used for transactions in which you wish to remain anonymous.

 

46. What is electronic funds transfer (EFT)?

ANSWER:   Electronic funds transfer uses a computer-based system that allows you to move money from one account to another without writing a check or exchanging cash.

 

47. What is a checking account? Describe several advantages of a checking account.

ANSWER:   A checking account is a special type of bank account that allows you to write checks to make payments. A checking account offers several advantages: it provides a convenient way to pay your bills; writing a check is often safer than using cash, especially when making major purchases, paying bills, or buying through the mail; it has a built-in record-keeping system that you can use to track expenses and create budgets; and it gives you access to other bank services, such as loans, online banking, and 24-hour access to your money through ATMs.

 

48. Describe the two ways you can pay bills online.

ANSWER:   To pay bills online, you have two choices. First, you can register at the website of the business to which you will be making payments. You will give them your routing number and checking account number. Each month you can authorize a payment, or you can allow the business to take automatic payments from your account. Second, you can pay bills from your own bank. To do this, you must first register at your bank’s website. In that process, you establish your personal identification number (PIN) or password to gain entry into your account. Screen prompts will lead you to the bank’s online bill payment page.

 

49. The balance your checkbook register shows will not always match the ending balance shown on your bank statement. Why not?

ANSWER:   A check does not appear on the statement until the payee has cashed it and the check completes its route through the banking system. Because you recorded the check and subtracted the amount from your balance when you wrote it, your balance will be lower than the bank’s until the check clears and the bank removes the payment from your account.

In addition, you may sometimes make a deposit to your checking account after your bank has mailed your statement. In this case, your deposit will not appear on your bank statement.

 

50. What is the best way to avoid banking fees?

ANSWER:   The best way to avoid fees is to choose the right kind of account. For example, if you need to write a large number of checks each month, sign up for an account that does not charge a per-check fee. Some accounts charge a fee for using a teller. Only sign up for such an account if you have your paycheck directly deposited by your employer and can do almost all your transactions online or by ATM. Shop around and find the account that is right for you. Be aware of the rules of your account, so that you don’t violate them, resulting in high fees. If your account requires a minimum balance, plan enough cushion so that your balance will not drop below that amount.

 

 

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