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Prof.Exams TEST BANK 2022 Prof.Exams COMPLETE Elaborated Test Bank for Personal Finance 14Ed. Jack Kapoor Les Dlabay Robert J. Hughes Melissa Hart 2022 Prof.Exams TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: Planning Your Personal Finances Chapter 1: Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money Appendix: The Time Value of Money Chapter 2: Financial Aspects of Career Planning Appendix: Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews Chapter 3: Money Management Strategy: Financial Statem ents and Budgeting Appendix: Money Management Information Sources and Advisors Chapter 4: Planning Your Tax Strategy Part 2: Managing Your Personal Finances Chapter 5: Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Methods Chapter 6: Introduction to Consumer Credit Chapter 7: Choosing a Source of Credit: The Costs of Credit Alternatives Part 3: Making Your Purchasing Decisions Chapter 8: Consumer Purchasing Strategies and Legal Protection Appendix: Consumer Protection Agencies and Organizations Chapter 9: The Housing Decision: Factors and Finances Part 4: Insuring Your Resources Chapter 10: Property and Motor Vehicle Insuran ce Chapter 11: Health, Disability, and Long -Term Care Insurance Prof.Exams Chapter 12: Life Insurance Part 5: Investing Your Financial Resources Chapter 13: Investing Fundamentals Chapter 14: Investing in Stocks Chapter 15: Investing in Bonds Chapter 16: Investing in Mutual Funds Chapter 17: Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives Part 6: Controlling Your Financial Future Chapter 18: Starting Early: Retirement Planning Chapter19: Estate Planning Version 1 1 CHAPTER 1 1) Describe the S-M-A-R-T approach to developing financial goals. Give an example. 2) What are the eight components of financial planning? 3) People are commonly overwhelmed by the many influences on personal financial decisions. What are the factors affecting personal financial planning? 4) What types of risks are commonly associated with personal financial decisions? How can these risks be evaluated and minimized to reduce personal and financial difficulties? Version 1 2 5) Shauna Schmidt is trying to decide whether to keep her money in a savings account or in a mutual fund. What would you tell her to help her analyze her decision? 6) What are the six steps in the financial planning process? 7) Explain why borrowers benefit more than lenders in times of high inflation. 8) What is meant by the term "time value of money?" 9) Describe the relationship between the annual inflation rate and prices using the Rule of 72. Version 1 3 10) Many events affect your life situation and occur within the adult life cycle. List five events. 11) Which of the following are benefits to financial literacy? A.Increased effectiveness in obtaining, using, and protecting financial resources B.Expanded control of financial activities C.Avoidance of excessive debt, bankruptcy, and dependence on others for financial security A) Only A B) Only B C) Only C D) Only A and B E) All of these choices are correct. 12) Fintech involves which of the following? A.Apps, websites, and mobile devices for banking B.Artificial intelligence, robotics, and drones C.Blockchain, crowdfunding, and cryptocurrencies Version 1 4 A) Only A B) Only B C) Only C D) Only A and B E) All of these choices are correct. 13) The main goal of personal financial planning is managing your money to: A) save and invest for future needs. B) reduce a person's tax liability. C) achieve personal economic satisfaction. D) spend to achieve financial objectives. E) save, spend, and borrow based on current needs. 14) Inflation is likely to result from: A) lower demand by consumers. B) increased production by business. C) lower interest rates. D) increased demand by consumers without increased supply. E) an increase in the supply of a product. 15) Who is most likely to benefit from inflation? A) Retired people B) Lenders C) Borrowers D) Low-income consumers E) Government Version 1 5 16) Higher consumer prices are likely to be accompanied by: A) lower union wages. B) lower interest rates. C) lower production costs. D) higher interest rates. E) higher exports. 17) With an inflation rate of 8 percent, prices would double in about _____________blank years. A) 4 B) 6 C) 9 D) 10 E) 12 18) Increased consumer spending will usually cause: A) lower consumer prices. B) reduced employment levels. C) lower wages. D) lower interest rates. E) higher employment levels. 19) Higher interest rates can be caused by: Version 1 6 A) a lower money supply. B) an increase in the money supply. C) a decrease in consumer borrowing. D) lower consumer spending. E) increased saving and investing by consumers. 20) The risk premium you receive as a saver is based: A) on your credit rating. B) on the amount of money you are borrowing. C) only on the uncertainty associated with getting your money back. D) only on the expected rate of inflation. E) in part on the uncertainty associated with getting your money back and the expected rate of inflation. 21) Which of the following would increase the risk of a loan to the lender? A) Inflation rate greater than loan rate B) A short time to maturity C) Consumer Price Index D) Rule of 72 E) Inflation rate lower than loan rate 22) The stages in the family and financial needs of an adult are called the: A) financial planning process. B) budgeting procedure. C) personal economic cycle. D) adult life cycle. E) tax planning process. Version 1 7 23) The study of how wealth is created and distributed is: A) financial planning. B) opportunity cost. C) inflation. D) economics. E) a market economy. 24) The main economic influence that causes inflation is: A) changes in the stock market. B) decreases in interest rates. C) increases in employment. D) decreases in government spending. E) increases in demand without increases in supply. 25) The Fed refers to: A) government regulation of business. B) congress. C) the Federal Reserve System. D) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. E) spending by the federal government. 26) The main responsibility of The Fed is to: Version 1 8 A) maintain an adequate supply of money. B) approve spending by Congress. C) set federal income tax rates. D) determine illegal business activities. E) maintain a balanced budget for the federal government. 27) Some savings and investment choices have the potential for higher earnings. However, these may also be difficult to convert to cash when you need the funds. This problem refers to: A) inflation risk. B) interest rate risk. C) income risk. D) personal risk. E) liquidity risk. 28) Which of the following would cause consumer prices to drop? 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 demand 29) Attempts to increase financial resources are part of the ____________ blankcomponent of financial planning. A) planning B) obtaining C) saving D) sharing E) protecting Version 1 9 30) A major activity in the planning component of financial planning is: A) selecting insurance coverage. B) evaluating investment alternatives. C) gaining occupational training and experience. D) anticipating spending through budgeting. E) establishing a line of credit. 31) The ability to readily convert financial resources into cash without loss of value is referred to as: A) bankruptcy. B) liquidity. C) investing. D) saving. E) opportunity cost. 32) The problem of bankruptcy is associated with misuse of credit in the _____________blank component of financial planning. A) sharing B) saving C) obtaining D) borrowing E) protecting 33) Which of the following is a question associated with the saving component of financial planning? Version 1 10 A) Do you have an adequate emergency fund? B) Is your will current? C) Is your investment program appropriate to your income and tax situation? D) Do you have a realistic budget for your current financial situation? E) Are your transportation expenses minimized through careful planning? 34) A formalized report that summarizes your current financial situation, analyses your financial needs, and recommends future financial activities is a(n): A) insurance prospectus. B) financial plan. C) budget. D) investment forecast. E) statement. 35) When an individual makes a purchase without considering the financial consequences of that purchase, he/she ignores the _____________blank aspect of financial planning. A) borrowing B) risk management C) spending D) retirement and estate planning E) obtaining 36) The success of a financial plan will be determined by: A) the amount of debts owed. B) the stage of the adult life cycle. C) a person's tax status. D) the individual’s financial habits. E) current economic conditions.