Question 1

Interest is a periodic charge for the use of credit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Maryann Lawrence wants to get a loan in just her name.She knows the creditor cannot:

Accepted Answer

A)  refuse her credit if she is creditworthy.
B)  consider income from her part-time job.
C)  consider the payment history of all her joint accounts.
D)  consider alimony payments she receives from her ex-husband.
E)  consider child support payments she receives from her ex-husband.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is very specific about how a person's age may be used in credit decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a credit bureau?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Reserve
B)  Federal Trade Commission
C)  Better Business Bureau
D)  Experian
E)  FICOF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Using a bank credit card,such as Visa or MasterCard,is an example of closed-end credit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Consumer credit dates back to colonial times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A debit card:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases your account at the moment you buy goods or services.
B)  extends credit and delays your payment.
C)  is a new type of a credit card issued by VISA International.
D)  is another name for a travel and entertainment card.
E)  typically has a credit limit of $1,000.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

A valuable asset pledged to obtain a loan and subject to repossession upon default to satisfy the debt is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity.
B)  character.
C)  capital.
D)  collateral.
E)  conditions.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which federal consumer credit law provides specific cost disclosure requirements for the annual percentage rate and the finance charges as a dollar amount?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Debt Collection Practice Act
B)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
C)  Fair Credit Billing Act
D)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
E)  Truth in Lending ActF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

How many alternatives do most consumers have in financing current purchases?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  unlimitedF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which federal credit law protects you against an unauthorized use of your credit card?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
B)  Fair Credit Billing Act
C)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
D)  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
E)  Truth in Lending ActF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The debt payments-to-income ratio is calculated by dividing your total liabilities by your net worth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the baby boom generation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents about 30% of the population
B)  Holds nearly 60% of the outstanding debt
C)  Extensively uses debt
D)  Born between 1946 and 1964
E)  All of theseF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

A bank that is looking at your past payment records on your loans is most likely examining which aspect of the 5 Cs of lending?

Accepted Answer

A)  Character
B)  Capacity
C)  Collateral
D)  Capital
E)  ConditionsF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Larry Arnold gets a direct loan of money to go on vacation with his family.There is no down payment,and he will repay the loan over the next twelve months.What type of credit did Larry use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Installment sales credit
B)  Installment cash credit
C)  Single lump-sum credit
D)  Revolving check credit
E)  Incidental creditF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Which FICO credit score would represent the least risky borrower?

Accepted Answer

A)  400
B)  550
C)  625
D)  700
E)  825F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

In addition to department stores,where else is a good place to obtain your first credit card?

Accepted Answer

A)  Banks
B)  Credit unions
C)  Savings and loans associations
D)  Gasoline companies
E)  Investment companiesF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

If you have a complaint about a bank in connection with any of the federal credit laws,who should you contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Credit Union Association
B)  Federal Trade Commission
C)  Federal Reserve System
D)  Comptroller of the Currency
E)  Bank Vice-PresidentF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which federal consumer credit law places the burden of proof for accurate credit information on the credit reporting agency rather than on the consumer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act
B)  Truth in Lending Act
C)  Fair Credit Billing Act
D)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
E)  Fair Debt Collection Practices ActF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

When resolving a billing dispute,a creditor must either tell you why the bill is correct or:

Accepted Answer

A)  correct your account within two billing periods.
B)  send this information to a credit bureau.
C)  require you to pay the bill in full and then credit your account if the error is found.
D)  start the collection process.
E)  demand that you surrender your credit card.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 6: Introduction to Consumer Credit

When resolving a billing dispute,a creditor must either tell you why the bill is correct or:

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If you have a complaint about a bank in connection with any of the federal credit laws,who should you contact?

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A debit card:

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In addition to department stores,where else is a good place to obtain your first credit card?

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is very specific about how a person's age may be used in credit decisions.

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Which federal credit law protects you against an unauthorized use of your credit card?

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Maryann Lawrence wants to get a loan in just her name.She knows the creditor cannot:

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Which federal consumer credit law places the burden of proof for accurate credit information on the credit reporting agency rather than on the consumer?

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Which of the following is a credit bureau?

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The debt payments-to-income ratio is calculated by dividing your total liabilities by your net worth.

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Which FICO credit score would represent the least risky borrower?

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Larry Arnold gets a direct loan of money to go on vacation with his family.There is no down payment,and he will repay the loan over the next twelve months.What type of credit did Larry use?

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Interest is a periodic charge for the use of credit.

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A valuable asset pledged to obtain a loan and subject to repossession upon default to satisfy the debt is called:

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Using a bank credit card,such as Visa or MasterCard,is an example of closed-end credit.

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A bank that is looking at your past payment records on your loans is most likely examining which aspect of the 5 Cs of lending?

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Which of the following is true of the baby boom generation?

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Which federal consumer credit law provides specific cost disclosure requirements for the annual percentage rate and the finance charges as a dollar amount?

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How many alternatives do most consumers have in financing current purchases?

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Consumer credit dates back to colonial times.

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