Question 1

Samantha Prescott knows that credit companies must evaluate her on the same basis as a borrower who is male.Which consumer protection law guarantees her this right?

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) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 2

A lender requires a cosigner even when a borrower meets the lender's criteria for making a loan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With open-end credit,you pay back one-time loans in a specified period of time in payments of equal amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What should you do when you shop online using your credit card?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delete immediately all records of your transactions
B)  Use a secure browser
C)  Give out your private information to anyone who requests it online
D)  Make sure to open and download all files sent you by strangers
E)  Give your password to anyone who requests itF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

A creditor may ignore your retirement income in rating your application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Fair Credit Billing Act sets the procedures for promptly correcting billing errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lester McCann is thinking about getting a loan for a new car.He knows that when he goes shopping for a loan that all of the banks must report the annual percentage rate as well as all other terms and conditions of the loan.This will allow him to easily compare loans from different banks.Which consumer protection law requires full disclosure on all loans?

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 C)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

"Shopaholics" and young adults are most vulnerable to misusing credit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If your credit application is denied,you:

Accepted Answer

A)  should sue the credit rating agency.
B)  should file a complaint against the merchant.
C)  have no legal right to know why.
D)  are entitled to know the specific reason you were denied credit.
E)  can reapply for credit after 30 days.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

A friend comes to you for advice about improving their credit score.What advice would you give them? Make sure to include the five steps for improving your credit score.

Accepted Answer

You will want to make sure to tell them ...

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) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is most likely not a valid reason for using credit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Borrowing for a stay in a hospital because of appendicitis
B)  Borrowing to purchase a car so that you can go to work full-time
C)  Borrowing to buy a printer for your home office now because you know it will be twice as expensive in two years
D)  Borrowing to pay for your expensive dinner and movie every week
E)  All of these are valid reasons for using credit.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Interest is a periodic charge for the use of credit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

With closed-end credit,loans are made on a continuous basis and you make at least a partial payment each billing period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which federal consumer credit law requires creditors to inform applicants of acceptance or rejection of their credit application within 30 days of receiving a completed application?

Accepted Answer

A)  Truth in Lending Act
B)  Fair Credit Reporting Act
C)  Fair Credit Billing Act
D)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
E)  Fair Debt Collection Practices ActF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Mortgage loans,automobile loans,and installment loans for purchasing furniture or appliances are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a line of credit.
B)  a credit card loan.
C)  open-end credit.
D)  closed-end credit.
E)  convenience credit.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The maximum dollar amount of credit the lender has made available to you is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  revolving credit.
B)  line of credit.
C)  convenience credit.
D)  installment cash credit.
E)  single lump-sum credit.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Which federal law regulates the use of credit reports,requires the deletion of obsolete information,and gives consumers access to their file?

Accepted Answer

A)  Truth in Lending Act of 1969
B)  Fair Credit Billing Act of 1975
C)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1975
D)  Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1971
E)  Fair Debit Collection Practices Act of 1978F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Most economists do not recognize consumer credit as a major force in the American economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 6: Introduction to Consumer Credit

Samantha Prescott knows that credit companies must evaluate her on the same basis as a borrower who is male.Which consumer protection law guarantees her this right?

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The maximum dollar amount of credit the lender has made available to you is called:

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Interest is a periodic charge for the use of credit.

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Most economists do not recognize consumer credit as a major force in the American economy.

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If your credit application is denied,you:

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A friend comes to you for advice about improving their credit score.What advice would you give them? Make sure to include the five steps for improving your credit score.

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You will want to make sure to tell them ...
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"Shopaholics" and young adults are most vulnerable to misusing credit.

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The Fair Credit Billing Act sets the procedures for promptly correcting billing errors.

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

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What should you do when you shop online using your credit card?

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With closed-end credit,loans are made on a continuous basis and you make at least a partial payment each billing period.

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A lender requires a cosigner even when a borrower meets the lender's criteria for making a loan.

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Which of the following is most likely not a valid reason for using credit?

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With open-end credit,you pay back one-time loans in a specified period of time in payments of equal amounts.

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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 federal consumer credit law requires creditors to inform applicants of acceptance or rejection of their credit application within 30 days of receiving a completed application?

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Which federal law regulates the use of credit reports,requires the deletion of obsolete information,and gives consumers access to their file?

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A creditor may ignore your retirement income in rating your application.

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Mortgage loans,automobile loans,and installment loans for purchasing furniture or appliances are examples of:

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Exam 6: Introduction to Consumer Credit

Samantha Prescott knows that credit companies must evaluate her on the same basis as a borrower who is male.Which consumer protection law guarantees her this right?

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The maximum dollar amount of credit the lender has made available to you is called:

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Interest is a periodic charge for the use of credit.

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Most economists do not recognize consumer credit as a major force in the American economy.

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If your credit application is denied,you:

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A friend comes to you for advice about improving their credit score.What advice would you give them? Make sure to include the five steps for improving your credit score.

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"Shopaholics" and young adults are most vulnerable to misusing credit.

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The Fair Credit Billing Act sets the procedures for promptly correcting billing errors.

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

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What should you do when you shop online using your credit card?

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With closed-end credit,loans are made on a continuous basis and you make at least a partial payment each billing period.

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A lender requires a cosigner even when a borrower meets the lender's criteria for making a loan.

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Which of the following is most likely not a valid reason for using credit?

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With open-end credit,you pay back one-time loans in a specified period of time in payments of equal amounts.

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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 federal consumer credit law requires creditors to inform applicants of acceptance or rejection of their credit application within 30 days of receiving a completed application?

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Which federal law regulates the use of credit reports,requires the deletion of obsolete information,and gives consumers access to their file?

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A creditor may ignore your retirement income in rating your application.

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Mortgage loans,automobile loans,and installment loans for purchasing furniture or appliances are examples of:

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