Question 1

What would be the maximum limit for an individual's debt-to-equity ratio,excluding the home mortgage?

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A)  0.50
B)  0.33
C)  1.00
D)  2.00
E)  2.25F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

What is revolving check credit?

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Question 3

What are a few things to consider before you cosign a loan?

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Question 4

What should you do when you shop on-line using your credit card?

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A)  delete immediately all records of your transactions
B)  use a secure browser
C)  give out your private information to anyone who requests it on-line
D)  make sure to open and download all files sent you by strangers
E)  give your password to anyone who requests itF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

With a revolving line of credit,borrowings are permitted up to a specified limit and for a stated period.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A credit arrangement that has no extra costs and no specific repayment plan is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  installment sales credit.
B)  single lump-sum credit.
C)  line of credit.
D)  incidental credit.
E)  revolving check credit.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

What is consumer credit? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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Question 8

In the 5 Cs of credit,character refers to the borrower's attitude toward credit obligations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which federal consumer credit law provides specific cost disclosure requirements for the annual percentage rate and the finance charge 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) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

In the 5 Cs of credit,conditions refers to general economic conditions that can affect your ability to repay a loan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which FICO credit score would represent the least risky borrower?

Accepted Answer

A)  415
B)  562
C)  685
D)  702
E)  825F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

If you cosign a loan:

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A)  you are only responsible for half of the debt obligation.
B)  you will be asked,but not required,to pay the loan if full if the borrower fails to pay.
C)  you will be required to pay the loan in full if the borrower defaults on the payments.
D)  the creditor must first try to collect from the borrower.
E)  the creditor is prohibited from garnishing your wages if you refuse to pay the loan in full.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The aging of the baby boom generation has added to the growth of consumer credit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of the following is an advantage of using credit?

Accepted Answer

A)  potential bankruptcy
B)  spending beyond your budget
C)  funding an emergency expense
D)  committing future income to pay for current purchases
E)  incurring interest chargesF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

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) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Installment cash credit is a direct loan of money for personal purposes,home improvements,or vacation expenses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Paul Carter is applying for a loan from a bank.The bank is concerned because Paul is an airline pilot for United Airlines.The bank thinks that Paul may be laid off in the near future.Which one of the 5 Cs of credit is the bank concerned with?

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A)  character
B)  capacity
C)  capital
D)  collateral
E)  conditionsF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dave's take-home-pay per month is $2,200.What is the maximum dollar amount of debt payments,excluding a home mortgage,he should have?

Accepted Answer

A)  $880
B)  $440
C)  $330
D)  $220
E)  $0F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Cobranded credit cards:

Accepted Answer

A)  are often linked with a certain business trade name offering "points"
B)  help build customer loyalty
C)  allow the cardholder to earn rebates on products and services
D)  have increased in popularity since 1992
E)  all other answers are all correctF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 6: Introduction to Consumer Credit

Which FICO credit score would represent the least risky borrower?

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What is consumer credit? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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What is revolving check credit?

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

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With a revolving line of credit,borrowings are permitted up to a specified limit and for a stated period.

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In the 5 Cs of credit,conditions refers to general economic conditions that can affect your ability to repay a loan.

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Which of the following is a credit bureau?

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Dave's take-home-pay per month is $2,200.What is the maximum dollar amount of debt payments,excluding a home mortgage,he should have?

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If you cosign a loan:

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Installment cash credit is a direct loan of money for personal purposes,home improvements,or vacation expenses.

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A credit arrangement that has no extra costs and no specific repayment plan is called:

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Paul Carter is applying for a loan from a bank.The bank is concerned because Paul is an airline pilot for United Airlines.The bank thinks that Paul may be laid off in the near future.Which one of the 5 Cs of credit is the bank concerned with?

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What would be the maximum limit for an individual's debt-to-equity ratio,excluding the home mortgage?

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What should you do when you shop on-line using your credit card?

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

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In the 5 Cs of credit,character refers to the borrower's attitude toward credit obligations.

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What are a few things to consider before you cosign a loan?

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The aging of the baby boom generation has added to the growth of consumer credit.

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Which one of the following is an advantage of using credit?

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Cobranded credit cards:

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