CAEC Financial Literacy and Personal Finance

Question 1

What is the difference between gross income and net income?

Accepted Answer

Gross income is before taxes and deductions; net income is after taxes and deductions

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Gross income is after taxes; net income is before taxes

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Gross income includes overtime pay; net income does not

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Gross income is annual; net income is monthly

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a fixed expense?

Accepted Answer

Monthly rent payment

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Weekly grocery bills

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Entertainment and dining costs

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Clothing purchases

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of creating a personal budget?

Accepted Answer

To track and plan how you spend and save your money

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To automatically increase your credit score

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To apply for government assistance programs

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To reduce the amount of income tax you owe

Question 4

According to the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, what percentage of after-tax income should go toward needs?

Accepted Answer

50%

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20%

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30%

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70%

Question 5

What is an emergency fund?

Accepted Answer

Personal savings reserved for unexpected expenses or financial hardship

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Money set aside by the government for natural disasters

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A type of insurance policy for accidents

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A credit card with a low interest rate for emergencies

Question 6

A pay stub shows $900 in gross pay and $200 in total deductions. What is the net pay?

Accepted Answer

$700

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$1,100

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$900

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$200

Question 7

Which of the following would be considered a variable expense?

Accepted Answer

Monthly electricity bill

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Monthly car insurance premium

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Fixed mortgage payment

Answer

Annual gym membership paid in equal monthly installments