FREE CCDS Credit Reporting & Analysis Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the purpose of credit reporting?

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To provide a record of credit history and score

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To track the consumer's spending habits

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To limit borrowing opportunities

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To analyze the consumer's financial assets

Question 2

Why is it important to review a consumer's credit report?

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To identify errors and improve credit management

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To improve the credit score immediately

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To limit consumer spending

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To hide negative information

Question 3

What is a credit score and how is it used?

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A numerical representation of creditworthiness used by lenders

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A score that represents the consumer's annual income

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A rating that reflects the number of credit accounts

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A score assigned by credit bureaus only

Question 4

What does a credit report include?

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Personal info, credit accounts, payment history, debts

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Only the consumer's payment history

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Only current debt balances

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Past job positions and income

Question 5

How can inaccurate information affect a credit report?

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It can lower the credit score and affect loan approval

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It has no impact on credit score

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It increases the consumer's debt-to-income ratio

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It can reduce the number of credit accounts available

Question 6

What is a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio?

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A measure of debt relative to income, used for loan eligibility

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A measure of savings to expenses ratio

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A measure of total income relative to credit score

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A ratio of total outstanding debt to monthly payments

Question 7

How can a consumer improve their credit score?

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By paying bills on time and reducing debt

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By ignoring late payments

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By increasing credit limits and accumulating debt

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By avoiding credit cards

Question 8

What is a credit inquiry and how does it affect the score?

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A process that reduces the credit score

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A check for errors in the report

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A method used to apply for credit cards only

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A process that increases the credit score

Question 9

What is a secured credit card and how does it impact credit score?

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It helps build or improve credit score with responsible use

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It has no effect on credit score

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It reduces available credit for future use

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It increases debt accumulation