Financial Terminology Quiz
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What does it mean to pay back someone?

  • To ignore previous debts
  • To invest more money into the stock market
  • To pay someone money that is owed (correct)
  • To save money for future expenses

What does paying down a debt involve?

  • Decreasing a debt by making payments (correct)
  • Paying a fee to avoid penalties
  • Paying a bill in full at once
  • Increasing the total amount owed

What does it mean to pay off a debt?

  • To transfer the debt to another person
  • To stop making payments entirely
  • To pay a debt in full (correct)
  • To pay only a part of the debt

What is implied when someone says their insurance plan will 'pay out'?

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What does it mean to pay up?

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What is the primary function of an ATM?

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What does the term 'assets' refer to?

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What does 'interest' mean in financial terms?

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What is a cleared check?

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What does 'identity theft' involve?

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What is a transaction in banking?

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What is the purpose of a portfolio?

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What is a deposit in banking terms?

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Volatile Stock Market

A stock market that experiences sudden and unpredictable changes in prices.

Pay Back

To pay back money that is owed.

Pay Down

To make regular payments to reduce the amount of debt owed.

Pay Off

To completely pay off all outstanding debt.

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Pay Out

To distribute money to individuals or groups, often as wages or insurance benefits.

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Access Code

A unique code or number used to identify and authenticate a user for accessing an account.

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ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)

A machine that allows users to deposit, withdraw, and check their bank balances.

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Assets

Anything of value owned by a person or organization.

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Balance

The total amount of money currently in an account or the amount due on a bill.

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Cleared Checks

Checks that have been cleared by the banking system and the funds are available.

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Deposit

To put money into a bank account.

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Dividends

Money paid to an investor for using their money or for sharing profits.

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E-Statements

Digital statements that can be viewed online through a bank's website.

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Study Notes

Financial Terminology

  • Access Code: A code or personal identification number used to access accounts.
  • ATM (Automatic Teller Machine): A machine dispensing money and debiting accounts.
  • Assets: Valuable property owned by an individual or organization, often used to secure loans.
  • Balance: The total amount of money in an account or amount due on a bill.
  • Cleared Checks: Checks processed and paid by the banking system.
  • Deposit: Putting money into a bank account.
  • Dividends: Cash paid for using money or as a share of profits; distributed to members of credit unions.
  • E-Statements: Online bank statements accessible online.
  • Identity Theft: Using someone else's personal information for fraudulent activities.
  • Interest: The charge or payment for borrowed money.
  • Member Number: An account number used for organizations like credit unions.
  • Portfolio: Securities or ownership of stocks held by an investor.
  • Surcharge: An additional cost or tax, often applied to out-of-network ATMs.
  • Transaction: A withdrawal, transfer, or deposit of funds.
  • Transfer: Moving funds from one account to another.
  • Volatile Market: An unstable stock market with erratic changes.

Financial Actions (Paying)

  • Pay back: To repay a debt or get revenge.
  • Pay down: To reduce a debt, or pay a portion of a total price at the time of a purchase.
  • Pay off: To fully repay a debt, or bribe someone.
  • Pay out: To distribute money or wages.
  • Pay up: To pay money owed, often in context of a bet or bill.

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Test your knowledge of key financial terms with our Financial Terminology Quiz. Covering essential concepts from banking to investments, this quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the financial world. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your finance terms, this quiz is for you.

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