Understanding Consumer Credit and Financing Quiz

Test your knowledge on revolving credit, APR, DTI ratio, credit scoring, and more. Learn essential concepts for financial management.

#1

Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?

Auto loan
Student loan
Credit card
Mortgage loan
#2

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a person's credit score?

Payment history
Length of credit history
Ethnicity
Credit mix
#3

What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a credit card in most countries?

16 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old
#4

What does FICO stand for in the context of credit scoring?

Financial Investment and Credit Organization
Fair Isaac Corporation
Federal Insurance Company
Financial Institutions Credit Office
#5

Which of the following is a potential consequence of defaulting on a loan?

Increase in credit score
Lower interest rates
Legal action by the lender
Approval for future loans
#6

What is the purpose of a credit score?

To measure a person's financial stability
To determine eligibility for credit
To assess risk for lenders
All of the above
#7

What does APR stand for in the context of consumer credit?

Annual Percentage Rate
Average Personal Returns
Automatic Payment Reminder
All Purpose Reward
#8

What is the purpose of a grace period on a credit card?

To waive annual fees
To avoid late payment penalties
To offer cashback rewards
To increase credit limit
#9

Which of the following is an advantage of leasing a car instead of buying one?

Ownership at the end of the term
Lower monthly payments
No mileage restrictions
Ability to customize the vehicle
#10

What is the term for a type of credit that requires collateral, such as a house or car?

Unsecured credit
Revolving credit
Secured credit
Installment credit
#11

What does the Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio measure?

The amount of debt owed compared to income
The credit utilization ratio
The frequency of loan payments
The number of credit accounts
#12

What is the purpose of a co-signer on a loan or credit application?

To provide collateral
To share responsibility for the debt
To transfer ownership of assets
To increase the interest rate
#13

Which of the following actions can help improve a credit score?

Closing old credit accounts
Applying for multiple new credit cards at once
Paying bills on time
Maxing out credit card limits
#14

Which of the following factors is NOT considered when calculating credit scores?

Income level
Amount of debt owed
Length of credit history
New credit inquiries
#15

What is the term for a credit report request made by an individual or entity checking their own credit report?

Soft inquiry
Hard inquiry
Credit inquiry
Credit pull

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