Understanding Consumer Credit Quiz

Test your knowledge on consumer credit with questions on APR, credit reports, credit scores, and more in this comprehensive quiz.

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Which of the following is an example of consumer credit?

Student loans

Stock investments

Corporate bonds

401(k) retirement accounts

What is the typical purpose of consumer credit?

To invest in the stock market

To purchase goods and services

To fund corporate mergers

To pay employee salaries

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using credit cards?

Convenience in making purchases

Protection against fraud

High-interest rates on unpaid balances

Building a good credit history

What does the term 'annual percentage rate (APR)' refer to in consumer credit?

The total amount of credit extended to a consumer

The number of times interest is compounded per year

The annual cost of borrowing, including interest and fees

The duration of the credit agreement

What is the purpose of a credit report?

To track personal expenses

To monitor credit card rewards

To provide a history of an individual's borrowing and repayment behavior

To calculate annual income

Which of the following is NOT a type of consumer credit?

Mortgages

Credit cards

Government bonds

Auto loans

What is the grace period in consumer credit?

The period during which interest is charged on purchases

The time allowed for making payments without incurring interest charges

The period after the due date when late fees are waived

The period for disputing unauthorized charges on a credit card

Which of the following statements best defines a credit limit?

The maximum amount of cash advances allowed on a credit card

The total amount of debt a consumer owes

The maximum amount a lender is willing to extend to a borrower

The interest rate charged on unpaid balances

Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered when evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness?

Credit score

Income level

Educational background

Credit history

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What is the 'credit utilization ratio' in consumer credit?

The ratio of debt to available credit

The amount of credit used for purchasing goods

The interest rate charged on credit cards

The number of credit inquiries made by a consumer

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Which of the following is a factor that can affect an individual's credit score?

Political affiliation

Religious beliefs

Length of credit history

Favorite color

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What is the main difference between revolving credit and installment credit?

Revolving credit has a fixed term, while installment credit does not.

Installment credit allows for multiple withdrawals, while revolving credit does not.

Revolving credit requires collateral, while installment credit does not.

Installment credit has fixed payments and a fixed term, while revolving credit has variable payments and no fixed term.

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In consumer credit, what does 'default' mean?

The process of closing a credit account

The maximum credit limit reached

Failure to repay a loan according to the terms agreed upon

The credit score assigned to a borrower

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What is 'predatory lending' in consumer credit?

Lending money to friends or family members

Offering loans with unfair or deceptive terms that exploit borrowers

Using credit cards to make large purchases

The practice of lending money without requiring collateral