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Question

Rent and insurance payments are examples of

variable expenses.

fixed expenses.

long-term liabilities.

short-term liabilities.

Matthew is concerned about his ability to save money regularly and has prepared a budget. Which of the following budget classifications would be most appropriate for Matthew's budget?

Savings as a fixed expenditure

Saving whatever may be left over

Savings as a variable expenditure

Question 3

A successful financial plan includes

explicitly stated financial goals.

specified values that underlie the plan.

all of these.

logical and consistent financial strategies.

Question 4

A cash-flow statement is also known as a(n) ____ statement.

taxable income

net worth

income and expense

asset-and-liability

Question 5

A long-term goal is one that is projected to be acheived beyond how much time?

five year

ten years

six months

one year

Question 6

A balance sheet includes ____, ____, and ____.

income; expenses; net worth

assets; expenses; liabilities

income; liabilities; net worth

assets; liabilities; net worth

Question 7

Disposable income is income

after all employer withholding including taxes.

minus fixed expenditures.

before taxes.

after all employer withholding except taxes.

Question 8

Which of the following would be classified as a long-term liability?

Education loan balance

Credit card debt

Bank card debt

All of these

Question 9

Stephen Scott's monthly pay stub indicates that his monthly gross income is $3,800. However, $800 is withheld for income and Social Security taxes, $200 is withheld for his health and disability insurance, and another $200 is contributed to his pension plan. How much is Stephen's disposable income?

$2,800

$3,000

$2,600

$3,800

Question 10

Which of the following provides information about a person's financial condition at a specific point in time?

Federal tax return

Balance sheet

All of these

Income and expense statement

Question 11

The two most useful financial statements are ____ and ____.

federal tax returns; income and expense statements

balance sheets; wills

cash-flow statements; balance sheets

wills; federal tax returns

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of a well-stated financial goal?

Pay off your credit cards as soon as possible

Purchase a three-bedroom home in five years

Buy a $3,000 computer in 18 months

Buy a $2,000 stereo

Question 13

The first step in the budgeting process is

setting financial goals.

evaluating.

organizing.

decision making.

Question 13

The first step in the budgeting process is

setting financial goals.

evaluating.

organizing.

decision making.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cash-flow statement?

It shows if you were able to live within your income for the period covered.

All of these.

It covers a period of time, usually one month or one year.

The statement includes three sections: income, expenses, and surplus (or deficit).

Question 15

The formula for calculating net worth is

income minus liabilities.

assets minus expenses.

income minus expenses.

assets minus liabilities.

Question 16

Food, clothing, and entertainment are examples of

long-term liabilities.

short-term liabilities.

fixed expenses.

variable expenses.

Question 17

To construct a balance sheet, you need to compile dollar values for your assets and liabilities. Good sources from which to begin are

checkbook or savings account records.

all of these.

investments.

receipts of various payments.

Question 18

Discretionary income is used to pay for things like

housing.

vacations.

utilities.

food.

Question 19

A short-term goal is one that is projected to be acheived within how much time?

one month

three months

one year

five years

Question 20

The advantages of having organized financial records include

helping you take advantage of all available tax deductions.

all of these.

enabling you to review the results of financial transactions.

helping you save money as well as make money.

A.

variable expenses.

B.

fixed expenses.

C.

long-term liabilities.

D.

short-term liabilities.

Explanation / Answer

Q1 B Fixed Expenses Q B Saving whatever may be left over Q3 C all of these Q4 C income and expense statement Q5 D one year Q6 D Assets , Liabilities , Net worth Q7 a after all EMPLOYER withholding including taxes Q8 a Education Loan Balance Q9 c 2,600 (3,800 - 800 -200 - 200) Q10 B Balance sheet For remaining questions kindly post the question in separate question as expecting 20 questions from 1 question is quite unfair