Question 1

In recent years,membership in credit unions has:

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A)  become more difficult due to higher taxes.
B)  become more flexible.
C)  been limited to government employees.
D)  declined due to poor credit union management.
E)  stayed at about the same level. B

Question 2

A restrictive endorsement consists of the words "for deposit only."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following represent the use of credit?

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A)  Demand deposits
B)  Mortgage
C)  ATM withdrawals
D)  Time deposits
E)  Debit card

Question 4

In the bank reconciliation process,total fees should be:

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A)  added to the bank statement balance.
B)  subtracted from the bank statement balance.
C)  added to the checkbook balance.
D)  subtracted from the checkbook balance.
E)  ignored.

Question 5

Which type of organization does not provide home mortgages?

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A)  Federal credit unions
B)  Savings and loan associations
C)  Employee credit unions
D)  Mutual savings banks
E)  Check-cashing outlets

Question 6

Which one of the following financial service providers should be avoided,because the interest rates charged on loans can be over 100% a year?

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A)  Pawnshop
B)  Credit union
C)  Savings and loan association
D)  Mutual savings bank
E)  Life insurance company

Question 7

An asset management account combines a complete financial services program for a single fee.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Truth in Savings law requires that financial institutions:

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A)  provide insurance for savings accounts.
B)  send customers monthly bank statements.
C)  report annual percentage yield on savings.
D)  offer adjustable rate savings accounts.
E)  become members of the Federal Reserve System.

Question 9

A personal check with guaranteed payment is called a:

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A)  traveler's check.
B)  bank draft.
C)  certified check.
D)  money order.
E)  cashier's check.

Question 10

Series EE bonds continue to earn interest for how many years?

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A)  10
B)  20
C)  25
D)  30
E)  35

Question 11

Which one of the following savings plans is not covered by federal deposit insurance?

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A)  Account at a savings and loan
B)  Regular checking account at a commercial bank
C)  Money market account at a commercial bank
D)  Money market fund with an investment company
E)  Certificate of deposit at a commercial bank D

Question 12

What type of account would be considered the most liquid?

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A)  Certificate of deposit
B)  Regular savings account
C)  Money market account
D)  U.S.savings bond
E)  Share of stock

Question 13

Which of the following doesnot offer deposit services?

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A)  Life insurance company
B)  Commercial bank
C)  Savings and loan association
D)  Credit union
E)  Mutual savings bank A

Question 14

Based on the following information,what amount would be subtracted from the bank statement side of the checking account reconciliation? Service charge $12; Outstanding checks $145; Interest $3.50; Deposit in transit $80.

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A)  $145.00
B)  $12.00
C)  $157.00
D)  $148.50
E)  $80.00

Question 15

A higher rate of return would result from a savings account that had which of the following compounding frequencies?

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A)  Daily
B)  Weekly
C)  Biweekly
D)  Monthly
E)  Yearly

Question 16

Which CD attempts to attract savers with gifts or special rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bump-up
B)  Indexed
C)  Callable
D)  Global
E)  Promotional

Question 17

Your bank statement shows a balance of $670.Your checkbook register shows a balance of $462.You earned interest of $2 and had a service charge of $4.There are no outstanding deposits.What is the amount of outstanding checks?

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A)  $210
B)  $208
C)  $180
D)  $12
E)  $6

Question 18

When preparing a bank reconciliation,interest earned on your checking account is added to the bank statement balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The purpose of a "special endorsement" is to:

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A)  cash a check.
B)  deposit a check.
C)  transfer a check to another person.
D)  withdraw cash from your account.
E)  reduce the charge for service fees.

Question 20

Which one of the following is true for a NOW account?

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A)  It is an interest-earning checking account that requires a minimum balance.
B)  It is an account that charges a fee for each check written and does not require a minimum balance.
C)  It is a non-interest earning account.
D)  All of these are true.
E)  None of these are true.

Exam 5: Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Accounts

In recent years,membership in credit unions has:

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A restrictive endorsement consists of the words "for deposit only."

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Which of the following represent the use of credit?

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In the bank reconciliation process,total fees should be:

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Which type of organization does not provide home mortgages?

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Which one of the following financial service providers should be avoided,because the interest rates charged on loans can be over 100% a year?

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An asset management account combines a complete financial services program for a single fee.

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The Truth in Savings law requires that financial institutions:

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A personal check with guaranteed payment is called a:

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Series EE bonds continue to earn interest for how many years?

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Which one of the following savings plans is not covered by federal deposit insurance?

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What type of account would be considered the most liquid?

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Which of the following doesnot offer deposit services?

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Based on the following information,what amount would be subtracted from the bank statement side of the checking account reconciliation? Service charge $12; Outstanding checks $145; Interest $3.50; Deposit in transit $80.

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A higher rate of return would result from a savings account that had which of the following compounding frequencies?

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Which CD attempts to attract savers with gifts or special rates?

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Your bank statement shows a balance of $670.Your checkbook register shows a balance of $462.You earned interest of $2 and had a service charge of $4.There are no outstanding deposits.What is the amount of outstanding checks?

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When preparing a bank reconciliation,interest earned on your checking account is added to the bank statement balance.

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The purpose of a "special endorsement" is to:

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Which one of the following is true for a NOW account?

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