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Which of the following is not a valid reason for using credit?


A) to pay for a medical emergency
B) to purchase a car for a homemaker returning to the workforce
C) to purchase an item now for less money than it will cost later
D) to pay for everyday living expenses
E) to pay for a college education

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Paul Carter is applying for a loan from a bank.The bank is concerned because Paul is an airline pilot for United Airlines.The bank thinks that Paul may be laid off in the near future.Which one of the 5 Cs of credit is the bank concerned with?


A) Character
B) Capacity
C) Capital
D) Collateral
E) Conditions

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Which one of the following is not a source that provides data to credit bureaus?


A) Banks
B) Finance companies
C) Merchants
D) Court records
E) Internal Revenue Service

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Department stores and gasoline companies are good places to obtain your first credit card.

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When resolving a billing dispute,a creditor must either tell you why the bill is correct or:


A) correct your account within two billing periods.
B) send this information to a credit bureau.
C) require you to pay the bill in full and then credit your account if the error is found.
D) start the collection process.
E) demand that you surrender your credit card.

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If someone has stolen your identity,the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus.

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College students are not a prime target for credit card issuers.

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If your monthly net income is $1,500,what should be your maximum amount spent on credit payments?


A) $200
B) $300
C) $400
D) $500
E) $600

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If you have declared personal bankruptcy,then this fact may be reported by credit bureaus for ____________ years.


A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
E) 25

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A loan officer is examining your income and the amount of your existing debt payments in deciding whether to make a loan to you today.Which aspect of the 5 Cs of lending is the loan officer most likely looking at?


A) Character
B) Capacity
C) Capital
D) Collateral
E) Conditions

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Which federal consumer credit law allows consumers to withhold payment for faulty or defective goods or services when purchased with a credit card?


A) Truth in Lending Act
B) Fair Credit Reporting Act
C) Fair Credit Billing Act
D) Equal Credit Opportunity Act
E) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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Co-branded credit cards:


A) are often linked with a certain business trade name offering "points."
B) help build customer loyalty.
C) allow the cardholder to earn rebates on products and services.
D) have increased in popularity since 1992.
E) All of these are correct.

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Which federal consumer credit law requires issuers to display on monthly statements how long it would take to pay off the existing balance and the total interest cost if the consumer paid only the minimum due?


A) Fair Credit Reporting Act
B) Equal Credit Opportunity Act
C) Truth in Lending Act
D) Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act
E) Fair Credit Billing Act

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Most of the information in your credit file may be reported for only ______ years.


A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
E) 15

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When you complain about your billing error,the creditor must acknowledge your letter within ____________ days.


A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 60
E) 90

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Which federal consumer credit law prohibits abusive,deceptive,and unfair practices by debt collectors?


A) Fair Credit Billing Act
B) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
C) Equal Credit Opportunity Act
D) Fair Credit Reporting Act
E) Truth in Lending Act

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Credit,when effectively used,can help you have more and enjoy more.

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Approximately how many credit card users would be classified as "convenience users" who generally pay off their balances in full each month?


A) 20%
B) 33%
C) 45%
D) 50%
E) 70%

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With closed-end credit,generally the seller holds the title to the merchandise until the payments have been completed.

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The borrower's attitude toward his or her credit obligations is called:


A) capacity.
B) capital.
C) character.
D) collateral.
E) conditions.

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