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Unit 2 Test - Checking (fixed)

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How much money did John Jones have in his account on the first day of the statement period?

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Decide if the following statements are true or false about the check below:

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You start with $500.00 in your checking account. Write the balance you have after each transaction. (You must go in order)

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You buy a coffee at Wawa for $2.79

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You pay your cell phone bill online for $75.18

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You deposit a $35 check on your phone.

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You withdraw $100 at an ATM and there is a $3 fee.

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You transfer $142.77 to a friend for concert tickets.

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A person-to-person payment would best be used in which of these situations?
To give a tip to the waitress at a diner.
To repay your uncle who covered the cost of your first semester textbooks.
Mary just got a part-time job so she can attend a school trip abroad later this school year. Mary gets a paycheck on the 1st of every month, and a cash payment is due to the International Club advisor by the 3rd of every month with no exceptions. More than one late payment results in being removed from the trip. What recommendation do you have for Mary?
If she signs up for direct deposit with her employer, the money will already be in her account the morning of the 1st.
Deposit the check through her mobile app on the 1st of the month and do a cash withdrawal from the ATM each month on the 2nd; hopefully the check clears in time to avoid fees.
Kim gets a text alert from the bank that her account has dropped below $100 after a series of $20 ATM withdrawals. She has not used her ATM in over a week and wonders what she should do. What would you recommend?
Wait a week, as it is fairly common for the bank to catch mistakes like this.
Contact her bank immediately as it appears that her account may have been hacked.
Each of the following is a way to access money in your checking account EXCEPT...
Write a check to pay the rent on your apartment.
Swipe a prepaid card to pay for your fast food purchase.
Devon lives in a large apartment complex, and his rent is due by the first of each month to “Richardson Rental Properties and Housing Options, LLC” which has its office 45-minutes away in downtown Houston. Which payment option makes the most sense if Devon is trying to be responsible and efficient with his time?
Ask his employer to set up direct deposit.
Use online bill pay.
Which of the following transactions will REDUCE your checking account balance immediately?
Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket.
Writing your monthly rent check which you will mail tomorrow.
Which of these is the most convenient feature of using online and mobile banking?
Once you set up online banking, your bank will waive overdraft, ATM, and monthly fees .
When using online banking, you can request transfers, bill pay, automatic savings, and other features without visiting the bank branch.
Which action below is considered a best-practice for check writing?
Recording all of your transactions in a check register.
Leaving the “Pay to the order of” field blank until the very last minute, so that no one else can steal the check.
When signing up for a new checking account you answer "Yes" to receive overdraft protection. On this day, you have $10 in your account. You go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be the outcome resulting from these transactions?
You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for EACH transaction and also will need to repay the bank for the amount overdrawn ($29).
The bank will provide you five days to add funds to your account to cover the overdraft and no fees will be assessed.
You find three receipts from your activities today: (1) ATM withdrawal of $60 plus $3 out-of-network ATM fee, (2) Debit card used for grocery bill of $34 plus cash back of $20, and (3) ATM deposit of $90 from birthday checks. What is your current balance if you started the day with $300 in your account?
$333
$273
Which of the following transactions may NOT be reflected on your account balance if you go online to check your balances?
Debit card transaction from purchasing snacks at a local convenience store today.
Check that you mailed to your cousin for his birthday today.
The largest source of fees for banks when it comes to checking accounts is...
Overdraft fees
Wire transfer fees
How does a low-balance mobile alert on your checking account work?
It will alert you when your balance falls below a certain amount, and you will know to stop spending until you can add additional funds.
When triggered it will automatically transfer money from your savings account so you don’t overdraw.
When signing up for a new checking account you answer "No" to receive overdraft protection. On this day, you have $10 in your account. You go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be the outcome resulting from these transactions?
Because you turned down overdraft protection, the bank will not allow you to overdraw your account so your card will be denied in these 3 instances.
You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for EACH transaction and need to repay the bank the funds overdrawn ($29).
Why is it so important to have a checking account?
Without a checking account, you are unable to cash your paycheck or pay your taxes.
A checking account facilitates the rest of financial life by making your money available when and where you need it while also keeping it safe.
While opening your checking account, the bank representative seems very interested in getting you to sign up for overdraft protection. What might explain his motivation?
He wants to minimize the fees you might pay to the bank.
He might receive a sales commission if you sign up because banks generate income by charging fees such as overdraft.
Cam is moving from her childhood home in Scranton, PA to an apartment with her best friend in Los Angeles. She plans to stay 3-6 months to test whether she likes living on the West Coast, and then she may move again. Which of these is the BEST option for Cam when opening a checking account?
Join a local credit union in CA with no monthly fees and low overdraft fees.
Open an account at a large national bank with a lot of branch locations.
Which of the following is a good habit to protect your checking account information?
Create complex passwords that are a long combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Share login information with a few friends and family members so that trusted individuals can access your money in an emergency.
Tiana has $125 in her checking account. She wants to make a purchase for $160. Explain what would happen if:
a) she had overdraft protection
b) she did not have overdraft protection
transaction will not go through
having overdraft protection
helps avoid fees
not having overdraft fees
John has two ATM transactions but only one of them has a fee (Interac). Why?
Interac is an out-of-network ATM and First Bank charges customers if they use out-of-network ATMs.
First Bank charges customers for using their ATMs.
Which statement(s) are true regarding Check No. - 409?
This check was written by John and paid to another person or business.
This check was written by John’s employer.
What is the impact of the Online Funds Transfer - From Savings that appears on John's statement?
John's Savings account balance decreased by $50 and his Checking account balance increased by $50.
John's Savings account balance increased by $50 and his Checking account balance had no change.
The total amount of fees John paid this month was:
$43
$40
"Pay to the Order of Mrs. Smith" is written correctly.
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False
The date is written on the correct line.
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False
The amount in words is correct.
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False
The signature is in the wrong spot.
True
False