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What is the term for an exchange of goods and services for other goods and services without the use of money?
- Barter
- Basic Trade
- Swappage
- One-To-One Exchange

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This test will help you to prepare for your unit 1 test on monday.

2.

Considered one of the lowest-risk investments, what bills are sold by the U.S. government to cover short-term debt?
- M-Bills
- G-Bills
- F-Bills
- T-Bills
Correct Answer

A. T-Bills
3.

What British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean is commonly used by businesses as a tax shelter?
- The Isle Of Man
- Barbados
- The Cayman Islands
- The Seychelles
Correct Answer

A. The Cayman Islands
4.

In a 1980 debate, George H.W. Bush used what derisive term to refer to the economic policies of Ronald Reagan?
- "Slash-And-Burn Economics"
- "Voodoo Economics"
- "Live-And-Die Economics"
- "Vampire Economics"
Correct Answer

A. "Voodoo Economics"
5.

The city of Memphis' commodity exchange centers around what crop?
- Corn
- Wheat
- Cotton
- Milk
Correct Answer

A. Cotton
6.

Which of the following is a stock market holiday?
- Veteran's Day
- Columbus Day
- Good Friday
- Christmas Eve
Correct Answer

A. Good Friday
7.

What security measure was added to $50 and $100 bills in 1990 to foil counterfeiters?
- Microscoping
- Microchipping
- Microcoding
- Microprinting
Correct Answer

A. Microprinting
8.

How much deposit insurance per investor does the FDIC provide as of 2011?
- 250000
- 50000
- 400000
- 1000000
Correct Answer

A. 250000
9.

What is the term for a tax on specific items purchased abroad?
- Tariff
- Consumption Tax
- Duty
- Levy
Correct Answer

A. Duty
10.

On the FICO scale, what is the highest individual credit rating possible?
- 850
- 950
- 990
- 780
Correct Answer

A. 850
11.

At what age are you no longer allowed to contribute to an IRA?
- 72 ╜
- 65 ╜
- 70 ╜
- 68 ╜
Correct Answer

A. 70 ╜
12.

Pennies mostly consist of what metal?
- Iron
- Zinc
- Nickel
- Copper
Correct Answer

A. Zinc
13.

What is the most commonly-used type of bankruptcy filing for individuals?
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 12
Correct Answer

A. Chapter 7
14.

According to the SEC, a penny stock is a stock whose shares are worth less than how much apiece?
- 5
- 10
- 1
- 0.01
Correct Answer

A. 5
15.

In September of 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fell under the conservatorship of what Federal organization?
- FHFA
- FDIC
- FCIC
- FFIEC
Correct Answer

A. FHFA

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Considered one of the lowest-risk investments, what bills are sold by the U.S. government to cover short-term debt?

What British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean is commonly used by businesses as a tax shelter?

In a 1980 debate, George H.W. Bush used what derisive term to refer to the economic policies of Ronald Reagan?

The city of Memphis' commodity exchange centers around what crop?

Which of the following is a stock market holiday?

What security measure was added to $50 and $100 bills in 1990 to foil counterfeiters?

How much deposit insurance per investor does the FDIC provide as of 2011?

What is the term for a tax on specific items purchased abroad?

On the FICO scale, what is the highest individual credit rating possible?

At what age are you no longer allowed to contribute to an IRA?

Pennies mostly consist of what metal?

What is the most commonly-used type of bankruptcy filing for individuals?

According to the SEC, a penny stock is a stock whose shares are worth less than how much apiece?

In September of 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fell under the conservatorship of what Federal organization?