Consumer Skills Unit Test

1) Which statement best describes how to comparison shop?

• Set a budget, decide what features you want, and see which stores/brands best fit your needs

• Visit many stores and ask the salespeople to lower the price until one offers something you can afford

2) You're going to buy a new bicycle. What should be one of your first steps in comparison shopping?

• Decide what bicycle features you care most about

• Locate a coupon for bicycles

• Sell your old bicycle

3) Randall needs to make two purchases today -- a box of donuts to share with his homeroom and a pair of running shoes for the upcoming track season. For which item should he do MORE comparison shopping?

• The donuts -- because he wants to get a lot of flavors

• The shoes -- because they need to fit well and last for the whole season

4) Sofia wants to buy a new pair of jeans. At Pants World, the jeans she wants cost $40 and they're having a 25% off sale. At All Clothes, the same jeans cost $38 and she has a $6 off coupon. What is the best deal?

• Purchase at Pants World, because the cost after discount will be $30

• Purchase at All Clothes, because the cost after coupon will be $32

5) A popular promotion at stores is "Buy One, Get One Free." Why do stores offer this deal to their customers?

• Most stores are not trying to make a profit, so it doesn't matter if they give away free items

• Great deals convince customers to buy things they don't need and stay loyal to the store or brand

6) On a restaurant receipt, you will commonly find each of these items EXCEPT...

• The total cost of your food and drinks

• The total money in the bank account you used to pay

7) Naya has done a lot of shopping recently. Which receipt should she probably keep the longest?

• Mall store for 5 shirts and 2 pants, all of which she's tried on and fit

• Target receipt for bluetooth headphones for her and a popular toy for her niece's birthday

8) Here's Ruth's receipt from the onsite cafe at her job. How many items did Ruth buy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

9) Here's Ruth's receipt from the onsite cafe at her job. How much did she pay for this meal at the cafe?

• $1.17
• $11.70
• $12.87
• $14.50

10) Complete this sentence: A checking account statement...

• is the receipt you get from a store when you purchase something using a check

• tells you the bank's policies on fees

• lists all the purchases and deposits you've made in the previous month