Banking and Financial Institutions Quiz

What is the main role of the FDIC in relation to your bank deposits?

• To guarantee loans for small businesses

• To insure deposits up to a certain amount

• To set interest rates on savings accounts

• To regulate all financial institutions

If a bank fails, how much of your deposit is insured by the FDIC?

• Up to $100,000

• Up to $250,000

• Up to $500,000

• Unlimited

What role does the Federal Reserve play in setting interest rates?

• It determines the maximum interest rate banks can charge

• It sets the discount rate that influences the market rates

• It enforces penalties for banks that overcharge

• It provides direct loans to consumers

How does the Federal Reserve stimulate the economy?

• By increasing the discount rate

• By manipulating the money supply

• By closing low-performing banks

• By lowering FDIC insurance limits

What is liquidity?

• The ability to earn the highest possible interest rate

• The ease of converting an asset to cash without loss of value

• The minimum balance requirement for a savings account

• The interest rate charged on loans

Which type of account typically offers the highest degree of liquidity?

• Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

• Money Market Deposit Accounts

• Checking Accounts

• Traditional IRAs

Which type of bank account usually does NOT pay interest?

• Savings account

• Checking account

• Money market deposit account

• Certificate of Deposit (CD)

What is a key feature of a Certificate of Deposit (CD)?

• It offers high liquidity but lower interest rates

• It provides a fixed interest rate for a set time period

• It allows unlimited check-writing privileges

• It is tax-free for all investors

What happens when you use a debit card?

• The payment is charged to your credit account

• The money is withdrawn immediately from your bank account

• The payment is delayed until your billing cycle ends

• The transaction is insured by the FDIC

Why is it important to keep your PIN private?

• It prevents the bank from blocking your account

• It ensures others cannot access your funds

• It allows you to avoid bank fees

• It increases the interest rate on your account