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Course Catalog / BMU 040 / Pretest

Before you start: Money Basics: Budget, Bank and Save Pretest

About 10 minutes. Not graded. 10 questions, plus 3 quick confidence questions.

This is not a test you pass or fail. It is fine not to know these answers. Many people will not, because you have not taken the course yet. Your answers show your starting point, so at the end you can see how far you came.

Why we ask: it shows what you already know and which ideas are new to you. When you finish the course, you will see your before and after for each skill, so you can see where you grew and what to review.

How this works

  • Pick the answer that seems best. If you are not sure, make your best guess.
  • You will not see the answers now. You take this once.
  • Your answers stay on this device. Nobody else sees them.

How sure do you feel?

Rate each line from 1 (not at all sure) to 5 (very sure). There is no right answer.

I can track my spending and build a one month budget.

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

I can compare account fees and start an emergency fund.

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

I can find free tax filing and free money help.

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

Questions

1. You want to see where your money goes. What is a good first step?
2. Pay is $1,500. Bills are $1,400. What is left?
3. Sam lists his costs. Which one goes in the need column?
4. Your budget is short. What is a good first move?
5. Who insures money at a bank?
6. A store charges $8 to cash each check. You cash 2 a month. What is the monthly cost?
7. What helps you save without having to remember?
8. Which is a good use of an emergency fund?
9. What is VITA?
10. You get a tax refund. What does the CFPB suggest?

Your answers stay on this device. They are saved only in this browser and are not linked to your name. A random device code is saved with them so a survey you choose to send can be counted once. Your answers are lost if you clear your browser data or switch devices.

Next up

Go to Lesson 1: Where does the money go? Track one week.

This self check is not a grade and does not affect your access.