Financial Literacy Basics Quiz

Grade 5 · Social Studies · Quiz

Test your knowledge of money management, budgeting, saving, and spending concepts.

Questions

1. Which of the following is an example of a 'need'?

   1. A new video game
   2. A bicycle
   3. Food and water
   4. A movie ticket
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   Answer: Food and water

   Food and water are basic needs — things humans must have to survive. A video game, bicycle, and movie ticket are wants — nice to have but not necessary for survival.

2. What happens when you spend more money than you earn?

   1. You have a surplus
   2. You earn interest
   3. You have a deficit
   4. Your budget balances
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   Answer: You have a deficit

   When your expenses are greater than your income, you have a deficit. This means you are spending more than you earn and may need to borrow money or cut spending.

3. Why is saving money important?

   1. So you can spend it faster later
   2. To prepare for emergencies and afford bigger purchases
   3. Because banks require it by law
   4. So you never have to work again
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   Answer: To prepare for emergencies and afford bigger purchases

   Saving money is important because it helps you handle unexpected expenses (emergencies) and allows you to save up for large purchases rather than going into debt.

4. What is interest in a savings account?

   1. A fee the bank charges you for saving
   2. Extra money the bank pays you for keeping your money there
   3. The total amount you deposit
   4. A type of expense
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   Answer: Extra money the bank pays you for keeping your money there

   A savings account earns interest — extra money the bank pays you as a percentage of your balance for keeping your money deposited with them.

5. Maria earns $20 a week doing chores. She spends $12 and saves the rest. How much does she save each week?

   1. $20
   2. $12
   3. $8
   4. $32
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   Answer: $8

   $20 earned minus $12 spent equals $8 saved. Maria saves $8 per week, which is 40% of her earnings — well above the recommended 10% savings rate.

6. Which of the following best describes a budget?

   1. All the money you have ever earned
   2. A plan for earning and spending money
   3. A type of loan from a bank
   4. The amount of interest you earn
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   Answer: A plan for earning and spending money

   A budget is a financial plan that helps you track how much money comes in (income) and how you plan to spend or save it (expenses), so you live within your means.

7. A 'want' is something you must have in order to survive.

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   Answer: False

   A want is something you would like to have but do not need to survive. A need is something essential for survival, like food, water, shelter, and clothing.

8. Money that you keep aside and do not spend is called _______.

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   Answer: savings

   Savings is the portion of income that is not spent. Saving money consistently over time helps build financial security and reach larger financial goals.

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