DSST Personal Finance Practice Questions - DSST Personal Finance Exam - DSST Personal Finance Practice Questions

Question 1

Which action best starts a sound personal financial planning process?

Set specific financial goals and measure current income, expenses, assets, and debts. Choose investments before reviewing cash flow or emergency needs. Use every available dollar for the highest advertised return. Wait to plan until retirement is less than five years away.

Correct Answer:

Set specific financial goals and measure current income, expenses, assets, and debts.

Question 2

A monthly budget shows income of $4,200 and planned expenses of $3,850. What does the budget show?

A deficit of $350 A surplus of $350 A net worth of $350 A liability of $350

Correct Answer:

A surplus of $350

Question 3

Why is an emergency fund usually kept in a savings or money market account instead of a volatile investment?

Emergency money should be liquid and relatively stable when needed. Emergency money must earn the highest possible return. Emergency money is designed only for tax deductions. Emergency money should be locked away to prevent withdrawals.

Correct Answer:

Emergency money should be liquid and relatively stable when needed.

Question 4

Which formula correctly calculates personal net worth?

Income minus expenses Assets minus liabilities Assets plus annual salary Credit limit minus credit balance

Correct Answer:

Assets minus liabilities

Question 5

A zero-based budget most directly requires a person to do which of the following?

Assign a purpose to each dollar of expected income. Keep all spending categories exactly equal. Avoid all discretionary spending. Use only cash and never use a bank account.

Correct Answer:

Assign a purpose to each dollar of expected income.

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