What's Your Credit Score IQ?

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Quiz on What's Your Credit Score IQ?, created by christinedigangi on 17/09/2014.
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Question 1

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How many credit scores do you have?
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  • 1
  • 3
  • 10
  • more than 100

Question 2

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Everyone has a credit score.
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Which of the following things does not directly affect your credit score?
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  • debt payment history
  • amount of debt
  • income

Question 4

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Credit scores are based on the data in your credit reports.
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  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Which of these does the most damage to your credit score?
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  • missing a credit card payment
  • applying for a mortgage
  • maxing out a credit card
  • paying your rent a day late
  • overdrawing your checking account

Question 6

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Checking your credit score can help you __________.
Answer
  • spot fraud
  • improve your credit
  • find loans or credit cards you can qualify for
  • all of the above
  • none of the above

Question 7

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What is a good credit score?
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  • there's no such thing as a good credit score
  • anything higher than 680
  • whatever score allows you to reach your financial goals

Question 8

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Who can request your credit score?
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  • your employer
  • your mom
  • you
  • your spouse

Question 9

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How often does your credit score change?
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  • every day
  • every month
  • every week
  • when new data is added to your credit report

Question 10

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Which of the following is WRONG?
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  • Your credit score will impact how much money you can borrow to buy a home.
  • Checking your credit scores can negatively impact them.
  • Prepaid cards aren’t factored into your credit scores.
  • Your utility or cable company may check your credit score before letting you start services.

Question 11

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A store credit card will affect your credit score differently than a bank-issued credit card.
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  • True
  • False

Question 12

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Which of these can help someone without a credit score start building one?
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  • a secured credit card
  • a prepaid debit card
  • a bank account
  • writing a letter to credit bureaus

Question 13

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Employers can request your credit scores during the job application and interview process.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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