Lesson T4.1.1

T4.1.1 The functions and uses of money Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 4

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the primary function of money in an economy?

    • Debt creator
    • Barter system
    • Inflation driver
    • Medium of exchange
  2. What major trade problem does money solve compared with barter?

    • Transaction fees
    • Exchange rates
    • Double coincidence
    • Inflation rates
  3. What does it mean when money acts as a store of value?

    • It can be saved
    • It never loses worth
    • It earns interest
    • It is physical cash
  4. Which term describes money providing a common measure for pricing goods?

    • Unit of account
    • Store of value
    • Legal tender
    • Barter medium
  5. What term describes a general rise in prices over time?

    • Inflation
    • Deflation
    • Taxation
    • Interest
  6. Which of these is a form of money in the UK?

    • Gift vouchers only
    • Passports
    • Share certificates
    • Banknotes and coins
  7. Why do governments and banks aim to keep inflation low and steady?

    • Rapid currency growth
    • Predictable financial planning
    • Higher tax revenue
    • Increased borrowing costs
  8. A shop sells a jumper for £30. Which function of money is shown?

    • Medium of exchange
    • Legal tender
    • Store of value
    • Unit of account
  9. What is the main benefit of keeping money in a bank account?

    • Zero risk
    • Security and access
    • Tax exemption
    • Guaranteed profit
  10. Which card spends money directly from your personal bank account?

    • Debit card
    • Prepaid voucher
    • Store card
    • Credit card
  11. What financial term describes the money coming in and going out?

    • Capital gain
    • Net profit
    • Cash flow
    • Gross income
  12. What financial plan sets out expected earnings and spending over time?

    • A balance sheet
    • A mortgage
    • A budget
    • An audit
  13. Why should someone keep a detailed record of daily spending?

    • Earning bank interest
    • Spotting patterns
    • Increasing salary
    • Paying less tax
  14. Which of these is a 'need' rather than a 'want'?

    • A new games console
    • A designer watch
    • A film ticket
    • Food and shelter
  15. What does the phrase value for money mean?

    • Lowest price possible
    • Buying in bulk
    • Quality relative price
    • Highest quality available
  16. Why do shoppers compare prices across different stores before buying?

    • Meeting shop assistants
    • Accumulating store points
    • Checking stock levels
    • Finding better value
  17. Which of these is a typical example of a regular fixed expense?

    • Birthday gift
    • Monthly rent
    • Car repair
    • Holiday flight
  18. Which of these counts as a regular source of personal income?

    • Wages from employment
    • Paying a electricity bill
    • Buying groceries
    • Bank loan repayment
  19. A person earns £1,000 monthly but spends £1,150. What is the financial outcome?

    • Tax rebate
    • Monthly surplus
    • Balanced budget
    • Monthly deficit
  20. What is the primary way governments raise funds for public services?

    • Lottery tickets
    • Bank fines
    • Charity donations
    • Taxation

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