Grade 6 Home Science – Budgeting Quiz

1. What is a budget

It is a receipt given when one buys goods
It is a plan on the amount of money required for a specific purpose
It is a list of goods that one wants to buy
It is the price of goods sold in the market
Explanation:

2. Why is a budget important

It prevents buying cheap goods
It prevents saving a lot of money
It helps to control spending
It causes a lot of debts
Explanation:

3. Name one consideration when making a budget

Income
The value of goods
Types of goods to buy
Time of buying goods
Explanation:

4. Mary spends Ksh. 300 every day for her family meals, how much money does she use in the month of September?

300
3000
3300
9000
Explanation:

5. A mother prepares Rice and chicken every Saturday for her family. Which food nutrients does her family miss

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Energy giving foods
Vitamins
Explanation:

6. A student spends 50 for breakfast, 100 for lunch and 150 for supper, how much money does he need in one week for food?

300
2300
1000
1050
Explanation:

7. A family prefers fish over chicken as source of proteins. Fish costs 300 and chicken costs 450, how much more do they need if they take two fish?

900
150
600
750
Explanation:

8. One of the following is a result of failing to budget

Eating a balanced diet
Saving on time
Overspending
Healthy eating habits
Explanation:

9. Which of the following are food nutrients derived from liver

Energy giving nutrients
Carbohydrates
Iron
Vitamins
Explanation:

10. Beans, peas, meat are foods that are rich in__

Carbohydrates
Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins
Explanation:

11. This month Mando’s expenses are greater than his income. This means that he is spending more money than he is making! What action can Mando take in order to balance his budget?

eliminate savimgs
spend more
reduce expenses
Increase expenses
Explanation:

12. Mary takes home $3,500 every month from her salary. She uses $1,800 of that money to pay for her rent and her car payment, $300 for her credit card payment and $100 for her savings account. In order to make sure that she keeps her budget balanced for her month, what is the most amount of money that she can spend for the rest of the month?

$300
$1,100
$1500
$1,300
Explanation:

13. Arturo earned $100 last month from his afternoon babysitting job. The table shows Arturo’s budget. Which is a true statement about Arturo’s budget?

Arturo will have a surplus because he plans to spend less than he earned.
Arturo’s budget is not balanced because his expenses exceed his income.
Arturo’s budget is balanced because his expenses equal his income.
Arturo’s budget is not balanced because he will spend all of his money
Explanation:

14. The Garcia family spends: $900 - Rent $75 - Electricity $400 - Food $100 - Entertainment $100 - Clothing ? - Savings If the Garcia family's net income is $1,700, how much money can they put in savings?

$275
$1,575
$1,125
$125
Explanation:

15. _____ is the combined money earned by the father and mother (if she is working), and other working members of the family.

employment
budget
family income
expenditure
Explanation:

16. _____ is an example of sources of Family Income

expenses
Importance of a Budget
salary
Spending for comfortable living.
Explanation:

17. A list of items of expenditures that one plans to spend in a given time with a given income or amount is a

expenses
price list
budget
piece of paper
Explanation:

18. _____ is an example of Importance of budgeting

Budget
Family Income
expenses
Balance your income and expenditures.
Explanation:

19. _____ is an example of Factors Affecting the Family

Buy your needs before anything else
Determine the amount to be spent on fixed and flexible expenses.
budgeting
amount of income
Explanation:

20. A plan for spending and saving. You must consider both income and expenses.

investing
banking
budgetin
taking loans
Explanation:

21. To use money to pay for something.

cost
spending
budget
finance
Explanation:

22. The price or amount you pay for something that you want or need

needs
savings
cost
wants
Explanation:

23. Something you make to help you spend or save money wisely

budget
wants
withdral
finance
Explanation:

24. To use or take from someone if you do not have it yourself.

invest
borrow
deposit
withdraw
Explanation:

25. Jack wants a new phone, but he needs a new notebook for class. What should he do?

Buy the notebook and tell Brennon to buy him the phone.
Buy the notebook and put away money for the phone
Buy the phone and put away money for the notebook.
Buy the phone and use Brennon's notebook for a while.
Explanation:

26. What is one way Ryan can earn money?

He can volunteer at the library
He can read a book about jobs.
He can open a lemonade stand.
He can donate to a charity
Explanation:

27. Why do people need jobs

because kids are in school all day
to earn money for needs and wants
to volunteer
because they are bored
Explanation:

28. You can save money in all these places EXCEPT

in closet
giving to charity
bank
piggy bank
Explanation:

29. Mary participated in Lemonade Day this year. She made a $20.00 profit selling fresh lemonade. She decided to buy a ring with her money. What did Braileigh do?

Spent
Earned
Saved
Donated
Explanation:

30. What is the first step in creating a budget?

Determine monthly income
Track expenses and income
Decide how to spend money on wants
Save money for emergencies
Explanation:

The first step in creating a budget is to determine how much money you have coming in each month.

31. Which of the following is a fixed expense?

Electricity bill
Clothing
Groceries
Entertainment
Explanation:

A fixed expense is a recurring expense that stays the same every month, such as an electricity bill.

32. What is the purpose of setting financial goals in budgeting?

To track expenses
To ignore income
To spend money on wants
To save for future needs
Explanation:

Setting financial goals helps you save money for future needs like education, buying a house, or starting a business.

33. Why is it important to differentiate between needs and wants in a budget?

To ignore differences
To never spend on wants
To ensure all needs are met first
To spend all income on wants
Explanation:

Distinguishing between needs and wants helps prioritize spending on essential items before non-essential items.

34. What should be the primary focus when creating a budget for a month?

Setting aside money for needs
Spending money on wants
Saving money for emergencies
Tracking expenses
Explanation:

The primary focus of a budget should be on setting aside money for needs like rent, food, utilities, and transportation.

35. Which of the following is an example of an irregular expense?

Gifts
Rent
Groceries
School fees
Explanation:

Irregular expenses are expenses that occur occasionally, like buying gifts for special occasions, unlike regular expenses like rent or groceries.

36. How can one increase savings in a budget?

Ignore setting financial goals
Spend more on wants
Always borrow money
Cut back on expenses
Explanation:

Increasing savings in a budget can be achieved by cutting back on expenses or finding ways to reduce costs in different areas of spending.

37. What should be done with any leftover money in a budget at the end of the month?

Ignore it
Save it or invest it
Spend it on wants
Borrow more money
Explanation:

Any leftover money in a budget should be saved or invested for future needs or emergencies instead of spending it unnecessarily.

38. Why is it important to review and adjust a budget regularly?

To ignore financial goals
To overspend on wants
To ensure it meets current needs
To make the budget tighter
Explanation:

Reviewing and adjusting a budget regularly helps ensure that it aligns with current financial needs and goals, making necessary changes as needed.

39. What is the definition of budgeting?

a) Spending money without thinking about it
b) Keeping track of your income and expenses
d) Borrowing money from friends
c) Saving all your money without using it
Explanation:

Budgeting is the process of creating a plan for how you will spend your money, taking into account your income and expenses.

40. Why is budgeting important?

b) To make sure you have enough money for your needs and wants
d) To never have any fun
a) To spend all your money on toys
c) To give all your money to friends
Explanation:

Budgeting helps you prioritize your spending, ensuring you have enough money for essential things like food, shelter, and bills, as well as things you want.

41. What is an income?

c) Money you find on the street
d) Money with no value
b) Money you spend on things you need
a) Money you receive from somebody
Explanation:

Income is the money you earn or receive from sources like allowances, jobs, or gifts.

42. What is an expense?

d) Money that magically appears
a) Money you save for future use
c) Money you spend on things you need or want
b) Money you donate to charity
Explanation:

An expense is the money you spend on goods or services, whether they are essential needs or non-essential wants.

43. What is a savings goal?

b) Setting aside money for future use
c) Borrowing money from friends
a) Spending all your money
d) Giving away money to strangers
Explanation:

A savings goal is a specific amount of money you aim to save for a future purpose, like buying a new toy or saving for college.

44. What does it mean to live within your means?

b) Spending less money than you have
a) Spending more money than you have
c) Spending all your money every month
d) Never using money for anything
Explanation:

Living within your means means that you are not spending more money than you earn, ensuring you can cover all your expenses without going into debt.

45. What is the purpose of tracking your expenses?

c) To forget all about your money
a) To spend as much as you want
b) To see where your money is going
d) To lose track of how much you've spent
Explanation:

Tracking your expenses helps you understand your spending habits and identify areas where you can cut back or improve your financial management.

46. What is an impulse purchase?

b) Buying something you planned to buy
d) Never buying anything
a) Buying something without thinking about it
c) Talking to strangers about buying things
Explanation:

An impulse purchase is buying something on a whim or without careful consideration, often leading to overspending and regret.

47. How can creating a budget help you reach your financial goals?

c) By prioritizing your spending and saving for your goals
d) By borrowing money from friends
a) By spending all your money quickly
b) By giving away all your money
Explanation:

A budget allows you to allocate your money towards your financial goals, ensuring you make progress towards achieving them while managing your expenses.

48. What is a financial goal?

b) Setting a target to save or achieve financially
d) Giving away money to strangers
a) Spending all your money
c) Borrowing money from friends
Explanation:

A financial goal is an objective you set to save money or achieve something financially, like saving for a vacation, buying a new gadget, or investing for retirement.