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Money sense quiz

Needs and wants, budgeting, saving, and spotting mobile money scams. Written for ages 11–16 and 17+ — if you choose another level, the nearest questions are used.

The kind of thing you'll be asked

Examples only — your own questions are built fresh, with different names and numbers every time.

  • What does "pay yourself first" mean?

    • Buy yourself a treat on payday
    • Never pay bills
    • Put money into savings as soon as you are paid
    • Pay your own debts last

    Answer: Put money into savings as soon as you are paid — Saving first, before spending, makes sure saving actually happens.

  • Who should you share your mobile money PIN with?

    • Your best friend
    • The agent at the kiosk
    • A caller who says they work for the network
    • No one

    Answer: No one — Your PIN is like the key to your money. Real staff will never ask for it.

  • Which of these is a need rather than a want?

    • basic medicine
    • designer sneakers
    • the newest smartphone
    • a games console

    Answer: basic medicine — "Basic medicine" is a need — something you must have to live safely and healthily. The others are wants: nice to have, but they can wait.