Question

which answer choice does not name one of the three national credit reporting agencies (also called credit bureaus)?
a. equifax
b. experian
c. transatlantic
d. transunion

Explanation:

Identify the three major national credit bureaus

The three major national credit reporting agencies (credit bureaus) in the United States are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Evaluate the given options against the major bureaus

• Option a (Equifax) is one of the three major bureaus.
• Option b (Experian) is one of the three major bureaus.
• Option c (TransAtlantic) is not a national credit reporting agency.
• Option d (TransUnion) is one of the three major bureaus.

Determine the correct choice

Since the question asks for the choice that does not name one of the three national credit reporting agencies, the correct option is TransAtlantic.

Answer:

• a. Equifax
• b. Experian
• c. TransAtlantic (Correct answer)
• d. TransUnion