DECA - Marketing Cluster Exam // Practice 2

Which of the following is a reason why someone might have trouble adapting to new circumstances:

• A. Missed opportunities

• B. Objectivity

• C. Empathy

• D. Contentment

Which of the following is a belief you should have about your own behavior if you want to be assertive:

• A. Passive behavior is a good response to aggression.

• B. You have the right to choose the way you respond to your circumstances.

• C. You have the right to be aggressive in some circumstances.

• D. Circumstances determine the way you should behave.

A hiring director at an engineering firm rarely hires women even though many women apply to work there, because he doesn't feel that they are as skilled as male employees. This hiring director is exhibiting a(n)

• A. typical hiring practice.

• B. impartiality.

• C. bias.

• D. objectivity.

Accepting blame for failure and credit for success is an indication of a person's

• A. consideration.

• B. responsibility.

• C. interpersonal skills.

• D. initiative.

Ann has until the end of the day to collect research for a report. Now it is mid-afternoon, and three coworkers have come into her office to ask for help with work-related problems. Ann is starting to panic, wondering if she will have the research done by her deadline. In this situation, Ann's source of stress is related to

• A. an unrealistic workload.

• B. work interruptions.

• C. difficult working relationships.

• D. unclear business policies.

Which of the following is a characteristic of good coaches:

• A. Aggression

• B. Patience

• C. Self-interest

• D. Creativity

To determine your personal vision, you must first consider

• A. specific obstacles.

• B. your values.

• C. cultural differences.

• D. others' aspirations.

Which of the following is an example of direct mail:

• A. Broadcasting a TV commercial

• B. Mailing a brochure to a consumer's home

• C. Developing a sales presentation

• D. Reading a manufacturer's information

Your annual income, inheritance, and money from the sale of an asset are all considered events that contribute toward

• A. tax liability.

• B. tax loophole.

• C. sales tax.

• D. untaxable income.

When an individual invests in a mutual fund, they are

• A. taking on a high level of investing risk.

• B. selecting their own investment options.

• C. pooling their money with other investors.

• D. purchasing corporate and government bonds.