DECA - Business Administration Core Exam // Practice 3

Which of the following is one of the most common reasons for job termination:

• A. Adequate job performance

• B. Inability to get along with coworkers

• C. Willingness to generate ideas

• D. Incompatible sales goals

Which of the following best describes the nature of coaching:

• A. Coaching always involves athletics.

• B. Coaching is enabling others to reach their potential.

• C. There is only one way to coach.

• D. Coaching is about telling others how to improve.

The manager of TAV Corporation used a spreadsheet to calculate the average sales for the previous six months as follows: January $1,250; February $1,100; March $1,800; April $2,350; May $2,110; and June $1,924. Determine the average sales per month for the six-month period.

• A. $1,823.76

• B. $1,755.67

• C. $1,919.50

• D. $1,665.00

Jeff is a stock clerk in a department store, and his friend Eric is a server in a restaurant. Which of the following statements is true about their safety at work:

• A. They are exposed to the same safety hazards.

• B. They are exposed to different safety hazards.

• C. Jeff's job has fewer safety hazards than Eric's.

• D. Jeff's job has more safety hazards than Eric's.

Mario decided to attend an out-of-state college 500 miles from home. Mario's father is upset when the holidays arrive because Mario is unable to spend them at home. When Mario made his decision, he forgot to consider the risk to his

• A. career.

• B. family.

• C. finances.

• D. future.

How can you show respect for a person you’re speaking with?

• A. Be polite and maintain eye contact.

• B. Start an argument when you don't agree.

• C. Avoid listening to their opinions.

• D. Interrupt when you have a point.

You want to get straight As and impress your teachers, so you consider cheating on tests to make sure you do well. You’re facing an ethical dilemma because of

• A. pressure from others.

• B. bad role models.

• C. conflicting values.

• D. the desire to prove yourself.

Which of the following is a way to prevent bias:

• A. Refrain from discussing differences

• B. Make decisions based on intuition

• C. Be aware of when you have gaps in knowledge

• D. Intervene when you witness unfairness

Ivy could steal money from the cash register at work when no one's watching, but she doesn't. Ivy demonstrates

• A. transparency.

• B. consistency.

• C. integrity.

• D. empathy.

Richard is giving a presentation at a conference in his industry. He fails to adequately prepare, shows up late for his presentation, and doesn't do a good job. What effect will his poor performance have on his company?

• A. It will reflect poorly on his company's image.

• B. It will only reflect on Richard's image.

• C. It will reflect positively on the company.

• D. It will not have any effect on the company.