IGCSE Business Studies - 4.6 Location Decisions Quiz

Which of the following is most important for a manufacturing business that uses heavy raw materials?

• Proximity to shopping malls

• Access to financial services

• Proximity to raw materials

• Availability of skilled office workers

A manufacturing business producing cars would most likely locate close to:

• Tourists

• Skilled labor

• Customers

• Airports

Which factor is least important for a manufacturing business?

• Transport infrastructure

• Proximity to customers

• Availability of raw materials

• Government incentives

Why might a manufacturing business locate near a port?

• To attract customers

• To reduce import/export transport costs

• For better customer service

• To reduce wage rates

A business that produces furniture from wood is considering a new location. Which factor is likely to be most important?

• Low local taxes

• Proximity to retail shops

• Proximity to forests

• Availability of banking services

Which factor is usually more important for a service business than a manufacturing business?

• Proximity to raw materials

• Proximity to suppliers

• Proximity to customers

• Cost of machinery

A fast-food restaurant is most likely to locate in:

• An isolated rural area

• A busy shopping center

• A remote warehouse district

• An industrial estate

A hair salon is looking to open a new branch. Which factor is likely to be the least relevant?

• Local population size

• Availability of parking

• Distance to raw material suppliers

• Visibility to passersby

Why might a legal services firm locate in a city center?

• Cheaper land

• Low customer demand

• Easier access to clients and courts

• Access to natural resources

A private hospital choosing a location would mainly consider:

• Proximity to farming areas

• Access to clean water for manufacturing

• Access to skilled medical staff

• Availability of factory space