Unit 6: Role of Standards in Business Quiz

What is the primary purpose of standards in business?

• To increase production costs
• To ensure consistent quality and safety
• To limit market access
• To create confusion among consumers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of standards to consumers?

• Improved product reliability
• Increased product prices
• Better operational compatibility
• Improved access to goods

How do standards contribute to economic growth?

• By increasing production costs
• By ensuring quality and safety
• By limiting competition
• By reducing consumer choices

What type of standard defines the essential principles that must be maintained in a product?

• Product standard
• Basic standard
• Service standard
• Performance standard

Which institution in Rwanda is responsible for defining and processing national standards?

• Rwanda Environmental Management Authority
• Rwanda Development Board
• Rwanda Standards Board
• Ministry of Health

What is the role of ethical standards in business?

• To promote competition
• To ensure product compatibility
• To uphold moral principles and values
• To define technical specifications

Which of the following is an example of a process standard?

• A guideline for customer service
• A method for testing product durability
• A requirement for manufacturing a product
• A definition of product terminology

What is the significance of performance standards?

• They define how a product is marketed
• They specify how a product should function
• They outline the ethical practices of a business
• They determine the pricing of a product

How do standards help businesses in international markets?

• By increasing production time
• By ensuring compliance with local regulations
• By reducing the need for quality checks
• By limiting product variety

What is the role of the Rwanda National Police in standardization?

• Inspecting food safety
• Ensuring road worthiness of vehicles
• Defining national standards
• Monitoring environmental impact