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POBF 5.01-5.02

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A business that begins selling winter holiday decorations in late autumn is creating what type of utility?

a)

time

b)

place

c)

form

d)

possession

2.

One factor that might limit the human resources available for certain jobs is a/an:

a)

organize training program

b)

appealing company image

c)

good safety record

d)

inadequate pay level

3.

A major characteristic of a market economy is which type of ownership of property?

a)

monopolistic

b)

limited

c)

government

d)

private

4.

Which change provides the most time utility for a consumer?

a)

staying open for business on the weekend

b)

arriving at a product trade show early

c)

shopping for a product in the morning

d)

asking for early delivery of a product

5.

Countries whose governments provide citizens with free medical care, education, and other benefits often are referred to as which type of state?

a)

military

b)

capitalist

c)

consumer

d)

welfare

6.

The basic role of the United States government is to:

a)

limit business startups

b)

maintain control of prices

c)

increase production

d)

protect US citizens

7.

Which group of words best describes wants?

a)

limited, changing, and compensating

b)

unlimited, changing, and competing

c)

limited, unchanging, and competing

d)

unlimited, unchanging, and compensating

8.

In a private enterprise economic system, the interaction of supply and demand primarily determines:

a)

government regulation

b)

economic choices

c)

the extent of pollution

d)

product prices

9.

Which is an external factor that affects market price?

a)

locations of items in store

b)

consumer buying power

c)

number of items in stock

d)

available credit terms

10.

Which is a problem associated with communist command economies?

a)

There is no competition

b)

there are high taxes

c)

supply & demand control what will be produced

d)

individuals run the risk of losing their businesses

11.

When prices increase, producers usually:

a)

increase demand

b)

decrease supply

c)

increase supply

d)

decrease profits

12.

A local dry cleaner that also launders and presses shirts is selling:

a)

industrial supplies

b)

specialty goods

c)

tangible items

d)

consumer services