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Intro to Economics Test Review

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the concept of Scarcity refer to in economics?

a)

The abundance of resources to fulfill all human wants and needs

b)

The insufficiency of resources to satisfy all human wants and needs.

c)

The process of creating events using time and energy

d)

A city where people are dedicated to fulfilling all their wants and needs

2.

What is a need?

a)

Something you don't need

b)

Something essential for survival

c)

Something you desire

d)

Candy

3.
Economics is the study of how people seek to satisfy their needs and wants by making choices.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What is the fundamental problem of economics? 
a)
How to keep consumers out of debt?
b)
How to fulfill our unlimited wants and needs with limited resources?
c)
How to figure out the way to make the most money?
d)
How do we ensure all people get a college education?
5.

Who is the individual that utilizes the goods or services?

a)

producer

b)

consumer

c)

supplier

d)

distributor

6.

A person who purchases a good or service

a)

consumer

b)

taxes

c)

supply

d)

good

7.
The idea that resources are limited; we don't have an unlimited supply of what we want
a)
scarcity
b)
supply
c)
demand
d)
inflation
8.

Land includes...

a)

The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.

b)

the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services

c)

people with all their efforts and abilities

d)

individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.

9.

Capital refers to...

a)

The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.

b)

people with all their efforts and abilities

c)

the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services

d)

individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.

10.

Labor refers to...

a)

people with all their efforts and abilities

b)

individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.

c)

the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services.

d)

The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.

11.

Who are the individuals that initiate a new business or introduce a new product to the market?

a)

Investors

b)

Entrepreneurs

c)

Consumers

d)

Manufacturers

12.

The opportunity cost is best defined as

a)

The next best use alternative use of money, time, or resources when making a choice.

b)

The list of alternatives that are available when making a choice.

c)

The diagram representing the maximum number of goods that can be sold.

d)

A simplified version of a complex concept or behavior.

13.
What is the production possibilities curve?
a)
a graph that shows how much an economy can produce between 2 goods
b)
how much money something is
c)
the opportunity one has to give up in order to gain something else
d)
land, labor, capital, entrepreneurs
14.
The production possibilities curve is an illustration of what?
a)
Opportunity costs and trade-offs
b)
Only opportunity costs
c)
Only trade-offs
d)
none of the above
15.
Efficiency is producing the maximum possible output from available resources
a)
True
b)
False
16.
An increase in the labor force would cause the PPF to 
a)
Shift inward
b)
Shift outward
c)
Do nothing
d)
Turn into a straight line
17.
What does point B represent?
a)
Production at greater than the country's minimum potential
b)
Production is less than the country's minimum potential
c)
Productive inefficiency
d)
Productive efficiency
18.

An economy that is not maximizing its potential is said to be

a)

efficient

b)

underutilized

c)

growing

d)

trading internationally

19.

A renowned pastry shop has limited ingredients left to prepare their items. They could make cupcakes or brownies, but they can't make both. The pastry chefs decide to make brownies for their customers. What is the opportunity cost of their decision?

a)

cupcakes 

b)

brownies 

20.
If a point lies on the curve this means the company is being efficient. If a point lies inside the curve, this tells the company what?
a)
They are being over efficient
b)
They are not efficient
c)
It is impossible
d)
None of the above
21.
Which phrase could be used to describe a PPC shifting outward?
a)
Resources wasted or idle
b)
Economic Growth
c)
Inefficient use of resources
d)
A decrease in demand for a product
22.
What does point Y represent on the PPC?
a)
Efficiency
b)
Unattainable / impossible
c)
Inefficency
d)
Nothing
23.

In the event of a technological advancement, how would the production possibilities curve change?

a)

No shift

b)

To the left

c)

To the right

d)

Outward on one axis only

24.

Some necessities, such as water, have a very low monetary value and in the other hand some nonnecessities, such as diamonds, have a very high value. This contradiction is called:

a)

Capital Good

b)

Consumer Good

c)

Paradox of Value

d)

Nondurable Good

e)

Durable Good

25.

The ability of capacity of a good or service to be useful and give satisfaction to someone is called:

a)

Service

b)

Good

c)

Value

d)

Wealth

e)

Utility

26.

The monetary worth of a good of service as determined by the market is called:

a)

Value

b)

Utility

c)

Wealth

d)

Service

e)

Good

27.

John took a loan from a bank to purchase his first home. He bought a 4-bedroom mobile home. John's home is:

a)

A nondurable good

b)

A need

c)

A financed payment

d)

A Fixed expense

e)

A durable good

28.

Julia is purchasing a coffee bean roasting machine for her cafe. The machine costs $50,000 dollars. In terms of economics, this machine is considered:

a)

A consumer good

b)

A luxury item

c)

A capital good

d)

A service

e)

An economic paradox

29.

In a command economy, the government has no control over the market.

a)

True

b)

False

30.
A command economy is when the government is in control.
a)
True
b)
False
31.

What is an economic system where only the government makes the economic decisions?

a)

traditional economy

b)

free enterprise

c)

mixed economy

d)

command/

communist economy

32.

What type of economy do most countries in the world have?

a)

Market economy

b)

Command economy

c)

Traditional economy

d)

Mixed economy

33.

The country of North Korea has a dictator that makes all of the economic decisions. What type of economy is this?

a)

Traditional

b)

Market

c)

Command

d)

Centrally Planned

34.

The government has little to no role in the production of goods in this type of economy.

a)

Traditional

b)

Mixed

c)

Command

d)

Market

35.

In which economic system does the government not interfere in business activities?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Free Enterprise/Market

36.

Based on traditions

a)

Command

b)

Traditional

c)

Free Enterprise

d)

Mixed

37.

Businesses have freedom to produce whatever they think consumers will buy

a)

Market

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Traditional

38.

Avery, Harper, and Arjun are discussing the type of economic system that allows businesses the most freedom. Which type of economic system are they referring to?

a)

Command

b)

Free Enterprise

c)

Mixed

d)

Traditional

39.

Imagine David, Sophia, and Evelyn are playing a game where they simulate running a country. In their game, they've decided to run a command economy. Who would hold power over the economy in this scenario?

a)

All the players equally

b)

The player who is acting as the government

c)

Beyonce

d)

The rules set by their ancestors

40.

What are the fundamental questions of economics?

a)

What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce?

b)

Who to produce? Why to produce? Where to produce?

c)

When to produce? Why to produce? How to produce?

41.

Which of the following economic systems allows citizens full freedom in choosing a career and workplace?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Fascism

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

42.

In a free enterprise system, who has the authority to make economic decisions?

a)

The citizens

b)

The federation

c)

Provinces

d)

Administration

43.

In a Free Market economy, citizens are motivated by _________ to produce quality items efficiently.

a)

the Invisible Hand

b)

Profit

c)

Big Brother

d)

taco Tuesdays

44.

This type of economic system often results in the most efficient production of goods that consumers want, produced at the lowest prices and highest quality.

a)

Communist

b)

Amazon

c)

Free Market

d)

Traditional

45.

Which type of economy combines elements of both market and command economic models?

a)

Traditional

b)

Mixed

c)

Market

d)

Command

46.

Which economic system allows supply and demand to regulate prices and production?

a)

Socialist

b)

Communist

c)

Free Market

d)

Feudal

47.

Traditional economies are usually

a)

small, close communities that welcome change and technology

b)

large, widespread communities that welcome change and new technology

c)

large, widespread communities that are able to deal effectively with environmental disaster

d)

small, close communities that avoid change and new technology

48.

If my government is providing me healthcare services for free and I have no other options to choose from, I live in a _____ economy. 

a)

Market 

b)

Mixed

c)

Command 

d)

Traditional 

49.

The government owns all industries, with total control of production, supply & prices

a)

Traditional

b)

Market

c)

Mixed

d)

Command

50.

Supply and demand determines how much an item costs

a)

Free Enterprise/Market

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Communist

51.

TRUE or FALSE: The American economy allows individuals to purchase what they want, work where they want, and change jobs when they want. 

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

52.

Scarlett owns a piece of land, Benjamin has personal property, and Charlotte owns a business. They all have the freedom to do whatever they'd like with their respective properties. What characteristic of an economic system allows them to do so?

a)

Economic Freedom

b)

Voluntary Exchange

c)

Private Property

d)

Profit Motive

53.

What is the impact of competition on consumers?

a)

Increased variety of products

b)

Lower prices

c)

Better quality products

d)

All of the above

54.

James, Grace, and Noah are discussing about real-world examples of competition. Which example given by them is a true representation of competition?

a)

'An oil company starting a monopoly'

b)

'Lisa asking for higher pay'

c)

'Workers striking for higher pay'

d)

'Sony and Microsoft creating new games to one up each other'

55.

John is a farmer in a society where the government decides what crops to grow. What type of economy is this?

a)

Free Market

b)

Traditional

c)

Command

d)

Mixed

56.
Ted is working towards his dream of becoming a lawyer by working at a law firm as a legal clerk.
a)
Free Market
b)
Traditional
c)
Command
57.
Sam loves science and wants to become a doctor but he is learning how to make clay bricks like his father and grandfather.
a)
Free Market
b)
Traditional
c)
Mixed
d)
Command