WorksheetsIntro to Economics Test Review
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 52mins
What does the concept of Scarcity refer to in economics?
The abundance of resources to fulfill all human wants and needs
The insufficiency of resources to satisfy all human wants and needs.
The process of creating events using time and energy
A city where people are dedicated to fulfilling all their wants and needs
What is a need?
Something you don't need
Something essential for survival
Something you desire
Candy
Who is the individual that utilizes the goods or services?
producer
consumer
supplier
distributor
A person who purchases a good or service
consumer
taxes
supply
good
Land includes...
The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.
the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services
people with all their efforts and abilities
individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.
Capital refers to...
The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.
people with all their efforts and abilities
the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services
individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.
Labor refers to...
people with all their efforts and abilities
individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.
the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services.
The "gifts of nature" or natural resources not created by human effort.
Who are the individuals that initiate a new business or introduce a new product to the market?
Investors
Entrepreneurs
Consumers
Manufacturers
The opportunity cost is best defined as
The next best use alternative use of money, time, or resources when making a choice.
The list of alternatives that are available when making a choice.
The diagram representing the maximum number of goods that can be sold.
A simplified version of a complex concept or behavior.
An economy that is not maximizing its potential is said to be
efficient
underutilized
growing
trading internationally
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?
cupcakes
brownies
In the event of a technological advancement, how would the production possibilities curve change?
No shift
To the left
To the right
Outward on one axis only
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:
Capital Good
Consumer Good
Paradox of Value
Nondurable Good
Durable Good
The ability of capacity of a good or service to be useful and give satisfaction to someone is called:
Service
Good
Value
Wealth
Utility
The monetary worth of a good of service as determined by the market is called:
Value
Utility
Wealth
Service
Good
John took a loan from a bank to purchase his first home. He bought a 4-bedroom mobile home. John's home is:
A nondurable good
A need
A financed payment
A Fixed expense
A durable good
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 consumer good
A luxury item
A capital good
A service
An economic paradox
In a command economy, the government has no control over the market.
True
False
What is an economic system where only the government makes the economic decisions?
traditional economy
free enterprise
mixed economy
command/
communist economy
What type of economy do most countries in the world have?
Market economy
Command economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
The country of North Korea has a dictator that makes all of the economic decisions. What type of economy is this?
Traditional
Market
Command
Centrally Planned
The government has little to no role in the production of goods in this type of economy.
Traditional
Mixed
Command
Market
In which economic system does the government not interfere in business activities?
Traditional
Command
Mixed
Free Enterprise/Market
Based on traditions
Command
Traditional
Free Enterprise
Mixed
Businesses have freedom to produce whatever they think consumers will buy
Market
Command
Mixed
Traditional
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?
Command
Free Enterprise
Mixed
Traditional
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?
All the players equally
The player who is acting as the government
Beyonce
The rules set by their ancestors
What are the fundamental questions of economics?
What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce?
Who to produce? Why to produce? Where to produce?
When to produce? Why to produce? How to produce?
Which of the following economic systems allows citizens full freedom in choosing a career and workplace?
Capitalism
Fascism
Socialism
Communism
In a free enterprise system, who has the authority to make economic decisions?
The citizens
The federation
Provinces
Administration
In a Free Market economy, citizens are motivated by _________ to produce quality items efficiently.
the Invisible Hand
Profit
Big Brother
taco Tuesdays
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.
Communist
Amazon
Free Market
Traditional
Which type of economy combines elements of both market and command economic models?
Traditional
Mixed
Market
Command
Which economic system allows supply and demand to regulate prices and production?
Socialist
Communist
Free Market
Feudal
Traditional economies are usually
small, close communities that welcome change and technology
large, widespread communities that welcome change and new technology
large, widespread communities that are able to deal effectively with environmental disaster
small, close communities that avoid change and new technology
If my government is providing me healthcare services for free and I have no other options to choose from, I live in a _____ economy.
Market
Mixed
Command
Traditional
The government owns all industries, with total control of production, supply & prices
Traditional
Market
Mixed
Command
Supply and demand determines how much an item costs
Free Enterprise/Market
Command
Mixed
Communist
TRUE or FALSE: The American economy allows individuals to purchase what they want, work where they want, and change jobs when they want.
TRUE
FALSE
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?
Economic Freedom
Voluntary Exchange
Private Property
Profit Motive
What is the impact of competition on consumers?
Increased variety of products
Lower prices
Better quality products
All of the above
James, Grace, and Noah are discussing about real-world examples of competition. Which example given by them is a true representation of competition?
'An oil company starting a monopoly'
'Lisa asking for higher pay'
'Workers striking for higher pay'
'Sony and Microsoft creating new games to one up each other'
John is a farmer in a society where the government decides what crops to grow. What type of economy is this?
Free Market
Traditional
Command
Mixed
