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Econ- 9 Week Exam Review

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What could cause the shift from D1 to D2?

a)

A change in preferences

b)

A change in price

c)

A change in quantity demanded

d)

A change in quantity supplied

2.
What does this curve represent?
a)
supply
b)
equilibrium
c)
demand
d)
surplus
3.
What does this curve represent?
a)
demand
b)
supply
c)
equilibrium
d)
shortage
4.

If the supply curve on this graph represents iPhones, what would cause the change from S to S1 (red to purple line)?

a)

An increase in computer chips

b)

An increase in the cost of producing an iPhone

c)

Employees figure out a way to work more efficiently

d)

The price of iPhones increases

5.

The point in the middle of the two curves represents or shows....?

a)

Market Equilibrium

b)

An increase in supply

c)

A shortage

d)

A surplus

6.

New technology advances the rate at which furniture can be assembled. Why does this change the supply?

a)

There is a change in cost of production.

b)

The number of producers changes.

c)

The expectations of consumers changes.

d)

The output rate declines.

7.

Which statement expresses a central idea of how the laws of supply and demand work?

a)

The government sets the prices for goods and services.

b)

Prices are determined by the interaction of producers and consumers.

c)

Consumers alone determine the prices for goods and services.

d)

Technology dictates the prices charged for goods and services.

8.

If the price of an item drops, how would we show the change to the quantity demanded?

a)

We should shift the supply graph downward and left

b)

We should shift the demand graph upward and right

c)

We should shift the demand graph downward and left

d)

We should move to a new point on the graph.

9.

Sugar and honey are viewed as subsitutes for each other for many recipes. If the prices of sugar rises, what can be expected the

a)

demand for honey to increase

b)

demand for honey to decrease

c)

quanitity demanded for honey to increase

d)

quantity demanded for honey to decrease

10.

This market structure is characterized by the lowest level of competition among producers.

a)

monopolistic competition

b)

monopoly

c)

oligopoly

d)

perfect competition

11.

All of the following are characteristics of monopolistic competition except ___.

a)

There are many buyers and many sellers.

b)

The products sold are similar but differentiated.

c)

A market leader may emerge from among the many suppliers.

d)

There are many barriers to entry and exit.

12.
Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market are called
a)
Barriers to entry
b)
Factors of production
c)
Limited supply
d)
Monopolistic Outlook
13.

An industry or market that is dominated by a few firms is

a)

a Monopoly

b)

an Oligopoly

c)

a Competitive market

14.
The jeans industry would fall into what type of market structure? ( jeans are similar but there are some differences in the product)
a)
monopoly
b)
oligopoly
c)
perfect competition
d)
monopolistic competition
15.
Which scenario is an example of a monopoly? 
a)
A local water company is the sole provider of water for a small town.
b)
A dry cleaner specializes in environmentally friendly cleaning methods.  
c)
A farmer produces green beans for sale at a farmer's market.
d)
A small number of cereal companies produce most of the cereal on the market.
16.

Characteristics of perfect competition include

a)

a large number of buyers and sellers

b)

one firm dominates

c)

a few firms dominate

d)

competition is missing

17.

Which is an advantage of a public limited company?

a)

Risk of takeover due to the availability of the shares on the stock exchange

b)

Legal formalities in formation

c)

Share prices subject to fluctuation

d)

Separate legal identity

18.

Shared decision-making is an advantage of what type of organization?

a)

Sole trader

b)

Private limited company

c)

Public limited company

d)

Partnership

19.

Which of the following is not an advantage of operating a SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP?

a)

Complete control over decision-making

b)

Greater privacy as owners do not have to disclose their financial information to the public

c)

Paying dividends to shareholders

d)

Easy access to finance to grow the business

20.

Is run by two or more individuals who join together.

a)

PARTNERSHIP

b)

CORPORATION

c)

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

d)

FRANCHISE

21.

Is owned by shareholders. It is structured as a separate

legal entity under the operation of law.

a)

PARTNERSHIP

b)

CORPORATION

c)

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

d)

FRANCHISE

22.

Advantages:

- cheap to organize

- easy to start and operate

a)

PARTNERSHIP

b)

CORPORATION

c)

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

d)

FRANCHISE

23.

Advantages:

- ownership by a group of individuals

- shared responsibility for any profits,

debts and decisions related to the business

a)

PARTNERSHIP

b)

CORPORATION

c)

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

d)

FRANCHISE

24.

Advantages:

- ownership divided into shares of stock

- management or decision-making

shared by board of directors

a)

PARTNERSHIP

b)

CORPORATION

c)

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

d)

FRANCHISE

25.

Disadvantages:

- more expenses involved

- more rules and regulations to comply with

a)

PARTNERSHIP

b)

CORPORATION

c)

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

d)

FRANCHISE

26.

Sole proprietors have ____________, a situation in which a business owner is responsible for all the losses, debts, and other claims against the business.

a)

unlimited liability

b)

limited liability

c)

legal immunity

d)

dividend

27.

A __________ is a form of business organization recognized by law as a separate legal entity having all the rights of an individual. It has the right to buy and sell property, enter into legal contracts, and sue and be sued.

a)

corporation

b)

partnership

c)

conglomerate

d)

proprietorship

28.

What is the name for an individual who owns a share of a corporation and is entitled to part of its profits?

a)

stockholder

b)

president

c)

officer

d)

director

29.

Select all that apply. What are the two types of goods?

a)

Complementary Goods

b)

Normal Goods

c)

Inferior Goods

d)

Substitute Goods

30.

These are goods that people buy when their incomes increase

a)

Complementary Goods

b)

Normal Goods

c)

Inferior Goods

d)

Substitute Goods

31.

These are goods that people buy when their incomes decrease

a)

Complementary Goods

b)

Normal Goods

c)

Inferior Goods

d)

Substitute Goods

32.

Select all that apply. These are examples of Normal goods

a)

new cars

b)

televisions

c)

clothes

d)

ramen noodles

33.

Select all that apply. These are examples of Inferior goods

a)

new cars

b)

used clothes

c)

frozen dinners

d)

ramen noodles

34.

Select all that apply. These are examples of goods (or services) that are related to each other in one of two special ways.

a)

Complementary Goods

b)

Normal Goods

c)

Inferior Goods

d)

Substitute Goods

35.

These are goods that are almost consumed or used together

a)

Complementary Goods

b)

Normal Goods

c)

Inferior Goods

d)

Substitute Goods

36.

Select all that apply. These are examples of Complementary goods

a)

Hotdogs and Buns

b)

Butter to margarine

c)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

d)

Mcdonald's to Burger King

37.

These are goods that may replace each other when consumed or used

a)

Complementary Goods

b)

Substitute Goods

c)

Normal Goods

d)

Inferior Goods

38.

Select all that apply. These goods are examples of Substitute goods

a)

Mcdonald's to Burger King

b)

Hotdogs and Buns

c)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

d)

Butter to Margarine

39.

If the supply curve on this graph represents iPhones, what would cause the change from S to S1 (red to purple line)?

a)

An increase in computer chips

b)

An increase in the cost of producing an iPhone

c)

Employees figure out a way to work more efficiently

d)

The price of iPhones increases

40.

What happens to the supply curve of computers produced by the company "Pear" considering when Pear receives a subsidy from the U.S. government?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

What happens to the supply curve of computers produced by the company "Pear" considering when a hurricane strikes and prevents boats with computers from docking in the United States?

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

What happens to the demand curve for computers when the price increases from $500 to $700?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

What happens to the demand curve for computers when the price decreases from $700 to $500?

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.

What happens to the supply curve for cell phones produced by the company "Mango" if the the U.S. government doubles their taxes?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

What happens to the demand curve for cell phones if the price increases from $925 to $1320?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

What happens to the demand curve for cell phones if the price decreases from $1320 to $800?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

What happens to the supply curve for cars produced by the company "Gravy" when they are given a subsidy by the U.S. government?

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

What happens to the supply curve for cars produced by the company "Gravy" if a tornado destroys their major manufacturing plant in Oklahoma?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.
What is the Equilibrium Price?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
50.
What is the Equilibrium Quantity?
a)
50
b)
60
c)
70
d)
80
51.

Refer to Graph 4-5. According to the graph, What occurs at a price of $7?

a)

there would be a shortage of 40 units.

b)

there would be a surplus of 40 units.

c)

there would be a surplus of 20 units.

d)

the market would be in equilibrium.

52.

Which letter shows the area of surplus?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

53.

Which letter shows the equilibrium?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

54.

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

a)

traditional economy

b)

free enterprise

c)

mixed economy

d)

command economy

55.

Businesses have freedom to produce whatever they think consumers will buy

a)

Market

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Traditional

56.
What are the three economic questions?
a)
What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce?
b)
Who to produce? Why you produce? Like to produce?
c)
Why to produce? Tell who to produce? Things to produce?
57.
A garbage truck driver is an example of which Factor of Production?
a)
labor
b)
land
c)
entrepreneurship
d)
capital
58.
Which activity is an example of investing in physical capital by a company?
a)
constructing a new factory
b)
throwing away old delivery trucks
c)
giving workers more time off to rest
d)
training workers to do their jobs better
59.
The term, "land" means:
a)
The natural resources used to produce goods or services.
b)
Work the people do to produce goods and services.
c)
Goods not created for their own use, but to make other goods/services.
d)
Person who organizes the factors of production to produce goods/services; business owners.
60.
Which is an example of investment in human capital?
a)
trucks
b)
factories
c)
education
d)
highways
61.

It is when customs dictate the economy

a)

Mixed economy

b)

Market economy

c)

Command economy

d)

Traditional economy

62.

It is when individuals in the market dictate the economy

a)

Market economy

b)

Command economy

c)

Mixed economy

d)

Traditional economy

63.

What are the resources called that are needed to produce a good or service?

a)

Goods and services.

b)

Needs and wants.

c)

Factors of production.

d)

All of the above.

64.

Which one of the four factors of production does the image show?

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Capital

c)

Natural Resources

d)

Labor

65.

Which one of the four factors of production does the picture show?

a)

Natural Resources

b)

Labor

c)

Capital

d)

Entrepreneur

66.

Which one of the four factors of production does the picture show?

a)

Labor

b)

Natural Resources

c)

Capital

d)

Entrepreneur

67.
The opportunity cost of increasing production from 7 to 9 trucks is
a)
Scarcity
b)
2 boats
c)
2 trucks
d)
3 boats
68.
If a natural disaster strikes, the production possibilities curve can shift
a)
No shift
b)
To the left
c)
To the right
d)
Outward on one axis only
69.
What can cause a production possibilities curve to move to the right?
a)
thousands of people move out of the country
b)
an epidemic kills thousands of young men and women
c)
a new invention lowers the cost of production
d)
the population is growing increasingly old
70.
What does point Y represent on the PPC?
a)
Efficiency
b)
Unattainable / impossible
c)
Inefficency
d)
Nothing
71.

If there is improved technique of Production in both the goods , how will the PPC be affected?

a)

Leftward shift of PPC

b)

Rightward shift of PPC

c)

Rotation of PPC

d)

None of the above

72.
What is opportunity cost?
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
73.
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