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BC07_Small Biz

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 29mins

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1.

Wendy quit her job as the regional manager of Rubicon Inc., a multinational company, and started her own fashion boutique. Within two years, she began earning more than what she earned during her tenure at Rubicon. Which of the following advantages of entrepreneurship is highlighted in the given scenario?

a)

survivial

b)

greater flexibility

c)

independence

d)

greater financial success

2.

The primary reason people choose to become entrepreneurs is to:

a)

avoid difficult challenges.

b)

avoid uncertainty.

c)

earn more money.

d)

develop evolutionary business models.

3.

Richard, an employee in an investment firm, was dissatisfied with the way his superiors handled business dealings. For that reason, he quit his job and started his own business so that he is able to make all management decisions without interference from anyone. Which advantage of entrepreneurship is highlighted in the given scenario?

a)

Greater financial success

b)

Independence

c)

Uniformity

d)

Greater challenge

4.

Technological tools such as the Internet and email have:

a)

decreased the importance of entrepreneurship in the national economy.

b)

made it easy for small business owners to manage their firms on the go.

c)

made it harder for small businesses to compete against large businesses.

d)

increased the number of legal regulations that small businesses should comply with.

5.

Mabel has a business idea of starting a store that would only sell hair products. Although she needs to raise capital to start her business, she does not want to share the ownership of her firm with anyone else. With a good appetite for risk, which of the following financing resources would be most ideal for her to start her business?

a)

Personal credit cards

b)

Angel investors

c)

Venture capital firms

d)

Microloan program from the SBA

6.

Small business start-ups are likely to find that getting commercial loans are:

a)

difficult because lenders are reluctant to give loans to firms that do not have a track record.

b)

one of the most flexible ways of obtaining financing because local bankers are usually eager to establish relationships with new companies.

c)

the most difficult because start-ups require higher financing than what banks can offer.

d)

the best way to obtain all the financing they need as lenders usually get an ownership stake in the companies.

7.

In the context of funding options for small businesses, the _____ assists entrepreneurs by partially guaranteeing loans from local commercial lenders.

a)

Federal Reserve

b)

Patent and Trademark Office

c)

U.S. Small Business Administration

d)

Department of the Treasury

8.

Maurice wants to make a documentary film on the unequal distribution of money in the world and its effect on different social classes. Instead of approaching a production house, he creates a website for the project where he pitches his idea through a short video and requests the viewers to donate any amount of money to cover the production cost. In the given scenario, which of the following is Maurice using to get the capital for his film?

a)

A venture capital firm

b)

An angel investor

c)

Crowdfunding

d)

Seed money

9.

In the context of various funding options for small businesses, which of the following statements is a difference between angel investors and venture capital firms?

a)

Angel investors fund only nonprofits, whereas venture capital firms do not fund nonprofits.

b)

Angel investors include private organizations, whereas venture capital firms include only government organizations.

c)

Angel investors focus on start-ups in their later stages, whereas venture capital firms focus on low-potential start-ups.

d)

Angel investors are wealthy individuals, whereas venture capital firms are companies

10.

Identify a true statement about angel investors.

a)

They are wealthy companies that invest in start-up businesses with high growth potential.

b)

They invest in start-up businesses without requiring a share of ownership.

c)

They look for companies that have previously demonstrated 5% to 10% per year since their start up.

d)

They invest in promising start-up companies because they want to make money.

11.

Which of the following funding options provides advice and guidance to start-up businesses along with the funds?

a)

Crowdfunding

b)

Venture capital

c)

Treasury bills

d)

Promissory notes

12.

Rahul owns a guitar store that is famous for customizing guitars. From choosing the wood for the body to the type of pickups, everything can be selected by the customer. This feature attracts beginners and professionals alike to Rahul’s store. The specific nature of the business makes it unique and results in fewer competitors. This allows Rahul to choose the prices for his services. The opportunity of _____ is highlighted in the given scenario.

a)

market niches

b)

having lower overhead costs

c)

providing homogenous service

d)

using technology

13.

Tina owns a workshop that specializes in making intricate wooden decorative items. She makes scale models of most of the existing objects around the world. She faces virtually no competition in her business and thus enjoys a stable growth. The opportunity of _____ is highlighted in the given scenario.

a)

market niches

b)

having lower overhead costs

c)

providing homogenous service

d)

using technology

14.

In the context of small business opportunities, because of their size, many small firms can:

a)

offer personal customer service.

b)

have a large span of control

c)

evade compliance with federal regulations.

d)

offer health coverage to their employees at a lower cost than large firms.

15.

Rudy, a food truck owner, has sizable followers on his website where he personally interacts with them and thanks them for their support. He also lets his followers know his location and the menu for a day in advance. The opportunity of _____ is highlighted in the given scenario.

a)

having lower overhead costs

b)

providing personal customer service

c)

market niches

d)

Providing homogenous service

16.

Olivia runs a spa for women. She employs only two helpers and one receptionist. This enables her to focus most of her resources on procuring products required to provide comfort and high-quality services to customers. The opportunity of _____ is highlighted in the given scenario.

a)

having lower overhead costs

b)

providing personal customer service

c)

market niches

d)

Using technology

17.

Angela runs a fashion boutique for women. Her customers can use an online editing software to create a rough image of the design and style they want Angela to use. The opportunity of _____ is highlighted in the given scenario.

a)

having lower overhead costs

b)

providing personal customer service

c)

market niches

d)

Using technology

18.

Which of the following is a threat that a small business is most likely to face?

a)

Unavailability of technology

b)

Incompetent customer service

c)

High risk of failure

d)

High overhead cost

19.

Mohit is very passionate about music and opens a recording studio of his own. However, he does not know much about running a business and within a short period, starts running into losses. Therefore, he shuts down the business. Which of the following threats is highlighted in the given scenario?

a)

Narrow market niche

b)

Weak internal locus of control

c)

Lack of knowledge and experience

d)

Lack of funds

20.

David wants to open a new gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment and qualified trainers. However, he can only afford either of the two. He decides to get the equipment first to start the gym. However, without qualified trainers to operate the equipment, David loses his customers and is forced to shut down the gym. Which of the following threats is most likely highlighted in the given scenario?

a)

Narrow market niche

b)

Weak internal locus of control

c)

Lack of knowledge and experience

d)

Lack of funds

21.

Which of the following is an advantage of starting a business from scratch?

a)

You do not have to deal with a prior owner’s bad decisions.

b)

Your concept, organizational structure, and operating practices are already in place.

c)

Relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders are already established.

d)

Getting financing and credit is less challenging.

22.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of starting a business from scratch?

a)

It takes sheer sweat equity to build a customer base.

b)

The entrepreneur incurs high overhead costs.

c)

It results in incompetent customer service

d)

There is no room for you to implement your own creativity.

23.

Which of the following statements is true of starting a business from scratch?

a)

hard to get credit from both lenders and suppliers.

b)

It results in high overhead costs.

c)

The ongoing percent-of-sales royalty fee can be very high.

d)

There is no room for you to implement your own creativity.

24.

Which of these is a benefit of buying an established business over creating one from scratch?

a)

you have more creative freedom.

b)

you can choose your stakeholders.

c)

the organizational structure is in place.

d)

The chance of first-year failure is zero.

25.

Natalie is a professional baker who dreams of owning her own cake business. She does not have any ideas or concepts for starting a cake shop, but her wealthy uncle is ready to fund her initial capital. Natalie’s risk appetite is low and she wants to run a business that has less than 10 percent chances of first-year failure. Which of the following could be the best solution for Natalie to pursue her dream of owning a cake shop?

a)

Starting her own cake shop from scratch

b)

Buying an established cake shop in town

c)

Buying a cake shop franchise

d)

Enrolling in a business school

26.

Which of the following is a drawback of buying a franchise?

a)

Half of the franchisees of a brand fail in their first year of operations.

b)

If the national brand suffers, so does the business (Halo effect)

c)

concept, organizational structure, and operating practices may be wrong.

d)

The buyer has to finance the operation of the franchise.

27.

Maude worked as a lead animator in an animation company. However, she could not exercise her freedom while working on projects because she was bound by the decisions made by the company. Fed up with this, Maude quit her job and started an animation firm where she accepts only those projects that allow her free rein in terms of creativity. In the given scenario, Maude most likely started her own firm because it offered _____.

a)

Independence

b)

Uniformity

c)

greater challenge

d)

greater financial success

28.

Suresh quits his nine-to-five job at a multinational company and starts his own event management company. In his new company, he does not practice a nine-to-five work regime. Instead, he organizes meetings with clients by making appointments that favor his schedule. Which of the following advantages of entrepreneurship is highlighted in the given scenario?

a)

Independence

b)

Flexibility

c)

greater challenge

d)

greater financial success

29.

Felix lost his job at an investment firm because of downsizing during a period of recession. To keep himself financially stable, he opened a food truck that became a huge success. Which of the following advantages of entrepreneurship initially motivated Felix to start the food truck?

a)

Survival

b)

Independence

c)

Flexibility

d)

Challenge

30.

Julian wants to open a bakery. He uses his savings and borrows some funds from his family to start his business. In the given scenario, Julian uses _____ to fund his business.

a)

venture capital

b)

Crowdfunding

c)

commercial loans.

d)

personal resources

31.

people who risk their time, money, and other resources to start and manage a business.

a)

angel investors

b)

business plan

c)

entrepreneurs

d)

market niche

32.

individuals who invest in start-up companies with high growth potential in exchange for share of ownership.

a)

angel investors

b)

business plan

c)

entrepreneurs

d)

market niche

33.

a small segment of a market with few competitors than the market as a whole. Market niches tend to be quite attractive to small firms.

a)

angel investors

b)

business plan

c)

entrepreneurs

d)

market niche

34.

a formal document that describes a business concept, outlines core business objectives, and details strategies and timelines for achieving those objectives.

a)

angel investors

b)

business plan

c)

entrepreneurs

d)

market niche

35.

local offices- affiliated with the Small Business Administration- that provide comprehensive management assistance to current and prospective small business owners.

a)

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

b)

Small Business Administration (SBA)

c)

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

d)

venture capital firms

36.

companies that invest in start-up businesses with high growth potential in exchange for share of ownership

a)

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

b)

Small Business Administration (SBA)

c)

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

d)

venture capital firms

37.

an organization-affiliated with the SBA- that provides free, comprehensive business counseling for small business owners from qualified volunteers.

a)

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

b)

Small Business Administration (SBA)

c)

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

d)

venture capital firms

38.

an agency of the federal government designed to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting, and protecting the interests of small businesses.

a)

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

b)

Small Business Administration (SBA)

c)

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

d)

venture capital firms