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DECA: Business Administration Core | sample 2

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

The key to complying with laws and regulations is to focus on those that

a)

are the easiest to learn

b)

bring serious consequences

c)

only affect your career

d)

apply to you

2.

When navigated properly, your company’s chain of command can

a)

guide you toward better financial health

b)

reveal to you your hidden talents

c)

be your personal map for career success

d)

help you discern your true purpose in life

3.

Where are a company's protocols, policies, and procedures most likely to be found?

a)

Posted in the company cafeteria

b)

On the company's public website

c)

They usually aren't written down

d)

In a company handbook

4.

Sally is interested in working with animals. In her free time, Sally goes to the local animal shelter to help feed, walk, and care for stray dogs and cats. Sally is gaining experience in her field of interest by

a)

job shadowing a veterinarian

b)

participating in an internship

c)

doing volunteer work

d)

organizing a charitable event

5.

To develop a professional-looking resume, the writer should

a)

create interest by using colorful text

b)

include a photograph of themselves

c)

begin by describing their work history

d)

proofread the document for spelling errors

6.

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate attitude for a job applicant to demonstrate during a job interview:

a)

I have skills that this company could use

b)

I can do any job that I'm asked to do

c)

I think this company would be lucky to get me

d)

I know all about this company and its products

7.

Technological advancements have made it possible for some entrepreneurs to

a)

reduce the need for maintaining financial records

b)

operate their businesses entirely from their computers

c)

run their businesses with fewer computer skills

d)

eliminate the need to pay income and Social Security taxes

8.

Kayla is an introvert who enjoys working alone. She also prefers structure and routine in her day. Which of the following careers would best suit Kayla's personality:

a)

Accountant

b)

Elementary school teacher

c)

Marketing specialist

d)

Public defense attorney

9.

Which of the following is an example of job shadowing:

a)

Tom asks an advertising manager about various professional organizations in marketing

b)

Kayla follows the public relations director of a local company to learn about their career

c)

Delia talks with an event coordinator about the ways in which she can donate her time to a local charity

d)

Brian sets up a time to meet with a sales representative to find out about their job duties

10.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to meet their employer's expectations for proper employee behavior:

a)

Charlene, who oversleeps and is late to work once or twice a month

b)

Penelope, who asked a successful veteran coworker to serve as her mentor

c)

Dave, who has a tendency to take credit for his team's work

d)

Tim, who waits a week or more before replying to his manager's emails

11.

When a person uses a decision-making model to make a decision, they can trust that

a)

their intuition is right

b)

they made the best choice

c)

they achieved success

d)

they made a good effort

12.

Your daily personal grooming habits directly impact your personal

a)

relaxation

b)

hygiene

c)

skills

d)

education

13.

company's manager did not protect confidential information about a conflict between two employees. What is the likely consequence of this action?

a)

Costly lawsuits

b)

Loss of clients

c)

Damaged workplace environment

d)

Claims of workplace discrimination

14.

A soft drink manufacturer needs to keep the right number of sodas on hand to satisfy customer demand without producing excess product that will go unused. This is an example of which aspect of supply chain management?

a)

Customer service

b)

Inventory management

c)

Cost management

d)

Logistics management

15.

What is a production activity that helps businesses decide how much to produce?

a)

Budgeting

b)

Scheduling

c)

Forecasting

d)

Transforming

16.

In searching out suppliers, industrial purchasers should obtain __________ from potential vendors.

a)

purchase orders

b)

price quotations

c)

buying plans

d)

resource files

17.

Which of the following is a prereading activity that often helps businesspeople determine if online information is relevant to the specific topic that they are researching:

a)

Scanning titles and headings

b)

Underlining review questions

c)

Taking detailed notes

d)

Memorizing glossary terms

18.

Kelly works at a fast-food restaurant. During her initial training, her manager taught her how to operate the milkshake machine and showed her the list of steps for making different milkshakes. When a customer orders a mint chocolate chip milkshake, Kelly ignores the instructions sheet and accidentally puts the mint flavor into strawberry ice cream. This is an example of the importance of

a)

following written directions

b)

trusting your feelings

c)

making up your own rules

d)

mistrusting written directions

19.

Andreas is listening to his coworker Melissa present her idea for a marketing campaign to their manager. What could Andreas do to encourage and support Melissa during her presentation?

a)

Look down at the papers in front of him

b)

Nod, smile, and maintain eye contact

c)

Avoid eye contact and act preoccupied

d)

Laugh and smile at everything Melissa says

20.

A month ago, Carmen volunteered to bring cookies to her school's bake sale. She waited until the morning of the bake sale to bake the cookies, and now she has to get them done as quickly as she can. She tries a cookie when it comes out of the oven, and it tastes terrible. Carmen looks back at the recipe and realizes she left out several key ingredients because she was in such a hurry. Which of these steps for following written instructions did Carmen ignore?

a)

Don't rush

b)

Accept responsibility

c)

Know the end result

d)

Go in order

21.

Which of the following is a rule of good listening:

a)

Eliminate background noise

b)

Listen with empathy

c)

Be thinking about what you will say next

d)

Stand as close as possible to the speaker

22.

One of the disadvantages of using nonverbal communication is that it

a)

It's a common form of communication

b)

may not be interpreted accurately

c)

is not considered courteous

d)

may not be associated with leadership

23.

To evaluate any idea objectively, it is important to consider

a)

personal opinions

b)

potential problems

c)

market research

d)

competitors' activities

24.

Pablo takes a phone call from a coworker. For Pablo's coworker to be able to follow up with the caller, Pablo should ask the caller for their

a)

name, current address, and extension number

b)

name, organization, and phone number

c)

phone number, last name, and zip code

d)

phone number, last name, and address

25.

What is a key to effective note-taking

a)

Capturing every detail

b)

Active listening

c)

Creative thinking

d)

Using an outline

26.

Alma is preparing a presentation about her department's budget to make to the company president. She wants to use a visual representation of the budget that shows parts in relation to the whole. Alma should consider using a

a)

pie chart

b)

table

c)

line graph

d)

bar graph

27.

Maria, a human resources manager, wants to send a message to everyone in her office about upcoming changes in the company's insurance policy. She should deliver this message

a)

with an informal email

b)

verbally

c)

through a letter

d)

in a memo

28.

When writing an email to your coworkers, you should always

a)

put your main point in your last paragraph

b)

use all capitals to get important points across

c)

make sure your message is as long as possible

d)

write “please” and “thank you” when necessary

29.

Kevin developed a letter stating that his company will be offering discounts on certain products for a limited time. Kevin's letter is an example of a(n)

a)

request for data

b)

informative message

c)

instructional guide

d)

expression of personal opinion

30.

A person who publicly tweets negative comments about their company is most likely to be

a)

laughed at

b)

fired

c)

promoted

d)

prosecuted

31.

What is the first step to problem-solving in a group?

a)

Implementing solutions

b)

Assessing solutions

c)

Determining causes of the problem

d)

Defining the problem

32.

An employee approaches a regular customer who appears to be looking for a specific item and says, "Good morning, Mr. Hinkle, may I direct you to a particular product?" Is this the most appropriate way to deal with that customer?

a)

Yes, employees should be well informed and able to help customers

b)

No, employees are too busy to pay attention to only one customer

c)

Yes, employees should always greet customers and call them by name

d)

No, employees are not expected to have conversations with customers

33.

A store's written policy concerning returns states that "Refunds will be issued when a receipt is presented; other returns will be given store credit." Mrs. Garcia, a regular customer, returns a product without a receipt, complains about the store's return policy, and is given a full refund even though she doesn't have a receipt. Another customer overhears the conversation and asks for a refund without a receipt, but the store denies that request. How would enforcing the return policy has a positive impact on the business?

a)

Ensure fair treatment of employees

b)

Reduce misunderstanding and ill will

c)

Eliminate consistent behavior

d)

Guide customers' actions and protect their decisions

34.

Mr. Martin said, “I want to return this software and get my money back. Before I bought it, your salesperson told me that it was compatible with my computer, but it isn't.” What is the reason for Mr. Martin's complaint?

a)

The salesperson used high-pressure sales tactics

b)

The product was defective

c)

The salesperson provided inaccurate information

d)

The product was labeled incorrectly

35.

By developing a brand promise, a company can

a)

ensure that all of its products will meet customers' expectations

b)

communicate its commitment to meeting customers' expectations

c)

obtain a trademark from the government

d)

establish a licensing agreement with the government

36.

To reinforce the company's customer-friendly image, managers should consistently

a)

emphasize the importance of production planning

b)

provide employees with stock options, profit sharing, and bonuses

c)

communicate the company's service-quality expectations to employees

d)

reorganize the company's resources

37.

Which of the following is an example of a capital good:

a)

Water

b)

A plow

c)

Seeds

d)

A farmhand

38.

Owen wants a new pair of running shoes. He also wants a new sweatshirt to wear while running, but he decides that he needs the shoes more. By purchasing the running shoes, Owen will give up the potential benefit of purchasing the sweatshirt. The potential benefit that Owen is giving up is the __________ cost of his decision.

a)

opportunity

b)

holding

c)

marginal

d)

menu

39.

Making a product more useful by altering or changing it in some manner creates __________ utility.

a)

possession

b)

place

c)

time

d)

form

40.

How do producers answer the economic question of what to produce?

a)

By rationing goods and services

b)

By developing incentives

c)

By buying more resources

d)

By comparing relative prices

41.

Ricky's startup company recently received an investment from a wealthy business owner who likes to support budding entrepreneurs. In other words, the wealthy business owner is a(n)

a)

business analyst

b)

debt financer

c)

financial advisor

d)

angel investor

42.

In a private enterprise economy, business growth is driven by

a)

risk

b)

governmental regulations

c)

profit and competition

d)

price

43.

When Marlon buys a new oven for his bakery, he receives a three-year warranty from the oven company. If the oven breaks or has any problems within three years, the company promises to repair or replace it free of charge. This is an example of __________ business risk

a)

transferring

b)

avoiding

c)

preventing/controlling

d)

retaining

44.

Which of the following is true of emotional intelligence:

a)

It helps you manage your emotions

b)

It means you're an emotional person

c)

It's also known as “book smarts"

d)

It's not a good predictor of future success

45.

When we see a traffic light change from red to green, we know that it is time to go. This is an example of how

a)

we struggle to understand the nuances of human behavior

b)

our instinct to categorize people and things keeps us safe

c)

stereotypes are always negative and insulting to others

d)

everyone is affected by unconscious bias

46.

Which of the following might indicate a job applicant's initiative when applying for an entry-level position:

a)

Sending a letter of application

b)

Completing an application blank

c)

Showing up for an interview

d)

Having a physical examination

47.

You overhear two classmates gossiping about one of your friends. What can you do to show your loyalty?

a)

Ignore the conversation to show that you don't listen to gossip and rumors

b)

Tell your classmates to stop talking about your friend, and defend your friend

c)

Tell your friend all of the hurtful comments that were said about them

d)

Join in the conversation so that your classmates won't gossip about you next

48.

Qualified employees who behave unethically on the job may harm themselves by being

a)

held legally responsible

b)

sent to a training program

c)

passed over for promotions

d)

rotated to similar positions

49.

When a person fails to take responsibility for decisions and actions, they will likely experience difficulty

a)

choosing a college

b)

understanding math homework

c)

creating goals

d)

getting along with others

50.

Siobhan always treats others the way that she'd like to be treated. She is building trust by

a)

communicating often and openly

b)

keeping her promises

c)

being fair

d)

taking responsibility for her mistakes

51.

When Tori considers taking something that doesn’t belong to her, which ethical principle could help her recognize that she’s facing an ethical dilemma?

a)

Accountability

b)

Transparency

c)

Respect

d)

Trust

52.

As the assistant purchasing manager of a large company, Hannah juggles many work commitments. Last week, Hannah had several meetings with vendors and didn't leave herself enough time to finish the weekly inventory report for her manager—a task that she doesn't enjoy doing. Because the report was late, Hannah's manager was annoyed with her. What barrier prevented Hannah from effectively managing her workplace commitments?

a)

Procrastination

b)

Competence

c)

Self-esteem

d)

Cultural awareness

53.

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of individuals with a high tolerance for ambiguity:

a)

Detail-oriented

b)

Routine-oriented

c)

Optimistic

d)

Emotional

54.

Two salespeople show little interest in their activities as well as the activities of others. What type of attitude is being exhibited by the salespeople?

a)

Pessimistic

b)

Constructive

c)

Positive

d)

Indifferent

55.

One of the ways that empathy benefits a business's employees directly is by helping them

a)

get along with their coworkers

b)

focus on people's differences

c)

plan effectively for the future

d)

move quickly up the career ladder

56.

One of the characteristics of effective communication is conciseness. A concise statement is one that

a)

presents only relevant information

b)

contains many adjectives

c)

would be described as wordy

d)

is as vague as possible

57.

Frank hurt Maggie's feelings when they disagreed about something. Now, Maggie goes out of her way to avoid Frank and not confront him about the situation. What conflict response mode is Maggie using?

a)

Withdrawal

b)

Yielding

c)

Negotiating

d)

Forcing

58.

Employees can most successfully navigate office politics and prevent unnecessary drama by

a)

avoiding close relationships with coworkers

b)

staying to themselves and not talking to others

c)

refusing to spread false rumors around the office

d)

keeping concerns about the workplace to themselves

59.

When determining if a personal vision is realistic, a person must determine if the vision will have

a)

measurable goals

b)

limited resources

c)

few setbacks

d)

permanent results

60.

Inspired people are generally

a)

more open to new experiences

b)

less absorbed in their work

c)

more extrinsically motivated

d)

less satisfied with their life

61.

Which of the following is typical behavior for a person with a high achievement orientation:

a)

Impatience

b)

Persistence

c)

Ruthlessness

d)

Irresponsibility

62.

Which of the following people is more likely to challenge the status quo:

a)

A person who is benefiting from the current situation

b)

A person who views old ways as superior

c)

A person who uses critical thinking to evaluate a situation

d)

A person who always follows the crowd

63.

Effective coaches are patient, dependable, and

a)

entertaining

b)

critical

c)

distracted

d)

approachable

64.

Personality is a combination of an individual's personal

a)

ethnic heritage

b)

education

c)

characteristics, or traits

d)

religion

65.

Thoroughly examining a viewpoint requires reading or listening to information from

a)

people that agree with you

b)

a single authoritative source

c)

several different sources

d)

politically affiliated sources

66.

Which of the following is a benefit of using your smartphone to make mobile payments when buying something from a brick-and-mortar store:

a)

Privacy

b)

Accessibility

c)

Convenience

d)

Standardization

67.

Sylvia needs to buy a new computer for her company. Instead of bartering for the computer, she uses the money to purchase it. Which function of money does this illustrate?

a)

Double coincidence of wants

b)

Unit of measure

c)

Store of value

d)

Medium of exchange

68.

Investing can help build wealth because it

a)

guarantees that you will not lose any money

b)

increases your savings over your lifetime

c)

doesn't require any money to start investing

d)

eliminates the need to save for retirement

69.

Rachel set a financial goal of saving $100,000 over the next five years. Her annual salary, however, is only $30,000—and she has no other sources of income. Between paying for rent, food, clothing, and student loans, it's unlikely that Rachel will be able to save $100,000 in five years. Rachel's goal is

a)

unattainable

b)

timely

c)

irrelevant

d)

measurable

70.

Individuals often gain wealth from saving money in a retirement account because

a)

retirement accounts guarantee future financial security

b)

employers sometimes match employees' contributions

c)

many governments offer loan relief as a reward for saving

d)

retirement account holders can accumulate rewards points

71.

Which amount listed on a paycheck stub represents an employee's actual take-home pay?

a)

Regular pay

b)

Gross pay

c)

Overtime pay

d)

Net pay

72.

Lalita receives a check as a birthday gift. Before she deposits it in the bank, she signs her name on the back of the check-in black ink. Lalita is __________ the check.

a)

writing

b)

registering

c)

endorsing

d)

withdrawing

73.

Sheila pays the minimum payment shown on her credit card bill each month. For the remaining amount on the bill, she will be charged a(n)

a)

annual percentage rate

b)

annual fee

c)

late fee

d)

overdraft fee

74.

While reviewing his credit report, Isaiah saw an inaccurate entry regarding a bank loan that he had obtained. The first step that Isaiah should take to correct the mistake is to

a)

file a complaint with the local business association

b)

contact the bank

c)

contact the appropriate credit bureau

d)

file a claim with the federal banking agency

75.

One way to protect yourself against identity theft is to

a)

limit the number of credit cards you have

b)

give out your bank account number by phone

c)

open every email you have been sent

d)

carry your passport and birth certificate with you

76.

Which of the following is an effect of automatically paying bills online:

a)

Bank accounts are never overdrawn

b)

Payments may be late

c)

It's easier to keep track of payments

d)

The lack of paper is good for the environment

77.

Interest paid on a loan can be understood as compensation to __________ for __________.

a)

the borrower; spending now rather than later

b)

the borrower; repaying on time

c)

the lender; avoiding bad investments

d)

the lender; taking a risk

78.

What type of deposit-taking institution is owned by its members or customers?

a)

Full-service broker

b)

Investment bank

c)

Credit union

d)

Discount broker

79.

Ethan has health insurance through his employer. Each time Ethan needs medical attention, he must write a check in the amount of $25 to the doctor's office to cover his out-of-pocket expense. This out-of-pocket expense is Ethan's

a)

copayment

b)

total premium

c)

surrender charge

d)

waiver

80.

Which of the following is a way that businesses can use financial information:

a)

To create an economic system

b)

To select selling strategies

c)

To conduct focus groups

d)

To identify trends

81.

Which of the following is a measure of how well a business generates cash flow:

a)

Capital structure

b)

Accounts receivable

c)

Return on capital

d)

Accounts payable

82.

Managers often ask their employees to help orient new workers. One advantage to involving veteran staff members in the orientation process is that

a)

veteran staff members are more likely to require new hires to develop performance goals

b)

veteran staff members are more knowledgeable about compensation than their managers

c)

new hires often have questions that they feel uncomfortable asking their managers

d)

managers don't have to meet with new hires if veteran staff members orient them

83.

Which of the following marketing functions helps businesses answer the question "Where will the products be offered?"

a)

Channel management

b)

Selling

c)

Promotion

d)

Product/Service management

84.

You're writing a paper on the latest developments in vaccines. What type of information should you consult?

a)

Current

b)

Historical

c)

Controversial

d)

Fictional

85.

Camille is conducting research for a report that she is writing about the mercury levels in fish. Which of the following is the most reliable source for Camille to use:

a)

A recent blog entry that was written by Dr. Harold Corning, a retired brain surgeon

b)

A chapter from a high school physics textbook that was published in 2001

c)

An online article that was written last month by a well-known marine biologist

d)

A 2019 newsletter from a nonprofit organization that studies the effects of air pollution

86.

Mason Publishing included the following statement in a newsletter that was sent to its sales staff about its new tablet:

"CEO Lucinda Marcelli said, 'This product supports our ongoing efforts to revolutionize the ways in which students across the country learn."

This is an example of

a)

summarizing the features of a new item by using a testimonial

b)

including a quotation to introduce an item during a sales meeting

c)

paraphrasing a comment to explain specific product benefits

d)

using a quotation to communicate product information

87.

Chloe recently took over the family business so that her parents could retire. While reorganizing her dad's desk so that she could use it, Chloe found several compact discs (CDs). She'd like to find out what's stored on each disc, but she doesn't have a computer with a CD drive. She can't access the data on the discs because CDs have become

a)

networked

b)

destructive

c)

obsolete

d)

decentralized

88.

In an effective information management system, all information is

a)

accurate

b)

accessible to everyone

c)

quantitative in nature

d)

abstract

89.

What is the primary function of the random-access memory (RAM) component of a computer?

a)

Reads the computer code that provides visual effects

b)

Serves as a temporary holding area for files and programs

c)

Stores data and programs permanently

d)

Enables the user to apply point-and-click commands

90.

Jamal needs to obtain a report from a vendor six months from now. He uses the calendar function in his email program to write a note that will automatically remind him to request the report on a specific date in the future. What is Jamal doing?

a)

Using cloud applications to store important work documents

b)

Managing his productivity by using scheduling applications

c)

Acquiring information by reviewing internet articles and papers

d)

Using project management software to track personal activities

91.

At home, Bill uses Firefox to view web pages. At work, he uses Google Chrome to look at the same pages. These software programs that "translate" HTML-encoded files into websites that Bill can read are examples of

a)

search engines

b)

uniform resource locators

c)

listservs

d)

browsers

92.

database query allows a user to retrieve business records that contain

a)

the same criteria

b)

different values

c)

random statistics

d)

dissimilar information

93.

What is an important consideration when selecting graphics and posting them on a business's website?

a)

Log files

b)

Font size

c)

Descriptive links

d)

Download time

94.

Tim works for a manufacturer that produces food items. He manages the flow of products from production to consumption. He decides where and how to store the products as well as how and when to transport them to customers. In which part of operations does Tim work?

a)

Quality assurance

b)

Scheduling

c)

Quality inspection

d)

Logistics

95.

Jackie is starting a T-shirt business. When should Jackie read the instructions for the heat press, vinyl cutter, and printer that he'll be using to create his products?

a)

When any of the equipment malfunctions

b)

Before using the equipment for the first time

c)

Never; he can figure out the equipment on his own

d)

When he hires his first employee

96.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for

a)

reporting job-related injuries or illnesses to supervisors

b)

seeking medical attention for injured employees

c)

insisting that businesses maintain safe, hazard-free workplaces

d)

complying with a business's safety rules

97.

When a fire alarm goes off at Karen's office, she maintains her composure and leads her coworkers out of the building quickly and quietly. As a result, nobody was injured, and Karen's team made it out of the building before anyone else. This is an example of the importance of

a)

staying calm in emergency situations

b)

ignoring company protocol during emergencies

c)

the concept of "every man for himself" during emergencies

d)

doubting the seriousness of fire alarms

98.

What are the most effective deterrents to shoplifting?

a)

Guards and detectives

b)

Electronic article surveillance tags

c)

Fitting room staffs and mirrors

d)

Concealed closed-circuit televisions

99.

To maintain workplace security and minimize breaches, you must be

a)

a team player

b)

distracted

c)

observant

d)

friendly

100.

Which of the following is a reason why it is important to monitor projects:

a)

saves time and resources

b)

allows projects to go off track

c)

It eliminates accountability

d)

It makes team members more competitive