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ESB Exam prep

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

You decide to create a new type of energy bar. You take samples to a focus group to get their reactions to your product. Which stage of the development process are you in?

a)

Concept development

b)

Idea generation

c)

Market strategy creation

d)

Product development

2.

Which two actions help start-up companies achieve product/market fit?

a)

 Identifying underserved customer needs

b)

Testing the minimum viable product prototype with customers

c)

 Hiring additional staff to handle exponential growth

d)

 Determining the primary competition

3.

You want to buy a gift shop in a popular location within a large town. Which three factors will help you determine if the business opportunity is viable?

a)

 Financing requirements

b)

 Current Inventory 

c)

 Current number of employees

d)

Shop’s floorplan

e)

Revenues and cost

4.

 What is the benefit of being an entrepreneur?

a)

 Predictable job description

b)

 Consistent 40-hour work weeks

c)

Limitless income potential

d)

 Paid sick time and health insurance

5.

You recently opened a food truck business. Which of the following is a start-up cost?

a)

 Gasoline 

b)

Cooking utensils

c)

Business license

d)

Truck lease payments

6.

You recently opened a food truck business. Which of the following is an operating cost?

a)

Gasoline

b)

Cooking utensils 

c)

Business license 

d)

Truck lease payments

7.

 What is the first step in forming a product/ market fit in the hypothesis?

a)

Establish a distribution system 

b)

 Determine who the competition is

c)

 Create a prototype

d)

 Determine who the target customer is

8.

What are the two advantages of using the Lean Canvas business plan instead of the traditional business plan model? 

a)

A Lean Canvas includes financial projections, a market analysis, and the marketing strategy 

b)

A Lean Canvas is an extremely detailed, thorough, multiple-page report

c)

A Lean Canvas focuses on the problem, solutions, key metrics, and unique value proposition

d)

A Lean Canvas is a quick, concise tool to document or update a business plan

9.

 In your business plan, you describe that in five years, you plan to sell your company to another organization. In what section of the business plan should you include this information?

a)

 Financial projections

b)

Executive summary

c)

Exit strategy

d)

Vision

10.

You are creating a business plan that includes your value proposition. Which three items should you have in your value proposition? Choose 3

a)

Projected financial reports and operating costs 

b)

The services you offer to customers

c)

The differences between your business and your competitor's businesses

d)

Market research you conducted on similar businesses 

e)

Your target audience’s demographic information

11.

 What are three characteristics of entrepreneurs( Choose 3) 

a)

Determination

b)

Creativity

c)

Enthusiasm

d)

Young 

e)

College Graduate 

12.

After a self-assessment, a potential entrepreneur has learned that she has a very low-risk tolerance. Based on this finding, which approach might be less stressful for the entrepreneur to have her own business? 

a)

Start the business from scratch, so it can be built exactly as desired 

b)

Buy an existing business that is already successful

c)

Go get a job and work for someone else 

d)

Buy a franchise 

13.

Which of the following is a type of intangible business property that is protected by law:

a)

Inventory 

b)

Trademark

c)

Equipment 

d)

Acreage 

14.

Limited liability, indefinite length of life, ease of expansion, legal entity, and transfer of ownership are considered advantages of a 

a)

sole proprietorship. 

b)

partnership. 

c)

trade union. 

d)

corporation

15.

 Which of the following statements is true about business startup requirements:

a)

New business owners usually need to register for patent protection. 

b)

The financial needs to start a new business depend on the nature of the venture.

c)

Purchasing a franchise is usually easy and inexpensive for startup business owners. 

d)

Equipment is the least expensive requirement for a startup business. 

16.

You need to start a customer loyalty program. Which two types of programs should they use? 

a)

Referral program

b)

Points program

c)

Coupon code 

d)

Annual sale 

17.

Which two actions should you complete when conducting a competitive analysis?

a)

Assess the competitor’s management style 

b)

Research the competitor’s strengths and weaknesses

c)

Evaluate the competitor’s branding

d)

Identify the competitor’s market share 

18.

You need to perform a SWOT analysis. What identifies the internal factors that impact your business? 

a)

Strengths and weaknesses

b)

Weaknesses and threats 

c)

Opportunities and threats 

d)

Strengths and opportunities 

19.

For third-party sellers, what are two marketing benefits of selling products on a marketplace? 

a)

Access to the marketplace’s customer base 

b)

Access to the marketplace’s market knowledge

c)

Access to the marketplace’s technology 

d)

Access to the marketplace’s employees 

20.

Which two marketing platforms are examples of owned media? Choose 2  

a)

Reviews 

b)

Blogs

c)

Websites

d)

Social media ads 

21.

 You own an eCommerce website where customers can purchase the jewelry that you make. Which type of sales channel are you using? 

a)

Retail

b)

Wholesale 

c)

Direct to consumer 

d)

Business to business

22.

For which two reasons should a meal delivery company use direct distribution channels over indirect distribution channels? (Choose 2) 

a)

To quickly get products to customers before they spoil

b)

To lower shipping costs 

c)

To serve customers in a wide geographic area 

d)

To build stronger relationships with customers

23.

Which two services does direct distribution provide that fulfillment centers do not? Choose 2 

Product shipping

Product Manufacturing 

Product Marketing

Product storage 

a)

Product shipping

b)

Product Manufacturing 

c)

Product Marketing

d)

Product storage 

24.

You need to invest in a business with simple transactions, low inventory costs, and fast, free product delivery. Which type of business would you choose?  

a)

A business that sells products directly to other businesses 

b)

A business that sells digital products

c)

A business that is a restaurant franchise 

d)

A business that offers cleaning services 

25.

Channels of distribution benefit consumers by 

a)

increasing profits for businesses. 

b)

lowering the prices of all consumer products. 

c)

raising the quality of all consumer products. 

d)

making a variety of products available to them

26.

You have a cleaning company. You raised $10,000 from investors to get started. After three months, you have $7,450. What is your burn rate current runway?

a)

$850 and about nine months of expenses covered

b)

$850 and about twelve months of expenses covered 

c)

$1,000 and about three months of expenses covered 

d)

$1,000 and about ten months of expenses covered 

27.

You need money for your start-up company. You have a few ideas for your business. You are seeking mentorship and are willing to give up some equity. Which type of funding should you seek? 

Personal loan 

Small business loan 

Crowdfunding 

Angel Investor

a)

Personal loan 

b)

Small business loan 

c)

Crowdfunding 

d)

Angel Investor

28.

The (a)   creates budgets and financial strategies

29.

The (a)   reports to the board of directors and is the highest-ranking employee in the company

30.

 You own a business that manufactures pool chairs. For each pool chair, you determine the following: 

i. Labor: $40 

ii. Materials:$100 

iii. Desired markup: 40% 

a)

$140 

b)

$180 

c)

$196

d)

$280

31.

Which two criteria are required for obtaining venture capital funding? (Choose 2)

a)

Multiple business partners 

b)

A profitable exit strategy

c)

Brand new technology 

d)

A scalable business model

32.

You need to create an operating budget for your business. Your financial information for the month is as follows: 

Labor: 1,000 

Materials: 4,000 

Utilities: 400 

Computer: 1,400 

Rent: 700 

Website design: 1,200 

Insurance: 150 

What is your monthly operating budget? 

a)

6,250

b)

7,450 

c)

7,650 

d)

8,850 

33.

 You need to present a summary of your income statement to potential investors. According to the information in the Income Statement, what is your operating income?. Income Statement for year ending December 31 

Total Revenues: 225,000 

Expenses 

Rent: 30,000 

Supplies 1,750 

Insurance: 1,000 

Sales Reps: 90,000 

Staff: 33,750 

Administrative: 22,500 

Other: 1,000 

Total Expenses: 180,000 

Income before taxes: 45,000 

Net Income: 38,700 

a)

38,700 

b)

45,000

c)

225,000 

d)

275,000

34.

You own a business that manufactures sandals. For each sandal, you determine the following: 

Labor: 20 

Materials: 30 

Desired markup: 25% 

a)

50 

b)

62.5

c)

65.50 

d)

75.00 

35.

During July, sales at Handy's Shoe Mart totaled $2,500. The cost of the shoes was $1,025. The owner paid $866 for supplies, insurance, rent, and utilities during the month. The $609 left over represents the owner's 

net profit.

gross profit. 

sales income. 

operating expenses.

a)

net profit.

b)

gross profit. 

c)

sales income. 

d)

operating expenses.

36.

Distributors use their sales force to sell another company’s product

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

Most online marketplaces charge fees to vendors for listing or selling products

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

Affiliate sales programs offer commissions to companies that sell their products

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Patent licensing is used for a new product or invention

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

Trade secret licensing must be registered with the government

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

Business longevity increases potential funding opportunities

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

Lenders require business owners to identify the purpose of the loan

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE