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Business Essential Unit 1 & 2 Benchmark

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When employees are working faster or better, they are increasing their

a)

wages.

b)

benefits.

c)

value.

d)

efficiency.

2.

A hurricane that destroys a business is an example of a(n) _______ risk.

a)

operational

b)

financial

c)

strategic

d)

hazard

3.

The automobile industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the oil industry are all examples of

a)

market structures.

b)

perfect competition.

c)

oligopolies.

d)

monopolistic competition.

4.

What motivates businesses to produce efficiently and sell effectively?

a)

The desire to spend money

b)

The hope of making a profit

c)

The need for recognition

d)

The chance to start a trend

5.

A gap between unlimited wants and limited resources creates

a)

economics.

b)

resources.

c)

wants.

d)

scarcity.

6.

Seeing a movie at a theater would be considered a(n) __________ want.

a)

economic

b)

unlimited

c)

limited

d)

non-economic

7.

Which of the following statements about perfect competition is correct:

a)

There is a limited supply of goods and services.

b)

Businesses have a good deal of control over the market.

c)

Products vary from seller to seller.

d)

It is used as a benchmark to compare real market structures against.

8.

Which of the following represents a primary business activity?

a)

Scheduling

b)

Designing

c)

Marketing

d)

Supervising

9.

Offering high quality, large assortments, and free shipping are examples of

a)

rebates.

b)

nonprice competition.

c)

price fixing.

d)

price competition.

10.

When a business keeps a risk because management is unaware of it, the business is__________ the risk.

a)

avoiding

b)

preventing or controlling

c)

retaining

d)

transferring

11.

Having well-planned buildings and providing effective employee training are ways that a business can __________ business risks.

a)

transfer

b)

insure against

c)

retain

d)

prevent or control

12.

The heart of economics is

a)

trade-offs.

b)

wants.

c)

resources.

d)

decision making.

13.

What are the three basic economic questions?

a)

When will products be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be

allocated

b)

When will products be produced, what products will be produced, and how will products be

allocated

c)

What products will be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be

allocated

d)

Where will products be produced, when will products be produced, and what products will

be produced

14.

To use resources wisely, business owners must reduce

a)

risk

b)

reward.

c)

waste.

d)

wages.

15.

In business terms, what is profit?

a)

A good investment

b)

A holiday bonus

c)

A monetary reward

d)

A risky venture

16.

Who answers the basic economic questions in a private enterprise economic system?

a)

Government agencies

b)

Influential citizens

c)

Businesses and individuals

d)

Entrepreneurs and producers

17.

Which one of the following groups of words best describes wants:

a)

Limited, changing, and compensating

b)

Unlimited, changing, and competing

c)

Limited, unchanging, and competing

d)

Unlimited, unchanging, and compensating

18.

Every business must accomplish which of the following:

a)

Produce or provide goods/services

b)

Obtain venture capital

c)

Issue corporate bonds

d)

Trade or sell business assets/property

19.

A large retailer feels that it has a duty to contribute to the well-being of society, so it donates a portion of its proceeds to a charity that helps the environment. The retailer is demonstrating

a)

social responsibility.

b)

wholesaling.

c)

voluntary chains.

d)

e-tailing.

20.

What type of market structure is most commonly found in a private enterprise economy?

a)

Perfect competition

b)

Regulated monopoly

c)

Oligopoly

d)

Monopolistic competition

21.

The general classifications of business risks are

a)

competitive, strategic, financial, and operational.

b)

production, hazard, operational, and strategic.

c)

hazard, operational, strategic, and financial.

d)

strategic, production, competitive, and hazard.

22.

Which of the factors that affect profit are usually able to be controlled?

a)

Income and expenses

b)

expenses and pricing

c)

Pricing and billing

d)

Expenses and billing

23.

The amount of money paid for raw materials and products sold is called

a)

operating expense.

b)

cost of goods.

c)

net profit.

d)

gross profit.

24.

Malinda owns a home, and instead of living in it, she decides to rent it out to make more money. Which economic freedom does this illustrate?

a)

Freedom to own, use, buy, and sell private property

b)

Freedom to compete for jobs

c)

Freedom to choose which laws to obey

d)

Freedom to control all the money you earn

25.

The basic role of the United States government is to

a)

protect U.S. citizens.

b)

maintain control of prices.

c)

increase production.

d)

limit business startups.

26.

Every society must develop a system for deciding how it will use its resources so that it can

a)

minimize risk.

b)

meet people’s needs.

c)

prevent problems.

d)

control production.

27.

Why are resources considered limited?

a)

Everyone has them, and they change.

b)

There are not enough available for everyone to have as much of them as desired.

c)

There are so many that people must decide which ones to choose at any one time.

d)

Entrepreneurs do not invest enough of them.

28.

In economics, capital goods include

a)

labor and management.

b)

mental and physical work.

c)

buildings and equipment.

d)

trees and water.

29.

What reflects the quantities that consumers are willing and able to buy at various prices during the same time period?

a)

Supply

b)

Demand

30.

The point at which the quantity of a good that buyers want to buy equals the quantity that sellers are willing to sell at a certain price is referred to as

a)

excess supply

b)

equilibrium price

c)

excess demand

31.

The actual price that prevails in a market at any particular moment is the

.

a)

market-clearing price

b)

market price

32.

The economic principle which states that the quantity of a good or service that

consumers will buy varies inversely with the price of the good or service is known as the

a)

Law of Supply and Demand

b)

Law of Demand

c)

Law of Supply

33.

The concept that the supply of a good or service will increase when the demand is great and decrease when demand is low is known as the

a)

Law of Supply and Dema

b)

Law of Demand

c)

lLaw of Supply and Demand

d)

Law of Supply

34.

When the demand is so great that customers will buy regardless of high prices, a(n)____________market exists.

a)

Buyer’s

b)

Seller’s

c)

Buying Power

35.

economy where most goods and services are offered by private companies.

a)

Market Command

b)

Free

c)

Market

36.

The best time for consumers to purchase products at reduced prices is when a(n)

________________market exists.

a)

Buyer’s

b)

Seller’s

c)

Buying Power

37.

where the government owns and offers all the goods and services.

a)

Market Economy

b)

Mixed Economy

c)

Command Economy

38.

Into what two categories can wants be divided?

a)

unlimited and limited

b)

Unlimited and economics

c)

Economic and non-economic

d)

Unlimited and non-economic

39.

Which of the following is the best reason for studying economics:

a)

To find the best use for resources and supplies

b)

To determine which occupations interest you

c)

To learn how to invest money and express social responsibility

d)

To prepare for effective decision making and responsible citizenship

40.

In our economy,___________

gets the goods or services that have been produced.

a)

the government

b)

whoever is willing and able to pay the price

c)

whoever is willing and able

41.

An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong.

a)

consequence

b)

ethical situation

c)

intuition

d)

dilemma

42.

Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations.

a)

integrity

b)

respect

c)

intuition

d)

trustworthy

43.

Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.

a)

fairness

b)

trustworthy

c)

arrogance

d)

accountability

44.

Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance.

a)

accountability

b)

transparency

c)

rule of law

d)

ethical principles

45.

The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions.

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

accountability

d)

ethical principles

46.

The basic principles that govern your behavior.

a)

fairness

b)

ethics

c)

integrity

d)

viability

47.

The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating.

a)

transparency

b)

trustworthy

c)

role model

d)

arrogance

48.

The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships.

a)

ethical principles

b)

integrity

c)

respect

d)

fairness

49.

Complying with laws and regulations.

a)

viability

b)

rule of law

c)

ethics

d)

dilemma

50.

Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others.

a)

intuition

b)

ethical principles

c)

integrity

d)

respect

51.

The long-term value of your choices.

a)

viability

b)

ethics

c)

transparency

d)

rule of law

52.

When Layla is caught stealing from a department store, the court orders her to do community service. Which consequence of unethical behavior is Layla facing?

a)

legal problems

b)

a bad example

c)

a poor reputation

d)

lost trust

53.

An inflated sense of self-importance.

a)

role model

b)

viability

c)

arrogance

d)

integrity

54.

The result of an action.

a)

ethical situation

b)

arrogance

c)

dilemma

d)

consequence

55.

A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision.

a)

dilemma

b)

ethical dilemma

c)

ethical situation

d)

viability

56.

Instinct; gut feeling.

a)

ethics

b)

intuition

c)

integrity

d)

viability

57.

DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching.

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

integrity

d)

greed

58.

In a(n) _____________, someone could be harmed.

a)

dilemma

b)

problem

c)

situation

d)

ethical dilemma

59.

Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?

a)

the option that benefits you the most

b)

the option that benefits the most people

c)

the option that punishes bad people severely

d)

the option that benefits the people you like the most

60.

When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?

a)

Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you

b)

Don't cry over spilled milk

c)

Consider your own wants and needs above those of others

d)

As you sow so shall you reap

61.

You have two jobs offers, and you're trying to decide which one to accept. Each job has its advantages and disadvantages. You're facing a(n)

a)

principle

b)

ethical dilemma

c)

dilemma

d)

value conflict

62.

How can you show respect for a person you’re speaking with?

a)

Avoid listening to his/her opinions.

b)

Prepare your response while they are talking

c)

Interrupt when you have a point.

d)

Be polite and maintain eye contact.

63.

Neal has a coworker who doesn't think that bribery is wrong. The coworker is from another culture where bribery is much more accepted, and he tries to convince Neal that it isn't a big deal. Neal is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

conflicting values

b)

a lack of consequences

c)

greed

d)

transparency

64.

Thaddeus feels that his job doesn't pay him enough, so he feels like he deserves to take money out of the register every once in a while. Thaddeus is motivated by

a)

conflicting values

b)

the desire to provie himself

c)

bad role models

d)

greed

65.

Piper looks up to her new boss and tries to learn from her behavior as much as possible. However, Piper knows that some of her boss's actions are unethical. Piper isn't sure if she should follow her boss's example or not. Piper is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

a lack of consequences

b)

a bad role model

c)

greed

d)

pressure from others

66.

Nicole considers stealing because she doesn't think anyone will catch her. Nicole is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

pressure from others

b)

a bad role model

c)

the desire to prove herself

d)

a lack of consequences

67.

Which of the following questions do ethical people ask when they're concerned with viability:

a)

"Am I accepting responsibility for all of my decisions?"

b)

"Am I following the rules?"

c)

"How can I communicate truthfully?"

d)

"What's the impact of my actions in the long term?"

68.

Whitley's ethical beliefs are the same whether she's a work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

a)

ethical principles

b)

ethical consequences

c)

situational beliefs

d)

popular beliefs

69.

What is one benefit of following ethical principles?

a)

they are restrictive

b)

they simplify your decision-making process

c)

they eliminate the need for decisions

d)

they change often

70.

Which of the following is an ethical issue:

a)

deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

b)

choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

c)

deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

d)

choosing which movie to see this weekend

71.

Ethical issues deal with ______ choices.

a)

realistic and unrealistic

b)

beneficial and non-beneficial

c)

enjoyable and unpleasant

d)

right and wrong

72.

Vivian told her parents she was going to the library when she was really going to the movies. Her parents found out, so now they don't believe her when she tells them where she's going. Vivian is facing a(n)

a)

consequence

b)

ethical principle

c)

decision-making process

d)

legal problem

73.

After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?

a)

lost trust

b)

a bad example

c)

legal problems

d)

a poor reputation

74.

Integrity means acting with

a)

humility

b)

a sense of humor

c)

leadership skills

d)

honesty

75.

At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

a)

viability

b)

transparency

c)

integrity

d)

rule of law

76.

Marc keeps his friend's secret instead of sharing it with the rest of his friends. Which ethical principle is Marc illustrating?

a)

transparency

b)

trust

c)

viability

d)

accountability

77.

Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?

a)

transparency

b)

accountability

c)

fairness

d)

rule of law

78.

Holden's group gets a low grade on a project because he didn't complete his share of the work. He owns up to his mistake and apologizes. Holden is demonstrating

a)

trust

b)

viability

c)

rule of law

d)

accountability

79.

When DeShawn's teacher compliments his work on his group project, he's sure to give credit to the other group members who helped. DeShawn is showing

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

rule of law

d)

trust

80.

You make sure everyone working on your group project has an equal share of the work because you care about the ethical principle of

a)

rule of law

b)

accountability

c)

fairness

d)

transparency

81.

Following your teacher's guidelines is an example of which ethical principle?

a)

transparency

b)

trust

c)

rule of law

d)

viability

82.

If one of your coworkers is treating another coworker unfairly, what is the ethical thing to do?

a)

speak up

b)

be aggressive

c)

ignore it

d)

look for another job

83.

Ava doesn't agree with her classmate's opinion, but she listens carefully instead of starting an argument or insulting her. Which ethical principle is Ava illustrating?

a)

integrity

b)

respect

c)

transparency

d)

trust