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Edexcel GCSE Business Theme 1 (so far)

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A budding entrepreneur who is looking to set up a new enterprise is concerned that the business might not provide enough of a stable income to maintain his current standard of living. Which of the following best describes this risk?

a)

Inability to break even

b)

Lack of security

c)

Business failure

d)

Lack of independence

2.

Sara decided to start-up a business as a personal trainer, due to her passion for fitness. Which of the following is the main reason behind Sara’s business idea?

a)

Earn more money

b)

Pursue an interest

c)

Be her own boss

d)

Work more flexible hours

3.

Increased concern from consumers over the environment has led to new business start-ups developing products from recycled materials. These business ideas have come about due to:

a)

Services that have become obsolete

b)

Products that have become obsolete

c)

Changes in consumer demand

d)

Changes in the interest rate

4.

Which of the following statements best describes the term, reward?

a)

The probability that something will go wrong

b)

The chance of loss or damage

c)

When a hoped for outcome does not happen

d)

The benefits gained through business activity

5.

An entrepreneur has developed a unique product to launch into the market. Which of the following best describes how this new business idea came about?

a)

An original idea

b)

Adapting an existing product

c)

Adapting an existing service

d)

Adapting an existing idea

6.

Which of the following is a financial reason why an entrepreneur might start-up a new business

a)

To make a profit

b)

To pursue a skill or interest

c)

To have more freedom in decision-making

d)

To achieve a work-life balance

7.

Which of the following best describes the term, obsolete? When consumers:

a)

Demand more of a particular product or service

b)

Want, and can afford, to buy more products and services

c)

Can no longer afford to buy a particular product or service

d)

No longer want to buy a product or service

8.

Lack of overall planning and poor decision-making can lead to business failure. This is known as:

a)

Poor management

b)

Poor quality

c)

Poor understanding of the economy

d)

Poor sales levels

9.

An entrepreneur has produced a shaving oil for customers with sensitive skin to eliminate any pain when shaving. This is an example of a business idea that:

a)

Was developed and delivered to the market quickly

b)

Solved a customer problem

c)

Offered a cheaper way of doing something

d)

Is aimed at a fast growing market

10.

A product of service is obsolete when sales...

a)

Start to rise

b)

Rise rapidly

c)

Growth slows

d)

Fall or come to an end

11.

Which of the following statements is true in relation to goods and services?

a)

Services can be touched and held, whilst goods are usually invisible

b)

Goods can be touched and held, whilst services are intangible

c)

Services are visible, whilst goods are usually invisible

d)

Both goods and services are intangible

12.

Which two of the following are examples of risk that can occur from business activity? Select two answers:

a)

Profit

b)

Lack of security

c)

Independence

d)

Business success

e)

Financial Loss

13.

Which two of the following increases the risk of business failure? Select two answers:

a)

Draws up a detailed business plan

b)

Produces goods that do not meet customer needs

c)

Makes a product that stands out from its competitors

d)

Fails to carry out comprehensive market research

e)

Offers exceptional customer service

14.
What is meant by enterprise?
a)
A person who spots an opportunity to provide goods or services to customers in order to make a profit
b)
The process/activities by which new businesses are formed in order to offer products and services in a market.
15.
The reward for enterprise is?
a)
Profit
b)
Hard work
c)
Risk
d)
Self-discipline
16.

Which of the following is an example of the role of an entrepreneur?

a)

Producing goods or services

b)

Meeting customer needs

c)

Organising resources

d)

Offering customer convenience

17.

Which of the following is NOT an example of adding value

a)

Quality

b)

Branding

c)

Selling an item for less

d)

Unique selling point

18.

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.

19.

How many factors of production are needed to produce a good or service?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

20.

What could be an example of capital?

a)

Buildings

b)

Machines

c)

Money

d)

All of the above

21.

What does USP stands for?

a)

Universal Standard Pilot

b)

Unique Selling Point

c)

United Service Providers

d)

Ultimate Secondary Procedures

22.

The selling price of a product - the cost of bought-in materials and components

a)

added value

b)

input

c)

output

d)

margin

23.

What is the definition of opportunity cost?

a)

The chance that you will lose your money.

b)

The next best alternative that you give up.

c)

All of the choices you could have made but didn't.

d)

The money you spend to buy something.

24.

This is the cash that is generated by the business when it operates successfully

a)

Retained profits

b)

Share capital

c)

Angel investor

d)

Owner savings

25.

An amount of money that is paid back within an agreed amount of time, with interest

a)

Bank loan

b)

Angel investment

c)

Overdraft

d)

Retained profit

26.
What is an advantage of a bank loan?
a)
There will be little or no interest
b)
You can pay in smaller installments
c)
They are quick and easy to arrange
d)
You don't have to pay it back
27.

What is the formula for break even

a)

Fixed costs / contribution

b)

Fixed costs / selling price

c)

Variable costs / selling price

d)

Fixed costs / margin of safety

28.

What is the break even point

a)

Where sales revenue is the same as fixed costs

b)

Where sales revenue is the same as variable costs

c)

Where sales revenue is the same as total costs

d)

Where fixed costs is the same as variable costs

29.

What is trade credit

a)

A short term source of finance from a supplier for stock.

b)

A long term source of finance from a supplier for stock

c)

A short term source of finance from a bank for stock

d)

A long term source of finance from a bank for stock

30.

In limited liability personal assets are protected

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neither

d)

Both

31.

Which one of the following is an example of a fixed cost for a business that makes shoes?

a)

Leather for making the shoes

b)

Rent on the factory premises

c)

Boxes used in packaging the shoes

d)

Electricity to run the cutting machines

32.

Which one of the following correctly defines a situation of insolvency?

a)

Where the value of items owned is greater than the value of money owed

b)

Where total costs exceed total revenue

c)

Where the value of inputs is greater than the value of outputs

d)

Where debts are unable to be met as they fall due

33.

Which one of the following is the correct definition of margin of safety?

a)

The amount by which total revenue can fall before a business is unable to cover its total fixed costs

b)

The amount by which output can fall before a business reaches its break even level of output

c)

The amount by which the total revenue of a business exceeds its total costs

d)

The amount by which a business’s actual output exceeds its planned level of output

34.

A business’s fixed costs are £10 000, selling price per unit is £4, and total variable costs per unit are £1.50. Which one of the following is the break even level of output (to the nearest whole number)?

a)

2 500 units

b)

2 857 units

c)

4 000 units

d)

6 667 units

35.

Which one of the following is the correct definition of variable costs?

a)

The cost of producing all output over a period of time

b)

Costs that stay the same regardless of the output quantity

c)

Costs that change according to output quantity

d)

Costs that are not directly related to the production of a product or Process

36.

Which of the following is considered a long-term source of finance?

a)

Overdraft

b)

Trade credit

c)

Mortgage

d)

Credit card

37.
What is a sole trader?
a)
One person who works for a business
b)
One person who sues a business
c)
One person who leaves a business
d)
One person who owns and runs a business
38.
What does LTD stand for?
a)
Public Limited Company
b)
Private Limited Company