WorksheetsEconomic Resources Quiz
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
The economic resource where people work to produce goods or services are:
capital goods.
human resources.
natural resources.
noneconomic goods.
What is the name for markets with only a few sellers, such as the markets for automobiles, pharmaceuticals, or oil?
oligopolies.
monopolies.
perfect competition
monopolistic competition
Competition helps create a healthy society by:
creating new jobs.
increasing the money supply.
making new government regulations.
replacing small businesses with large businesses.
A business decides against opening a store in the next town because its research shows the location will be unprofitable. What form of risk management is this?
avoidance
reduction
retention
transfer
To prepare for effective decision-making that ensures the efficient delivery of products to the marketplace, one should study:
marketing
economics
job outlooks
supply chains
Economic resources that help people be more productive are:
human resources
natural resources
capital goods resources
nonrenewable resources
A large retailer wants to contribute to the well-being of society. It donates 10% of its proceeds to a charity that helps the environment. The retailer is demonstrating:
e-tailing
wholesaling
social responsibility
voluntary merchandise
A form of demand for products in which changes in price correspond to changes in demand is:
consumer.
elastic.
equilibrium.
inelastic.
A business that buys goods or services and sells them to the ultimate consumer is a:
manufacturer.
producer.
retailer.
wholesaler.
New Gear studied trends in the marketplace to price their jerseys. There was an abundance of jerseys remaining after meeting the demand creating which market condition?
equilibrium
rationing
shortage
surplus
What is the economic basis for the private enterprise economic system?
competition
the marketplace
the motive of profit
manufacturer supply chain
A characteristic of a seller’s market is:
lower profits.
higher prices.
larger supply.
smaller demand.
Which word processing document lists one’s detailed work history, educational history, skills, and references?
license
résumé
job application
letter of application
Which document, provided either in paper format or in electronic format from a prospective employer’s website, does a company use to collect employment information about a candidate?
license
résumé
job application
letter of application
Hugo is creating a book report for his English class. He can create an outline, the report, and a list of works cited all in the same application. Which application software is Hugo using?
database
presentation
spreadsheet
word processing
Bryan would like to send the same e-mail message to multiple people at once. He wants to save their e-mail contact information for future e-mail messages too. Which e-mail service should he use?
virus
attachments
address book
distribution lists
What are the programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations?
cookies
software
hardware
information systems
What is the set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software of a computer?
electronic resource
digital connection
operating system
transfer protocol
Tina is an architect who works with engineers to create precision drawings and technical illustrations. What type of computer technology does Tina use?
expert systems
networking technology
computer-aided design (CAD)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Which application software is designed to create, store, manage, search, and extract information?
database application
presentation application
spreadsheet application
word processing application
Mrs. Taylor is helping her students create accounting forms in class. They are entering numbers and text to create the forms, which calculate the ending financial information. Which application software are they using?
database
presentation
spreadsheet
word processing
Which is a true statement about making promises to customers?
It is better to over-deliver.
It is better to over-promise.
Customers do not remember broken promises.
Businesses should not make promises to customers.
The Candy Store is selling more and more chocolate each quarter. Applying the law of supply and demand, what is most likely to happen over the next few quarters?
The price will increase, and the supply will increase.
The price will decrease, and the supply will increase.
The price will increase, and the supply will decrease.
The price will decrease, and the supply will decrease.
The two main divisions of the trade industry are:
producers and retailers.
wholesalers and retailers.
wholesalers and producers.
manufacturers and wholesalers.
What is the primary reason customers give for not returning to a business?
lack of available parking
lack of advertised merchandise
lack of courtesy from salespeople
lack of customer-service personnel
Which behavior best describes the primary business activity of operations?
hiring qualified employees
planning for future success
producing goods and services
keeping accurate financial records
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 is uncertain whether she should follow her boss’s example. Which ethical dilemma is Piper facing?
greed
a bad role model
pressure from others
the desire to prove herself
Why is information management necessary for strategic information in a business?
to write an annual report
to make long-term decisions
to create sales presentations
to develop a short-term advertising campaign
In the human resource management process, what is the first task to be completed for staffing?
recruiting
determining need
determining job descriptions
screening and selecting applicants
What do service businesses sell?
raw goods and services
retail goods and services
intangible goods and services
wholesale goods and services
Jordan owns a successful landscaping business. Landscaping is an example of a/an:
input
inventory
output
service
The accounting document that shows a business’s revenue and expenses is a/an:
balance sheet.
income statement.
cash flow statement.
statement of owner’s equity.
Kathy wants to know whether her boutique made or lost money this month. The financial document she should view is her:
balance sheet.
income statement.
cash flow statement.
statement of owner’s equity.
Which is a trend in proper information management?
decreased competition
increased number of workers in an office
decreased number of electronic documents
increased compliance of laws and regulations
When Caring Companions and Smiling Pets merged two years ago, what was the most likely effect on the primary business activities of both companies?
All of the primary business activities were unaffected.
Each primary business activity became two smaller business activities.
All of the primary business activities combined into two distinct activities.
Each primary business activity combined with the matching activity of the other firm.
Which statement is true about a management information system (MIS)?
It includes people, processes, and practices.
It is the same thing as an information management program.
It does not assist with a business’s information management program.
It may be one part of a business’s overall information management program.
The Brooks Company produces sneakers and studies trends in the marketplace to price their sneakers. The Brooks Company supplied as many sneakers as consumers demanded to create which market condition?
equilibrium
rationing
shortage
surplus
Deciding to stay home and study, instead of going to a basketball game, is an example of a/an:
trade-off.
capital good.
economic want.
economic service.
Gasoline prices increased 30 cents per gallon. Raylee continued to purchase gasoline because her demand and need to commute to work had not changed. This is an example of what type of demand?
complementary
discretionary
elastic
inelastic
When should customer relations skills, such as courtesy and friendliness, be emphasized during a business’s activities?
during facilities design
during the hiring process
during marketing research
during technology planning
Which is a way to show transparency?
XYZ Company makes sure its employees are taken care of.
XYZ Company ensures that all its products are biodegradable.
XYZ Company listens to multiple opinions before making a decision.
XYZ Company is always upfront about the financial situation of the company.
ABC Corporation bought a new conveyor belt. What type of good is the conveyor belt?
capital good
natural good
public good
consumer good
Elastic demand is more likely when the good is:
a luxury.
imported.
lower price.
inexpensive.
A characteristic of an economic service is that it is:
useful.
tangible.
nontransferable.
free to everyone.
Which question should one ask himself/herself to determine whether one is facing a true ethical dilemma?
Is there money at stake?
Could someone be hurt by the actions?
Does the action make me look good to others?
Is my choice based on the most popular option?
Kaylyn is a department manager for a local retail store. She likes her job and wants to advance within the store. Kaylyn’s current work experience is a:
hobby.
step in her career.
part-time position.
momentary liking or a whim.
Miriam is very polite, kind to her friends, and positive in her outlook. These characteristics are called:
aptitudes.
attitudes.
flaws.
standards.
When someone says that a business has good internal relations, this means the business has which?
strong managers
happy employees
business partners
satisfied customers
Ian works in the marketing department. What is the primary business objective of his department?
to help its corporation merge with another company
to hire qualified employees to perform complex job duties
to meet customers’ needs by offering appropriate products
to prepare for long-term success by planning and organizing
Shannon is the manager and he ensures proper work effort by setting:
job standards.
diversity quotas.
hiring objectives.
expense budgets.
Corbin browses for workout gear online. He needs to type in the website address of the company to access the website. This website address is called:
a virus.
a browser.
the World Wide Web (WWW).
the uniform resource locator (URL).
What is the computerized storage of information and facts called?
database application
telecommuting software
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
What do businesses often develop to be able to store and analyze data for the purpose of making business decisions?
advertisements
employee policies
information systems
machinery operating guides
Outer Banks Transmission Company specializes in automotive repair. Which computer technology helps the mechanic to diagnose car engine trouble?
expert systems
networking technology
computer-aided design (CAD)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Why do many businesses store information in a computerized database?
to maintain client lists
to transcribe word documents
to calculate and chart economic trends
to communicate company policies to employees
In 1890, Congress passed a law that prevents monopolies from forming and hinders price fixing. What law is this?
Clayton Act
Robinson-Patman Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Celler-Kefauver Antimerger Act
Connor is working on a billboard to showcase his new service. What part of the marketing mix is he working on?
place
price
product
promotion
Molly plans out each part of the operations process to ensure the right item is in the right place at the right time. What part of the operations function is this?
marketing
logistics
purchasing
quality control
Isabelle owns a home cleaning business. She invoices her customer and records the transaction as soon as she finishes each home cleaning. Which type of accounting method is Isabelle using?
accrual
cash
cost
managerial
The finance activity regarding how to source income is called:
accounting
acquiring funds
administering assets
making capital investment decisions
Which is a reason that the role of human resources management is changing?
Business costs are going down
The workforce is younger than ever
There is greater diversity in the workforce
Employees place a greater emphasis on personal lives
Jasmine thinks it is OK to steal a few things from work. Which ethical principle would help her realize that the long-term repercussions of her actions could create an ethical dilemma?
fairness
growth
trustworthiness
viability
The economic system that adopts the fewest new ideas or improvements is:
communist
market
socialist
traditional
An office supply company provides discounts to teachers to make them feel important. The company is modeling which activity?
positive customer service
business planning
technology upgrade
communication skills
Monte works for a grocery store that buys food from producers and then sells it to customers. The grocery store is an example of a:
builder
trade industry
service business
raw-goods producer
Which factor is a barrier to small-business and entrepreneurial success?
poor management
no vision for expansion
having a clear strategic vision
having a surplus of employees
In a socialist economy, what determines how basic economic questions are answered?
government
products
resources
retailers
Retailing occurs wherever goods are:
researched and designed.
created or manufactured.
traded or exchanged for other goods.
sold to consumers or the ultimate customer.
Customers cast economic votes every time they:
buy a product.
visit a business.
give their opinion.
participate in a survey.
What should employees understand about each customer in order to develop positive customer/client relations?
The customer is in a hurry.
The customer is like most others.
The customer is a possible problem.
The customer is a unique individual.
When the prices of iPhones increase, the quantity of iPhones offered for sale will increase. This is an example of the law of:
equilibrium.
production.
shortage.
supply.
What is a want that can be satisfied by spending money to consume a good, service, or leisure activity?
economic
limited
noneconomic
unlimited
Which is an example of a noneconomic want?
a haircut
sport ticket
a concert ticket
rain for the crops
How can positive customer relations boost productivity?
by ensuring proper bookkeeping
by cutting down on equipment costs
by avoiding wasted time and resources
by creating new manufacturing processes
What is one reason human resources management is important to the success of a business?
Human resources is responsible for customer complaints.
Human resources is responsible for staffing the business.
Human resources is responsible for reducing wasted inventory.
Human resources is responsible for eliminating jobs for the company.
