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WorksheetsUnit 2 Lesson Review
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
A producer is someone who
sells products.
is very creative.
makes things.
employs others.
Farms, mines, and lumber companies are examples of
builders.
manufacturers.
trade industries.
raw-goods producers.
A company that transforms cotton into wearable clothing is considered a
raw-goods producer.
manufacturer.
service business.
builder.
Emilia works for a company that constructs houses and business facilities. Which type of producer does she work for?
A builder
A raw-goods producer
A manufacturer
A trade industry
Rembert works for a grocery store that buys food from producers and sells it to customers. The grocery store is considered a
trade industry.
service business.
raw-goods producer.
builder.
The two main divisions of the trade industry are
producers and retailers.
manufacturers and wholesalers.
wholesalers and retailers.
wholesalers and producers.
Determine whether the following statement is true or false: Trade industries all have the same form of ownership.
True; they all belong to a chain.
True; they are all independently owned.
False; they may be corporations or partnerships.
False; they may be independent or belong to a chain.
Which of the following describes the services offered by trade industries:
They are always limited.
They vary from day to day.
They are always full line.
They may be limited or full line.
Businesses in trade industries that offer discount prices usually offer
full services.
limited services.
plush interiors.
elaborate fixtures.
Retailing takes place whenever goods are
offered for sale.
exchanged for other goods.
sold to the ultimate consumer.
sold in a retail establishment.
Which of the following statements about wholesale trade businesses is true:
They operate from a variety of business premises.
They operate only from mail-order warehouses.
They operate only from distribution centers.
They operate in areas convenient to ultimate consumers.
What do service businesses sell?
Retail merchandise
Raw goods
Wholesale merchandise
Intangible activities
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
social responsibility.
wholesaling.
voluntary chains.
e-tailing.
One way in which a business can show its social responsibility is by __________ its profits.
dividing
maximizing
reducing
controlling
Businesses can show their social responsibility by contributing to
pollution.
public interests.
private causes.
promotion.
A socially responsible business will attempt to give customers
lower quality products at reduced prices.
high-quality products at high prices.
the best products at the best prices.
the best products no matter what they cost.
Social responsibility should be part of the objectives of __________ businesses.
all
nonprofit
government
specialized
A business that produces a product should be socially responsible to the __________ of the product.
endorsers
providers
users
producers
The connection between the social responsibility of a business and the community in which the business operates is that the business’s social responsibility __________ the community.
depends upon
targets only
targets the area outside
has an effect on
One way in which many businesses demonstrate their social responsibility toward employees is by providing them with
free meals.
a safe, secure working environment.
regular entertainment.
a stress-free atmosphere.
When employees are working faster or better, they are increasing their
wages.
benefits.
value.
efficiency.
A hurricane that destroys a business is an example of a(n) _______ risk.
operational
financial
strategic
hazard
The automobile industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the oil industry are all examples of
market structures.
perfect competition.
oligopolies.
monopolistic competition.
What motivates businesses to produce efficiently and sell effectively?
The desire to spend money
The hope of making a profit
The need for recognition
The chance to start a trend
A gap between unlimited wants and limited resources creates
economics.
resources.
wants.
scarcity.
Seeing a movie at a theater would be considered a(n) __________ want.
economic
unlimited
limited
non-economic
Which of the following statements about perfect competition is correct:
There is a limited supply of goods and services.
Businesses have a good deal of control over the market.
Products vary from seller to seller.
It is used as a benchmark to compare real market structures against.
Which of the following represents a primary business activity?
Scheduling
Designing
Marketing
Supervising
Offering high quality, large assortments, and free shipping are examples of
rebates.
nonprice competition.
price fixing.
price competition.
When a business keeps a risk because management is unaware of it, the business is__________ the risk.
avoiding
preventing or controlling
retaining
transferring
Having well-planned buildings and providing effective employee training are ways that a business can __________ business risks.
transfer
insure against
retain
prevent or control
The heart of economics is
trade-offs.
wants.
resources.
decision making.
What are the three basic economic questions?
When will products be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be
allocated
When will products be produced, what products will be produced, and how will products be
allocated
What products will be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be
allocated
Where will products be produced, when will products be produced, and what products will
be produced
To use resources wisely, business owners must reduce
risk
reward.
waste.
wages.
In business terms, what is profit?
A good investment
A holiday bonus
A monetary reward
A risky venture
Who answers the basic economic questions in a private enterprise economic system?
Government agencies
Influential citizens
Businesses and individuals
Entrepreneurs and producers
Which one of the following groups of words best describes wants:
Limited, changing, and compensating
Unlimited, changing, and competing
Limited, unchanging, and competing
Unlimited, unchanging, and compensating
Every business must accomplish which of the following:
Produce or provide goods/services
Obtain venture capital
Issue corporate bonds
Trade or sell business assets/property
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
social responsibility.
wholesaling.
voluntary chains.
e-tailing.
What type of market structure is most commonly found in a private enterprise economy?
Perfect competition
Regulated monopoly
Oligopoly
Monopolistic competition
The general classifications of business risks are
competitive, strategic, financial, and operational.
production, hazard, operational, and strategic.
hazard, operational, strategic, and financial.
strategic, production, competitive, and hazard.
Which of the factors that affect profit are usually able to be controlled?
Income and expenses
expenses and pricing
Pricing and billing
Expenses and billing
The amount of money paid for raw materials and products sold is called
operating expense.
cost of goods.
net profit.
gross profit.
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?
Freedom to own, use, buy, and sell private property
Freedom to compete for jobs
Freedom to choose which laws to obey
Freedom to control all the money you earn
The basic role of the United States government is to
protect U.S. citizens.
maintain control of prices.
increase production.
limit business startups.
Every society must develop a system for deciding how it will use its resources so that it can
minimize risk.
meet people’s needs.
prevent problems.
control production.
Why are resources considered limited?
Everyone has them, and they change.
There are not enough available for everyone to have as much of them as desired.
There are so many that people must decide which ones to choose at any one time.
Entrepreneurs do not invest enough of them.
In economics, capital goods include
labor and management.
mental and physical work.
buildings and equipment.
trees and water.
What reflects the quantities that consumers are willing and able to buy at various prices during the same time period?
Supply
Demand
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
excess supply
equilibrium price
excess demand
The actual price that prevails in a market at any particular moment is the
.
market-clearing price
market price
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
Law of Supply and Demand
Law of Demand
Law of Supply
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
Law of Supply and Dema
Law of Demand
lLaw of Supply and Demand
Law of Supply
When the demand is so great that customers will buy regardless of high prices, a(n)____________market exists.
Buyer’s
Seller’s
Buying Power
economy where most goods and services are offered by private companies.
Market Command
Free
Market
The best time for consumers to purchase products at reduced prices is when a(n)
________________market exists.
Buyer’s
Seller’s
Buying Power
where the government owns and offers all the goods and services.
Market Economy
Mixed Economy
Command Economy
Into what two categories can wants be divided?
unlimited and limited
Unlimited and economics
Economic and non-economic
Unlimited and non-economic
Which of the following is the best reason for studying economics:
To find the best use for resources and supplies
To determine which occupations interest you
To learn how to invest money and express social responsibility
To prepare for effective decision making and responsible citizenship
In our economy,___________
gets the goods or services that have been produced.
the government
whoever is willing and able to pay the price
whoever is willing and able
Marcy is ready to buy a new computer, and she has saved up enough money to buy the model she wants. This is an example of
supply
demand
elasticity
market price
The quantity of a good or service that producers are able and willing to offer for sale at a specified price in a given period of time is
demand
elasticity
market price
supply
A team of employees is responsible for researching potential demand for a business’s brand-new product. The factor that is most likely to affect demand for this product is the
product’s utility.
costs of production.
government’s policy.
number of producers.
Which of the following is a factor affecting a product’s utility to the individual customer:
Number of producers
Number of consumers
Price of other goods
Consumer’s age
Which of the following determines whether consumers can purchase goods or services:
Buying power
Labor costs
Competition
Production costs
The price of complementary products has an effect on
elasticity.
supply.
utility.
demand.
For 20 years, Don owned a small grocery store. When several big box stores that sell groceries at discounted prices moved into the area, Don’s sales declined, and he had to close his business. Which of the factors that affect supply affected Don’s business?
Natural disasters
Government regulation
Labor demands
Number of producers
A company that transforms cotton into wearable clothing is considered a
manufacturer.
raw-goods producer.
service business.
builder.
The two main divisions of the trade industry are
wholesalers and retailers.
producers and retailers.
manufacturers and wholesalers.
wholesalers and producers.
Retailing takes place whenever goods are
offered for sale.
exchanged for other goods.
sold to the ultimate consumer.
sold in a retail establishment.
What do service businesses sell?
Retail merchandise
Intangible activities
Raw goods
Wholesale merchandise
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
social responsibility.
wholesaling.
voluntary chains.
e-tailing.
A socially responsible business will attempt to give customers
the best products no matter what they cost.
the best products at the best prices.
lower quality products at reduced prices.
high-quality products at high prices.
A characteristic of human wants is that they are
limited.
unlimited.
unchanging.
consistent.
Which of the following is an example of an economic want:
Clothing
Fresh air
Understanding
Conversation
An example of a noneconomic want would be the desire for
police protection.
a college education.
concert tickets.
a friend.
Which of the following is an industrial good:
Tires for a tow truck
Matt’s cell phone
Holiday flowers
Emily’s home computer
Susan is willing to pay a high price for the brand of china that she wants for her home. This china would be classified as a(n) __________ product.
shopping
Capital
Convenience
Specialty
How would a business’s computers be classified?
As equipment
As parts
As supplies
As an installation
A car manufacturer receives a shipment of bolts that are going to be used in the production of automobiles. What type of industrial product would the bolts be?
Parts
Equipment
Materials
Supplies
The money that a business spends
Income
Profit
Expense
Cash
The possibility of loss from human error
Natural risks
Human risks
Economic risks
Speculative risks
A risk response strategy that involves choosing not to do something that is considered risky
Delegation
Competition
Avoidance
Profit
The amount of money a business pays for the products it sells or for the raw materials from which it produces goods to sell
Cost of goods
Profit
Competition
Operating expenses
Money left after the cost of goods expense and operating expense are each subtracted from the total income
Gross Profit
Cash
Net profit
Competition
Chances of loss that carry with them the possibility of loss or no loss
Pure risk
Speculative risk
A risk response strategy that involves trying to reduce the chance of loss or the severity of loss
Transfer
Avoidance
Retention
Reduction
Monetary reward a business owner receives for taking the risk involved in investing in a business
Cash
Profit
Expenses
$1000
If a business has a monthly income of $5000 with expenses totaling $3000, what is their profit?
$8000
$2000
$5000
$15000
The desire to make a profit, which moves people to invest in business
Profit motive
Oligopoly
Business risk
Competition
