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WorksheetsBusiness Concepts Quiz
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 42mins
What is a disadvantage of adapting products?
It could be too similar to the previous product
It requires a lot of research and development
It can be expensive to implement
It may not meet the needs of the target market
What is an advantage of creating a new idea?
It will create a unique selling point
It is always profitable
It is easy to implement
It requires minimal investment
Which of the following is a risk of starting a new business?
Lack of job security
High profits
Low competition
Limited liability
Which of the following is a risk of starting a new business?
Business failure
High customer satisfaction
Strong brand recognition
Successful product launch
What is the definition of lack of job security?
There is no-one to cover if you are ill
You have a guaranteed job for life
Your job is always challenging
You have a high salary
Which of the following is a reward of starting a new business?
Profit
Long hours
High stress levels
Limited control
Which of the following is a reward of starting a new business?
Independence
Low risk
Guaranteed success
Limited responsibility
Which of the following is a way a business adds value?
Branding
Lowering prices
Reducing quality
Ignoring customer feedback
What is the definition of adding value?
Increasing the price of your products/services
Decreasing the quality of your products/services
Providing poor customer service
Offering limited product choices
Which of the following is a way businesses meet customer needs?
Convenience
High prices
Limited product range
Poor customer service
What is a unique selling point?
Something only your business offers
A common feature shared by many businesses
A low price
A poor quality product
What is branding?
The way your business presents itself
The price of your products
The quality of your products
The location of your business
Define entrepreneur
Someone who starts a business
Someone who works for a large corporation
Someone who invests in stocks and bonds
Someone who manages a government agency
Which of the following is a quality of an entrepreneur?
someone who takes risks
someone who avoids challenges
someone who is afraid of failure
someone who is risk-averse
Which of the following one of the roles of an entrepreneur?
Organising resources
Following orders
Avoiding responsibility
Shirking duties
What will a business do to find out the needs of customers?
Market research
Guessing
Ignoring customer feedback
Assuming customer needs
What could happen if a business doesn't understand customer needs?
They might lose sales
They might increase profits
They might improve customer satisfaction
They might become more successful
Which of the following is an example of primary research?
Focus groups
Internet search
Government statistics
Industry reports
Why is social media a good area to focus market research?
Billions of people use it
It is expensive to use
It is difficult to analyze
It is not relevant to most businesses
Which of the following is an example of secondary research?
Internet search
Surveys
Interviews
Observations
Define market segmentation
Breaking the market up into groups
Targeting everyone in the market
Ignoring market trends
Avoiding competition
Which of the following is a valid market segment?
Income
Gender
Age
All of the above
What is a market map?
Comparing business against two factors e.g. price & quality
A map of the physical location of businesses
A chart showing sales trends
A diagram of the organizational structure of a business
Why does a business complete a market map?
To see all its competitors
To avoid competition
To ignore market trends
To reduce costs
What is a disadvantage of relying on a market map?
It is based on opinion
It is always accurate
It is easy to create
It is cost-effective
What is the main advantage of making a market map?
To find a gap in the market
To avoid competition
To ignore market trends
To reduce costs
What is a direct competitor?
A business that competes against you and sells similar products
A business that operates in a completely different industry
A business that is located far away
A business that is a supplier
What is an indirect competitor?
A business that competes against you but sells different products
A business that is located nearby
A business that is a supplier
A business that is a customer
Who would be a direct competitor of IPhone?
Google Pixel
Microsoft Word
Coca-Cola
Ford Motor Company
Who would be an indirect competitor of IPhone?
Microsoft Surface
Samsung Galaxy
Sony PlayStation
Nike
What does the S stand for in SWOT?
Strengths
Strategies
Systems
Scenarios
What does the W stand for in SWOT?
Weaknesses
Wants
Wishes
Wealth
What does the O stand for in SWOT?
Opportunities
Objectives
Outcomes
Operations
What does the T stand for in SWOT?
Threats
Targets
Tactics
Tasks
Define aim for a business
What a business wants to achieve
The daily tasks of employees
The location of the business
The financial performance of the business
Define objective for a business
How a business achieves its aims
The mission statement of the business
The values of the business
The financial goals of the business
Which of the following is an example of a financial aim?
Market share
Environmental sustainability
Ethical practices
Community involvement
Which of the following is an example of a non-financial aim?
Social objectives
Profit maximization
Increased revenue
Higher market share
A business sells 500 units for £10 each. What is their revenue?
£5000
£500
£100
£50
A company sells 300 gadgets at a price of £15 each. What is their total revenue?
£4500
£3000
£1500
£500
A business sells 500 units. The variable cost per unit is £5 and their fixed costs are £1000. What is their total costs?
£3500
£2500
£1500
£500
A manufacturer produces 400 widgets. The variable cost per widget is £6 and their fixed costs are £1200. What is their total cost?
£3600
£2400
£3600
£3600
A business has fixed costs of £1000. Their selling price is £10. Their variable cost per unit is £5. What is their break-even point in units?
200
100
300
400
A firm has fixed costs of £1200. They charge £12 per unit sold, and the variable cost per unit is £6. What is their break-even point in units?
150
200
250
300
A business has a break-even point of 200 units. Their selling price is £10. What is their break-even point in currency?
£2000
£1000
£3000
£4000
A company has a break-even point of 150 units. Their selling price is £15. What is their break-even point in currency?
£2250
£1500
£3000
£1000
A business has sold 500 units. Their break-even point is 200 units. What is their margin of safety?
300 units
200 units
100 units
400 units
A retailer has a break-even point of 250 units and has sold 600 units. What is their margin of safety?
350 units
250 units
150 units
400 units
Define cash flow
The money coming in/going out a business
The profit of the business
The revenue of the business
The expenses of the business
What is the definition of supplier?
A business that provides raw materials/products to other business
A person who works for a business
A competitor of a business
A customer of a business
What is the definition of shareholder?
Someone that owns part of a business
Someone who works for a business
Someone who is a customer of a business
Someone who is a supplier of a business
What is the definition of pressure group?
People that try to make positive change in business
A group of people who work for a business
A group of people who are customers of a business
A group of people who are suppliers of a business
What is the definition of stakeholder?
Someone interested in a business
Someone who works for a business
Someone who is a customer of a business
Someone who is a supplier of a business
What is a disadvantage of using an overdraft?
It has high interest
It is easy to access
It is a flexible form of finance
It can be used for emergencies
What is an advantage of using an overdraft?
It can be accessed in an emergency
It has low interest rates
It is a long-term form of finance
It is a secured form of finance
Why do suppliers offer trade credit?
To keep customers loyal
To encourage customers to pay late
To charge customers a higher price
To discourage customers from buying on credit
What is the disadvantage to a supplier of offering trade credit?
Businesses might pay them late
Businesses might buy less from them
Businesses might demand a discount
Businesses might go out of business
