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ESB Practice Exam 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an advantage of starting a sole proprietorship?

a)

Limited liability

b)

Shared decision-making

c)

Easy to set up and full control

d)

Double taxation

2.

A business plan primarily helps an entrepreneur:

a)

Secure funding and organize their strategy

b)

Guarantee business success

c)

Avoid paying taxes

d)

Immediately generate profit

3.

What is the primary purpose of a market analysis in a business plan?

a)

To estimate the cost of starting the business

b)

To identify potential customers and competition

c)

To determine employee salaries

d)

To create a company logo

4.

Which financial statement shows a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits over time?

a)

Balance Sheet

b)

Income Statement

c)

Cash Flow Statement

d)

Statement of Retained Earnings

5.

What is equity financing?

a)

Borrowing money that must be repaid with interest

b)

Selling shares of the business to investors in exchange for capital

c)

Using company profits to fund growth

d)

Paying off business debt early

6.

The break-even point is when:

a)

Total revenue equals total expenses

b)

The business begins making a profit

c)

The company runs out of cash

d)

The company pays off all debts

7.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepreneur?

a)

Risk-taking

b)

Creativity

c)

Fear of failure

d)

Persistence

8.

Which government agency is responsible for helping small businesses in the U.S.?

a)

IRS

b)

FTC

c)

SBA

d)

SEC

9.

A target market is defined as:

a)

The largest possible audience for a product

b)

A group of people most likely to buy a product or service

c)

A list of potential investors

d)

Businesses that compete directly with you

10.

What is the purpose of conducting a SWOT analysis?

a)

To analyze financial reports

b)

To evaluate a company’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

c)

To determine pricing strategies

d)

To assess customer feedback

11.

Which of the following is an intangible asset?

a)

Office equipment

b)

Company vehicles

c)

A company’s brand reputation

d)

Inventory

12.

The Four Ps of Marketing include:

a)

Price, Place, Promotion, Product

b)

Profit, Price, People, Planning

c)

Production, Profit, Place, Product

d)

Planning, Processing, Price, Product

13.

If an entrepreneur wants to protect their invention, they should apply for a:

a)

Copyright

b)

Trademark

c)

Patent

d)

Business License

14.

A franchise is best described as:

a)

A type of nonprofit organization

b)

A business that has no legal structure

c)

A business that allows others to operate using its name and system for a fee

d)

A type of corporation

15.

What is the primary purpose of a mission statement?

a)

To outline day-to-day operations

b)

To define the company’s purpose and goals

c)

To list financial projections

d)

To provide a legal business structure

16.

A company’s brand identity includes:

a)

The business's bank account details

b)

The company's website traffic

c)

Its logo, colors, and messaging

d)

Employee salary structure

17.

Which of the following is an example of a fixed cost?

a)

Raw materials

b)

Monthly rent for office space

c)

Employee wages based on hours worked

d)

Shipping costs for customer orders

18.

The supply and demand model suggests that:

a)

High demand and low supply lead to higher prices

b)

High supply and high demand reduce prices

c)

Demand has no impact on price

d)

Prices are set without considering supply

19.

Which of the following best describes a competitive advantage?

a)

A business’s ability to charge the highest price

b)

A unique feature that makes a business stand out from competitors

c)

The ability to operate without any competitors

d)

A strategy to eliminate competitors

20.

Which of the following is a primary function of human resources?

a)

Managing product inventory

b)

Recruiting and training employees

c)

Developing financial statements

d)

Conducting market research