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Total questions: 145

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Class
Date
1.

________ is a good or service essential for living

a)

Want

b)

Desire

c)

Needs

d)

Factor of production

2.

Mineral resources are an example of the factor of production of_________

a)

land

b)

labor

c)

capital

d)

enterprise

3.

When making a choice the next best alternative we give up is referred to as__________

a)

factor of production

b)

opportunity cost

c)

scarcity

d)

specialisation

4.

If one worker is absent from the production line and no one else can do their job, this is a disadvantage of______

a)

added value

b)

there being four factor of production

c)

people having unlimited wants

d)

division of labor

5.

A business that makes ice cream buys ingredients at a cost of $1 per ice-cream. It spends $1000 on expenses and $200 per day on wages. The ice cream sells for $4 each and the business makes 1000 ice creams per day. How much is the added value of each ice cream?

a)

$1.80

b)

$3.00

c)

$2.00

d)

$2.50

6.

People have limited wants

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Scarcity results from limited resources and limited wants

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Oil is an example of capital

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Business are only owned by private individuals.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Added value can be increased by raising prices

a)

True

b)

False

11.

All businesses combine the factors of production to make products that satisfy people's wants

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Added value does not include profit

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What are the factors of production for land

a)

wood

b)

chef

c)

factory

d)

farmers field

14.

What are the examples of labor

a)

Truck

b)

manager

c)

chef

d)

lorry

15.

What are the examples of capital

a)

the owner of sole trader

b)

wood

c)

a manager of a business

d)

trucks

16.

The economic problem exist because people have unlimited (a)   .

17.

There are never enough (a)   to produce the goods and services to satisfy these wants.

18.

_________of labour is when the production process is split up into different tasks.

a)

Adding

b)

Division

c)

Reduce

d)

Hire

19.

Choice is necessary when resources are scarce. This leads to_________

a)

Opportunity cost

b)

limited supply

c)

specialization

d)

added value

20.

Which one is the advantage of division labor?

a)

workers may leave their jobs because they are bored

b)

If a worker is absent others workers do not do their job so production may stopped

c)

workers only do one job so is quicker and cheaper to train

d)

workers only do monotonous job and leads to a lack of motivation and lower efficiency

21.

Which of the following statements about business is incorrect?

a)

A system where goods are manufactured and distributed free of cost.

b)

An organisation where people work for meeting their own needs.

c)

An institution which prepares people for future challenges.

d)

All of these

22.

To which type of businesses belong the education, entertainment and information technology?

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Hybrid

c)

Service

d)

None of these

23.

A grocery store is an example of which type of business activity?

a)

Service

b)

Merchandising

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Hybrid

24.

A (a)   business is a mixed type of business.

25.
Sara’s Hair Palace is a small, locally owned beauty salon in Sterling. This represents what type of business?
a)
corporation
b)
partnership
c)
sole proprietorship
26.
A business partnership has ___________ who share the risks and the profits.
a)
One owner
b)
No more than three owners
c)
Two or more owners
d)
Five or more owners
27.
What do we call a person who is willing to take the risks of starting a business in order to make a profit?
a)
Proprieter
b)
Partner
c)
Entrepreneur
d)
Incorporater
28.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of sole proprietorships:
a)
Limited capital
b)
Control 
c)
Privacy
d)
Tax liability
29.
What is a company called that sells stock to raise money?
a)
Partnership
b)
Corporation
c)
Sole Proprietorship
d)
Limited Partnership
30.
An entrepreneur can choose to have which type of business organization?
a)
Sole Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
All of the above
31.

The span of _______ refers to the number of employees that a manager or supervisor is responsible for.

a)

hierarchy

b)

command

c)

control

d)

delegation

32.

_____ is the role of management that involves making sure that different departments of a business are working effectively together.

a)

Controlling

b)

Commanding

c)

Organising

d)

Coordinating

33.

When a manager gives authority to a junior employee to undertake a responsible task, this is called____

a)

delegation

b)

co-ordination

c)

planning

d)

controlling

34.

A manager who uses the ____ style of leadership will give clear directions to all employees about the work to be done and how it should be performed.

a)

democratic

b)

autocratic

c)

hierarchical

d)

laissez faire

35.

When an employee joins a trade union, increased_____ is one of the most likely benefits to that employee.

a)

delegation

b)

control

c)

supervision

d)

security

36.

Leaders who use the democratic style of leadership will need to find less time to discuss problems with employees.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

When an additional level of hierarchy is added to a business organization the chain of command become longer.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Delegation gives managers more control but means workers are trusted less.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Planning is the role of management that requires managers to think about the future resources needs of the business.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Laissez - faire leadership style works best when workers need clear instructions.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Trade Unions try to negotiate higher pay for their members.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Nearly all businesses need a clear ____ structure.

a)

organizational

b)

hierarchical

c)

command

d)

coordinating

43.

A traditional structure has several levels of__________.

a)

structure

b)

hierarchy

c)

managers

d)

supervisors

44.

The more layers of management there are then longer will be the ____ of___.

a)

structure, chain

b)

command, chain

c)

chain, command

d)

chain, structure

45.

If a business reduces the number of levels in its structure then this will nearly always widen the ____ 0f ____ for managers.

a)

command, chain

b)

chain, command

c)

control, span

d)

span, control

46.

Managers have many important roles such as planning and____.

a)

coordinating

b)

giving security

c)

analyzing

d)

evaluating

47.

If a senior manager takes all important decisions without consulting with workers then an ____ leadership style is being used.

a)

autocratic

b)

democratic

c)

laissez faire

d)

expressive

48.

In a creative business such as scientific research companies or advertising agencies, a___ style might be most appropriates as it encourages employees to develop and take control of new ideas.

a)

autocratic

b)

democratic

c)

laissez - faire

d)

expressive

49.

In most countries, employees have a legal right to join ____ unions,

a)

Bargain

b)

Trade

c)

Market

d)

Shop

50.

The organizations will negotiate for___ pay and more job ____ security for members.

a)

lower, safety

b)

higher, security

c)

security, higher

d)

safety, lower

51.

Controlling, leading, organizing, and planning are the four____________ of management

a)

characteristics

b)

cornerstones

c)

functions

d)

objectives

52.

The process that managers use to develop goals and objectives, as well as strategies to achieve them, is called___________ .

a)

analysis

b)

planning

c)

organizing

d)

strategic thinking

53.

_______________ is a term that is used to refer to the people who are in charge of running a business.

a)

Management

b)

Principals

c)

Officers

d)

Stakeholders

54.

A firm that has a centralized organization concentrates authority with _____________.

a)

individual contributors

b)

line managers

c)

middle managers

d)

top Managers

55.

Refers to filling in all organizational job positions.

a)

staffing

b)

recruitment

c)

hiring

d)

leading

56.

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

a)

Ranking

b)

Grading

c)

Hierarchy

d)

Ladder

57.

A person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere.

a)

Authority

b)

Officials

c)

Leader

d)

Commander

58.

The ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization.

a)

Service

b)

Management

c)

Leadership

d)

Guidance

59.

Ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.

a)

Adaptable

b)

Amenable

c)

Flexible

d)

Supple

60.

what is a trade union?

a)

(a) It is an organisation

b)

(b) A group of workers

c)

(c) Trade unions are independent organisations that represent workers to their employers

d)

(d) To register a trade union, you must apply to the Registrar of labour Relations

61.
A leader motivates others toward a:
a)
Common goal
b)
High salary
c)
Leadership style
d)
Leadership skill
62.

Which leadership style translates to 'let them do' and involves a more laid back form of leadership? It gives greater authority and trust to team members.

a)

Bureaucratic

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Laissez Faire

d)

Democratic

63.

Which form of leadership is flexible and involves using the best style for a given scenario?

a)

Darwinian

b)

Situational

c)

Southgate

d)

People-oriented

64.

Which leadership style focuses on the completion of tasks, rather than building social relationships. It is about meeting objectives within a given time frame.

a)

Freudian

b)

Marleyan

c)

People oriented

d)

Task oriented

65.

Which leadership style involves going 'by the books'. It is very traditional and usually means leaders strictly follow policies and past practices

a)

Bureaucratic

b)

Participative

c)

Avengerism

d)

Restrictive

66.

Which leadership style is often seen with inexperienced military recruits, battles or emergency scenarios, where direct commands are given by a more experienced leader for greatest efficiency?

a)

Militarism

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Democratic

d)

Bossyism

67.

Which leadership style could be seen with senior officers and subordinates discussing the most effective way to tackle a problem or challenge (eg planning a military training exercise or training course)?

a)

Argumentitive

b)

Descriptive

c)

Democratic

d)

Discussive

68.

This shows how the business is structured and who oversees whom.

a)

management plan

b)

mission statement

c)

procedures

d)

organizational chart

69.

A centralized structure puts authority in one place, with top management.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Organizational structure describes the flow of what?

a)

information & supervision

b)

formality

c)

culture

d)

diversification

71.

Amy who works well in teams, manages time well, and is creative, would work well in an informal organic structure.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

The span of control describes...

a)

the number of written rules in the company

b)

the number of people a supervisor oversees

c)

the number of levels in a company

d)

none of the options listed

73.

This is a possible problem when supervisors have a narrow span of control.

a)

lack of control over subordinates

b)

micromanaging: too much control over subordinates

74.

In a formal structure departmentalization divides responsibility among specific units, or departments.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

An organization that puts authority in one place, with top management has a decentralized structure.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Communication flows faster with what kind of structure?

a)

Flat

b)

Tall

77.

A decentralized structure gives authority to many different managers to run their own departments.

a)

True

b)

False

78.
Globalisation is:
a)
the introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world. 
b)
the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations through technology and transport
c)
faster travel around the world
d)
the movement of people and ideas around the world.
79.
Huge container ships allow:
a)
Clothes to be bought from overseas.
b)
People to travel to any country they want.
c)
Goods to be transported all over the world. 
d)
People to go on cruises to many parts of the world. 
80.
Transnational corporations:
a)
tend to make their products in lower-cost countries. 
b)
are involved in slave labour.
c)
do not look after their workers. 
d)
make cheap products and sell them at a high price. 
81.
What are some positive effects of Globalisation ?
a)
Increased freedom to travel and immigrate,better access to medicine,information, and technology.
b)
Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries
c)
Less pollution in the world
d)
All of the above
82.
E-Commerce allows you to buy and sell goods on the Internet
a)
True
b)
False
83.
Globalisation is good because of an ________________ in standard of living , but is bad because there is a _____________ in local cultures and traditions
a)
increase / decrease
b)
decrease / increase
c)
increase / increase
d)
decrease / decrease
84.
Global Media is a ______ Type of Globalisation
a)
Environmental
b)
Political
c)
Economic
d)
Social
85.
Falling transport costs due to containerization is mostly a ___________ type of globalisation
a)
Economic
b)
Technological
c)
Political
d)
Social
86.
Stock markets are a ___ type of globalization
a)
Political
b)
Economic
c)
Historical
d)
Social
87.
Which of the following are benefits of international trade?
a)
acquiring goods that you do not produce yourself
b)
the ability to sell your goods to others for a profit
c)
the ability to specialize production of certain goods in your country
d)
all of the above are benefits 
88.
Tariffs restrict trade through
a)
taxation
b)
quota systems
c)
international law
d)
domestic trading
89.
Mc Donald's  is an example of a multinational corporation.
a)
true
b)
false
90.

Is the spread of religion over human history an example of globalisation?

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Importing goods is:

a)

The sale of goods to another country

b)

Beneficial to a country's economy

c)

The buying of goods from another country

d)

The movement of people around the globe

92.

One of the following that was NOT a driving factor behind hostile contacts made by kings and emperors in the past is ...

a)

to expand their territory

b)

to gain more resources they need

c)

to pay tribute to the other kings

d)

to establish their dominions over a region

93.

In a lot of times, kings and emperors of the past established peaceful contacts such as trading with another countries. One driving factor of this activity is ...

a)

to fulfill their needs by gaining resources which they didn't have in their region

b)

to buy as much goods as they can

c)

to give their valuable resources to another country freely

d)

to subdue another country

94.

One example of peaceful contacts made by the kings and emperors of the past was political alliance. The benefit of having political alliances with another countries is ...

a)

having an opportunity to let another countries learn all of their secrets

b)

having an opportunity to get resources in cheaper prices

c)

gaining potential enemies that would hinder them in the future

d)

having an opportunity to get another countries' resources without any limitation

95.

A person whose mission is to spread his country's belief system as wide as possible is called a ...

a)

missionary

b)

pilgrim

c)

lord

d)

vassal

96.

Another kind of religious contact when people travel far and wide to visit their religious center is called ...

a)

missionaries

b)

pilgrimage

c)

lordship

d)

vassalage

97.

Back in their days, Srivijaya Empire was a center for Buddhism. A benefit they could enjoy by having the status of a religious centre was ...

a)

increasing risks to be attacked by foreign spies

b)

more resources to fulfill their people's needs

c)

feared by nations because of their military power

d)

gaining a lot of profit from pilgrims and visitors

98.

More interaction with foreigners bring a lot of advantages for countries. One advantage that a country enjoy in economical sense is ...

a)

more people to be influenced by their cultures

b)

more market to sell their products

c)

more competition for their local traders

d)

more foreign cultures that can replace local customs

99.

China had been a centre of silk production in the classical world and to protect that, the Emperor of China from generation to generations always limit the incoming visitors into his country. The main reason of this action was ...

a)

to prevent Chinese silk production technology from being copied by the other countries

b)

to increase foreign profit from trading

c)

to preserve Chinese literature and ancient customs

d)

to improve wheat consumption for its people

100.

The French Revolution was an incredible event when local French people rebelled against their king and lords. The French people gained the courage to fight after learning from Greek and Roman culture. This is a negative effect of interaction in ... field.

a)

economic

b)

cultural

c)

religious

d)

technological

101.

Ever since the Europeans interacted with the Chinese and learnt about their compass invention, the Europeans became brave enough to explore unknown seas. This is an example of a ... effect in ... field.

a)

positive, cultural

b)

negative, cultural

c)

positive, technological

d)

negative, technological

102.

In the year 1200s, an Italian trader named Marco Polo travelled to China to do some trading. This is an example of ...

a)

indirect trading

b)

direct trading

c)

hostile contact

d)

cultural contact

103.

One of the following that is NOT the advantage of direct trading is ...

a)

cheaper price of the goods

b)

lower travel cost

c)

more confidence to avoid fraud

d)

can interact directly with the seller

104.

In the classical times, traders liked to save time and cost to buy spices by buying them in Malaka, the most important trading port in Southeast Asia. This made Melaka prosper so much. Suppose you were the ruler of Melaka. The correct step to maintain this advantage is ...

a)

opening your port all year, even for pirates

b)

bribing the port sellers to split their profits with you

c)

establishing strict law and order to provide security for the incoming traders

d)

closing down the port due to fear of being influenced by foreign cultures

105.

ASEAN Free Trade Area or AFTA is a treaty between Southeast Asian countries to establish low export-import taxes in trading among them. This is an example of ...

a)

political-economical contact

b)

religious contact

c)

hostile contact

d)

direct trade

106.

In the classical world, there were a lot of stopping points in trade routes. Suppose you were the leader/governor of one of these stopping points. The correct step to improve the traffic in your stopping point is ...

a)

adding more soldiers and guards to maintain security

b)

replacing local soldiers by foreign mercenaries to maintain security

c)

changing all local soldiers and guards into traders to boost income

d)

allowing all people, even suspicious people, to do trading without any limitation

107.

Who was responsible for developing the long-lot settlement?

a)

British

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Portuguese

108.

Fill in the blank: In a long-lot settlement pattern, each lot has access to a major linear resource, usually a ________ or a major road.

a)

mountain

b)

river

c)

desert

d)

forest

109.

Which of the following are regions where one would find long-lot settlements?

a)

Central Asia

b)

North America

c)

West Africa

d)

Southeast Asia

e)

South America

110.

Prior to mass production, goods were ________ and regionally distinctive.

a)

mass-produced

b)

imported

c)

produced in the home

d)

standardized

111.

Cultural relativism and ethnocentrism are defined as ______.

a)

A) economic theories

b)

B) political ideologies

c)

C) cultural perspectives

d)

D) technological innovations

112.

What is a cultural trait?

a)

A single aspect of a given culture or society.

b)

A collection of cultural practices.

c)

A dominant cultural group.

d)

A popular culture.

113.

Cultural traits and attitudes impact ______.

a)

Time

b)

Place

c)

Weather

d)

None of the above.

114.

Language, religion, and ethnicity are core parts of what?

a)

Cultural identities

b)

Economic systems

c)

Political structures

d)

Technological advancements

115.

What does ethnic geography study?

a)

The cultural traditions of a group

b)

The physical characteristics of a group

c)

The spatial aspects of ethnicity

d)

The ancestry of a group.

116.

Cultural traits and attitudes impact place by: A) Changing the climate B) Influencing social interactions C) Altering geographical features D) Modifying natural resources.

a)

A) Changing the climate

b)

B) Influencing social interactions

c)

C) Altering geographical features

d)

D) Modifying natural resources

117.

Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

118.

Which concept involves understanding a culture from a wider perspective of cultural logic?

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Cultural relativism

c)

Multiculturalism

119.

What is the goal of multiculturalism?

a)

To exclude minority groups

b)

To promote active participation and inclusion of minority groups

c)

To focus on a single national culture

d)

To eliminate cultural differences.

120.

True or False: Food preferences have historically been shaped by the type of food that is locally available and cultural taboos that might prohibit some available food

a)

True

b)

False

121.

From where does Singapore derive its cuisine?

a)

northern Australia

b)

eastern India

c)

Malaysia

d)

southern China

122.

Local cultures, aka: folk cultures are

a)

more urbanized, ethnically diverse, and tied to the metropolitan area

b)

found to be both urban and rural dwellers who divide their time and connections between both locations

c)

generally more rural, ethnically homogenous, and deeply connected to the local land

123.

Why are indigenous cultures no longer the dominant ethnic group within their traditional homeland?

a)

political marginalization

b)

migration

c)

colonization

d)

globalization

124.

The Ganga River is seen as sacred to many

a)

Christians

b)

Jews

c)

Muslims

d)

Hindus

125.

What is Ir. Soekarno doing in the pictures ?

a)

Reading the text of Proclamation

b)

Reading the text of 1990 Dilan

c)

Reading Poem

d)

Reading the text of magazine

126.

Which of these events did not happen in 1945?

a)

Nagasaki and Hiroshima were bombed by US

b)

Germany surrendered to allies

c)

Indonesia gained its independence

d)

Adolf Hittler and Nazi became stronger

127.

Below is NOT the reason of the British allies coming to Indonesia.

a)

To disarm Japanese weapons and send home the Japanese soldiers

b)

To maintain order and security in Indonesia until it is ready to be taken over by Nederland

c)

To help Indonesia

d)

To free the Europen prisoners (the Dutch)

128.

Indonesia was called __________ before its independence.

a)

Nederland

b)

Dutch East Indies (Hindia Belanda)

c)

Little Hindia

d)

India

129.

What caused TKR (Tentara Rakyat Indonesia) turned against the British Allies?

a)

British Allies brought Dutch East Indies Government Officers and their soldiers to Indonesia

b)

British Allies were very cruel

c)

British Allies cooperated with Japanese soldiers

d)

British Allies planned to colonize Indonesia

130.

What was significant in Peristiwa Dawuan?

a)

A battle was initiated when British Allies started shooting TKR

b)

British Allies' march to Cikampek

c)

There was nothing significant

d)

The Japanese surrendered

131.

What did the British Allies bring in their train wagons?

a)

Only soldiers

b)

Prisoners

c)

Soldiers and logistics for Dutch prisoners

d)

Pets

132.

Where did the British Allies plan to go in Peristiwa Dawuan?

a)

They planned to go back to their country

b)

They planned to surrender

c)

They planned to send logistics to Dutch prisoners in Cikampek

d)

They planned to patrol and secure Dawuan area

133.

After Peristiwa Dawuan how did the British Allies still attempt to send logistics to Dutch prisoners?

a)

They took air route

b)

They kept trying to tke train route

c)

They took land route

d)

They took water route

134.

What was the strategy used to attack the British Allies called?

a)

Just run

b)

Hit and run

c)

Bomb and attack

d)

Attack and defense

135.

What mission did British Allies have with the movement from Sukabumi to Bandung?

a)

Creating peace

b)

Fighting TKR in Bandung

c)

Meeting Soekarno

d)

Sending ammunition and things needed by allies troops in Bandung

136.

Agreement that was held in West Java and attended by Sutan Syahrir is known as _________.

a)

Roem Royen Agreement

b)

Renville Agreement

c)

Linggarjati Agreement

d)

KMB Agreement

137.

This agreement between Indonesia and Nederland was conducted on a ship. The Nederland delegates were mostly represented by Indonesian.

a)

Renville Agreement

b)

Roem Royen Agreement

c)

Linggarjati Agreement

d)

KMB Agreement

138.

Renville agreement ended when _______________ took place.

a)

Dutch Military Aggression I

b)

Dutch Military Aggression II

139.

What lesson can be taken from the efforts of Indonesian leaders to make agreements with Nederland in the past?

a)

Diplomacy is a waste of time

b)

Indonesian leaders were afraid of talking with the Dutch

c)

Efforts to gain Indonesian sovereignty were attempted not only by getting into battles but also by diplomacy

d)

Getting into war always gave better results than doing diplomacy

140.

Which of these was taken from Roem Royen Agreement?

a)

Indonesia and Nederland would establish RIS (Republik Indonesia Serikat)

b)

Nederland would pull off their military power from Indonesia

c)

Nederland admitted Central Java, Jogjakarta and Sumatra as Indonesian territory

d)

British Allies would take over Indonesia

141.

What does KMB stand for?

a)

Konferensi Muda Belanda

b)

Konferensi Melawan Belanda

c)

Konferensi Meja Belanda

d)

Konferensi Meja Bundar

142.

Which of these is not an agreement between Indonesia and Nederland?

a)

Linggarjati Agreement

b)

KMB

c)

Dawuan Agreement

d)

Renville Agreement

143.

What was the role of Sayuti Melik in the process of Indonesian Independence?

a)

He typed the proclamation text

b)

He sewed the Indonesian flag

c)

He composed the proclamation text

d)

He read the proclamation text

144.

Indonesia's first vice president is ________.

a)

Soekarno

b)

Soekarni

c)

Mohammad Hatta

d)

Ahmad Subardjo

145.

What text is in the picture?

a)

Text of Dilan 1991

b)

Text of Proclamation

c)

Text of Poem

d)

Text of Bill