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Classifying Businesses

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main characteristic of a micro business?

a)

It operates in multiple countries

b)

It has fewer than 5 employees

c)

It is listed on the stock exchange

d)

It requires a government license to operate

2.

Which of the following is an example of a transnational corporation (TNC)?

a)

A single bakery in a small town

b)

A national supermarket chain

c)

A fast-food company with restaurants in multiple countries

d)

A government-owned postal service

3.

A business that extracts raw materials from the earth belongs to which industry sector?

a)

Secondary

b)

Tertiary

c)

Primary

d)

Quaternary

4.

Which of the following businesses operates at a national level?

a)

A local plumber working in one suburb

b)

A company that has stores across Australia but not overseas

c)

A technology business that exports software to Europe

d)

A small family-owned café in one city

5.

What is the key difference between a private company and a public company?

a)

A private company only sells food products

b)

A public company allows the general public to buy shares

c)

A private company must have more than 200 employees

d)

A public company cannot operate in multiple countries

6.

Which type of business structure is owned and operated by one person?

a)

Sole trader

b)

Partnership

c)

Public company

d)

Government enterprise

7.

A business that provides IT consultancy services belongs to which industry sector?

a)

Primary

b)

Quaternary

c)

Secondary

d)

Tertiary

8.

Which of the following is an example of a quinary industry business?

a)

A coal mining company

b)

A company that manufactures cars

c)

A business that provides home-cleaning services

d)

A restaurant chain

9.

A legal firm is owned by five partners who share profits and responsibilities. What legal structure does it have?

a)

Sole trader

b)

Partnership

c)

Private company

d)

Government enterprise

10.

Which of the following businesses would NOT be classified as part of the secondary industry?

a)

A factory that produces clothing

b)

A company that builds houses

c)

A restaurant that serves meals to customers

d)

A business that manufactures paper from raw wood

11.

What is one advantage of a public company over a private company?

a)

It is easier to manage because there are fewer shareholders

b)

It can raise more capital by selling shares to the public

c)

It avoids government regulations

d)

It does not have to pay taxes

12.

A local butcher shop with eight employees is best classified as a:

a)

Micro business

b)

Small business

c)

Medium business

d)

Large business

13.

Which of the following is an example of a government enterprise?

a)

A privately owned hospital

b)

A company listed on the stock exchange

c)

Australia Post

d)

A small family-run bookstore

14.

A business that operates in both Sydney and Melbourne, but not overseas, is classified as:

a)

Local

b)

National

c)

Global

d)

Transnational

15.

What type of business is most likely to be involved in both the primary and secondary industry sectors?

a)

A farm that grows wheat and also produces flour

b)

A lawyer’s office

c)

A hotel chain

d)

A private school

16.

Which of the following businesses would belong to the tertiary industry?

a)

An oil drilling company

b)

A company that builds furniture

c)

A retail store that sells clothing

d)

A business that designs software programs

17.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sole trader?

a)

The business has shareholders who buy and sell shares

b)

The business has limited liability

c)

The business is owned and operated by one person

d)

The business is owned by the government

18.

Which type of business structure must have ‘Ltd’ in its name?

a)

Sole trader

b)

Private company

c)

Public company

d)

Partnership

19.

A business that provides investment advice and data analysis services belongs to which industry sector?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Quaternary

d)

Quinary

20.

A business that has 350 employees and sells products worldwide would be classified as:

a)

A small business and a local business

b)

A medium business and a national business

c)

A large business and a global business

d)

A micro business and a private company