WorksheetsRevision Business and IT quiz for T level
Total questions: 118
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
What is a form of business ownership in which 2 or more people jointly own a business?
Sole Proprietorship
Company
Partnerships
Which of the following is an advantage of a partnership?
Unlimited liability
Arguments
Shared responsibility
Advantage of this business is that owner keeps all the profit and is his own boss
Partnership
Sole proprietorship
Corporation
Franchise
A company's financial debt or obligations that arise during the course of its operation..."
This definition best describes...
Profit
Revenue
Liability
Lateral Alignment
This definition best describes...
If the owner of a sole proprietorship retires or dies, the owner's heirs may take over the business and either sell it or continue to operate it.
True
False
Corporations account for about 17 percent of all sales revenues.
True
False
Which can be considered disadvantages of sole proprietorships and partnerships?
Partnerships require many people to write a charter, while sole proprietorships require one person to write a charter
Sole proprietorships require one person to know complicated tax laws, while partnerships can have many people who know the rules.
Partnerships require one person to do many things, while sole proprietorships have other people to weigh in on decisions
Sole proprietorships require one person to do many things, while partnerships have other people to weigh in on decisions.
What protection does a limited liability offer?
Protects the company but also allows personal assets to be attached
Protects you from being personally responsible for business debts or legal judgements against the company
Provides the same protection as a Corporation
Protection as long as the business is a partnership
What is the main goal of financial management?
To minimise losses
To maximise profits
To ensure the sustainability of the business
To create a budget
What is the purpose of financial planning?
To forecast future cash flows
To ensure the sustainability of the business
To create a budget
To maximise profits
What is the goal of risk management?
To minimise losses
To maximise profits
To reduce uncertainty
To increase efficiency
What is the difference between direct and indirect financing?
Direct financing is a loan from a bank, while indirect financing is a loan from an individual
Direct financing is a loan from an individual, while indirect financing is a loan from a bank
Direct financing is a loan from a bank, while indirect financing is a loan from the government
Direct financing is a loan from the government, while indirect financing is a loan from a bank
What is the definition of a fixed cost?
Price never changes
Regularly occurring payments
A constant cost to a business
Money left over after outgoings
Revenue =
selling price - quantity sold
selling price + quantity sold
selling price x quantity sold
selling price / quantity sold
Long term loans are :
current liabilities
non-current liabilities
non-current assets
current assets
What does the Receivable Days ratio assess ?
How long it takes the business to pay suppliers
How long it takes the business to pay customers
How long it takes the customers to pay the business
How quickly stock is delivered to the business
How do you calculate net cash flow?
Balance brought forward + Cash Inflows
Inflows - Outflows
Total cash available - cash outflows
None of the above
Net Cashflow =
Income - Expense
Asset - Liability
Expense - Income
Liability - Asset
If a business is expanding quickly but does not have the cash to do so, this is known as what?
Credit terms have not been thought out.
Too much stock
Seasonality
Overtrading
What is the formula for calculating the return on capital employed (ROCE) ratio?
(Net Profit / Total Assets) x 100%
(Gross Profit / Total Liabilities) x 100%
(Net Operating Profit / Capital Employed) x 100%
(Operating Expenses / Equity) x 100%
Calculate the gross profit margin if the company's gross profit is £50,000 and the revenue is £100,000.
50%
100%
25%
75%
What is another name for a business' sales revenue?
Sales
Costs
Sales turnover, turnover or revenue
Profit and Loss
The profit and loss account is used by people who may want to become?
customers
suppliers
consumers
investors
In the UK the financial year runs between?
6 January to 5 January
6 February to 5 February
6 March to 5 March
6 April to 5 April
Businesses are legally required to produce Profit and Loss Accounts for?
the police
the council
the Queen
the Inland Revenue
How do we calculate Total Assets?
Fixed Assets - Current Liabilities
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Fixed Assets + Current Assets
Fixed Assets - Current Assets
What are net assets?
Total assets - total liabilities
Current assets - current liabilities
Money left over after your bills are paid
What are liabilities?
Money that the business has in stock
Money owed by the business to banks
The amount of money owed to shareholders
What is the acid test ratio?
Current assets/liabilities
Money owed by the business that should be paid within a year
Similar to the current ratio but excludes stocks from current assets
Which of the following is a type of tax in the UK?
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Inheritance Tax
What is the purpose of National Insurance Contributions (NICs)?
To fund the NHS and state pensions
To pay for road maintenance
To support local councils
To finance the military
Which organisation is responsible for collecting taxes in the UK?
HM Treasury
HMRC
The Bank of England
The Department for Work and Pensions
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of HMRC?
Collecting taxes
Issuing driving licences
Administering National Insurance
Enforcing the minimum wage
What is the standard rate of VAT in the UK?
15%
17.5%
20%
22.5%
Which of the following is an example of a tax allowance?
Personal Allowance
VAT
Excise Duty
Stamp Duty
What is the main difference between direct and indirect taxes?
Direct taxes are paid by businesses, indirect taxes by individuals
Direct taxes are paid directly to the government, indirect taxes are collected by intermediaries
Direct taxes are only for high earners, indirect taxes are for everyone
Direct taxes are voluntary, indirect taxes are mandatory
Which of the following is not a trait of great business leaders?
Vision
Friendliness
Integrity
Confidence
A charismatic leader is:
one who focuses on the team and getting the job done.
one who does not place much emphasis on their leadership.
one who is other centred and generous with their time.
one who inspires and motivates.
Authentic leaders are:
honest, kind and generous
honest, genuine and caring
honest, genuine and self-aware
kind, caring and real
A problem with the persuasive style of management is:
it values the opinions of employees.
it doesn't value the opinions of employees.
the decision making is too quick.
the employees know how the decisions were made.
The companies in the image are Disney's __________.
headquarters
outlets
subsidiaries
warehouses
The picture shows Apple's _____________.
warehouse
factory
call center
distribution center
service center
call center
distribution center
headquarters
outlet
headquarters
factory
distribution center
Enterprise is?
the name of the spaceship in star track
The skill involved in wanting to start and run a business
The first share to be traded on stock exchange
Is the picture showing an organization?
YES
NO
This is a...
Flat organizational structure
Functional organizational structure
Matrix organizational structure
This is a...
Flat organizational structure
Functional organizational structure
Matrix organizational structure
This is a...
Flat organizational structure
Functional organizational structure
Matrix organizational structure
Flat organizational structure is very common in big companies and multi-nationals.
TRUE
FALSE
The organizational structure refers to the way that an enterprise is organized
TRUE
FALSE
What is a PESTLE analysis?
To check external factors (outside of a business) that can influence your marketing activity
To check internal factors (inside of a business) that can influence your marketing activity
When is PESTLE analysis useful?
When closing a business
When hiring new staff
When starting a new business
What do we check in 'Political Analysis' in PESTLE?
Evaluating trends in society and culture that can affect the business
Checking government. decisions which can effect your business
Analysing the strength of an economy
Analysing changes in technology that can impact your business
Examining the law to understand how it can influence the business
What do we check in 'Legal Analysis' in PESTLE?
Evaluating trends in society and culture that can affect the business
Checking government. decisions which can effect your business
Analysing the strength of an economy
Analysing changes in technology that can impact your business
Examining the law to understand how it can influence the business
Parents cannot afford after school clubs due to cost of living increasing
Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Environmental/Ethics
Political Factors can include:
Government Policy
Government debt
The trade union
Economic Growth
'S' is for social, which of these social factors do you think could affect your business, tick all that apply:
Population growth
Age distribution of the population
Cultural barriers
Trends
Technological is the 'T' in PESTLE, updates in technology could affect your business how: tick all that apply
Artificial intelligence
Cyber crime
Consumer views
Robotics
What is NOT a characteristic of big data?
Volume
Variety
Vision
Velocity
What are the 3 V's?
Volume, Velocity, Variety
Variety, Various, Volume
Volume, Verification, Vigorous
Verification, Valuable, Volatile
What does the term Big Data mean?
Structured data
Large amounts of data stored in a relational database
Data that is collected by Facebook
Data that is generally too large to store on a single server
What would Amazon use Big Data for?
To store customer details
To analyse buying trends and recommend future purchases
To store payment details
To predict future company earnings
type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.
Computer Virus
Computer Worm
MyDoom
Malicious Code
Which are common types of malware?
Adware
Ransomware
Key Logger
Mouse Hacker
Windows Breaker
Virus
Worm
Trojan horse
Phishing
What are benefits of a firewall?
Blocks access to a network from unauthorised sources
Helps to prevent CPU overheating
Helps to protect confidential information on your computer
Avoids all viruses entering a system
Can give you reports on any threats to the system
Is this a legitimate email?
True
False
Who should know your passwords?
Only you!
Your best friends
Anyone
What should a strong password include?
At least one upper case letter
Short, easy to guess words
Date of birth
At least one number
At least 8 characters
What is the primary function of Gantt charts in project and programme management?
To track financial expenses
To manage team communication
To schedule and track project timelines
To design project logos
What type of chart is a Gantt chart?
Vertical bar chart
Pie chart
Horizontal bar chart
Line chart
How does a Gantt chart help in project management?
By showing the project's financial reports
By displaying how tasks relate to each other
By providing a list of project stakeholders
By outlining the project's legal requirements
What is an important principle of planning tools such as Gantt charts?
To make them colorful
To keep them up to date
To use them only once
To avoid saving different versions
What is the primary aim of a business?
To increase government taxes
To reduce environmental impact
To maximize employee benefits
To satisfy customers' needs and wants
What are goods in the context of business?
Products that you cannot hold or touch
Services provided by the government
Products that you can see and touch
Experiences like a visit to the cinema
Which of the following is an example of a service?
Laptops
Clothes
Public transport
Food
True or false: A CUSTOMER is an individual who purchases a product even though they might not consume or use it.
True
False
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Public
Private
Third
Match the following
A Dairy Farm
Primary sector
A car factory
Secondary sector
A bank
Tertiary sector
A large oil company
All of these
Phone
Jumper
Mars bar
Toilet paper
Antiseptic wipe
Haircut
Hair clippers
Hotel stay
Laptop
Bicycle
Spa treatment
Car rental
House cleaning service
What is the role of financial plans in a business plan?
To manage employee relations
To outline marketing strategies
To inform financial planning and budgeting
To develop new products
A website business that carries out regular staff training on the data protection principles .
Its risk management strategy is to:
Transfer
Accept
Reduce
Avoid
Increased concern from consumers over the environment has led to new business start-ups developing products from recycled materials. These business ideas have come about due to:
Services that have become obsolete
Products that have become obsolete
Changes in consumer demand
Changes in the interest rate
Lack of overall planning and poor decision-making can lead to business failure. This is known as:
Poor management
Poor quality
Poor understanding of the economy
Poor sales levels
Which of the following statements is true in relation to goods and services?
Services can be touched and held, whilst goods are usually invisible
Goods can be touched and held, whilst services are intangible
Services are visible, whilst goods are usually invisible
Both goods and services are intangible
______________is the failure to exercise reasonable care.
Omission
Oversight
Laziness
Negligence
The Nike check is protected by what type of law?
Trademark
Copyright
Patent
License
The law which protects original works of authors, such as books, movies and musical compositions is called what?
Trademark
Patent
Copyright
Consumer
Oceans contain how much of the Earth's water?
80%
87%
90%
97%
Which one of the following lowers your carbon footprint?
Driving your car to work after 9am
Keeping to the speed limit whilst driving your car.
Turning your car engine off at traffic lights
Riding a bike to work instead of driving
Large companies trading in many countries leads to similar products being available all over the world. This is called:
Free range
Fair Trade
Globalisation
Widely available
The 3 pillars of sustainability are:
Environment, climate change and technology
economic, environment and society
economic, climate change and society
environmental, social and financial
Sustainability is defined as
meeting our needs now by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Doing the right thing so that the environment is not damaged
A series of goals created by the United Nations, known as the SDGs, to help make the planet more sustainable
meeting our needs without harming the environment, people and the economy, now and in the future.
Another set of words to describe the 3 pillars of sustainability include
people, profit and planet
Profit, people and purpose
planet, profit and potential
People, planet and pollution
Which of the following is an example of an "Opportunity" for a business?
New government regulations
Growing consumer interest in green products
High employee turnover rate
Strong internal team
Which of the following is considered an internal factor in a SWOT analysis?
Competitors' activities
Company culture
Changing consumer preferences
New industry regulations
What is the main goal of performing a SWOT analysis?
To determine pricing strategies
To assess both internal and external factors impacting a business
To forecast sales
The opportunities and threats in a SWOT analysis can include
technology
law
marketing
finance
economy
Strengths and weaknesses within a SWOT analysis can include
organisation
law
products
marketing
competitors
