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Fill-in-the-Blanks: Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The key objective of a small business owner is to generate ________________. [Entrepreneurship and Small Business]

a)

profit

b)

loss

c)

debt

d)

competition

2.

Entrepreneurs are willing to take on new opportunities and unknown _________________ to grow their businesses rapidly. [Entrepreneurship and Small Business]

a)

risks

b)

profits

c)

locations

d)

customers

3.

Tangible items that require pick-up or delivery are ____________________ products. [Classify Types of Businesses]

a)

goods

b)

services

c)

ideas

d)

experiences

4.

When a _________________ purchases an item from a business, it is a business-to-consumer transaction.

a)

consumer

b)

supplier

c)

manufacturer

d)

retailer

5.

__________________________ are for-profit corporations with limited liability.

a)

Limited liability companies (LLCs)

b)

Sole proprietorships

c)

General partnerships

d)

Nonprofit organizations

6.

__________________________ are ideal for international businesses.

a)

Corporations

b)

Sole proprietorships

c)

Partnerships

d)

Cooperatives

7.

The __________________________ oversees daily operational and administrative functions. [Business Roles and Responsibilities]

a)

manager

b)

accountant

c)

receptionist

d)

intern

8.

A __________________________ votes on the management of a company. [Business Roles and Responsibilities]

a)

shareholder

b)

employee

c)

customer

d)

supplier

9.

__________________________ employees are paid a fixed amount each pay period. [Business Compensation Structures]

a)

Salaried

b)

Hourly

c)

Commission-based

d)

Freelance

10.

Businesses can compensate employees for work they produce when being paid by ____________________. [Business Compensation Structures]

a)

commission

b)

salary

c)

bonus

d)

stipend

11.

__________________________ in addition to a lower salary. [Business Compensation Structures]

a)

Benefits

b)

Penalties

c)

Taxes

d)

Deductions

12.

During the ______________ stage of the business life cycle, a company is regularly taking on new customers and starting to generate a consistent income.

a)

growth

b)

decline

c)

maturity

d)

startup

13.

The owner may decide to sell their ownership in the company during the _________________ stage. [Business Life Cycle Stages]

a)

exit

b)

growth

c)

startup

d)

expansion

14.

The five elements of the design thinking process are: empathize, define, ideate, ______________________, and test.

a)

prototype

b)

analyze

c)

implement

d)

evaluate

15.

__________________________ allows one to see and experience a customer's perspective.

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

c)

Judgment

d)

Ignorance

16.

The design team creates multiple inexpensive versions of a product, known as _____________________________. [The Design Thinking Process]

a)

prototypes

b)

blueprints

c)

sketches

d)

mockups

17.

One benefit of a franchise is:

a)

Access to an established brand

b)

Higher risk of failure

c)

Lack of support from franchisor

d)

No training provided

18.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service.
a. Muffins: _______

a)

P

b)

S

c)

A

d)

B

19.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service. b. AC repairs: _______

a)

S

b)

P

c)

Q

d)

R

20.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service. c. Toilet paper: _______

a)

P

b)

S

c)

None of the above

d)

Both P and S

21.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service.
d. Jewelry: _______

a)

P

b)

S

c)

A

d)

B

22.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service. e. Web designs: _______

a)

S

b)

P

c)

A

d)

B

23.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service. f. Couch: _______

a)

P

b)

S

c)

A

d)

B

24.

Label the items as either a product or a service. Use P for product and S for service. g. Guitar lessons: _______

a)

S

b)

P

c)

T

d)

G

25.

Match the following characteristics to the appropriate legal structure.

a)

S corporation

1.

Non-profit

b)

Partnership

2.

C corporation

c)

Non-profit

3.

Sole proprietorship

d)

Sole proprietorship

4.

S corporation

e)

LLC

5.

LLC

26.

Match the responsibility with the corresponding role in a business.

a)

CEO

1.

Founder

b)

Founder

2.

CFO

c)

Stakeholder

3.

Stockholder

d)

CFO

4.

Stakeholder

e)

COO

5.

COO

27.

Match the business compensation type with the corresponding definition.

a)

Hourly

1.

Equity

b)

Salary

2.

Hourly

c)

Commission

3.

Commission

d)

Equity

4.

Salary

28.

List the correct order of the business life cycle stages:

a)

1. Existence 2. Survival 3. Success 4. Take-off 5. Resource maturity 6. Pivot or persist 7. Exit plan

b)

1. Survival 2. Existence 3. Success 4. Take-off 5. Resource maturity 6. Pivot or persist 7. Exit plan

c)

1. Existence 2. Success 3. Survival 4. Take-off 5. Resource maturity 6. Pivot or persist 7. Exit plan

d)

1. Existence 2. Survival 3. Take-off 4. Success 5. Resource maturity 6. Pivot or persist 7. Exit plan

29.

Michael owns a small but profitable tech company. He has been approached by a larger company that wants to purchase his business. In which business life cycle stage is Michael?

a)

Exit plan stage

b)

Startup stage

c)

Growth stage

d)

Maturity stage

30.

Bill just started a new graphic design business. He is advertising online and trying to gain customers. He just finished working with his first client. In which business life cycle stage is Bill?

a)

Survival stage

b)

Maturity stage

c)

Decline stage

d)

Renewal stage

31.

In which business life cycle stage is Stephanie?

a)

Success stage

b)

Introduction stage

c)

Maturity stage

d)

Decline stage

32.

List the correct order of the design thinking process.

a)

a. Empathize b. Define c. Ideate d. Prototype e. Test

b)

a. Define b. Empathize c. Prototype d. Ideate e. Test

c)

a. Ideate b. Prototype c. Test d. Empathize e. Define

d)

a. Prototype b. Test c. Empathize d. Define e. Ideate

33.

During which stage of the design thinking process will the design team create multiple inexpensive product versions?

a)

Prototype

b)

Empathize

c)

Test

d)

Define

34.

During which stage of the design thinking process is a problem statement formed?

a)

Define

b)

Empathize

c)

Ideate

d)

Test

35.

Which stage of the design thinking process involves learning about customers' challenges?

a)

Empathize

b)

Define

c)

Ideate

d)

Prototype

36.

1. ________________ is the amount of loss one is willing to take when making an investment decision.

a)

Risk tolerance

b)

Return on investment

c)

Asset allocation

d)

Market timing

37.

Having a ________________ mindset means believing that one can accomplish anything through hard work.

a)

growth

b)

fixed

c)

passive

d)

rigid

38.

An example of an ________________ risk is a natural disaster.

a)

uncontrollable

b)

avoidable

c)

predictable

d)

intentional

39.

A business opportunity is an ________________ that lets a buyer start a business. [Characteristics of a Business Opportunity]

a)

idea

b)

expense

c)

obstacle

d)

liability

40.

A ________________ needs to be obtained to use a brand name on products.

a)

license

b)

invoice

c)

receipt

d)

contract

41.

The five factors that determine the viability of a business opportunity are ________________, relationships, cash flow management, management skillsets, and passion.

a)

market demand

b)

location

c)

competition

d)

advertising

42.

A business plan helps a business achieve short-term and long-term ________________.

a)

goals

b)

losses

c)

debts

d)

problems

43.

A lean canvas should only be ________________ long.

a)

one page

b)

ten pages

c)

five pages

d)

two pages

44.

9. The ________________ summary creates the first impression of a business plan.

a)

executive

b)

financial

c)

marketing

d)

operational

45.

10. The ________________ plan should specifically be directed to investors and lenders. [Key Components of a Business Plan]

a)

financial

b)

marketing

c)

operational

d)

human resources

46.

A pitch deck is most commonly presented in the form of a ________________ presentation.

a)

slide

b)

video

c)

audio

d)

written

47.

A ________________ and value proposition provides a brief overview of a business where one talks about the company's mission and the value provided to customers. [Key Components of a Pitch Deck]

a)

company overview

b)

financial summary

c)

marketing strategy

d)

product roadmap

48.

A patent protects an ________________ from being copied.

a)

invention

b)

recipe

c)

song

d)

painting

49.

14. Trade secrets protect a company's formulas from being shared with ________________.

a)

competitors

b)

customers

c)

employees

d)

suppliers

50.

To license a product, one must obtain ________________ from the author or creator.

a)

permission

b)

money

c)

copyright

d)

ownership

51.

16. Confidentiality or ________________ agreements are signed by employees, agreeing not to share trade secrets.

a)

non-disclosure

b)

employment

c)

compensation

d)

termination

52.

Which business opportunity involves recruiting marketers to join a team?

a)

Network marketing

b)

Franchise ownership

c)

Retail management

d)

Freelance consulting

53.

Which business opportunity involves higher start-up costs?

a)

Franchises

b)

Online businesses

c)

Home-based businesses

d)

Consulting services

54.

Which business opportunity obtains licenses to use a brand name?

a)

Licensing

b)

Franchising

c)

Partnership

d)

Merger

55.

Which viability factor involves the potential funding of a business opportunity?

a)

Cash flow

b)

Market demand

c)

Location

d)

Brand reputation

56.

Which viability factor involves building relationships with experienced professionals?

a)

Relationships

b)

Funding

c)

Market Analysis

d)

Product Design

57.

Which viability factor can help an entrepreneur make up for a lack of skills?

a)

Management skillset

b)

Financial capital

c)

Market saturation

d)

Product uniqueness

58.

Which viability factor analyzes the skills of employees?

a)

Management skillset

b)

Market demand

c)

Financial resources

d)

Technological infrastructure

59.

Which viability factor researches the demand for products or services?

a)

Market size

b)

Production cost

c)

Employee turnover

d)

Legal compliance

60.

Jessica is composing a song and wants to protect it from being copied. Which intellectual property law would best protect Jessica’s song?

a)

Copyright

b)

Patent

c)

Trademark

d)

Trade Secret

61.

George came up with a secret banana bread recipe that he sells in his bakery. Which intellectual property law would best protect his recipe?

a)

Trade secret

b)

Copyright

c)

Patent

d)

Trademark

62.

Mary works for a tech company and is designing a new style of headphones. Which intellectual property law would best protect Mary’s design?

a)

Patent

b)

Copyright

c)

Trademark

d)

Trade Secret

63.

Will designed a company logo for his new gym. Which intellectual property law would best protect his logo?

a)

Trademark

b)

Patent

c)

Copyright

d)

Trade Secret

64.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 1. A target market identifies the ____________________________ to which a company markets its products and services.

a)

group of customers

b)

type of product

c)

location of stores

d)

number of employees

65.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 2. A value proposition is a statement that explains ________________ a customer should do business with a company.

a)

why

b)

when

c)

where

d)

how

66.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 3. Primary data is more ________________ and reliable compared to secondary data. [Primary and Secondary Data]

a)

accurate

b)

expensive

c)

outdated

d)

biased

67.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 4. Secondary data often contains _________________________________________________?

a)

information collected for other purposes

b)

data that is always up-to-date

c)

only primary research findings

d)

information exclusive to one organization

68.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 5. A(n) ________________ competitor is a business that sells similar products or services as another business. [Evaluate Competition]

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

potential

d)

internal

69.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 6. A(n) ________________ competitor is a business that sells different products or services but is similar enough to be competitive with another business. [Evaluate Competition]

a)

indirect

b)

direct

c)

primary

d)

exclusive

70.

While watching Domain 2 Lesson 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] 7. A SWOT analysis documents a company’s strengths, weaknesses, ____________________________, and threats. [SWOT Analysis]

a)

opportunities

b)

profits

c)

customers

d)

products

71.

Financial limitations would be an example of a ____________________________ in a SWOT analysis.

a)

weakness

b)

opportunity

c)

strength

d)

threat

72.

When creating a product or service, it is important to keep in mind the target market. A target market is a group of customers that will buy a product or service. A target market helps a business focus on the area they will see most of their sales. A target market also helps a business determine the price of products and services. When determining the price, keep in mind the target market and how much they are willing to pay. A value proposition states why a customer should do business with a company. It conveys the value of products and services to customers. When determining target markets, it is important to use trusted data sources to get accurate information. Primary data comes from first-hand accounts, such as interviews and surveys, and is more accurate and reliable. Secondary data, such as articles or academic journals, interprets primary data and often includes personal bias.

a)

Females, ages 13-19

b)

Males, ages 20-40

c)

Kids, ages 2-12

d)

Adults, ages 25-60

73.

Josie is a teenage girl who wants to start a jewelry-making business. Her target market is females, ages 10-14. What price should she charge per necklace that she sells?

a)

Between one and ten dollars

b)

Between ten and twenty dollars

c)

Between twenty and thirty dollars

d)

Between thirty and forty dollars

74.

What type of data is being collected from the focus group?

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data

c)

Tertiary data

d)

Qualitative data

75.

An internet article about fashion trends seen in Europe was used to select inventory for a small boutique. What type of data was used in this scenario?

a)

Secondary data

b)

Primary data

c)

Experimental data

d)

Qualitative data

76.

Ellie owns a tumbling gym. She compiled a list of nearby competitors. Classify each of the following businesses as either direct or indirect competition. a. Cheerleading gym

a)

Direct competition

b)

Indirect competition

c)

Not a competitor

d)

Supplier

77.

Ellie owns a tumbling gym. She compiled a list of nearby competitors. Classify each of the following businesses as either direct or indirect competition. b. Martial arts center

a)

Indirect competition

b)

Direct competition

c)

No competition

d)

Potential partner

78.

Ellie owns a tumbling gym. She compiled a list of nearby competitors. Classify each of the following businesses as either direct or indirect competition. c. Trampoline park

a)

Indirect competition

b)

Direct competition

c)

No competition

d)

Potential partner

79.

Ellie owns a tumbling gym. She compiled a list of nearby competitors. Classify each of the following businesses as either direct or indirect competition. d. Gymnast training center

a)

Direct competition

b)

Indirect competition

c)

Non-competition

d)

Potential partner

80.

Identify the SWOT analysis elements.

a)

Strength

b)

Profit

c)

Revenue

d)

Market Share

81.

Identify the SWOT analysis elements.

a)

Opportunity

b)

Revenue

c)

Product

d)

Customer

82.

Identify the SWOT analysis elements.

a)

Threat

b)

Transaction

c)

Theory

d)

Trend

83.

Identify the SWOT analysis elements.

a)

Weakness

b)

Profit

c)

Revenue

d)

Market Share