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ESB Practice Test – Version 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best defines entrepreneurship?

a)

Managing an established business

b)

Starting and operating a business to pursue opportunities

c)

Working as an employee in a corporation

d)

Expanding a government organization

2.

A sole proprietorship has which disadvantage?

a)

Limited liability protection

b)

Profits are shared

c)

Owner has unlimited personal liability

d)

Requires a board of directors

3.

A limited liability company (LLC) provides:

a)

Complete immunity from taxes

b)

Liability protection with flexible tax treatment

c)

No reporting requirements

d)

Unlimited liability for members

4.

Which of the following is a stage in the business life cycle?

a)

Invention, Decline, Retirement

b)

Startup, Growth, Maturity, Decline

c)

Entry, Employment, Expansion

d)

Recruitment, Planning, Exit

5.

A commission-based compensation structure is most likely used for:

a)

Customer service representatives

b)

Salespeople

c)

Manufacturing workers

d)

Administrative staff

6.

Which is NOT part of the design thinking process?

a)

Empathize

b)

Define

c)


Prototype

d)

Budgeting

7.

Which characteristic is most associated with an entrepreneurial mindset?

a)

Preference for stability

b)

Risk tolerance and innovation

c)

Avoiding decision-making

d)

Dependence on supervision

8.

A strong business opportunity is defined by:

a)

High cost and low demand

b)

Market need and potential for profit

c)

No competition and no customers

d)

Government funding guarantee

9.

Which of the following is a key purpose of a business plan?

a)

To replace employee training manuals

b)

To outline goals, strategies, and financial projections

c)

To register for tax IDs

d)

To avoid legal disputes

10.

A trademark protects:

a)

An invention

b)

A company logo or brand name

c)

A creative book or song

d)

Confidential formulas

11.

A target market is:

a)

All potential buyers worldwide

b)

The group most likely to purchase your product or service

c)

The group with the highest income only

d)

Competitors in the same industry

12.

Primary research is best described as:

a)

Data gathered from existing reports

b)

Data collected directly from surveys or interviews

c)

Information obtained from competitors

d)

Government databases only

13.

A SWOT analysis identifies:

a)

Salary, Wages, Overtime, Taxes

b)

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

c)

Sales, Workforce, Output, Trends

d)

Systems, Workflow, Optimization, Testing

14.

Which is a marketing platform?

a)

Payroll software

b)

Instagram

c)

Accounting spreadsheet

d)

Assembly line

15.

An example of customer acquisition cost (CAC) is:

a)

The cost of producing one unit

b)

Advertising expenses per new customer gained

c)

Employee payroll

d)

Taxes paid annually

16.

A value proposition is:

a)

The legal structure of a company

b)

A statement explaining why customers should buy from you

c)

The markup added to a product

d)

A method of budgeting

17.

Which sales channel is digital?

a)

Retail storefront

b)

Trade show booth

c)

E-commerce website

d)

Farmers market stand

18.

Which of the following is most critical in customer retention?

a)

Exceptional customer service and support

b)

Offering only one product line

c)

Frequent relocation of business locations

d)

High employee turnover

19.

A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is:

a)

A. A fully polished final product

b)

B. A simplified version used to test market demand

c)

C. A large-scale production model

d)

D. A government-approved standard

20.

Which is an example of a production option for digital products?

a)

Writing software code

b)

Assembling cars

c)

Farming crops

d)

Operating factories

21.

Which is a direct distribution channel?

a)

Selling directly on your own website

b)

Using Amazon fulfillment services

c)

Selling through a wholesaler

d)

Selling through retail partners

22.

An advantage of using a wholesaler is:

a)

Increased control over branding

b)

Lower volume sales

c)

Wider distribution reach

d)

No need for quality control

23.

Which is considered a fixed cost?

a)

Rent for office space

b)

Raw materials

c)

Shipping fees

d)

Utility usage charges

24.

A variable cost changes with:

a)

Product demand or production volume

b)

Lease agreements

c)

Loan repayment schedules

d)

Owner’s salary

25.

Which is part of startup costs?

a)

Initial equipment purchases

b)

Advertising for launch