WorksheetsOctober 2025 - AP1 Revision
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 44mins
Fill in the blank: An enterprising person is defined as _____________.
A person who has a business idea and is willing to take a risk in order to make it work
A person who prefers to avoid new challenges and risks
A person who only follows instructions and never innovates
A person who is uninterested in starting new ventures
What is an entrepreneur? Fill in the blank: An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to take ______ to achieve business success.
risks
vacations
orders
breaks
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Risk Taking
Laziness
Procrastination
Indecisiveness
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Decision making
Avoidance
Hesitation
Doubt
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Innovation
Stagnation
Fearfulness
Passivity
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Determination
Indifference
Apathy
Uncertainty
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Leadership
Submission
Reluctance
Disinterest
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Planning
Impulsiveness
Carelessness
Negligence
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Persuasiveness
Timidity
Silence
Withdrawal
According to the passage, one reason the government is keen to encourage enterprise is that it reduces _________
unemployment
inflation
taxes
imports
According to the passage, encouraging enterprise provides fresh opportunities for _________
employment
retirement
recreation
punishment
According to the passage, encouraging enterprise stimulates ________ development.
economic
physical
cultural
political
According to the passage, businesses which compete internationally bring money into the ________ economy.
Northern Ireland
Scottish
Welsh
English
According to the passage, people who set up their own business are usually highly _________
motivated
confused
lazy
uninterested
According to the passage, people feel motivated and have a '________' attitude when encouraged to set up enterprises.
feel good
negative
indifferent
fearful
Which of the following is a risk faced by entrepreneurs?
Making profits
Losing Money
Satisfaction
Independence
Personal stress (perhaps leading to health issues) is a risk for entrepreneurs because ________.
the entrepreneur will worry that the new idea may not be successful and may become stressed by the long hours worked and lack of sleep.
entrepreneurs always have a guaranteed income and no financial worries.
entrepreneurs never face any competition in the market.
entrepreneurs are not responsible for the success or failure of their business.
Which of the following is a reward for entrepreneurs?
Losing Money
Personal stress
Making profits
Losing Time
Becoming famous is a reward for entrepreneurs because ________.
successful entrepreneurs have become household names.
it guarantees financial success for everyone.
it is the only reason people start businesses.
it eliminates all business risks.
Match the following risks and rewards of entrepreneurship to their correct descriptions:
Losing Money
Success brings a high level of achievement.
Satisfaction
Want to be independent, to own their own business and be their own boss.
Independence
The entrepreneur will have invested considerable sums of money in the new product or business, and if the venture fails that money is lost.
What does 'Land' include as a resource a business needs?
Land includes the land used to build premises, roads and farmland. It also refers to all the natural resources and raw materials, for example, oil, fish and coal.
Land includes only the buildings and machinery used by a business.
Land refers exclusively to the employees working for a business.
Land is limited to the financial capital invested in a business.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource included in 'Land'?
Oil
Fish
Coal
Computer
What does 'Labour' refer to as a resource a business needs?
Labour refers to all human resources who work in a business. Labour can be both physical and mental.
Labour refers to all the machinery and equipment used in a business.
Labour refers to the financial capital invested in a business.
Labour refers to the raw materials required for production.
Labour can be both ______ and ______.
physical; mental
hard; easy
short; long
expensive; cheap
What does 'Capital' include according to the resources a business needs?
Includes money invested by owner and items bought with this money, known as capital items (e.g. fixed assets).
Includes only the raw materials used in production.
Refers exclusively to the number of employees in a business.
Is limited to the business's daily operational expenses.
What is 'Enterprise' in the context of business resources?
Refers to the person with the idea and skills to bring the other factors together and organise them.
Refers to the physical buildings and machinery used in production.
Refers to the money used to start and run a business.
Refers to the raw materials used in the production process.
Capital includes money invested by the owner and items bought with this money, such as fixed assets.
True
False
Without Enterprise there would not be a business.
True
False
All business sectors require enterprise as a business resource.
True
False
Fill in the blank: One reason why businesses start is because someone has a _________
Good idea
Large debt
Strict boss
Long commute
Fill in the blank: Some people start businesses because they wish to be ____________.
independent
wealthy
famous
lazy
uncertain
Fill in the blank: A common motivation for starting a business is to make money and keep the __________.
profits
debts
losses
expenses
Fill in the blank: People may start a business because they need a ________.
job
vacation
hobby
car
Fill in the blank: Some individuals start businesses because they need the buzz and sense of ____________.
adventure
routine
boredom
stability
safety
Fill in the blank: A reason to start a business could be the wish to provide a __________.
service
holiday
punishment
accident
Fill in the blank: One of the first steps in starting a business is to decide on a __________.
product
location
employee
logo
Fill in the blank: When starting a business, it is important to decide on the best place to get __________.
material
customers
advertisements
employees
Fill in the blank: A crucial step in starting a business is to design a business __________.
plan
car
recipe
passport
Fill in the blank: Before starting a business, one should study the __________.
market
weather
music
language
Fill in the blank: Researching the __________ is an important step in starting a business.
price
weather
color
music
Fill in the blank: It is necessary to work out costs of __________ when starting a business.
production
marketing
transportation
entertainment
Fill in the blank: To start a business, one must organise the necessary __________.
finance
furniture
employees
advertisements
Which of the following is a type of Private Sector business ownership?
Public Corporations
Sole Trader
Municipal Undertakings
Trusts
Which of the following is a type of Public Sector business ownership?
Franchise
Partnerships
Public Corporations
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of Private Sector business ownership.
Partnerships
Public Corporations
Government Departments
Non-Profit Organizations
Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of Public Sector business ownership.
Municipal Undertakings
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership Firm
Private Limited Company
Which of the following is NOT a type of Private Sector business ownership?
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Public Limited Company (plc)
Trusts
Franchise
Which of the following is NOT a type of Public Sector business ownership?
Public Corporations
Municipal Undertakings
Sole Trader
Trusts
Fill in the blank: Public Limited Company (plc) is a type of ______ business ownership.
Private Sector
Public Sector
Non-profit Sector
Government Sector
How many owners does a Sole Trader have?
0
1
2
Any number
A Sole Trader can have how many employees?
0 to any number of employees
Only 1 employee
No employees allowed
Up to 10 employees
A Sole Trader is in the ______ Sector.
Private
Public
Voluntary
Government
Which of the following is an advantage of being a sole trader?
Unlimited liability
Own boss
Lack of specialisation
Limited finance
Which of the following is an advantage of being a sole trader?
No one to share decision making
Total control
Time off/holidays
Limited finance
Which of the following is an advantage of being a sole trader?
A) Greater opportunity for flexible working
B) Unlimited liability
C) Lack of specialisation
D) Limited finance
Which of the following is an advantage of being a sole trader?
Keep all profits
No one to share decision making
Time off/holidays
Limited finance
Which of the following is an advantage of being a sole trader?
Easy to set up – few legal requirements
Unlimited liability
Lack of specialisation
Limited finance
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
Own boss
Unlimited liability
Keep all profits
Total control
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
No one to share decision making
Greater opportunity for flexible working
Keep all profits
Total control
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
Lack of specialisation
Own boss
Keep all profits
Total control
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
Time off/holidays
Greater opportunity for flexible working
Keep all profits
Total control
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
Limited finance
Own boss
Keep all profits
Total control
Who is a Sleeping Partner in a partnership?
Someone who invests money but takes no part in the day to day running
Someone who manages the business actively
Someone who is not liable for any losses
Someone who only provides legal advice
What is a Deed of Partnership?
A document that lays out rules for running and dissolution of the Partnership, e.g., sharing of profits
A certificate issued to shareholders of a company
A legal document for transferring property ownership
A license required to start a business
A Partnership is in which sector?
Private Sector
Public Sector
Government Sector
Co-operative Sector
Which of the following is an advantage of a partnership?
Unlimited liability
Shared decision making
Limited finance
Profits have to be shared between partners
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a partnership?
Increased capital invested
Increased specialisation
Unlimited liability
Easy to set up – few legal requirements
Fill in the blank: One advantage of a partnership is ________ capital invested.
increased
decreased
limited
fixed
Fill in the blank: In a partnership, profits have to be ________ between partners.
shared
ignored
divided unequally
kept secret
Which of the following is an advantage of a partnership?
A) Partners may have disagreements
B) Increased specialisation
C) Limited finance
D) Unlimited liability
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a partnership?
Shared decision making
Easy to set up – few legal requirements
Partners may have disagreements
Increased capital invested
Fill in the blank: A partnership is easy to set up because there are few ________ requirements.
legal
financial
technical
educational
Fill in the blank: One disadvantage of a partnership is ________ finance.
limited
unlimited
excessive
abundant
A Private Limited Company has ______ after its name.
Ltd
Inc
Corp
LLP
What are the owners of a Private Limited Company called?
Shareholders
Directors
Employees
Partners
A Private Limited Company has a separate legal existence from its owners.
True
False
Who are usually the shareholders in a Private Limited Company?
Family and friends
Government officials
Public investors
Foreign companies
A Private Limited Company is governed by two legal documents. Name one of them.
Memorandum of Association or Articles of Association
Certificate of Incorporation
Share Certificate
Board Resolution
Which document contains the voting rights of the shareholders in a Private Limited Company?
Articles of Association
Memorandum of Understanding
Share Certificate
Board Resolution
Who controls a Private Limited Company?
Board of Directors
Shareholders
Employees
Government
A Private Limited Company is in the ______ Sector.
Private
Public
Government
Co-operative
Fill in the blank: One advantage of a Private Limited Company (Ltd) is ________ liability.
limited
unlimited
shared
personal
Fill in the blank: A Private Limited Company (Ltd) has greater availability of ________.
finance
customers
products
employees
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a Private Limited Company (Ltd)?
Limited liability
More complicated to set up - legal formalities
Greater availability of finance
Specialisation can occur
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a Private Limited Company (Ltd)?
Loss of individual control
Limited liability
Greater availability of finance
Specialisation can occur
Fill in the blank: The owners of a Public Limited Company are called _______.
shareholders
employees
customers
directors
Fill in the blank: A Public Limited Company has a separate _______ existence from owners.
legal
financial
temporary
shared
Shareholders of a Public Limited Company can be members of the general public.
True
False
