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WorksheetsEntrepreneurship – Worksheet Questions (Grade 12)
Total questions: 140
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
When describing supply and demand, which of the following defines when a product is demanded in larger quantities than is produced?
Equilibrium
Shortage
Surplus
Demand
Unprofitable firms negatively affect the economy by increasing the job market and increasing salaries and benefits.
True
False
An economic system in which there is increased government involvement where the goal is to keep prices low and provide jobs for everyone is known as which of the following?
Free enterprise
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
When companies are understaffed employees can become overworked, cause a hostile work environment and increase the time of production.
False
True
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic economic questions listed in the presentation?
Who should benefit from the goods and services produced
When will we produce those goods and services
How do we produce those goods and services
What goods and services do we produce
Which of the following types of utility enhances value by creating more useful or desirable products out of raw materials or separate parts?
Form
Possession
Information
Time
Which of the following can be defined as the taxes placed on imports?
Quotas
Risks
Embargos
Tariffs
Which of the following is defined as two or more consecutive fiscal quarters of decreasing GDP?
Expansion
Depression
Contraction
Recession
Which phase in the business cycle is defined as the period of lowest economic activity?
Trough
Contraction
Expansion
Peak
Which of the following constitutes economic production rising then falling in a long cycle of expansion and contraction?
International trade
Business cycle
Event cycle
Trade alliances and agreements
Which of the following shows an economic decline when high and an economic expansion when low?
Producer price index
Unemployment rate
Rate of inflation
Consumer price index
Economic Success can NOT be measured in the following ways?
DGP
Gross domestic product
Producer price index
GNI
The amount of product available to the market is known as which of the following?
Resources
Demand
Supply
Interest
Which of the following is the amount charged as a percentage of the initial loan borrowed from a lender?
Types of competition
Consumer spending
Interest rate
Supply and demand
Which of the following is an economic system in which businesses are privately owned and product development is proportionate to the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in free market?
Capitalism
Communism
Socialism
Monopoly
Which of the following is the rule which states at some point adding more factors to a production process will not improve returns?
Specialization
Factors of production
Law of diminishing returns
Place utility
Advertising which informs consumers about a new product is an example of which of the following?
Information utility
Possession utility
Time utility
Place utility
Which of the following enhances value by having a product or service available to consumers during a certain time of day, month or year?
Possession utility
Place utility
Time utility
Information utility
Which of the following are materials used in producing goods or providing services?
Economic resources
Supply
Human needs
Economic utility
Which of the following is the theories, principles and models which deal with production, distribution and consumption of goods and services?
Price
Demand
Supply
Economics
Nonprofit ownership involves creating organizations which do not yield a profit and focus on providing _________ to others.
Community services
Profit maximization
Commercial ventures
Capital investment
Which business option allows entrepreneurs to create something new and enjoy full control?
Franchising
Nonprofit ownership
Acquisition
Starting a new business
Which of the following is a challenge entrepreneurs may face in an acquisition?
Immediate access to customers
Difficulty fitting into existing operations
Low upfront costs
Guaranteed success
Which of the following is a potential advantage of starting a franchise business?
Minimal financial investment
Limited rules and regulations
Full control over the business
Established brand and support
In the ________ stage, a business needs to make changes to business operations or it may fail.
Maturity
Growth
Rebirth
Decline
During the ________ stage, a business is just beginning, and its future is risky and uncertain.
Maturity
Stability
Decline
Start-up
During which stage of the business cycle does a business become stable and well-known in the market?
Growth
Renewal and rebirth
Maturity
Startup
Which of the following is the purpose of the start-up phase in the business cycle?
Improve products
Face big problems
Find a place in the market
Maintain stability
The purpose of entrepreneurship is to create new things and help a political party grow.
True
False
Entrepreneurship is solely about creating businesses and does not extend to solving problems or positively impacting society.
True
False
Acquiring an existing business involves less risk at the start.
True
False
If a business does not renew, it will continue into the decline stage.
True
False
The purpose of each stage in the business cycle is to identify and explain the special circumstances, difficulties and opportunities companies usually face.
True
False
Entrepreneurs need to adapt to changes in the business environment and can maintain a static approach to their ventures.
True
False
Which of the following options explains how entrepreneurship contributes to the development of a growth mindset?
By resisting change and having a consistent mindset
By perceiving challenges as opportunities
By maintaining a comfortable routine
By prioritizing stability over innovation
Which of the following is a key advantage of entrepreneurship?
Fixed work hours
Job security
Steady income
Growth mindset
Which of the following options is the primary advantage of acquiring an existing business?
Immediate access to money and customers
Less risk and uncertainties in a start-up
Full control over creating a new brand
Ability to use each other’s strengths in a partnership
Nonprofit ownership primarily focuses on maximizing profits for the business owners.
True
False
Which of the following business options would be most suitable for an entrepreneur who values creativity, enjoys the adventure of creating new things and is willing to face the challenges of risks and uncertainties?
Merger
Franchise
Acquisition
Starting a new business
During the growth stage of a business, what is a key focus for entrepreneurs?
Using resources wisely
Facing uncertainty and risk
Product improvement
Dealing with decline and closure
A business’s growth stage is characterized by stability, a well-established market presence and a focus on product improvement.
True
False
Which stage of the business cycle is characterized by dropping sales and increasing costs?
Start-up
Renewal or rebirth
Growth
Decline
Self-reflection is essential for entrepreneurs to understand personal strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
True
False
Creating a business plan involves strategic thinking, financial planning and setting a road map for a business.
True
False
Idea generation is when individuals identify opportunities or problems in the market and generate innovative ideas to address those issues.
True
False
Entrepreneurship primarily involves minimizing risks and avoiding opportunities for innovation.
True
False
What is one of the primary risks associated with entrepreneurship?
Guaranteed financial struggles
High stress levels
Inflexible schedule
Minimal financial investment
comes from a passion for solving problems, a desire for independence and a vision for making a positive impact.
Frugality
Motivation
Mental well-being
Persistence
Which of the following is the financial gain a company receives when the total revenue generated from its operations is more than the total expenses incurred?
Profit
Revenue
Returns
Sales
What motivates entrepreneurs to pursue ventures?
A desire for a fixed, dependable salary
No responsibility for decision-making
The need for bureaucratic layers
Independence and the opportunity for financial success
Which of the following is a role typically performed by entrepreneurs?
Human resources management
Sales and marketing
Bookkeeping
Payroll management
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of entrepreneurs in business ventures?
Ignoring changing market conditions
Minimizing strategic decisions
Creating comprehensive business plans
Creating job promotion
Which of the following is one characteristic commonly associated with entrepreneurs?
Reluctance to adapt to changing market conditions
Ambitious goals and innovative thinking
Preference for traditional methods
Aversion to risks
Which of the following best describes the role of creativity in entrepreneurship?
Creativity is the keen insight and understanding required to identify opportunities in the marketplace
Creativity involves having practical intelligence to apply to sound business decisions
Creativity is the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back from failures
Creativity is the ability to generate original and innovative ideas, solutions and approaches to challenges
Which of the following is a significant risk associated with entrepreneurship?
Overreliance on external funding
Unpredictable income
Lack of passion for the business
Limited access to resources
Which of the following traits are crucial for successful entrepreneurs?
Adaptability and a strong work ethic
Perfectionism and quick decision-making
High IQ and strong math skills
Patience and risk aversion
Adaptability is the desire of the entrepreneur to have control over individual work, decisions and ultimately personal destiny.
True
False
Marketing and sales are often part of the job of an entrepreneur.
True
False
Which benefit of entrepreneurship directly contributes to an individual’s sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in the work?
Autonomy and control over individual work
Accumulation of wealth without effort
Rapid turnover in personnel
Financial dependence on external sources
A market economy is one in which supply and demand is responsible for setting the and prices of goods and services.
Location
Production
Sustainability
Taxes
Which of the following emerging technologies is built at the scale of atoms?
Artificial intelligence technologies
Personal food technologies
Customized technologies
Nanotechnologies
Which of the following is an example of an emerging technology?
Personal computer
3D printing
Smartphone
Food preservation
Entrepreneurship contributes to the economy through .
More government oversight
Fewer jobs
Less cultural change
Increased competition
Which of the following items is an example of a change in policy and politics which resulted from entrepreneurship?
Mass production of steel
Sustainability
Protection of workers
Artificial intelligence
Small businesses have fewer than employees.
15
25
50
75
Which of the following scenarios reflects the actions of an intrapreneur?
Kellen developed an innovative product at the company where she works as an engineer
Dugan founded a nonprofit to address social inequalities in his community
Nadeem owns a small business and decides to offer remote work as a benefit to all employees
Xiomara left her first job to create a start-up based on an idea she had for an innovative service
Which of the following describes entrepreneurship?
A large group of people who contribute data or ideas or help solve problems
Starting and running a business to pursue opportunities and innovation
An individual who is passionate about creating and running a business
An employee of a big company who pursues innovation using company resources
Consumers contribute to economic growth by purchasing goods and services.
True
False
Entrepreneurs often take on great risks in return for great rewards.
True
False
In a market economy, the government regulates the production of goods and services.
True
False
Jamal recently accepted a new job, which includes health insurance. The job also pays higher wages, which allows Jamal to afford basic needs, such as food and housing, and have money left over for fun activities. Which societal impact of entrepreneurship does this scenario represent?
Standard of living
Policy and politics
Cultural change
Sustainability
Which factor is an example of how entrepreneurship contributes to the economy?
Improved innovation
Job reduction
Decreased competition
Greater oversight
Innovative entrepreneurs seek opportunities in emerging technologies to improve products which can change people’s lives.
True
False
Which type of business focuses on growth, speed and change, often using crowdsourcing to develop its product for the market?
Large businesses
Start-ups
Nonprofits
Small businesses
Which of the following characteristics describes social entrepreneurship?
Emphasizes remote work
Decreases reliance on technology
Improves the community
Focuses on scaling
Which of the following is a key advantage of a sole proprietorship?
Shared decision-making
Ability to raise capital quickly
Simplest tax reporting
Limited liability protection
Which of the following types of business structures is where one person is responsible for all aspects of the business and receives all profits?
Franchise
Sole proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Which of the following businesses encourages employees to take on an entrepreneurial mindset?
Partnership
LLC
Corporation
Sole proprietorship
Which of the following is a common characteristic of nonprofit organizations?
Mission-driven purpose beyond financial gain
Focus on generating revenue
Limited liability for owners
Profit distribution to shareholders
Which of the following business structures offers owners limited liability protection and pass-through taxation?
Corporation
LLC
Sole proprietorship
Partnership
Which of the following types of business structures involves a contractual agreement between a franchisor and a franchisee?
Sole proprietorship
Franchise
Corporation
Partnership
Which of the following is a characteristic of a corporation?
Shared ownership among partners
Direct control by a franchisor
Limited liability for shareholders
Single owner responsible for all operations
Understanding company culture is essential in the recruitment process.
True
False
A small business typically has lower revenue compared to larger corporations.
True
False
Company culture remains consistent across all business structures.
True
False
Franchising options include trade or product and business format.
True
False
Understanding company culture is irrelevant in the recruitment process.
True
False
Which of the following explains how company culture impacts retention?
Negative company culture encourages long-term commitment from employees
Company culture impacts recruitment, not retention
Positive company culture fosters employee loyalty and reduces turnover
It does not affect retention rates
Does culture differ depending on the business structure?
No, the industry solely influences culture, not the business structure
No, culture is uniform regardless of the business structure
Yes, different business structures may have unique cultural characteristics
Yes, culture remains consistent across all business structures
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of S corporations?
Profits and some losses can be passed directly to the owners’ income without being taxed
Limited liability for shareholders
Owned and managed by a single individual
Governed by a franchise agreement
Business plans are essential for providing a road map for a company's growth and are primarily used to secure investors' funding.
True
False
Which of the following best describes the difference between small business ownership and entrepreneurship?
Small business ownership is characterized by low risk-taking, whereas entrepreneurship involves high levels of risk
Small business owners are likelier to follow existing business models, while entrepreneurs create new ones
Small business ownership focuses on maintaining a steady income, while entrepreneurship emphasizes innovation and growth
Small business owners typically operate locally, whereas entrepreneurs often have a global market reach
__________ involves dressing, which shows seriousness and respect for a job.
Professional looks
Professionalism
Professional shopping
Professional attire
What refers to the accepted and expected behaviors and conduct in a professional setting?
Professional business norms
Professional email
Professional writing
Professional attire
The polite greeting at the beginning of an email is called a greeting.
True
False
What should be included in professional writing?
Active Voice
Slang and overly casual language
Information which does not follow a logical manner
Inaccurate grammar, spelling and punctuation
Marvin recently received a job offer and needs to go shopping for professional attire. What should Marvin keep in mind as he shops?
Select clean, well-fitting clothing with appropriate lengths and cuts
Keep an eye out for trendy jeans with rips at the knees
Ignore the company rules and culture
Look for clothing which easily wrinkles
Stephanie emailed a customer explaining how to reboot an electronic system. Before Stephanie sends the email, she should add emojis to make it more personable.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an element of verbal communication?
Tone of voice
Speaking rate
Speaking volume
Posture
What is the purpose of the closing in a professional email?
To add unnecessary information
To hide the sender's identity
To end the message
To confuse the recipient
What is the primary purpose of subject lines in professional emails?
They only include greetings
They are not necessary
They should be lengthy and detailed
To summarize the main topic or purpose of the message
Which term refers to nonverbal communication through gestures and movements?
Body language
Active listening
Etiquette
Professionalism
Which of the following statements is true about professional writing?
Slang and casual language enhance the informality of the communication
Slang and casual language add a personal touch
Slang and casual language are discouraged
Slang and casual language depend on the recipient's preference
Individuals should introduce themselves at the beginning of a professional phone call.
True
False
Effective nonverbal communication aims to enhance __________.
Confusion and misunderstanding
Trust and rapport
Complexity and ambiguity
Silence and isolation
The primary function of professional business communication is __________.
Keeping information within the business
Sharing information only with external stakeholders
Ignoring verbal communication
Sharing information within and outside of a business
Effective writing in a business setting helps achieve __________.
Casual and informal communication
Clarity and understanding
Repetition and redundancy
Confusion and ambiguity
Which of the following are key characteristics of professional writing?
Repetitive and disorganized content
Accurate grammar and punctuation
Use of slang and casual language
Overly complex grammar and punctuation
Which of the following is a key consideration when tailoring writing to meet the needs of the audience?
Avoiding unfamiliar jargon
Ignoring the audience’s preferences
Presenting information randomly
Using overly complex language
The purpose of the subject line in a professional email is to __________.
To maintain a formal closing
To provide a brief introduction
To include the main content of the mail
To summarize the purpose of the message
Professional email usually maintains a casual and informal tone throughout the message.
True
False
It is always appropriate to use a speaker phone during a professional phone call.
True
False
Which practice should be used during professional phone calls?
Avoiding introductions
Answering by the third ring and introducing themselves
Answering after the fifth ring
Using speakerphone for all calls
Which of the following are expected in professional virtual interactions?
Multitasking and distractions
Quiet environments with no need for professional attire
Professional, courteous greetings and focused interactions
Clear and concise communication with multitasking
Which of the following are key components of face-to-face professional interactions?
Limited communication and adaptability
Professional greetings, introductions, eye contact and body language
Casual greetings and crossed arms
Avoiding eye contact and introductions
Professional attire __________.
Indicates casualness and informality
Signifies ignorance and carelessness
Highlights personal fashion preferences
Demonstrates seriousness and respect for a career
Which of the following is a component of active listening?
Interrupting the speaker
Using only verbal cues
Avoiding eye contact
Asking questions and deferring judgment
Which of the following is a key aspect of nonverbal communication?
Demonstrating respect for personal space
Writing detailed reports
Using formal language
Utilizing complex words
External communication usually involves _________.
Sharing messages about the business to others
Informing and engaging employees
Using body language to show openness
Sharing information within the business
_________ is the process of sharing information with people within and outside of a business.
Nonverbal communication
Professional business communication
Emailing
Verbal communication
Verbal communication involves only using body language.
True
False
Noah is preparing for a job interview contest. His instructor is reviewing his résumé and giving him constructive criticism. Noah is also planning on asking for feedback on the cover letter. Which of the following is Noah exhibiting?
Leadership
Goal setting
Coachability
Respect
Which of the following is NOT an interpersonal skill?
Self-management
Leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Conflict resolution
Jake is the chairman of the homecoming committee. The committee is meeting, and Jake is facilitating the discussion to decide on the playlist for the DJ to play at the dance. What type of skill is Jake developing?
Leadership
Ethical behavior
Conflict resolution
Self-management
Which of the following is fair and respectful conduct based on values and standards?
Ethical behavior
Respect
Honesty
Coachability
Lin owns a family entertainment center. She ensures the closing duties are performed before releasing the employees and locking the entertainment center at the end of each night shift. To gain the cooperation of the employees, Lin makes sure to be a good example and make expectations clear while showing enthusiasm. Lin’s behavior toward the employees displays _________.
Control
Leadership
Punctuality
Honesty
Which of the following is the ability to plan and execute control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to effectively accomplish goals in a timely manner?
Ethical behavior
Self-management
Time management
Productivity
_________ describes positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals successful in their chosen career.
Problem-solving
Employability
Constructive criticism
Work ethic
Teamwork can be implemented by bringing together different viewpoints from a diverse team.
True
False
Coachability is influencing and motivating others to accomplish a goal.
True
False
Initiative means waiting for someone to provide instructions for completing a task.
True
False
Critical thinking is the ability to analyze and interpret facts and form conclusions.
True
False
Javier is the entrepreneur of a landscaping business. He sets his alarm to wake up one hour before the first lawn listed on his schedule. This gives him ample time to take care of his hygiene and grooming. Javier eats a healthy breakfast and goes for a short run before work. When he arrives at the lawn, he is awake and ready to give his full effort to his work. Select all of the following which are employability skills Javier is displaying in his actions.
Lack of initiative
Negative stress management
Time management
Healthy practices
Professionalism
Interpersonal skills refer to the ability to _________.
Display positive personal behavior
Treat themselves with kindness
Effectively interact with others
Being accountable for personal actions
Collaboration includes having a strong sense of self and confidence.
True
False
_________ is the quality of being honest.
Employability
Integrity
Leadership
Respect
Which of the following is NOT a personal skill?
Healthy practices
Time management
Professionalism
Coachability
Healthy practices include keeping physically active.
True
False
Which of the following is the definition of an entrepreneur?
An individual who works for another in return for financial compensation
An individual who invests in a business
An individual who has a passion to create and run a business and is willing to accept great risk in return for great reward or wealth
An individual who does not have a passion to create and run a business
_________ are a type of employment skills which includes individual behaviors and abilities.
Working skills
Interpersonal skills
Personal skills
Hard skills
