Business 001 - Introduction to Business » Fall 2020 » Final Exam

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Question #1
The person who directs a firm's management information systems and related computer operations is often called the ________.
A.   chief executive officer
B.   financial advisor
C.   chief information officer
D.   executive information manager
Question #2
Autocratic leaders make decisions______________.
A.   by including subordinates in the decision-making process
B.   offer little input
C.   on his or her own without consulting employees
D.   win loyalty of employees through friendship
Question #3
There is a new emphasis in human resources for which of the following reason(s):
A.   Increased legal complexities
B.   Increased costs
C.   Increased productivity
D.   All of the above
Question #4
The four goals of advertising are:
A.   observation, interest, desire and action
B.   attention, interest, desire and advantage
C.   attention, interest, desire and action
D.   attention, interest, desire and alternative
Question #5
Businesses selling to the consumer market is also known as:
A.   B2C
B.   B2B
C.   B2B2
D.   C2B
Question #6
The “price” element of marketing means the product or service must be available to consumers when they want it.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Ann owns a business and is reviewing her company's current financial statements. As a user of accounting information, Ann is most interested in using this information to _____.
A.   evaluate The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy
B.   plan and control activities
C.   approve new issues of stocks and bonds
D.   evaluate credit risk
Question #8
Walker is a loan officer for a bank and is reviewing the financial statements of a prospective borrower. As a user of accounting information, Walker is most interested in using this information _____.
A.   to make an investment decision and estimate its future returns
B.   to plan and control daily operations
C.   in contract negotiations
D.   to evaluate financial soundness of potential clients
Question #9
Market segmentation may include:
A.   Geographic – region, population density, zip code.
B.   Psychographic – people with similar lifestyles, attitudes, opinions.
C.   Demographic – age, gender, income, education, family size, occupation.
D.   All of the above
Question #10
Variable costs are costs that:
A.   don’t change with the number of units produced.
B.   are the same as fixed costs.
C.   change with the number of units produced.
D.   none of the above
Question #11
All of the following are assets EXCEPT _____.
A.   cash
B.   patents
C.   bank loans
D.   inventory
Question #12
To provide reliable, consistent, and unbiased information to decision makers, accountants follow guidelines, or standards, known as _____.
A.   generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
B.   the accounting system
C.   Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
D.   the accounting process
Question #13
Revenue can be defined as:
A.   assets minus liabilities
B.   the total percentage of cost of goods sold to the amount of sales
C.   selling price multiplied by the number of units sold
D.   the amount of owner’s equity
Question #14
In a high-priced environment, a manufacturer would expect to sell _______ units, but have _______ revenue per unit.
A.   less, more
B.   less, less
C.   more, less
D.   more, more
Question #15
All of the following are liabilities EXCEPT _____.
A.   wages payable
B.   bank loans
C.   accounts payable
D.   profits
Question #16
Milwaukee Fabrication has $80 million in assets and $50 million in owners’ equity. How much does the firm have in liabilities?
A.   $30 million
B.   $80 million
C.   $20 million
D.   $50 million
Question #17
Jayce Products buys a $500,000 machine by taking out a bank loan. The company's assets will _____ by $500,000 while its liabilities will _¬____¬¬ by $500,000.
A.   increase; decrease
B.   increase; increase
C.   decrease; increase
D.   decrease; decrease
Question #18
Which of the following financial statements shows a firm's financial position on a particular date?
A.   Statement of Changes in Retained Earnings
B.   Income Statement
C.   Statement of Cash Flows
D.   Balance Sheet
Question #19
Frank, chief financial officer for a company, wants to take a look at the summary of expenses, revenues, and profits of the firm for the most recent quarter. He can best find this information by consulting the _____.
A.   Balance Sheet
B.   Statement of Owners’ Equity
C.   Income Statement
D.   Cash Flow Statement
Question #20
If your costs are $10 per unit, what would be your selling price with a 40% markup?
A.   $14
B.   $11
C.   $4
D.   $24
Question #21
A firm's balance sheet shows its financial position over a period of time.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #22
The difference between what you own and what you owe is your _____.
A.   net worth
B.   asset ratio
C.   debt factor
D.   gross worth
Question #23
All of the following are types of securities EXCEPT _____.
A.   bonds
B.   cash
C.   mutual funds
D.   stock
Question #24
___ are short-term securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government
A.   CDs
B.   Corporate Bonds
C.   Commercial paper
D.   Treasury bills
Question #25
Written communication in business should be:
A.   read before sending
B.   kept short
C.   possibly sent later
D.   all of the above
Question #26
Two types of municipal bonds exist. What are they?
A.   revenue bonds and general obligation bonds
B.   government bonds and mortgage pass-through security bonds
C.   revenue bonds and junk bonds
D.   corporate bonds and general obligation bonds
Question #27
The ____ is a collection of financial markets in which previously issued securities are traded among investors.
A.   secondary market
B.   super market
C.   government market
D.   primary market
Question #28
The three elements of a legal contract are ___________________________.
A.   offer, acceptance, and convenience
B.   offer, acceptance, and consciences
C.   offer, acceptance, and consideration
D.   offer, activities, and consideration
Question #29
The gain or loss that results from an investment over a specified period of time is known as _____.
A.   probability
B.   risk
C.   value
D.   return
Question #30
In order for a contractual offer to be valid, it must contain ___________________________.
A.   “language of potential”
B.   “language of promise”
C.   “language of provision”
D.   “language of protection”
Question #31
A contract may be expressed or ___________________.
A.   implied by relationship
B.   instructed by action
C.   innate by action
D.   implied by action
Question #32
  
A.   occasional misuse
B.   foreseeable misuse
C.   both b and c
D.   possible hazard
Question #33
All of the following could be considered “start-up” costs, except_____________?
A.   phone system
B.   direct expenses
C.   insurance
D.   utility deposits
Question #34
Accounts Receivable(s) is money owed to our business.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #35
Expenses generated by maintaining the office are called indirect expenses.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #36
Expenses generated by the actual production of the product or service are called indirect expenses.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #37
Profit is generated when total income is greater than total expenses.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #38
The two main considerations when deciding a business’ legal structure are: liability and tax implications
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #39
The money used to finance the day to day operations of the business can come from:
A.   a but not b
B.   net sales
C.   lines of credit
D.   both a and b
Question #40
A limited liability corporation provides the least protection of the owner’s personal assets.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #41
All of the following are advantages of a partnership, except:
A.   Ease of set up
B.   Avoidance of double taxation
C.   No personal liability for the partners
D.   Combination of resources
Question #42
In most businesses a General Manager is required by law.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #43
Gross Revenue $60,000 Cost of Goods Sold $30,000 Gross Profit: Indirect Expenses $10,000 Net Profit: The Gross Profit is ____________ and the Net Profit is ______________.
A.   $30,000, $40,000
B.   $90,000, $100,000
C.   $20,000, $30,000
D.   $30,000, $20,000
Question #44
Which of the following statements is true of management?
A.   Management principles do not apply to not-for profit organizations.
B.   Management is the process of achieving organizational objective through people and other resources.
C.   Management is solely the process of reporting organizational successes and failures to investors and others.
D.   Management happens only at the top management levels.
Question #45
Which of the following management functions is most likely to be responsible for planning for staffing needs, recruiting and hiring workers, providing for training and evaluating performance, determining compensation and benefits, and overseeing employee separation?
A.   change management
B.   human resource management
C.   human asset accounting
D.   research and development (R & D)
Question #46
Which of the following is the first step in the recruitment process?
A.   identifying job requirements
B.   reviewing applications and resumes
C.   interviewing candidates
D.   conducting employment tests
Question #47
Saleem, an electrician for FCG Electricals, is paid $40 for each hour he works during the day. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, he is paid the overtime rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate. In this scenario, Saleem is paid a _____.
A.   bonus
B.   salary
C.   commission
D.   wage
Question #48
Antonio is paid $55,000 per year as a research analyst. This type of compensation is called a(n) _____.
A.   wage
B.   commission
C.   salary
D.   bonus
Question #49
The 4 P’s of marketing include all of following, except:
A.   price
B.   product
C.   promotion
D.   production
Question #50
The law of supply states that producers will offer more of a product as its price ______ and less of a product as its price ________.
A.   rises, remains constant
B.   drops, rises
C.   rises, rises
D.   rises, drops
Question #51
A subsidy is a government payment to help a domestic business compete with foreign firms.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #52
Fixed costs, such as rent, insurance and utilities must be paid regardless of the the number of units produced and sold.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #53
Mr. Caruana’s teaching skills can best be described as:
A.   amazing, exciting, gifted
B.   humdrum, unremarkable, repetitive
C.   mundane, tired, dull
D.   amateurish, boorish, pontifical

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