This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Commerce > Business Studies > Class 11 Business Studies Chapter 8 Small Business – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Business Studies Chapter 8 Small Business Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How can small businesses compete with larger players through e-commerce? A) By establishing an online presence and reaching a global audience. B) By avoiding online platforms. C) By focusing only on local customers. D) By reducing their product quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By establishing an online presence and reaching a global audience. 2. When using reducing balance interest formula A) The interest rate remains consistent. B) The interest is payable each year. C) No interest is charged. D) The interest reduces as the amount of the loan reduces. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The interest reduces as the amount of the loan reduces. 3. Which of these is NOT a type of stakeholder? A) Your friend. B) Customers. C) Financiers. D) Owners. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your friend. 4. How can small businesses quickly adapt to changing market trends and customer preferences? A) By being flexible and responsive to changes. B) By maintaining a fixed business strategy. C) By ignoring market trends. D) By focusing only on traditional marketing methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By being flexible and responsive to changes. 5. Data that describes a group of people in terms of their age, marital status, gender, etc ..... A) Data. B) Demographics. C) Survey. D) Business plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Demographics. 6. Which of the following is NOT classified as income: A) Dividends paid to a shareholder when a company performs well. B) Money paid to get your income tax return completed. C) Wages paid by an employer in exchange for completing set tasks. D) Salary paid to an employee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Money paid to get your income tax return completed. 7. What is a key component of a marketing strategy? A) Office decoration. B) Product pricing. C) Inventory management. D) Employee training. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Product pricing. 8. TRUE or FALSE-The Franchisee can benefit from using the brand name of the Franchise, as well as advertising and marketing A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 9. 7A loans need a credit score of ..... to qualify for an approval. A) 720. B) 580. C) 690. D) 790. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 690. 10. Small businesses typically have a complex organizational structure with multiple layers of hierarchy A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 11. Start-up financing A) The amount of money needed to open the business. B) Money needed to pay for the current operating activities of a business. C) A design change that increases the usefulness of a product, service, or process. D) Is the process of starting, organizing, managing, and assuming the responsibility for a business. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The amount of money needed to open the business. 12. Pursuing their passions, developing an idea into a business, creating wealth for themselves, and providing jobs for other people, allows entrepreneurs to increase their: A) Personal satisfaction. B) Number of friends. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal satisfaction. 13. How much do small industries contribute to gross industrial value and total exports respectively? A) 45% and 30%. B) 35% and 40%. C) 40% and 45%. D) 30% and 45%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40% and 45%. 14. When Betsy started her business, she knew that if she needed any assistance she could contact ..... and receive help from retired and active businesspeople who volunteer their services to small-business owners. A) A small-business institute (SBI). B) The Small Business Administration (SBA) local office. C) The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). D) A small-business development center (SBDC). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). 15. A business owner notices that utility bills are increasing each month. What could be a possible reason for this expense change? A) The business bought new equipment. B) The business is producing more products. C) The rent increased. D) The insurance premium decreased. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The business is producing more products. 16. Units times price. A) Total Revenue. B) Profit. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Total Revenue. 17. Which expense would most likely increase if a business produces more products? A) Property tax. B) Raw materials. C) Insurance. D) Rent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Raw materials. 18. What does an environmentally friendly business aim to do? A) Increase profits at any cost. B) Reduce, minimal or no harm to ecosystems or the environment. C) Expand business locations. D) Hire more employees. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reduce, minimal or no harm to ecosystems or the environment. 19. Why is contingency planning important when developing a business plan for a start-up? A) It helps prepare for unexpected challenges and risks. B) It guarantees immediate business success. C) It eliminates the need for market research. D) It focuses only on product design. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps prepare for unexpected challenges and risks. 20. Fill in the blank:The ..... is the point where a business's revenue matches its expenses over a given period. A) Profit Margin. B) Break-Even Point. C) Gross Income. D) Net Worth. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Break-Even Point. 21. MSMEs in India are considered to be: A) Labour intensive and less capital intensive. B) Only capital intensive. C) Only export-oriented. D) Technology-based only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Labour intensive and less capital intensive. 22. What is the primary focus of Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs)? A) Financial Auditing. B) Market Research. C) Legal Compliance. D) Skill Development. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skill Development. 23. ..... is defined as one in which the investment in fixed assets of plant and machinery does not exceed rupees one crore. A) Limited companies. B) None of these. C) Small scale industries. D) Large scale industries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Small scale industries. 24. What is a human resources function? A) Deals with giving out papers to CEO, managers etc. B) Responsible for recruiting the right people with required skills. C) Deals with the budgeting of the company. D) Responsible for communicating with clients. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Responsible for recruiting the right people with required skills. 25. Which best describes the primary reason small businesses are considered "job creators" ? A) They hire more employees than large corporations. B) They create local employment opportunities that grow over time. C) They focus solely on part-time positions. D) They only hire family members. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They create local employment opportunities that grow over time. 26. Why is risk management particularly important for a small business? A) It is not as important as for large businesses. B) It helps in avoiding all types of losses. C) It is vital due to common types of losses such as theft, fire, flood, legal liability, injury, and disability. D) It only helps in preventing theft. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is vital due to common types of losses such as theft, fire, flood, legal liability, injury, and disability. 27. What is a common mistake that small-business owners make when their businesses begin growing? A) They sell more goods and services. B) They put too much money in advertising. C) They move beyond their local area. D) They over-expand without proper planning. E) They invest too much of their own money. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They over-expand without proper planning. 28. Money invested in purchasing of raw materials payment of wages and salaries, rental, electricity etc comes under A) Working capital. B) Capital income. C) Fixed capital. D) Long term capital. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Working capital. 29. What are the primary considerations for starting a small business in a rural area? A) Proximity to urban areas. B) Availability of public transportation. C) Market demand, access to resources, community support, and infrastructure are primary considerations for starting a small business in a rural area. D) Lack of entertainment options. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Market demand, access to resources, community support, and infrastructure are primary considerations for starting a small business in a rural area. 30. Which country is mount kilimanjaro located? A) Sout Africa. B) Tanzania. C) Nepal. D) India. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tanzania. 31. Which of the following will generally NOT be a realistic option for people wanting credit? A) Personal loan. B) Store card. C) Asking a store for credit. D) Credit card. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asking a store for credit. 32. The average number of employees in a small business is:(KLO 1.2) A) A. 1-100. B) C. No specific number. C) B. 1-50. D) D. Over 100. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 1-50. 33. Which of the following is a key factor for small businesses to consider when entering a global market? A) The political and economic stability of the target country. B) The color of the business's logo. C) The number of competitors in the domestic market. D) The availability of free marketing platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The political and economic stability of the target country. 34. Economic Indicators A) Rate of growth. B) Signs. C) How many people work for apple. D) The income range and employment rate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The income range and employment rate. 35. As per the notification dated February 17, 2017, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a start up means an entity whose annual turnover does not exceed ..... A) Rs 24 crore in any preceding year. B) Rs 25 crore in any preceding year. C) Rs 23 crore in any preceding year. D) Rs 20 crore in any preceding year. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rs 25 crore in any preceding year. 36. Which of the following is NOT an incentive for setting up small-scale industries in backward areas? A) Power at concessional rates. B) Link roads in industrial estates. C) No subsidy on capital investment. D) Subsidised land rates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No subsidy on capital investment. 37. An effective business plan is usually 25 to 50 pages long. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. Fill in the blank: ..... is using one's mind to solve a problem in the best way by considering various potential solutions to the problem. A) Memorization. B) Critical Thinking. C) Guesswork. D) Procrastination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical Thinking. 39. Carl has created a new app that helps people manage their daily tasks more efficiently. He observes that many users struggle with the app's interface, so he collects feedback and begins improving the user experience by addressing these issues directly. Which stage of the design thinking process is Carl primarily focused on in this scenario? A) Prototype. B) Ideate. C) Empathize. D) Test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Empathize. 40. An individual who provides financial backing for small start-up businesses or entrepreneurs. This individual will often accept a lower return on investment or partial ownership of business. What is this individual called? A) Angel Investor. B) Debt Collector. C) Accountant. D) Banker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Angel Investor. 41. This organization is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. This group offers free, confidential business advisors in person or via email. Thousands of their volunteers are willing to share their expertise across 62 industries. A) SCORE. B) TOUCHDOWN. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SCORE. 42. True or False:With owners of equity in a business, founders own equity. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 43. What is the meaning of "Vision" in a business context? A) The risk that financial stakeholders will lose money. B) The introduction of something new. C) A feeling of suitability for a particular career. D) An aspirational view of the future. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An aspirational view of the future. 44. A loan that provides the borrower a maximum amount of money. The borrower can draw on that money as needed, up to the maximum amount. A) Line of Credit. B) Simple Intrest Loan. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Line of Credit. 45. What is the average amount needed to start a part-time home-based small business? A) $ 7, 500. B) $ 10, 000 or more. C) $ 5, 000 or less. D) $ 20, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) $ 5, 000 or less. 46. Management profiles do NOT include which of the following? A) A list of industry relations. B) A description of family. C) A description of managers functions in an organization. D) A list of community relations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A description of family. 47. What is important about managing a business A) People will you judge how you do. B) Its a job. C) People will be looking up to you for leadership. D) You are the leader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) People will be looking up to you for leadership. 48. What is the U.S. economy's growth rate in 2020? A) 3%. B) 0%. C) -3.5%. D) 2.5%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -3.5%. 49. This involves distributing products in the marketplace. A) Proce. B) Place. C) Promotion. D) Product. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Place. 50. Which of the following are two recurring costs that most businesses have? A) Rent and utilities. B) Logo design and web design. C) Downpayment and market research. D) Company signs and business plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rent and utilities. 51. Which type of pay is usually found in sales roles? A) Commission. B) Equity. C) Salary. D) Hourly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commission. 52. Engaging friends and family in an activity designed to spontaneously create ideas: A) Franchising. B) Brainstorming. C) Licensing. D) Patenting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brainstorming. 53. Kevin organizes employee schedules and makes sure daily store operations run smoothly. A) Entrepreneur. B) Manager. C) Small Business Owner. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Manager. 54. Who is responsible for developing the company's vision, strategy, and mission? A) Chief Executive Officer. B) Human Resources Manager. C) Chief Financial Officer. D) Marketing Manager. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chief Executive Officer. 55. Most Americans are employed by a small business A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 56. Which of the following is not a role of Small Scale Business in India? A) Output Generation. B) Balanced Regional Development. C) Advantage of low cost of production. D) Capital Formation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Capital Formation. 57. 4-A single business where two or more people share ownership. Each partner shares in the profits and losses of the business (KLO 2.5) A) Limited liability organization. B) Corporation. C) Sole proprietary. D) Partnership. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Partnership. 58. What is cash balance? A) Costs incurred by a business for property or equipment. B) Items provided to employees in addition to standard compensation. C) The amount of cash on-hand a business has at any given time. D) The point in which a business' revenue matches with expenses over a given time period. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The amount of cash on-hand a business has at any given time. 59. In ..... , the franchisee pays the franchising company for the right to sell trademarked goods. A) A business-format franchise. B) Outlets. C) A product franchise. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A product franchise. 60. A small business owner wants to deepen customer relationships through social media. What approach should they use? A) Engaging customers with meaningful and interactive content. B) Posting only promotional materials. C) Using social media to share internal company reports. D) Avoiding responses to customer inquiries. 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