This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Commerce > Business Studies > Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 20 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which environment should be the first step we must check before we do business? A) Internal Environment. B) External Environment. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) External Environment. 2. Which type of environment includes suppliers and customers? A) External macro environment. B) External micro environment. C) Legal environment. D) Internal environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) External micro environment. 3. What role does infrastructure play in the tourism business environment? A) Infrastructure enhances accessibility, safety, and comfort for tourists, driving satisfaction and repeat visits. B) Infrastructure increases costs for tourists. C) Infrastructure has no impact on tourist satisfaction. D) Infrastructure is only important for local businesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Infrastructure enhances accessibility, safety, and comfort for tourists, driving satisfaction and repeat visits. 4. What is the primary purpose of environmental analysis in business? A) To eliminate all business risks. B) To predict stock market trends. C) To identify external and internal factors that affect business performance. D) To create internal company rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To identify external and internal factors that affect business performance. 5. 9) ITC planned for new hotels in India after knowing that increase in India's share of world tourism. Identify the importance of Business environment. A) It helps in tapping useful resources. B) It helps in coping rapid changes. C) It helps in assisting in planning and policy formulation. D) It helps in improving performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It helps in assisting in planning and policy formulation. 6. TRUE OR FALSE:A retailer of gold jewelry is not affected by changes in the prices of gold. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 7. Which of the following is a reason a company might organize itself under the laws of a different country than its home country: A) To save on taxes. B) To remain competitive. C) To build brand value. D) To take advantage of technology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To save on taxes. 8. The forces in business environment that effect all the business houses are known as A) Specific. B) Influencial. C) Particular. D) General. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) General. 9. Which part of the internal environment are the most important asset? A) Organisational structure. B) Owners/Managers. C) Employees. D) Organisational culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Employees. 10. High GDP with low population will result into A) Higher expenditure. B) High levels of service. C) High taxes. D) High per capita income. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) High per capita income. 11. A crisis is ..... A) A slow and anticipated change. B) Something a business will likely have a contingency plan for. C) Part of your mission and vision. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 12. What is an example of a noneconomic want? A) C. a concert ticket. B) D. rain for the crops. C) B. sport ticket. D) A a haircut. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. rain for the crops. 13. The increase in demand for many ayurvedic medicines, health products and health services in the past few months, is related to the need for building immunity and increase awareness for health care due to the spread of corona virus. identify the feature of the business highlighted above. A) Specific and general forces. B) Interrelated. C) Relativeity. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interrelated. 14. What is a company's marketing environment? A) Includes only existing customers. B) Only includes internal elements. C) Only includes external components. D) Includes every element that may affect its ability to connect with its customers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Includes every element that may affect its ability to connect with its customers. 15. The large number of Korean restaurants in Malaysia, is an example of ..... in cultural environment. A) Family composition. B) Social class. C) Cultural convergence. D) Multi cultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multi cultural. 16. Freedom in fixing prices of goods and services A) Liberalisation. B) Privatisation. C) Globalisation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberalisation. 17. The various components of External Business Environment are ..... Choose the option that is not correct. A) Employees. B) Regulators. C) Customers. D) Competitors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Employees. 18. In the EU, money to support rural development and to encourage rural restructuring may be obtained chiefly from? A) The Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance. B) The European Regional Development Fund. C) The European Agricultural Fund. D) The European Social Fund. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The European Agricultural Fund. 19. Which of the following is an example of an internal factor affecting a company's performance? A) Technological advancements. B) Shifts in consumer preferences. C) Changes in government policies. D) Quality of leadership. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quality of leadership. 20. Globalization can be an advantage for businesses because it A) Can contribute to a phenomenon called brain drain. B) Increases direct competition. C) Can help them cut costs for certain resources. D) Inhibits the ideas of other businesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can help them cut costs for certain resources. 21. In which year FERA is replaced with FEMA? A) 2000. B) 2001. C) 1973. D) 1999. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1999. 22. Which of the following is not an internal stakeholder group? A) Shareholders. B) Customers. C) Employees. D) Middle managers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Customers. 23. Which macro environmental factors influences the values the business operates under and guides the way they act? This could include Fair Trade choices and Sustainability practices. A) Environmental Factors. B) Legal Factors. C) Ethical Factors. D) Economic Factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethical Factors. 24. Which analysis tool helps identify opportunities and challenges? A) Financial forecasting. B) Market segmentation. C) SWOT analysis. D) PEST analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) SWOT analysis. 25. As per the Sale of Goods Act, property in the Good means A) Possession. B) Ownership and Title. C) Usage right. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ownership and Title. 26. The presence of one or more competitors can reduce the prices of goods and services as the companies attempt to gain a larger market share. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Which of these is an example of a business environment factor? A) New government rules. B) The manager's decision. C) The size of the office. D) The color of a company's logo. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New government rules. 28. What does the complexity of the business environment involve? A) A single factor that determines business success. B) Multiple interconnected factors that can influence each other. C) A straightforward analysis of business conditions. D) Only external factors affecting business. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Multiple interconnected factors that can influence each other. 29. Which of the following is a consequence of demonetisation? A) Increase in cash transactions. B) Stability in real estate prices. C) Rise in digital transactions. D) Decrease in bank deposits. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rise in digital transactions. 30. Which of the following is the most likely outcome when there is a fall in consumer confidence? A) An increase in investment as businesses spend more. B) A decrease in investment as businesses spend more. C) An increase in sales as consumers spend more. D) A decrease in sales as consumers spend less. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A decrease in sales as consumers spend less. 31. During a class discussion, Priya asked about the principle of sovereign immunity. What does this principle entail? A) States can be sued in any court. B) States must always comply with international law. C) States have no legal protection. D) State representatives cannot be sued without the state's consent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) State representatives cannot be sued without the state's consent. 32. Business has ..... control over the MARKET Environment A) Complete. B) Some Control/influence. C) No. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Some Control/influence. 33. Which of the following is a sign of poor ergonomics at a workstation? A) Adequate lighting. B) Use of an anti-fatigue mat. C) Persistent neck or back pain. D) Adjustable monitor height. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persistent neck or back pain. 34. Which is a responsibility of a business A) Setting guidelines for the economy. B) Earning money at the cost of others. C) Utilising natural resources rapidly. D) Giving fair treatment to suppliers and consumers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Giving fair treatment to suppliers and consumers. 35. The way a Business divides, organises and coordinates its activities is an example of which Internal Environmental factor? A) Employees. B) Organisational Structure. C) Owner/s/Management. D) Organisational Culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organisational Structure. 36. What does the competitive environment refer to in a business context? A) The internal policies of a company. B) The level and type of competition a business faces in the market. C) The financial performance of a business. D) The marketing strategies of a business. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The level and type of competition a business faces in the market. 37. What is a substitute product? A) A product that is not available. B) A product that meets the same needs. C) A product that is cheaper. D) A product that is more expensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A product that meets the same needs. 38. A characteristic of an economic service is that it is: A) Nontransferable. B) Useful. C) Free to everyone. D) Tangible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Useful. 39. A software developer is designing a system for multiple stakeholders. What is the biggest risk if stakeholder needs conflict? A) Faster development. B) Lower costs. C) Better user experience. D) Reduced system quality or adoption. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reduced system quality or adoption. 40. Business environment is a ..... concept since it differs from country to country and even region to region A) Complex. B) Relevant. C) Uncertain. D) Relative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relative. 41. What are some factors that can lead to changes in consumer behavior? A) Economic conditions, cultural influences, social trends, technological advancements, and psychological factors. B) Seasonal weather changes. C) Celebrity endorsements. D) Brand loyalty programs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Economic conditions, cultural influences, social trends, technological advancements, and psychological factors. 42. Which emergency number should you call in the United States for immediate assistance? A) 311. B) 211. C) 811. D) 911. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 911. 43. Acceptance must be conditional A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 44. Laura is part of a group that is traveling to the state capitol to convince legislators to pass laws that are favorable for small businesses. This is a practice known as A) Outsourcing. B) Lobbying. C) Environmental scanning. D) Globalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lobbying. 45. When the company organises sport meet for the general public for a particular locality A) Responsibility towards government. B) Responsibility towards Community. C) Responsibility towards employees. D) Responsibility towards Shareholders/investors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Responsibility towards Community. 46. A market structure that features no barriers to entry and has anunlimited number of businesses selling the same products is a/an: A) Perfect competition. B) Regulated monopoly. C) Monopolistic competition. D) Oligopoly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perfect competition. 47. Apa tujuan utama dari melakukan analisis pesaing? A) Untuk mengumpulkan informasi tentang perusahaan pesaing. B) Untuk mengidentifikasi calon pelanggan. C) Untuk memahami permintaan pasar. D) Untuk mengembangkan strategi pemasaran baru. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Untuk mengumpulkan informasi tentang perusahaan pesaing. 48. ..... influence the quality level of the products A) Marketing Intermediaries. B) Public. C) Suppliers. D) Dealers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Suppliers. 49. Amy is worried about adjusting in her new company. She is especially concerned about her ability to cope with the 'deeper culture'. What aspects of culture should Amy look out for so that she is better able to understand the deeper culture of the new company? A) Workplace ambiance and dress codes. B) Shared values and beliefs as well as traditions. C) Organisational structures and formal reporting relationships. D) Company systems, policies and processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shared values and beliefs as well as traditions. 50. Environmental degradation occurs because of A) Decreased competition. B) Nationalism. C) Offshoring. D) Increased production. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Increased production. 51. In a SWOT analysis, which factors are considered internal to the organization? A) Opportunities and Threats. B) Strengths and Weaknesses. C) Strengths and Opportunities. D) Weaknesses and Threats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strengths and Weaknesses. 52. There has been a drought in South Africa. Which of the PESTLE factors would this fall under? A) Economic. B) Environmental. C) Technological. D) Social. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Environmental. 53. A company's core competencies are part of its: A) External environment. B) PESTLE analysis. C) Strengths in SWOT analysis. D) Opportunities in SWOT analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strengths in SWOT analysis. 54. Retailing occurs wherever goods are: A) A researched and designed. B) B. created or manufactured. C) C. traded or exchanged for other goods. D) D. sold to consumers or the ultimate customer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. sold to consumers or the ultimate customer. 55. How does technology affect a business's customers? A) It influences what they want and need. B) It distracts them from making informed buying decisions. C) It makes them spend more money. D) It emphasizes certain cultural differences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It influences what they want and need. 56. What impact do social factors have on the business environment? A) They can influence consumer behavior and brand perception. B) They only affect employee relations. C) They are only relevant to non-profit organizations. D) They have no effect on business operations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They can influence consumer behavior and brand perception. 57. Trade restrictions have just been lifted, allowing your company to expand trade globally, A) Technological Factor. B) Economic Factor. C) Social Factor. D) Political Factor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Factor. 58. INDIA comes under? A) Market economy. B) Mixed Econmoy. C) Planned economy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mixed Econmoy. 59. What are internal environmental factors? A) Factors like value system, mission, and human resources. B) Only external factors affecting business. C) Market trends and customer preferences. D) Government regulations and policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Factors like value system, mission, and human resources. 60. How to prepare yourself for the future? A) Develop new skillsets. 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