This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Commerce > Business Studies > Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does the business environment refer to? A) The total of all external and internal factors that influence a business's operations. B) Only the external factors affecting a business. C) Only the internal factors affecting a business. D) The financial performance of a business. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The total of all external and internal factors that influence a business's operations. 2. Apa istilah yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan intensitas persaingan dalam suatu industri? A) Jenuh pasar. B) Intensitas persaingan yang kompetitif. C) Faktor persaingan. D) Kompetitivitas pasar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intensitas persaingan yang kompetitif. 3. What is the significance of the business environment? A) It standardizes business practices. B) It eliminates competition. C) It restricts market entry. D) It helps in identifying business opportunities. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It helps in identifying business opportunities. 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of social mobility? A) Horizontal. B) Upward. C) Vertical. D) Circular. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Circular. 5. Which of the following is a likely effect on a business, of increasing tax rates for both individuals and businesses? A) Increase in sales and increase in expenses. B) Decrease in sales and increase in expenses. C) Decrease in sales and decrease in expenses. D) Increase in sales and decrease in expenses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decrease in sales and increase in expenses. 6. Bond paper, envelopes, folders are examples of ..... A) Materials. B) Technology. C) Equipment. D) Tools. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Materials. 7. This is an example of economic environment A) Changes in technology. B) Expectations of society. C) Change in exchange rate. D) Change in government's rules and regulations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Change in exchange rate. 8. Which one of the following is NOT an external influence A) Minimum wage laws. B) The size of the workforce. C) Health and Safety regulations. D) Bank interest rates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The size of the workforce. 9. What does the 'S' in SMART goals stand for? A) Specific. B) Special. C) Safe. D) Smart. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specific. 10. ..... is an economic system based on the principal of free enterprise A) Capitalism. B) Socialism. C) Mixed economy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Capitalism. 11. How do demographic changes influence tourism trends? A) Demographic changes only affect local tourism, not international travel. B) Demographic changes influence tourism trends by altering travel preferences, destinations, and spending patterns. C) Demographic changes have no impact on tourism trends. D) Tourism trends are solely determined by economic factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Demographic changes influence tourism trends by altering travel preferences, destinations, and spending patterns. 12. What is considered the most crucial component of the internal environment? A) Shareholder dividends. B) Marketing resources. C) Human resources. D) Technological assets. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Human resources. 13. In Porter's Five Forces, the 'threat of new entrants' relates to: A) Barriers to entry. B) Switching costs. C) Substitutes. D) Buyer power. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Barriers to entry. 14. A company's strong brand name is considered a: A) Weakness. B) Opportunity. C) Strength. D) Threat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strength. 15. Name three components of the external business environment. A) Cultural factors. B) Economic factors, social factors, technological factors. C) Political factors. D) Environmental factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Economic factors, social factors, technological factors. 16. What can legal factors include? A) Laws and regulations such as taxation, employment, contracts, immigration. B) Marketing strategies and consumer behavior. C) Technological advancements and innovations. D) Environmental policies and sustainability. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Laws and regulations such as taxation, employment, contracts, immigration. 17. A Manager who knows how to perform the specific kind of work being performed in an organisation has ..... skills. A) Planning. B) Technical. C) Diagnostic. D) Decision Making. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diagnostic. 18. Which market involves buying and selling shares in public companies A) Labour market. B) Financial market. C) Stock market. D) Retail market. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stock market. 19. What is an example of a political risk that businesses might face? A) Government instability. B) Technological innovation. C) Social media trends. D) Fluctuating exchange rates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Government instability. 20. Fundamental right of education for 6 to 14 year olds is A) Article 51 A. B) Article 21 A. C) Article 31 A. D) Article 41 A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Article 21 A. 21. In today's world, the flow of goods and services is not only cheap and fast, but reliable and secure. You can order anything you wish from any part of the world. Internet has been connecting people without any limitations or boundaries in the way of doing business. Identify the concept being described in the above lines. A) Globalization. B) Demonetization. C) Privatization. D) Liberalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Globalization. 22. List the main components of the business environment. A) Economic, social and cultural, political and legal, technological, competitive. B) Cultural, technological and legal, economic, operational, managerial. C) Geographical, social and ethical, regulatory, digital, market. D) Environmental, historical and cultural, financial, operational, strategic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Economic, social and cultural, political and legal, technological, competitive. 23. What impact does corporate social responsibility have on a company's reputation? A) Corporate social responsibility can enhance a company's reputation by demonstrating commitment to ethical practices and community engagement. B) Corporate social responsibility is primarily a marketing tool with no real impact. C) Corporate social responsibility only benefits the company's employees. D) Corporate social responsibility has no effect on a company's reputation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Corporate social responsibility can enhance a company's reputation by demonstrating commitment to ethical practices and community engagement. 24. What is a weakness in a business? A) A strong market position. B) An opportunity for growth. C) A positive attribute. D) A negative point. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A negative point. 25. What is the main objective of the EXIM policy in India? A) To promote small scale industries. B) To regulate labor laws. C) To encourage foreign trade. D) To control inflation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To encourage foreign trade. 26. What are the factors contributing to the growth of Indian industries in the global market? A) Language barriers. B) Trade restrictions. C) Low production costs. D) Availability of skilled labor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Availability of skilled labor. 27. One of the biggest barriers that separates countries/regions is A) Brain drain. B) Language differences. C) Technology. D) Methods of travel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Language differences. 28. A project manager has discovered that a key supplier may not be able to meet their contractual obligations due to new trade restrictions. What is the best course of action for the project manager? A) Immediately terminate the contract with the supplier. B) Seek legal advice on how to proceed with the supplier. C) Develop a contingency plan and explore alternative suppliers. D) Wait for the supplier to resolve the issue on their own. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Develop a contingency plan and explore alternative suppliers. 29. These are not parts of the macro environment: A) Vision. B) Competitors. C) Costumers. D) Economy, demography. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Economy, demography. 30. The process of measuring or comparing one's own products, services, and practices with those of the recognized industry leaders in order to identify areas for improvement. A) C. Benchmarking. B) A. SWOT Analysis. C) B. PESTEL Analysis. D) D Porter's Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. Benchmarking. 31. How can tourism businesses adapt to changing consumer preferences? A) By reducing prices significantly. B) By conducting market research, offering personalized experiences, embracing technology, promoting sustainability, and enhancing customer engagement. C) By ignoring customer feedback. D) By limiting marketing efforts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By conducting market research, offering personalized experiences, embracing technology, promoting sustainability, and enhancing customer engagement. 32. Can brand loyalty create significant barriers for new entrants in an industry? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 33. Apa faktor kunci dalam memahami lingkungan bisnis? A) Fokus hanya pada proses internal. B) Evaluasi kompetisi. C) Meminimalkan umpan balik pelanggan. D) Mengabaikan tren. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evaluasi kompetisi. 34. During a Model United Nations conference, Zajeeba and Rupesh are discussing which organizations play an important role in the enforcement of international law alongside states. What is their conclusion? A) Private corporations. B) Local governments. C) Individual citizens. D) Non-governmental organizations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Non-governmental organizations. 35. Which of the following is an internal factor influencing change in a business? A) Organisational culture. B) Government regulations. C) Economic conditions. D) Technological advancements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organisational culture. 36. The economic system that adopts the fewest new ideas or improvements is: A) C. socialist. B) B. market. C) A communist. D) D. traditional. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. traditional. 37. Which economic sector would manufacturing of Cream Soda and Sprite be part of? A) Secondary. B) Primary. C) Quinary. D) Tertiary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Secondary. 38. The Hawthorne Effect argues that: A) The more attention given to someone, the more likely that their behaviour will change. B) Every person has a strong desire to realise their fullest potential. C) Managers must use a more authoritarian management style to deal with employees who dislike work. D) Organisations are complex entities made up of people, task and technologies that interact with the larger environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The more attention given to someone, the more likely that their behaviour will change. 39. Demonetization was launched on 1st November 2016 A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. When the prices of iPhones increase, the quantity of iPhones offered for sale will increase. This is an example of the law of: A) A equilibrium. B) D. supply. C) C. shortage. D) B. production. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. supply. 41. Reduction in custom duties A) Liberalisation. B) Privatisation. C) Globalisation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Globalisation. 42. An invitation to treat is a kind of offer A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 43. Pertumbuhan yangsaling berkaitan dengan ekonomi, budaya, dan populasi dunia, yang disebabkan olehperdagangan lintas batas antar barang dan jasa, teknologi, arus investasi, manusia, dan informasi. A) Retreats. B) Rencana Jangka Panjang. C) Peluang. D) Globalisasi. E) Perdagangan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Globalisasi. 44. What is a common interest of employees as stakeholders? A) A) High-quality products. B) B) Return on investment. C) C) Job security. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) Job security. 45. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an organisation? A) To use digital systems. B) To make profit only. C) To provide products, services, or both. D) To employ staff. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide products, services, or both. 46. A challenge related to a natural disaster is a factor in the ..... business environment. A) Micro. B) Market. C) Macro. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Macro. 47. Which factor of the External Operating Environment is affected when a rival business makes changes to its product or pricing? A) Competitors. B) Customers. C) Suppliers. D) Interest Groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Competitors. 48. An increase in the inflation rate affects businesses by: A) Reducing cost of production. B) Increasing cost of goods and services. C) Reducing competition. D) Lowering interest rates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Increasing cost of goods and services. 49. Which macro environmental factors impact the level of consumer confidence and spending due to inflation and interest rates? A) Socio-Cultural Factors. B) Economic Factors. C) Environmental Factors. D) Legal Factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Economic Factors. 50. When did government of India make an announcement regarding demonetisation of rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes? A) November 8, 2016. B) November 5, 2016. C) November 9, 2016. D) November 6, 2016. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) November 8, 2016. 51. What is environmental scanning in the context of tourism? A) A strategy for increasing hotel occupancy. B) A technique for managing tourist behavior. C) Environmental scanning in tourism is the process of analyzing external factors that affect the industry. D) A method for promoting tourism destinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Environmental scanning in tourism is the process of analyzing external factors that affect the industry. 52. What is a want that can be satisfied by spending money to consume a good, service, or leisure activity? A) A economic. B) B. limited. C) C. noneconomic. D) D. unlimited. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A economic. 53. Last five year plan period is A) 12th 2012-2017. B) 13th 2017-2022. C) 11th 2007-2012. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12th 2012-2017. 54. Which of the following best describes the term 'trend' with regards to societal attitudes? A) A decline in customer awareness of the negative contributions of large businesses to society. B) The bottom line of a business's financial statements. C) The boycotting of a company's products. D) The general direction in which people's attitudes or behaviour in society is developing or changing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The general direction in which people's attitudes or behaviour in society is developing or changing. 55. Micro-environment includes all of the following EXCEPT: A) Trade unions. B) Suppliers. C) Customers. D) Technological innovations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Technological innovations. 56. Demonetisation had direct impact on A) Social Enviornment. B) Political Environment. C) Economic Environment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Economic Environment. 57. An aging population, changes in family structure, lifestyle changes, societal trends, higher education levels, diversity in the workplace are examples of which macro environmental factors? A) Legal Factors. B) Socio-Cultural Factors. C) Environmental Factors. D) Economic Factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Socio-Cultural Factors. 58. Which of the following EU legal documents are binding exclusively on those states, companies or individuals to whom they are addressed? A) Directives. B) Decisions. C) Recommendations. D) Regulations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decisions. 59. Which of the following would NOT be a support service generally provided by an accountant? A) Advice on registering intellectual property. B) Lodging of BAS statements. C) Seeking advice regarding taxation issues. D) Lodging income tax returns to the ATO. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Advice on registering intellectual property. 60. It is a form of business organizations usually owned by one person, usually, the individual who has day-to-day responsibility for running the business. A) Sole Proprietorship. B) Partnership. C) Incorporation. D) Corporation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sole Proprietorship. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesCommerce QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 1Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 2Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 4Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 5Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 6Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 7Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 8Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 3 Business Environment Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books