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Social Science: Economics and Business

Description: This quiz covers various concepts related to Economics and Business, including economic principles, business operations, and financial management.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the fundamental economic problem that societies face?

  1. Scarcity of resources

  2. Overabundance of resources

  3. Inequality of resource distribution

  4. Lack of technological advancement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fundamental economic problem is the scarcity of resources relative to the unlimited wants and needs of society.

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of resources and profit-driven production?

  1. Capitalism

  2. Socialism

  3. Communism

  4. Mixed economy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of resources and the pursuit of profit.

What is the role of entrepreneurs in a market economy?

  1. They innovate and introduce new products and services.

  2. They manage and operate businesses.

  3. They provide financial capital to businesses.

  4. They regulate economic activity.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in driving economic growth and innovation by introducing new products and services.

What is the primary function of a central bank in a country?

  1. To regulate the money supply

  2. To set interest rates

  3. To manage government finances

  4. To supervise commercial banks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A central bank's primary function is to regulate the money supply and maintain price stability.

What is the purpose of a balance sheet in financial accounting?

  1. To show the company's financial position at a specific point in time

  2. To record the company's revenues and expenses over a period of time

  3. To calculate the company's profit or loss for a period of time

  4. To project the company's future financial performance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

Which of the following is a primary goal of marketing?

  1. To increase brand awareness

  2. To generate leads and sales

  3. To build customer loyalty

  4. To improve customer satisfaction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A primary goal of marketing is to generate leads and sales for a business.

What is the term for the process of dividing a business's activities into specialized units?

  1. Delegation

  2. Outsourcing

  3. Departmentalization

  4. Centralization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Departmentalization is the process of dividing a business's activities into specialized units.

Which of the following is a type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company?

  1. Stock

  2. Bond

  3. Mutual fund

  4. Certificate of deposit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stock represents ownership in a company and entitles the holder to a share of the company's profits.

What is the term for the process of evaluating and selecting the best course of action among several alternatives?

  1. Decision-making

  2. Problem-solving

  3. Risk assessment

  4. Strategic planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decision-making is the process of evaluating and selecting the best course of action among several alternatives.

Which of the following is a type of economic resource that is used to produce goods and services?

  1. Labor

  2. Capital

  3. Land

  4. Entrepreneurship


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Labor, capital, land, and entrepreneurship are all types of economic resources used to produce goods and services.

What is the term for the total amount of money in circulation in an economy?

  1. Money supply

  2. Gross domestic product

  3. Inflation rate

  4. Unemployment rate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Money supply refers to the total amount of money in circulation in an economy.

Which of the following is a type of market structure characterized by a single seller?

  1. Monopoly

  2. Oligopoly

  3. Perfect competition

  4. Monopolistic competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A monopoly is a market structure characterized by a single seller.

What is the term for the process of combining two or more companies into a single entity?

  1. Merger

  2. Acquisition

  3. Consolidation

  4. Amalgamation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A merger is the process of combining two or more companies into a single entity.

Which of the following is a type of financial statement that summarizes a company's financial performance over a period of time?

  1. Income statement

  2. Balance sheet

  3. Cash flow statement

  4. Statement of retained earnings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An income statement summarizes a company's financial performance over a period of time.

What is the term for the process of increasing the efficiency of a business's operations?

  1. Productivity improvement

  2. Cost reduction

  3. Process optimization

  4. Lean manufacturing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Productivity improvement refers to the process of increasing the efficiency of a business's operations.

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