Category: Business Studies

Business Studies Multiple Choice Question – 6 January 2019

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Bob set up Bob’s Musical Fun (BMF). BMF is a high street shop that sells only rare vinyl records. BMF also takes bookings for a number of local bands. The customer asks BMF for a band that plays a particular type of music and BMF finds a band that suits the request. Bob needs a loan to expand his business. As BMF is an established business, the bank agreed to a loan with an interest rate of 6.0%.

Which ONE of the following would improve the competitiveness of BMF against other local music shops?

Select ONE answer:

  1. Offering advice on rare records
  2. Reducing opening hours
  3. A new competitor opens in the local area
  4. Advertising on national television

 

Show the workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple choice question is suitable for Business Studies KS4 & KS3 classes

The answer is 1:

  1. Offer advice on rare records – is correct because giving advice on rare records enables MME to compete with other music shops that do not offer this service.
  2. Reduce opening hours – is not correct because it reduces the opportunities for the customer to buy.
  3. A new competitor opens in the local area – is not correct because a new competitor would reduce the competitiveness of MME.
  4. Advertise on national television – is not correct because national television would not be appropriate for local music shops.

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Business Studies Multiple Choice Question – 5 January 2019

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Which ONE of the following is a reason why a sole trader would become a private limited company?

Select ONE answer:

  1. The business will have unlimited liability
  2. The business can keep financial records confidential
  3. Shareholders are liable for all debts
  4. Increased ability to raise finance

 

Show the workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple choice question is suitable for Business Studies KS4 & KS3 classes

The answer is 4:

  1. The business will have unlimited liability – is not correct because the Ltd company does have limited liability.
  2. Can keep financial records confidential – is not correct because the Ltd company has to publish accounts.
  3. Shareholders are liable for all debts – is not correct because shareholders are only liable for the amount they invest.
  4. Increased ability to raise finance – is correct because the Ltd company can sell shares to raise finance.

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Business Studies Multiple Choice Question – 4 January 2019

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Which ONE of the following is a reason why a sole trader would become a private limited company?

Select ONE answer:

  1. The business will have unlimited liability
  2. The risk of losing personal assets is reduced
  3. The business can keep financial records confidential
  4. Shareholders are liable for all debts

 

Show the workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Business Studies KS4 & KS3 classes

The answer is 2:

  1. The business will have unlimited liability – is not correct because a Ltd company does have limited liability.
  2. The risk of losing personal assets is reduced – is correct because for a Ltd company the risks are lower than a sole trader due to limited liability.
  3. Can keep financial records confidential – is not correct because a Ltd company has to publish accounts.
  4. Shareholders are liable for all debts – is not correct because shareholders are only liable for the amount they invest.

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Business Studies Multiple Choice Question – 3 January 2019

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Which ONE of the following is an example of a market segment for a computer games shop?

Select ONE answer:

  1. Rival computer games shop
  2. Computer games adverts
  3. Market research on computer games
  4. Teenagers who play computer games

 

Show the workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple choice question is suitable for Business Studies KS4 & KS3 classes

The answer is 4:

  1. Rival computer games shop – is not correct because it is not a market segment.
  2. Computer games adverts – is not correct because it is not a market segment.
  3. Market research on computer games – is not correct because it is not a market segment.
  4. Teenagers who play computer games – is correct because it is part of a market segmented by age.

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Business Studies Multiple Choice Question – 2 January 2019

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Which ONE of the following is an example of a market segment for a computer games shop?

Select ONE answer:

  1. Rival computer games shop
  2. Members of a computer club
  3. Computer games adverts
  4. Market research on computer games

 

Show the workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Business Studies KS4 & KS3 classes

The answer is 2:

  1. Rival computer games shop – is not correct because it is not a market segment.
  2. Members of a computer club – is not correct because members of a computer club are a segment by interest.
  3. Computer games adverts – is not correct because it is not a market segment.
  4. Market research on computer games – is not correct because it is not a market segment

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