Unit 3 - Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18
Someone who uses intellectual property without the permission of the owner is referred to as a(n): A. infringer. B. arbitrator. C. defaulter. D. retainer.
A. infringer.
A person or other entity filing a lawsuit is known as _____. A. plaintiff B. defendant C. sole proprietor D. retainer
A. plaintiff
_____ refers to money that is owed to a business by its customers who purchased a product on credit. A. Pledging receivable B. Accounts receivable C. Factoring receivable D. Accounts payable
B. Accounts receivable
Which of the following is a form of personal gift? A. Tax credits B. Free use C. Grants D. Tax abatements
B. Free use
A(n) _____ is the name under which a business is operated. A. patent B. assumed name C. trademark D. copyright
B. assumed name
General partnerships are similar to limited partnerships in that: A. both don't require government permission to be set up. B. both dissolve when their respective partnership mix changes. C. both impose double taxation of income and business to individual partners. D. both must have at least one general partner and one limited partner.
B. both dissolve when their respective partnership mix changes.
The _____ methods define utility as being the net cash inflows that the asset will produce. A. residual income valuation B. discounted cash flow valuation C. inventory valuation D. pre-money valuation
B. discounted cash flow valuation
Jacob often manipulates charges on his travel expenses to indicate higher amounts when he travels for the company he works for. Trent, the accounts manager, accepts fake bills and assists Jacob in deceiving the company. They split the profits made this way. This is an example of theft by: A. adverse possession. B. employee collusion. C. employee nonfeasance. D. vendor fraud.
B. employee collusion.
A long-term rental in which ownership of the asset never passes to the person paying for the lease is called a(n) _____ lease. A. leveraged B. operating C. finance D. capital
B. operating
The most common form of institutional gift financing is in the form of _____. A. state loans B. reduced taxes C. state grants D. donated capital
B. reduced taxes
Which of the following goals need to be addressed for extending credit to customers? A. Getting as many customers as possible B. Arranging a loan and making regular payments of interest C. Keeping the number of bad accounts as low as possible D. Increasing the time between a credit sale and cash receipt
C. Keeping the number of bad accounts as low as possible
_____ ratios measure the relative risk that a business setback could cause bankruptcy. A. Liquidity B. Gross margin C. Leverage D. Profitability
C. Leverage
Which of the following dispute resolution methods is the least expensive and much faster to complete? A. Litigation B. Arbitration C. Mediation D. Piercing the veil
C. Mediation
After successfully operating for five years, Tina plans to sell her computer service center. Which of the following would be Tina's main financial management need as she exits the business through sale? A. Obtaining increasing amounts of cash inflows B. Building her wealth and conserving assets C. Optimizing capital structure for profits D. Conserving the money that the business has
C. Optimizing capital structure for profits
_____ are laws and regulations that specify the requirements of taxation. A. Tax charts B. Tax slabs C. Tax codes D. Tax exempts
C. Tax codes
Which of the following is true of insuring the property of a business? A. All the value of a property has insurable value. B. The value of land is the most commonly insured property. C. The value of the historical significance of a building often cannot be insured. D. The lower the deductible, the lower the policy premium payments will be.
C. The value of the historical significance of a building often cannot be insured.
A _____ is a unit recognized as having rights and duties apart from the owners of the company. A. retainer B. utility patent C. legal entity D. sole proprietorship
C. legal entity
Consider a product that costs $5 to make, and is sold for $15. What is the productivity ratio? A. 2:1 B. 1:1 C. 1:3 D. 3:1
D. 3:1
______ occurs when the owner of real property does not enforce property rights and allows a nonowner to use the property as if it were his or her own. A. Abandonment B. Accession C. Property liability D. Adverse possession
D. Adverse possession
Which of the following is a benefit of leasing? A. It is usually much easier to replace owned assets than it is to replace leased assets. B. The cost of leasing an asset is less than the cost of purchasing it. C. There are no restrictions on the use, maintenance, and disposal of leased assets. D. An asset can be leased at a very low down payment.
D. An asset can be leased at a very low down payment.
_____ are assets that are expected to provide economic benefits for periods of time greater than one year. A. Accounts receivables B. Hard assets C. Contingent assets D. Capital assets
D. Capital assets
_____ measures the extent to which a business can meet its obligations for the long haul. A. Profitability ratio B. Current ratio C. Return on investment D. Debt-to-equity ratio
D. Debt-to-equity ratio
_____ repay employers for losses caused by dishonest or negligent employees. A. Credit insurance B. Business interruption insurance C. Surety bonds D. Fidelity bonds
D. Fidelity bonds
_____ refers to laws and governmental rules that limit the freedom of business owners to manage their businesses as they please. A. Employee branding B. Benchmarking C. Arraignment D. Regulation of the workplace
D. Regulation of the workplace
_____ refers to earnings of the business that are taxed once with the owners paying the taxes. A. Pass through taxation B. Double taxation C. Check the box taxation D. Single taxation
D. Single taxation
Which of the following forms of business requires no government permission to set up? A. Limited partnerships B. C Corporation C. Professional corporation D. Sole proprietorship
D. Sole proprietorship
Which of the following types of business form is the most popular for start-ups? A. Limited partnerships B. S corporations C. Professional corporations D. Sole proprietorship
D. Sole proprietorship
_____ are programs designed to report on a user's keystrokes or data, or give remote control of a PC to others. A. Hubs B. Firewalls C. Viruses D. Spyware
D. Spyware
Which of the following acts provide training for workers who are injured on the job? A. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 B. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 C. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 D. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
D. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The most common type of disability coverage is _____ which provides funds to the business to purchase the ownership position of a disabled partner. A. life insurance B. medical insurance C. credit insurance D. buyout insurance
D. buyout insurance
A grant by the U.S. government to an inventor for an idea that is new, useful, and nonobvious, giving the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, or sell his or her idea is called a: A. trade secret. B. copyright. C. trademark. D. patent.
D. patent.
A system of recording the receipt and sale of each item as it occurs is called a _____. A. micro inventory B. periodic inventory C. just-in-time inventory D. perpetual inventory
D. perpetual inventory
Restaurants, clothing retailers, barbers, and beauticians face relatively low risks of loss from nonpayment because: A. most customers prefer making upfront payments for such products and services. B. few people have credit cards which limits their ability to buy products. C. they only offer credit to loyal customers who they are sure will repay the amount. D. most of them provide credit only by accepting credit cards, which reduces the risk of nonpayment.
D. most of them provide credit only by accepting credit cards, which reduces the risk of nonpayment.
The process of transforming materials, labor, and energy into goods or services is termed as _____. A. feedback B. outflow C. benchmarking D. operations
D. operations
In _____, the earnings of the business are distributed to the business owners and those owners pay individual tax on the earnings. A. check the box taxation B. double taxation C. single taxation D. pass through taxation
D. pass through taxation
Giving a third party legal rights to debts owed by the business in order to provide assurance that borrowed money will be repaid is called _____. A. operating leases B. factoring receivables C. capital leases D. pledging receivables
D. pledging receivables
The weighted average cost (WAC) refers to: A. a legal reduction in taxes by the government. B. the average equity capital costs incurred by a firm per year. C. the percentage cost of obtaining future funds. D. the expected average future cost of funds.
D. the expected average future cost of funds.
Responsibility for the actions of another is referred to as: A. direct liability. B. limited liability. C. exculpatory clause. D. vicarious liability.
D. vicarious liability.
A(n) _____ is part of a contract in which a party intentionally gives up legal rights or claims. A. retainer B. easement C. arraignment D. waiver
D. waiver
Which of the following forms of business is the easiest to set up? A. A limited liability company B. A corporation C. An S corporation D. A general partnership
A. A limited liability company
Which of the following statements is true regarding a trademark? A. A trademark can sometimes also function as a service mark. B. A trademark once granted lasts for 25 years. C. A trademark can only be renewed every 5 years. D. A trademark is not an exclusive right to its creator.
A. A trademark can sometimes also function as a service mark.
Which of the following is not generally considered to be very useful for any purpose other than accounting and income taxes? A. Book value B. Salvage value C. Replacement value D. Disposal value
A. Book value
After being in business for 24 months, Paul's auto spare parts company Chromson Inc. grows to a relatively stable size. Which of the following would be Paul's primary financial management need at this stage? A. Building owner's wealth B. Clearing all debts C. Implementing bootstrapping techniques D. Establishing internal control over assets
A. Building owner's wealth
_____ is a choice LLCs can make on their tax returns to be taxed as a corporation or a partnership. A. Check the box taxation B. Double taxation C. Pass through taxation D. Single taxation
A. Check the box taxation
The _____ is a series of acts by Congress that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. A. Civil Rights Act of 1991 B. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 C. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 D. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A. Civil Rights Act of 1991
Ted's business, situated near the Missouri River, was partially destroyed when the river overflowed after a deluge. Which of the following measures would've helped Ted minimize the effect of the flood from interrupting the operations of his business? A. Creating provisions for subcontracting work B. Developing an informal code of ethics for all employees to follow C. Ensuring that all employees have easy access to all assets D. Securing valuable assets from low-level employees
A. Creating provisions for subcontracting work
_____ is a measure of how much money can be made available to pay obligations within the fiscal year. A. Current ratio B. Return on investment C. Return on equity D. Profitability ratio
A. Current ratio
_____ is the source of the largest amount of employee theft. A. Employee collusion B. Employee intoxication C. Adverse possession D. Employee nonfeasance
A. Employee collusion
_____ refers to the filing made with a state(s) in which the business operates disclosing the trade name or assumed name of the business along with the owners of the business. A. Fictitious name filing B. Evidential name filing C. Incorporation D. Adverse possession
A. Fictitious name filing
_____ refers to the value of a business that exceeds the sum of the value of all individual assets but that cannot be sold separately from the business. A. Goodwill B. Collateral C. Inventory D. Debt
A. Goodwill
Martha got billed by her lawyer for 40 minutes of consultation. Which of the following ways did the lawyer charge Martha? A. Hourly fee B. Flat fee C. Contingency fee D. Retainer
A. Hourly fee
_____ are persons working to achieve a certain goal without being subjected to substantial controls by another. A. Independent contractors B. Partners C. Defendants D. Retainers
A. Independent contractors
____ is the determination of the amount of assets held by the firm for sale or production. A. Inventory valuation B. Capital budgeting C. Factoring D. Depreciation
A. Inventory valuation
Which of the following is a disadvantage of providing credit to customers? A. It delays the receipt of cash. B. It decreases the sales revenue. C. It lowers the chances of repeat business. D. It increases the cost of selling.
A. It delays the receipt of cash.
Which of these is a disadvantage of a corporation? A. It incurs relatively high incorporation fees and high taxes. B. It requires its owners to have unlimited liability to the firm's debt. C. It is considered a separate, legal entity from its owner. D. It is automatically terminated upon the death of its owner.
A. It incurs relatively high incorporation fees and high taxes.
Which of the following is true of a limited liability company (LLC)? A. It is not always subject to double taxation. B. It is relatively difficult to set up and tough to maintain once started. C. It does not have the option of single taxation. D. It cannot have more than one owner.
A. It is not always subject to double taxation.
Which of the following is true of the ADA Technical Assistance Program? A. It provides specific advice to a business concerning how to comply with the pertinent requirements. B. It provides inspection of the workplace to determine compliance. C. It provides affirmation services to all businesses. D. It provides its services only to large businesses that have more than 500 employees.
A. It provides specific advice to a business concerning how to comply with the pertinent requirements.
_____ is the most common kind of coverage on key persons of a business. A. Life insurance B. Health insurance C. Dental insurance D. Credit insurance
A. Life insurance
_____ ratios measure the business's ability to pay debts and expenses that are due in the current accounting period. A. Liquidity B. Profitability C. Activity D. Leverage
A. Liquidity
Which of the following is a formal dispute resolution method that operates using the court system, typically with a lawyer representing each party? A. Litigation B. Arbitration C. Mediation D. Possession
A. Litigation
Which of the following steps would help decrease business risks? A. Making specific plans for and arrangements to deal with foreseeable events B. Assuming employees will follow basic workplace etiquettes without a written code of conduct C. Ensuring employees have easy access to valuable assets D. Having separate codes of conduct for employees at different tiers of the management
A. Making specific plans for and arrangements to deal with foreseeable events
Which of the following refers to a part of a contract in which a person agrees not to open a certain type of business or seek employment doing certain things in a particular area for a period of time? A. Noncompete clause B. Exculpatory clause C. Hold harmless clause D. Interstate clause
A. Noncompete clause
Which of the following should be included in an employee contract for a key employee? A. Offer rewards for providing adequate termination notice B. Specify that the employee must work at the organization for a minimum of two years C. Detail the consequences of insubordination within the workplace D. Encourage employees to poach clients from competitors
A. Offer rewards for providing adequate termination notice
Which of the following is true with regard to pricing of legal services? A. Pricing of legal services is based on supply and demand. B. Being diplomatic with the attorney is not at all recommended in negotiations on the issue of pricing. C. The attorney's fee schedule in all four types of pricing of services is non-negotiable. D. Pricing of legal services is mainly constant and fixed.
A. Pricing of legal services is based on supply and demand.
The two largest governmental grant programs that are specifically intended for small business are: A. SBIR and STTR. B. SBA and SBDC. C. EDA and DBED. D. EDA and SBA.
A. SBIR and STTR
Julia recently set up a factory that manufactures shoes. To ensure that her business complies with the basic OSHA regulations, which of the following steps should she take? A. She must provide medical examinations for all her employees. B. She must set up a system that reports any workplace accident within 72 hours. C. She must request the Technical Assistance Program to conduct an inspection of her factory. D. She must make her employees aware of all the EEOC rules that pertain to her business.
A. She must provide medical examinations for all her employees.
Which of the following is one of the disadvantages of the return on investment (ROI) analysis? A. The profits received are not the same as cash. B. The calculations involved in the method are complex. C. It does not consider annual profits in its calculations. D. It does not rely on accounting information with which investors are comfortable.
A. The profits received are not the same as cash.
____ insurance is normally included in insurance on physical assets. A. Theft B. Credit C. Intellectual property D. Safety
A. Theft
Which of the following is true of financing small businesses? A. There are several resources available for financing start-ups. B. Funding is only important when a business is just starting. C. A business has fixed financial goals in all stages of its development. D. The most popular source of financing for start-ups is from commercial banks.
A. There are several resources available for financing start-ups.
Which of the following represents the problem with legal protection methods for intellectual property? A. There is no governmental agency that will assist small business owners in maintaining their legal rights. B. The cost of legal protection for intellectual property is so high that it is practically useless for a small business owner. C. Legal protection methods for intellectual property are primarily "reserved" for large businesses. D. Legal protection methods can only be offered for tangible property and not intellectual property. E. Holding legal rights to intellectual property provides the owner solely with grounds to pursue lawsuits against infringement.
A. There is no governmental agency that will assist small business owners in maintaining their legal rights.
Which of the following is true of government agencies that issue grants? A. They publish RFPs that specify the conditions of a grant. B. They require each business to create a proposal using formats that best fits the business. C. They only provide funding after a long evaluation of applications which generally takes over a year to process. D. They are unstructured and prefer informal approaches from companies.
A. They publish RFPs that specify the conditions of a grant.
Which of these is an advantage of sole proprietorship? A. Unique tax advantages B. Longer life because the business and owner are legally the same C. Owner's liability for the firm's debt limited to his or her investment in it D. Ease of raising large amounts of capital
A. Unique tax advantages
_____ refers to the fixed, determinable period of utility of an asset. A. Useful life B. Salvage value C. Payback period D. Disposal value
A. Useful life
Which of the following is true of insurance coverages? A. Vehicle liability insurance is mandated by the legislatures of all the states and territories of the United States. B. Workers' compensation insurance is mandatory in all the states and territories of the United States. C. Industries and businesses that have frequent seasonal layoffs pay lower amounts of unemployment premiums than do those that have stable employment. D. A fixed amount of unemployment insurance is collected from all industries.
A. Vehicle liability insurance is mandated by the legislatures of all the states and territories of the United States.
Document setting forth information about a limited liability company that is filed with the state to establish an LLC is referred to as _____. A. articles of organization B. subcontract C. charter D. operating agreement
A. articles of organization
A _____ is a computer-readable tag that is unique to each item of the inventory. A. bar code B. copyright C. patent D. trademark
A. bar code
The level of probability that the future economic state of the business will be worse than expected is referred to as _____. A. business risk B. economic certainty C. business continuity D. business amortization
A. business risk
A lease in which at the end of the lease period the asset becomes the property of the lessee, possibly with an additional payment is called a(n) _____ lease. A. capital B. leveraged C. direct D. operating
A. capital
The direct cost incurred in using an asset for the purpose for which it was intended is termed as _____. A. cost of operating B. cost of owning C. whole of life cost D. cost of disposition
A. cost of operating
Operations management is primarily concerned with: A. directing and controlling. B. planning and organizing. C. staffing and planning. D. controlling and organizing.
A. directing and controlling.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act makes it illegal to: A. discriminate against people who are older than 40 years of age. B. employ minors at a workplace. C. provide preferential treatment to employees over 50 years of age. D. provide work opportunities to school students.
A. discriminate against people who are older than 40 years of age.
Selling the rights to collect accounts receivable to an entity outside the business is called _____. A. factoring B. pledging C. reconciling D. outsourcing
A. factoring
The price at which goods and services are bought and sold between willing sellers and buyers in an arm's-length transaction is called a _____. A. fair market value B. disposal value C. replacement value D. book value
A. fair market value
Uncertainty of returns in a business is referred to as _____. A. financial risk B. accelerated cash-out C. overpayment D. collateral
A. financial risk
In the lease agreement signed by Arthur Fraser, a _____ clause exempts him from paying any restitution in case he causes accidental damage on the property. Which of the following types of contractual clauses protects Arthur Fraser from paying for such damages? A. hold harmless B. exculpatory C. noncompete D. power of sale
A. hold harmless
In general, all forms of business organization can be categorized based on the owners' responsibilities for the organization's liabilities, and _____. A. how the business is taxed B. how the business is financed C. the business's target market D. whether it is a manufacturing or service organization
A. how the business is taxed
When debt increases as a percentage of total investment, the value of the firm: A. increases at a decreasing rate. B. decreases at an accelerated rate. C. increases at an accelerated rate. D. decreases at a decreasing rate.
A. increases at a decreasing rate.
The risk from customers primarily arises from: A. injuries suffered while on business property. B. high prices of the products or services. C. discontent with the customer service provided by the business. D. not being provided credit to purchase products.
A. injuries suffered while on business property.
There are two general sources of gift financing: A. institutional and personal. B. friends and family. C. consumer and commercial banks. D. angel and venture investors.
A. institutional and personal.
A charge for the use of money, usually figured as a percentage of the principal is called _____. A. interest B. dividend C. tax D. chargeback
A. interest
A(n) _____ refers to the products that are held for sale to customers. A. inventory B. layaway C. plant D. lock box
A. inventory
The most common mandatory insurance coverage includes: A. liability for damages caused by vehicle accidents. B. liability for loss of sales during recession. C. travel cancellation liability. D. damage at workplace caused by disgruntled employees.
A. liability for damages caused by vehicle accidents.
A(n) _____ refers to a contract among LLC members outlining how the LLC will conduct itself. A. operating agreement B. mission statement C. charter D. articles of incorporation
A. operating agreement
At the _____ stage of a business, the emphasis of financial management is to build owner wealth, to conserve assets, to match cash inflows to outflows, and to maximize the return on capital assets by making optimal investing decisions. A. operations B. exit C. growth D. start-up
A. operations
A(n) _____ is the amount of inventory that results in the minimum cost, considering the cost of lost sales resulting from running out of stock, the number of units sold per day, and the number of days required to receive inventory. A. optimum stocking level B. periodic inventory C. economic order quantity D. micro inventory
A. optimum stocking level
The amount of time it takes a business to earn back the funds it paid out to obtain a capital asset is referred to as the _____. A. payback period B. synodic period C. chargeback period D. grace period
A. payback period
A _____ is the process of physically counting business assets on a set schedule. A. periodic inventory B. perpetual inventory C. just-in-time inventory D. micro inventory
A. periodic inventory
The dissolution of a corporate form, making it back into a sole proprietorship or general partnership, if the court finds that the owner carelessly mixed up personal and business assets or finances is known as: A. piercing the veil. B. adverse possession. C. nonfeasance. D. easement.
A. piercing the veil.
Payment for injury or damage that occurs during the use of a business's products is referred to as _____. A. product liability B. professional immunity C. product immunity D. personal liability
A. product liability
The amount that revenues exceed expenses is referred to as _____. A. profit B. cash flow C. operating margin D. debt
A. profit
Borrowing money is a better alternative to investing additional personal funds because obtaining equity investment from others: A. reduces the potential loss for any single investor. B. allows lesser debt to be included in the capital mix. C. increases the cost of capital for the business. D. increases the weighted average cost (WAC) of the business.
A. reduces the potential loss for any single investor.
Ownership of corporations is established by _____. A. stock certificates B. share agreements C. member share certificates D. partnership share agreements
A. stock certificates
Insurable value is defined as: A. the amount of an asset for which a company will write an insurance policy. B. the entire value of the property of a business. C. the value of the historical significance of a building. D. the amount of fees that a business has to pay to an insurance company.
A. the amount of an asset for which a company will write an insurance policy.
The number one source of financing for small businesses is from _____. A. the owners themselves B. angel investors C. government programs D. banks
A. the owners themselves
Pledging receivables will get an owner about one-half of the amount that can be collected, whereas, factoring can immediately get an owner _____ percent of the amount due. A. 90-95 B. 75-80 C. 40-45 D. 20-25
B. 75-80
_____ is a dispute resolution process held instead of court cases in which both sides present their case to a legal professional. A. Litigation B. Arbitration C. Mediation D. Piercing the veil
B. Arbitration
______ is a contract requirement that works to prevent property owners from deliberately underinsuring. A. Benchmarking B. Co-insurance C. Adverse possession D. Separation of duty
B. Co-insurance
Which of the following types of legal fee does the attorney take a percentage of recovery as his or her fee? A. Statutory fee B. Contingency fee C. Flat fee D. Hourly fee
B. Contingency fee
_____ refers to the percentage expense of obtaining future funds. A. Risk B. Cost of capital C. Rate on investment D. Return on investment
B. Cost of capital
Which of the following is the cost incurred in financing, insuring, taxing, or tracking an asset? A. Acquisition cost B. Cost of owning C. Cost of operating D. Replacement cost
B. Cost of owning
_____ are contractual provisions of insurance policies that specify what risks the insurance company is assuming. A. Internal controls B. Coverages C. Separation of duties D. Premiums
B. Coverages
The computers at a graphics design company were stolen recently. Which of the following insurance that the company holds will repay the losses incurred? A. Product liability insurance B. Crime insurance C. Surety bonds D. Credit insurance
B. Crime insurance
Which of the following is an example of a special type of liability insurance that covers losses from harm caused during the performance of a profession? A. Unemployment insurance B. Errors and omissions insurance C. Disability insurance D. Worker's compensation insurance
B. Errors and omissions insurance
_____ is a measure of the amount of debt relative to total investment. A. Cost of capital B. Financial leverage C. Optimum capital structure D. Financial risk
B. Financial leverage
_____ are programs or pieces of equipment which serve as a barrier between a PC and the Internet. A. Ethernets B. Firewalls C. Hubs D. Spywares
B. Firewalls
Anderson and Anderson is a law firm that has been handed a job to take care of patent issues for Gantar Labs. Anderson and Anderson charges a fixed amount for patent-related cases. Which of the following types of fees will Gantar be paying Anderson and Anderson? A. Hourly fees B. Flat fees C. Retainers D. Contingency fees
B. Flat fees
Which of these arguments would be helpful in deflecting vicarious liability? A. Ignorance B. Independent contractor argument C. Financial inability argument D. Actions are within the scope of agency/employment argument
B. Independent contractor argument
_____ refers to a set of rules and procedures that work to limit the opportunity for employee theft or malfeasance. A. Internal audit B. Internal control C. Malfeasance in office D. Insider trading
B. Internal control
Which of the following is true of partnerships? A. It does not get terminated upon the death of one or more partners. B. It does not allow one partner to obtain bonding protection against the acts of the other partner(s). C. It cannot obtain financial resources from more than one person. D. It does not incur unlimited liability on its partners for the firm's debt.
B. It does not allow one partner to obtain bonding protection against the acts of the other partner(s).
Which of the following is true about sole proprietorship? A. It is the most difficult kind of business form to set up. B. It is not considered as a legal entity separate from its owner. C. It does not incur unlimited liability on its owner. D. It is not supported by any unique tax advantages.
B. It is not considered as a legal entity separate from its owner.
Which of the following is true of co-insurance? A. It is an amount of loss that is specifically excluded by the insurance contract. B. It requires that an owner carry insurance equal to a stated minimum percentage of the market value of their property. C. It results in the decrease of the amount of premium that the insurance company collects from businesses. D. It is the amount of an asset for which a company will write an insurance policy.
B. It requires that an owner carry insurance equal to a stated minimum percentage of the market value of their property.
Walter Bradham, the owner of Bradham Corporation muddled his personal finances with his business accounts. Following a suit into the financial irregularities at Bradham Corporation, a court subjected the Corporation to the decision of piercing the veil. Which of the following course is the court most likely to take in this case? A. It will convert Bradham Corporation into a separate legal entity. B. It will dissolve the corporation into a sole partnership under Bradham. C. It will change Bradham's liability in the business to one that of a limited partner. D. It will hold that Bradham has no personal liability for Bradham Corporation's debt.
B. It will dissolve the corporation into a sole partnership under Bradham.
Which of the following is true of financial management for a business exit? A. Its main emphasis is on conserving what little cash the business has. B. Its main emphasis is on maximizing the value of the business for successors. C. Its main emphasis is to obtain increasing amounts of cash inflows to pay for added inventory. D. Its main emphasis is on increasing amounts of cash inflows to pay for added inventory, productive assets, and employees.
B. Its main emphasis is on maximizing the value of the business for successors.
Which of the following is true of an LLC? A. LLCs are the same as partnerships. B. LLCs have a choice of being taxed as either corporations or partnerships. C. LLCs are a legal form of business that have no flexibility regarding taxes. D. LLCs are the same as S-corporations.
B. LLCs have a choice of being taxed as either corporations or partnerships.
Which of the following is a risk specific to dentists and physicians? A. Business interruption B. Malpractice claims C. Errors and omissions claims D. Product liability claims
B. Malpractice claims
Which of the following is true regarding a small-claims court? A. These courts will only accept cases where the stakes are as large as $50,000 or above. B. Most of these courts are designed so that ordinary citizens can bring their cases in. C. This legal option is only available to entrepreneurs who can afford an attorney. D. These courts are the only recourse for small business owners for litigation.
B. Most of these courts are designed so that ordinary citizens can bring their cases in.
Which of the following is the formula for calculating owner's return on equity (ROE)? A. Net Income/Average Investment B. Net Income/Owner's Equity Investment C. Total Liabilities/Total Owner's Equity D. Total Liabilities/Total Assets
B. Net Income/Owner's Equity Investment
Which one of the following government agencies was created to enforce safety in the workplace? A. EEOC B. OSHA C. SBA D. IRS
B. OSHA
Which of the following should be undertaken in order to reduce a business's exposure to the risk of violating tax regulations? A. Understate revenues and overstate deductible expenses B. Reconcile the cash register tape to the cash register contents every day C. Take cash from the businesses before it is recorded as revenue D. Borrow from tax money in order to make payments to creditors
B. Reconcile the cash register tape to the cash register contents every day
_____ is the cost incurred to substitute one asset with an identical asset. A. Disposal value B. Replacement value C. Fair market value D. Book value
B. Replacement value
Which federal law describes the steps publicly traded businesses must take to protect and provide their key financial information? A. Service Contract Act B. Sarbanes-Oxley Act C. Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act D. Davis-Bacon Act
B. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Martin, an employee at a boutique store, is required to handle store displays and also ensure that all the sales records tally at the end of each business day. However, he committed fraud by recording fake sales and then keeping the products to himself. Which of the following managerial concepts would have helped the store avoid this deception? A. Adverse possession B. Separation of duties C. Accession D. Rule against perpetuities
B. Separation of duties
Which of the following is a protected class established by the EEOC? A. Age B. Sex C. Marital status D. Political affiliation
B. Sex
Crux Inc. and Synapse Inc. are two competing businesses in the same city. They use the services of the same insurance company and have taken the same policy. Crux has a higher deductible than Synapse for the policy. Which of the following statements would be true in this case? A. Both companies are not paying any premium. B. Synapse pays a higher premium than Crux. C. Both the companies pay the same premium. D. Crux pays a higher premium than Synapse.
B. Synapse pays a higher premium than Crux.
Brendon wants to sue Fitness Ace, a leading provider of fitness equipments, for negligence. He approaches Arthur Bailey Group, a law firm, which has good experience in handling product liability claims for victims of exercise equipment failure. Which of the following would be true if the attorney charges Brendon in the form of flat fees? A. The attorney would charge Brendon on an hourly basis. B. The attorney would charge separately for consultation and paperwork. C. The attorney would take a percentage of Brendon's recovery as his or her fee. D. The attorney would take monthly fee and additional fees if circumstances change.
B. The attorney would charge separately for consultation and paperwork.
Depreciation is based on which of the following assumptions? A. The period of utility of an asset is not fixed or determinable. B. The value of an asset declines in a predictable manner over the period of utility. C. The salvage value of an asset will not exist when the depreciation process is complete. D. The value of an asset is not fixed or determinable.
B. The value of an asset declines in a predictable manner over the period of utility.
When an entrepreneur gets funding for his business from an account that his family had initially set up for his future education or a first home, it is referred to as _____. A. piggybacking B. accelerated cash-out C. free use D. overpayment
B. accelerated cash-out
Orion Inc. was started as a small organization with five employees. After the first year's profits were made, the owners decided to invest the profits in expanding the business. This is an example of financing the business using _____. A. benchmarking B. bootstrapping C. piggybacking D. outside equity
B. bootstrapping
Kevin has taken an apartment on lease for five years with a monthly rental of $3,500. At the end of five years, Kevin will be the legal owner of the apartment after an additional payment of $80,000. This type of lease is an example of a _____ lease. A. leveraged B. capital C. direct D. operating
B. capital
Exclusive rights given to the creator of a literary or artistic work to make use of that work is called a: A. trade secret. B. copyright. C. trademark. D. patent.
B. copyright.
A business that collects, collates, and reports information concerning an entity's use of debt is referred to as a(n) _____. A. accelerator B. credit reporting agency C. debt reporting organization D. community development organization
B. credit reporting agency
A person or entity being sued is referred to as _____. A. plaintiff B. defendant C. bailee D. petitioner
B. defendant
Hugh starts his own animation company by borrowing funds from his parents. His parents tell him that he can repay them when the business is generating profits. This is an example of _____. A. accelerated cash-out B. deferral C. free work D. free use
B. deferral
Misappropriation of business property by employees of that business is referred to as: A. employee branding. B. employee theft. C. employee attrition. D. employee engagement.
B. employee theft.
Money contributed to businesses in return for part ownership of the business is called a(n) _____. A. debt B. equity capital C. gift D. loan
B. equity capital
A(n) _____ refers to a part of a contract in which a party to the contract states that he or she will not be responsible for certain actions. A. noncompete clause B. exculpatory clause C. hold harmless clause D. power of sale clause
B. exculpatory clause
A method of billing for lawyers in which a fixed amount is paid for a certain task is called: A. hourly fees. B. flat fees. C. retainers. D. contingency fees.
B. flat fees.
The two basic categories of information available to small business owners are: A. legal and commercial. B. free and paid. C. written and oral. D. online and in-print.
B. free and paid.
The percentage amount that the payout of an investment differs from original cost is known as: A. dividend on capital. B. gain on investment. C. risk on investment. D. interest on the principle.
B. gain on investment.
For an owner, the main financial management emphasis while transferring a business to family members must be to: A. increase the cash-to-cash cycle to the highest time possible. B. increase asset value. C. optimize capital structure for profits. D. maximize debt.
B. increase asset value
A contract between two or more parties in which one party agrees, for a fee, to assume the risk of another is called _____. A. coverage B. insurance C. separation of duties D. bailment
B. insurance
A(n) _____ is a valuable process that can greatly help an employer with the issues of keeping risks at acceptable levels. It is strictly a management tool which is not provided to outsiders; it can be structured and conducted in any systematic manner the owner finds acceptable. A. adverse possession B. internal audit C. external audit D. internal control
B. internal audit
The most highly desired form of insurance for most employees is _____. A. life insurance B. medical insurance C. credit insurance D. disability insurance
B. medical insurance
The _____ is the total cost of substituting an asset with an essentially identical asset. A. cost of disposition B. replacement cost C. cost of operating D. acquisition cost
B. replacement cost
A(n) _____ is an amount of inventory carried to ensure that a business will not run out of inventory because of fluctuating levels of sales. A. micro inventory B. safety stock C. just-in-time inventory D. perpetual inventory
B. safety stock
If the owner plans to _____ a business, he or she should be removing all surplus cash and tightening the cash-to-cash cycle to the shortest time possible. A. transfer B. sell C. terminate D. start
B. sell
Except for _____, business forms are types of separate, legal entities. A. limited partnerships B. sole proprietorships C. limited liabilities companies D. C corporations
B. sole proprietorships
A(n) _____ is a type of contract by which a new party agrees to perform a duty that one of the original parties to a contract was already legally obligated to perform. A. exculpatory agreement B. subcontract C. unilateral contract D. option contract
B. subcontract
Copyrights for new works last for: A. the creator's life. B. the creator's life plus 70 years. C. 120 years after creation. D. 25 years after its first publication.
B. the creator's life plus 70 years.
The most common form of employee collusion is: A. selling trade secrets to competition. B. theft of cash and inventory. C. lying about work hours. D. lying about absences.
B. theft of cash and inventory.
A _____ is a type of intellectual property, not created by the government but is information known to certain people in a company that makes that company more competitive. A. copyright B. trade secret C. patent D. trademark
B. trade secret
In the Small Business Administration guaranteed loan payment programs, the owners must be _____ before they qualify. A. backed by personal equity for half the loan sum B. turned down by a bank C. partnered with a successful entrepreneur D. the heads of an already successful business
B. turned down by a bank
A 20-year patent covering a process, machine, article of manufacture, composition of matter, or any new or useful improvement of an existing one is known as _____. A. plant patent B. utility patent C. design patent D. non-provisional patent
B. utility patent
Which of the following helps manage risks to physical assets of a business? A. Employees should be allowed easy access of physical assets to assist them with their work. B. Inspections should be deemed necessary only when an item is reported missing. C. A manager's signature must be required to confirm that an item has been returned to its proper storage. D. Only clerical-level employees need to sign for removing items from storage.
C. A manager's signature must be required to confirm that an item has been returned to its proper storage.
_____ ratios measure how productive a particular asset is in producing sales movement. A. Current B. Profitability C. Activity D. Leverage
C. Activity
_____ provides funds to pay the ordinary operating expenses of a business should it be forced to close temporarily because of an insured event. A. Crime insurance B. Theft insurance C. Business interruption insurance D. Product liability insurance
C. Business interruption insurance
Which of the following ways does borrowing help increase potential profits? A. By increasing the weighted average cost (WAC) of the business B. By allowing less debt to be included in the capital mix C. By providing capital funds for additional business opportunities D. By increasing the cost of capital of the business
C. By providing capital funds for additional business opportunities
Which of the following forms of business faces double taxation? A. S Corporation B. Professional corporation C. Corporation D. Limited liability companies
C. Corporation
_____ is a process of communicating within or to an organization about how the outputs worked or were received. A. Productivity B. Valuation C. Feedback D. Operations
C. Feedback
_____ are used to pay losses that are not covered by other liability insurance. A. Unemployment insurance B. Worker's compensation insurance C. General liability insurance D. Product liability insurance
C. General liability insurance
Which of the following is a primary advantage of replacement value? A. Lower premiums on the policy B. Higher price of the new asset C. High accuracy of the value D. Lower price of the new asset
C. High accuracy of the value
Which of the following is one of the ways in which attorneys charge? A. Quarterly fees B. Annual fees C. Hourly fees D. Continuous fees
C. Hourly fees
_____ refers to property coming from some sort of original thought such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights. A. Trade property B. Real property C. Intellectual property D. Tangible property
C. Intellectual property
Which of the following is the largest current asset that most manufacturing, wholesale, and retail firms generally have? A. Copyright B. Equipment C. Inventory D. Patent
C. Inventory
Which of the following statements is true of joint ventures? A. It requires both partners involved to allocate revenues and expenses equally between them. B. It is not considered a separate entity from any of the partners that own it. C. It does not require its partners to lose more than what each partner has invested in it. D. It is never taxed as a partnership.
C. It does not require its partners to lose more than what each partner has invested in it.
Which of the following is true regarding buyout insurance? A. It is usually provided as a stand-alone policy. B. It is only applicable for large businesses. C. It is a type of disability insurance. D. It is the most highly desired form of insurance for most employees.
C. It is a type of disability insurance.
Which of the following is an advantage of providing credit to customers? A. It reduces the need to borrow money. B. It speeds up the receipt of cash. C. It reduces the cost of selling. D. It ensures all customers make on-time payments.
C. It reduces the cost of selling.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of renting capital assets? A. It does not protect a business from unexpected costs of repairs. B. It is not easily available. C. It requires the business to make regular, timely payments. D. It requires a major cash investment.
C. It requires the business to make regular, timely payments.
Which of the following statements is true regarding credit insurance? A. It does not cover losses from credit customers not paying their bills. B. It refers to credit provided by merchants to their customers on purchased products. C. It requires the merchant to provide co-insurance in the amount of 10 to 20 percent of the credit loss. D. It is only available to retailers.
C. It requires the merchant to provide co-insurance in the amount of 10 to 20 percent of the credit loss.
Which of the following is true about trade name? A. There can be only one business using the same name within a state. B. Assumed name is completely different from trade name. C. Most states allow several firms to use the same trade name, as long as the firms are in different lines of business. D. Most states allow several firms to use the same trade name even if they are in the same town and have received a service mark.
C. Most states allow several firms to use the same trade name, as long as the firms are in different lines of business.
_____ refers to a type of periodic inventory that conducts a count of the entire inventory being held for sale at a specific point in time. A. Factoring B. Perpetual inventory C. Physical inventory D. Benchmarking
C. Physical inventory
_____ refers to a type of formal gift where someone buys something on behalf of the entrepreneur's business and lets the entrepreneur benefit from it. A. Overpayment B. Accelerated cash-out C. Picking up the tab D. Piggybacking
C. Picking up the tab
Which among the following steps in a negotiation process is considered to be the most difficult? A. Prepare B. Position C. Propose D. Pounce
C. Propose
_____ measure a management's effectiveness in using the invested capital of the business to provide profits. A. Profitability ratios B. Gross margin ratios C. Return on investments D. Return on equity
C. Return on investments
_____ refers to the fixed and determinable value of an asset that will exist when the depreciation process is complete. A. Market value B. Book value C. Salvage value D. Disposal value
C. Salvage value
Which of the following practices should be adopted to ensure that a computer is kept secure? A. Writing down all your passwords where it's easily accessible B. Using the same password for long durations C. Setting a PC to lock itself up after a few minutes of inactivity D. Opening downloads from unexpected sources
C. Setting a PC to lock itself up after a few minutes of inactivity
_____ is a form of insurance that does not accumulate any value over the contract period. A. Buyout insurance B. Life insurance C. Term insurance D. Period insurance
C. Term insurance
Brendon wants to sue Fitness Ace, a leading provider of fitness equipments, for negligence. He approaches Arthur Bailey Group, a law firm, which has good experience in handling product liability claims for victims of exercise equipment failure. Which of the following would be true if the attorney charges Brendon in the form of contingency fees? A. The attorney would charge Brendon on an hourly basis. B. The attorney would charge separately for consultation and paperwork. C. The attorney would take a percentage of Brendon's recovery as his or her fee. D. The attorney would take monthly fee and additional fees if circumstances change.
C. The attorney would take a percentage of Brendon's recovery as his or her fee.
Which of the following is true of using internal audits to manage risk? A. Every small business owners conduct internal audits on their own. B. Internal audits have a fixed structure decided by the government and all employers are required to comply. C. The owner should provide sufficient authority to the auditor to ensure that he or she can accomplish the goals of the audit. D. The owner should accept that the auditor has final authority when it comes to approving the audit plan.
C. The owner should provide sufficient authority to the auditor to ensure that he or she can accomplish the goals of the audit.
Which of the following is true of limited partnerships? A. They are not dependent upon capital contributions of the partners. B. They allow double taxation of earnings generated. C. They require filings with the state in order to be set up and maintained legally. D. They are dependent upon assets and credit of a single proprietor.
C. They require filings with the state in order to be set up and maintained legally.
According to the Wells Report submitted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, what is the number one method for fraud detection? A. Internal audits B. Internal controls C. Tips D. External audits
C. Tips
Something of value given or pledged as security for payment of a loan is called _____. A. chargeback B. capital equity C. collateral D. personal equity
C. collateral
Fees paid by a client to an attorney for legal services that is dependent upon the outcome of a case are referred to as: A. flat fees. B. hourly fees. C. contingency fees. D. retainers.
C. contingency fees.
A legal "artificial" entity that is formed by filing specific documents with a state government is called a _____. A. sole proprietorship B. partnership C. corporation D. general partnership
C. corporation
Fidelity bonds help to: A. protect against losses from crimes committed against the business. B. cover losses incurred due to governmental audits. C. cover losses incurred by the employer due to employee embezzlement. D. cover abnormal losses from credit customers not paying their bills.
C. cover losses incurred by the employer due to employee embezzlement.
A(n) _____ is a legal obligation to pay money in the future. A. equity capital B. stake C. debt D. gift
C. debt
A(n) _____ is an amount of loss that is specifically excluded by the insurance contract. A. insurable value B. premium C. deductible D. coverage
C. deductible
In a(n) _____, all partners are equally and fully responsible for the business's obligations. A. C corporation B. limited partnership C. general partnership D. S corporation
C. general partnership
Any valuable asset that is donated to a business without any obligation to repay or to give any ownership interest is called a(n) _____. A. debt B. equity capital C. gift D. investment
C. gift
The emphasis of financial management during the _____ phase is to obtain increasing amounts of cash inflows to pay for added inventory, productive assets, and employees. A. start-up B. exit C. growth D. operations
C. growth
The primary advantage of the payback period is that: A. it calculates the amount required to attain a capital asset. B. it incorporates the time value of money. C. it allows easy comparisons of alternatives. D. it incorporates all cash flows that occur after the payback period.
C. it allows easy comparisons of alternatives.
The primary disadvantage of leasing is that: A. it is difficult to replace leased assets than it is to replace owned assets. B. the process of negotiating and closing a lease is very complicated. C. it usually costs more than it would cost to purchase an asset. D. the responsibility of disposing of obsolete assets lies on the lessee.
C. it usually costs more than it would cost to purchase an asset.
Partnerships through which two or more businesses combine to undertake a specific economic activity are called _____. A. corporations B. sole proprietorships C. joint ventures D. S-corporations
C. joint ventures
The practice of purchasing and accepting delivery of inventory only after it has been sold to the final customer is termed as _____. A. perpetual inventory B. point-of-sale system C. just-in-time inventory D. optimum stocking level
C. just-in-time inventory
Restrictions imposed by loan contracts on the operations of a business, such as requiring that a specific minimum net worth be maintained, a specific debt-to-equity ratio not be exceeded, no dividends be paid to stockholders and so on, are known as _____. A. loan amortizations B. loan yields C. loan covenants D. credit assurance
C. loan covenants
The ratio of debt to equity that provides the maximum level of profits is called _____. A. cost of capital B. declining financial leverage position C. optimum capital structure D. weighted average cost
C. optimum capital structure
The _____ is also called the reorder point. A. replacement value B. disposal value C. optimum stocking level D. economic order quantity
C. optimum stocking level
According to the IRS, to be an independent contractor the person must: A. decide how the work must be done in consultation with an employer. B. have all his expenses paid for by an employer. C. perform a service that is not central to the operation of the business. D. not be employed for a distinct term or project.
C. perform a service that is not central to the operation of the business.
States of being that are expressly prohibited from suffering discrimination are called _____. A. vulnerable groups B. endangered sections C. protected classes D. ethnic majorities
C. protected classes
When using a(n) _____, the attorney will be paid a specified amount every month regardless of the workload for that month. A. hourly fee B. flat fee C. retainer D. contingency fee
C. retainer
The capital budgeting equation used to measure the relationship between initial investment and the profits that are expected to be received from making the investment is called _____. A. rate of investment B. return on equity C. return on investment D. net present value
C. return on investment
The level of probability that an investment will not produce expected gain is called _____. A. interest B. dividend C. risk D. diversification
C. risk
An ideal situation is where a business receives new inventory just as the last unit of the previous order is sold. However, this rarely occurs because the: A. inventory level is not affected by demand. B. delivery times never fluctuate. C. sales volumes are not constant. D. estimate never exceeds demand.
C. sales volumes are not constant.
A type of internal control that separates the physical control of an asset from the person accounting for that asset is called _____. A. asset liability B. adverse possession C. separation of duties D. separation of liabilities
C. separation of duties
Private businesses that are authorized to make SBA insured loans to start-ups and small businesses are called _____. A. community development organizations B. accelerators C. small business investment companies D. LLCs
C. small business investment companies
A _____ is an agreement with an insurance or bonding company that will pay a specified amount in the event that the entity bonded fails to comply with specified contractual requirements. A. business interruption insurance B. credit insurance C. surety bond D. fidelity bond
C. surety bond
Direct reductions in the amount of taxes that must be paid, dependent upon meeting some legal criteria are referred to as _____. A. tax abatements B. grants C. tax credits D. debts
C. tax credits
The first task to be completed before a comprehensive insurance program for a business can be developed is: A. to develop a financial plan. B. to assess internal strengths. C. to identify risks. D. to provide a business succession plan.
C. to identify risks.
The name under which a business is operated is known as its _____. A. trademark B. inclusive name C. trade name D. copyright
C. trade name
The Nike "swoosh" is an example of a _____. A. trade secret B. copyright C. trademark D. patent
C. trademark
The sum of all costs of capital assets, including acquisition, ownership, operation, and disposal is called _____. A. acquisition cost B. cost of owning C. whole of life cost D. replacement cost
C. whole of life cost
Ted, a 46-year-old IT professional, recently attended a job interview at Acton Org. He was not offered the job. Ted tried to find the reasons for his disqualification and the company could not provide a satisfactory explanation. He later learned that he was refused the job due to his age as the job position was offered to a 23-year-old who had just graduated from college. Which of the following laws protect Ted from such discriminations? A. ADA B. OSHA laws C. Sarbanes-Oxley Act D. ADEA
D. ADEA
_____ refers to the process of deciding among various investment opportunities to create a specific spending plan. A. Factoring receivables B. Cash budgeting C. Inventory valuation D. Capital budgeting
D. Capital budgeting
Joshua suffered a serious knee injury at work after a machine he was using malfunctioned. Joshua plans to sue for compensation from Milch Enterprises, the company that built that machine. Joshua's attorney wants a percentage of the compensation if it is proven that Milch Enterprises' negligence caused the accident. Which of the following types of legal fee would Joshua be paying to his attorney? A. Retainers B. Hourly fees C. Flat fees D. Contingency fees
D. Contingency fees
_____ is an arbitrary, but regular and systematic, method used to take asset value as an expense for the purpose of calculating net income or loss. A. Inventory valuation B. Capital budgeting C. Benchmarking D. Depreciation
D. Depreciation
Which of the following is a statistical technique that determines the size of inventory that a business must hold to minimize total inventory cost? A. Benchmarking B. Factoring C. Pull-push strategy D. Economic order quantity
D. Economic order quantity
_____ refers to the machinery, tools, or materials used in the performance of the work of a business. A. Property B. Plant C. Inventory D. Equipment
D. Equipment
_____ exist for the purpose of addressing some identified social need that cannot be adequately met by market forces. A. SBAs B. Limited Liability Companies C. EDAs D. Foundations
D. Foundations
Which of the following is true of the debt-to-equity ratio? A. It measures the relative risk that a business setback could cause bankruptcy. B. It is calculated using the formula: Total Liabilities/Total Assets. C. If the ratio is lower, it indicates lesser solvency. D. If the ratio is greater, it indicates increased business risk.
D. If the ratio is greater, it indicates increased business risk.
Which of the following explains the difference between limited partnership and general partnership? A. In limited partnerships, all partners are equally liable to the firm's debt unlike general partnerships. B. In limited partnerships, partners incur single taxation on earnings unlike general partnerships. C. In general partnerships, whenever the mix of partners is changed, that partnership is dissolved unlike limited partnerships. D. In general partnerships, no government permission is required for the setup and maintenance of business unlike limited partnerships.
D. In general partnerships, no government permission is required for the setup and maintenance of business unlike limited partnerships.
Which of the following is true of offering direct credit to customers? A. It discredits the business's reputation. B. It always decreases business risk. C. It ensures on-time payment from customers. D. It increases sales for the business.
D. It increases sales for the business.
Which of the following is one of the advantages of the return on investment (ROI) analysis? A. The profits received are the same as cash. B. The calculations involved in this method are very difficult. C. It incorporates the time value of money. D. It relies on accounting information with which investors are comfortable.
D. It relies on accounting information with which investors are comfortable.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Fair Credit Reporting Act? A. It requires that consumers investigate and directly report any inaccuracies to the source of the inaccurate information. B. It provides CRAs with a period of one year to investigate cases of inaccurate information. C. It requires that CRAs independently confirm information. D. It requires that the CRA forward copies of all relevant information to the source of the inaccurate information.
D. It requires that the CRA forward copies of all relevant information to the source of the inaccurate information.
Which among the following is a disadvantage of sole proprietorships? A. Its owner gets no specific tax advantages. B. Its owner has to share control with others. C. Its owner has to share profits. D. Its owner has unlimited liability for the firm's debt.
D. Its owner has unlimited liability for the firm's debt.
_____ is a dispute resolution method in which the decision is nonbinding on the parties involved. A. Arbitration B. Litigation C. Adverse possession D. Mediation
D. Mediation
Axion Inc. is a small business started by Robert. As the business grew, he decided to implement new company policies that would ensure that his employees are not encouraged to set up competition against Axion. Which of the following techniques should he adopt to achieve this? A. Lay off employees who seem most likely to go into competition with Axion B. Groom other candidates to replace the employees currently working at Axion C. Cross train the employees to neutralize job specialization D. Negotiate contracts with key employees that limit their freedom to go into competition
D. Negotiate contracts with key employees that limit their freedom to go into competition
Which of the following statements is true regarding the OSHA Act? A. It covers employees in mining, transportation, and state and local governments. B. OSHA offers consultation services to employers for a fee. C. It requires businesses to report any accidents that result in a fatality or in the hospitalization of three or more employees within 24 hours. D. OSHA-defined "low-hazard" industries are exempt from the record keeping requirements of the regulations.
D. OSHA-defined "low-hazard" industries are exempt from the record keeping requirements of the regulations.
_____ is money from selling part of a business to people who are not and will not be involved in the management of the business. A. Dividend B. Bond C. Equity capital D. Outside equity
D. Outside equity
_____ ratios measure management effectiveness in creating wealth from sales and from invested funds. A. Liquidity B. Activity C. Leverage D. Profitability
D. Profitability
_____ is a general term for real estate, but it can also be applied as a legal term for anything owned or possessed. A. Equipment B. Plant C. Inventory D. Property
D. Property
Brendon wants to sue Fitness Ace, a leading provider of fitness equipments, for negligence. He approaches Arthur Bailey Group, a law firm, which has good experience in handling product liability claims for victims of exercise equipment failure. Which of the following would be true if the attorney charges Brendon using a retainer? A. The attorney would charge Brendon on an hourly basis. B. The attorney would charge separately for consultation and paperwork. C. The attorney would take a percentage of Brendon's recovery as his or her fee. D. The attorney would take monthly fee and additional fees if circumstances change.
D. The attorney would take monthly fee and additional fees if circumstances change.
Which of the following is true of insurance? A. All risks are insurable. B. An insurance company only charges a fee for large businesses with over 100 employees. C. Insurance companies make profits by requiring a relatively large fee compared to the amount of loss that is possible. D. The insurance company makes a profit by collecting premiums from many businesses for the same set of risks.
D. The insurance company makes a profit by collecting premiums from many businesses for the same set of risks.
Which of the following helps limit risk from violation of tax regulations? A. The owner should make payments to creditors by borrowing from tax money. B. The owner should understate revenues and overstate deductible expenses. C. The owner should take cash from the businesses before it is recorded as revenue. D. The owner should hire an accountant and a lawyer who are expert in tax issues.
D. The owner should hire an accountant and a lawyer who are expert in tax issues.
Which of the following is an advantage of corporations? A. They tend to be personal in nature. B. They incur the lowest incorporation fees and taxes. C. They require the owner's liability to exceed the owner's investment. D. They are better equipped in raising large amounts of money.
D. They are better equipped in raising large amounts of money.
_____ are an important source of information for start-ups. They compile legal information for their members, including laws particularly applicable to certain types of businesses in various jurisdictions and proposals for changing the laws that affect an industry. A. Academic journals B. Magazines C. News channels D. Trade associations
D. Trade associations
Which of the following countries is one of the most litigious societies in the world? A. France B. Japan C. Switzerland D. United States
D. United States
The total cost of obtaining an asset, including such costs as purchase price, transportation, installation, testing, and calibrating in order to ready it for its first productive use is termed as _____. A. replacement cost B. cost of operating C. cost of disposition D. acquisition cost
D. acquisition cost
Agreement between the associates of a firm on matters pertaining to the formation and operation of the partnership is known as _____. A. articles of organization B. contracts of partnership C. articles of association D. articles of partnership
D. articles of partnership
A just-in-time (JIT) inventory system attempts to reduce inventory levels to the absolute minimum by: A. purchasing and accepting inventory before it is sold to a customer. B. delaying the shipment of the completed product to the customer. C. keeping safety stock in case the estimate exceeds the demand. D. assembling the product in the absolute minimum time possible.
D. assembling the product in the absolute minimum time possible.
Liability insurance protects a business against: A. disgruntled former employees filing suites. B. current employees setting up businesses which turn into competition for the organization. C. losses incurred due to the death of a key employee. D. claims from harm caused by inadvertent consequences of actions of the business or its employees.
D. claims from harm caused by inadvertent consequences of actions of the business or its employees.
If a business offers its assets as collateral, lenders are most interested in the _____ value. A. book B. fair market C. replacement D. disposal
D. disposal
Investing in multiple investments of differing risk profiles for the purpose of reducing overall investment risk is called _____. A. digression B. deviation C. specialization D. diversification
D. diversification
The most common form of _____ is the pilfering of items of small value, such as office supplies and small hand tools, or actions such as making copies for their children to use at school or otherwise using company resources to make personal items. A. violation of governmental regulations B. contract violation C. property risk D. employee theft
D. employee theft
Crowdfunding refers to: A. approaching several foundations to acquire grants to fund a business. B. approaching several commercial banks to fund a business. C. funding a business through partnerships with several companies. D. funding a business online through gifts made to the business.
D. funding a business online through gifts made to the business.
Gifts of money made to a business for a specific purpose are referred to as _____. A. equities B. debts C. tax credits D. grants
D. grants
Arbitration differs from mediation in that arbitration: A. works outside the court system. B. is less costly than mediation. C. requires that both parties represent themselves. D. has limited appeal possibilities.
D. has limited appeal possibilities.
An organization, usually associated with universities, that supports start-up technology businesses by providing inexpensive office space, a variety of support services, and resources is called a(n) _____. A. LLC B. community development organization C. small business investment company D. incubator
D. incubator
The primary disadvantage of the payback period is that: A. it incorporates all cash flows that occur after the payback period. B. it is highly complex. C. it does not allow the comparisons of alternatives. D. it disregards the time value of money.
D. it disregards the time value of money.