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DECA Economics review
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1
Economic goods differ from economic services in that economic goods are
scarce
valuable
tangible
wanted
2
Which of the following is true about the Federal Reserve System's role in the economy
It both stimulates and slows the economy
It creates inflation to slow the economy
It creates recession and inflation
It creates recessions to stimulate the economy
3
When marketers provide information about an available product, consumers are more likely to
buy the product
ask questions about the product
request a payment plan
put the product on layaway
4
One of the most important ways that businesses use budgets is for
renovation.
promotion.
research.
evaluation.
5
Which of the following increases interest rates to promote economic growth and full employment
Monetary Policy
Antitrust laws
Price Index
Spending Rules
6
The price consumers are willing to pay for a product indicates their estimate of a product's
markup
profitability
value
advertising
7
A country is experiencing civil unrest. What is likely to happen to the value of its currency?
It will not be affected.
It will increase.
It will decrease.
It will stabilize.
8
How do nations track the flow of money coming in and going out of their countries?
Growth in economy
Value of currency
Level of exports
Balance of payments
9
Which of the following types of taxes would guests pay on hotel bills
Estate Tax
Income Tax
Property Tax
Occupancy Tax
10
Which of the following accompanies a strong, growing economy:
Deflation
Decreased demand
Decreased supply
Inflation
11
Changes in fiscal and monetary policies often have an effect on the
Function of business
Type of production
Rate of competition
Level of Employment
12
An example of a noneconomic want would be the desire for
police protection
a friend
a college education
concert tickets
13
Producers compare relative prices in order to answer the question of
how to operate
whom to promote
when to borrow money
what to produce
14
Which of the following is an economic activity:
watching television
Walking through a park
sitting beside a friend
Charging a new pair of shoes
15
Increased export trade might result in an increase in
trade deficits.
employment opportunities.
inflationary trends.
overhead expenses.
16
Which of the following does the Federal Reserve System have responsibility
Management of the money supply in North America
Printing of currency and coins
Control of the secret service
Regulation of Financial Institiutions
17
When inflation levels are low, businesses often consider
reducing their personnel.
increasing interest rates.
expanding their operations.
decreasing outputs.
18
What often determines the value attached to money payments for resources?
Distribution
Productivity
Liability
Consumption
19
Businesses in trade industries that offer discount prices usually offer
plush interiors
limited services
elaborate fixtures
full services
20
By counting the number of gifts wrapped and a gift-wrapping booth at a mall, you are finding
Ratio
Output
Input
Technology
21
What type of economic system is used in the United States?
Market
Communist Command
Socialist Command
Traditional
22
Purchasing insurance to cover business risks is an example of business risks' being handled by
avoidance.
prevention.
transfer.
retention.
23
A salesclerk working part time at a clothing store is an example of a(n)
capital good
human resource
unlimited resource
natural resource
24
The calculation of GDP includes government purchases at which of the following levels:
Federal and state
Federal, state, and local
State and local
Only federal
25
A worker repeats a task 20 times a day at a certain pace abiding by guidelines. This job is
Low scope and high depth
Low scope and low depth
High scope and low depth
High scope and high depth
26
Exxon Oil, a creator of petroleum products, is an example of what type of producer?
Trade Industry
Raw-Goods
Builder
Manufacturer
27
As a trainee in a large business, Rob spends three weeks working in each department. This is
Job orientation
Job rotation
Job enrichment
Job interdependency
28
Which of the following is NOT a basic element in all economic systems:
Medium of exchange
Markets
Competition
Resources
29
The city increases its sales tax from 6% to 6.5%. This is an example of
Business strategy
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Marketing strategy
30
An example of the governement using price supports is when the government
Employs thousands of workers across the country
Buys supplies from businesses for its workers to use
Sells the electricity produced by the government to consumer
Buys wheat to keep the price high enough for profit
31
Which of the following would the Federal Reserve Bank do to expand monetary policy
Increase reserve requirements
Buy securities on the open market
Raise the Federal Discount Rate
Open additional financial institutions
32
Mandy's band recently composed and recorded a new song. To prevent other groups from using it
She should apply for a license
She should apply for a bond
She should apply for a patent
She should apply for a copyright
33
Which is a legal concept that affects businesses that operate in foreign countries:
Sovereign Immunity
Absolute Privilege
Eminent Domain
Social Responsibility
34
Which of the following often enables certain countries to trade successfully with each other:
Similar business subcultures
Identical language traits
Equal governmental systems
Same religious institutions
35
What is one of the main reasons why governments levy taxes?
To limit salaries
To control costs
To regulate money
To raise revenue
36
Which of the following factors increase the demand for money:
A reduction in people's uncertainty about the future
A decrease in the demand for a country's goods globally
A decrease in the transaction costs to buy and sell stocks
A reduction in interest rates
37
Why does the demand for money change?
The Federal Reserve increases/decreases the money supply
Government increases the value of money
People choose a substitute for money
People change their desire for wealth
38
Which of the following is a factor that influences a person's role in business in many cultures
Morale
Safety
Gender
Career
39
In a floating exchange-rate system, currency values are determined by
the World Trade Federation.
changes in supply and demand.
a corporation's business strategies.
a nation's import quotas.
40
Which of the following make up an economic market:
Buyers and sellers
Goods and services
Profit and loss
Supply and demand
41
A company requires employees to serve on committees. They're increasing productivity with
Motivational techniques
Specialization/division of labor
Training and education
Participatative decision making
42
An advantage of specialized labor is that workers perform jobs efficiently and production rate
Increases
Stagnates
Decreases
Stabalizes
43
If interest rates go down, which of the following would most likely occur:
Banks will pay more to borrow money
U.S. exports will decrease
Consumers will spend less
The stock market will go up
44
Why does the Federal Reserve System raise interest rates?
To overcome inequalities of income distribution
To decrease supply of products
To fight inflation
To increase demand for products
45
A manager computes the number of sales each salesperson completes in one day. He is measuring
Sales potential
Worker efficency
Break-Even point
Worker productivity
46
A period of recession is normally accompanied by
decreased production.
decreased unemployment.
increased sales.
increased purchasing power.
47
If a government wants to decrease economic growth, it would use contraction fiscal policy like
Increasing government spending
Decreasing regulations
Increasing taxes
Decreasing unemployment
48
Determine Utility Described: The Fudge Factory produces candy in its commercial kitchens
Possesion
Time
Form
Place
49
Unemployment hurts the economy because unemployed people are unable to contribute to the
Standard of living
Gross domestic product
Annual federal deficit
Balance of payments
50
What occurs when the Federal Reserve Bank purchases treasury bills?
The money supply increases
Bank reserves decrease
The money demand decreases
A recession begins