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DECA PRACTICE TEST -100 questions with complete solutions. NEW UPDATE!!, Exams of Nursing

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DECA PRACTICE TEST -100 questions
with complete solutions. NEW UPDATE!!
1. the business agreement under which a business distributes the goods or services of
a parent company is called
a. partnership
b. corporation
c. franchise
d. proprietorship -CORRECT ANSWER-c
2. what is an effective technique for employees to use to extract relevant information
from written materials?
a. develop a rough outline
b. ask frequent questions
c. take notes while reading
d. skim through chapter titles -CORRECT ANSWER-c
3. what information should employees avoid sharing with their coworkers?
a. operating hours
b. promotional ideas
c. inventory policy
d. current salary -CORRECT ANSWER-d
4. what element of voice is important in order to communicate effectively with others?
a. documentation
b. vocabulary
c. grammar
d. articulation -CORRECT ANSWER-d
5. why is it important to use communication styles that are appropriate to the target
audience?
a. to effectively convey information
b. to analyze feedback
c. to organize presentations
d. to quickly establish control -CORRECT ANSWER-a
6. when organizing information to present in a business report, it is effective to
a. develop an outline
b. interpret the data
c. remain objective
d. determine the purpose -CORRECT ANSWER-a
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  1. the business agreement under which a business distributes the goods or services of a parent company is called a. partnership b. corporation c. franchise

d. proprietorship - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. what is an effective technique for employees to use to extract relevant information from written materials? a. develop a rough outline b. ask frequent questions c. take notes while reading

d. skim through chapter titles - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. what information should employees avoid sharing with their coworkers? a. operating hours b. promotional ideas c. inventory policy

d. current salary - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. what element of voice is important in order to communicate effectively with others? a. documentation b. vocabulary c. grammar

d. articulation - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. why is it important to use communication styles that are appropriate to the target audience? a. to effectively convey information b. to analyze feedback c. to organize presentations

d. to quickly establish control - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. when organizing information to present in a business report, it is effective to a. develop an outline b. interpret the data c. remain objective

d. determine the purpose - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. what is the purpose of developing and using graphics in business reports? a. to entertain the audience b. to communicate information c. to fill up the page layout

d. to highlight reference material - CORRECT ANSWER -b

as Kevin edits a professional report, he is not sure whether to italicize or underscore a book title. to obtain the correct information, Kevin should a. ask his coworker for advice b. refer to the appropriate publisher's style manual c. look up the information in a current dictionary

d. identify the readers' preferences - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. which of the following message closings is the most appropriate to use for a businessperson who is sending formal e-mail correspondence: a. THX b. regards c. greetings

d. affectionately - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. which of the following is a communication technique that supports and encourages a speaker: a. take notes b. active listening c. speed reading

d. making comments - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. which of the following would not help salesperson to create positive customer/client relations: a. showing enthusiasm b. providing information c. ignoring objections

d. offering services - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. what should employees do to maintain a customer-service mindset? a. decide how to spend their break time b. listen to the words of soothing songs c. maximize conversations with coworkers

d. devote their full attention to customers - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. which of the following is a businesslike way for employees to handle a situation in which they must obtain information requested by customers and call the customers back:

b. when will products be produced; how will products be produced; and how will products be allocated? c. when will the products be produced; what products will be produced; and how will products be allocated? d. where will the products be produced; when will products be produced; and what

products will be produced? - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. when a producer changes the shape of a product, this creates _______ utility. a. time b. distribution c. possession

d. form - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. if the demand is so great that consumers will buy regardless of price, a(n) ______ market exists. a. seasonal b. buyer's c. seller's

d. equilibrium - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. assume that the equilibrium price for a product is $300. if the price of the product is then set at $400, which of the following will most likely occur: a. excess supply b. excess demand c. price rationing

d. decreased supply - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. social responsibility is the duty of business to a. provide social activities for employees b. contribute to the well-being of society c. contribute to product development

d. provide educational loans to employees - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. what part of human resources management includes locating and hiring employees to perform the jobs that are necessary in order for a business to operate? a. planning b. staffing c. directing

d. organizing - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. government owns the basic means of production but there is some private ownership of businesses under a. entrepreneurship b. communism

c. capitalism

d. socialism - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. one of the freedoms provided to individuals by the private enterprise system is the freedom to choose a. where they will work b. how their employees pay them c. which taxes they will pay

d. which laws they will obey - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. which of the following is classified as an operating expense: a. cost of utilities b. cost of preparing items for sale c. cost of goods sold

d. cost of raw materials - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. which of the following is an example of pure business risk: a. investment in the stock market gains 10% in one year b. a new product line is introduced c. a new competitor moves in across the street

d. a shipment of goods is lost in transit - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. a basic economic principle behind out private enterprise system is a. the freedom to compete b. government regulation c. gross profit

d. the satisfaction of consumers - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. which of the following regulatory agencies might be involved in settling a strike: a. federal trade commission b. consumer product safety commission c. food and drug administration

d. national labor relations board - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. which of the following is a way that the productivity of an individual worker can be measured: a. by dividing the dollar totals of sales by the cost of making all those sales b. by dividing the total number of products produced by the number of production steps c. by dividing the number of customers served by the number of hours an employee worked d. by dividing the dollar totals of sales by the number of salespeople who made the

sales - CORRECT ANSWER -c

a. empathy b. initiative c. loyalty

d. apathy - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. a responsible employee who realizes that s/he has given a fellow employee the wrong answer to a work question would handle the situation by a. refusing to answer questions in the future b. letting the other employees figure it out c. pretending that s/he gave the right answer

d. apologizing and giving the right answer - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. which of the following is a behavior which would be characteristic of an honest employee: a. covers for a fellow employee b. mismarks resale goods c. handles funds with care

d. ignores dishonesty of others - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. what type of action might cause a business to dismiss an employee? a. forgetting to reorder supplies b. asking for additional training c. requesting a promotion

d. misusing company benefits - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. typical characteristics of a person with a negative attitude are that s/he is a. inflexible and resistant to change b. courteous and considerate toward others c. generous and helpful to others

d. flexible and open to new ideas - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. which of the following responses to a difficult situation would damage your professional image: a. controlling your facial expression b. listening without interrupting c. showing empathy toward others

d. using inappropriate language - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. Susie is not happy with her job because her coworkers are always telling her she doesn't do her share of the work. Susie's feelings are the result of a. negative feedback b. consideration c. lack of skill

d. cooperation - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. changes in the values, tastes, and habits of Americans is a definition of ________ change. a. economic b. social c. governmental

d. technological - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. when office arrangements require employees to share space, what do many businesses provide in order to offer their employees an area for privacy? a. individual cubicles b. meeting rooms and doors c. recreational facilities

d. cafeteria with small tables - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. which of the following is key to developing empathy: a. being on guard against criticism b. being sensitive to others' emotions c, avoiding people who are different

d. basing your opinions on your emotions - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. which of the following is a characteristic of effective communication: a. variety b. completeness c. vagueness

d. informality - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. some individuals are afraid that others will hurt or embarrass them if they become assertive. the reason these people have this fear is that they have a. established a set of goals they want to meet b. developed a high degree of self-confidence c. learned how to cope with aggressive people

d. been mistreated by an aggressive person - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. our society has become more complex over time. this has prompted businesses to use teams in order to obtain more a. materials b. information c. time

d. capital - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. the ability to recognize and manage our feelings and use the feelings or others is called a. emotional intelligence
  1. what type of credit account advertises "90 days same as cash?" a. budget b. installment c. regular

d. revolving - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. Logan plans to buy a used car from Tompkins Super Auto Mart. these base price of the car is $6,375, and the sales tax rate is 6.25 percent. how much sales tax will Logan need to pay? a. $376. b. $425. c. $407.

d. $398.44 - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. when monies are withheld from an employee's paycheck to cover taxes and insurance, these funds are the employee's a. net pay b. gross earnings c. payroll deductions

d. expense refund - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. the process of keeping the financial records of a business is known as a. controlling b. accounting c. financing

d. bookkeeping - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. when businesses invest funds to expand, they are involved in the process of a. selling b. depreciation c. financing

d. capitalism - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. which of the following is a benefit of orienting new employees: a. increases the need for training b. creates a formal work atmosphere c. reduces anxiety about the job

d. helps employees make friends - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. marketing links producers to a. customers b. distributors c. retailers

d. marketers - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. at an exhibit, an employee helps customers make selections of new items that appeal to them. which function of marketing is the salesperson performing? a. pricing b. promotion c. selling

d. distribution - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. which of the following is an example of a business applying information to accomplish a task: a. developing questionnaires for local surveys b. conducting research on consumer preferences c. reviewing data on trends to develop new products

d. examining promotional activities of competitors - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. what do most businesses develop to store information for future use> a. filling cabinets b. computer systems c. safety procedures

d. project requirements - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. a legal issue associated with the use of information might involve the violation of _______ laws. a. patent b. copyright c. trademark

d. contract - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. computer database programs make it easier for businesses to manage a. problem-solving skills b. large amounts of related data c. internet search engines

d. customers' buying habits - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. the set of computer programs that manages the hardware and software of a computer is the a. transfer protocol b. digital connection c. operating system

d. electronic source - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. an electronic planning device that many employees use to keep track of their activities is an example of a a. presentation application
  1. which of the following does the occupational safety and health administration require all companies to have: a. specially equipped sick rooms b. approved safety-training programs c. licensed medical personnel

d. adequate first-aid supplies - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. employees who take home pencils, notepaper, and other office supplies for person use are guilty of a. fraud b. pilferage c. robbery

d. shoplifting - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. protecting company information and intangibles often involves the rules established to control access to a. inventory methods b. computer systems c. cash registers

d. storage facilities - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. David is meeting with a group of his employees to discuss what types of good and services they need to successfully perform their jobs. this is often the first step in the ________ process. a. marketing b. buying c. selling

d. recieving - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. which of the following is NOT part of a systematic approach for reordering business supplies: a. monitoring the effectiveness of the plan b. planning inventory maintenance levels c. making necessary adjustments

d. purchasing stock when almost depleted - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. which of the following processes turns economic resources into goods and services: a. promotion b. marketing c. production

d. distribution - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. if you are in doubt about selecting and item of clothing for work, it is usually best to choose the one that is

a. conservative b. highly advertised c. a current fad

d. most-eye catching - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. once you get organized, in order to stay that way you will probably have to a. have help b. reorganize frequently c. work harder

d. change your habits - CORRECT ANSWER -d

  1. a good way to see how much you have accomplished as you work toward a goal is to a. keep a record of your progress b. express your goal on paper c. base your goal on an honest study

d. express your goal in action verbs - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. which of the following should a person do first when facing the need to make a decision: a. make a choice b. define the objective c. analyze results

d. evaluate information - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. Leslie's parents put a big dry-erase board on the refrigerator and let the kids write suggestions for how to organize and assign household chores. which step of the seven- step problem solving method does this situation illustrate? a. brainstorm possible solutions b. state and check assumptions c. define the problem

d. evaluate the solution - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. some people avoid developing self-understanding because they are afraid they will a. develop empathy b. lose their friends c. learn something negative

d. become egotistical - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. most businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being a. emotional b. aggressive c. cooperative

d. was planning additional education - CORRECT ANSWER -b

  1. participation in school operated programs such as the school store or library is one way that students might obtain a. work experience b. additional education c. college information

d. job approval - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. why is it often necessary for employees to continue their education after working for several years? a. to change careers b. to serve an apprenticeship c. to attend college

d. to take online classes - CORRECT ANSWER -a

  1. which of the following is an example of an individual's occupation: a. changing jobs within the company b. getting a part-time job c. being a career salesperson

d. exploring new employment options - CORRECT ANSWER -c

  1. which of the following are the principal functions of management: a. planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling b. evaluating, organizing, hiring, and supervising c. leading, testing, monitoring, controlling, and organizing

d. interviewing, hiring, planning, and testing - CORRECT ANSWER -a