Misc / Repeat Cards

Question 1

What are the three types of records that a business should keep in relation to taxation?

Answer 1

• VAT
• Wage records
• Invoices

Question 2

What are four signs of Newcastle disease in an avian species?

Answer 2

• Respiratory distress
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Depression

Question 3

Explain 2 health-related consequences of poor avian husbandry:

Answer 3

• Malnutrition due to incorrect nutrition leads to deficiencies and lower immunity
• Poisoning from incorrect application and usage of chemicals can lead to sickness or death

Question 4

State 2 pieces of legislation or guidelines that relate to zoological collections in the UK?

Answer 4

• Animal Welfare Act 2006 (AWA 2006)
• The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (ZLA 1981)

Question 5

State 4 reasons for a naturalistic approach to enrichment for avian species:

Answer 5

• Promoting natural behaviours
• Simulate the animal’s natural environment
• Aesthetics for public viewing
• Increase use of available space

Question 6

Explain how different filtration systems maintain the health & stability of an aquarium:

Answer 6

• Mechanical filter exchanges the water & traps particles
• Chemical filter (carbon filter) removes pathogens
• Biological filter (sponges) maintains bacteria to remove harmful chemicals

Question 7

State 2 types of enrichment & describe how they can be used for a named mammal:

Answer 7

• Sensory enrichment blood trails can be used to engage olfactory system for tigers. New sounds can engage auditory system & disco ball creates visual stimulation.
• Physical enrichment platforms, balls, ropes, swings, frames, raised areas, swimming areas

Question 8

Explain how good record keeping supports decision making & performance monitoring:

Answer 8

• Monitoring profits & income to help make decisions on the growth of the business
• Efficiency monitoring evaluates performance against competitors
• Monitor staffing levels to make informed decisions on remedial actions

Question 9

Explain how the knowledge of a customer base will influence a business’ decisions:

Answer 9

• Number of customers will dictate price of service / product
• Type of customers e.g. young vs old - how much they can afford to pay
• Knowledge of market segments to target customers / gaps in the market

Question 10

State 3 possible causes of feather plucking in birds:

Answer 10

• Stress
• Lack of stimulation
• Disease

Question 11

Explain possible ways that suppliers can impact on a land-based business:

Answer 11

• If supplier increases price then business will need to increase prices or risk making less profit
• If supplier cannot provide goods, business may let customers down, thereby losing sales

Question 12

State 3 aims of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR 1998)

Answer 12

• Employees have right to annual leave
• Imposes limits on employee’s hours of work
• Employees have right to minimum weekly rest period

Question 13

State 3 external influences on the land-based business market:

Answer 13

• Political
• Economic
• Competition

Question 14

Explain how financial records can be used to monitor business performance:

Answer 14

• Profit / loss can be monitored which enables business to take remedial action to ensure business doesn’t go bankrupt

Question 15

List 3 protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010):

Answer 15

• Age
• Race
• Disability

Question 16

Explain why a business needs to understand their competitors:

Answer 16

• Allows business to identify competitors products & services; enables business to provide own products & services at competitive price to maintain business performance

Question 17

Explain why zoological collections keep animal health records:

Answer 17

• Records the number of deaths in order to identify possible diseases
• Monitors the effectiveness of treatments so that changes can be made to husbandry routines when needed to ensure high standards of welfare are maintained