Second Sample Test: DECA Flashcards
A primary use of flow charts in business documents or presentations is to A. compare and contrast data B. identify trends C. explain relationships D. summarize numerical data
C. explain relationships
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of private enterprise:
A. the market is regulated by the government
B. supply and demand determine the exchange of goods
C. a person’s income depends mainly on the income their parents made
D. businesses use marketing and advertising to influence consumers
C. a person’s income depends mainly on the income their parents made
After Caroline told her manager about the pricing mistake she made on a purchase order, her manager said, “This does present a problem, but we can work it out. Thanks for letting me know right away.” Because Caroline accepted responsibility for her mistake, her supervisor is likely to
A. recommend Caroline for a promotion
B. reprimand Caroline for having a bad attitude
C. respect Caroline for her honesty
D. require Caroline to pay the company for the mistake
C. respect Caroline for her honesty
Why do some governments require businesses to use specific accounting methods?
A. to ensure that the businesses are complying with intellectual property laws
B. to provide external sources with accurate financial information
C. to control the ways in which businesses develop credit policies
D. to monitor how businesses establish their sales goals and budgets
B. to provide external sources with accurate financial information
Colleen doesn't like Reggie's political views, so she gives him a three percent pay increase instead of a five percent increase. This is an example of unethical behavior in relation to \_\_\_\_\_ management. A. business-information B. human-resources C. capital-assets D. financial-services
B. human-resources
Katrina is using a special software program to develop a business chart that shows the employees' expertise and skills and how they access different types of information throughout the organization. What type of software is Katrina using to document the information? A. intranet B. knowledge mapping C. tactical production D. accounting
B. knowledge mapping
Which of the following is an example of employees using groupware computer applications:
A. Craig, Tessa, and Lily use presentation software to guide a group discussion about their research project.
B. Kelli, Juan, and Phil can access and make changes to the company production schedule from their home computers.
C. Dan, Kara, and Simon review their departments’ budgets, which are saved as different computer-spreadsheets files.
D. Michelle, Jeff, and Aubrey use the same desktop-publishing program to create advertisements and brochures fro their companies.
B. Kelli, Juan, and Phil can access and make changes to the company production schedule from their home computers.
The Halifax Retail chain uses computer applications to track its inventory and order goods from its vendors. What form of technology is the company using to streamline its purchasing processes?
A. Electronic data interchange (EDI)
B. Global positioning system (GPS)
C. Customer relationship management (CRM)
D. Territorial routing application (TRA)
A. electronic data interchange (EDI)
To perform his job, Andrew works a complex database program. Recently, a new version of the database program that he uses was released. The new program is more powerful, efficient, and user friendly. To learn how to use the program effectively, Andrew signed up to take a class at the community college. In this situation, Andrew is continuing his education so that he can A. update his technical skills B. change his career path C. ensure his employability D. obtain professional licensure
A. update his technical skills
In which section of the statement of work (SOW) document would find the following the information: "AJB International will be responsible for collecting the research fro the project, but will not interpret the results." A. scope statement B. communication plan C. purpose statement D. goals and objectives
A. scope statement
