Which of the following statements is true about corporations?

They function independently oftheir owners.

Owners are liable forthe corporation's actions.

An effective executive summary.....

uses technical terminology to show the writer's expertise.

is written for people who won'tread the whole document.

includes every point from the business report.

uses technical terminology to show the writer's expertise.

features complex compound sentences

Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) solution is used in photography to....

remove undecomposed AgBr as a soluble silver thiosulfatecomplex

reduce silver bromide (AgBr) grain to silver

convert the metallic silver to silver salt

In order to collect relevant primary data, Ms. Thornton wishes to conduct a survey of her current customers. To save time and money, she wishes to conduct the survey via a Web-based form that saves responses to a database. In this situation, what is the most significant problem with using this method of administering the survey rather than a traditional mail approach?

Survey length: respondents will not be ableto see the entire survey and thus mayanswer only part of it, hence data will beincomplete.

Respondent bias: respondents may notanswer the survey truthfully, hence datamay be inaccurate.

Nonprobability sampling: customers whodo not use the Internet will not be in thesample, hence correct inferences may not bepossible.

Survey length: respondents will not be ableto see the entire survey and thus mayanswer only part of it, hence data will beincomplete.

Question complexity: Web-based surveyscannot prevent multiple or inappropriateresponses to complex questions, hencesome data may be corrupted.

From data collected by the retail jewelers’ trade association, Ms. Thornton learns that sales of antique jewelry are rising and that the most common purchasers are older, upper-income couples. Though initially reluctant to purchase online, these customers are beginning to overcome their concerns. From United States Census Bureau data, she learns that this population segment is growing in number and will continue to do so throughout the next two decades. At this point what should Ms. Thornton do?

Collect primary data on competitors todetermine whether the electronic market forantique jewelry is saturated.

Summarize the research findings andrecommend implementing the Web-basedcatalog as the firm’s market is clearlygrowing.

Collect primary data to determine whetherthese trends and preferences are reflected inPriceless Treasures’ customer base.

Collect primary data on competitors todetermine whether the electronic market forantique jewelry is saturated.

End the study and retain the current systemas the major customer segment is clearly skepital of online retailers

Family branding refers to a group of ?

similar products sold by small, family-ownedfirms

similar brands of products from differentmakers

different brands of products from differentmakers within the same industry

different products marketed under a singlebrand name

similar products sold by small, family-ownedfirms

Which of the following is NOT a component of time series data?

Miscellaneous or irregular variation

An information system that enables all business departments in the same firm to share relevant information and data is called ?

a material requirements planning (MRP)system

an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

a material requirements planning (MRP)system

a decision support system (DSS)

The central processing unit (CPU) in a personal computer contains the ?

control unit and arithmetic/logic unit

A balloon filled with helium rises in air because?

Helium pushes down on the air below the balloon

Air exerts an upward force on the balloon

Rectified spirit is a ?

mixture of 95%, ethanol + 5% methanol

mixture of 95% ethanol + 5% H2O

mixture of 95% ethanol + 5% pyridine

Green desires to form a new company to manufacture lawn mowers. Green is concerned about having his personal assets exposed to liability for the new company’s contracts and torts. Furthermore, he wants to retain control over the company’s operations and growth for the next few years. He will need an infusion of equity capital to begin operations. He hopes to take the company public in about five years if it is advantageous to do so at the time. Which of the following types of business associations would be best for Green’s new company?

Member-managed limited-liabilitycompany

Human resource staff specialists should attempt to ?

select all supervisors and middle managers

provide advice, but not service, to linemanagers

facilitate the functioning of line managers

select all supervisors and middle managers

relieve line managers of finalresponsibile

All of the following are true regarding a seller’s rights to reduce legal liability in the sale of nonconsumer goods EXCEPT?

The seller can disclaim consequentialdamages if it is done clearly andconspicuously.

The seller can limit the remedy available tothe buyer if he or she does so clearly andfairly.

The seller can place reasonable conditionson the warranty coverage and a shorter timelimit of warranty coverage.

The seller can disclaim all impliedwarranties by simply stating that there areno implied warranties.

In the statement of cash flows, the section for cash flows from operating activities will include which of the following?

Purchase of a building financed entirely by amortgage

The pH of fresh groundwater slightly decreases upon exposure to air because -

carbon dioxide from air is dissolved in the water

oxygen from air is dissolved in the water

the dissolved oxygen of the groundwater escapes into air

the dissolved carbon dioxide of the groundwater escapes intoair

The elements of a group in the periodic table?

have consecutive atomic numbers

have similar chemical properties

200950 + Mcqs in General in General Knowledge Page 7 McqOptions

301.	Which one of the following is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor?
A.	Radium
B.	Ordinary water
C.	Thorium
D.	Heavy water
Answer» E.

Discussion

302.	A manufacturer wants to ensure that each product it makes meets certain standards so that customer complaints and product returns will be kept at minimal levels. Meeting this goal depends on the part ofoperations known as
A.	inventory management.
B.	strategic management.
C.	purchasing.
D.	quality control.
Answer» C. purchasing.

Discussion

303.	Elizabeth has many ways of interacting with her favorite store. She can visitit in person and speak to an employee, check out the store's web site online,receive one of its e‐mail newsletters, or look at itsFacebook page. The ways Elizabeth interacts with the store are
A.	touch points.
B.	contact spots.
C.	brand interactions.
D.	customer exchanges
Answer» E.

Discussion

304.	The venom of Cobra is ?
A.	Neurotoxic
B.	Haemotoxic
C.	Both (A) and (B)
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Haemotoxic

Discussion

305.	Which of the following statements is true about corporations?
A.	They function independently oftheir owners.
B.	They cannotsue or be sued.
C.	Owners are liable forthe corporation's actions.
D.	They have limited life spans.
Answer» D. They have limited life spans.

Discussion

306.	An effective executive summary.....
A.	is written for people who won'tread the whole document.
B.	includes every point from the business report.
C.	uses technical terminology to show the writer's expertise.
D.	features complex compound sentences
Answer» C. uses technical terminology to show the writer's expertise.

Discussion

307.	Which of the following substance is not used in the alloy of stainless steel?
A.	Carbon
B.	Chromium
C.	Manganese
D.	Molybdenum
Answer» E.

Discussion

308.	Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) solution is used in photography to....
A.	remove undecomposed AgBr as a soluble silver thiosulfatecomplex
B.	remove reduced silver
C.	reduce silver bromide (AgBr) grain to silver
D.	convert the metallic silver to silver salt
Answer» B. remove reduced silver

Discussion

309.	Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it....
A.	prevents freezing of petrol
B.	reduces consumption of petrol
C.	reduces evaporation of petrol
D.	increase efficiency of petrol
Answer» B. reduces consumption of petrol

Discussion

310.	Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.	Uranium
B.	Plutonium
C.	Boron
D.	Heavy water
Answer» D. Heavy water

Discussion

311.	In order to collect relevant primary data, Ms. Thornton wishes to conduct a survey of her current customers. To save time and money, she wishes to conduct the survey via a Web-based form that saves responses to a database. In this situation, what is the most significant problem with using this method of administering the survey rather than a traditional mail approach?
A.	Respondent bias: respondents may notanswer the survey truthfully, hence datamay be inaccurate.
B.	Nonprobability sampling: customers whodo not use the Internet will not be in thesample, hence correct inferences may not bepossible.
C.	Survey length: respondents will not be ableto see the entire survey and thus mayanswer only part of it, hence data will beincomplete.
D.	Question complexity: Web-based surveyscannot prevent multiple or inappropriateresponses to complex questions, hencesome data may be corrupted.
Answer» C. Survey length: respondents will not be ableto see the entire survey and thus mayanswer only part of it, hence data will beincomplete.

Discussion

312.	From data collected by the retail jewelers’ trade association, Ms. Thornton learns that sales of antique jewelry are rising and that the most common purchasers are older, upper-income couples. Though initially reluctant to purchase online, these customers are beginning to overcome their concerns. From United States Census Bureau data, she learns that this population segment is growing in number and will continue to do so throughout the next two decades. At this point what should Ms. Thornton do?
A.	Summarize the research findings andrecommend implementing the Web-basedcatalog as the firm’s market is clearlygrowing.
B.	Collect primary data to determine whetherthese trends and preferences are reflected inPriceless Treasures’ customer base.
C.	Collect primary data on competitors todetermine whether the electronic market forantique jewelry is saturated.
D.	End the study and retain the current systemas the major customer segment is clearly skepital of online retailers
Answer» C. Collect primary data on competitors todetermine whether the electronic market forantique jewelry is saturated.

Discussion

313.	Which of the following is the Chemical name of the salt we use in our kitchen?
A.	Sodium Chloride
B.	Ammonium Sulphate
C.	Sodium Carbonate
D.	Calcium Chloride
Answer» B. Ammonium Sulphate

Discussion

314.	Stainless steel is an alloy of?
A.	Iron, Carbon and Nickel
B.	Iron and Maganese
C.	Iron, Chromium and Zinc
D.	Iron, Chromium and Nickel
Answer» E.

Discussion

315.	In a large firm, the pool of applicants for the positions of sales manager and sales associate consists of three men and three women. If each candidate has an equal chance of being selected, what is the probability that both positions will be filled by men?
A.	0.20
B.	0.25
C.	0.33
D.	0.50
Answer» B. 0.25

Discussion

316.	It is an industrial process of producing ammonia by the reaction of nitrogen with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?
A.	Solvay Process
B.	Haber Process
C.	Bayer Process
D.	Bessemer Process
Answer» C. Bayer Process

Discussion

317.	Saint Martin Hospital boasts one of the world’s leading medical imaging programs. Its radiology department specializes in the early detection of particularly serious forms of stomach, intestinal, and colon cancer. The hospital plans to invest in a new system of digital medical imaging and image transmission technologies that will enable its radiologists to view and evaluate intestinal scan results from anywhere in the world. With this investment, the hospital is attempting to overcome which of the constraints of services marketing?
A.	Inventory
B.	Intangibility
C.	Inconsistency
D.	Inseparability
Answer» E.

Discussion

318.	Family branding refers to a group of ?
A.	similar brands of products from differentmakers
B.	different brands of products from differentmakers within the same industry
C.	different products marketed under a singlebrand name
D.	similar products sold by small, family-ownedfirms
Answer» D. similar products sold by small, family-ownedfirms

Discussion

319.	Uranium eventually decays into a stable isotope of?
A.	Lead
B.	Polonium
C.	Thorium
D.	Radium
Answer» B. Polonium

Discussion

320.	Which of the toxic heavy metals is found in modern tannery industries?
A.	Nickel
B.	Zinc
C.	Chromium
D.	Lead
Answer» D. Lead

Discussion

321.	Which of the following is NOT a component of time series data?
A.	Secular trend
B.	Centered moving average
C.	Seasonal variation
D.	Miscellaneous or irregular variation
Answer» C. Seasonal variation

Discussion

322.	An information system that enables all business departments in the same firm to share relevant information and data is called ?
A.	an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
B.	a material requirements planning (MRP)system
C.	a decision support system (DSS)
D.	a point-of-sale (POS) system
Answer» B. a material requirements planning (MRP)system

Discussion

323.	The central processing unit (CPU) in a personal computer contains the ?
A.	control unit and memory
B.	control unit and arithmetic/logic unit
C.	arithmetic/logic unit and bus
D.	arithmetic/logic unit only
Answer» C. arithmetic/logic unit and bus

Discussion

324.	Rusting of iron requires ....
A.	Oxygen only
B.	Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
C.	Oxygen and water
D.	Carbon dioxide only
Answer» D. Carbon dioxide only

Discussion

325.	A balloon filled with helium rises in air because?
A.	Helium pushes down on the air below the balloon
B.	The balloon is weightless
C.	Air exerts an upward force on the balloon
D.	Helium is less dense than air
Answer» E.

Discussion

326.	Alcoholic (-OH) group can be identified by?
A.	Tollen's Readent Test
B.	FeCl3 Test
C.	Ozonolysis Reaction
D.	Esterification Test
Answer» C. Ozonolysis Reaction

Discussion

327.	Which one of the following is used in the preparation of antiseptic solution?
A.	Iodine
B.	Iodine Chloride
C.	Potassium Chloride
D.	Potassium nitrate
Answer» B. Iodine Chloride

Discussion

328.	Based on his scientific management theory, Frederick Taylor developed what pay principle?
A.	Hourly pay
B.	Incentive pay
C.	Profit sharing
D.	Monthly salary with bonus
Answer» C. Profit sharing

Discussion

329.	When a domestic firm permits a foreign company to manufacture and sell its product in exchange for a fee or royalty, the process is termed:
A.	importing
B.	exporting
C.	licensing
D.	countertrading
Answer» D. countertrading

Discussion

330.	Rectified spirit is a ?
A.	mixture of 95%, ethanol + 5% methanol
B.	mixture of 95% ethanol + 5% H2O
C.	mixture of 95% ethanol + 5% pyridine
D.	100% ethanol
Answer» E.

Discussion

331.	A department manager telephoned two managers in other departments to discuss a cost savings idea that would benefit their departments as well as her own. Which of the following most accurately defines the communication channel that the manager was using?
A.	Upward
B.	Lateral
C.	Downward
D.	Hierarchical
Answer» C. Downward

Discussion

332.	The element which form amphoteric oxides is ?
A.	antimony
B.	bismuth
C.	sodium
D.	phosphorous
Answer» B. bismuth

Discussion

333.	Electrostatic precipitator is used to control....
A.	Chemical Pollutants
B.	Radio-active Pollutants
C.	Water Pollutants
D.	Air Pollutants
Answer» E.

Discussion

334.	Number of different oxides formed by nitrogen is ?
A.	four
B.	two
C.	ONE
D.	three
Answer» C. ONE

Discussion

335.	Green desires to form a new company to manufacture lawn mowers. Green is concerned about having his personal assets exposed to liability for the new company’s contracts and torts. Furthermore, he wants to retain control over the company’s operations and growth for the next few years. He will need an infusion of equity capital to begin operations. He hopes to take the company public in about five years if it is advantageous to do so at the time. Which of the following types of business associations would be best for Green’s new company?
A.	Corporation
B.	General partnership
C.	Limited partnership
D.	Member-managed limited-liabilitycompany
Answer» B. General partnership

Discussion

336.	Human resource staff specialists should attempt to ?
A.	provide advice, but not service, to linemanagers
B.	facilitate the functioning of line managers
C.	select all supervisors and middle managers
D.	relieve line managers of finalresponsibile
Answer» C. select all supervisors and middle managers

Discussion

337.	The compound which contains both ionic and covalent bonds is ?
A.	CH4
B.	H2
C.	NaCl
D.	KCN
Answer» E.

Discussion

338.	Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an?
A.	antibiotic
B.	disinfectant
C.	antiseptic
D.	coagulant
Answer» C. antiseptic

Discussion

339.	The product used for manufacturing of Industrial alcohol is?
A.	Bagasse
B.	Paper-pulp
C.	Molasses
D.	Khandasari
Answer» D. Khandasari

Discussion

340.	All of the following are true regarding a seller’s rights to reduce legal liability in the sale of nonconsumer goods EXCEPT?
A.	The seller can disclaim consequentialdamages if it is done clearly andconspicuously.
B.	The seller can limit the remedy available tothe buyer if he or she does so clearly andfairly.
C.	The seller can place reasonable conditionson the warranty coverage and a shorter timelimit of warranty coverage.
D.	The seller can disclaim all impliedwarranties by simply stating that there areno implied warranties.
Answer» E.

Discussion

341.	Which gas was mainly responsible for the Bhopal Mishap in 1984?
A.	Methyl Isocyanate
B.	Carbon dioxide
C.	Amonia
D.	Carbon mono-oxide
Answer» B. Carbon dioxide

Discussion

342.	In the statement of cash flows, the section for cash flows from operating activities will include which of the following?
A.	Dividends paid
B.	Issuance of common stock
C.	A decrease in accounts payable
D.	Purchase of a building financed entirely by amortgage
Answer» D. Purchase of a building financed entirely by amortgage

Discussion

343.	Which one of the following reactions is the main cause of the energy radiation from the Sun?
A.	Diffusion reaction
B.	Chemical reaction
C.	Fission reaction
D.	Fusion reaction
Answer» E.

Discussion

344.	In a period of rising prices, which inventory valuation method would generally yield both the lowest ending inventory value and the lowest net income figure?
A.	First in, first out (FIFO)
B.	Last in, first out (LIFO)
C.	Weighted average
D.	Standard cost
Answer» C. Weighted average

Discussion

345.	Which one among the following nontoxic gases helps in formation of enzymes which ripen fruit?
A.	Methane
B.	Acetylene
C.	Ethane
D.	Carbon dioxide
Answer» C. Ethane

Discussion

346.	Age of fossil may be found out by determining the ratio of two isotopes of carbon. The isotopes are ?
A.	C-12 and C-13
B.	C-13 and C-14
C.	C-12 and C-14
D.	C-12 and carbon black
Answer» D. C-12 and carbon black

Discussion

347.	The pH of fresh groundwater slightly decreases upon exposure to air because -
A.	carbon dioxide from air is dissolved in the water
B.	oxygen from air is dissolved in the water
C.	the dissolved oxygen of the groundwater escapes into air
D.	the dissolved carbon dioxide of the groundwater escapes intoair
Answer» E.

Discussion

348.	A firm that would like to know whether it has enough cash to meet its bills would be most likely to use which category of financial ratio?
A.	Liquidity
B.	Leverage
C.	Efficiency
D.	Profitability
Answer» B. Leverage

Discussion

349.	The elements of a group in the periodic table?
A.	are isobars
B.	have consecutive atomic numbers
C.	have similar chemical properties
D.	are isotopes
Answer» D. are isotopes

Discussion

350.	If the spread between the spot and forward exchange rates of two currencies equals the interest rate difference between the two countries, this phenomenon is referred to as?
A.	purchasing-power equality
B.	commodity arbitrage
C.	currency hedging
D.	interest-rate parity
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

Which one of the following is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

A manufacturer wants to ensure that each product it makes meets certain standards so that customer complaints and product returns will be kept at minimal levels. Meeting this goal depends on the part ofoperations known as

Elizabeth has many ways of interacting with her favorite store. She can visitit in person and speak to an employee, check out the store's web site online,receive one of its e‐mail newsletters, or look at itsFacebook page. The ways Elizabeth interacts with the store are

The venom of Cobra is ?

Which of the following statements is true about corporations?

An effective executive summary.....

Which of the following substance is not used in the alloy of stainless steel?

Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) solution is used in photography to....

Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it....

Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?

Which of the following is the Chemical name of the salt we use in our kitchen?

Stainless steel is an alloy of?

In a large firm, the pool of applicants for the positions of sales manager and sales associate consists of three men and three women. If each candidate has an equal chance of being selected, what is the probability that both positions will be filled by men?

It is an industrial process of producing ammonia by the reaction of nitrogen with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?

Family branding refers to a group of ?

Uranium eventually decays into a stable isotope of?

Which of the toxic heavy metals is found in modern tannery industries?

Which of the following is NOT a component of time series data?

An information system that enables all business departments in the same firm to share relevant information and data is called ?

The central processing unit (CPU) in a personal computer contains the ?

Rusting of iron requires ....

A balloon filled with helium rises in air because?

Alcoholic (-OH) group can be identified by?

Which one of the following is used in the preparation of antiseptic solution?

Based on his scientific management theory, Frederick Taylor developed what pay principle?

When a domestic firm permits a foreign company to manufacture and sell its product in exchange for a fee or royalty, the process is termed:

Rectified spirit is a ?

A department manager telephoned two managers in other departments to discuss a cost savings idea that would benefit their departments as well as her own. Which of the following most accurately defines the communication channel that the manager was using?

The element which form amphoteric oxides is ?

Electrostatic precipitator is used to control....

Number of different oxides formed by nitrogen is ?

Human resource staff specialists should attempt to ?

The compound which contains both ionic and covalent bonds is ?

Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an?

The product used for manufacturing of Industrial alcohol is?

All of the following are true regarding a seller’s rights to reduce legal liability in the sale of nonconsumer goods EXCEPT?

Which gas was mainly responsible for the Bhopal Mishap in 1984?

In the statement of cash flows, the section for cash flows from operating activities will include which of the following?

Which one of the following reactions is the main cause of the energy radiation from the Sun?

In a period of rising prices, which inventory valuation method would generally yield both the lowest ending inventory value and the lowest net income figure?

Which one among the following nontoxic gases helps in formation of enzymes which ripen fruit?

Age of fossil may be found out by determining the ratio of two isotopes of carbon. The isotopes are ?

The pH of fresh groundwater slightly decreases upon exposure to air because -

A firm that would like to know whether it has enough cash to meet its bills would be most likely to use which category of financial ratio?

The elements of a group in the periodic table?

If the spread between the spot and forward exchange rates of two currencies equals the interest rate difference between the two countries, this phenomenon is referred to as?