Free Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics 03 Practice Test - 11th Grade - Commerce 

Question 1

If business is to operate in a society which is full of diverese and complicated problems, it may have 

A.

little chance of success

B.

great chance of success

C.

little chance of failure 

D.

no relation with success or failure

SOLUTION

Solution : A

If business is to operate in a society which is full of diverese and complicated problems, it may have little chance of success. 

Question 2

That an enterprise must behave as a good citizen is an example of its responsibility towards

A.

owners

B.

workers

C.

consumers

D.

community

SOLUTION

Solution : D

That an enterprise must behave as a good citizen is an example of its responsibility towards community.

Question 3

Carbon monoxide emitted by automobiles directly contributes to

A.

water pollution

B.

noise pollution

C.

air pollution

D.

land pollution

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Carbon monoxide emitted by automobiles directly contributes to air pollution.

Question 4

Which of the following can explain the need for pollution control?

A.

Cost savings

B.

Reduced risk of liability

C.

Reduction of health hazards

D.

All of them

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Reduction of health hazards explains the need for pollution control.

Question 5

Global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone depleting substances, was adopted by

A.

The Vienna Convention

B.

Rio de Janeiro Conference 

C.

The Montreal Protocol

D.

The Kyoto Protocol

SOLUTION

Solution : D

The Kyoto Protocol focuses on reducing the release of ozone depleting substances.

Question 6

Which one of the following is not normally a pollutant?

A.

Carbon monoxide

B.

Carbon dioxide

C.

Hydrocarbons

D.

Sulphur dioxide

SOLUTION

Solution : B

The common gaseous pollutants are oxides of carbon (CO and CO2), oxides of nitrogen (NO and NO2) oxides of sulphur (SO2 and SO3), all these together contribute 90% of the global air pollution. Out of all these CO2 is not a pollutant normally, the green plants, by photosynthesis balance the CO2 and O2 ratios in the air to a great extent, whereas others like carbon monoxide, NO2 etc. are poisonous gases.

Question 7

Deforestation will decrease

A.

soil erosion

B.

soil fertility

C.

land slides

D.

rainfall

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non-forest land use such as arable land, pasture, urban use, logged area, or wasteland. Generally, the removal or destruction of significant areas of forest cover has resulted in a degraded environment with reduced biodiversity. Deforestation results from removal of trees without sufficient reforestation, and results in declines in habitat and biodiversity, wood for fuel and industrial use, and quality of life. Due to deforestation, transpiration will be decreased, air temperature will be increased and water content will be decreased hence rainfall decreases.

Question 8

All of the following are potential health effects associated with noise pollution except

A.
Increased anxiety
B.

Headaches

C.

Hearing impairment

D.

Low blood pressure

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Low blood pressure is not a side effect of noise pollution.

Question 9

Which of the following is an indoor pollutant in classrooms?

A.

Dust

B.

Chalk dust.

C.

Old insulation (asbestos)

D.

All of the above.

SOLUTION

Solution : D

All of the above are indoor pollutants in classrooms

Question 10

A company promoting 'tasty' fatty foods that might lead to consumers suffering from heart disease and obesity could be accused of

A.

Deceptive selling

B.

Misleading advertising

C.

Invasion of privacy

D.

Short-termism

SOLUTION

Solution : B

False advertising is the use of false, misleading, or unproven information to advertise products to consumers or advertising that does not disclose its source. One form of false advertising is to claim that a product has a health benefit or contains vitamins or minerals that it in fact does not.