AIC SS 2 ECONOMICS REVISION Test
  • 1. The production possibility curve illustrates............
A) The level of production that is most efficient
B) The average level of production in an economy
C) The maximum level of production an economy can achieve
D) The minimum level of production an economy can achieve
  • 2. The law of variable proportion states that.........
A) As more input is added to production, the output will increase at a constant rate
B) As more input is added to production, the output will increase at an increasing rate
C) As more input is added to production, the output will decrease
D) As more input is added to production, the output will increase at a decreasing rate
  • 3. The concept of total productivity refers to........
A) The total output produced by a firm or an economy
B) The average level of productivity in an economy
C) The difference between total revenue and total cost
D) The minimum level of productivity required for firms to stay in business
  • 4. The concept of average productivity refers to...............
A) The total output multiplied by the total number of units of input
B) The total revenue divided by the total cost
C) The total output divided by the total number of units of input
D) The difference between total revenue and total cost
  • 5. The concept of marginal productivity refers to........
A) The additional output produced by adding one more unit of input
B) The total revenue divided by the total cost
C) The total output divided by the total number of units of input
D) The difference between total revenue and total cost
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the production possibility curve?
A) Resources are fixed in quantity and quality
B) Production is efficient and maximized
C) Technology is constant
D) The economy is operating at full employment
  • 7. The law of variable proportion is also known as...........
A) The law of increasing marginal returns
B) The law of diminishing marginal returns
C) The law of constant marginal returns
D) The law of variable marginal returns
  • 8. The concept of total cost includes................
A) The cost of marketing and advertising
B) The cost of land and capital equipment
C) All of the above
D) The cost of materials and labor needed for production
  • 9. The concept of average cost refers to..................
A) The cost of producing the last unit of output
B) The difference between total revenue and total cost
C) The cost of producing one additional unit of output
D) The total cost divided by the total number of units produced
  • 10. The concept of marginal cost refers to............
A) The total cost divided by the total number of units produced
B) The cost of producing one additional unit of output
C) The difference between total revenue and total cost
D) The cost of producing the last unit of output
  • 11. The production possibility curve is concave to the origin because
A) The economy is operating at full employment
B) The law of diminishing marginal returns applies to production
C) Resources are fixed in quantity and quality
D) Technology is constant
  • 12. The law of diminishing marginal returns states that............
A) As more input is added to production, the output will increase at a constant rate
B) As more input is added to production, the output will increase at a decreasing rate
C) As more input is added to production, the output will remain constant
D) As more input is added to production, the output will increase at an increasing rate
  • 13. Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?
A) Capital
B) Labor
C) Land
D) Money
  • 14. The production possibility curve represents.............
A) The trade-offs that occur when an economy produces two goods
B) The different combinations of goods an economy can produce with limited resources
C) The historical record of production in an economy
D) The ratio of resources used in production
  • 15. In economics, the term "production" refers to...........
A) The process of creating goods and services
B) The process of consuming goods and services
C) The process of saving and investing money
D) The process of selling goods and services
  • 16. Which of the following best defines the meaning of cost to an accountant?
A) The total expenses minus the revenue generated from sales.
B) The amount that needs to be paid to suppliers and employees.
C) The monetary value of resources used in production.
D) The expenses incurred to produce a product or service.
  • 17. What is the meaning of cost to an economist?
A) The monetary value of resources used in production.
B) The amount that needs to be paid to suppliers and employees.
C) The amount of money spent on advertising and marketing.
D) The total expenses incurred to produce a product or service.
  • 18. Which of the following is considered a fixed cost (FC)?
A) Wages of production workers
B) Rent for a production facility
C) Energy consumption
D) Raw materials
  • 19. What does Total Cost (TC) represent?
A) The cost of producing one unit of a product
B) The sum of fixed cost and variable cost
C) The cost of raw materials only
D) The cost of marketing and advertising
  • 20. Which of the following is a variable cost (VC)?
A) Cost of raw materials
B) Depreciation of machinery
C) Rent for a production facility
D) Salary of the production manager
  • 21. What is Average Fixed Cost (AFC)?
A) The sum of fixed cost and variable cost
B) The cost of producing one additional unit of a product
C) The ratio of total fixed cost to the quantity of output
D) The difference between total cost and variable cost
  • 22. What does Average Variable Cost (AVC) represent?
A) The ratio of total variable cost to the quantity of output
B) The cost of producing one additional unit of a product
C) The sum of fixed cost and variable cost
D) The difference between total cost and variable cost
  • 23. Which of the following represents Marginal Cost (MC)?
A) The ratio of total fixed cost to the quantity of output
B) The cost of producing one additional unit of a product
C) The sum of fixed cost and variable cost
D) The difference between total cost and variable cost
  • 24. What is the relationship between Marginal Cost (MC) and Average Variable Cost (AVC)?
A) MC is always greater than AVC
B) MC is inversely related to AVC
C) MC is always lesser than AVC
D) MC and AVC are equal at all levels of output
  • 25. Which type of cost is not affected by changes in the level of production?
A) Fixed Cost (FC)
B) Variable Cost (VC)
C) Marginal Cost (MC)
D) Average Fixed Cost (AFC)
  • 26. When Marginal Cost (MC) is below Average Variable Cost (AVC), what happens to AVC?
A) AVC decreases
B) AVC remains constant
C) AVC becomes zero
D) AVC increases
  • 27. Which cost concept represents the cost of producing one additional unit of a product?
A) Variable Cost (VC)
B) Marginal Cost (MC)
C) Total Cost (TC)
D) Average Fixed Cost (AFC)
  • 28. In the short run, which cost concept must be covered for a firm to continue its operations?
A) Fixed Cost (FC)
B) Total Cost (TC)
C) Variable Cost (VC)
D) Average Fixed Cost (ACF)
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a type of cost concept?
A) Total Cost (TC)
B) Average Fixed Cost (AFC)
C) Average Variable Revenue (AVR)
D) Marginal Cost (MC)
  • 30. What is the formula for calculating Average Fixed Cost (AFC)?
A) AFC = TC / VC
B) AFC = TC / FC
C) AFC = FC / Output
D) AFC = VC / Output
  • 31. Which of the following options best defines revenue?
A) The profit earned from a business venture
B) The amount of money paid to suppliers and workers
C) The cost incurred to produce goods and services
D) The total amount of money earned from selling goods and services
  • 32. When total revenue exceeds total cost, a business makes
A) Investment
B) Loss
C) Break-even
D) Profit
  • 33. Which of the following is an example of a fixed cost for a business?
A) Rent for a factory
B) Raw materials
C) Wages for temporary workers
D) Advertising expenses
  • 34. Which of the following is an example of variable costs for a business?
A) Electricity bills
B) Depreciation on machinery
C) Loan repayments
D) Insurance premiums
  • 35. The formula for calculating total revenue is..........
A) Number of units sold divided by price per unit
B) Total cost minus profit
C) Total cost divided by profit
D) Number of units sold multiplied by price per unit
  • 36. Which of the following is an example of average revenue?
A) The total revenue earned from all sales
B) The revenue earned from each unit sold
C) The revenue earned from variable costs
D) The revenue earned from fixed costs only
  • 37. Marginal revenue is calculated by............
A) Subtracting total cost from total revenue
B) Dividing change in total revenue by change in quantity sold
C) Comparing total revenue to average revenue
D) Multiplying total revenue by price per unit
  • 38. When marginal revenue is greater than marginal cost, a business should.........
A) Increase production
B) Maintain the current level of production
C) Decrease production
D) Raise prices
  • 39. When average revenue is equal to average cost, a business
A) Expands its product range
B) Incurs a loss
C) Makes a profit
D) Breaks even
  • 40. Which of the following best explains the concept of total revenue?
A) The revenue earned from variable costs only
B) The revenue earned from a single unit of a product
C) The revenue earned from fixed costs only
D) The revenue earned from all sales of a product
  • 41. The concept of revenue is important for businesses because it helps to determine................
A) The number of units produced
B) The amount of profit earned
C) The number of workers employed
D) The price of raw materials
  • 42. Which of the following is an example of a non-revenue generating activity for a business?
A) Research and development of new products
B) Marketing and advertising campaigns
C) Training programs for employees
D) Paying salaries to workers
  • 43. In the short run, a business may experience diminishing marginal revenue due to...............
A) Increased competition
B) Decreased consumer demand
C) Higher fixed costs
D) Rising variable costs
  • 44. A business's revenue can be maximized by setting the price at...............
A) The level that covers total costs
B) The level that covers only fixed costs
C) The most competitive price in the market
D) The level that covers only variable costs
  • 45. Which of the following is an example of revenue from a service industry?
A) Fees charged by a law firm
B) Interest earned from investments
C) Sales of agricultural produce
D) Rental income from real estate
  • 46. What is an economic system?
A) The political system of a country
B) The educational system of a country
C) The physical infrastructure of a country
D) The organization of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a society
  • 47. Which economic system provides the least incentive for innovation and entrepreneurship?
A) Traditional economy
B) Market economy
C) Mixed economy
D) Command economy
  • 48. What is the primary drawback of a traditional economy?
A) Slow economic growth
B) Lack of stability
C) Overreliance on technology
D) Inequality
  • 49. Which of the following is a feature of a market economy?
A) Price determination by central planners
B) Limited role of private enterprise
C) Extensive government control over production and distribution
D) Competition and consumer choice
  • 50. In a mixed economy, who typically owns the means of production?
A) International organizations
B) Private individuals and businesses
C) Government
D) Local communities
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