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