Technology and Economics — Unit test Answers

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In the free-enterprise system of the United States, the government

m
makes no economic decisions.
m
makes some economic decisions.
m
makes most economic decisions.
m
makes all economic decisions.
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three
B
four
C
five
D
six
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A pure market economy is sometimes called pure

a
a. command economy.
s
socialism.
c
communism.
c
capitalism.
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Which of the following statements about opportunity cost are true?CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.It exists because resources are scarce.It influences consumers.It influences producers.It assists in anticipating profits.It encourages people to spread their resources around.

I
It exists because resources are scarce.
I
It influences consumers.
I
It influences producers.
I
It assists in anticipating profits.
I
It encourages people to spread their resources around.
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Which situation best reflects the concept of free enterprise?

A
Consumers have a choice between two bakeries in a single city block.
B
An agency determines which supplements are safe for people to buy.
C
Local officials set the prices for all the gas stations in a community.
D
The government decides the minimum wage for all airline workers.
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Opportunity cost means that something needs to be

r
replenished.
g
given up.
i
ignored.
p
paid for.
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What is one purpose of studying economics?

t
to understand the reasons why people purchase certain goods
t
to find reasons why some resources become scarce
t
to determine the principles that explain why consumers buy services
t
to examine principles that influence the production of goods and services
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John has a large apple orchard. He has decided to bake pies and sell them at the local farmer’s market. Which best describes John’s use of economics?

A
John is using available and renewable resources.
B
John is relying on inexpensive labor costs to improve profits.
C
John is using resources to produce both goods and services.
D
John is assuming consumers will have limited need for his product.
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What is an example of goods?

A
a hotel room
B
a good haircut
C
a car wash
D
a hard cover book
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What type of labor force might a pottery factory want to focus on when hiring?

h
highly skilled
h
highly wealthy
h
highly educated
h
highly localized
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How does a counterclaim help support a writer’s position in an argumentative essay?

A
The counterclaim shows how the position is misleading.
B
The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.
C
The counterclaim allows readers to state their own positions.
D
The counterclaim allows readers to provide their own interpretations.
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Land is considered a resource because it

A
is always available to use.
B
is used to produce things.
C
costs little or nothing to use.
D
requires labor to be useful.
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What are the cons of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select four answers.There may be a sizable gap between rich and poor people.It can be very difficult for citizens to start private businesses.Citizens must pay for most basic necessities by themselves.There is no guarantee of steady employment for many citizens.Citizens may pay higher taxes than in other economic systems.Citizens often purchase their own health care and higher education.

T
There may be a sizable gap between rich and poor people.
I
It can be very difficult for citizens to start private businesses.
C
Citizens must pay for most basic necessities by themselves.
T
There is no guarantee of steady employment for many citizens.
C
Citizens may pay higher taxes than in other economic systems.
C
Citizens often purchase their own health care and higher education.

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