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Business English Test

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Transportation method where truck trailers with their loads are moved by train to their destination.






2. A flexible tube used to transport liquids or gas.






3. Protective eyewear worn when working with chemicals or dangerous machines.






4. A portion - piece or segment of something that is representative of the whole.






5. A process of verifying all information about a company including but not limited to financials - management - market share and risks.






6. Device containing water - foam or powder used to put out a fire.






7. Ceiling-mounted camera used in stores and casinos etc to monitor customers.


8. The time it takes between the arrival of a vessel or aircraft and its departure.






9. Damage or hurt experienced by a person or animal.






10. Business wholly owned by its employees with the emphasis on group decision making.






11. A delivery which is currently between its source and destination.






12. A unit of measure for liquids equivalent to 42 gallons.






13. When someone breaks your right to privacy.






14. The planning - implementation and control of flow and storage of goods.






15. A rectangluar piece of luggage for carrying clothes.






16. The benefit of larger scale production where costs are spread over more units which lowers the average unit cost.






17. The year as used in accounting which can begin and end in any month as the company sees fit.






18. A technique used to assess expected profitability of a company or single product.






19. Someone who invests in a business partnership without taking part in business affairs. Usually sleeping partners have limited liability.






20. Service taking cargo from a regional port or airport to a central hub for a long-haul voyage.






21. Expenses arising during normal business operations.






22. The right to have your political view kept secret.






23. The time which a seller needs to produce and deliver goods.






24. The granting of power to perform various acts or duties.






25. A marketing strategy where a company tries to gain greater dominance in a market - for example - by offering special prices.






26. The science of making sure people and machines work together as well as possible.






27. A model depicting the sales curve of a product split into four stages - introduction - growth - maturity and decline.






28. The right to have your sexual orientation and practices remain secret.






29. General term for ships designed to carry cargo rather than passengers.






30. A method recognised throughout a business sector as the best way to do something.






31. A business classed as a separate legal entity so if there is a financial problem the owners would not lose all their money - only the money they had invested in the company.






32. The organization that surveys and classifies ships for insurance companies.


33. Anyone who has an interest in the success of an organization - e.g. the owner - employees - shareholders.






34. The right to have details of your financial transactions kept secret.






35. Steps taken in advance to avoid an accident happening.






36. Debts; money that must be paid.






37. Someone who acts as an agent on behalf of a shipper.






38. The characteristic of a measurement regarding how precise it is.






39. A machine used to pick up and transport goods loaded on pallets.






40. A receipt for goods issued by a carrier indicated that goods were received without damage or irregularities.






41. A wealthy person who invests in a start-up company.






42. When all members of a group agree to support a decision even if they don't agree with it.






43. Activities including product - method of distribution - method of advertising which all affect how a product is marketing.






44. The obsessive following - observing or contacting of another person.






45. A warehouse authorized by customs where goods are stored and no payment is required until the goods are removed.






46. Cargo which is transported by plane.






47. A moving belt you collect baggage from at the airport.






48. Goods which are shipped loose in the hold of a ship.






49. Things which are likely or feasible.






50. Shortened form of Roll on/Roll off meaning a ship which trucks can drive straight onto without the need for cranes.