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Business English Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Someone who acts as an agent on behalf of a shipper.






2. The relationship between technology and the legal right to privacy in the collection and sharing of data about oneself.






3. A notice to a buyer that shipment has gone forward which contains details of packing - routing etc.






4. A piece of information - for example how a certain product is made - which is only known to the company that makes it.






5. When a person or group infringes on your rights such as freedom of movement or freedom of speech.






6. Ships especially designed for trucks to drive into them using internal ramps.






7. Letting a third-party company take care of your logistics for you.






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






9. A demanding or stimulating situation.






10. A telephone call requested at a certain time to wake someone up.






11. The right to say what you want without anyone stopping you.






12. Net profits divided by net worth or total equity.






13. Expenses arising during normal business operations.






14. Series of questions designed to gather information on a certain topic.






15. When a company produces a product of a type they have not previously made.






16. Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice.






17. A place for the reception - delivery - consolidation - distribution and storage of goods and cargo.






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






19. The estimated loss of value of assets over a period of time.






20. Someone who starts a new business venture often involving innovation and risk taking.






21. Expenses for a company which do not change based on production or sales levels.






22. Cargo ships not specialised in one type of cargo unlike a full containership.






23. When you allow someone to start a specific business by using your products in exchange for a part of his profits.






24. A company where the owners are personally liable for the debts of the company.






25. Usually wooden base used for moving or storing stacked goods.






26. A form of corporate equity ownership giving voting rights.






27. The sale of part-ownership in a venture to gain additional capital for a start-up.






28. The examination and evaluation of something.






29. A shipment of goods to a consignee.






30. Ships with permanent container cells with little or no space for other cargo types.






31. The right of owners of physical or intellectual property to consume - rent or sell their property.






32. Device which breaks to stop the flow of current in the event of an overload.






33. The idea that anything you tell your doctor will remain confidential.






34. Information officially declared secret - such as classified documents or material that are available only to particular people.






35. Initial medical attention given to someone in the event of an accident or sudden illness.






36. The first time a company offers its shares to the public.






37. Surveillance tools installed on a computer without the users' consent.






38. Monitoring of public places using video cameras.






39. The added value a brand name identity brings to a product or service.






40. Port where cargo enters a country and is unloaded.






41. Positions customer's relative perceptions of one brand in comparison to other competitive alternatives.






42. The truck unit onto which freight in a container is loaded.






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






44. Officials formally appointed to run and represent a company.






45. The total value of the money invested into a company by its shareholders.






46. Protective helmet worn on building sites etc. to prevent injuries to the head.






47. Activities involved in protecting a country - building or person against danger or attack.






48. Earnings which are reinvested in the company rather than paid out as dividends.






49. In a business plan this is the change in the cash balance.






50. Things which are likely or feasible.