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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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1. Useable or acceptable.






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






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






4. The purchase of a business based on the company's cash recipts and the belief positive cash flow will continue.






5. Transporting something using different means of transport - e.g. first on a truck and then on a ship.






6. Setting a relatively low intitial price for a new product in order to win market share.






7. Wages - salaries and other forms of employee compensation.






8. A person who is on the managing board of a business.






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






10. Forty-Foot Equivalent Units - a standard size for shipping containers.






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






12. A planned - temporary break in a journey - for instance to change planes.






13. The complete range of a company's offerings including products and services.






14. The ability to develop new ideas.






15. One of the documents required by a firm to become a limited company.






16. System where goods are produced as and when they are needed rather than producing items in advance and storing them in a warehouse.






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






18. The right to privacy and control of your information on the internet.






19. Debts owed to a company usually from sales on credit.






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






21. The state of remaining unknown to most other people.






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






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






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






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






26. A measure of the average time between failures in a system - the higher the amount - the more reliable the thing is.






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






28. To make valid by approval - to establish the certainty of something.






29. A person who is involved in a situation in addition to the two main participants.






30. Documents used to procure freight and express transportation and services from commercial carriers.






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






32. An organization able to respond to and address changes in a market - their environment or industry.






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

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






35. The examination and evaluation of something.






36. A short description of a company's purpose in relation to customers - products - markets etc.






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






38. An agreement that regulates the rights and obligations of shareholders.






39. Ships fitted with tanks to carry liquid or gas cargoes.






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






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






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






43. A small hotel or private house that rents out rooms to sleep in - including breakfast - at reasonable prices.






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






45. Events which are beyond the control of a carrier like war - earthquakes or floods.






46. Shaping a companies' offering and image to occupy a unique and valued place in the customer's mind.






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






48. To decide that an agreed appointment or booking will not take place.






49. The system of technology - people - organizations etc involved in moving services or products from supplier to customer.






50. Fundamental human rights usually protected by law such as freedom of speech and religion.