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






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






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






4. A shipment of goods to a consignee.






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






6. A financial statement showing sales - cost of sales - gross margin - operating expenses etc.






7. The examination and evaluation of something.






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






9. A place where parts of the ownership of companies are bought and sold - or the organization of people whose job is to do the buying and selling.






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






11. Entering land or property without permission from the owner or the right to enter.






12. Compensation paid to a person on the basis of products sold.






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






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






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






16. Earnings Before Interest - Taxes - Depreciation and Amortization.






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






18. The monitoring or close observation of behaviour.






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






20. An invasion of someone's private life without due cause.






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






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






23. Hospital department for people who suddenly become ill or are hurt in an accident.






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






25. The expected behaviour or standard for something.






26. A systematic - independent examination of whether a company's quality procedures are being followed and goals being achieved or not.






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






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






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






30. List of goods in a store or warehouse.






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






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






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






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






35. Expenses arising during normal business operations.






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






37. When a company buys another one for more than the asset value the difference is called goodwill.






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






39. Written description of how something should be done.






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






41. Property that a business owns - including cash and receivables - inventory etc.






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






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






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






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






46. A document representing one unit of ownership in a corporation - mutual fund or limited partnership.






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






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






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






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