Lesson 7.1.1.5

7.1.1.5 Technology Quiz: NCFE Business & Enterprise, Unit 7

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This free Technology quiz has 20 multiple choice questions for the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise (NCFE Business & Enterprise), Unit 7: External Environment. It covers lesson 7.1.1.5, Technology, one of the ready-made revision sets written with Revision Ninja and organised by unit on Qwiz Rush.

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  1. A furniture maker replaces hand tools with a computer-controlled cutting machine. What is the most likely effect?

    • Quality varies more than with skilled hand work
    • Fixed costs fall as fewer staff are employed
    • Unit costs fall because output per hour rises
    • Products become more bespoke for each customer

  2. Hanson Ltd decides not to replace its ageing production machinery. Which drawback follows from that decision?

    • Lost output while the machines are installed
    • Slower output than rivals who have upgraded
    • The cost of retraining staff to run new machines
    • A large capital outlay before savings appear

  3. Bexley Books launches a mobile app that stores each customer's reading history and sends them tailored offers. How does the business benefit?

    • Books can be bought from suppliers more cheaply
    • Less stock needs to be held in the shop itself
    • Books are delivered to customers more quickly
    • Marketing can be targeted, lifting repeat sales

  4. Half of Dorn Sports' visitors browse on a phone, but its checkout page only works properly on a desktop. What is the most likely result?

    • Delivery costs per order start to rise
    • The site's stock records become inaccurate
    • Customers buy more in the physical shops
    • Many baskets are abandoned before payment

  5. Why can an online-only clothing retailer often undercut a similar high-street shop on price?

    • It carries lower rent and shop-floor wage costs
    • It pays no VAT on the goods that it sells
    • It faces less competition than a high-street shop
    • Its suppliers charge less for online orders

  6. A Devon pottery moves from selling at local craft fairs to selling through its own website. Which change is it most likely to see?

    • Orders arriving from all over the country
    • Lower postage and packing costs to cover
    • Customers able to handle pots before buying
    • Less competition than at the craft fairs

  7. Which of these is an example of m-commerce?

    • Ordering stock from a supplier by telephone
    • Browsing a firm's website on a desktop PC
    • Paying for shopping with a contactless card
    • Buying a train ticket through a phone app

  8. Nyla's UK candle business begins taking orders from overseas through its website. Which extra cost must she plan for?

    • Stall fees paid at overseas trade fairs
    • Shipping costs and customs paperwork
    • An office rented overseas in each market
    • Sales staff hired in the new countries

  9. An online shoe shop finds that about a third of its orders are sent back. What is the most likely cause?

    • Orders are packed at a central warehouse
    • Customers cannot try shoes on before buying
    • Prices online are lower than in the shops
    • Customers pay for delivery when they order

  10. Two of Mardale Music's rivals now sell through their own websites, while Mardale still sells only from its shop. What is the most likely result?

    • Its brand grows stronger among local buyers
    • Its stock turnover speeds up as demand grows
    • Its market share falls as shoppers switch online
    • Its unit costs fall as it buys stock in bulk

  11. A bakery replaces hand-mixing with automated mixing machines. What is the most likely benefit?

    • Cheaper raw ingredients bought in bulk from suppliers
    • Lower spending on training new sales assistants
    • Faster output with more consistent product quality
    • Stronger brand loyalty built through social media posts

  12. A print firm keeps its old presses while competitors invest in faster digital ones. What follows?

    • Its fixed costs fall, so its break-even output drops
    • Higher unit costs, so orders go to cheaper rivals
    • Its output per worker rises as staff gain experience
    • Lower depreciation charges, so its profit rises sharply

  13. How can a clothing retailer's shopping app most directly help its marketing?

    • It lowers the wages paid to its warehouse workers
    • It sends push alerts about offers to loyal buyers
    • It cuts the cost of leasing high-street shop space
    • It speeds up delivery of parcels to customers' homes

  14. Why do clothing retailers usually face higher return rates online than in store?

    • Websites reach a wider market than a single shop
    • Delivery costs are paid by the retailer, not the buyer
    • Online prices are lower, so shoppers buy on impulse
    • Shoppers cannot try garments on before they buy them

  15. Which of these is the clearest example of m-commerce?

    • Buying a sofa on a shop's website using a laptop
    • Paying cash at a self-service till in a store
    • Ordering stock from a supplier by emailed order form
    • Paying for a coffee with a banking app on a phone

  16. A small gift shop launches its first website. Which advantage is it most likely to gain?

    • It pays less corporation tax on its online sales
    • Its delivery and packing costs fall each month
    • Its suppliers give it longer credit periods
    • It can sell across the UK at any time of day

  17. Why can an online-only retailer often undercut a high-street rival on price?

    • It avoids the rent and staffing costs of a shop
    • It pays its suppliers later than the rival does
    • It spends less on advertising its brand online
    • It charges customers for delivery and packing

  18. A shop stores its customers' card details on its website. What is the main risk it must manage?

    • A cyber-attack could expose customers' data
    • The website could rank lower in search results
    • Customers may return more of the goods they buy
    • Stored card details make payments clear more slowly

  19. What is the main risk for a takeaway with no app that stays off delivery platforms?

    • It must pay commission on each order it sells
    • It gives up control of its delivery drivers
    • Its customer data is held by the app owner
    • It loses younger customers to rivals with apps

  20. How has the growth of e-commerce most changed the way UK consumers shop?

    • They rely on shop staff for advice about products
    • They pay for most orders in cash on delivery
    • They compare prices from many sellers before buying
    • They buy less often from sellers based overseas