Lesson 1.3.4b

1.3.4b Long-term sources of finance for a start-up or small business Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 3

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The 20 questions

  1. Which of these is classified as a long-term source of finance?

    • Bank loan
    • Trade credit
    • Unpaid invoices
    • Bank overdraft
  2. What is venture capital?

    • Bank overdraft
    • Equity investment
    • Trade credit
    • Government grant
  3. Which long-term finance source does NOT involve giving up ownership?

    • Crowdfunding shares
    • Share capital
    • Bank loan
    • Venture capital
  4. Which long-term finance source involves the business owner investing their own money?

    • Trade credit
    • Personal savings
    • Bank overdraft
    • Commercial loan
  5. Which long-term source best funds a £60,000 premises fit-out?

    • Trade credit
    • Daily cash sales
    • Five-year bank loan
    • Bank overdraft
  6. What is the primary feature of share capital?

    • Fixed interest rate
    • Short-term borrowing
    • Ownership stake
    • Government backing
  7. How is retained profit best defined in a business?

    • External debt
    • Reinvested earnings
    • Borrowed capital
    • Dividends paid
  8. What does crowdfunding typically involve?

    • Trade credit
    • Online public contributions
    • Venture capital
    • Bank loans
  9. Which finance method raises £500,000 without borrowing or debt?

    • Overdraft facility
    • Issue new shares
    • Bank loan
    • Trade credit
  10. What is the main advantage of using retained profit?

    • Dilutes owner control
    • No interest cost
    • Extends trade credit
    • Increases bank debt
  11. What is a key disadvantage of raising venture capital?

    • Short repayment terms
    • High interest charges
    • Fixed dividend rates
    • Loss of control
  12. What is the main disadvantage of a long-term bank loan?

    • Interest payments
    • Short repayment window
    • Unsecured borrowing
    • Loss of ownership
  13. What is a major advantage of raising share capital instead of a bank loan?

    • No shared ownership
    • No interest charges
    • Guaranteed profits
    • Fixed repayment date
  14. Which long-term finance source requires no collateral assets?

    • Bank loan
    • Mortgage
    • Crowdfunding
    • Debenture
  15. Which type of finance best suits a five-year product development project?

    • Short-term loan
    • Overdraft
    • Trade credit
    • Long-term finance
  16. A business gets a £20,000 bank loan at 8% interest over 2 years, repaid in equal total amounts. What is the total interest paid over the loan if simple interest is used?

    • £3,200
    • £4,000
    • £1,600
    • £8,000
  17. What is a key disadvantage of issuing shares to raise finance?

    • High interest costs
    • Mandatory collateral
    • Diluted ownership
    • Fixed repayment dates
  18. Using retained profit and personal savings means a firm relies on what type of finance?

    • Debt capital
    • Internal sources
    • External sources
    • Borrowed funds
  19. Why might a business choose a bank loan rather than issuing shares?

    • To retain ownership
    • To avoid interest
    • To gain voting rights
    • To increase dividends
  20. What is a potential disadvantage of a crowdfunding campaign?

    • Paying interest
    • Failing target
    • Losing control
    • Selling shares

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