Lesson 1.4.2a
1.4.2a Proximity to market, labour, materials and competitors Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which business location factor involves being close to customers?
- Proximity to materials
- Proximity to competitors
- Proximity to labour
- Proximity to market
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Where should a business requiring heavy raw materials ideally locate?
- Near materials
- Near market
- Near competitors
- City centre
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Why might a retail business choose to locate close to its competitors?
- Eliminate rival firms
- Lower staff wages
- Attract more visitors
- Reduce business rates
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Which location factor is most important for a business needing skilled staff?
- Proximity to competitors
- Proximity to materials
- Proximity to labour
- Proximity to market
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What is the most critical location factor for a local high street café?
- Proximity to suppliers
- Rural location
- Proximity to materials
- Proximity to market
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Which location factor is most crucial for a furniture maker using bulky timber?
- Proximity to materials
- Proximity to labour
- Proximity to competitors
- City centre site
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Which factor decides if a business must locate near its customers?
- Nature of activity
- Business size
- Legal structure
- Director salary
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Which factor is most relevant for a manufacturer needing a large, cheap site?
- High street frontage
- Access to space
- Proximity to market
- City centre location
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Why must businesses consider local workforce availability when choosing a site?
- Lower rent prices
- Secure cheap materials
- Recruit skilled staff
- Increase daily sales
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What is the best location for an online retailer selling nationwide?
- Factory outlet store
- Rural high street
- City centre shop
- Transport network warehouse
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What is the main benefit of locating close to both suppliers and customers?
- Higher tax relief
- Lower staff wages
- Cheaper electricity
- Lower transport costs
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What is a major advantage of locating a retail shop near direct competitors?
- Lower business rates
- Zero rival competition
- Higher customer footfall
- Guaranteed monopoly
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Where should a firm needing specialist technical skills ideally be located?
- Remote countryside
- Cheap agricultural land
- Near heavy timber
- Near skilled workforce
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What is the primary location priority for a daily fresh bread bakery?
- Access to ports
- Silent rural setting
- Cheap warehouse space
- Proximity to market
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What is a key disadvantage of locating directly next to business rivals?
- Easier price comparison
- Lack of staff
- Poor transport links
- Higher material costs
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A firm wanting to be near its component supplier prioritises which factor?
- Proximity to labour
- Proximity to market
- City centre retail
- Proximity to materials
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Which location factor is most essential for a mining company extracting raw ore?
- Proximity to labour
- Proximity to market
- Proximity to materials
- Proximity to competitors
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What does the location factor 'proximity to market' mean for a business?
- Near customers
- Near skilled workers
- Near main suppliers
- Near raw materials
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Which location factor is most important for a firm manufacturing bulky goods from heavy steel?
- Proximity to market
- Proximity to finance
- Proximity to competitors
- Proximity to materials
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Which location factor is most critical when setting up a large call centre?
- Farming land access
- Heavy freight links
- Proximity to timber
- Access to labour
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