Lesson 1.4.4a

1.4.4a Contents of a business plan Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 4

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  1. Which financial forecast is a standard section of a business plan?

    • Cash-flow forecast
    • Payroll summary
    • Tax return form
    • Daily stock ledger
  2. What section of a business plan details customer characteristics found through research?

    • Supplier list
    • Tax details
    • Production schedule
    • Target market
  3. What document in a business plan shows the timing of money entering and leaving the business?

    • Cash-flow forecast
    • Income statement
    • Balance sheet
    • Asset register
  4. Which of these is a typical business aim found in a business plan?

    • Weekly rent amount
    • Daily wage rate
    • Market leadership
    • Hourly utility cost
  5. Which section of a business plan details loans and share capital?

    • Production methods
    • Marketing mix
    • Sources of finance
    • Operations layout
  6. What does the location section of a business plan primarily explain?

    • Staff wage rates
    • Site suitability
    • Product pricing
    • Advertising channels
  7. A business plan includes a sales forecast of £120,000 and costs of £90,000. What is the forecast profit?

    • £210,000
    • £120,000
    • £30,000
    • £90,000
  8. What is a major benefit of writing a business plan before start-up?

    • Identifying risks
    • Free raw materials
    • Guaranteed profits
    • Eliminating tax
  9. Which section of a business plan outlines product, price, promotion and place?

    • Operations section
    • Personnel section
    • Financial section
    • Marketing section
  10. Which financial forecast predicts when a profitable business might run out of money?

    • Cash-flow forecast
    • Break-even forecast
    • Profit forecast
    • Sales forecast
  11. What term describes the specific group of customers a business aims to sell to?

    • Sample group
    • Market share
    • Target market
    • Mass market
  12. Which section of a business plan includes a sales target and a set timescale?

    • Aims and objectives
    • Cash-flow forecast
    • Marketing mix
    • Executive summary
  13. What is typically the very first stage of writing a new business plan?

    • Cash-flow forecasting
    • Premises lease signing
    • Bank loan application
    • Business idea identification
  14. What key aspect does a bank assess using a business plan before lending?

    • Tax returns
    • Viability
    • Market share
    • Employee morale
  15. What is the main benefit of including a forecast of costs in a plan?

    • Reducing staff wages
    • Eliminating tax bills
    • Checking break-even levels
    • Guaranteeing future profits
  16. Which major risk is a formal business plan specifically designed to reduce?

    • Sudden earthquake damage
    • Global weather storms
    • National currency changes
    • Insufficient cash or demand
  17. What do the stated aims outline within a new business plan?

    • Supplier contact numbers
    • Office paint colours
    • What the business achieves
    • Daily employee lunches
  18. Which element of the marketing mix does a product launch advertising budget support?

    • Product
    • Price
    • Promotion
    • Place
  19. Which of these is NOT a normal item included in a business plan?

    • Personal pension savings
    • Aims and objectives
    • Cash-flow forecast
    • Market research data
  20. Why should a business plan clearly state its assumptions about prices and costs?

    • To order staff uniforms
    • To calculate tax rebates
    • To judge forecast realism
    • To select office furniture

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