Which of the following best defines an asset?

A resource owned with future economic value

Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101)

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Sections covered on the exam: Accounting and Finance, Communication and Career Development, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Law and International Business, Marketing and Management.

Question 1 · Accounting and Finance
A company owns cash, inventory, and equipment. Which of the following best classifies these items?
- A.Liabilities
- B.Revenues
- C.Assets
- D.Expenses
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Answer: C. Assets
Assets are resources owned by a business that provide future economic benefit. Cash, inventory, and equipment all meet this definition.
Question 2 · Communication and Career Development
Which communication type is most appropriate for formal documentation?
- A.Verbal
- B.Non-verbal
- C.Visual
- D.Written
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Answer: D. Written
Written communication is used for formal records such as reports and contracts.
Question 3 · Economics
Unemployment caused by economic downturns is called:
- A.Structural
- B.Voluntary
- C.Frictional
- D.Cyclical
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Answer: D. Cyclical
Cyclical unemployment results from declines in economic activity.
Question 4 · Information Technology
What is a major benefit of using computers in business operations?
- A.Increased manual work
- B.Automation of tasks
- C.Reduced efficiency
- D.Limited communication
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Answer: B. Automation of tasks
Computers automate repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
Question 5 · Law and International Business
Which agreement reduces trade barriers between countries?
- A.Trade agreement
- B.Quota
- C.Tariff
- D.Tax policy
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Answer: A. Trade agreement
Trade agreements lower tariffs and restrictions to promote free trade.
Question 6 · Accounting and Finance
Which of the following best defines an asset?
- A.A company obligation
- B.A business expense
- C.A resource owned with future economic value
- D.A liability
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Answer: C. A resource owned with future economic value
Assets are resources owned by a business that provide future economic benefits.
Question 7 · Communication and Career Development
Which communication type is most effective for immediate feedback?
- A.Email
- B.Verbal communication
- C.Report
- D.Memo
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Answer: B. Verbal communication
Verbal communication allows instant interaction and clarification.
Question 8 · Economics
Which unemployment is caused by economic recession?
- A.Structural
- B.Cyclical
- C.Frictional
- D.Seasonal
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Answer: B. Cyclical
Cyclical unemployment results from downturns in economic activity.
Question 9 · Information Technology
Which impact of technology has improved business operations the most?
- A.Increased manual tasks
- B.Faster data processing
- C.Reduced communication
- D.Limited access to information
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Answer: B. Faster data processing
Technology enables rapid data processing, improving efficiency and decision-making.
Question 10 · Law and International Business
Which policy reduces imports to protect domestic industries?
- A.Tariff
- B.Free trade
- C.Subsidy
- D.Partnership
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Answer: A. Tariff
Tariffs increase the cost of imports, protecting local businesses.

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