Question 1

When Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., located in Jacksonville, Florida, sells its ACUVUE contact lenses to people in London, England, the company

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A)   is importing the lenses.
B)   is exporting the lenses.
C)   has an absolute advantage.
D)   is increasing the balance-of-trade deficit.
E)   is making a big mistake.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Trade restrictions limit choices for consumers but have no effect on the prices charged for the products.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Suppose a newly formed African country wanted to join GATT and thus be treated the same as other GATT members.What GATT principle is the new country interested in receiving?

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A)   Free trade
B)   Importation/exportation
C)   The Tokyo Round
D)   Foreign-exchange control
E)   Most-favoured-nation statusF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

By definition, every country has a(n)  ____ advantage in some product.

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A)   Relative
B)   Absolute
C)   comparative
D)   Superior
E)   InferiorF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The total value of a nation's exports less the total value of its imports is known as the balance of payments.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A trading company

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A)   is involved in manufacturing.
B)   owns assets related to manufacturing.
C)   does not take title to products.
D)   provides a link between buyers and sellers in different countries.
E)   does not perform activities necessary to move the products.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Totally owned facilities overseas are an example of

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A)   indirect investment.
B)   direct investment.
C)   roundabout investment.
D)   licensing.
E)   joint venture.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Sangeeta purchases a Turkish rug from a local rug gallery in Dallas, Texas.Which of the following best describes this transaction?

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A)   Sangeeta is a consumer, and the retailer imported the rug from Turkey.
B)   Sangeeta is a consumer, and the retailer exported the rug from Turkey.
C)   The original rug manufacturer from Turkey imported the materials to make the rug.
D)   Sangeeta is a direct importer in this situation because she is purchasing a product made in Turkey.
E)   Sangeeta is a direct exporter in this situation because the money she is spending will go to manufacturers in Turkey.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

If it wants to reduce the money flowing out of the country, the UK can limit the number of Japanese cars being imported by imposing a(n)

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A)   free trade zone.
B)   GATT.
C)   trade deficit.
D)   balance of trade.
E)   import quota.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

NAFTA was built on the

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A)   CAFTA model.
B)   EU model.
C)   Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
D)   model of GATT.
E)   Commonwealth of Independent States model.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

An organisation of nations formed to promote the free movement of resources and products among its members and to create common economic policies is called a(n)

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A)   economic community.
B)   free trade association.
C)   common market.
D)   international alliance.
E)   none of the above.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Because it has not been around long enough to establish itself, the Russian automobile industry could be classified as a(n)

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A)   hopeless industry.
B)   soft industry.
C)   infant industry.
D)   protected industry.
E)   toddler industry.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

After the sharp drop in oil prices, the a nation considers enacting a tariff on imported oil.According to proponents, such a tariff would do all of the following except

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A)   help reduce the federal budget deficit.
B)   help strengthen the foreign trade deficit.
C)   prop up a sagging domestic oil industry.
D)   help cut the foreign trade deficit.
E)   create a trade restriction.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

A complete halt to trading with a particular nation or in a particular product is called an embargo.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A currency devaluation increases the cost of foreign goods and ____ the cost of domestic goods to foreign firms.

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A)   Devalues
B)   Increases
C)   Balances
D)   decreases
E)   RestrictsF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Purchasing raw materials or products in other nations and bringing them into one's own country is known as importing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The World Trade Organisation was created by the

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A)   Kennedy Round.
B)   United Nations.
C)   League of Nations.
D)   Tokyo Round.
E)   Uruguay Round.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

General Motors and Ford products produced in the United States can be found in many countries around the world.The United States is ____ these automobiles.

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A)   Tariffing
B)   Importing
C)   Exporting
D)   Releasing
E)   DumpingF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 19

The newest forms of international business structure developed to create competitive advantage on a worldwide basis are called

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A)   licensees.
B)   export agents.
C)   strategic alliances.
D)   trading companies.
E)   countertraders.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The United Kingdom sells industrial supplies and materials to many nations around the world.The United Kingdom thus engages in

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A)   dumping.
B)   tariffing.
C)   importing.
D)   exporting.
E)   deficit trading.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 3: Global Business

Sangeeta purchases a Turkish rug from a local rug gallery in Dallas, Texas.Which of the following best describes this transaction?

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The World Trade Organisation was created by the

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NAFTA was built on the

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An organisation of nations formed to promote the free movement of resources and products among its members and to create common economic policies is called a(n)

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A complete halt to trading with a particular nation or in a particular product is called an embargo.

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Purchasing raw materials or products in other nations and bringing them into one's own country is known as importing.

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General Motors and Ford products produced in the United States can be found in many countries around the world.The United States is ____ these automobiles.

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Totally owned facilities overseas are an example of

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After the sharp drop in oil prices, the a nation considers enacting a tariff on imported oil.According to proponents, such a tariff would do all of the following except

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Trade restrictions limit choices for consumers but have no effect on the prices charged for the products.

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Because it has not been around long enough to establish itself, the Russian automobile industry could be classified as a(n)

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The newest forms of international business structure developed to create competitive advantage on a worldwide basis are called

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A trading company

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By definition, every country has a(n) ____ advantage in some product.

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If it wants to reduce the money flowing out of the country, the UK can limit the number of Japanese cars being imported by imposing a(n)

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When Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., located in Jacksonville, Florida, sells its ACUVUE contact lenses to people in London, England, the company

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Suppose a newly formed African country wanted to join GATT and thus be treated the same as other GATT members.What GATT principle is the new country interested in receiving?

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The total value of a nation's exports less the total value of its imports is known as the balance of payments.

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The United Kingdom sells industrial supplies and materials to many nations around the world.The United Kingdom thus engages in

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A currency devaluation increases the cost of foreign goods and ____ the cost of domestic goods to foreign firms.

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