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Quiz 1:
1. According to NAFTA, Mexico is allowed to place temporary capital limits for
banks, securities firms, and insurance companies during a transition period.
a. False
b. True
2. A With Average policy covers total losses, partial losses from certain specified
risks such as stranding or fire are recoverable.
a. True
b. False
3. The industries in which a nation enjoys comparative advantage are likely to be
those where workers are more productive and therefore receive higher waves
a. True
b. False
4. The GATT rules apply to all products both imported and exported, although most of
the rules are relevant primarily to.
a. Imports
b. Services
c. Free trade
d. Exports
5. The GATT in theory was an organization in which participating nations were called
"contracting parties".
a. True
b. False
6. Which of the following does not describe the difference between trading companies
and EMCs?
a. Trading companies are also larger and better financed than EMCs
b. None of the above
c. Trading companies offer more services and have more diverse product lines than
EMCs
d. Trading companies are exclusively restricted to export-import activities
7. Export cartels are organizations of firms in the same industry for the sole purpose of
marketing their products overseas.
a. False
b. True
8. Which logistics function includes establishing certain guidelines with respect to
such issues as maximum holding period, time of shipment of inventories to the
supplier, and other related factors?
a. Inventory and storage
b. Traffic management
c. Packing
d. All of the above
9. Greater import penetration is associated with greater demand elasticity, which
reduces workers' bargaining power.
a. True
b. False
10. One of the advantages of an indirect channel structure is that it is an inexpensive
way to test-market products, develop goodwill, and allow the manufacturer to earn
higher profit margin.
a. True
b. False
11. Under NAFTA, disputes between member states are settled through:
a. Consultations
b. All of the above
c. Panel of nongovernment experts
d. Mediation conciliation
12. When are representative agreements terminated?
a. In cases in which one of the parties is guilty of nonperformance
b. In cases of action or omission by one party by the other party
c. In cases in which both parties are guilty of nonperformance
d. None of the above
13. International market research is needed because:
a. Export/investment decisions are often made without careful and objective
assessment of foreign markets and with a limited appreciation for different
environments abroad.
b. Export/investment decisions are often made with careful assessment of foreign
markets and with a wide appreciation for different environments abroad.
c. Export/investment decisions are often made without careful and objective
assessment of foreign markets and with a wide appreciation for different environments
abroad.
d. Export/investment decisions are often made without careful and subjective
assessment of foreign markets and with a wide appreciation for different environments
abroad.
14. The choice of channel structure is primarily dictated by.
a. Demand analysis
b. Market supply
c. Market considerations
d. Manufacturer's talent and overall ability
15. Which of the following explains the reason why small countries tend to be more
dependent on international trade than larger ones (in terms of population)?
a. Small countries prefer imported goods with world-class quality
b. Small countries focus on trading services in stead of merchandises
c. Small countries have a huge demand of goods and services that can not be entirely
met by local suppliers
d. Small countries are less able to produce all that they need than larger ones can due
to a smaller population
16. Which of the following is not the importance of international trade to the global
economy?
a. International trade allows manufacturers and distributors to seek out products and
services from other countries
b. International trade helps strengthen the bargaining power of manufacturers and
distributors against local suppliers
c. International trade increases incomes and employment
d. International trade provides consumers with a variety of goods and services
17. Which of following contributes to capital formation and helps promote the
development and export of knowledge- based industries?
a. Import tariffs
b. Rate of inflation
c. Foreign direct investment
d. Exchange rates
e. None of the above
18. Perils-only policy: This policy generally covers extraordinary and unusual perils
that are not expected during a voyage.
a. False
b. True
19. Factors that firms must consider before exporting their products overseas include
the success of the product in the domestic market, participation in overseas trade
shows, and advertising and market data.
a. False
b. True
20. Which is not one of the major drivers of RIAs?
a. Promotion of deeper levels of economic integration than what is avail- able under
the WTO
b. Market access and a means of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI)
c. Consolidation of peace, regional security, and free market reforms in many
countries
d. Sluggish progress in bilateral trade talks
e. None of the above
21. ____caters specifically to the cargo of the ship and also pertains to the belongings
of a ship's voyagers
a. Liability insurance
b. Hull insurance
c. Freight insurance
d. Cargo insurance
e. None of the above
22. Advertising is any paid form of personal presentation and promotion of ideas,
goods, or services by an identified sponsor.
a. False
b. True
23. Which of the following does not describe the difference between domestic
logistics and international logistics?
b. None of the above
a. Domestic logistics has one national regulation; international logistics requires
different national regulations and many intermediaries participating in the distribution
channel
c. Domestic logistics is executed with long distances, longer leadtimes, and the need
for higher inventory levels; international logistics is executed with short distances,
short lead times, and small inventory levels
d. Domestic logistics requires products to be transported by truck or rail; international
logistics requires products to be transported by air or sea
24. Countries with high inflation rates should be carefully considered because they
may limit:
a. The volume of exports, imports, and money supply by restricting the availability of
foreign exchange
b. The volume of imports by restricting the availability of foreign exchange
c. The volume of exports by restricting the availability of foreign exchange
d. The volume of money supply by restricting the availability of foreign exchange
25. Which of the following is not a private source of export counseling to U.S.
exporters?
a. Trading companies
b. Chambers of Commerce
c. World trade clubs
d. The Small Business Administration
e. Commercial Banks
26. Which two types of controls are available for the manufacturer and exporter to
coordinate and influence foreign intermediary actions by using indirect channels?