Question 1

Only a small percentage of new ventures succeed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Obtaining external financing is considered one of the major types of problems for a new venture during its first year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Feasibility analyses include technical, market, financial, organizational, and competitive analyses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a critical consideration when assessing customer availability?

Accepted Answer

A)   amount of products sold
B)   length of time needed to determine who the customers are and what their buying habits are
C)   the exact profitability of the venture
D)   all of the above

Question 5

A new venture should be

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A)   cheap.
B)   unique.
C)   easy to copy.
D)   inferior to its competitors.

Question 6

In shaping the ultimate success or failure of a new venture, which of the following statements is applicable?

Accepted Answer

A)   A single strategic variable is usually responsible.
B)   A single strategic variable is seldom responsible.
C)   A single strategic variable that frequently changes is responsible.
D)   A single strategic variable that influences the entire outcome is responsible.

Question 7

List and describe three pitfalls in selecting a new venture.

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The first pitfall in selecting a new ven...

Question 8

"Intensity of competition" changes the dominance of problem areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a lifestyle venture, independence, autonomy, and control are the primary driving forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rapid technological advances in many industries cause a concern for in new venture development.

Accepted Answer

A)   faulty product performance
B)   rapid product obsolescence
C)   inadequate awareness of competitive pressures
D)   undercapitalization

Question 11

A new venture must go through _____ phases.

Accepted Answer

A)   five
B)   two
C)   three
D)   seven

Question 12

Which of the following are key questions to ask when screening an idea?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is it proprietary?
B)   Can it easily make money?
C)   What are its points of discussion?
D)   All of the above are correct.

Question 13

A common human resource problem is

Accepted Answer

A)   poor relationships with parent companies and venture capitalists.
B)   incompetent support professionals.
C)   inflated owner ego.
D)   incompetent workforce.

Question 14

Most entrepreneurs are well schooled in the technology associated with their ventures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are five specific phases that a new venture goes through.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The results of a profile analysis enable the entrepreneur to judge

Accepted Answer

A)   himself or herself.
B)   the competition.
C)   the potential of the business.
D)   venture capital opportunities.

Question 17

An approach developed as a criteria selection list from which entrepreneurs can gain insights into the viability of their venture is the

Accepted Answer

A)   feasibility criteria approach.
B)   time-essence of a venture approach.
C)   marketability feasibility approach.
D)   comprehensive feasibility approach.

Question 18

Many entrepreneurs lack _____ for their new venture.

Accepted Answer

A)   innovation
B)   intelligence
C)   objectivity
D)   both a and b

Question 19

Venture classifications include which of the following types of venture?

Accepted Answer

A)   hobby ventures
B)   smaller copycat ventures
C)   high-growth ventures
D)   survival ventures

Question 20

Financial considerations play a major role in

Accepted Answer

A)   lifestyle ventures.
B)   smaller profitable ventures.
C)   high-growth ventures.
D)   corporate debentures.

Exam 6: Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities

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Many entrepreneurs lack _____ for their new venture.

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Obtaining external financing is considered one of the major types of problems for a new venture during its first year.

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In a lifestyle venture, independence, autonomy, and control are the primary driving forces.

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Rapid technological advances in many industries cause a concern for in new venture development.

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A new venture must go through _____ phases.

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List and describe three pitfalls in selecting a new venture.

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Most entrepreneurs are well schooled in the technology associated with their ventures.

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A common human resource problem is

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Feasibility analyses include technical, market, financial, organizational, and competitive analyses.

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"Intensity of competition" changes the dominance of problem areas.

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