Business Services: 18 MCQs with answers
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Warm-up · 6 questions
Q1. Which of the following is the best definition of a business service?
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C · An intangible activity that supports business operations
Business services are intangible activities that support business operations without transferring ownership of any good.
Q2. A customer cannot test-drive a haircut before buying it. Which feature of services does this illustrate?
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D · Intangibility
Intangibility means a service cannot be seen, tasted, or touched before purchase, so it cannot be inspected in advance.
Q3. An unsold airline seat on tonight's flight can never be sold tomorrow. Which service feature does this describe?
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D · Perishability
Perishability means services cannot be stored for future sale; unused capacity is lost revenue.
Q4. Which service creates place utility by moving goods from where they are produced to where they are needed?
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D · Transport
Transport creates place utility by bridging the distance between production and consumption points.
Q5. Which service creates time utility by storing goods until demand arises?
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A · Warehousing
Warehousing creates time utility by holding goods until they are needed by the market.
Q6. The five defining features of services are intangibility, inseparability, inconsistency, perishability, and customer involvement.
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A · True
The five defining features of services are intangibility, inseparability, inconsistency, perishability, and customer involvement.
Building up · 7 questions
Q7. A bank accepts deposits at 4% and lends at 9%. What is the 5% difference called?
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B · Interest spread
The bank earns the difference between the interest paid on deposits and the interest charged on loans — the interest spread.
Q8. A fire destroys a factory. The insurer compensates the owner from premiums collected from many policyholders. Which principle is at work?
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B · Pooling of risk
Insurance pools risk: many pay small premiums so the few who suffer large losses are compensated.
Q9. A budget airline uses scripts, checklists, and strict training for every flight. Which strategy for managing inconsistency is this?
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B · Standardisation
Standardisation uses scripts, checklists, and training to reduce variability in service quality.
Q10. A hotel offers cheaper room rates on weekdays to fill rooms that would otherwise stay empty. Which strategy for managing perishability is this?
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A · Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing adjusts prices to match demand and fill perishable capacity that would otherwise be lost.
Q11. A firm has excellent production but no advertising, and its products sit unsold. What does this best illustrate?
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C · Advertising moves demand and is essential for market reach
Advertising moves demand; without it, potential buyers may never learn the product exists.
Q12. Why do service firms invest heavily in branding, testimonials, and word of mouth?
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A · Because intangibility makes quality hard to judge before purchase
Since customers cannot inspect a service before buying, reputation and word of mouth substitute for direct inspection.
Q13. A bank cannot show you 'security', so it displays a marble lobby and a strong vault. What role do these tangibles play?
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D · They signal service quality to overcome intangibility
Tangibles like décor, uniforms, and certificates signal quality when the service itself cannot be inspected.
Topper level · 5 questions
Q14. Imported goods are stored in a warehouse before customs duty is paid. What is this warehouse called?
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B · Bonded warehouse
A bonded warehouse stores imported goods before duty is paid, deferring the duty until the goods leave the warehouse.
Q15. A luxury hotel customises heavily while a budget airline standardises heavily. What does this comparison best illustrate?
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C · The balance between standardisation and customisation is a strategic choice
Service firms choose their own balance between standardisation (consistency) and customisation (fit to each customer) based on strategy.
Q16. A firm's production is strong, but it lacks banking, transport, insurance, and communication support. What is the most likely outcome?
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B · Output shrinks because essential support services are missing
Business services are essential inputs; removing banking, transport, insurance, or communication shrinks a firm's effective output.
Q17. A logistics firm is experiencing significant delays in delivery due to inconsistent service quality. To address this, the firm decides to implement a combination of standardisation and customisation strategies. Which of the following actions would best exemplify this approach?
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D · Implementing a strict checklist for all delivery personnel while allowing customer feedback to influence delivery times.
The correct option implements a strict checklist (standardisation) while still allowing for customer feedback to adapt delivery times (customisation), effectively balancing the two strategies to improve service quality.
Q18. A company is evaluating its business services to enhance operational efficiency. It identifies that its warehousing strategy is outdated, leading to increased perishability of goods. Which of the following strategies should the company adopt to mitigate this issue?
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B · Investing in cold storage facilities to extend the shelf life of perishable goods.
Investing in cold storage facilities directly addresses the perishability of goods, allowing the company to manage inventory more effectively and reduce waste, while the other options do not adequately address the perishability issue.
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