DECA TEST REVIEW 2026/2027 | BUSINESS STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
General Partnership - Correct answer ✔✔ A business owned by two or more persons who have
unlimited liability is called a ...
Which of the following statements contains the most relevant information to include in a
business report about the specific market share of computer manufacturers during a particular
time frame :
A. Apple Computers held the fifth highest share of the computer market in 2014
B.In 2014 , Hewlett-Packard shipped more computers than Dell or Apple
C.Hewlett-Packard , Dell, Lenovo , Toshiba , and Apple sold more computers in 2014 than other
computer manufacturers.
D.In 2014 ,Hewlett-Packard held 27.6% of the Market share, followed by Dell, which held 24.3%
- Correct answer ✔✔ In 2014 , Hewlett-Packard held 27.6% of the market share, followed by
Dell, which held 24.3%
The best way for Melissa to determine if her company will pay the tuition for the class that she
is taking at the community college is by - Correct answer ✔✔ reading the employee handbook
Chad's friend wrote down instructions for him to change the oil in his car.Chad makes sure he
follows the direction to put something for catching the oil in place first , so it doesn't spill
everywhere. Which of the following steps for following directions does this situation illustrate :
A. Accept Responsibility
B.Ask
C.Note Key Words
D.Go in Order - Correct answer ✔✔ Go in order
Which of the following is a component of verbal communication between individuals:
, A.Eye Contact
B.Body Posture
C.Facial Expression
D.Listening - Correct answer ✔✔ Listening
" This is an exciting new opportunity for you " says Jane's boss . Which of the following
nonverbal cues would appropriately reinforce that message ?
A.Focusing eyes on the computer
B.Slouching
C.Smiling
D.Looking out the window - Correct answer ✔✔ Smiling
What communication style is most appropriate to use when you are providing a friend with
personal advice ?
A.Formal
B.Empathic
C.Judgmental
D.Businesslike - Correct answer ✔✔ Empathic
Business people are more likely to accept a new idea if the idea will... - Correct answer ✔✔
Improve a situation
What should you do if you phone an important customer and the customer indicates that you
have called at a bad time ? - Correct answer ✔✔ Offer to schedule a second call
To contribute to a discussion in a useful way , you should avoid .... - Correct answer ✔✔ Blurting
out statements without thinking
REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
General Partnership - Correct answer ✔✔ A business owned by two or more persons who have
unlimited liability is called a ...
Which of the following statements contains the most relevant information to include in a
business report about the specific market share of computer manufacturers during a particular
time frame :
A. Apple Computers held the fifth highest share of the computer market in 2014
B.In 2014 , Hewlett-Packard shipped more computers than Dell or Apple
C.Hewlett-Packard , Dell, Lenovo , Toshiba , and Apple sold more computers in 2014 than other
computer manufacturers.
D.In 2014 ,Hewlett-Packard held 27.6% of the Market share, followed by Dell, which held 24.3%
- Correct answer ✔✔ In 2014 , Hewlett-Packard held 27.6% of the market share, followed by
Dell, which held 24.3%
The best way for Melissa to determine if her company will pay the tuition for the class that she
is taking at the community college is by - Correct answer ✔✔ reading the employee handbook
Chad's friend wrote down instructions for him to change the oil in his car.Chad makes sure he
follows the direction to put something for catching the oil in place first , so it doesn't spill
everywhere. Which of the following steps for following directions does this situation illustrate :
A. Accept Responsibility
B.Ask
C.Note Key Words
D.Go in Order - Correct answer ✔✔ Go in order
Which of the following is a component of verbal communication between individuals:
, A.Eye Contact
B.Body Posture
C.Facial Expression
D.Listening - Correct answer ✔✔ Listening
" This is an exciting new opportunity for you " says Jane's boss . Which of the following
nonverbal cues would appropriately reinforce that message ?
A.Focusing eyes on the computer
B.Slouching
C.Smiling
D.Looking out the window - Correct answer ✔✔ Smiling
What communication style is most appropriate to use when you are providing a friend with
personal advice ?
A.Formal
B.Empathic
C.Judgmental
D.Businesslike - Correct answer ✔✔ Empathic
Business people are more likely to accept a new idea if the idea will... - Correct answer ✔✔
Improve a situation
What should you do if you phone an important customer and the customer indicates that you
have called at a bad time ? - Correct answer ✔✔ Offer to schedule a second call
To contribute to a discussion in a useful way , you should avoid .... - Correct answer ✔✔ Blurting
out statements without thinking
