MBA 620 5-3 Quiz: Milestone Two Pre-check
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Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
100 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete
rationale for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam assesses mastery of core MBA 620 concepts including financial statement analysis, capital
budgeting, market segmentation, competitive strategy, operations management, and data-driven decision
making. It emphasizes application of frameworks to complex business scenarios and integration of
quantitative and qualitative analysis.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 2 hours. Passing target: 80%.
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,1. A firm's ROE is 18%, but its ROA is only 6%. Which of the following best explains this
discrepancy?
[ ] A. The firm has a high net profit margin.
[ ] B. The firm uses significant financial leverage.
[ ] C. The firm has a low asset turnover ratio.
[ ] D. The firm's tax rate is unusually high.
CORRECT: B. The firm uses significant financial leverage.
ROE = ROA × Equity Multiplier. A large gap between ROE and ROA indicates high financial leverage (equity
multiplier > 1). High net profit margin would increase both ROA and ROE, low asset turnover would reduce
ROA, and high taxes would reduce both.
2. A project requires an initial investment of $500,000 and generates annual cash flows of
$120,000 for 6 years. If the discount rate is 10%, what is the NPV? (PV annuity factor at
10% for 6 years = 4.355)
[ ] A. $22,600
[ ] B. $20,000
[ ] C. $18,400
[ ] D. $25,000
CORRECT: A. $22,600
NPV = -500,000 + (120,000 × 4.355) = -500,000 + 522,600 = $22,600. The other options miscalculate the
annuity factor or arithmetic.
3. Which of the following is a key limitation of using Porter's Five Forces to analyze the
profitability of a rapidly converging industry?
[ ] A. It assumes stable industry boundaries.
[ ] B. It ignores the threat of substitutes.
[ ] C. It overemphasizes government regulation.
[ ] D. It fails to consider buyer bargaining power.
CORRECT: A. It assumes stable industry boundaries.
Porter's model assumes defined industry boundaries, which blur in converging industries. The model
explicitly includes substitutes, regulation, and buyer power, so those are not limitations.
4. A company's marketing team finds that its customer base is highly heterogeneous in
preferences. Which targeting strategy is most appropriate to maximize customer value?
[ ] A. Undifferentiated marketing
[ ] B. Concentrated marketing
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, [ ] C. Differentiated marketing
[ ] D. Micromarketing
CORRECT: C. Differentiated marketing
Differentiated marketing targets multiple segments with tailored offerings, balancing coverage and
customization. Micromarketing is too granular for a broad heterogeneous base, while undifferentiated and
concentrated strategies fail to address diversity.
5. In a make-or-buy decision, which of the following is an irrelevant cost?
[ ] A. Direct materials for in-house production
[ ] B. Fixed overhead allocated to the production line
[ ] C. Purchase price from supplier
[ ] D. Variable overhead for in-house production
CORRECT: B. Fixed overhead allocated to the production line
Allocated fixed overhead is irrelevant because it does not change with the decision. Direct materials,
purchase price, and variable overhead are relevant as they differ between alternatives.
6. A firm's inventory turnover ratio has declined from 8 to 5 over three years. Which of the
following is the most likely consequence?
[ ] A. Increased carrying costs and potential obsolescence.
[ ] B. Improved cash flow due to higher sales.
[ ] C. Lower risk of stockouts.
[ ] D. Higher return on assets.
CORRECT: A. Increased carrying costs and potential obsolescence.
A lower inventory turnover indicates slower-moving inventory, leading to higher holding costs and
obsolescence risk. It does not improve cash flow or reduce stockouts; higher inventory typically reduces
ROA.
7. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'economies of scope'?
[ ] A. Cost advantages from producing larger volumes of a single product.
[ ] B. Cost savings from sharing resources across multiple product lines.
[ ] C. Advantages from vertical integration.
[ ] D. Benefits from learning curve effects.
CORRECT: B. Cost savings from sharing resources across multiple product lines.
Economies of scope arise when a firm produces multiple products sharing inputs or distribution, reducing
average costs. Economies of scale (A) refer to volume, vertical integration (C) is a different strategy, and
learning curve (D) is about cumulative output.
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, 8. A company has a current ratio of 2.5 and a quick ratio of 0.8. What does this imply about
its liquidity?
[ ] A. It has excessive inventory relative to liquid assets.
[ ] B. It has a strong ability to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.
[ ] C. It is highly leveraged.
[ ] D. It has poor inventory management.
CORRECT: A. It has excessive inventory relative to liquid assets.
A high current ratio but low quick ratio indicates inventory constitutes a large portion of current assets,
suggesting potential liquidity issues if inventory cannot be quickly converted. It does not imply strong
immediate liquidity or leverage.
9. In a SWOT analysis, which of the following is an example of an opportunity?
[ ] A. A new competitor entering the market.
[ ] B. A patent expiring on a key product.
[ ] C. A new trade agreement reducing tariffs.
[ ] D. High employee turnover.
CORRECT: C. A new trade agreement reducing tariffs.
Opportunities are external favorable conditions, such as reduced trade barriers. New competitors and patent
expiry are threats; high turnover is an internal weakness.
10. A company's break-even point in units is 10,000. If fixed costs increase by $20,000 and
the contribution margin per unit is $10, what is the new break-even point?
[ ] A. 12,000 units
[ ] B. 10,000 units
[ ] C. 8,000 units
[ ] D. 14,000 units
CORRECT: A. 12,000 units
Break-even = Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin. Increase in fixed costs of $20,000 / $10 = 2,000 additional
units. New BEP = 10,000 + 2,000 = 12,000 units.
11. A firm reports NOPAT of $4.2M, invested capital of $30M, and a WACC of 9%. If
management can raise NOPAT by $600K with no additional capital investment, what is the
incremental change in economic value added (EVA)?
[ ] A. $600K
[ ] B. $330K
[ ] C. $270K
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| Questions and Answers | 2026/2027 Update
100% Correct - SNHU.
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
100 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete
rationale for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam assesses mastery of core MBA 620 concepts including financial statement analysis, capital
budgeting, market segmentation, competitive strategy, operations management, and data-driven decision
making. It emphasizes application of frameworks to complex business scenarios and integration of
quantitative and qualitative analysis.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 2 hours. Passing target: 80%.
HIGHP - Page 1 of 35
,1. A firm's ROE is 18%, but its ROA is only 6%. Which of the following best explains this
discrepancy?
[ ] A. The firm has a high net profit margin.
[ ] B. The firm uses significant financial leverage.
[ ] C. The firm has a low asset turnover ratio.
[ ] D. The firm's tax rate is unusually high.
CORRECT: B. The firm uses significant financial leverage.
ROE = ROA × Equity Multiplier. A large gap between ROE and ROA indicates high financial leverage (equity
multiplier > 1). High net profit margin would increase both ROA and ROE, low asset turnover would reduce
ROA, and high taxes would reduce both.
2. A project requires an initial investment of $500,000 and generates annual cash flows of
$120,000 for 6 years. If the discount rate is 10%, what is the NPV? (PV annuity factor at
10% for 6 years = 4.355)
[ ] A. $22,600
[ ] B. $20,000
[ ] C. $18,400
[ ] D. $25,000
CORRECT: A. $22,600
NPV = -500,000 + (120,000 × 4.355) = -500,000 + 522,600 = $22,600. The other options miscalculate the
annuity factor or arithmetic.
3. Which of the following is a key limitation of using Porter's Five Forces to analyze the
profitability of a rapidly converging industry?
[ ] A. It assumes stable industry boundaries.
[ ] B. It ignores the threat of substitutes.
[ ] C. It overemphasizes government regulation.
[ ] D. It fails to consider buyer bargaining power.
CORRECT: A. It assumes stable industry boundaries.
Porter's model assumes defined industry boundaries, which blur in converging industries. The model
explicitly includes substitutes, regulation, and buyer power, so those are not limitations.
4. A company's marketing team finds that its customer base is highly heterogeneous in
preferences. Which targeting strategy is most appropriate to maximize customer value?
[ ] A. Undifferentiated marketing
[ ] B. Concentrated marketing
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, [ ] C. Differentiated marketing
[ ] D. Micromarketing
CORRECT: C. Differentiated marketing
Differentiated marketing targets multiple segments with tailored offerings, balancing coverage and
customization. Micromarketing is too granular for a broad heterogeneous base, while undifferentiated and
concentrated strategies fail to address diversity.
5. In a make-or-buy decision, which of the following is an irrelevant cost?
[ ] A. Direct materials for in-house production
[ ] B. Fixed overhead allocated to the production line
[ ] C. Purchase price from supplier
[ ] D. Variable overhead for in-house production
CORRECT: B. Fixed overhead allocated to the production line
Allocated fixed overhead is irrelevant because it does not change with the decision. Direct materials,
purchase price, and variable overhead are relevant as they differ between alternatives.
6. A firm's inventory turnover ratio has declined from 8 to 5 over three years. Which of the
following is the most likely consequence?
[ ] A. Increased carrying costs and potential obsolescence.
[ ] B. Improved cash flow due to higher sales.
[ ] C. Lower risk of stockouts.
[ ] D. Higher return on assets.
CORRECT: A. Increased carrying costs and potential obsolescence.
A lower inventory turnover indicates slower-moving inventory, leading to higher holding costs and
obsolescence risk. It does not improve cash flow or reduce stockouts; higher inventory typically reduces
ROA.
7. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'economies of scope'?
[ ] A. Cost advantages from producing larger volumes of a single product.
[ ] B. Cost savings from sharing resources across multiple product lines.
[ ] C. Advantages from vertical integration.
[ ] D. Benefits from learning curve effects.
CORRECT: B. Cost savings from sharing resources across multiple product lines.
Economies of scope arise when a firm produces multiple products sharing inputs or distribution, reducing
average costs. Economies of scale (A) refer to volume, vertical integration (C) is a different strategy, and
learning curve (D) is about cumulative output.
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, 8. A company has a current ratio of 2.5 and a quick ratio of 0.8. What does this imply about
its liquidity?
[ ] A. It has excessive inventory relative to liquid assets.
[ ] B. It has a strong ability to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.
[ ] C. It is highly leveraged.
[ ] D. It has poor inventory management.
CORRECT: A. It has excessive inventory relative to liquid assets.
A high current ratio but low quick ratio indicates inventory constitutes a large portion of current assets,
suggesting potential liquidity issues if inventory cannot be quickly converted. It does not imply strong
immediate liquidity or leverage.
9. In a SWOT analysis, which of the following is an example of an opportunity?
[ ] A. A new competitor entering the market.
[ ] B. A patent expiring on a key product.
[ ] C. A new trade agreement reducing tariffs.
[ ] D. High employee turnover.
CORRECT: C. A new trade agreement reducing tariffs.
Opportunities are external favorable conditions, such as reduced trade barriers. New competitors and patent
expiry are threats; high turnover is an internal weakness.
10. A company's break-even point in units is 10,000. If fixed costs increase by $20,000 and
the contribution margin per unit is $10, what is the new break-even point?
[ ] A. 12,000 units
[ ] B. 10,000 units
[ ] C. 8,000 units
[ ] D. 14,000 units
CORRECT: A. 12,000 units
Break-even = Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin. Increase in fixed costs of $20,000 / $10 = 2,000 additional
units. New BEP = 10,000 + 2,000 = 12,000 units.
11. A firm reports NOPAT of $4.2M, invested capital of $30M, and a WACC of 9%. If
management can raise NOPAT by $600K with no additional capital investment, what is the
incremental change in economic value added (EVA)?
[ ] A. $600K
[ ] B. $330K
[ ] C. $270K
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