Business Budgeting and Planning Quiz

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Which of the following is a primary purpose of business budgeting?

To track historical financial data

To allocate resources efficiently

To maximize shareholder wealth

To provide job security for employees

What is the difference between a static budget and a flexible budget?

Static budget is for short-term planning, while flexible budget is for long-term planning

Static budget is prepared in advance, while flexible budget adjusts for changes in activity levels

Static budget only considers variable costs, while flexible budget considers fixed costs

Static budget is used in manufacturing industries, while flexible budget is used in service industries

Which budgeting method is commonly used for zero-based budgeting?

Incremental budgeting

Activity-based budgeting

Top-down budgeting

Bottom-up budgeting

What is the primary difference between a master budget and a functional budget?

Master budget covers all areas of the organization, while functional budget focuses on specific functions or departments

Master budget is prepared by top management, while functional budget is prepared by middle management

Master budget is static, while functional budget is flexible

Master budget is used for long-term planning, while functional budget is used for short-term planning

Which budgeting technique involves estimating future financial results based on historical data and trends?

Incremental budgeting

Zero-based budgeting

Forecasting

Activity-based budgeting

What is the purpose of variance analysis in budgeting?

To determine the difference between actual and budgeted amounts

To predict future financial performance

To calculate the return on investment

To assess the company's market share

What does the term 'rolling budget' refer to?

A budget that is revised periodically, adding a new budget period as one period expires

A budget that is continuously adjusted based on actual performance

A budget that only considers rolling expenses such as utilities and rent

A budget that rolls over unused funds to the next fiscal year

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective budgeting and planning?

Improved decision-making

Enhanced communication within the organization

Reduction in organizational complexity

Increased employee turnover

What is the main disadvantage of participative budgeting?

It can lead to budgetary slack

It requires extensive time and resources

It may result in conflicts between departments

It doesn't involve input from employees

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Which budgeting approach involves setting budgets based on the activities that drive costs in an organization?

Zero-based budgeting

Activity-based budgeting

Rolling budgeting

Flexible budgeting

#11

What is a key characteristic of a balanced scorecard approach to budgeting?

It focuses solely on financial metrics

It aligns financial goals with non-financial objectives

It is primarily used in manufacturing industries

It does not consider customer satisfaction

Business Budgeting and Planning Quiz

Which of the following is a primary purpose of business budgeting?

What is the difference between a static budget and a flexible budget?

Which budgeting method is commonly used for zero-based budgeting?

What is the primary difference between a master budget and a functional budget?

Which budgeting technique involves estimating future financial results based on historical data and trends?

What is the purpose of variance analysis in budgeting?

What does the term 'rolling budget' refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective budgeting and planning?

What is the main disadvantage of participative budgeting?

Which budgeting approach involves setting budgets based on the activities that drive costs in an organization?

What is a key characteristic of a balanced scorecard approach to budgeting?

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