Consumer Studies Grade 12 | Essential Revision 2

Consumer Studies Grade 12

Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions.

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A document that shows the movement of money over a future period
The answer is: Cash flow projection
A cash flow projection is a financial document that forecasts the inflow and outflow of money within a business over a set period, helping to plan for future financial needs.

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The ability of a business to grow and still produce a profit in the long term
The answer is: Sustainable profitability
Sustainable profitability refers to a business’s capacity to continue growing and generating profits over the long term without compromising its resources or stability.

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Fixed and variable costs incurred by a business to manufacture products
The answer is: Production costs
Production costs include both fixed costs (such as rent and salaries) and variable costs (such as raw materials and labor) associated with manufacturing goods or services.

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The analysis and evaluation of a proposed business idea to determine whether it is likely to be successful
The answer is: (Financial) feasibility study
A financial feasibility study assesses whether a proposed business idea is financially viable by evaluating costs, potential returns, and risks.

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The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overheads and profits
The answer is: Mark-up
Mark-up is the percentage added to the cost price of a product to determine its selling price, which covers overhead expenses and generates profit.

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An unknown e-mail requesting personal banking details
The answer is: Phishing/ scam
Phishing or scam refers to fraudulent attempts, often through e-mails, to trick individuals into revealing personal or financial information for malicious purposes.

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Exonerates a seller from any liability
The answer is: Exemption clause
An exemption clause is a term in a contract that limits or removes a party’s liability, often protecting a seller from being held responsible for certain issues.

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All members in the group benefit equally from the proceeds
The answer is: Stokvel/ (community) savings club
A stokvel or community savings club is a group savings scheme where all members contribute regularly and share the benefits or proceeds equally, often used for social or financial purposes.

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A business conducting unreasonable acts against consumers
The answer is: Unfair/ unreasonable business practice
Unfair or unreasonable business practices refer to actions by businesses that exploit or deceive consumers, often violating laws or ethical standards.

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An amount added to the cost price of products to cover overheads and make a profit
The answer is: Mark-up
Mark-up is the percentage added to the cost price of a product to determine its selling price, covering overheads and generating profit.

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A business meets its sales target because a product sells very well
The answer is: Best sales scenario
The best sales scenario refers to the ideal situation where a business achieves or exceeds its sales target due to strong product demand.

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Shows the movement of money over a future period to ensure that a business does not develop cash flow problems
The answer is: Cash flow projection
A cash flow projection forecasts the inflow and outflow of money within a business over a set period, helping to manage finances and avoid cash flow issues.

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Includes all expenses that need to be paid before a business can start
The answer is: Start-up costs/ capital
Start-up costs or capital are the initial expenses that a business incurs to establish operations, such as equipment, marketing, and licenses.

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