USC
Who is the patron saint of the University of San Carlos?
St. Charles Borromeo (San Carlos Borromeo)
What provides a base for an investment decision?
Project Formulation OR Feasibility Study
In a project team, who is best candidate for team or project leadership?
Industrial Economist
What is the basis for setting a product’s price?
Production costs and market structure
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What major event celebrates USC’s foundation every year?
USC Days or University Days
Give 2 (two) variables that must be harmonized to minimize investment and production costs.
Production programs, Locations, Sites, Technology, Plant, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil engineering and organizational set-up
What method of sourcing data for investment costs has the lowest cost?
Using prices from similar projects OR similar projects
When conducting a demand and market analysis, which type of data includes indicators such as population, GDP growth, and income distribution?
A. Specific market data
B. Production data
C. Basic data
D. Secondary data
C. Basic data
Which element has the chemical symbol “O”?
Oxygen
How many campuses does USC have?
Five (Downtown, Talamban, North, South, Montessori Academy)
Which of the following correctly represents the three major phases of the Project Development Cycle?
A. Identification, Financing, and Expansion
B. Pre-Investment, Investment (Implementation), and Operational
C. Planning, Execution, and Evaluation
D. Opportunity, Feasibility, and Production
B. Pre-Investment, Investment (Implementation), and Operational
Which aspect of a feasibility study focuses on analyzing demand, supply, pricing, and competition?
A. Management Aspect
B. Taxation Aspect
C. Marketing Aspect
D. Social Desirability Aspect
C. Marketing Aspect
1. What is the main goal of sensitivity analysis?
A. To find the effect of changes on demand
B. To collect new customer data
C. To reduce advertising costs
D. To increase taxes
A. To find the effect of changes on demand
Who painted the famous artwork “Mona Lisa”?
Leonardo da Vinci
Which religious congregation administers USC today?
The Society of the Divine Word (SVD)
Why is the Organization and Management aspect important in a feasibility study?
Because it determines the business form, ownership requirements, and internal organizational structure needed for effective operations.
In the Economic Aspect, what is the relationship between the demand and market study and the sales forecast?
The demand and market study provides data on potential market size and behavior, which serves as the basis for preparing accurate sales forecasts and revenue projections.
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven (7)
In what year was the University of San Carlos officially founded?
Year 1935
What should be done if project remains to be non-viable even after adjustments to the parameters all the while reviewing other alternatives?
Disclosure and justification in the study
What importance does the Economic Aspect have in a feasibility study?
It assesses industry conditions, market demand, and competition to determine whether the project can survive and grow in the market.
In market analysis, what is meant by Effective Demand, and why is it crucial in evaluating a project’s potential?
Effective demand is the actual quantity of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price; it determines if the market is large enough to sustain the project.
What is the national flower of the Philippines?
Sampaguita