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Accounting and Financing (Domain I)Covered
SMR I.A · Accounting94 questions · 9 materials · 154 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the purpose, steps, and applications of the accounting cycle. | BUS.Basic Accounting Concepts; BUS.Accounting Systems and Financial Statements; BUS.Merchandising and Inventory | Covered | 30 | 3 | 79 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 79 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how they are used, including assets, liabilities,equity, revenues, expenses, gains,and losses. | BUS.Basic Accounting Concepts; BUS.Accounting Systems and Financial Statements; BUS.Basic Accounting - Math | Covered | 38 | 3 | 74 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (38 questions, 3 materials, 74 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands how to analyze the financial health of a company through the use and interpretation of financial statements to make informed business decisions. | BUS.Managing Financial Resources; BUS.Accounting Systems and Financial Statements; BUS.Accounting and Business Management; BUS.Advanced Accounting - Math; BUS.Advanced Accounting Concepts; BUS.Financial Analysis | Covered | 54 | 6 | 74 | 0 | Covered by 6 topics (54 questions, 6 materials, 74 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.B · Personal and Business Finance57 questions · 8 materials · 104 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands savings and investment tools and how they relate to the short- and long-term goals of a person’s or a company’s financial plan. | BUS.Personal Finance; BUS.Investing; BUS.Securities and Investments; BUS.Financing and Investments; BUS.Savings and Investment Tools | Covered | 33 | 5 | 81 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (33 questions, 5 materials, 81 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands how to apply knowledge of credit and risk aversion to make wise decisions about personal finance and successful organizational operations. | BUS.Personal Finance; BUS.Securities and Investments; BUS.Financial Statements and Budget Reports | Covered | 24 | 3 | 41 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 41 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with how to evaluate services and products offered by financial institutions that help a person or company manage their money. | BUS.Financial Markets; BUS.Effective Use of Financial Resources | Covered | 14 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
Communication and Career Development (Domain II)Covered
SMR II.A · Foundations of Communications27 questions · 1 materials · 6 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the barriers and obstacles to effective and positive communication. | BUS.Business Communication | Covered | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands how to utilize techniques to effectively communicate information and ideas. | BUS.Business Communication | Covered | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with the appropriate application of communication skills in various environments. | BUS.Business Communication | Covered | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.B · Written and Oral Communications41 questions · 2 materials · 7 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows how to use written letters to communicate both personal and business messages. | BUS.Letters, Emails, and Memos | Covered | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows how to use memos to communicate in a business atmosphere. | BUS.Letters, Emails, and Memos | Covered | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands the basic features of an e-mail and the appropriate way to use e-mail to communicate in a business setting. | BUS.Letters, Emails, and Memos | Covered | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Is familiar with techniques for communicating orally using a presentation. | BUS.Business Communication | Covered | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Understands how data and reports can be used to communicate results. | BUS.Business Communication | Covered | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.C · Employment Communication17 questions · 1 materials · 3 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands how to use results to inquire about employment opportunities. | BUS.Business Careers | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows the benefits of using short application messages to meet prospective employer’s needs. | BUS.Business Careers | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands how to use interview techniques when meeting with a prospective employer. | BUS.Business Careers | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Understands and applies the appropriate tools when preparing for an employment interview. | BUS.Business Careers | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.D · Career Research17 questions · 1 materials · 3 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows how to evaluate occupational interests through self-assessment and by setting short- and long-term career goals. | BUS.Business Careers | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows how to utilize career research tools and federal government resources to help develop a career information portfolio. | BUS.Business Careers | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
Economics (Domain III)Covered
SMR III.A · Allocation of Resources7 questions · 1 materials · 26 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands supply and demand and how the United States economy functions on a macroeconomic level. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands opportunity costs and trade-offs involved in making choices about economic resources. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands how to explain scarcity and how it relates to present and future choices made by individuals, governments, and societies. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Is familiar with the effect of productivity on the factors of production. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.B · Economic Systems7 questions · 1 materials · 24 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the effect of free enterprise in the US and in international economies. | BUS.Economic Systems | Covered | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the relationship between market economies and command economies and the effect of each on prices. | BUS.Economic Systems | Covered | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands mixed economies and how they manage competition. | BUS.Economic Systems | Covered | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.C · Market Structures19 questions · 2 materials · 15 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the basic characteristics of a monopoly. | BUS.Market Structures | Covered | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows about oligopolies and how they are used and regulated. | BUS.Market Structures | Covered | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands the concept of competition and how it is affected by US laws and regulations. | BUS.Regulatory Requirements | Covered | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Understands the effects of different marketing structures on pricing and the quality of goods and services. | BUS.Market Structures | Covered | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.D · Role of Government21 questions · 3 materials · 47 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows fiscal policies used by the federal government to regulate the economy. | BUS.Taxes and Policy | Covered | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows the role of government taxation and its effect on consumers and producers. | BUS.Taxes and Policy | Covered | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands monetary policies (e.g., open-market securities, reserve requirements, discount rates) used by the Federal Reserve System to regulate the economy. | BUS.Global Banking | Covered | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Understands banking regulations in the US and abroad and how they affect both fiscal and monetary policies. | BUS.Banking and Financial Fundamentals | Covered | 7 | 1 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.E · Economic Indicators7 questions · 1 materials · 26 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands growth as it relates to the US economy and how it is measured and used by economists as an indicator. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands productivity as it relates to the US economy and how it is measured and used by economists as an indicator. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands employment as it relates to the US economy and how it is measured and used by economists as an indicator. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Understands the business cycle as it relates to the US economy and how it is measured and used by economists as an indicator. | BUS.Economic Concepts | Covered | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
Entrepreneurship (Domain IV)Covered
SMR IV.A · Characteristics13 questions · 1 materials · 15 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the personal characteristics needed to be a successful entrepreneur (e.g., vision, confidence, risk-taking, adaptability and motivation). | BUS.Entrepreneurship | Covered | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.B · Entrepreneurial Opportunities13 questions · 1 materials · 15 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the different types of business opportunities available to an entrepreneur. | BUS.Entrepreneurship | Covered | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.C · Forms of Ownership29 questions · 2 materials · 19 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands sole proprietorships, how and when they are used, and their pros and cons. | BUS.Types of Business Ownership; BUS.Legal Requirements | Covered | 29 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands partnerships, how and when they are used, and their prosand cons. | BUS.Types of Business Ownership; BUS.Legal Requirements | Covered | 29 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands corporations, how and when they are used, and their pros and cons. | BUS.Types of Business Ownership; BUS.Legal Requirements | Covered | 29 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.D · Business Plans23 questions · 2 materials · 24 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the function, uses, and components of a business plan. | BUS.Entrepreneurship; BUS.Financial Forecasting | Covered | 23 | 2 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the rationale of developing a plan to launch and operate a business. | BUS.Entrepreneurship | Covered | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
Information Technology (Domain V)Covered
SMR V.A · Operations and Concepts78 questions · 8 materials · 78 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows hardware, devices, and components and uses strategies for maintenance and repair. | BUS.Hardware and Software; BUS.Managing Computer Assets | Covered | 19 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows operating systems, software, applications, and programs and uses strategies for their use and application. | BUS.Using Computers; BUS.Technology in Business; BUS.Information Technology | Covered | 29 | 3 | 49 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (29 questions, 3 materials, 49 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with the design, application, and administration of different types of networks and telecommunication systems. | BUS.Information Technology | Covered | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows file-management processes and techniques to effectively manage data. | BUS.Telecommunications; BUS.Technology in Business | Covered | 21 | 2 | 29 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Knows effective security and riskmanagement policies to protect sensitive and personal information. | BUS.Technology and Confidentiality; BUS.Data Security | Covered | 20 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR V.B · Human Factor9 questions · 1 materials · 2 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the basics of ergonomics and office layout and design, and how they affect office productivity. | BUS.Computer Health and Safety | Covered | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the benefits of developing an effective office workflow. | BUS.Computer Health and Safety | Covered | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR V.C · Technology Tools70 questions · 7 materials · 62 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the different types of digital communication, including telecommunications, Internet, and social media, as well as netiquette. | BUS.Computer Terminology | Covered | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the process of digital research, including Internet use, search strategies, and databases. | BUS.Producing and Using Documents; BUS.Business Presentations | Covered | 22 | 2 | 31 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 31 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with problem-solving and decision-making techniques using applications, including word processing, multimedia, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, Web design, programming, and collaborative software. | BUS.Website Development | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Understands the data science method for finding solutions to problems, including gathering data, cleaning data, analyzing data, presenting data, and making recommendations. | BUS.Technology Trends; BUS.Database Technology | Covered | 19 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Is familiar with the use of reporting tools and how these tools provide information for executive decision making. | BUS.Impact of Technology | Covered | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
Law and International Business (Domain VI)Covered
SMR VI.A · Foundations of International Business28 questions · 2 materials · 33 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the role of international business in today's world and can identify its benefits and costs. | BUS.International Business | Covered | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands how international business has an impact on business at all levels, including the local, state, national, and international levels. | BUS.International Business | Covered | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with the major differences in business strategies used in international markets compared with those used in domestic markets. | BUS.Generating Capital; BUS.International Business | Covered | 28 | 2 | 33 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (28 questions, 2 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.B · International Business Environment18 questions · 1 materials · 6 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the social, cultural, political, legal, technological, and economic factors that affect international business in today's world. | BUS.International Business | Covered | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the impact of a country's infrastructure on its ability to function in the international business environment. | BUS.International Business | Covered | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.C · Trade Relations35 questions · 2 materials · 25 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands imports and exports and how they relate to international trade. | BUS.Inflation, Interest, and Exchange Rates | Covered | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the major barriers to trade between countries, including quotas, tariffs, and exchange-rate controls. | BUS.International Business; BUS.Inflation, Interest, and Exchange Rates | Covered | 35 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands why balance of trade is important to a country and the effects of a positive or negative trade balance. | BUS.Inflation, Interest, and Exchange Rates | Covered | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.D · Contract Law55 questions · 4 materials · 89 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the basic elements of a contract. | BUS.Insurance Regulations; BUS.Contracts; BUS.Statutory Rights and Restrictions; BUS.Business Legalities and Regulations | Covered | 55 | 4 | 89 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (55 questions, 4 materials, 89 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the requirements for a contract to be legally enforceable. | BUS.Contracts; BUS.Statutory Rights and Restrictions; BUS.Business Legalities and Regulations | Covered | 45 | 3 | 64 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (45 questions, 3 materials, 64 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.E · Consumer Law34 questions · 2 materials · 41 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the fundamentals of the United States court system and the United States laws and legislation that protect consumers. | BUS.Consumer Protection; BUS.Statutory Rights and Restrictions | Covered | 34 | 2 | 41 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 41 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the concepts of strict liability and product liability. | BUS.Statutory Rights and Restrictions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with government agencies and their role in protecting consumers. | BUS.Statutory Rights and Restrictions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.F · Computer Law33 questions · 2 materials · 30 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the concept and use of a copyright and how it relates to the trademark. | BUS.Business Legalities and Regulations; BUS.Copyright and Trademark | Covered | 33 | 2 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands fair use, how it is used, and the US laws and legislation protecting it. | BUS.Business Legalities and Regulations; BUS.Copyright and Trademark | Covered | 33 | 2 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands the concepts of privacy, cybercrime, and the major US laws and legislation that deal with cybersecurity. | BUS.Business Legalities and Regulations | Covered | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos). |
Marketing and Management (Domain VII)Partially covered
SMR VII.A · Marketing47 questions · 5 materials · 73 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the concept of marketing, its major principles, and its effect on individuals, businesses, and society. | BUS.Basic Marketing Concepts | Covered | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the four components of the marketing mix, their use in the marketing process, and how they affect the marketing plan. | BUS.Basic Marketing Concepts | Covered | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands consumer behavior, motivations, and characteristics and how they affect the marketing plan. | BUS.Marketing and Consumers; BUS.Market Research; BUS.Product Life Cycle | Covered | 25 | 3 | 46 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (25 questions, 3 materials, 46 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows how to segment a market using psychographics, geographics, or consumer behavior. | BUS.Marketing Research Techniques | Covered | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VII.B · Management58 questions · 7 materials · 77 cards · 0 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the functions of management and understands their implementation and integration within the business environment. | BUS.Leadership Styles; BUS.Management Practices | Covered | 15 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands the function of a human resources department and its importance to an organization’s success. | BUS.Human Relations and Resource Management; BUS.Labor and Employee Rights | Covered | 20 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands the levels of management and their roles in an organization. | BUS.Management and Motivation; BUS.Leadership Styles | Covered | 13 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows the concepts of management, including planning, staffing, organizing, controlling, and leading. | BUS.Role of Management | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 5. Understands how to promote the use of business ethics and how following ethics as a guiding principle increases management effectiveness. | BUS.Business Ethics | Covered | 17 | 1 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
Professional Business Education (Domain VIII)Partially covered
SMR VIII.A · Professional Business Education Organizations22 questions · 2 materials · 6 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the importance of and can identify the major examples of career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) and can explain the advisor's role in those organizations. | BUS.Student Organizations | Covered | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows the different professional and teacher organizations and can discuss the importance of staying actively involved in the profession. | BUS.Professional Development | Covered | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.B · Career and Technical Education Legislation13 questions · 1 materials · 6 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the importance of the Perkins Act in relation to business education at the local and state levels. | BUS.Promoting Business Education | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.C · School and Community Relationships24 questions · 2 materials · 9 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows the role that advisory committees play in the development of CTE programs. | BUS.Student Organizations; BUS.Promoting Business Education | Covered | 24 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Is familiar with the importance of effective student-recruitment techniques. | BUS.Promoting Business Education | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands the benefits of and impacts involving the local business community when developing CTE programs. | BUS.Promoting Business Education | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.D · Mission and Objectives of the Business Education Program25 questions · 2 materials · 18 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands the mission of the business education program in comparison to the missions of the school, district, and community. | BUS.Promoting Business Education | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Is familiar with the objectives of the business education program and how they compare to the objectives of the business education advisory committee. | BUS.Developing and Delivering Business Instruction | Covered | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.E · Pedagogy32 questions · 5 materials · 29 cards · 0 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows instructional strategies and resources, including inquiry-based instruction, for promoting students' understanding of concepts and skills related to business education. | BUS.Instructional Strategies | Covered | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows strategies and skills for planning, designing, and delivering instruction in business education, including the use of techniques and approaches that meet the needs of diverse learners. | BUS.Planning and Delivering Instruction | Covered | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Knows effective instructional strategies and assessment methods for promoting student learning and fostering the development of critical-thinking, higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills in business education. | BUS.Promoting Learning | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 4. Knows strategies and communication methods for creating a productive learning environment using knowledge of student behavior, organizational skills, and classroom-management skills. | BUS.Productive Learning Environment | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 5. Knows strategies for selecting, adapting, and using technological resources to enhance teaching and learning. | BUS.Integrating Technology | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR VIII.F · Work-Based Learning13 questions · 1 materials · 10 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands school-based enterprises and how they are used to develop life experiences in business enterprises. | BUS.Work-Based Learning Models | Covered | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows how to design and plan effective student internships and knows how they help develop student employability. | BUS.Work-Based Learning Models | Covered | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands the benefits of a mentorship and how it can influence the personal and professional growth of a student. | BUS.Work-Based Learning Models | Covered | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Understands how to combine classroom-based learning with hands-on experience with cooperative education. | BUS.Work-Based Learning Models | Covered | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Understands how job shadowing provides a quick way for students to observe many potential jobs. | BUS.Work-Based Learning Models | Covered | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
How 240 Creates The Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101) Study Guide
Every 240 study guide starts with the official exam framework. From there, we organize lessons, practice, and study tools around the categories the exam uses to measure candidate knowledge.
Review the official exam framework
We begin with the standards, domains, competencies, objectives, or content categories published by the testing authority.
Map the tested categories
We map every major area the exam is designed to cover so the guide reflects the real structure of the test.
Build lessons around tested content
We create study materials to support the official blueprint, not broad filler content.
Cross-check practice against exam expectations
We review practice content against the framework and real exam patterns so preparation stays targeted.
Review and update as standards change
When official frameworks change, we review guides and update alignment as needed.
Reviewed by subject-matter experts and maintained to reflect current standards.
Why 240 Is Better Than Other Generic Study Guides
Not all study guides are built the same way. Here is what separates a test-aligned guide from a generic one — and why it matters when you are preparing for the Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge.
Generic prep
- Covers broad subject areas without structure
- No clear connection to the official exam framework
- Practice questions may not reflect the real test format
- May not update when official standards change
- Can be helpful for quick, broad review
240 test-aligned Praxis 5101 prep
- Every lesson maps to an official domain or competency
- Built directly from the official exam framework
- Practice questions aligned to what the exam actually measures
- A clear study path by tested category
- Study smarter and enter test day more prepared
FAQs About the Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge Study Guide
The questions teacher candidates ask us most often about the Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge study guide.
Is 240 a good study guide for Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge?
240 is a strong option because the guide is built around the official exam framework and shows detailed alignment by SMR and competency.
How closely does 240 align to the Praxis 5101 exam?
This guide is 98% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
Does 240 cover every competency?
This page shows coverage transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps so candidates can see exactly how the guide maps to the exam.
What does “partially covered” mean?
Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.