Reading 42: Industry Analysis - LOS a ～ Q1-3

答案和详解如下：

1.Which of the following is NOT a factor that is typically considered in an industry analysis model?

A)   Yield curve analysis.

B)   Demand analysis.

C)   Supply analysis.

D)   Profitability analysis.

The correct answer was A)

Yield curve analysis is not a factor that is typically considered in an industry analysis model.

2.Which of the following elements does NOT belong in an industry analysis model?

A)   Life Cycle Phase.

B)   Macroeconomic forecast.

C)   Industry dividend payout ratio.

D)   Capacity utilization data.

The correct answer was C)

Other elements listed are part of the six-factor industry analysis model. These six factors are: industry classification, external factor review, demand analysis, supply analysis, profitability analysis, and international competition and markets review. Dividend payout ratio does not belong to any of these six factors.

3.All of the following factors should be included in an industry analysis EXCEPT:

A)   profitability analysis.

B)   industry classification.

C)   industry weaknesses.

D)   international competition and markets review.

The correct answer was C)

The factors that should be included in an industry analysis are: industry classification, external factor review, demand analysis, supply analysis, profitability analysis, and international competition and markets review. Industry weaknesses are implicitly considered in the analysis but are not a separate category.