1.0 QBO Setup & Subscriptions QuickBooks ProAdvisor Practice Quiz
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This domain is part of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor (Online Certification) practice test. Each question is tagged by exam objective and difficulty so you can drill exactly the areas you need.
Sample Questions
The QuickBooks Online test drive lets users explore a sample company called Craig's Design and Landscaping Services without creating an account or signing in. The guide specifies a direct URL to access this environment. Which URL opens the QBO test drive file?
- A. https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive
- B. https://qbo.intuit.com/login
- C. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/compare
- D. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/testdrive/start
The Student Guide specifies qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive as the direct link to access the QBO test drive file without creating an account.
After exploring the QBO test drive file and making various changes, a student closes the browser window. The test drive is designed so that any changes made are handled in a specific way when the session ends. What happens to data changes made in the QBO test drive when you log out?
- A. Changes are saved to a personal profile linked to the student's email
- B. All changes are completely erased and the file is fully refreshed
- C. Changes are stored temporarily for 24 hours before being erased
- D. Changes are saved but hidden until the next session begins
The Student Guide states that when you log out of the test drive, all changes are erased and the file is completely refreshed.
A bookkeeper working for a small business wants to use QuickBooks Online to enter vendor bills and pay them directly from within the software. The business currently subscribes to Simple Start and needs to upgrade. What is the minimum QBO subscription level that includes the ability to manage and pay bills from suppliers?
- A. Essentials
- B. Plus
- C. Advanced
- D. Business Pro
The ability to manage and pay bills from suppliers is introduced at the Essentials subscription level, making it the minimum required tier.
A law firm uses QuickBooks Online Plus and wants to confirm how many of its staff members can log in with full company access before exceeding the subscription's user limit. The office manager is planning user account assignments for the upcoming quarter. How many company users can access a QBO Plus subscription?
- A. 3 simultaneous users
- B. 5 company users
- C. 10 company users
- D. 25 company users
QBO Plus supports up to 5 company users who can access the QuickBooks Online file.
A business owner comparing QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop wants to identify which QBO capabilities come included with every subscription tier at no extra charge beyond the monthly fee. The Student Guide highlights this as a key cloud-platform advantage. Which of the following features is included with all QBO subscription levels at no additional cost?
- A. Payroll processing for employees
- B. Inventory quantity tracking
- C. Mobile app access for smartphones and tablets
- D. Scheduled bill payments through Bill.com
The Student Guide states that mobile access is included with all QBO subscription levels at no additional cost.
A sporting goods retailer wants to use QuickBooks Online to monitor stock levels, view quantity on hand on sales forms, and run a Physical Inventory Worksheet report. Inventory tracking must also be enabled in Account and Settings before it can be used. What is the minimum QBO subscription level that supports inventory quantity tracking?
- A. The plan that also includes purchase orders and supports up to five company users
- B. The entry-level single-user plan that covers basic income and expense tracking
- C. The mid-tier plan that first adds bill management and supports up to three users
- D. The top-tier plan that includes Smart Reporting by Fathom and up to 25 users
Inventory tracking is available starting with QBO Plus, the plan that also includes purchase orders and supports up to five company users.
A restaurant group on QBO Plus uses class tracking to separate financials by dining concept and location tracking to separate by physical site. As the business grows, they need to add more tracking segments but must stay within their subscription's combined cap. What is the maximum combined number of classes and locations allowed in a QBO Plus subscription?
- A. 20 combined segments
- B. 40 combined segments
- C. 60 combined segments
- D. Unlimited combined segments
QBO Plus allows a maximum of 40 combined classes and locations, as shown in the Student Guide's subscription feature matrix.
A merchandise company currently uses QuickBooks Desktop and values inventory using the weighted average cost method. They are evaluating a switch to QuickBooks Online and want to understand how their inventory valuation approach will change. How does QBO's inventory valuation method differ from that used by most QuickBooks Desktop editions?
- A. QBO uses first-in, first-out (FIFO); most Desktop editions use weighted average cost
- B. QBO uses weighted average cost; most Desktop editions use FIFO
- C. QBO uses last-in, first-out (LIFO); most Desktop editions use FIFO
- D. Both QBO and most Desktop editions use weighted average cost, making the switch seamless
The Student Guide confirms that QBO uses the FIFO method for inventory valuation, while most Desktop editions use the weighted average cost method.
Key Terms in This Domain
- Subscription tier selection: Match the client to Simple Start (single user, no inventory), Essentials (3 users + bills), Plus (5 users + inventory + classes/locations), or Advanced (25 users + workflows + custom roles)
- Company setup wizard: Initial preferences: legal name, EIN, fiscal year, accounting method (cash vs accrual), industry, currency, address
- Purchase orders (Plus/Advanced): Non-posting; convert to bill when items received; tracks open POs and supports inventory ordering
- Payroll subscription tiers: Core, Premium, Elite: differ in direct-deposit speed, HR support, tax-penalty protection, time-tracking inclusion
- Chart of accounts setup: Use industry-default COA at setup or import from CSV; classify accounts by type (Bank, A/R, A/P, Income, Expense, Equity, etc.) and detail type
- Products and services list: Three types: Service (no inventory), Non-inventory (track but no qty), Inventory (Plus/Advanced only, FIFO valuation)
- User permissions: QBO user types: Standard (full or limited), Company admin, Reports-only, Time-tracking-only; Advanced adds custom roles
- Progress invoicing: Plus/Advanced; bill from an estimate in stages (% or fixed amount per draw); supports construction and consulting workflows
- Recurring transactions: Settings → Recurring transactions; types: Scheduled (auto-create), Reminder, Unscheduled; saves time on rent, subscriptions
- Vendor 1099 setup: Mark vendor "Track for 1099"; enter Tax ID; Pay vendor from a tracked expense account; year-end 1099 wizard files NEC/MISC
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Other QuickBooks ProAdvisor Domains
- 2.0 Navigation & Settings
- 3.0 List Management
- 4.0 Chart of Accounts & Products/Services
- 5.0 Customers & Sales Transactions
- 6.0 Vendors & Purchase Transactions
- 7.0 Banking, Feeds & Reconciliation
- 8.0 Reports
- 9.0 Payroll
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