Marketing MCQs and Answers
1. “The concept of the marketing mix was developed by ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
A. N. H. Borden
B. Philip Katter
C. Stanton
D. W. Anderson
Answer: A
2. “Many people want BMW, only few are able to buy” this is an example of …
A. Need
B. Want
C. Demand
D. Status
Answer: C
3. …………. is the act of obtaining a desired object from someone by offering something in return.
A. Marketing Myopia
B. Selling
C. Exchange
D. Delivery
Answer: C
4. It’s a combination of quality, service & price
A. Marketing Triad
B. Customer Value Triad
C. Customer Satisfaction Triad
D. Service Quality Triad
Answer: B
5. ………… model is highly firm centriC. where the firm believes that the competitive edge lies in its ability to innovate.
A. Conventional
B. Contemporary
C. Competitive
D. None of the above
Answer: A
6. “Marketing is the activity, set of ……………… & processes for creating, communicating, delivering & …………… offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners & society.”
A. Institutions, satisfying
B. Organizations, exchanging
C. Institutions, exchanging
D. Organizations, understanding
Answer: C
7. …………. Involves purchase from various sources & assembled at one place – involves creation & maintenance of the stock of goods purchased & ………….. Involves transfer of ownership of the goods
A. Selling & Buying
B. Assembling & Selling
C. Buying & Assembling
D. Assembling & Buying
Answer: B
8. ………..are the form of human needs take as shaped by culture & individual personality.
A. Wants
B. Demands
C. Needs
D. Social Needs
Answer: D
9. ………….. is want for specific product backed by on ability to pay
A. Demand
B. Need
C. Want
D. Customer
Answer: A
10. This of the following is not a type of Marketing Concept:
A. The production concept
B. The selling concept
C. The societal marketing concept
D. The Supplier Concept
Answer: D
11. “Get out production, cut the price”- Philosophy by Henry Ford is an example of…
A. Marketing Concept
B. Selling Concept
C. Production Concept
D. Product Concept
Answer: C
12. …………..is the father of Modern Marketing.
A. Peter Drucker
B. Philip Kotler
C. Lester Wunderman
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: B
13. The term marketing refers to:
A. Advertising, Sales Promotion, Publicity and Public Relational activities
B. New product needs ideas, Developments, concepts and improvements.
C. Sales Planning, Strategy and Implementation
D. A philosophy that stresses customer value and satisfaction.
Answer: D
14. ………………… defined as all psychological, social and physical behaviour of potential customers as they become aware of, evaluate, purchase, consume and tell others about the product and services
A. Customer Value
B. Consumer Behavior
C. Holistic Marketing
D. Societal Marketing
Answer: B
15. Marketing is a process which aims at ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
A. Production
B. Profit making.
C. Satisfaction of customer needs
D. Selling products
Answer: C
16. Marketing management is ________.
A. developing marketing strategies to move the company forward
B. managing the marketing process
C. monitoring the profitability of the company’s products and services
D. the art and science of choosing target markets and getting, keeping, and growing customers through creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value
Answer: D
17. The most formal definition of marketing is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
A. An organizational function and a set of process for creating, communicating and delivering, value to customers and that benefit the organization.
B. Improving the quality of life for consumers
C. Meeting needs profitability
D. Marketing is an organizational function includes the 4Ps
Answer: A
18. Marketers often use the term ________ to cover various groupings of customers.
A. buying power
B. demographic segment
C. market
D. people
Answer: C
19. Today, marketing must be understood in a new sense that can be characterized as:
A. “Get there first with the most.”
B. “Management of youth demand.”
C. “Satisfying customer needs.”
D. “Telling and selling.”
Answer: C
20. Marketing is both an “art” and a “science” there is constant tension between the formulated side of marketing and the ________ side.
A. behavior
B. creative
C. management
D. selling
Answer: C
21. …………is the major objective of any marketing activity in the world because marketing completes with the real sale of goods and services bought or acquired by the seller or when intermediary has been affected.
A. Marketing
B. Selling
C. Assembling
D. Transportation
Answer: B
22. It up holds the importance of customer in the whole value creation process. The D.A.R.T highlights this aspect in a vivid manner.
A. Contemporary Model
B. Conventional Model
C. Both a&b
D. None of the above
Answer: A
23. Select an appropriate definition of Want
A. Consumer Needs
B. Needs backed by buying power
C. Needs directed to the product
D. Basic human requirements
Answer: C
24. The key customer markets consists of
A. Government Markets
B. Business Markets
C. Consumer Markets
D. All of the above
Answer: D
25. Definition of Marketing given by Philip Kotler:
A. Marketing is the process by which companies create value for customers & build strong customer relationships in order to capture value from customers in return.
B. Marketing is a societal process by which individuals & groups obtain what they need & want through creating offering & freely exchanging products & services of value with others.
C. Marketing is the activity, set of institutions & processes for creating, communicating, delivering & exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners & society at large.
D. None of the above
Answer: A
26. Which of the following statements is the most correct statement?
A. “The delivery of Goods& Services from producers to their ultimate consumers or users includes many different activities. These different activities are known as marketing.”
B. Marketing is to ensure that the product is easily & effectively moved from the point of production to the target market & ensures that the product can be easily accessed by customers.”
C. Marketing is the activity, set of institutions & processes for creating, communicating, delivering & exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners & society
D. “Marketing is the last step in the chain of commerce where a buyer exchanges cash for a seller’s good or service, or the activity of trying to bring this about.”
Answer: C
27. Anything that can be offered to a market for attention, acquisition, use, or consumption that might satisfy a want or need is called a(n):
A. Demand.
B. Idea.
C. Product.
D. Service
Answer: C
28. This company is well known for Technology innovation, Great value and act as a game changer.
A. Nokia
B. Apple
C. HTC
D. Samsung
Answer: B
29. ………buy products & ………….use product.
A. Consumer & Customers
B. Customers & Consumer
C. Buyers & Sellers
D. Buyers & Customers
Answer: B
30. ………means the classification of standardized product into certain well-defined classes or groups.”
A. Gradation
B. Segmentation
C. Standardization
D. Specification
Answer: A
31. Goods are purchased from various places and or sources and assembled at one or sources and assembled at one place to suit the requirement of the buyer is known as……
A. Buying
B. Selling
C. Assembling
D. Material Handling
Answer: C
32. ……….. is the acquisition of goods and services by the seller or industrial user for the purpose of resale.
A. Selling
B. Assembling
C. Buying
D. Transportation
Answer: B
33. ….…is establishment of certain standards or specifications for products.” It may involve Quality (color, taste, appearance, sweetness, purity) & Quantity (Weight, size, length etc.)
A. Standardization
B. Gradation
C. Product Control
D. Product Development
Answer: A
34. ……reflects the sum of the perceived tangible & intangible benefits & costs to customers.
A. Customer Satisfaction
B. Customer Value
C. Customer Delight
D. None of the above
Answer: B
35. In marketing, the term product:
A. refers only to tangible items that can be seen, tasteD. or touched.
B. is a broad concept that refers to anything that can be offered for use and consumption, in exchange for money or some other form of value
C. is limited in meaning to goods, services, and ideas only.
D. never refers to such things as package design, brand name, or warranty.
Answer: B
36. An organization with several product lines has which one of the following mix that consists of all the product lines and items which a particular seller offers for sale?
A. Product mix
B. Brand mix
C. Consumer mix
D. Packaging mix
Answer: A
37. Testing before launching a product is known as ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
A. Acid test
B. Concept testing
C. Market test
D. Test marketing
Answer: D
38. Launching a product in a small part of the market is called:
A. Commercialization
B. Competitive analysis.
C. Competitive response.
D. Test marketing
Answer: D
39. Original products, product improvements, product modifications, and new brands that a firm develops through its own research and development efforts are called:
A. Altered products.
B. Concept products.
C. New products.
D. Supplemental products.
Answer: C
40. Introducing the new product into the market takes place in which stage of the new product development process?
A. Commercialization
B. Test marketing
C. Product development
D. Marketing strategy
Answer: B
41. Looking at the sales history of similar products and surveying market opinion are tools used at which stage in the new-product development process?
A. Business analysis
B. Commercialization
C. Concept development and testing
D. Marketing strategy development
Answer: B
42. Presenting new-product ideas to consumers in symbolic or physical ways to measure their reactions occurs during which of the following stages?
A. Concept testing
B. Idea generation
C. Marketing strategy
D. Screening
Answer: A
43. A ___________________ is a detailed version of the idea stated in meaningful consumer terms.
A. Product concept
B. Product feature
C. Product idea
D. Product image
Answer: A
44. The systematic search for new-product ideas is characteristic of which stage in the new product development process?
A. business analysis
B. concept development and testing
C. idea generation
D. idea screening
Answer: C
45. Original products, product improvements, product modifications, and new brands that a firm develops through its own research and development efforts are called:
A. Altered products
B. Concept products
C. New products
D. Supplemental products
Answer: C
46. Company can create successful new products by
A. Understanding consumers, markets, & competitors
B. Developing products that deliver superior value to consumers
C. Developing a great advertising campaign
D. Both a & b
Answer: D
47. One reason that idea screening is a critical stage in the new-product development process is that:
A. Competitors can quickly steal ideas so the company wants only those ideas that can be protected with patents.
B. International competition and markets demand that all ideas be culturally sensitive.
C. Product-development costs rise greatly in later stages and the company only wants those products that can succeed.
D. The Federal government carefully monitors each company’s idea screening process to make sure no national security matters are at stake.
Answer: C
48. ________________ calls for finding 30 to 40 qualified shoppers and questioning them about brand familiarity and preferences in a specific product category.
A. Controlled test marketing
B. Focus group research
C. Sales-wave research
D. Simulated test marketing
Answer: D
49. The ultimate way to test a new consumer product is to put it into full-blown ___________.
A. Controlled test marketing
B. Sales-wave research
C. Screening
D. Test markets
Answer: D
50. A ________ is an elaborated version of the idea expressed in consumer terms.
A. New idea
B. Product concept
C. Product idea
D. Test brand
Answer: B
51. Suppose Nestle wants to expand its line of food products. The managers conduct surveys from customers to determine which food items would appeal to customers. Nestle is currently in which of the following phase of new product development?
A. Business analysis
B. Idea generation
C. Idea screening
D. Test marketing
Answer: D
52. What are the two ways that a company can obtain new products?
A. Internal development and merger
B. Line extension and brand management service
C. Market mix modification and research and development
D. New-product development and acquisition
Answer: D
53. Which of the following is not a potential cause of the failure of a new product?
A. A poorly designed product
B. An incorrectly positioned product
C. An underestimated market size
D. Higher than anticipated costs of product development
Answer: C
54. Executives, manufacturing employees, and salespeople are all examples of ________.
A. core members of innovation management systems
B. external sources for new-product ideas
C. internal sources for new-product ideas
D. research and development team members
Answer: C
55. Your firm wants to use external sources for new product ideas. After consulting with a friend you learn that all of the following are common external sources except ________.
A. competitors
B. suppliers
C. the firm’s executives
D. trade shows and magazines
Answer: C
56. The purpose of idea generation is to create a _____ of ideas. The purpose of succeeding stages is to _____ that number.
A. Large number; increase
B. Large number; reduce
C. Small number; increase
D. Small number; reduce
Answer: B
57. ABC has just brainstormed a large number of ideas for adding new products and services after visiting several buying fairs. The owners will begin the first idea-reducing stage, called ________ , to arrive at a realistic number to adopt.
A. concept development
B. idea generation
C. idea screening
D. product concept
Answer: C
58. In the concept testing stage of new-product development, a product concept in ________ form is presented to groups of target consumers.
A. commercial
B. Final
C. physical or symbolic
D. prototype
Answer: C
59. After concept testing, a firm would engage in which stage in developing and marketing a new product?
A. business analysis
B. marketing strategy development
C. product development
D. test marketing
Answer: B
60. During which stage of new-product development is management most likely to estimate minimum and maximum sales to assess the range of risk in launching a new product?
A. business analysis
B. concept testing
C. marketing strategy development
D. test marketing
Answer: A
61. In the ________ stage of new-product development, products often undergo rigorous tests to make sure that they perform safely and effectively or that consumers will find value in them.
A. business analysis
B. concept development and testing
C. idea generation
D. product development
Answer: D
62. NPD stands for:
A. National Production Division.
B. New Product Department.
C. New Product Design
D. New Product Development
Answer: D
63. Providing a description of a product and its attributes and inviting comment from consumers is called:
A. Attribute testing.
B. Concept testing
C. Idea Screening
D. Market testing
Answer: B
64. If Toyota describes one of its cars of the future as being “a moderately priced subcompact designed as a second family car to be used around town; the car is ideal for running errands and visiting friends,” then the company has just stated a potential new product in terms of a:
A. Product concept
B. Product feature
C. Product idea
D. Product image
Answer: A
65. When a company reviews sales, costs, and profit projections for a new product to find out whether these factors satisfy the company’s objectives, they are in which of the following new-product development stages?
A. Business analysis
B. Commercialization
C. Concept development and testing
D. Marketing strategy development
Answer: A
66. ________________ is screening new-product ideas in order to spot good ideas and Drop poor ones as soon as possible.
A. Brainstorming
B. Concept development and testing
C. Idea generation
D. Idea screening
Answer: D
67. A ___________________ is a detailed version of the idea stated in meaningful Consumer terms.
A. Product concept
B. Product feature
C. Product idea
D. Product image
Answer: A
68. If a company wishes to test its positioning strategy, advertising, distribution, pricing, branding and packaging, and budget levels, it can do so during which of the following stages of the new-product development process?
A. Commercialization
B. Concept testing
C. Product development
D. Test marketing
Answer: D
69. Highest percentage of ideas for new products originates with/from which of the following sources?
A. Competitors
B. Customers
C. Employees
D. Top management
Answer: B
70. Which of the following are the people who purchase new products almost as soon as the products reach the market?
A. Early majority
B. Innovators
C. Late adopters
D. Late majority
Answer: B
71. Which of these is true about marketing?
- Marketing is used to promote the product and services
- Marketing is concerned about the sales only
- Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
- Marketing considers only the needs of the organization and not the society
Answer: C Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Explanation:
Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
72. Which one is not a part of the 4 Ps?
- Product
- People
- Price
- Place
Answer: B People
Explanation:
People are a part of the 7 Ps. The concept of the 7 Ps is used in service marketing.
73. Who is the Father of Modern Marketing?
- Philip Kotler
- Peter F Drucker
- Abraham Maslow
- Raymond Kroc
Answer: A Philip Kotler
Explanation:
Philip Kotler is the father of modern marketing. He is an American marketing author and professor emeritus.
74. ____defined marketing as the science and art of exploring, creating, and delivering value to satisfy the needs of a target market at a profit?
- Steve Jobs
- Philip Kotler
- Peter Drucker
- Abraham Maslow
Answer: B Philip Kotler
Explanation:
Philip Kotler is the father of modern marketing. He is an American marketing author and professor emeritus.
75. The term “Marketing” refers to?
- Promotion of the product
- Focusing on sales and profit
- Strategizing and implementing the organization process
- Set of activities to deliver customer value and satisfaction
Answer: D Set of activities to deliver customer value and satisfaction
Explanation:
The latest idea of marketing is that it is a set of activities to deliver customer value and satisfaction. There were different phases when marketing was considered more about production and selling.
- Sales
- Promotion
- Value
- Profit
Answer: C Value
Explanation:
In its standard definition of marketing, the American Marketing Association focuses on Value to the customers.
77. Why must the marketers monitor the competitor’s activities?
- The competitor may destroy the organization
- The competitor may threaten the monopoly position of the company
- New offerings of a competitor may need alterations in one or more components of the company’s marketing mix
- The competitor may be violating the law to gain an advantage
Answer: C New offerings of a competitor may need alterations in one or more components of the company’s marketing mix
Explanation:
Monitoring the competitor’s activities helps the company to modify its plans and activities to remain profitable and sustained in the market.
78. Different price points for a different level of quality for a company’s related products is a part of which pricing strategy?
- Product line pricing
- Incremental pricing
- Optional product pricing
- By-product pricing
Answer: A Product line pricing
Explanation:
In product line pricing the company adds features to the base product and charges more for the features, as compared to the base product.
79. In today’s time marketing must be understood and developed as?
- Getting the first mover’s advantage
- Creating value for the customers
- Pushing for higher sales and profits
- Creating innovative products
Answer: B Creating value for the customers
Explanation:
The concept of marketing has evolved from production to creating value for the customers. Today the customers don’t buy the product simply because they are available, but if they add value to the customer.
80. Which one of these is an appropriate definition of “want”?
- The desires of consumers
- Needs related to society
- Basic human needs
- Needs directed to the product
Answer: D Needs directed to the product
Explanation:
When a buyer sees a gap or problem it is a need. Only when the buyer decides that his need can be fulfilled by a particular product does it become a want.
- Late 1800s
- After the second world war
- In the 1920s
- Early 20th century
Answer: C In the 1920s
Explanation:
Before the 1920s demand was related to production. The companies focused on producing new products and a demand was created automatically.
82. According to Philip Kotler marketing is____?
- A science
- An art
- Both science and art
- None of the above
Answer: C Both science and art
Explanation:
Marketing, according to Philip Kotler, is neither a science nor an art. It is a mix of both. A smart marketer understands when to depend on data and when to use intelligence.
83. Which concept holds that consumers will favor the products that are easily available at an affordable price?
- Production concept
- Product concept
- Marketing concept
- Production cost concept
Answer: B Product concept
Explanation:
In the Product Concept the marketers believed that if a product is readily available at a lower price, the customers will prefer to buy it over a product that is difficult to find and expensive.
84. What does the term “marketing” refer to?
- New product development
- Advertising and other promotional activities
- Achieving sales and profit targets
- Creating customer value and satisfaction
Answer: D Creating customer value and satisfaction
Explanation:
The latest idea of marketing is to focus on creating customer value and satisfaction. When you can create value for customers, they will prefer your products and services over others.
85. Which part of the consumer’s income interests the marketers?
- Gross Income
- Disposable Income
- Inflationary Income
- Discretionary Income
Answer: D Discretionary Income
Explanation:
Discretionary Income is the amount of income that is left for spending or investing after the customer has paid for the personal necessities and taxes.
- Product development
- Pricing
- Promotion
- Sales
Answer: C Promotion
Explanation:
These mediums are primarily used to spread awareness among consumers and promote the products and services among the target consumers.
87. Early adopters and opinion leaders tend to?
- Buy new products in their circles first and voice their opinion
- Buy tried and tested products
- Being from upper class, users from other classes are followers
- Don’t take risks easily
Answer: A Buy new products in their circles first and voice their opinion
Explanation:
The early adopters are willing to take the risk and try new things. They often buy new products in their circles first. They also share their opinions about the products among their social circles.
88. To achieve market expansion a company must?
- Use distribution channels more effectively
- Use advertising campaigns more effectively
- Price their products more strategically
- All of the above
Answer: D All of the above
Explanation:
Focusing on only one or two will not yield the desired results. For market expansion, the marketer must take a broader approach and focus on all the activities to achieve the goals of expansion.
89. In an organization strategic marketing planning must begin with?
- Hiring a senior planning consultant
- Establishing organizational goals and objectives
- Writing the mission statement
- Writing the vision statement
Answer: C Writing the mission statement
Explanation:
Writing the mission statement is essential to create a successful marketing plan. A well-written mission statement gives a clear direction and the marketing plan can be developed to achieve the goals.
90. In the service industry how many Ps comprise the marketing mix?
- 4 Ps
- 7 Ps
- 10 Ps
- 8 Ps
Answer: B 7 Ps
Explanation:
The concept of 7Ps is followed in the service industry. The product industry mainly uses 4Ps.
- Marketing
- Production
- Sales
- Relationship
Answer: B Production
Explanation:
During the Production Period the marketers focused more on the quality of their products. Whether the products add value to the customers was not considered much.
92. Which of the following describes “diversification”?
- New products in new markets
- New products in existing markets
- Existing products in an existing market
- Existing products in new markets
Answer: A New products in new markets
Explanation:
Diversification is a concept where a company not only focuses on new products but also explores new markets.
93. Which traits are desired of marketers today?
- Only creativity
- Only critical thinking
- Both creativity and critical thinking
- Neither creativity nor critical thinking
Answer: C Both creativity and critical thinking
Explanation:
In today’s time a marketer has to be both a creative and critical thinker. With these two capabilities, the marketer can better understand the consumers and come up with solutions that add value.
94. What is motive development?
- The imbalance between the customer’s actual and desired state in which gap or problem-solving is recognized
- The gap between the customer’s current state and past state
- The balance between the customer’s actual and desired state
- The gap between the customer’s and his colleague’s current state
Answer: A The imbalance between the customer’s actual and desired state in which gap or problem-solving is recognized
Explanation:
There is always an imbalance between the customer’s actual and desired state. A marketer’s key role is to recognize this gap and recognize a feasible solution.
95. Producers, wholesalers, and retailers act as a unified system to form a?
- Vertical marketing system
- Horizontal marketing system
- Traditional marketing system
- Hierarchical marketing system
Answer: A Vertical marketing system
Explanation:
The producers, wholesalers, and retailers work in a straight chain and fulfill the task to make the products available to the end user.
- A BCG matrix
- Market analysis
- Consumer analysis and scanning model
- Market vulnerability/business opportunity analysis
Answer: A A BCG matrix
Explanation:
BCG matrix uses market share and market growth to understand a product’s position in the market to its competing products.
97. Achieving strategic marketing objectives using marketing plans and strategies is called?
- Target achievement
- Marketing implementation
- Market penetration
- Goal setting
Answer: B Marketing implementation
Explanation:
When the marketing goals are achieved through successful utilization of strategies and plans it is said to be well implemented.
98. Using a successful brand name to launch a new product in a different category is called?
- Line extension
- Brand expansion
- Brand extension
- Branding
Answer: C Brand extension
Explanation:
When a company uses an established brand name and launches a new product category that may or may not relate to the existing product it is called Brand extension.
99. The marketer focuses on product awareness, trial, and expansion in this stage of the product life cycle?
- Growth Stage
- Decline Stage
- Maturity stage
- Introduction stage
Answer: D Introduction stage
Explanation:
At the Introduction stage the marketer should not focus on profits or sales. The main objective at this stage should be to make customers aware of the product and willing to try it.
100. The major objective of any marketing activity is to?
- Sell
- Promote
- Create
- Increase awareness
Answer: A Sell
Explanation:
All marketing activities have one primary objective. This aim is to achieve sales. If the product is not selling despite all the marketing activities, either the marketing plan or the product is at fault.
101. When a firm believes that competitive edge depends purely on its ability to innovate, it is following?
- Competitive model
- Conventional model
- Out-of-the-box thinking
- None of the above
Answer: B Conventional model
Explanation:
In the Conventional model a marketer believes that a better product will sell itself. Whether the product adds value to the customer or not is not a consideration under the conventional model.
102. Which of the following is important for the success of a differentiated product with unique customer benefits?
- Early recognition of the need
- Large scale promotion
- Product superiority
- Detailed analysis
Answer: C Product superiority
Explanation:
WWhen a product is offering some unique benefits to the customers it must be superior to its counterparts. If the solutions offered are not superior to its competitors, customers may not show interest in switching to that product.
103. Choose the correct sequence of activities for brand building?
- Selecting brand elements > Leveraging secondary associations > Developing a marketing program
- Developing marketing program > Selecting brand elements > Leveraging secondary associations
- Leveraging secondary associations > Developing marketing program > Selecting brand elements
- Selecting brand elements > Developing marketing program > Leveraging secondary associations
Answer: D Selecting brand elements > Developing marketing program > Leveraging secondary associations
Explanation:
Selecting brand elements > Developing marketing program > Leveraging secondary associations.
104. Which marketing channel makes the products available to end users without intermediaries?
- Indirect channel
- Direct channel
- Dynamic channel
- Flexible channel
Answer: B Direct channel
Explanation:
In Direct Channel the company does not depend on intermediaries like distributors, wholesalers, or retailers to make the products available to the customers.
105. One company adjusts its marketing budget by observing another company’s budget. This process is called?
- Objective and task method
- Competitor analysis
- Competitive parity method
- Affordable budget allocation
Answer: C Competitive parity method
Explanation:
A company does competitor analysis and makes changes to its budget and plans to stay competitive in the market by adjusting to the practices of the competitor.
106. At which stage of the product cycle is the profit typically negative?
- Decline stage
- Growth stage
- Maturity stage
- Growth stage
Answer: D Growth stage
Explanation:
At the Growth stage the product gains market share and the sales go high. However, a lot of efforts and expenses are occurred to achieve this growth. The net profit is generally negative at this stage.
107. Which of the following facts defines the break-even point?
- Total revenue is less than the total cost
- Total revenue is the same as the total cost
- Total profit is more than the total cost
- The total cost is less than the total cost
Answer: B Total revenue is the same as the total cost
Explanation:
A company is said to have achieved the breakeven point when the total revenue generation is the same as the total cost incurred.
108. The expenses paid to workers for overtime are considered as?
- Fixed cost
- Variable cost
- Dependent cost
- Total cost
Answer: B Variable cost
Explanation:
The overtime done by workers changes and depends on the emphasis to achieve goals. Thus it qualifies as a Variable cost.
109. During the societal marketing period what was firms’ main concern for marketing?
- Producing high-quality products
- Social and ethical concerns in marketing
- Achieving sales target
- Understanding consumer insights
Answer: B Social and ethical concerns in marketing
Explanation:
The companies focused on social and ethical concerns in their marketing activities during this period. In the current times, the focus has shifted to adding value to the customers.
110. ____is achieved when customer expectations are met regarding the quality of products and services along with the value-based price?
- Quality excellence
- Customer satisfaction
- Value proposition
- None of the above
Answer: B Customer satisfaction
Explanation:
The customer is satisfied with his purchase when the quality of the product is par with expectations and he feels he is not being over-charged for the product or the service.
111. Dividing the market into homogeneous groups is called?
- Segmentation
- Classification
- Analysis
- Grouping
Answer: A Segmentation
Explanation:
In segmentation, the target customers are combined together considering some common factors like age, income, gender, etc. The ones having similar values are put together and there is homogeneity in the data.
112. Good marketing is a result of careful planning and ____?
- Research
- Sales
- Execution
- Strategies
Answer: C Execution
Explanation:
A good marketing plan is important to successfully achieve the objective. Execution of a good plan is equally important to achieve these objectives.
113. Logistics management is mainly concerned about?
- Promotion
- Production
- Supply chain management
- Sales
Answer: C Supply chain management
Explanation:
Logistics management focuses majorly on Supply chain management. It does not cover production, promotion, or sales.
114. What do you understand by Marketing buzz?
- Social marketing
- Traditional marketing
- Digital marketing
- Viral marketing
Answer: D Viral marketing
Explanation:
Viral Marketing is used by marketers to create a buzz about the product or service in the market. The aim is to achieve maximum reach and spread the word as fast as possible.
115. Which markets buy goods or services to further process them or use them in the production process?
- Secondary markets
- Consumer markets
- Government markets
- Business markets
Answer: D Business markets
Explanation:
The Business Markets purchase goods or services, not for consumption. The intent is to use these products or services and create a new product or service to be sold to the customers.
116. What do you understand by brand loyalty?
- Consumer’s emotional attachment to the brand
- Consumer’s social attachment toward the brand
- Fulfillment of consumers needs
- Feel good factor when using a brand’s product
Answer: A Consumer’s emotional attachment to the brand
Explanation:
Consumer’s emotional attachment towards a brand. A brand loyal customer has emotional reasons to buy a product rather than logical reasons.
117. A description of people and their place in society is covered under?
- Geographic segmentation
- Demographic segmentation
- Income group
- Age group
Answer: B Demographic segmentation
Explanation:
Demographic Segmentation describes the target customer with respect to their age, income, gender, location, and place in society.
118. When a firm sets high initial prices which fall with entry of competitors in the market, it is called?
- Competitive pricing
- Price skimming
- Entry barrier
- Monopolistic competition
Answer: B Price skimming
Explanation:
In a Price skimming strategy a company sets high prices for its products eventually reducing the price to meet the market average.
119. Who gave the concept of Five forces?
- Seth Godin
- Michael Porter
- Tim Ferriss
- None of the above
Answer: B Michael Porter
Explanation:
Michael Porter, the father of modern marketing gave the concept of Five forces to analyze a company’s competitive environment.
120. Which of the following is not a part of Barriers to Entry?
- Government policies
- Patents
- High capital requirements
- New Entrants
Answer: D New Entrants
Explanation:
New Entrants are competitors which bring new dimensions to the market competitors. They are not a barrier to entry.
121. In the buying process, when a customer recognizes a need or a problem, what is the stage called?
- Information search
- Alternative evaluation
- Purchase
- Need recognition
Answer: D Need recognition
Explanation:
Need recognition is the stage when a customer realizes a problem and then starts to search for a solution available in the market.
122. At which stage of the product life cycle do the sales slow down and profits level off or decline?
- Introduction
- Growth
- Maturity
- Decline
Answer: D Decline
Explanation:
When a product reaches the Decline stage, it is typically characterized by a fall in sales and subsequent profits. At this stage, the product needs to be renewed or replaced.
123. When adopting a new product, the customer does not go through which of the following?
- Interest
- Comparison
- Culture
- Awareness
Answer: C Culture
Explanation:
A customer product adoption cycle comprises of Awareness > Interest > Evaluation/ Comparison > Trial > Adoption
124. The evaluation of the difference between total benefits and total costs of one marketing offer in comparison to competitive offers is known as?
- Customer satisfaction
- Customer perceived value
- Customer expectation
- Customer relationship
Answer: B Customer perceived value
Explanation:
Customer perceived value is a customer’s perception of a product’s advantages and desirability in comparison to a competitor’s products.
125. Which company created Great Value for the customer using technology innovation and became a game changer?
- Apple
- Nokia
- Samsung
- Oneplus
Answer: A Apple
Explanation:
While every other company was focusing on new features and technological advancements, Apple focused on creating great value for the customer through innovation in its products.
126. In general political campaigns are examples of ?
- Digital marketing
- Social marketing
- Personal marketing
- Conventional marketing
Answer: C Personal marketing
Explanation:
While political campaigns talk about social and economical issues they primarily focus on how the suggested leader will be able to achieve those goals thus becoming an example of Personal marketing.
127. What is the major factor that differentiates a service from a product?
- Availability
- Intangibility
- Price
- Experience
Answer: B Intangibility
Explanation:
A product can be measured and evaluated on various measurable parameters. On the other hand, a service cannot be measured on any standard parameters. The acceptance of service as good or bad purely depends on a customers person experience and expectations.
128. “Everyone likes a Mercedes car but few can buy it.”This is an example of?
- Demand
- Desire
- Want
- Need
Answer: A Demand
Explanation:
Need is recognition of a gap or problem. It becomes a Want when the customer decides that the need can be fulfilled by a specific product. Demand is when the want is backed by purchasing power.
129. In which technique does a company use the social network on the internet to create the brand image?
- Community outreach
- Viral marketing
- Social Marketing
- Traditional Marketing
Answer: B Viral marketing
Explanation:
In Viral Marketing a company uses social media platforms to bring awareness and create a brand image among the masses on a large scale.
130. Re-marketing is used for creating demand for which of the following?
- Non-usable product
- Reusable products
- The renewed use of existing products
- New Products
Answer: C The renewed use of existing products
Explanation:
When a company tries to reposition an existing product with new uses it is called Re-marketing.
131. What does demographic segmentation stand for?
- Geographic locations
- Description of people and their place in society
- People living in diversified areas
- Location of target customers
Answer: B Description of people and their place in society
Explanation:
Demographic segmentation identifies a market segment based on the physical and social traits of target customers such as age, gender, income, etc.
132. Choose the factor which is not included as a part of the physical supply?
- Storage
- Standardization
- Transport
- Packaging
Answer: B Standardization
Explanation:
Standardization is a component of production. The other three are a part of the supply chain.
133. In demographic segmentation which of these factors is not considered?
- Age
- Income
- Interests
- Gender
Answer: C Interests
Explanation:
Demographic segmentation identifies a market segment based on the physical and social traits of target customers such as age, gender, income, etc.
134. When a customer buys a product without logical thinking, his decision is?
- Emotional
- Rational
- Patronage
- All of the above
Answer: A Emotional
Explanation:
When a customer does not evaluate a product or service based on the merits and price he is displaying emotional buying behavior.
135. Charging low prices from the introduction stage to gain growth in the market is?
- Premium
- Penetration
- Skimming
- Rational pricing
Answer: B Penetration
Explanation:
At the introduction stage many companies keep their prices low as a part of the strategy to penetrate the market.
136. Which of the following is also called a supermarket?
- Self-service store
- Retail store
- Hypermarket
- All of the above
Answer: A Self-service store
Explanation:
The concept of supermarkets developed with the idea of Self-service. Where a customer picks and buys a product without any sales assistance.
137. What is the full form of MPR?
- Marketing Public Relations
- Monitoring Public Relations
- Management of Public Relations
- Measurement of Public Relations
Answer: A Marketing Public Relations
Explanation:
Marketing Public Relations focus on building the brand indirectly by engaging in campaigns that are not purely commercial.
138. Who used the term Meta Marketing for the first time?
- Philip Kotler
- Eugene J Kelly
- Robert Kiyosaki
- None of the above
Answer: B Eugene J Kelly
Explanation:
Eugene J Kelly coined the term Meta marketing during a discussion on the issue of ethics and science in marketing. This widened the horizon of marketing by including not-for-profit organizations.
139. Which of the following is the best distribution channel for vacuum cleaners?
- Telemarketing
- Retail Stores
- Direct Marketing
- All of above
Answer: C Direct Marketing
Explanation:
Direct Marketing is the best distribution channel for vacuum cleaners.
140. E-marketing is a part of which of the following?
- E-payment
- E-commerce
- E-mail marketing
- Traditional marketing
Answer: B E-commerce
Explanation:
E-marketing is an integral part of E-commerce since the E-commerce company works in the internet space and doesn’t have physical stores.
141. Which of the following is NOT one of the stages that customers go through in the process of adopting a new product?
A. Awareness
B. Desire
C. Evaluation
D. Interest
Answer: B
142. If Videocon engineers its washing machines to spin the clothes faster regardless of whether or not customers want that speeD. then Videocon has characteristics associated with
A. Production concept
B. Selling concept
C. Marketing concept
D. Product concept
Answer: D