Question 1

Manufacturer's agents refer to agents who

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A)  represent a single producer and carry all products in the producer's lines.
B)  work for several producers and carry noncompetitive,complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory.
C)  take title to merchandise but sell only to buyers who call on them,pay cash for merchandise,and furnish their own transportation for merchandise.
D)  own the merchandise they sell but do not physically handle,stock,or deliver it.
E)  furnish the racks or shelves that display merchandise in retail stores,perform all channel functions,and sell on consignment to retailers.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Selling agents refer to agents who

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A)  furnish the racks or shelves that display merchandise in retail stores,perform all channel functions,and sell on consignment to retailers.
B)  represent a single producer and are responsible for the entire marketing function of that producer.
C)  work for several producers and carry noncompetitive,complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory.
D)  take title to merchandise but sell only to buyers who call on them,pay cash for merchandise,and furnish their own transportation for the merchandise.
E)  sell primarily large bulky products.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which type of wholesaler traditionally sells hosiery,toys,and health and beauty items?

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A)  cash and carry wholesalers
B)  truck jobbers
C)  general merchandise wholesalers
D)  rack jobbers
E)  drop shippersF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of warehouse clubs EXCEPT:

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A)  customers are attracted by the ultra-low prices and surprise deals on selected merchandise.
B)  the stores are used to clear excess merchandise.
C)  require an annual membership fee.
D)  the stores carry 4,000 to 8,000 items.
E)  the stores are rather stark outlets with no elaborate displays.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following retailers would best fit in "A" shown in Figure 16-8 above?

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A)  Payless ShoeSource
B)  Macy's department store
C)  7-Eleven convenience store
D)  Walmart
E)  Lamborghini automobile dealerF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

A group of 50 to 150 stores that typically attract customers who live or work within a 5- to 10-mile range,often containing two or three anchor stores is referred to as a(n) __________.

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A)  power center
B)  regional shopping center
C)  strip mall
D)  central business district
E)  urban megacenterF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Explain the relationship between a franchisee and a franchisor.

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In a franchise system,an individual or f...

Question 8

Most stores today are near several others in one of five settings: the central business district,the community shopping center,the regional shopping center,the power center,or the __________.

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A)  suburban downtown
B)  strip mall
C)  exurb value center
D)  rural micromall
E)  urban megacenterF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 9

A drugstore that sells pharmaceuticals,beauty aids,camera equipment,nonperishable grocery items,and automobile motor oil is an example of a retailer using

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A)  multiple distribution channels.
B)  full-service.
C)  scrambled merchandising.
D)  intertype competition.
E)  dual channel marketing.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

At which level of service would the customer perform the least number of functions?

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A)  automated-service
B)  minimal-service
C)  self-service
D)  limited-service
E)  full-serviceF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The variety of different items a store carries is referred to as the

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A)  retailing mix.
B)  depth of product line.
C)  breadth of product line.
D)  width of product line.
E)  length of product line.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which quadrant shown in Figure 16-8 above MOST LIKELY are retailers that typically trade a lower price for increased volume in sales,focus on price with low service levels,and possess an image of being a place for good buys?

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A)  "A"
B)  "B"
C)  "C"
D)  "D"
E)  Can't be determined based on the information provided.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Most specialty stores and department stores,which provide many services to their customers,are considered to be __________.

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A)  exclusive-service retailers
B)  limited-service retailers
C)  full-service retailers
D)  full-domain retailers
E)  upscale-retailersF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

The Direct Marketing Association estimates that direct-mail and catalog retailing creates __________ in sales.

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A)  $100,000
B)  $14,000,000
C)  $190,000,000
D)  $22,000,000,000
E)  $642,000,000,000F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

A limited-service wholesaler that furnishes shelves that display merchandise in stores,performs all channel functions,and sells on consignment to retailers is referred to as a __________.

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A)  stack loader
B)  rack jobber
C)  drop shipper
D)  desk jobber
E)  truck jobberF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

All of the following are examples of marketers developing products and services that use augmented reality EXCEPT:

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A)  clothing retailers allow consumers to take pictures of themselves and then superimpose images of clothing on them.
B)  IBM created an app that enables smartphone users to take a picture of a product they are interested in,then displaying information about that item on the screen based on their preferences (price,nutritional value,etc. ) .
C)  Kellogg's used augmented reality to display information on 80 million of its cereal boxes.
D)  Aurasma has developed pattern recognition software that can identify real-world objects,which then activates animations for consumers to view.
E)  Apple's iTV allows viewers to take a picture or video of themselves and then places it in an online,holographic reality TV programs,such as Survivor.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following stores are most likely to be an anchor store at a regional shopping center?

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A)  Old Navy,Abercrombie & Fitch,and Kay-Bee toy store
B)  Hickory Farms,a locally-owned jewelry store,and Radio Shack
C)  an antique store,Dollar General,and a bakery
D)  Sears,Macy's,and JCPenney
E)  Hallmark shop,a sporting goods consignment store,and a Barnes & Noble bookstoreF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Often new models or styles force the price of existing models to be __________.

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A)  marked up
B)  off-priced
C)  value-subtracted
D)  maintained
E)  marked downF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Enterprise car rental agency differentiates itself from other similar agencies by providing a delivery service.This delivery service is particularly valuable to someone who has been left stranded without transportation.By making it easy to rent temporary transportation,Enterprise is emphasizing which utility?

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A)  form
B)  product
C)  service
D)  possession
E)  convenienceF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

New Balance offers shoes for men,women,and children in many sizes and foot widths.It offers running,cross training,walking,golf,and other types of shoes.This an example of the __________ that New Balance offers to its customers through its own stores or other retailers such as Foot Locker or Sports Authority.

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A)  product items
B)  depth of product line
C)  breadth of product line
D)  versatility of product family
E)  variety of product mixF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 16: Retailing and Wholesaling

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At which level of service would the customer perform the least number of functions?

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All of the following are characteristics of warehouse clubs EXCEPT:

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Most stores today are near several others in one of five settings: the central business district,the community shopping center,the regional shopping center,the power center,or the __________.

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Which of the following retailers would best fit in "A" shown in Figure 16-8 above?

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Often new models or styles force the price of existing models to be __________.

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Which type of wholesaler traditionally sells hosiery,toys,and health and beauty items?

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A group of 50 to 150 stores that typically attract customers who live or work within a 5- to 10-mile range,often containing two or three anchor stores is referred to as a(n) __________.

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A limited-service wholesaler that furnishes shelves that display merchandise in stores,performs all channel functions,and sells on consignment to retailers is referred to as a __________.

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