Question 1

Variable costs are costs that change with the level of production.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A firm's product line refers to all of the different geographic markets in which it sells the same good or service.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Dewy,Cheatem,and Howe's promotional efforts are intended to increase the public's awareness of its new product's benefits and uses.This effort is consistent with the ________ stage of the product life cycle model.

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A)  introduction
B)  growth
C)  maturity
D)  declineE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

One function of effective packaging is to provide information regarding warranties,benefits,and uses of the good inside the package.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pricing is:

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A)  one of the 4 Ps of the marketing mix.
B)  considered to be a part of promotion.
C)  normally a government regulated variable.
D)  totally based on the cost of products.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Suits for Success is a men's clothing store in a large suburban shopping mall.The managers of the store know that their customers usually comparison shop,looking carefully at quality and price before deciding to buy.Armed with this information,Suits for Success carries quality clothing,offers competitive pricing,and friendly,helpful service.The target customers apparently view men's suits as a:

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A)  specialty good.
B)  convenience good.
C)  shopping good.
D)  unsought gooD.Shopping goods and services are those products that the consumer buys only after comparing value,quality,and price from a variety of sellers.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

When reviewing the product life cycle model,it is important to remember that:

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A)  although all products go through each stage of the life cycle,the time frame can vary considerably from one product to another.
B)  it is a theoretical model that may not be followed by all products.
C)  the maturity stage accounts for the fastest growth in sales.
D)  companies earn their largest profits in the introduction stage.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Jian has entered into a contract with the federal government to design a computer simulation model for training helicopter pilots.The contract calls for the final price to be set at a fixed percentage profit over and above her cost of production.This seems to represent a:

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A)  cost-based pricing strategy.
B)  supply and demand formula.
C)  demand-based pricing strategy.
D)  price leadership pricing strategy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

June lives in the southern part of Alabama where winters are normally fairly mild.Last January,during an unusually cold spell,the water pipes in her house froze and burst.She had to look in the Yellow Pages to find a plumber who was able to come out and repair the pipes the same day.Prior to the frozen pipes,the plumber's services represented a(n) :

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A)  unsought service.
B)  industrial service.
C)  specialty service.
D)  convenience service.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Whole grain breads,bagels,bread sticks,sandwiches,soup,and pastries are products that would be included in the product mix of El Trovodor's Bread Company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Anheuser-Busch/In Bev Company,Inc.has been given the exclusive right to the name Budweiser and is legally protected from others using this name by the __________ they hold.

Accepted Answer

A)  licensing agreement
B)  brand name
C)  copyright
D)  trademarkE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

While the time in each stage may vary,all products progress through each stage of the product life cycle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Product screening is designed to:

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A)  shorten the product life cycle.
B)  reduce the number of new-product ideas being worked on at any one time.
C)  reduce the time involved in new-product development.
D)  move production to low wage countries.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A street vendor selling Rolex watches at ridiculously low prices approached Ted.Ted,however,was suspicious that the watches were illegal ________ brands.

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A)  knockoff
B)  private
C)  generic
D)  look alikeE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Federal government legislation identifies the type of information that packaging must offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Regardless of changes in packaging,the total product offer remains unchanged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Since Kazam Cleaners offers home and office cleaning services no different from competitors,the company can not utilize a product differentiation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about non-price competition is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  While still important,non-price competition is becoming less critical as a result of the Internet.
B)  Marketers often rely on non-price differences in their competitive strategy to enhance a relatively homogeneous product.
C)  Non-price competition is much more important to large firms than it is to small firms.
D)  As microeconomic theory suggests,firms have found that non-price competition plays a secondary role that supplements the more important competition based on price.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following refers to a group of products offered by a firm that are physically similar or are intended for a similar market?

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A)  product matrix
B)  product line
C)  product mix
D)  total product offerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Product development is a key activity in any modern business,anywhere in the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Regardless of changes in packaging,the total product offer remains unchanged.

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Anheuser-Busch/In Bev Company,Inc.has been given the exclusive right to the name Budweiser and is legally protected from others using this name by the __________ they hold.

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Since Kazam Cleaners offers home and office cleaning services no different from competitors,the company can not utilize a product differentiation strategy.

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Jian has entered into a contract with the federal government to design a computer simulation model for training helicopter pilots.The contract calls for the final price to be set at a fixed percentage profit over and above her cost of production.This seems to represent a:

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Which of the following statements about non-price competition is most accurate?

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A street vendor selling Rolex watches at ridiculously low prices approached Ted.Ted,however,was suspicious that the watches were illegal ________ brands.

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Product screening is designed to:

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Variable costs are costs that change with the level of production.

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Federal government legislation identifies the type of information that packaging must offer.

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Dewy,Cheatem,and Howe's promotional efforts are intended to increase the public's awareness of its new product's benefits and uses.This effort is consistent with the ________ stage of the product life cycle model.

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Whole grain breads,bagels,bread sticks,sandwiches,soup,and pastries are products that would be included in the product mix of El Trovodor's Bread Company.

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Pricing is:

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One function of effective packaging is to provide information regarding warranties,benefits,and uses of the good inside the package.

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Product development is a key activity in any modern business,anywhere in the world.

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While the time in each stage may vary,all products progress through each stage of the product life cycle.

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A firm's product line refers to all of the different geographic markets in which it sells the same good or service.

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Which of the following refers to a group of products offered by a firm that are physically similar or are intended for a similar market?

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When reviewing the product life cycle model,it is important to remember that:

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Regardless of changes in packaging,the total product offer remains unchanged.

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Anheuser-Busch/In Bev Company,Inc.has been given the exclusive right to the name Budweiser and is legally protected from others using this name by the __________ they hold.

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Since Kazam Cleaners offers home and office cleaning services no different from competitors,the company can not utilize a product differentiation strategy.

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Jian has entered into a contract with the federal government to design a computer simulation model for training helicopter pilots.The contract calls for the final price to be set at a fixed percentage profit over and above her cost of production.This seems to represent a:

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Which of the following statements about non-price competition is most accurate?

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A street vendor selling Rolex watches at ridiculously low prices approached Ted.Ted,however,was suspicious that the watches were illegal ________ brands.

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Product screening is designed to:

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Variable costs are costs that change with the level of production.

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Federal government legislation identifies the type of information that packaging must offer.

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Dewy,Cheatem,and Howe's promotional efforts are intended to increase the public's awareness of its new product's benefits and uses.This effort is consistent with the ________ stage of the product life cycle model.

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Whole grain breads,bagels,bread sticks,sandwiches,soup,and pastries are products that would be included in the product mix of El Trovodor's Bread Company.

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Pricing is:

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One function of effective packaging is to provide information regarding warranties,benefits,and uses of the good inside the package.

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Product development is a key activity in any modern business,anywhere in the world.

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While the time in each stage may vary,all products progress through each stage of the product life cycle.

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A firm's product line refers to all of the different geographic markets in which it sells the same good or service.

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Which of the following refers to a group of products offered by a firm that are physically similar or are intended for a similar market?

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When reviewing the product life cycle model,it is important to remember that:

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