Question 1

One disadvantage of using magazines as an advertising medium is

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A)  their ability to target specific audiences.
B)  the short lead-time needed to place an ad.
C)  their relatively high cost.
D)  the lack of noise associated with the use of magazines in the communication channel.
E)  they cause antagonism with environmentalists.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

FIGURE 16-5 
-With respect to Figure 16-5 above, the pie shape labeled "C" garners the third largest amount of advertising expenditures.Which of the following identifies that segment?

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A)  newspapers
B)  radio
C)  television
D)  direct mail
E)  magazineF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Full-service advertising agency refers to

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A)  an advertising agency that not only provides a complete range of services, including market research, media selection, copy development, artwork, and production, it has input into actual product design.
B)  an advertising agency that specializes in one aspect of the advertising process such as providing creative services to develop advertising copy, buying previously unpurchased media space, or providing Internet services.
C)  an advertising agency that provides the most complete range of services, including market research, media selection, copy development, artwork, and production.
D)  firms that are large enough to carry their own in-house advertising staff to provide all advertising services needed by the company.
E)  consulting agencies that set the advertising objectives, provides market research, media selection, copy development, and artwork, then allows the firm to put the plans into action.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Limited-service agencies refer to

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A)  advertising agencies that specialize in multiple aspects of the advertising process such as providing creative services to develop advertising copy, buying previously unpurchased media space, or providing Internet services.
B)  advertising agencies that specialize in one aspect of the advertising process such as providing creative services to develop advertising copy, buying previously unpurchased media space, or providing Internet services.
C)  the company's own advertising staff, which may provide full services or a limited range of services.
D)  advertising agencies that specialize in one aspect of the advertising process such as providing creative services to develop advertising copy, or buying previously un-purchased media space, with the exception of providing Internet services
E)  advertising agencies that specialize in one aspect of the advertising process such as providing creative services to develop advertising copy, or buying previously un-purchased media space, with the exception of providing Internet services,F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

One of the most common measures in advertising is

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A)  Cost per thousand impressions.
B)  Cost per thousand occurrences.
C)  Cost per thousand incidences.
D)  Cost per thousand recurrences
E)  Cost per thousand frequencies.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Sales promotions that usually offer a discounted price to the consumer, which encourages trial of the product are commonly referred to as a _________.

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A)  deals
B)  tasters
C)  samples
D)  coupons
E)  premiumsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Tests conducted before an advertisement is placed in any medium to determine whether the advertisement communicates the intended message or to select between alternative versions of the advertisement are referred to as _________.

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A)  pretests
B)  posttests
C)  preliminary screenings
D)  experience testing
E)  exposure testingF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Because advertising is expensive, marketers want to be certain the advertisements they run communicate the intended message to the target audience.In order to accomplish this communication goal, marketers conduct __________ before advertisements are placed in a medium.

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A)  pretests
B)  blind ads
C)  efficacy trials
D)  matrix evaluations
E)  alternative media searchesF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

One disadvantage of using magazines as an advertising medium is

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A)  their ability to target specific audiences.
B)  the long lead-time needed to place an ad.
C)  their extremely low cost.
D)  they cause antagonism with environmentalists.
E)  the lack of noise associated with the use of magazines in the communication channel.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

The key objective of a pioneering ad is to

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A)  promotes a specific brand's features and benefits.
B)  tells people what a product is, what it can do, and where it can be found.
C)  shows one brand's strengths relative to those of competitors.
D)  reinforces previous knowledge of a product.
E)  promotes the advantages of one product class over another.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Sales promotions that require participants to submit some kind of entry form but are purely games of chance requiring no analytical or creative effort by the consumer are referred to as

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A)  deals.
B)  rebates.
C)  contests.
D)  premiums.
E)  sweepstakes.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Buyer turnover refers to

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A)  the amount of time between repeat purchases of a given product.
B)  the amount of time it takes each generation to enter the product life cycle.
C)  how often a consumer will try a competitive brand before returning to the original choice.
D)  how often new buyers enter the market to buy the product.
E)  the ratio of repeat purchases to advertising required.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Trice Jewelers is a high-end independent jeweler located in Milwaukee.It specializes in custom jewelry and has been in business for decades.Which medium would be the best for Trice to use to reach its loyal customers and remind them that Trice is the source for all their gift-giving needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  prime time national television
B)  magazines targeted toward wealthy residents of Milwaukee
C)  radio stations targeted to the millennials
D)  flyers sent to all the Milwaukee zip codes
E)  Milwaukee regional newspapersF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A Nabisco display in the grocery store is designed to maximize the consumer's attention to lunch box and after-school snacks and to provide storage for the products.It is usually placed in a high-traffic area of the store.This type of sales promotion is referred to as _________.

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A)  a deal
B)  a sample
C)  a premium
D)  a point-of-purchase display
E)  a free standing insertF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Taco Bell introduced its new low-fat Border Lights fare by giving away 8 million free tacos and burritos in one day.In this example Taco Bell used a sales promotion technique called

Accepted Answer

A)  a self-liquidating premium.
B)  a special deal.
C)  a rebate.
D)  sampling.
E)  continuity.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

There are four commonly used forms of institutional advertising: advocacy, pioneering, _________, and reminder.

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A)  differentiation
B)  philanthropic
C)  persuasive
D)  competitive
E)  informationalF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

FIGURE 16-5 
-With respect to Figure 16-5 above, the pie shape labeled "A" garners the largest amount of advertising expenditures.Which of the following identifies that segment?

Accepted Answer

A)  newspapers
B)  radio
C)  television
D)  direct mail
E)  magazineF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Method of obtaining nonpersonal presentation of an organization, product, or service without direct cost, such as news releases, news conferences, and public service announcements, are referred to as

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A)  market-oriented promotions.
B)  promotional tools.
C)  public promotions.
D)  free advertising.
E)  publicity tools.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

One of the advantages associated with television as an advertising medium is that it

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A)  has a short exposure time.
B)  can use picture, print, sound, sight, and motion.
C)  is a low-cost medium.
D)  has an unlimited amount of advertising time available.
E)  can be used to convey complex messages.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

FIGURE 16-5 
-With respect to Figure 16-5 above, the pie shape labeled "D" garners 6% of the total advertising expenditures.Which of the following identifies that segment?

Accepted Answer

A)  newspapers
B)  radio
C)  television
D)  direct mail
E)  magazineF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 16: Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations

Tests conducted before an advertisement is placed in any medium to determine whether the advertisement communicates the intended message or to select between alternative versions of the advertisement are referred to as _________.

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Limited-service agencies refer to

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Taco Bell introduced its new low-fat Border Lights fare by giving away 8 million free tacos and burritos in one day.In this example Taco Bell used a sales promotion technique called

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FIGURE 16-5 -With respect to Figure 16-5 above, the pie shape labeled "A" garners the largest amount of advertising expenditures.Which of the following identifies that segment?

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Buyer turnover refers to

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A Nabisco display in the grocery store is designed to maximize the consumer's attention to lunch box and after-school snacks and to provide storage for the products.It is usually placed in a high-traffic area of the store.This type of sales promotion is referred to as _________.

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One disadvantage of using magazines as an advertising medium is

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There are four commonly used forms of institutional advertising: advocacy, pioneering, _________, and reminder.

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FIGURE 16-5 -With respect to Figure 16-5 above, the pie shape labeled "C" garners the third largest amount of advertising expenditures.Which of the following identifies that segment?

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One disadvantage of using magazines as an advertising medium is

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Sales promotions that require participants to submit some kind of entry form but are purely games of chance requiring no analytical or creative effort by the consumer are referred to as

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FIGURE 16-5 -With respect to Figure 16-5 above, the pie shape labeled "D" garners 6% of the total advertising expenditures.Which of the following identifies that segment?

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One of the advantages associated with television as an advertising medium is that it

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Trice Jewelers is a high-end independent jeweler located in Milwaukee.It specializes in custom jewelry and has been in business for decades.Which medium would be the best for Trice to use to reach its loyal customers and remind them that Trice is the source for all their gift-giving needs?

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Sales promotions that usually offer a discounted price to the consumer, which encourages trial of the product are commonly referred to as a _________.

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Because advertising is expensive, marketers want to be certain the advertisements they run communicate the intended message to the target audience.In order to accomplish this communication goal, marketers conduct __________ before advertisements are placed in a medium.

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One of the most common measures in advertising is

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Full-service advertising agency refers to

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Method of obtaining nonpersonal presentation of an organization, product, or service without direct cost, such as news releases, news conferences, and public service announcements, are referred to as

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The key objective of a pioneering ad is to

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