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Unsought goods and services are products consumers do not actively seek out for purchase on a regular basis.

A) True
B) False

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The combination of all the factors that consumers evaluate when deciding whether or not to buy a good or service is called a


A) total product offer.
B) product mix.
C) product differentiation.
D) product package.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Employees, not the firm's research and development department, are the number one source of ideas for new industrial products.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following products would normally be classified as a shopping good or service?


A) a tablet
B) newspapers
C) fur coats
D) chewing gum

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Paper clips, stationery, and other office supplies used by businesses are types of industrial support goods.

A) True
B) False

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Unsought goods and services fail to provide the benefits consumers expect.

A) True
B) False

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Chevrolet is an example of a generic name in the automobile market.

A) True
B) False

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Rosalita's and Antonio's are Mexican restaurant chains. Each restaurant offers similar items on their menus. However, Antonio's restaurants are positioned in the market as elegant establishments with high prices. Rosalita's, on the other hand, are located in middle-class neighborhoods, with a casual atmosphere that welcomes families with young children. The prices at Rosalita's are in the moderate range. When evaluating the marketing strategies used by these restaurants, we can conclude that


A) both practice product mix effectiveness.
B) they utilize product differentiation.
C) Fernando's has chosen a shopping good strategy.
D) their target markets differ, with one intended to appeal to the industrial market, and the other designed to attract the consumer market.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following products would be considered an unsought good or service by a typical college student?


A) college textbook
B) pizza
C) car towing
D) cable television

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Federal legislation requires that the brand name of a product clearly identify the manufacturer of that product.

A) True
B) False

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Which stage of the product life cycle does rapidly rising sales, very high profit levels, and a growing number of competitors characterize?


A) growth
B) maturity
C) saturation
D) decline

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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The cost of raw materials used to produce a good or service represent the firm's ________ costs.


A) fixed
B) variable
C) mixed
D) uncontrollable

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Fashion experts readily understand the power of ________. Shortly after Kate Middleton married Prince William, throngs of soon-to-be-brides scrambled to find copies of her bridal gown, and also that of her sister Pippa's bridesmaid gown.


A) brand equity
B) brand association
C) brand awareness
D) marketing parity

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Many products are promoted by emphasizing their key benefits, rather than setting the price lower than that of competitive goods. This emphasis on the product's benefits illustrates a(n) ________ strategy.


A) penetration
B) nonprice competition
C) industry leader
D) bundled package

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Brand association is the linking of a brand to other favorable images such as a celebrity or geographic location.

A) True
B) False

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Sears sells batteries under its own Diehard brand name even though another company actually produces these batteries. This is an example of a


A) knockoff brand.
B) generic brand.
C) dealer (private) brand.
D) brand association.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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The most common classification of consumer goods and services is based on producer or manufacturer behavior in the market.

A) True
B) False

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The exclusive goal companies expect of packaging is to protect the product from damage in transit.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements about packaging is the most accurate?


A) Changes in packaging can improve the product itself and open up large new markets.
B) Packaging is the least critical element of a firm's promotional strategy.
C) Technology has had a very limited role in improving packaging.
D) Packaging has avoided federal regulations.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is consistent with the introduction stage of the product life cycle?


A) decreasing sales volume
B) large number of competitors
C) low profit levels or a potential loss
D) minimum use of advertising

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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