Explore topic-wise MCQs in Marketing Aptitude.

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351.

The primary purpose of a pioneering advertisement is to

A. promote a specific brand\s features and benefits
B. inform the target market
C. show one brand\s strengths relative to those of competitors
D. reinforce previous knowledge of a product
Answer» C. show one brand\s strengths relative to those of competitors
352.

Most advertising messages are made up of two types of elements. They are

A. functional and persuasive
B. expository and persuasive
C. informational and persuasive
D. informational and creative
Answer» D. informational and creative
353.

An advertising message usually focuses on

A. the models in the ad.
B. advantages of the product over competing ones
C. availability of the product
D. key benefits of the product that are important to the buyer
Answer» E.
354.

Three common advertising appeals include

A. objectivity, timeliness and frequency
B. fear and humour
C. guilt, ego and enrichment
D. possessiveness, pride and social status
Answer» C. guilt, ego and enrichment
355.

Gross rating points (GRPs) are

A. reach multiplied by frequency
B. reach multiplied by rating
C. rating multiplied by frequency
D. cost divided by reach
Answer» B. reach multiplied by rating
356.

__________ suggest to the consumer that he or she can avoid some negativeexperience through the purchase and use of a product or through a change in behavior.

A. responsibility appeal
B. fear appeals
C. sex appeals
D. family appeals
Answer» C. sex appeals
357.

‘Art’ in advertisement implies,

A. the whole visual presentation
B. the traditional or modern art forms used in an advertisement
C. graphics and animations used in an advertisement
D. the ambience created to present an idea through an advertisement
Answer» B. the traditional or modern art forms used in an advertisement
358.

AdSense is,

A. an advertising agency
B. set of regulations and standards in advertising
C. google’s advertising programme to display ads in web pages
D. awareness programme introduced to give advices about the advertising tendencies to the consumers
Answer» D. awareness programme introduced to give advices about the advertising tendencies to the consumers
359.

The possible exposure of the advertising message to one audience member,

A. impression
B. hit
C. grp
D. exposure rate
Answer» B. hit
360.

Three commonly used trade promotions are

A. coupons, rebates, and discounts
B. allowances and discounts, cooperative advertising, and training of distributor\s sales forces
C. cooperative advertising, merchandise allowances, and points-of-purchase displays
D. allowances and discounts, consumer promotions, and merchandise allowances
Answer» C. cooperative advertising, merchandise allowances, and points-of-purchase displays
361.

AAAI represents;

A. american agency for advertisers information
B. advertising agencies association of india
C. association of advertising agencies in india
D. indian association of advertising agencies
Answer» C. association of advertising agencies in india
362.

One reason for using magazines as an advertising medium is

A. their ability to target specific audiences
B. the short lead time needed to place an ad
C. their low cost
D. the lack of noise associated with the use of magazines in the communication
Answer» B. the short lead time needed to place an ad
363.

Billboard advertising is most effective for __________ advertising.

A. pioneering
B. advocacy
C. reminder
D. comparative
Answer» D. comparative
364.

The most common form of outdoor advertising is

A. stadium advertising
B. advertising on taxis
C. advertising on bus backs
D. billboard advertising
Answer» E.
365.

Expand ISA :

A. international society of advertisers
B. indian society of advertisers
C. international sort of advertisers
D. informative and service advertisements
Answer» C. international sort of advertisers
366.

A/An __________ made up of the company’s own advertising staff may providefull services or a limited range of services.

A. intrafirm agency
B. in-house agency
C. promotional department
D. full-service agency
Answer» C. promotional department
367.

The ad advised readers to "try your skill at using our cream cheese to create anexciting new recipe and you may be the winner of a trip for two to Hawaii." This ad was promoting a,

A. premium
B. sweepstakes
C. deal
D. contest
Answer» E.
368.

In planning and obtaining publicity, a frequently used tool is the __________,which is an announcement regarding changes in the company or the product line.

A. trade show
B. news release
C. infomercial
D. double-page spread
Answer» C. infomercial
369.

Sales tools used to support a company's advertising and personal selling directed towholesalers, retailers, or distributors are called

A. trade-oriented sales promotions
B. consumer promotions
C. manufacturers promotions
D. sales promotions
Answer» B. consumer promotions
370.

A /an __________ reimburses a retailer for extra in-store support or specialfeaturing of a brand.

A. organizational allowance
B. merchandise allowance
C. case allowance
D. finance allowance
Answer» C. case allowance
371.

Advertising that is under complete control of the advertiser, established medium

A. direct advertising
B. brand advertising
C. display ad
D. classified ad
Answer» B. brand advertising
372.

The highest possible rate for advertising time or space.

A. gross rate
B. consumer rate
C. ad rate
D. cost
Answer» B. consumer rate
373.

The process of reserving time or time periods with a station or network; checkingon available advertising time.

A. free time
B. cross time
C. clear time
D. reserved time
Answer» D. reserved time
374.

Advertising that is set in small type and arranged according to categories orinterests

A. display ads
B. classified ads
C. testimonial ads
D. banner ads
Answer» C. testimonial ads
375.

Which of the following is true about advertising?

A. It is a paid basis
B. It may be non-personal
C. It is not a critical presentation
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
376.

The number of repetitions needed to put the brand's message across to consumers is known as

A. advertising frequency
B. Product substitutability
C. Competition and clutter
D. Both (a) and (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Product substitutability
377.

You watch a movie and fine out that a particular brand crops up in it very often. It is an example of

A. Surrogate advertisement
B. broadcast advertisement
C. convert advertising
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
378.

The client of an advertising agency is called

A. customer
B. major
C. Corporate
D. account
E. All of these
Answer» B. major
379.

The major stages of advertising development include

A. domestic
B. Export
C. international
D. multinational and global
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above