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long is a product life cycle? What determines its length?

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There is no set time that a product take...

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organization's use of a name,phrase,design,symbol,or combination of these to identify its products and distinguish them from those of competitors is referred to as __________.


A) a label
B) branding
C) a trademark
D) a brand name
E) a trade name

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements about the decline stage of the product life cycle is MOST accurate?


A) Ironically, in the decline stage, sales decline even though profits increase.
B) A product always enters the decline stage as the result a major product flaw or marketing misstep.
C) A major reason that a firm's product enters the decline stage is as a result of a change in the marketing environment.
D) The only real step that can be taken to avoid the decline stage and ultimately extinction is to increase marketing expenditures as soon as the product enters its maturity stage.
E) Service industries are exempt from the decline stage because of their intangible nature.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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__________ is a brand strategy designed to counteract or confront competitors' brands.


A) co-brand
B) private brand
C) fighting brand
D) brand extension
E) subbrand

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Rose went shopping for a new purse,she thought she had found a real value-a Gucci purse for about 50% of what she was planning to pay.When she looked more closely,she noticed that the purse was identical to a Gucci but was not manufactured by Gucci.This was most likely an example of __________.


A) product counterfeiting
B) brand licensing
C) co-branding
D) brand imitation
E) re-manufacturing

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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During the introduction stage of the product life cycle,promotional expenditures are made to stimulate consumer desire for an entire product class rather than for a specific brand.The consumer demand that is stimulated is referred to as __________ demand.


A) selective
B) primary
C) derived
D) generic
E) secondary

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

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Warranties that have no limits of noncoverage are called __________ warranties.


A) guaranteed
B) full
C) implied
D) coverage
E) express

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Kellogg's changed the name of its Heartwise cereal to Fiberwise MOST likely to __________.


A) respond to a changing public interest from heart to intestinal health issues
B) convey a stronger product image, since "heart" implied sentimentality and "fiber" implied strength
C) comply with Food and Drug Administration guidelines on the use of the word "heart" in food brand names
D) avoid a lawsuit by the makers of Heartwise Organic Cereal because they claimed the names and benefits were too similar
E) complement its new line of breakfast fiber bars

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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  Figure 11-6 -Figure 11-6 above shows the sequential process of building brand equity.The third step is to elicit the proper consumer responses to a brand's identity and meaning.This step consists of two dimensions, B  and  C,  which stand for __________ and __________. A)  brand identity; brand emotion B)  brand performance; brand imagery C)  consumer judgments; consumer feelings D)  brand awareness; consumer-brand connection E)  consumer feelings; brand imagery Figure 11-6 -Figure 11-6 above shows the sequential process of building brand equity.The third step is to elicit the proper consumer responses to a brand's identity and meaning.This step consists of two dimensions,"B" and "C," which stand for __________ and __________.


A) brand identity; brand emotion
B) brand performance; brand imagery
C) consumer judgments; consumer feelings
D) brand awareness; consumer-brand connection
E) consumer feelings; brand imagery

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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identification that a firm has legally registered its brand name or trade name so the firm has its exclusive use,thereby preventing others from using it,is referred to as a __________.


A) brand name
B) copyright
C) trademark
D) label
E) trade name

F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

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  Figure 11-6 -Figure 11-6 above shows the sequential process of building brand equity. A  represents the fourth and last step,which is to __________. A)  elicit the proper consumer responses to a brand's identity and meaning B)  develop positive brand awareness C)  reward loyal customer behavior D)  establish a brand's meaning in the minds of consumers E)  create a consumer-brand connection Figure 11-6 -Figure 11-6 above shows the sequential process of building brand equity."A" represents the fourth and last step,which is to __________.


A) elicit the proper consumer responses to a brand's identity and meaning
B) develop positive brand awareness
C) reward loyal customer behavior
D) establish a brand's meaning in the minds of consumers
E) create a consumer-brand connection

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

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  Huggies Photo -Consider the Huggies photo above.Equity in the Huggies family brand name has allowed Kimberley-Clark to successfully use __________ to leverage the strong Huggies brand equity among mothers when it introduced a full line of baby and toddler toiletries. A)  product line branding B)  subbranding C)  multiproduct branding D)  mixed branding E)  brand extensions Huggies Photo -Consider the Huggies photo above.Equity in the Huggies family brand name has allowed Kimberley-Clark to successfully use __________ to leverage the strong Huggies brand equity among mothers when it introduced a full line of baby and toddler toiletries.


A) product line branding
B) subbranding
C) multiproduct branding
D) mixed branding
E) brand extensions

F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

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Among teenagers Pez has a __________ percent awareness level.


A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 75%
D) 89%
E) 98%

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

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  Figure 11-7 -Companies can employ several different branding strategies.In Figure 11-7 above, A  represents a __________ strategy. A)  retailer branding B)  multiproduct branding C)  multibranding D)  private branding E)  mixed branding Figure 11-7 -Companies can employ several different branding strategies.In Figure 11-7 above,"A" represents a __________ strategy.


A) retailer branding
B) multiproduct branding
C) multibranding
D) private branding
E) mixed branding

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

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selecting a brand name,it should (1) suggest product benefits; (2) be memorable,distinctive and positive; (3) fit the company or product image; (4) __________; and (5) be simple and emotional.


A) never have a humorous connotation
B) be easy to spell and pronounce
C) be patented
D) not be easily imitated
E) have no legal or regulatory restrictions

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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the Floral Council,a trade association of flower shop retailers,advertises that giving flowers is a thoughtful and appreciated gift for any occasion,it is trying to stimulate __________ demand.


A) selective
B) primary
C) derived
D) generic
E) secondary

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following products would have a fashion product life cycle curve?


A) parabolic skis
B) personal flotation devices
C) razor blades
D) high-top sneakers
E) hockey helmets

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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belief that products originating from one country would be of better or worse quality than the products from another country illustrates the _____ benefits that packaging information can provide.


A) functional be
B) financial
C) physical
D) perceptual
E) communication

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

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Which of the following occurs during the decline stage of the product life cycle?


A) Sales decrease substantially.
B) Flanking product lines are added.
C) The product becomes less vulnerable to changes in the marketing environment.
D) Promotional support is increased.
E) Competition becomes intense as more competitors enter the market.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Which stage in the product life cycle is characterized by a rapid increase in sales and the appearance of competitors?


A) introduction
B) growth
C) maturity
D) decline
E) accelerated development

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

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