Question 1

A trade name refers to

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A) any word, device (design, sound, shape or color), or combination of these used to distinguish a seller's products or services. 
B) the part of a brand name that can be spoken. 
C) the legally registered brand name of a firm's product or service that give it exclusive use, thereby preventing competitors from using it. 
D) the commercial, legal name under which a company does business. 
E) a logotype plus the brand name.

Question 2

Georgia-Pacific reduced the content of its Brawny paper towel six-roll pack by 20 percent without lowering the price. Georgia-Pacific used __________ strategy.

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A) an outsourcing 
B) a trading up 
C) a shrinkage 
D) a downsizing 
E) a product modification

Question 3

Compare the three ways to manage a product through its product life cycle.

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Question 4

Product life cycle refers to

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A) the average life span of a product. 
B) a concept that describes the stages a new product goes through from product concept to commercialization. 
C) a concept that describes the stages a product goes through in the marketplace-early growth, accelerated development, maturity, and decline. 
D) a concept that describes the stages a product goes through in the marketplace-introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. 
E) the amount of time it takes a product innovation to completely diffuse in the marketplace.

Question 5

In terms of its effect on faxing, e-mail has

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A) led to a significant number of improvements in fax machine technology to keep the product class competitive. 
B) led to a significant decrease in fax machine sales because e-mail better suits the needs of the business community. 
C) led to a significant increase in fax machine purchases due to distrust of e-mail spam. 
D) a minimal impact since the two technologies do not directly compete with each other. 
E) caused most fax machine manufacturers to incorporate new Internet technology to send, receive, and print e-mails through a wireless connection to a personal computer.

Question 6

Free samples are one of the most popular means to gain consumer trial. In fact, most consumers consider a sample to

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A) simulate laggard usage of the product. 
B) be the best way to evaluate a new product. 
C) be faster than purchasing a product. 
D) be safer than purchasing a product. 
E) circumvent the typical adoption cycle.

Question 7

In terms of new product purchases, early adopters

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A) have a fear of debt and use neighbors and friends as information sources. 
B) are skeptical and have below average social status. 
C) are deliberate and use many informal social contacts. 
D) are leaders in social settings and have a slightly above average education. 
E) are venturesome, highly educated, and use multiple information sources.

Question 8

Mattel has a contractual agreement to let Colgate use the Barbie name and image on kids' toothpaste and toothbrushes. Colgate pays Mattel a fee for the use of the Barbie name and image. This is an example of

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A) brand licensing. 
B) co-branding. 
C) generic branding. 
D) reseller licensing. 
E) mixed branding.

Question 9

The challenges of packaging and labeling are often global. One particular challenge facing global manufacturers involves

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A) creating larger size packages to be sold at warehouse stores. 
B) creating packaging sensitive to educational diversity. 
C) addressing ongoing environmental concerns. 
D) ensuring ISO 19000 total quality management within national boundaries. 
E) making packaging an irrelevant part of a firm's marketing strategy.

Question 10

Johnson & Johnson effectively repositioned St. Joseph Aspirin as a product for infants to an adult low-strength aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes. This is an example of a product repositioning by

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A) reacting to a competitor's position. 
B) reaching a new market. 
C) catching a rising trend. 
D) changing the value offered. 
E) product modification.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

A branding strategy in which a company uses one name for all its products in a product class is referred to as

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A) global branding. 
B) public branding. 
C) multibranding. 
D) brand licensing. 
E) multiproduct branding.

Question 13

Any word, device (design, sound, shape, or color), or combination of these used to distinguish a seller's products or services is referred to as a

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

Question 14

Explain the following statement: "Packaging provides communication, functional, and perceptual benefits for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers."

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Question 15

The strategy of trading down involves

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A) adding product features but using lower quality product materials. 
B) reducing product features but using higher quality product materials or ingredients. 
C) reducing the number of features, quality, or price of a product. 
D) seeking a less price-sensitive target market. 
E) changing to a mass merchandiser retailer such as Walmart or Target.

Question 16

Brand equity refers to

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A) the resources invested to create a name, phrase, design, symbol, or combination of these to identify a firm's products and distinguish them from those of its competitors. 
B) the difference between the revenues generated and the costs incurred to sell a product. 
C) increasing the content contained within the brand's package without changing its size or increasing its price. 
D) the net present value of the royalties the firm receives as a result of licensing its brand to other firms to manufacture and/or market. 
E) the added value a brand name gives to a product beyond the functional benefits provided.

Question 17

When 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.

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

Question 18

Industry analysts estimate that the number of e-mail mailboxes worldwide will grow to __________ by 2018.

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A) 2.1 billion 
B) 2.5 billion 
C) 3.1 billion 
D) 3.5 billion 
E) 5.2 billion

Question 19

Private branding refers to a branding strategy in which a firm

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A) gives each product a distinct name when each brand is intended for a different market segment. 
B) uses different brand names for the same product across multiple countries. 
C) uses one name for all its products in a product class. 
D) produces products but sells them under the brand name of a wholesaler or retailer. 
E) contractually, and for a fee, allows other firms to use its brand name, requiring that the product be made to its specifications.

Question 20

Subbranding involves

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A) having one firm manufacture a product and a second firm distribute it all under the same name. 
B) changing a brand name of a product line extension product by making it "New and Improved!" 
C) combining a corporate brand with a new brand to distinguish a part of its product line from others. 
D) creating a knockoff version of a product and changing the spelling of the name (chicken to "chikin" as is the case with Chick-Fil-
A) . 
E) using the same name for the original product and all subsequent product line and brand extensions.

Exam 11: Managing Successful Products Services and Brands