Question 1

Another name for multiproduct branding is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mixed branding
B)   uniform branding
C)   corporate branding
D)   co-branding
E)   agent licensingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

consumers consider all types of household cleaners,they are considering the __________ of household cleaners.When consumers limit their choice of household cleaners to only those that come in spray bottles,they are considering a __________ of household cleaners.

Accepted Answer

A)   product class; product brand
B)   product group; product brand
C)   product line; product mix
D)   product mix; product line
E)   product class; product formF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

manufacturer can successfully use mixed branding because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   it involves giving each product a distinct brand name
B)   the segment attracted to the reseller product is different from its own market
C)   the company uses one name for all of its products for the sake of simplicity
D)   it is easy to do
E)   it produces lower profits for the reseller and higher profits for the manufacturerF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

full warranty __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   provides a written statement of manufacturer liability
B)   states the bounds of coverage, and more importantly, areas of noncoverage
C)   has no limits of noncoverage
D)   assigns responsibility for product deficiencies to the manufacturer
E)   assigns responsibility for product deficiencies on misuse by the consumerF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the introduction stage of the product life cycle is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   If a firm's product is especially good, efforts should be made to create selective demand rather than primary demand in order to allow the firm to distinguish itself from competitors.
B)   During the introduction stage, it is best to avoid a skimming pricing strategy.
C)   During the introduction stage, it is best to avoid a penetration pricing strategy.
D)   A firm should introduce the identical product at several different price points in order to gauge customer price sensitivity.
E)   Because of large initial investment costs, industry profits often must go from negative to positive.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Changing the place a product occupies in a consumer's mind relative to competitive products is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   market modification
B)   product modification
C)   product repositioning
D)   product positioning
E)   perceptual mappingF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Companies can employ four general branding strategies,which include: (1) __________; (2) multibranding; (3) private branding; or (4) and mixed branding.

Accepted Answer

A)   retailer branding
B)   intermediary branding
C)   brand licensing
D)   multiproduct branding
E)   co-brandingF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Directions on how and when to use a product and information about the source and composition of a product that appear on packaging labels provide what kind of benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)   communication benefits
B)   storage benefits
C)   perceptual benefits
D)   protection benefits
E)   self-realization benefitsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) A

Question 9

manufacturer's branding strategy in which a distinct brand name is given to each of its products is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   multiproduct branding
B)   generic branding
C)   product differentiation branding
D)   mixed branding
E)   multibrandingF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Warranties that specifically state the bounds of coverage,and more importantly,areas of noncoverage,are referred to as __________ warranties.

Accepted Answer

A)   express
B)   functional
C)   explicit
D)   limited-coverage
E)   impliedF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

statement indicating the liability of the manufacturer for product deficiencies is referred to as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   warranty
B)   consumer bill of rights
C)   product liability statement
D)   manufacturer's disclaimer
E)   guaranteeF) B) and C)
G) B) and E) A

Question 12

strategy of trading down involves __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   adding product features but using lower quality product materials
B)   reducing product features and 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 like Wal-Mart or TargetF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Companies can employ four general branding strategies,which include: (1) multiproduct branding; (2) multibranding; (3) private branding; and (4) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   retailer branding
B)   intermediary branding
C)   brand licensing
D)   mixed branding
E)   co-brandingF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Product form refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a distinctive shape of a product life cycle
B)   similarities within the product category
C)   variations within the product class
D)   variations from product lines in a product mix
E)   shared characteristics within the product classF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

of the following are multiproduct branding practices EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   co-branding
B)   product line extensions
C)   multibranding
D)   brand extensions
E)   subbrandingF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

__________ stage of the product life cycle occurs when a product is launched to its intended target market.

Accepted Answer

A)   concept
B)   introduction
C)   growth
D)   maturity
E)   declineF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

marketing of low-cost copies of popular brands not manufactured by the original producer is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   brand licensing
B)   co-branding
C)   brand imitation
D)   product counterfeiting
E)   re-manufacturingF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a product in the maturity stage of the product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)   pocket video cameras
B)   hybrid vehicles
C)   3D HDTVs
D)   soft drinks
E)   tablet devicesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

product life cycle that results from products that are easily imitated by competitors,whose benefits are readily understood by consumers,and for which the appropriate marketing strategy is to broaden distribution quickly is typical for __________ products.

Accepted Answer

A)   high-learning
B)   fashion
C)   fad
D)   low-learning
E)   generalizedF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding Gatorade's branding is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gatorade uses the same formula for all its products and simply changes the brand name when introducing new flavors.
B)   Gatorade's success can be attributed to management's decision to find and stick with one channel of distribution.
C)   Gatorade changed its color, packaging, and size of items in the product line for the domestic market so that they would not conflict with those marketed to foreign markets.
D)   Gatorade has used the same packaging since the product debuted in 1965.
E)   Gatorade has changed its product formulation, packaging, and advertising over the years in response to changes in the marketplace.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) E

Exam 11: Managing Successful Products,Services,and Brands

Another name for multiproduct branding is __________.

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consumers consider all types of household cleaners,they are considering the __________ of household cleaners.When consumers limit their choice of household cleaners to only those that come in spray bottles,they are considering a __________ of household cleaners.

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manufacturer can successfully use mixed branding because __________.

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full warranty __________.

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Which of the following statements about the introduction stage of the product life cycle is most accurate?

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Changing the place a product occupies in a consumer's mind relative to competitive products is referred to as __________.

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Companies can employ four general branding strategies,which include: (1) __________; (2) multibranding; (3) private branding; or (4) and mixed branding.

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Directions on how and when to use a product and information about the source and composition of a product that appear on packaging labels provide what kind of benefits?

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manufacturer's branding strategy in which a distinct brand name is given to each of its products is referred to as __________.

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Warranties that specifically state the bounds of coverage,and more importantly,areas of noncoverage,are referred to as __________ warranties.

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statement indicating the liability of the manufacturer for product deficiencies is referred to as a(n) __________.

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strategy of trading down involves __________.

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Companies can employ four general branding strategies,which include: (1) multiproduct branding; (2) multibranding; (3) private branding; and (4) __________.

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Product form refers to __________.

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of the following are multiproduct branding practices EXCEPT __________.

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__________ stage of the product life cycle occurs when a product is launched to its intended target market.

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marketing of low-cost copies of popular brands not manufactured by the original producer is referred to as __________.

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Which of the following is an example of a product in the maturity stage of the product life cycle?

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product life cycle that results from products that are easily imitated by competitors,whose benefits are readily understood by consumers,and for which the appropriate marketing strategy is to broaden distribution quickly is typical for __________ products.

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