Deck 10: Product Concepts

Question 1

Product modification occurs when changes are made in how the product functions,its quality,or some aesthetic characteristic of the product.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Inez believes makeup is the most important part of her wardrobe.She spends considerable time comparing the prices,skin tones,and color options available at various cosmetics counters in department stores.For Inez,makeup is a convenience product.

Answer 2

False
For Inez,makeup is a shopping product.

Question 3

The most important functions of packaging are to contain and protect products,promote products,facilitate product storage,and facilitate recycling.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When the manufacturer of French's classic yellow mustard introduced French's Dijon mustard,French's Honey mustard,and French's Sweet Onion mustard,it was an example of cobranding.

Question 5

A product unknown to the potential buyers,or a known-product that the buyers does not actively seek is referred to as an undesirable product.

Question 6

A product may be defined as everything,both favorable and unfavorable,that a person receives in an exchange.

Question 7

Trademark protection only lasts for five years.

Question 8

Brand names such as Kleenex,UPS,Sony,Chevrolet,and Kellogg's are likely to have less brand equity than brand names like Viking,Zojirishi,Schimano,and Thule.

Question 9

Rolex watches are very expensive,can only be purchased in high-end jewelry stores located in large metropolitan areas,and most buyers will accept no substitutes. Roles watches are an example of a shopping product.

Question 10

Convenience products,though inexpensive,still require considerable shopping effort by buyers.

Question 11

Branding has three main purposes: product identification,repeat sales,and new-product sales.

Question 12

An elementary school teacher purchased a ream of art paper,a box of crayons,and some modeling clay.The teacher intends to use these products in her classroom,so they would be classified as business products.

Question 13

Isaac Golding,owner of a tutoring service,has developed a design for his firm that includes an owl wearing large spectacles and carrying a satchel crammed full of books and papers.He plans to use this design on all communications the firm sends out.This design is called the firm's brand name.

Question 14

The nutrition label on a package is an example of persuasive labeling.

Question 15

Given the many differences in majors available,living options,and image differences,universities would be classified as a heterogeneous shopping product for most people.

Question 16

Coca-Cola is on of the world's largest manufacturers of beverages.It makes over 2,800 different beverage products,including sparkling drinks,waters,juices,juice drinks,teas,coffees,sports drinks,and energy drinks.The great variety of beverages made by Coca-Cola represents its product mix.

Question 17

Retailers love national brands because overhead is low and there are no marketing costs,and they bring higher margins than private brands.

Question 18

Apple is known for its Macintosh and iPod products.Apple recently added the iPhone product to its list of products.The addition of the iPhone was an example of a product line extension for the company.

Question 19

Sam likes Michelin tires.If he needs new tires and Michelin's are not on sale,he is willing to pay a higher price for Michelin rather than buy some other brand.Sam is brand loyal to Michelin.

Question 20

Chef's Catalog built its reputation on selling the highest-quality baking ingredients.The catalog retailer has added a line of fine kitchen tools and wants its customers to think of the retailer as a place to buy everything needed to bake the finest breads and desserts--not just for buying the ingredients.The marketing term for changing consumers' perceptions of the Chef's Catalog is segmentation.

Question 21

A _____ is everything,both favorable and unfavorable,that a person receives in an exchange.It can be tangible,intangible,a service,an idea,or a combination of these things.

A) brand equity
B) quality
C) warranty
D) transaction
E) product

Question 22

Amy stopped by the grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk.As she was waiting to check out she noticed that Soap Opera Digest had an interesting story about one of her favorite characters.As Amy is a huge fan of the long running soap,she had to buy a copy.In this example,the Soap Opera Digest is an example of a(n)_____ product.

A) specialty
B) convenience
C) business
D) shopping
E) unsought

Question 23

All sales have an implied warranty under the Uniform Commercial Code.

Question 24

The _____ is the starting point in creating a marketing mix.

A) price
B) product
C) distribution channel
D) promotional media
E) production line

Question 25

Kathy is driving Chaz,her young son,home from soccer practice when Chaz say,"Mom,I'm thirsty." Kathy immediately pulls the SUV into the nearest gas station and buys Chaz a Coke.For Kathy,the Coke is best described as an example of buying a _____ product.

A) homogeneous shopping
B) heterogeneous shopping
C) convenience
D) specialty
E) component

Question 26

A company that wants to market its product globally has only two branding strategies available: either use the brand name everywhere or develop a new brand name for each different market.

Question 27

_____ products are purchased with little shopping effort.These products typically are purchased regularly,usually with little planning,and require wide distribution.

A) Convenience
B) Specialty
C) Branded shopping
D) Unbranded shopping
E) Generic

Question 28

Which of the following is the best example of a convenience product?

A) concert tickets
B) chewing gum
C) jeans
D) chemical for the swimming pool
E) a birthday present

Question 29

Cultural traits can make a package design successful in one country and a failure in another.

Question 30

There are so many high-definition television sets on the market,and they vary so much on price,quality,and features that consumers often have trouble comparing them. A high-definition TV would probably be considered a _____ product.

A) convenience
B) specialty
C) heterogeneous shopping good
D) homogeneous shopping good
E) generic

Question 31

When a greenhouse plant grower sells plants to nursery retailers,is selling _____ products.

A) specialty
B) consumer
C) convenience
D) business
E) unsought

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an example of a product's tangible feature?

A) brand equity
B) packaging
C) color
D) weight
E) size

Question 33

Which type of consumer product requires comparison shopping because it is usually more expensive than a convenience product and is found in fewer stores?

A) unsought product
B) secondary product
C) unique product
D) shopping product
E) selective product

Question 34

The consumer product classification system is based on:

A) how the market is segmented
B) the way the products are manufactured
C) the way products are used
D) the physical attributes of the product
E) the amount of effort consumers spend to acquire the product

Question 35

The convenience product marketing strategy includes:

A) wide distribution of the product
B) higher than ordinary prices
C) few retail outlets other than convenience stores
D) significantly lower promotion budgets
E) products that are not easily substitutable

Question 36

Compared to the other classifications of consumer products,shopping products are:

A) widely available so they need little or no promotion
B) usually less expensive than convenience products
C) purchased without significant planning
D) usually more expensive than convenience products and are found in fewer stores
E) purchased immediately after the consumer realizes he or she needs them

Question 37

Rock-Tenn produces cardboard cartons to be used by companies in the food industry.Rock-Tenn is selling _____ products.

A) specialty
B) consumer
C) business
D) convenience
E) unsought

Question 38

Why is creation of a product the starting point for the marketing mix?

A) The production department must know what to produce first.
B) Production strategy is the first of the four Ps listed in the marketing mix.
C) Determination of the price, promotional campaign, and distribution network cannot begin until the product has been specified.
D) Product development takes the longest amount of time to complete.
E) Actually, the product does not have to be the starting point--promotional strategies are often the starting point.

Question 39

Due to the time required to scan them,universal product codes (UPCs)are typically placed on merchandise that would be classified as shopping products.

Question 40

A warranty does not confirm the quality or performance of a good or service.

Question 41

Alice is a very busy person and she hates to spend her time with yard work.She really likes the idea of a synthetic lawn.However,she has never pursued the idea as she has two dogs in her back yard.June does not know that several manufactures make synthetic grass that with an antibacterial agent to minimize odors for pet owners.For Alice,the dog friendly synthetic lawns are a(n)_____ product because she doesn't know the product exists.

A) heterogeneous shopping
B) specialty
C) unsought
D) convenience
E) exclusive

Question 42

There are a number of toothpastes marketed under the Crest brand including Cavity-protection Crest,Sensitive-teeth Protection Crest,Baking Soda Crest,Tarter Protection Crest,and Crest for Kids.The large variety of toothpastes under the Crest brand is an example of a:

A) marketing mix
B) product line
C) product mix
D) product equity
E) product modification

Question 43

Unsought products typically are products that:

A) consumers purchase when they see them in a convenient location
B) consumers definitely don't want
C) only require reminder advertising to be successful
D) require little or no decision making by the buyer
E) consumers don't know about or don't actively look for

Question 44

Janet will only purchase Williams and Sonoma products for her kitchen.The products are expensive but Janet feels they have the highest quality and will last a very long time.These products represent _____ products.

A) heterogeneous shopping
B) specialty
C) homogeneous shopping
D) convenience
E) business

Question 45

_____ products are seen by consumers to differ in quality,style,suitability,and lifestyle compatibility.Comparisons between these products are often quite difficult because they may have unique features and different levels of quality and price.

A) Product equivalents
B) Comparative convenience products
C) Homogeneous shopping products
D) Product counterparts
E) Heterogeneous shopping products

Question 46

Which of the following is the best example of a shopping product for most consumers?

A) washing detergent
B) crackers
C) soft drink
D) digital camera
E) magazine

Question 47

In general,most consumers don't spend a lot of time thinking about their funeral.So some funeral home advertising tries to get them to think about their loved-ones and encourage preplanning their funeral. This is an attempt to get people to think about a product that most consumers do not actively seek.In other words,insurance is a(n)_____ product.

A) heterogeneous shopping
B) specialty
C) unsought
D) business
E) consumer

Question 48

_____ products are searched for extensively,and substitutes are not acceptable.These products may be quite expensive,and often distribution is limited.

A) Exclusive shopping
B) Homogeneous convenience
C) Branded shopping
D) Specialty
E) Heterogeneous convenience

Question 49

Andrea needs to find a kennel for boarding her son's dogs.There are several different kennels in her community,and Andrea believes all of them to be basically alike.The only feature she is genuinely concerned about is low price.For Andrea,the kennel for boarding dogs would be classified as a(n)_____ product.

A) specialty
B) unsought
C) heterogeneous shopping
D) basic convenience
E) homogeneous shopping

Question 50

_____ are products consumers see as being basically the same,so consumers shop for the lowest price.

A) Low-prestige specialty products
B) Product equivalents
C) Heterogeneous shopping products
D) Generic convenience products
E) Homogeneous shopping products

Question 51

The two types of shopping products are:

A) unsought and convenience
B) generic and family
C) exclusive and intensive
D) heterogeneous and homogeneous
E) consumer and business

Question 52

When Kyla wanted patio furniture,she visited stores that had outdoor furniture,including Home Depot,Lowe's,Target,and Howard Lumber Company to find the set that would look just right on her patio. If Kyla represents a typical patio furniture shopper,you know this product is a(n):

A) homogeneous luxury product
B) shopping specialty good
C) operating supply good
D) convenience item
E) heterogeneous shopping good

Question 53

A product line is a group of products that are closely related because the:

A) products share the same product managers
B) products all function in a similar manner and provide similar benefits
C) same company developed the idea for each product
D) products are all sold under the same brand name
E) products are all priced about the same

Question 54

_____ products are products that are not known about or not actively searched for by consumers.These products require aggressive personal selling and highly persuasive advertising.

A) Hidden
B) Specialty
C) Equity
D) Unsought
E) Shopping

Question 55

Harrison wanted a gas water heater.He watched newspaper ads until he found one on sale.For Harrison the water heater is a(n)_____ product.

A) shopping
B) convenience
C) component
D) unsought
E) specialty

Question 56

Evan Zimmermann loves watches.He collects vintage Rolex sport models made between 1950 and 1960.He paid $1,500 for his first watch in 2000.Now,the watch is worth $15,000.For Evan,the vintage watches are an example of a(n)_____ product.

A) specialty
B) consumer
C) convenience
D) business
E) unsought

Question 57

Bang & Olufsen make some of the best sound systems in the world.After years of development,Bang & Olufsen recently released its new BeoLab 5 speakers.For audiophiles who demand the best in audio equipment,the $19,950 Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 speakers represent an example of a(n)_____ product.

A) heterogeneous shopping
B) specialty
C) homogeneous shopping
D) convenience
E) exclusive

Question 58

Freda was proud of her shiny new iPhone.She was disappointed when she began to notice scratches on its display surface.If Freda had of known about the clear static cling protective films that were available to protect the iPhone display from scratches,she could have avoided this annoying problem.For Freda,the protective films are a(n)_____ product.

A) heterogeneous shopping
B) specialty
C) unsought
D) convenience
E) consumer

Question 59

When deciding on distribution plans for specialty products,companies generally ensure that the items are:

A) made available only as private brands
B) made available in a large number of stores in a geographic area
C) made available only through the mail
D) distributed to a considerable number of stores in a geographic area
E) distributed to only a few stores in the geographic area

Question 60

Which of the following products is most likely to be considered an example of a heterogeneous shopping product?

A) apartment
B) laundry detergent
C) electric automobile
D) package of pens
E) dog food

Question 61

Procter & Gamble manufactures Tide laundry detergent,the best-selling brand in the United States. But is also offers Tide to Go,which is a stick product consumers can use to clean a spot on their clothing between washings,and small travel packets of Tide detergent. These other products are part of Tide's product line:

A) width
B) breadth
C) mix
D) depth
E) synergy

Question 62

Which type of product modification changes a product's versatility,effectiveness,convenience,or safety?

A) quality
B) planned
C) functional
D) style
E) use

Question 63

A go-cart manufacturer recently added shock absorbers to make the ride in its go-carts smoother.It has not changed its prices.This is a(n)_____ modification.

A) upsale
B) style
C) dysfunctional
D) repositioning
E) quality

Question 64

Which of the following is an example of a product modification?

A) lowering the price of textbooks
B) dropping a product from the product line
C) changing the color of a laundry detergent
D) changing the amount of management time spent overseeing production
E) increasing the number of distribution outlets

Question 65

Most people recognize Campbell's as a brand of soup,but Campbell's also manufactures Pace Picante Sauce,Pepperidge Farms products,Prego Sauce,Swanson Broth,and V8 juice. All these products are part of Campbell's:

A) marketing equity
B) product line
C) product mix
D) line depth
E) product modification

Question 66

Proctor & Gamble (P&G)is a well-known producer of home and beauty products.Along with home and beauty products,P&G also markets pet products,prescription drugs,and small appliances.This range of products provides the company with product _____.

A) line height
B) line consistency
C) mix width
D) line depth
E) mix depth

Question 67

Which type of product modification is an aesthetic product change?

A) functional
B) quality
C) repositioning
D) style
E) planned

Question 68

A style modification is a(n):

A) change in the product's durability or dependability
B) safety improvement
C) aesthetic product change
D) way to add convenience
E) improvement in product versatility and effectiveness

Question 69

Which type of product modification changes a product's dependability or durability?

A) functional
B) style
C) aesthetic
D) quality
E) primary

Question 70

Changing one or more of a product's characteristics is called:

A) product modification
B) product repositioning
C) product adjustment
D) planned obsolescence
E) product extension

Question 71

Along with its Macintosh computer line,Apple markets its iPod,iPhone,and AppleTV products.This is an abbreviated listing of the company's:

A) customer mix
B) product line
C) product mix
D) line depth
E) product modification

Question 72

Recently Apple updated its iPod Touch product,expanding its storage from 8 GB to 16 GB.Enlarging the iPod Touch's storage capacity is an example of a:

A) product modification
B) brand mix extension
C) product diversification
D) brand repositioning
E) demographic modification

Question 73

ForeverLawn has recently added two new synthetic lawn products.One of the products includes fake brown grass that makes the synthetic lawn look more realistic as it appears to have some patches of brown thatch.The other product is K9Grass for consumers that have pet dogs.The addition of these two new synthetic grass products is a way for ForeverLawn to increase its:

A) line width
B) breadth mix
C) mix width
D) line depth
E) mix depth

Question 74

Product mix width may be defined as:

A) the number of different product categories found within an industry
B) the average number of products within each product line in the company
C) the average number of products offered by the company
D) the number of different product lines an organization offers for sale
E) the extensiveness of the coverage of the line from high end (expensive) to low end (inexpensive)

Question 75

All of the following are benefits from organizing related items into product lines EXCEPT:

A) package uniformity
B) varying quality
C) advertising economies
D) efficient sales and distribution
E) standardized components

Question 76

When Honda automobiles first entered the U.S.market,they were small and not very durable. However,over the years,Honda has modified its automobiles to be one of the most dependable cars on the market. This change in dependability and durability is representative of which type of product modification?

A) style modification
B) planned obsolescence
C) functional modification
D) quality extension
E) quality modification

Question 77

There are a number of toothpastes marketed under the Crest brand including Cavity-Protection Crest,Sensitive-Teeth Protection Crest,Baking Soda Crest,Tartar Protection Crest,and Crest for Kids.This is an example of Crest's:

A) product line width
B) product mix
C) product line depth
D) product mix inconsistency
E) marketing mix

Question 78

When Proctor & Gamble removed potentially dangerous dyes and chemicals from its Tide detergent product and introduced Tide Free they were making a _____.

A) product line contraction
B) quality modification
C) aesthetics modification
D) obsolescence factor
E) functional modification

Question 79

Which of the following statements about planned obsolescence is true?

A) Environmentalists support planned obsolescence.
B) A company that is interested in producing a quality product would never engage in planned obsolescence.
C) Style modification creates planned obsolescence.
D) Planned obsolescence is not an ethical issue.
E) All of the statements about planned obsolescence are true.

Question 80

One of the leading manufacturers of choir robes has added different types of trim and fabric it uses in making the robes.The company has not changed its prices.This is a(n)_____ modification.

A) style
B) obsolescence
C) quality
D) repositioning
E) upward extension