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1
Which of the following is a term for physical goods that are bought and sold?
products
pricing
services
sales
2
What's the term for reducing the price of an item in order to encourage sales?
margin
markdown
markup
net profit
3
If you have a job interview scheduled for 1:00 PM, when's the best time to arrive for the interview?
12:30 PM
12:59 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
4
If a business' revenue is $1,150 and its cost of goods sold (COGS) is $734, what is the business' gross profit?
$416
there's not enough information to calculate this
$515
$1,184
5
What does the "T" in SMART goal stand for?
time-based
timid
temporary
talent-based
6
What kinds of things does a manufacturer produce?
services
raw materials
finished products
fossil fuels
7
If a POS system detects credit card or debit card fraud, what will it do?
decline the transaction
process the transaction
place an automated call to security
sound an alarm
8
Which of the following best defines quality customer service?
delivering a positive
adhering to company policies when processing returns
doing exactly what the company procedures say to do
memorable experience that is more than what the customer expected
9
What's the term when a customer buys a new item, then returns an old, damaged similar item using the new receipt?
identity theft
switch fraud
return fraud
receipt fraud
10
Which of the following is a SMART goal?
I will increase my monthly sales volume by 20% by the end of March.
I will sell more.
I will increase my monthly sales volume every month.
I will increase my sales volume until my manager is happy.
11
Which agency or law protects employees against hazards in the workplace?
FDIC
FMLA
OSHA
ADA
12
Which of the following is a term for intangible things, such as providing delivery for items sold by retailers?
gifts
services
products
training
13
If a customer was about to purchase a soccer ball, which of the following would be the best item to try to cross-sell?
a soccer goal frame and net
soccer shorts
a baseball bat
a basketball
14
What refers to the difference between revenue and all expenses, including the cost of goods sold and operating expenses?
gross profit
net profit
profit margin
profit margin percentage
15
What describes hearing and understanding what a speaker is saying and any messages suggested behind the words?
active listening
passive listening
patient listening
foundational listening
16
Which of the following refers to the amount of money that a retailer makes after accouting for expenses?
cost of goods sold
profit
operating costs
revenue
17
What is the first step in the problem solving process?
take action
find solutions
define the problem
finish your shift
18
What is the term that describes an injury caused by an item falling off a shelf and hitting a person?
negligence
struck-by injury
struck-against injury
accidental injury
19
What's the term for reducing the price of an item in order to encourage sales?
markup
margin
net profit
markdown
20
Physical goods (that can be touched) that can be bought and sold are called?
items
skills
services
products
21
Which of the following refers to the difference between revenue and cost of goods sold?
profit margin percentage
profit margin
net profit
gross profit
22
What's the term for a very brief speech that you can use to sell yourself to people you meet?
a job post
an elevator pitch
a sales presentation
a keynote speech
23
Which of the following is a standard term that describes the audience of a retail store?
wholesalers
manufacturers
buyers
customers
24
These devices are used primarily to prevent the theft of high-priced items, particularly small ones?
PLUs
electronic tags
display or fixture locks
non-electronic ink tags
25
Which of the following is a proper lifting technique?
bend your knees
if you're straining
lift close to your body
keep your feet close together
26
"I'm not getting the shifts I want. I only got 6 hours this week. I can't make my rent." What problem are they facing?
He doesn't like his manager.
He wants to work in a different part of the store.
He isn't getting enough hours and worries about the financial consequences.
He doesn't like the times when he works.
27
Which of the following is NOT a concept that helps you manage your time effectively?
prioritizing
focusing
organizing
procrastinating
28
What is the impression that is seen and heard by customers who encounter a business, its products, and services?
company promise
brand promise
positive feeling
company brand
29
Approximately what percentage of US jobs are retail jobs, as of 2019?
10-15%
35-40%
5-10%
20-25%
30
Keeping a planner and checklist can help you with which time management skill?
create
focus
prioritize
organize
31
These devices are attached to clothing in order to prevent theft, and require a special tool to remove them.
PLUs
electronic tags
non-electronic ink-tag
SKUs
32
What does the "R" in SMART goal stand for?
ready
routine
results-oriented
ready-oriented
33
Which item is considered a retail product?
car lease
car wash
new car
car warranty
34
What's the term that described distributing merchandise from a manufacturer to a retailer location?
allocation
innovation
alleviation
reimagination
35
Which of the following describes a type of question that is designed to elicit a "yes" or "no" answer?
a leading question
an open-ended question
an open question
a closed-ended question
36
Which of the following refers to the total amount of money that a retailer brings in?
profit
operating costs
cost of goods sold
revenue
37
What is a group of people called who work together towards a common goal?
meeting
team
huddle
group
38
Juliana is stocking, finds a bottle that is leaking so she throws it out and moves on. What is true?
the inventory in the system would be too low
the inventory would need to be counted manually
the inventory in the system would be high
the inventory would be acurate
39
What's the standard method to use to thank an interviewer after the interview?
via email
via text message
via phone call
by sending a card in the mail
40
What percent of shoplifting is due to employee theft?
20%
40%
50%
30%
41
What is the term for creating a seamless shopping experience for customers by integrating multiple channels?
seamless channel
multichannel
integrated channel
omnichannel
42
What is the final step in the problem solving process?
identify solutions
define the problem
take action
pick a problem
43
What information should you expect to enter on a job application?
education
names of family members
hair color
age
44
What tool can help you organize your time?
asking your mom to remind you
file folders
a to-do list
ruler
45
When products arrive at a physical store, the process used to enter it into the store's on-hand inventory is called?
receiving
inventory
inventory tracking
stocking
46
Customers can buy items in-store or on-line. They also get texts and emails about promotions and sales. This is?
omnichannel
integrated channel retailing
multichannel retailing
alternate channel retailing
47
Which of the following terms best describes a grower of potatoes?
stocker
retailer
distribution center
manufacturer
48
After one negative experience, about what percentage of people say they will never do business with that company again?
10%
50%
20%
75%
49
The process of automatic or manual ordering to meet product demands is called?
excess inventory
PLU
inventory replenishment
RFID
50
Which of the following describes a type of question that cannot reasonably be answered with "yes" or "no"?
a closed-ended question
an open question
a leading question
an open-ended question
51
A broad, general, and written statement of a specific job is called
job title
job analysis
job objective
job description
52
Which of the following is NOT a step in the basic selling process?
personalize service
make a connection
assess needs
recite product features
53
If you see a spill or food or liquid on the sales floor, what's the first thing you should do?
Call for a custodian or maintenance person to clean it up.
Stand near the spill and direct traffic away until it can be cleaned up.
Find out who was responsible for causing the spill.
Find a mop or broom and clean it up yourself.
54
Which of the following comments would be inappropriate in a social media post?
Thanks to Walgreens for filling my prescription so quickly!
Joe, send me your demo reel and I'll talk to my producer friend about you.
I'm looking for a sales position, if you know anyone, please mention me!
Quit my job today! No more being exploited and unappreciated!
55
What does the "S" in SMART goal stand for?
special
simple
specific
smart
56
A retailer's total inventory is?
all inventory available in the retailer's physical stores
all inventory sold within the past year
all inventory owned by the retailer regardless of its location
all inventory a retailer has on order
57
The process of placing inventory on the sales floor, shelves, racks or other displays to be sold is called?
excess inventory
out-of-stock
back stock
stocking
58
Which agency or law protects employees who report unlawful or unsafe practices?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Family & Medical Leave Act
Whistleblower Protection Act
Unsafe Practices Act
59
Which of the following would NOT be a factor that affects which products a retailer chooses to select to offer in store?
the store's location
manufacturer incentives
employee preferences
local customers
60
Which of the following is the best way to demonstrate that you have understood a customer?
ask the customer a followup question
restate the customer's exact words
ask the customer to repeat what they said
restate and summarize their needs
61
Extra inventory kept on hand in case customers buy more than the company estimated before the next shipment arrives?
out-of-stock
excess inventory
safety stock
back stock
62
Other than the stockroom, where is a store's inventory kept?
in the office
at the distribution center
at the manufacturer
on the sales floor
63
If a business' gross profit is $100 and its revenue is $500, what is the business' profit margin percentage?
there's not enough information to calculate this
35%
20%
100%
64
Which of the following is not an example of employee fraud or theft?
giving products away to friends or family
intentionally pricing items incorrectly
taking a coffee break
chatting with coworkers when there's stocking to be done
65
Shoplifting is a chronic, expensive problem, in the retail industry. In 2016, shoplifting losses were around?
$50 billion
$500 million
$50 million
$5 billion
66
What holds large quantities of products that are later sent either to retail locations or directly to customers?
manufacturer
distribution center
wholesaler
retailer
67
Merchandise without an expiration date has a longer?
profit
manufacturing time
run time
shelf-life
68
The majority of retailers are?
franchises
corporations
online only
independently owned