Product And Brand Management — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Management Sciences MCQs on Product And Brand Management — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following is the study of individuals, groups or organisations and the process they use to select, secure and dispose of products?
Correct Answer: Option D — Consumer behaviour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Consumer behaviour is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the study of individuals, groups or organisations and the process they use to select, secure and dispose of products”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 2 of 40
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Production Management includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Production Management includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 3 of 40
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The merits of Product layouts includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The merits of Product layouts includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 4 of 40
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Branding seeks
Correct Answer: Option A — to differentiate the product
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to differentiate the product is the correct answer to “Branding seeks”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following is incorrect about brand?
Correct Answer: Option D — It has an expiration date
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It has an expiration date is the correct answer to “Which of the following is incorrect about brand”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following brands provide the best performance or economy?
Correct Answer: Option D — Functional
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Functional is the correct answer to “Which of the following brands provide the best performance or economy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 7 of 40
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Production means
Correct Answer: Option D — Application of Process to the raw material to add the use and economic values to arrive at desired product by the best method, without sacrificing the desired quality
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Application of Process to the raw material to add the use and economic values to arrive at desired product by the best method, without sacrificing the desired quality is the correct answer to “Production means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 8 of 40
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Objectives of Production Planning and Control involves
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Objectives of Production Planning and Control involves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 9 of 40
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Who among the following suggests the idea of buying a product in a Decision-making Unit (DMU)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Initiator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Initiator is the correct answer to “Who among the following suggests the idea of buying a product in a Decision-making Unit (DMU)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following is correct in the context of strategies available to name a product? 1. Each new product is given a new name. 2. Each product is launched under the brand name. 3. Separate family names for all the products. 4. In this, the product is given individual name alongwith the company's name. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is correct in the context of strategies available to name a product? 1. Each new product is given a new name. 2. Each product is launched under the brand name. 3. Separate family names for all the products. 4. In this, the product is given individual name alongwith the company's name. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 11 of 40
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The way of production is/are
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The way of production is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following are the decisions that influence the customers to buy the product?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cues
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cues is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the decisions that influence the customers to buy the product”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 13 of 40
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Product layout used when
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Product layout used when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 14 of 40
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Production Control involves
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Production Control involves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 15 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is building the reputation of a brand in the eyesof the customer.
Correct Answer: Option A — Imagery
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Imagery is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is building the reputation of a brand in the eyesof the customer.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 16 of 40
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Factors of Production Planning includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Factors of Production Planning includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 17 of 40
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Attributes or benefits that consumers strongly associate with a brand, positively evaluate, and believe they could not find to the same extent with a competitive brand is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — points-of-difference
Detailed Academic Explanation:
points-of-difference is the correct answer to “Attributes or benefits that consumers strongly associate with a brand, positively evaluate, and believe they could not find to the same extent with a competitive brand is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 18 of 40
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According to the . . . . . . . . , marketers can enhance demand for a product by associating it with strong drives, using motivation cues and providing positive re-enforcement.
Correct Answer: Option B — Learning theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Learning theory is the correct answer to “According to the . . . . . . . . , marketers can enhance demand for a product by associating it with strong drives, using motivation cues and providing positive re-enforcement.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 19 of 40
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Control Systems of Production involves
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Control Systems of Production involves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 20 of 40
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. . . . . . . . Consists of fixing the flow lines for various raw materials, components, etc., from the stores to the packing of finished product, so that all concerned knows what exactly is happening in the shop floor.
Correct Answer: Option C — Routing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Routing is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . Consists of fixing the flow lines for various raw materials, components, etc., from the stores to the packing of finished product, so that all concerned knows what exactly is happening in the shop floor.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 21 of 40
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Production control includes
Correct Answer: Option B — Dispatching
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dispatching is the correct answer to “Production control includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which factor(s) affecting productivity?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which factor(s) affecting productivity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 23 of 40
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The objective of production management is to . . . . . . . . the desired product or specified product by specified methods so that the optimal utilisation of available resources is met with
Correct Answer: Option A — Produce
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Produce is the correct answer to “The objective of production management is to . . . . . . . . the desired product or specified product by specified methods so that the optimal utilisation of available resources is met with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 24 of 40
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Product characteristics includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Product characteristics includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 25 of 40
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The production cycle starts from
Correct Answer: Option A — Market Research
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Market Research is the correct answer to “The production cycle starts from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 26 of 40
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The pessimistic Time Estimate is
Correct Answer: Option A — maximum possible time it could take to accomplish the job
Detailed Academic Explanation:
maximum possible time it could take to accomplish the job is the correct answer to “The pessimistic Time Estimate is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following animals was used by Pavlov for his experiments?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dog
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dog is the correct answer to “Which of the following animals was used by Pavlov for his experiments”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 28 of 40
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Given This is type of
Correct Answer: Option A — Single Channel Single Phase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Single Channel Single Phase is the correct answer to “Given This is type of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 29 of 40
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Gantt Chart used in
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Gantt Chart used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 30 of 40
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Price is included in which of the following components of Aaker model?
Correct Answer: Option C — Proprietary assets
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Proprietary assets is the correct answer to “Price is included in which of the following components of Aaker model”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 31 of 40
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Match the following List-I (Techniques of Work Measurement) List-II (Purpose) a. Direct Time Study 1. Amount of time b. Synthesis Method 2. Time Values c. Analytical Estimating 3. Job d. Predetermined Motion Time 4. Basic time
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following List-I (Techniques of Work Measurement) List-II (Purpose) a. Direct Time Study 1. Amount of time b. Synthesis Method 2. Time Values c. Analytical Estimating 3. Job d. Predetermined Motion Time 4. Basic time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 32 of 40
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In which of the following, two or more well known brands are combined in an offer?
Correct Answer: Option A — Co-branding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Co-branding is the correct answer to “In which of the following, two or more well known brands are combined in an offer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 33 of 40
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The quality management strategy which is most associated with quality standards such as ISO 9000 is . . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option C — Quality Assurance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quality Assurance is the correct answer to “The quality management strategy which is most associated with quality standards such as ISO 9000 is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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$$\frac{{{\text{Fixed Cost}}}}{{{\text{Selling Price}} - {\text{Variable Cost}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “BEP computed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following is correct about product positioning?
Correct Answer: Option D — It is the process of addition of meaningful values and differences
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is the process of addition of meaningful values and differences is the correct answer to “Which of the following is correct about product positioning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 36 of 40
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Periodic variations that reoccur with some degree of regularity within a specific period are generally known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Seasonal Variations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Seasonal Variations is the correct answer to “Periodic variations that reoccur with some degree of regularity within a specific period are generally known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 37 of 40
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A quality criterion which can be measured is called a . . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option A — Quality variable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quality variable is the correct answer to “A quality criterion which can be measured is called a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 38 of 40
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The design of Factory building is based on
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The design of Factory building is based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Product And Brand Management
Question 39 of 40
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In the quality gap model which gap is explained by the gap between the standards set by management for their product or service compared to their understanding of the customers needs?
Correct Answer: Option B — Specification
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Specification is the correct answer to “In the quality gap model which gap is explained by the gap between the standards set by management for their product or service compared to their understanding of the customers needs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following statement is/are true?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is/are true”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Product And Brand Management.
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