Advertising And Marketing Communication — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of these media is not used for advertisement?
Correct Answer: Option D — Notebooks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Notebooks is the correct answer to “Which of these media is not used for advertisement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 2 of 40
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When a newspaper advertisement looks like a news story, it is called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — reading notice
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reading notice is the correct answer to “When a newspaper advertisement looks like a news story, it is called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 3 of 40
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Why does a hotel provide shampoo and hair conditioner (in pouches) in the rooms?
Correct Answer: Option B — The customer may be too busy to carry such things with him
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The customer may be too busy to carry such things with him is the correct answer to “Why does a hotel provide shampoo and hair conditioner (in pouches) in the rooms”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 4 of 40
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If the aim of promotion to introduce a new consumer product is to achieve high awareness levels, the firm will most likely make heavy use of . . . . . . . . in the promotional mix.
Correct Answer: Option A — advertising
Detailed Academic Explanation:
advertising is the correct answer to “If the aim of promotion to introduce a new consumer product is to achieve high awareness levels, the firm will most likely make heavy use of . . . . . . . . in the promotional mix.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following is a step in the marketing process?
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 a step in the marketing process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 6 of 40
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A mix of different communication tools has a better chance of achieving
Correct Answer: Option B — synergy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
synergy is the correct answer to “A mix of different communication tools has a better chance of achieving”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 7 of 40
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A satisifed customer is likely to
Correct Answer: Option B — at least try to go to that tourist spot once again
Detailed Academic Explanation:
at least try to go to that tourist spot once again is the correct answer to “A satisifed customer is likely to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 8 of 40
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The first step in the marketing process is to
Correct Answer: Option A — find a need
Detailed Academic Explanation:
find a need is the correct answer to “The first step in the marketing process is to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 9 of 40
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The final marketing mix should be decided according to
Correct Answer: Option C — results of MR surveys and interviews of prospective clients
Detailed Academic Explanation:
results of MR surveys and interviews of prospective clients is the correct answer to “The final marketing mix should be decided according to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 10 of 40
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It is advisable to use . . . . . . . . as a source of advertising.
Correct Answer: Option D — television
Detailed Academic Explanation:
television is the correct answer to “It is advisable to use . . . . . . . . as a source of advertising.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 11 of 40
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What purpose does an advertising copy serve?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What purpose does an advertising copy serve”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 12 of 40
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The Second Press Commission examined
Correct Answer: Option D — both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both A and B is the correct answer to “The Second Press Commission examined”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 13 of 40
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For making advertisements more effective, the manufacturers improve . . . . . . . . and launch new products.
Correct Answer: Option A — existing products
Detailed Academic Explanation:
existing products is the correct answer to “For making advertisements more effective, the manufacturers improve . . . . . . . . and launch new products.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 14 of 40
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Self-motivation would be developed among the hotel staff if
Correct Answer: Option C — their senior motivate them to work harder and take care
Detailed Academic Explanation:
their senior motivate them to work harder and take care is the correct answer to “Self-motivation would be developed among the hotel staff if”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 15 of 40
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The ultimate objectives of an advertising agency include
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “The ultimate objectives of an advertising agency include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 16 of 40
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Which companies are usually the frontrunners in terms of selling their goods and services?
Correct Answer: Option C — The ones, following an effective management process
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The ones, following an effective management process is the correct answer to “Which companies are usually the frontrunners in terms of selling their goods and services”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 17 of 40
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Which newspaper or magazine would be used by a deluxe hotel to issue its advertisements?
Correct Answer: Option B — A national level magazine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A national level magazine is the correct answer to “Which newspaper or magazine would be used by a deluxe hotel to issue its advertisements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 18 of 40
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Which of these is not a characteristic of an advertisement?
Correct Answer: Option C — Discourage the buyer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Discourage the buyer is the correct answer to “Which of these is not a characteristic of an advertisement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 19 of 40
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Advertisement provides information regarding product or idea in non-personal forms, as no face to face contact is involved between . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — buyer and seller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
buyer and seller is the correct answer to “Advertisement provides information regarding product or idea in non-personal forms, as no face to face contact is involved between . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 20 of 40
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Advertising influences the mind of the consumers by creating desire and taste for
Correct Answer: Option C — new products
Detailed Academic Explanation:
new products is the correct answer to “Advertising influences the mind of the consumers by creating desire and taste for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 21 of 40
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. . . . . . . . refers to a brands' objective (functional) attributes in relation to other brands.
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . refers to a brands' objective (functional) attributes in relation to other brands.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 22 of 40
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How should a travel agency handle a fussy customer who is keen to go on an individual tour but is willing to pay the price of a GIT?
Correct Answer: Option D — A GIT would help you and other group members enjoy the tour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A GIT would help you and other group members enjoy the tour is the correct answer to “How should a travel agency handle a fussy customer who is keen to go on an individual tour but is willing to pay the price of a GIT”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 23 of 40
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Public Relations Communication should be based on
Correct Answer: Option D — all the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all the above is the correct answer to “Public Relations Communication should be based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 24 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is a planned managerial process designed to oversee and control various advertising activities.
Correct Answer: Option D — Advertising management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Advertising management is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a planned managerial process designed to oversee and control various advertising activities.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 25 of 40
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Identify the correct set of brand/symbol logo.
Correct Answer: Option A — Golden Arches, Maharaja, Makemytrip.com, Palace On Wheels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Golden Arches, Maharaja, Makemytrip.com, Palace On Wheels is the correct answer to “Identify the correct set of brand/symbol logo.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 26 of 40
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How can a firm be more creative while marketing its products to prospective passengers?
Correct Answer: Option B — A new scheme to give you more discount! Join this scheme and avail discounts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A new scheme to give you more discount! Join this scheme and avail discounts is the correct answer to “How can a firm be more creative while marketing its products to prospective passengers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 27 of 40
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Arrange the following in correct chronological order. 1. Marketing research 2. Media planning and budgeting 3. Advertising campaigns 4. Relationship with clients
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 3, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3, 4 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following in correct chronological order. 1. Marketing research 2. Media planning and budgeting 3. Advertising campaigns 4. Relationship with clients”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 28 of 40
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First of all which country made the paper?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “First of all which country made the paper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 29 of 40
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Who was the man who led the way to modem editorship
Correct Answer: Option A — James Perry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
James Perry is the correct answer to “Who was the man who led the way to modem editorship”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 30 of 40
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. . . . . . . . includes all that is linked up in memory about the brand. It couldbe specific to attributes, features, benefits or looks of brand.
Correct Answer: Option B — Brand associations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brand associations is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . includes all that is linked up in memory about the brand. It couldbe specific to attributes, features, benefits or looks of brand.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 31 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. N W Ayer 1. 21 st century b. Volney B Palmer 2. 20 th century c. Internet 3. 1842 d. Edward Bernays 4. 1869
Correct Answer: Option D — a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. N W Ayer 1. 21 st century b. Volney B Palmer 2. 20 th century c. Internet 3. 1842 d. Edward Bernays 4. 1869”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 32 of 40
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The Indian Press ordinance was passed in
Correct Answer: Option A — 1930
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1930 is the correct answer to “The Indian Press ordinance was passed in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 33 of 40
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The definition of marketing includes all except one of the following
Correct Answer: Option A — The need to earn a profit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The need to earn a profit is the correct answer to “The definition of marketing includes all except one of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 34 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is either the head of marketing department or a major brand and is responsible for the brand strategy and its implementation, important for complete performance of the brand.
Correct Answer: Option A — Chief branding officer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chief branding officer is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is either the head of marketing department or a major brand and is responsible for the brand strategy and its implementation, important for complete performance of the brand.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 35 of 40
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Match of the following. List-I List-II a. Retail advertising 1. Done across the country b. Outdoor advertising 2. Fortifies interest for general item or whole industry c. Demand based advertising 3. Billboard d. National advertising 4. Patronise a specific store
Correct Answer: Option C — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match of the following. List-I List-II a. Retail advertising 1. Done across the country b. Outdoor advertising 2. Fortifies interest for general item or whole industry c. Demand based advertising 3. Billboard d. National advertising 4. Patronise a specific store”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 36 of 40
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Match the following departments of an advertising agency with their functions List-I (Department) List-II (Functions) a. Contact Department 1. Redressing the grievances of consumers b. Media Department 2. Building the bridge between advertising agency and client c. Public Relations Department 3. Providing welfare facilities to staff d. Office Management Department 4. Media scheduling
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following departments of an advertising agency with their functions List-I (Department) List-II (Functions) a. Contact Department 1. Redressing the grievances of consumers b. Media Department 2. Building the bridge between advertising agency and client c. Public Relations Department 3. Providing welfare facilities to staff d. Office Management Department 4. Media scheduling”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 37 of 40
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A wholesaler, in the parlance of tourism industry is the
Correct Answer: Option B — tour operator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
tour operator is the correct answer to “A wholesaler, in the parlance of tourism industry is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 38 of 40
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'Tabloid Journalism' is also called
Correct Answer: Option A — Yellow Journalism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yellow Journalism is the correct answer to “'Tabloid Journalism' is also called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 39 of 40
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What is the idea of making the Maharaja an Arab or a Britisher in the advertisements of Air India?
Correct Answer: Option B — The airline management wants the airline to identify with each and every country to which, its aircrafts are flown
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The airline management wants the airline to identify with each and every country to which, its aircrafts are flown is the correct answer to “What is the idea of making the Maharaja an Arab or a Britisher in the advertisements of Air India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 40 of 40
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The word 'Stringer' is used for
Correct Answer: Option D — part-time reporter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
part-time reporter is the correct answer to “The word 'Stringer' is used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.