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Part One 1 Marker 2 Marker Final Marks
For Examiner’s use only
Part Two
Question No.
Question 02
Question 03
Question 04
Question 05
Question 06
Question 07
Question 08
Question 10
Question 11
Part Three
Question No.
Question 12
Question 13
Question 14
Question 15
Total
Instructions to Candidates
Part One
Part Two
Candidates are expected to answer the questions in the space provided in the
question paper. All answers are compulsory.
Part Three
Other Instructions
State your Registration Number on the front cover of the answer book and on
each and every additional paper attached to it. Your name must not appear
anywhere in the answer book or answer scripts.
Always start answering a question on a new page.
You are reminded that answers should not be written in pencil or red pen except
in drawing diagrams.
Answer the questions using:
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PART ONE
Read the question and select the most appropriate answer
Tick your choice in the given space
Question 01
Question 1.1
The exclusive representative on behalf of the manufacturer who promotes the product with
after sales service is known as:
a. Ad agency
b. Distributor
c. Wholesaler
d. Agent
Question 1.2
Question 1.3
In the following list select what is not a promotional mix or communication mix attribute:
a. Advertising
b. Positioning
c. Personal Selling
d. Publicity
Question 1.4
What is the short term incentive which encourages purchase or sale of a product or service?
a. Advertising
b. Publicity
c. Public Relations
d. Sales Promotions
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Question 1.5
Question 1.6
A sales manager’s authority and influence over his team is referred as:
a. Unity of Command
b. Stability and Continuity
c. Span of Control
d. Centralisation
Question 1.7
Question 1.8
Question 1.9
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Question 1.10
Question 1.11
Question 1.12
What is the territory design where the sales person starts his journey and covers a certain
section and then restarts his coverage from where he stopped the earlier one?
a. Straight line
b. Hopscotch
c. Cloverleaf
d. None of the above
Question 1.13
Systems of transforming paper heavy sales related process to paperless formats are known
as:
a. MIS
b. CRM
c. SFA
d. e- CRM
Question 1.14
The personal selling step in which the sales person asks for an order from the customer is
classified as:
a. Shipper Approach
b. Handling Shipment
c. Closing
d. Follow up
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Question 1.15
The third step in personal selling process after completion of pre-approach step is:
Question 1.16
The step in personal selling process, which consists of the first meeting between customer
and sales person, is called:
a. Qualifying
b. Prospecting
c. Follow up
d. Approach
Question 1.17
The step in the personal selling process which consists of identifying potential customers, is
classified as:
a. Presenting
b. Demonstrating
c. Prospecting
d. Qualifying
Question 1.18
The promotion technique for consumers where products are displayed and demonstrated at
the place of sale is called:
a. Point of Sale Promotion
b. Bundle Deals
c. Sales Premium
d. Advertising
Question 1.19
The sales force structure in which a sales representative works to sell specific items of a
product line is called as:
a. Indirect sales force structure
b. Territorial sales force structure
c. Customer sales force structure
d. Product sales force structure
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Question 1.20
Question 1.21
Question 1.22
Business to business selling is more complex and time consuming. This is called:
a. Industrial Selling
b. Consumer Selling
c. Retailing
d. Promotions
Question 1.23
Question 1.24
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Question 1.25
All of the following are cited in the text as being forms of direct marketing communication
EXCEPT:
a. Advertising
b. Face-to-face selling
c. Kiosk marketing
d. Online marketing
Question 1.26
Question 1.27
The approach used by a sales person who understands the exact nature of the issue and
convinces the prospective client to buy the product; is called:
a. Problem-solving approach
b. Team selling approach
c. Customer relationship-based approach
d. Consultative approach
Question 1.28
Personal selling would be most appropriate for which of the following products?
a. Chocolate bar
b. Paper serviettes
c. New cosmetic items for women
d. Instant noodles
Question 1.29
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Question 1.30
Question 1.31
Question 1.32
Question 1.33
Question 1.34
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Question 1.35
Question 1.36
Question 1.37
Question 1.38
Question 1.39
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Question 1.40
(1 Mark x 40 Questions)
(Total 40 Marks)
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PART TWO
Answer all questions in the given space
Question 02
List four (04) selling approaches with an example of sales situation / product it could apply
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Question 03
List four (04) advantages of personal selling.
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Question 04
List seven steps of sales process.
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Question 05
i. SWOT Analysis
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iv. Differentiate routing and scheduling
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Question 06
List four (04) advantages of setting up a sales organisation for an FMCG marketer.
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Question 07
List four (04) qualities of an ideal Sales Manager.
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Question 08
Explain briefly the relationship between Sales and Marketing.
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Question 09
Write short notes on the following:
i. Return on Investment (ROI)
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ii. Below the line (BTL) and above the line advertising (ATL)
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Question 10
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Question 11
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(04 Marks x 10 Questions)
(Total 40 Marks)
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PART THREE
Question 12
Assume you are the national sales manager of an insurance company and conducting a sales
grooming training for your team.
a. Discuss what is known as Service Selling and its relevance to the insurance industry.
(05 Marks)
b. Since the company is promoting tailor-made medical insurance policies, discuss an
appropriate selling approach which you think is the best for this. (05 Marks)
(10 Marks)
Question 13
(10 Marks)
Question 14
One of the key elements in developing a sales organisation is to get the main principles in
line with the business objectives of the origination, in this context explain what is “sales
organisation” with five (05) key principles with an example of your choice.
(10 Marks)
Question 15
There are two ways that an organisation can look at setting up its territory planning
strategy. Briefly explain these two (02) strategies and minimum of three key components of
each strategy.
(10 Marks)
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