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Which of the following best defines market segmentation?
A. Dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs or characteristics
✔✔ B. Dividing a market into subgroups based on demographics, behaviors, or psychographics
C. Using advertising to appeal to the entire market
D. Analyzing the sales data from the entire market
What is the primary objective of product differentiation?
A. To create a product that is similar to competitors' products
B. To increase the market share by offering cheaper alternatives
✔✔ C. To make a product stand out from competitors by highlighting unique features
D. To focus on lowering the cost of production
Which strategy involves creating a unique image for a product in the minds of consumers?
A. Cost leadership
B. Market segmentation
✔✔ C. Positioning
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,D. Diversification
What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis in marketing?
✔✔ A. To evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a product or
company
B. To determine the pricing strategy for a new product
C. To forecast the demand for a product
D. To analyze competitors' marketing strategies
In the product life cycle, during which stage do companies typically experience the highest sales
growth?
A. Decline
✔✔ B. Growth
C. Introduction
D. Maturity
What is a key characteristic of the mature stage in the product life cycle?
✔✔ A. Sales growth slows down, and competition increases
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, B. Sales are growing rapidly, and demand is high
C. Product modifications are frequent and significant
D. There is little or no competition in the market
What is the main focus of a marketing strategy based on niche marketing?
✔✔ A. Targeting a specific, well-defined segment of the market
B. Reaching as many consumers as possible with a broad appeal
C. Offering the lowest possible price to attract a large number of customers
D. Increasing market share by competing with all market segments
Which of the following best describes the concept of brand equity?
✔✔ A. The value of a brand based on consumer perception and loyalty
B. The amount of money spent on advertising a brand
C. The product's price compared to competitors
D. The process of differentiating the brand from competitors
What is the primary focus of relationship marketing?
✔✔ A. Building long-term relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and satisfaction
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