Secondary market research should be the first

Secondary market research should be the first

Subject: Business    / Marketing
Question
QUESTION 1

Secondary market research should be the first source of a company’s information.

True
False
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QUESTION 2

Banks, hospitals, and foreign governments are examples of end users.

True
False
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QUESTION 3

Imposition of trade barriers can be either political or economic in nature.

True
False
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QUESTION 4

In developing an export program support from top management is not necessary.

True
False
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QUESTION 5

Assessing your company with regard to internationally experienced personnel is important in developing an export plan.

True
False
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QUESTION 6

Technology licensing and joint ventures are methods of selling your product in foreign markets; these methods have no risk involved.

True
False
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QUESTION 7

Trade shows and fairs in foreign countries are excellent venues to showcase your product in a foreign market.

True
False
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QUESTION 8

Management commitment is not critical in developing an export program.

True
False
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QUESTION 9

The government cannot offer any assistance to companies wishing to export a service.

True
False
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QUESTION 10

In addition to Federal agencies state and local agencies may also provide valuable export assistance.

True
False
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QUESTION 11

Selling your product domestically which in turn is exported by the buyer is a form of direct exporting.

True
False
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QUESTION 12

Product adaptation refers to fitting your product into the foreign market’s needs.

True
False
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QUESTION 13

Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Chile are all members of the North American Trade Agreement.

True
False
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QUESTION 14

Sales representatives and agents in your target market will take title of the goods you export.

True
False
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QUESTION 15

A particular market technique can be assumed to be successful in all countries.

True
False
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QUESTION 16

Pre-sale and post-sales services are not required in export sales.

True
False
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QUESTION 17

A foreign distributor purchases goods from a U.S. exporter and re-sells them at a profit.

True
False
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QUESTION 18

The Small Business Administration cannot offer export assistance.

True
False
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QUESTION 19

In assessing a foreign sales representative or agent, little background information would be required.

True
False
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QUESTION 20

A company should rely on primary research first in developing its export plan.

True
False
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QUESTION 21

Considering trade agreements and programs is essential in developing a marketing strategy.

True
False
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QUESTION 22

Market research will help you decide the needs your product can satisfy.

True
False
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QUESTION 23

Agent/Representative arrangements, Distributorships, and Export Management Companies are all examples of direct exporting.

True
False
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QUESTION 24

Warranties are a valuable advertising tool.

True
False
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QUESTION 25

Examining the demographics of a foreign market is critical in developing your export marketing plan.

True
False
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QUESTION 26

Statistics gathering is vital to market research.

True
False
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QUESTION 27

Product adaptation is required in all exports.

True
False
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QUESTION 28

Which of the following is not an example of intellectual property?

Copyrights

Molds

Patents

Trade Secrets

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QUESTION 29

Selling to foreign retailers is generally limited to consumer goods.

True
False
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QUESTION 30

Detailed, written plans would help in developing a successful export program.

True
False
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QUESTION 31

In entering an arrangement with a foreign representative it is preferable to obtain a lawyer in the United States to prepare a contract.

True
False
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QUESTION 32

Passively filling orders from domestic buyers who the export your product is a form of direct exporting.

True
False
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QUESTION 33

In organizing for exporting it is preferable for a company to separate international functions from domestic.

True
False
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QUESTION 34

The Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce offers some programs and services free of charge to potential exporters.

True
False
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QUESTION 35

Export Management Companies are a form of indirect exporting.

True
False
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QUESTION 36

Selling to foreign retailers is a form of direct exporting.

True
False
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QUESTION 37

Department of Commerce trade events are excellent ways to develop foreign contacts.

True
False
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QUESTION 38

Examples of service exports include travel and tourism, environmental services, and education and training.

True
False
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QUESTION 39

In preparing an export plan it will be necessary to study your customers’ profile and which distribution channel should be used for reaching customers.

True
False
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QUESTION 40

In researching foreign customs regulations the following must be taken into account:

Tariff rates

Government imposed tariffs

Product regulations

All of the above.

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QUESTION 41

The U.S. Government offers market research that has already been done.

True
False
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QUESTION 42

An advantage of direct exporting is that the exporter has more control over the export process.

True
False