DECA Sample Exam Questions

Your supervisor has asked you to prepare a marketing status report for each of the company's six regional offices.  The most appropriate way to organize the information is

• by site location.
• by sales function.
• in chronological order.
• in reverse sequence.

Sean was born and raised in Quebec, and his grandparents are from Ireland.  Sean's Irish heritage is his 

• subculture.
• dominant culture.
• standard culture.
• culture.

What should accountants demonstrate when collecting accounting information and preparing financial documents?

• Empathy and flexibility
• An innovative attitude
• A collaborative mindset
• Professional integrity

The SBU Company developed a survey in which respondents are provided the same number of favorable and unfavorable rating options.  This is an example of survey using a __________ scale.

• sequential
• continuous
• spliced
• balanced

To develop appealing promotional messages for a target audience, a marketer might build a profile of the typical buyer by considering demographic factors such as

• personalities, lifestyles, and location.
• lifestyles, attitudes, and income.
• age, gender, and income.
• location, attitudes, and age.

Which of the following is the first step in the bidding process:

• Identifying needs
• Developing a request for proposal
• Negotiating terms
• Assessing each bidder's strengths and weaknesses

What form of technology helps businesses track their production supplies and resale products in real time?

• Cyber-security applications
• Integrated project planning software
• Three-dimensional drum scanner
• Radio frequency identification

During which stage of the product life cycle should a business focus on the points of difference between its product and its competitors' products

• Growth
• Maturity
• Declining
• Introductory

What can a business do to attract trade-show attendees to the business's display or booth?

• Hold a prize drawing or raffle
• Send product coupons to attendees
• Place business cards on the display table
• Have plenty of seating available

Because Carlos considered the vehicle's reliability ratings, gas-mileage savings, and warranty before he decided to purchase his new car, his motives were based on

• his loyalty to the brand.
• facts.
• his desire for status.
• intuition.