Ag Sales Contest Objective Test Sample #2

One topic to discuss in a letter of applicaion is:

• The date to start the job

• Your interest in this type of work

• Your reasons for needing the job

• The approximate pay for the job

During the interview, you should?

• never ask questions of the employers

• never admit you do not known the answer to a question

• answer all questions honestly

• be casual

Which of the following communication skills are important to a salesperson?

• Listening

• Reading

• Writing

• All of these are correct

Which of the following would be a good question to ask an employer during an interview?

• How can you utilize my skills?

• What is the name of the person I am replacing?

• How much money will I receive as a Christmas bonus?

• How many days off will I get each year?

What should be included in the first section of a letter of application?

• An explanation of why you are interested in the job

• A statement of why you are writing

• A request for an interview

• Your qualifications for the job

What should be included in the last section of a letter of application?

• A statement of why you are writing

• An explanation of why you are interested in the job

• A request for an interview

• Your qualifications for the job

When filling out the mail envelope for your application, where does the return address go?

• In the middle of the envelope

• In the lower right hand corner of the envelope

• In the lower left hand corner of the envelope

• In the upper left hand corner of the envelope

During the interview, you should?

• Display a feeling of inferiority

• Approach the employer with respect and courtesy

• Criticize former employers

• STress your need for a job

Which of the following promotional methods would be commonly used in agribusiness?

• Exhibits of tractor companies at the State Fair

• Demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles showing how to use agricultural products

• A television spot on CBS to advertise a small store in your hometown

• A two page layout in the National Enquirer

What is one benefit of newspaper advertising?

• Most adults read newspapers regularly

• Newspapers are kept for a long period of time, which increases the chances of the advertisement being seen

• Higher quality and attractiveness of ads

• You reach a very select audience