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What's the Motive LAP Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When customers make purchases, they are actually buying the __________ that products offer.

a)

prestige

b)

benefits

c)

services

d)

features

2.

Determine whether the following statement is true or false: Two prospects may buy the same product to obtain different benefits.

a)

False, prospects buy products based on the products’ features..

b)

False, products offer the same benefits to all prospects

c)

True, all prospects have the same product wants and needs.

d)

True, products offer different benefits to different prospects.

3.

The reasons that cause people to purchase products are called

a)

needs.

b)

wants.

c)

features.

d)

buying motives.

4.

When people make purchases on the basis of reason or logic, they are using __________buying motives.

a)

rational

b)

patronage

c)

emotional

d)

inappropriate

5.

When customers buy on the basis of their feelings or impulses, they are using __________ buying motives.

a)

rational

b)

detached

c)

emotional

d)

patronage

6.

Customers purchase from one business rather than another because of __________ buying motives.

a)

rational

b)

patronage

c)

emotional

d)

impulsive

7.

The concern for a product’s durability can best be described as a(n) __________ buying motive.

a)

rational

b)

patronage

c)

emotional

d)

traditional

8.

Which of the following buying motives could best be described as emotional:

a)

Accuracy

b)

Increased production

c)

Group approval

d)

Quality of materials

9.

Which of the following is a patronage buying motive:

a)

Desire for variety

b)

State of health

c)

The product’s safety

d)

Product assortment

10.

A prospect who wants to buy tickets for a white-water rafting trip to experience the adventure of the rapids has __________ buying motives.

a)

rational

b)

patronage

c)

emotional

d)

traditional

11.

Which of the following is a true statement:

a)

Customers can be driven by multiple buying motives.

b)

Customers’ needs are impossible to fulfill.

c)

Salespeople must correct customer buying motives

d)

Salespeople should drive buying decisions.

12.

Which of the following has the greatest influence on a customer’s buying decision:

a)

Emotional buying motive

b)

Dominant buying motive

c)

Rational buying motive

d)

Patronage buying motive

13.

Why do salespeople attempt to determine prospect buying motives?

a)

To gain confidence in their ability to sell

b)

To complete successful sales transactions

c)

To encourage the prospect to share personal information

d)

To eliminate the prospect’s underlying needs and wants

14.

By observing prospects’ facial expressions, you can learn

a)

their mannerisms.

b)

to be empathetic with customers.

c)

their socioeconomic status.

d)

which selling points appeal to them.

15.

The salesperson who is trying to determine customers’ buying motives should

a)

offer a number of choices.

b)

listen to the customer.

c)

carefully explain each feature.

d)

demonstrate the product.

16.

Which of the following would indicate to customers that the salesperson wants to listen:

a)

Empathizing with customers

b)

Assisting another customer

c)

Insisting on your own point of view

d)

Interrupting customers’ questions

17.

A statement such as “I understand why you feel that way” is a typical example of which of the following techniques:

a)

Asking questions

b)

Observing the customer

c)

Showing interest in the customer

d)

Listening to the customer

18.

The initial questions asked of a prospect should be based on the common buying motives for the good or service because prospects

a)

can respond with a simple “yes” or “no.”

b)

often buy goods or services for similar reasons.

c)

need to be able to answer your questions completely.

d)

need to answer personal questions as soon as possible.

19.

How do customers benefit from the effective use of buying motives in selling?

a)

Their merchandise returns increase.

b)

They become repeat customers.

c)

Their needs and wants are satisfied.

d)

They tell others about the business.

20.

Which of the following is a way that the effective use of buying motives benefits the business:

a)

Income is increased.

b)

Needs are satisfied.

c)

Returns are increased.

d)

Wants are fulfilled.