VM Unit 2

The purpose of props is to

• create the setting for the display.

• refurbish the merchandise on display.

• fill up the empty space in the window display.

• show the creativity of the visual merchandiser.

Which one of the following is not a method of acquiring props?

• Purchase from Display House.

• Loan of items from other company.

• Found objects from an illegal source.

• Loan of items from other departments.

The general rule for using props is a basic mix of

• one-third props to two-third merchandise.

• two-third props to one-third merchandise.

• one-quarter props to three-quarter merchandise.

• three-quarter props to one-quarter merchandise.

Props should be chosen according to the

• lightings used for the display area.

• shape and size of the display area.

• wall fixtures used in the display area.

• preference of the visual merchandiser.

Which one of the following is NOT an item found in the visual merchandising toolkit?

• Pliers

• Gauze

• Spirit level

• Screw and nails

The reason why latex paint is used to refurbish recycled props is because it

• costs less than water based paint.

• gives a glossy finish to the recycle props.

• takes a long time to dry and cannot be easily removed.

• dries quickly and requires just soap and water to clean spills.

Glove hands are often used to display

• hats.

• wallets.

• pantyhose.

• accessories.

Which one of the following retail store is unlikely to use the complete human form mannequin?

• Jewellery store.

• Sports wear store.

• Fashion wear store.

• Winter clothes store.

“Flying the merchandise” is a technique for displaying

• apparel (e.g. tops, t-shirt, dress)

• furniture (e.g. sofa, dining table)

• household items (e.g. cups, frying pans)

• electrical appliance (e.g. fan, microwave)

What is the function of a bradawl?

• It is used for boring holes.

• It is used for quick repairs and fixes.

• It is used for changing plugs and fuses.

• It is used for removing panel pins and stubborn staples.