Distribution Quiz

Retailers are firms that sell directly to the public.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kind of bargain store is Walmart?

• Off-price store

• Gray market outlet

• Warehouse club

• Discount store

Convenience stores are food stores that offer convenient ________ and hours but stock a limited selection of goods.

Digital retailing is more of online retailing as sellers interact with the customers on digital platforms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Electronic retailing is more of online retailing as sellers interact with the customers on digital platforms.

Automatic vending machines are only available in public places (e.g. universities, dorms, parks)

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Automatic vending machines are availale both in public (universities, dorms, park, etc) and private (offices) spaces.

Which one is NOT a disadvantage of convenience stores?

• More variety

• High and no-bargained price

• Crime risk

Answer explanation

Less variety

What is a department store?

• A department store is a large retail establishment that offers a wide range of products organized into different departments.
• A department store is a place where only clothing items are sold.
• A department store is a small retail establishment that offers a limited range of products.
• A department store is a type of grocery store that specializes in fresh produce.

What is the difference between a bargain store and a specialty store?

• A bargain store offers products at lower prices and focuses on providing discounts and deals to customers, while a specialty store offers a specific range of products or services and focuses on providing a unique and specialized shopping experience.
• A bargain store offers a specific range of products or services and focuses on providing a unique and specialized shopping experience.
• A specialty store offers products at lower prices and focuses on providing discounts and deals to customers.
• A bargain store offers higher prices and focuses on providing luxury products to customers.

List the 5 most common ways of transporting goods.

• road, rail, air, water, pipeline
• car, bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades
• horse, camel, elephant, donkey, mule
• road, rail, air, water, animal

What is the cheapest form of transportation?

• Rail

• Pipeline

• Air

• Water