Advertising and Marketing Communication

Advertising concepts and types

134 Previous Year Questions from 2006–2025 · answers and explanations included

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134 of 134 questions
Question 1 of 134Original Question No.: 18Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Social advertising relates to the advertising of:

  1. Social leaders
  2. Socially relevant ideas
  3. Socialisation
  4. Social acceptability
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B. Socially relevant ideas

The keyed response is option 2, “Socially relevant ideas”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 2 of 134Original Question No.: 25Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

An opinion statement about an organisation or a product is known as:

  1. Dirty copy
  2. Spoof
  3. Spam
  4. Puffery
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D. Puffery

The keyed response is option 4, “Puffery”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 3 of 134Original Question No.: 18Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

The percentage-of-sales’ approach to advertising budgets ties budgeting to:

  1. last year’s sales
  2. anticipated sales of the year
  3. next year’s forecast sales
  4. Competitors’ sales
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C. next year’s forecast sales

The keyed response is option 3, “next year’s forecast sales”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 4 of 134Original Question No.: 28Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

Assertion (A): Surrogate advertising is a legitimate practice. Reason (R): Advertising provides information about the products.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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B. Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation

Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 5 of 134Original Question No.: 39Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

The sequence of mental states through which a buyer passes in purchasing and using a product is:

  1. Action-Reaction-Awareness - Interest - Desire
  2. Desire - Interest - Awareness - Action-Reaction
  3. Awareness - Interest - Desire-Action-Reaction
  4. Interest - Awareness - Desire - Action-Reaction
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C. Awareness - Interest - Desire-Action-Reaction

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Awareness - Interest - Desire-Action-Reaction. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 6 of 134Original Question No.: 7Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Advertising aimed at consumer promotions where a specific offer is made is known as:

  1. scheme advertising
  2. promotional advertising
  3. selective advertising
  4. focus advertising
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D. focus advertising

The keyed response is option 4, “focus advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 7 of 134Original Question No.: 9Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Impact impression is the degree of consumer reaction to:

  1. a product
  2. a service
  3. an advertisement
  4. an in-house offer
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C. an advertisement

The keyed response is option 3, “an advertisement”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 8 of 134Original Question No.: 31Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Assertion (A): Unlike mass communication, semiology prefers a microscopic approach. Reason (R): In semiology, the emphasis is on deconstruction of texts with surgical precision.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 9 of 134Original Question No.: 32Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Assertion (A): Mass Media have wider sets of responsibilities and obligations in a developing society. Reason (R): When the public service broadcasting is supported by commercial interests.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 10 of 134Original Question No.: 45Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Verify the compatibility of the statements to each other: (i) Retreat by Government has made new communications cartels possible. (ii) New technology has contributed to the media freedom. (iii) The Indian Press is heavily subsidised and hence, cannot criticise the Governments.

  1. (i) only
  2. (ii) only
  3. (i) and (ii) only
  4. (i), (ii) and (iii)
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B. (ii) only

The keyed response is option 2, “(ii) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 11 of 134Original Question No.: 46Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

A commercial message affects viewers’ receptivity through:

  1. churning of products
  2. felt emotions
  3. controversy
  4. highest ratings
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B. felt emotions

The keyed response is option 2, “felt emotions”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 12 of 134Original Question No.: 47Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

The best atmosphere for selling ultimately results in:

  1. safe numbers
  2. adventures
  3. good programmes
  4. complex issues
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B. adventures

The keyed response is option 2, “adventures”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 13 of 134Original Question No.: 10Asked in: June 2007 Paper II

Proofs of a full - colour advertisement printed in one colour at a time are called:

  1. monochrome proofs
  2. single colour proofs
  3. progressive proofs
  4. testing proofs
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C. progressive proofs

The keyed response is option 3, “progressive proofs”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 14 of 134Original Question No.: 13Asked in: June 2007 Paper II

Reader advertisement is set in:

  1. the news style
  2. the editorial style
  3. the feature style
  4. the letter style
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C. the feature style

The keyed response is option 3, “the feature style”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 15 of 134Original Question No.: 14Asked in: June 2007 Paper II

When the colours in an advertisement are out of line, they are described as:

  1. out of border
  2. out of justification
  3. out of relief
  4. out of register
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B. out of justification

The keyed response is option 2, “out of justification”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 16 of 134Original Question No.: 29Asked in: June 2007 Paper II

Assertion (A): The dominating trend in the contemporary media is that the brand manager decides what should appear and how, instead of professional in the media. Reason (R): This reflects the global trend in media management.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 17 of 134Original Question No.: 35Asked in: June 2007 Paper II

Assertion (A): In a consumer society, happiness is defined as a pleasure through spending. Reason (R): Because TV commercials sell products of various types and brands.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 18 of 134Original Question No.: 7Asked in: June 2008 Paper II

Theatre test is conducted to check the effects of a:

  1. Campaign
  2. Service
  3. Advertisement
  4. PR
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C. Advertisement

The keyed response is option 3, “Advertisement”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 19 of 134Original Question No.: 8Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

Specific requirements of the client in an ad compaign are called

  1. Preferences
  2. Must haves
  3. Definites
  4. Mandatories
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D. Mandatories

The keyed response is option 4, “Mandatories”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 20 of 134Original Question No.: 46Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

According to the author, what cannot dictate the content every minute on news channels?

  1. Planned approach
  2. Marketing constraints
  3. Unplanned approach
  4. Rural areas
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B. Marketing constraints

The keyed response is option 2, “Marketing constraints”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 21 of 134Original Question No.: 49Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

According to the author, which of the following has become a winning formula for the ratings game?

  1. Programming for rural areas
  2. Programming with upper class factor
  3. Marketing programming
  4. Cricket programming
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D. Cricket programming

The keyed response is option 4, “Cricket programming”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 22 of 134Original Question No.: 26Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

Assertion (A): Advertising messages tell us what the advertiser wants to say to the customers. Reason (R): The ad agency wants to convey the messages to its clients.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true
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C. (A) is true but (R) is false

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 23 of 134Original Question No.: 28Asked in: June 2009 Paper II

Assertion (A): Viewer fatigue resulted in change in the content of news programing. Reason (R): Proliferation of 24/7 news channels and increasing competition for advertising share has pushed the channels into sensationalising news.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 24 of 134Original Question No.: 2Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

Which of the following is an important factor in Prof. Noam Chomsky’s propaganda model?

  1. Ownership
  2. Advertising codes
  3. Self-regulation
  4. Regulatory environment
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B. Advertising codes

The keyed response is option 2, “Advertising codes”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 25 of 134Original Question No.: 16Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

The Gestalt theory in advertising signifies

  1. straight forwardness
  2. totality
  3. openness
  4. compactness
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B. totality

The keyed response is option 2, “totality”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 26 of 134Original Question No.: 32Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

Assertion (A): Subliminal advertising is rampant in Indian media and is unchecked. Reason (R): The self-regulatory mechanism in the form of code of ethics has proved ineffective.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 27 of 134Original Question No.: 17Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Assertion (A): Advertising has far reaching benefits. Reason (R): Because it reaches to the desired minds immediatly.

  1. (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  3. Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  4. (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.
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A. (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 28 of 134Original Question No.: 13Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Ear panels are

  1. Panel of experts from Journalism
  2. Panel of experts from Beautician course
  3. Advertisements on two sides of the Masthead of a newspaper
  4. Panel of experts from Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department
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C. Advertisements on two sides of the Masthead of a newspaper

The keyed response is option 3, “Advertisements on two sides of the Masthead of a newspaper”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 29 of 134Original Question No.: 45Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Match List – I (films) with List – II (directors) List – I (Films) List – II (Directors) (a) Sooraj Ka Satwaan Ghoda (i) M.S. Satyu (b) Drifters (ii) Andrei Tarkovsky (c) Solaris (iii) Shyam Benegal (d) Garam Hawa (iv) John Grierson Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
  2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  3. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
  4. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
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B. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 30 of 134Original Question No.: 46Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

One of the controversial research about advertising on children is

  1. Advertising help manipulating them
  2. Selling of Food
  3. Selling of Clothes
  4. Push Polling
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A. Advertising help manipulating them

The keyed response is option 1, “Advertising help manipulating them”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 31 of 134Original Question No.: 8Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

The news media’s primary responsibility to its audience is to provide truthful and accurate information in support of

  1. anti-establishment movements
  2. understanding news values that influence media decisions
  3. Advertising campaigns for establishing brand names
  4. Governmental policies of revenue generation
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B. understanding news values that influence media decisions

The keyed response is option 2, “understanding news values that influence media decisions”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 32 of 134Original Question No.: 11Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

When media consumers search for knowledge as a motive, the need becomes

  1. biased
  2. selective
  3. affective
  4. cognitive
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D. cognitive

The keyed response is option 4, “cognitive”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 33 of 134Original Question No.: 36Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

According to a survey, advertisements published by women’s magazines were _______ women.

  1. conferring status to
  2. commoditizing
  3. promoting employment of
  4. ethicising
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B. commoditizing

The keyed response is option 2, “commoditizing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 34 of 134Original Question No.: 37Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

An economy dependent upon selling and purchasing goods and services besides advertising to create a climate of purchases is supposed to promote:

  1. brand names
  2. sale society
  3. consumer culture
  4. advertising environment
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C. consumer culture

The keyed response is option 3, “consumer culture”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 35 of 134Original Question No.: 59Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Assertion (A): The editors have lost out to the commercial influence within the newspapers. Reason (R): Existence of “newswhole” is the reason for that.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 36 of 134Original Question No.: 29Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

The advertising medium that has the advantage of high selectivity, immediacy and low cost is

  1. Newspaper
  2. Direct Mail
  3. Radio
  4. Online
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D. Online

The keyed response is option 4, “Online”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 37 of 134Original Question No.: 39Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

When the frames of a TV commercial are shown to a select group of samples to get their opinion, it is called

  1. An Attitude test
  2. A Starch test
  3. A Bruzzone test
  4. A Persuasion test
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C. A Bruzzone test

The keyed response is option 3, “A Bruzzone test”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 38 of 134Original Question No.: 48Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

A broadcast commercial produced for the purpose of demonstration is identified as

  1. trial commercial
  2. exhibition commercial
  3. model spot
  4. speculation spot
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D. speculation spot

The keyed response is option 4, “speculation spot”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 39 of 134Original Question No.: 60Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Assertion (A): Every year a large number of new brands fail and thus die. Reason (R): Brands survive only when they have functional value.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 40 of 134Original Question No.: 27Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

A rate of decline in response to advertisements is called

  1. Response decay
  2. Staggered response
  3. Response downturn
  4. Response entropy
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A. Response decay

The keyed response is option 1, “Response decay”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 41 of 134Original Question No.: 29Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

Publishing or telecasting controversial advertisements is a

  1. PR tactic
  2. Political stunt
  3. Non-commercial strategy
  4. Mindless Act
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A. PR tactic

The keyed response is option 1, “PR tactic”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 42 of 134Original Question No.: 30Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

Scheme advertising aims at _________ promotion.

  1. Institutional
  2. Creative
  3. Internal
  4. Consumer
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D. Consumer

The keyed response is option 4, “Consumer”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 43 of 134Original Question No.: 31Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

Theme advertisements normally contain

  1. Discount data
  2. Emotional appeal
  3. Investment information
  4. Colourful slang
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B. Emotional appeal

The keyed response is option 2, “Emotional appeal”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 44 of 134Original Question No.: 32Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

The principal feature of marketing communication

  1. Surplus-demand
  2. Product life
  3. Hidden prices
  4. Two-way communication
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D. Two-way communication

The keyed response is option 4, “Two-way communication”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 45 of 134Original Question No.: 33Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

The number of agate lines of advertising printed in a specific period is known as

  1. Linage
  2. Kerning
  3. Label head
  4. Jim dash
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A. Linage

The keyed response is option 1, “Linage”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 46 of 134Original Question No.: 11Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Vox props in telecasts are mostly

  1. Studio based
  2. Field based
  3. Character-generated
  4. Advertiser-oriented
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B. Field based

The keyed response is option 2, “Field based”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 47 of 134Original Question No.: 22Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956 emphasise

  1. prevention of dissemination of publications harmful to young people.
  2. encouragement to young people to contribute to publication of literature
  3. prevent young people from advertising their products.
  4. security of young people from violence.
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A. prevention of dissemination of publications harmful to young people.

The keyed response is option 1, “prevention of dissemination of publications harmful to young people.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 48 of 134Original Question No.: 37Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Puffery normally contains a statement of

  1. Facts
  2. Opinion
  3. Neutrality
  4. Contrasts
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B. Opinion

The keyed response is option 2, “Opinion”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 49 of 134Original Question No.: 30Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

A media Moghul, Ted Turner, started his career from

  1. television anchoring
  2. radio broadcasting
  3. print journalism
  4. outdoor advertising
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D. outdoor advertising

The keyed response is option 4, “outdoor advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 50 of 134Original Question No.: 42Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

When products are sold using designs drawn from media products, it is called

  1. promotional sales
  2. media promotion
  3. character merchandising
  4. mediated selling
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C. character merchandising

The keyed response is option 3, “character merchandising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 51 of 134Original Question No.: 43Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Product advertising over a small area without damaging national investment is known as

  1. product test
  2. micro advertising
  3. pilot advertising
  4. test marketing
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D. test marketing

The keyed response is option 4, “test marketing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 52 of 134Original Question No.: 44Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Responses of readers to a published advertisement result in

  1. purchasing power
  2. preference power
  3. pulling power
  4. promotion power
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C. pulling power

The keyed response is option 3, “pulling power”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 53 of 134Original Question No.: 45Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Direct mail advertising is often referred to as

  1. personal selling
  2. mail order
  3. junk mail
  4. postal advertising
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C. junk mail

The keyed response is option 3, “junk mail”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 54 of 134Original Question No.: 46Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Which newspaper carried an advertisement in 1875 announcing presentation of a farce named “Lamentations of Bhart Mata with her children”.

  1. Kesari
  2. The Tribune
  3. Amrit Bazar Patrika
  4. The Times of India
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C. Amrit Bazar Patrika

The keyed response is option 3, “Amrit Bazar Patrika”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 55 of 134Original Question No.: 47Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Placing two versions of an advertisement in the same issue of a newspapers or magazine is known as

  1. play back audit
  2. intention scale
  3. post-test
  4. split-run test
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D. split-run test

The keyed response is option 4, “split-run test”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 56 of 134Original Question No.: 49Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Who is the author of the book, ‘Define Advertising Goals for Measured Advertising Results’?

  1. David Ogilvy
  2. Green Rosenburg
  3. Philip Kotler
  4. R.H. Colley
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D. R.H. Colley

The keyed response is option 4, “R.H. Colley”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 57 of 134Original Question No.: 50Asked in: September 2013 Paper II

Which Committee was constituted in 1991 to examine and recommend ways and means to win over advertisers to Doordarshan?

  1. Rangnathan Committee
  2. Chanda Committee
  3. B.G. Verghese Committee
  4. Mahalik Committee
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D. Mahalik Committee

The keyed response is option 4, “Mahalik Committee”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 58 of 134Original Question No.: 22Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Using existing structure in public spaces in advertising is known as

  1. On line Advertising
  2. Bauner Advertising
  3. Transit Advertising
  4. Ambient Advertising
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D. Ambient Advertising

The keyed response is option 4, “Ambient Advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 59 of 134Original Question No.: 27Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Advertising that “ambushes” the viewer is called

  1. Classified Display Advertising
  2. Institutional Advertising
  3. Online Advertising
  4. Unconventional Advertising
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D. Unconventional Advertising

The keyed response is option 4, “Unconventional Advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 60 of 134Original Question No.: 54Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

Assertion (A): Advertisements do not yield the desired effect for many brands/products. Reason (R): The pre-tests and pilot tests for advertisements are done in artificial surrounding, hence, the effectiveness cannot be determined. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 61 of 134Original Question No.: 43Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

The commercial business house, Procter and Gamble, funded the first audio-visual

  1. Documentary programmes
  2. Dramas
  3. Soap operas
  4. Musicals
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C. Soap operas

The keyed response is option 3, “Soap operas”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 62 of 134Original Question No.: 58Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

Assertion (A): The advertising industry in India has of late acquired international character. Reason (R): The collaborative arrangements with big multinational advertising agencies have brought them a global competitive edge. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 63 of 134Original Question No.: 13Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

The cultural and creative media products are referred to as __________.

  1. virtual power
  2. economic power
  3. horse power
  4. soft power
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D. soft power

The keyed response is option 4, “soft power”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 64 of 134Original Question No.: 36Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

Advertising reflects the ideology of __________.

  1. consumers
  2. regulators
  3. publicists
  4. market-place
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D. market-place

The keyed response is option 4, “market-place”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 65 of 134Original Question No.: 39Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

A document that outlines the message strategy decisions behind an individual advertisement is known as __________.

  1. creative concept
  2. creative platform
  3. creative synopsis
  4. creative document
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B. creative platform

The keyed response is option 2, “creative platform”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 66 of 134Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

A single frame of a commercial that summarises the core message is labelled as __________.

  1. gist
  2. basic themes
  3. canned copy
  4. key frame
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D. key frame

The keyed response is option 4, “key frame”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 67 of 134Original Question No.: 43Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

An advertising scheduling pattern that has a period of intensified activity is popularly called

  1. experimental schedule
  2. flight
  3. intensive burst
  4. focussed campaign
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B. flight

The keyed response is option 2, “flight”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 68 of 134Original Question No.: 52Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

Assertion (A): FM radio in India is an urban phenomenon. Reason (R): Lack of advertising revenue is one of the major reasons for the present flux in FM broadcasting in India. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 69 of 134Original Question No.: 7Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

In the organic model of development, the beneficiaries become:

  1. listeners
  2. viewers
  3. communicators
  4. consumers
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C. communicators

The keyed response is option 3, “communicators”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 70 of 134Original Question No.: 17Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

In the case of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Vs. Cricket Association of Bengal, the Supreme Court judgement led to:

  1. censorship of foreign journals
  2. freeing electronic media from government monopoly
  3. imposition of surcharge on media advertisements
  4. restriction of media coverage of cricket matches
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B. freeing electronic media from government monopoly

The keyed response is option 2, “freeing electronic media from government monopoly”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 71 of 134Original Question No.: 30Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

The test that involves placing two versions of an advertisements in the same issue of newspaper is called:

  1. Split-run test
  2. Gall-up-Robinson impact test
  3. Daniel-starch test
  4. Perlson-Influence test
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A. Split-run test

The keyed response is option 1, “Split-run test”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 72 of 134Original Question No.: 32Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

When a set of commercials or announcements is to be written and if it generates a lengthy copy, it is called:

  1. donut copy
  2. core copy
  3. modulated copy
  4. open copy
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A. donut copy

The keyed response is option 1, “donut copy”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 73 of 134Original Question No.: 33Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

Aerial advertising is a form of:

  1. print media
  2. in-house advertising
  3. electronic advertising
  4. out-door advertising
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D. out-door advertising

The keyed response is option 4, “out-door advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 74 of 134Original Question No.: 73Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

What is the purpose of car advertisements?

  1. Persuasion
  2. Repair
  3. Limited view
  4. Attractiveness
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A. Persuasion

The keyed response is option 1, “Persuasion”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 75 of 134Original Question No.: 74Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

What is the use of ritual perspective?

  1. Buying a product
  2. Sharing beliefs
  3. Maintaining silence
  4. Effectiveness
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B. Sharing beliefs

The keyed response is option 2, “Sharing beliefs”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 76 of 134Original Question No.: 29Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Gatekeeping in newspapers is usually associated with

  1. views
  2. news
  3. features
  4. advertisements
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B. news

The keyed response is option 2, “news”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 77 of 134Original Question No.: 58Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Assertion (A): The union government can curtail the space available in a newspaper for advertisement. Reason (R): Though the intention is to ‘prevent unfair competition, it cannot be done by reducing the circulation of a group of newspapers’. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 78 of 134Original Question No.: 70Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Match the following: List – I (Common Organisational Codes) List – II (Organisation / Entities) a. dotcom i. Organisation established by international treaties b. dotnet ii. reserved for accredited, professionals and related entities c. dotPro iii. refers to a network (most of these belong to ISPs) d. dotint iv. indicates commercial site Codes: a b c d

  1. i iii ii iv
  2. iv iii ii i
  3. iii ii i iv
  4. i ii iv iii
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B. iv iii ii i

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: iv iii ii i. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 79 of 134Original Question No.: 20Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

The organic model of policy making for development prefers

  1. Exclusive mass media
  2. Advertising
  3. Event management
  4. Integrated media
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D. Integrated media

The keyed response is option 4, “Integrated media”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 80 of 134Original Question No.: 41Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Fleishman Hillard is an agency for

  1. Advertising
  2. Public Relations
  3. Book Publishing
  4. Commercial feature films production
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B. Public Relations

The keyed response is option 2, “Public Relations”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 81 of 134Original Question No.: 66Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Match the following: List – I List – II (Author) (Concept) (a) McLuhan (i) advertising can help create a relationship between a person and a product. (b) Doyle Dane Bernbach (ii) is the way it is. (c) Barry Day (iii) the rear view mirror mentality. (d) Walter Cronkite (iv) attitude an advertiser took towards its product. Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
  2. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  3. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
  4. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
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B. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 82 of 134Original Question No.: 67Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Match the following: List – I List – II (Brand) (Tag Line) (a) Nivea Men (i) Innovation for a better life (b) GON (ii) Go solo (c) Hotstar (iii) Lets live limitless (d) LG (iv) It starts with you Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
  2. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
  3. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
  4. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
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A. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 83 of 134Original Question No.: 75Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

Which societies do not support truth-seeking journalism?

  1. Modern democracy
  2. Authoritarian
  3. Self-government
  4. Commercial organizations
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B. Authoritarian

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Question 84 of 134Original Question No.: 39Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Which of the following are online advertisement methods through which advertisers attempt to drive traffic to Internet sites?

  1. Banner
  2. CPM
  3. SEO
  4. CPC
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C. SEO

The keyed response is option 3, “SEO”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 85 of 134Original Question No.: 45Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

A good brand advertisement concentrates on

  1. Multiple selling ideas
  2. Two selling ideas
  3. One selling idea
  4. Scattered selling ideas
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C. One selling idea

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Question 86 of 134Original Question No.: 46Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

A special offer to the consumer contained in the body copy of an advertisement is identified as

  1. Extra offer
  2. Extended offer
  3. Buried offer
  4. Creative offer
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C. Buried offer

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Question 87 of 134Original Question No.: 47Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Advertising is an activity that stands for the ideology of

  1. power politics
  2. social control
  3. narcissism
  4. market place
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D. market place

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Question 88 of 134Original Question No.: 49Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

The amount of money allocated for the promotion of a brand is called

  1. Promotion spend
  2. Advertising appropriation
  3. Exposure expense
  4. Advertising allocation
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B. Advertising appropriation

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Question 89 of 134Original Question No.: 64Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Find out the correct sequence of following newspapers:

  1. India Gazette, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald
  2. Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald, India Gazette
  3. India gazette, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser
  4. Bombay Herald, Bengal Journal, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, India Gazette
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A. India Gazette, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: India Gazette, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 90 of 134Original Question No.: 68Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

Match the following: List – I (Brand) List – II (Tag line) (a) Phillips LED lights (i) Your journey our passion (b) Skoda (ii) Go further (c) Ford (iii) Its simply clever (d) Bridgestone Tyres (iv) Innovation and You Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
  2. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
  3. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
  4. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
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A. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 91 of 134Original Question No.: 33Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

The media that has been facing decline in advertising revenue in the Western world is:

  1. Newspaper industry
  2. Radio
  3. Television
  4. Google
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A. Newspaper industry

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Question 92 of 134Original Question No.: 35Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

In the commercial world, Public Relations and Advertising are associated with:

  1. Propaganda
  2. Marketing
  3. Diplomacy
  4. Secret service
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B. Marketing

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Question 93 of 134Original Question No.: 39Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Banner advertisement is a type of:

  1. Outdoor Advertising
  2. Interactive Advertising
  3. Corporate Advertising
  4. Paid Advertising
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B. Interactive Advertising

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Question 94 of 134Original Question No.: 41Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Social marketing theory is essentially ________.

  1. Content - dominated
  2. Source - dominated
  3. Receiver - dominated
  4. Channel - dominated
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B. Source - dominated

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Question 95 of 134Original Question No.: 42Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

refers to the number of billboards used for an advertisement.

  1. Cumes
  2. Counter boards
  3. Facings
  4. Deckers
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C. Facings

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Question 96 of 134Original Question No.: 43Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Who commands higher advertising prices globally for now?

  1. Digital music
  2. Digital news
  3. Digital video
  4. Television
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A. Digital music

The keyed response is option 1, “Digital music”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 97 of 134Original Question No.: 44Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Transition from one scene to another in a TV commercial is referred to as:

  1. Movement
  2. Linkage
  3. Bridge
  4. Run - in
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C. Bridge

The keyed response is option 3, “Bridge”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 98 of 134Original Question No.: 56Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Assertion (A): In the present day democracy, the rights and duties of publics to communicate has become less acceptable. Reason (R): Because of commercialisation and professionalisation, media viewpoints of others are of little consequence in media content selection. Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 99 of 134Original Question No.: 60Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Assertion (A): Print media is less socially responsible than the electronic media. Reason (R): Because the electronic media depend heavily on commercial revenue and as such they have to protect their commercial interests. Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 100 of 134Original Question No.: 25Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

During the period of internal emergency 1975-77, the union government’s control of advertisement distribution was challenged at the Calcutta High Court by:

  1. The Statesman
  2. The Jugantar
  3. The Telegraph
  4. The Anand Bazar Patrika
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A. The Statesman

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Question 101 of 134Original Question No.: 26Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

The main objective of national advertising is to establish __________ of the product in the consumer mind.

  1. the distributor
  2. the reach
  3. the value
  4. the ethicality
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C. the value

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Question 102 of 134Original Question No.: 27Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

After the introductory stage, the advertising spiral moves towards:

  1. the retentive stage
  2. the new pioneering stage
  3. the competitive stage
  4. the rejection stage
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C. the competitive stage

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Question 103 of 134Original Question No.: 41Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

The main aim of narrowcasting is to:

  1. Expand the geographical reach
  2. Serve niche’s audience
  3. Access more advertisements
  4. Increase entertainment component
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B. Serve niche’s audience

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Question 104 of 134Original Question No.: 49Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Media freedom should reconcile with:

  1. Political power
  2. Advertiser’s influence
  3. People’s arrogance
  4. Society’s collective interests
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D. Society’s collective interests

The keyed response is option 4, “Society’s collective interests”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 105 of 134Original Question No.: 76Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Find out the correct chronological order of the following media organizations.

  1. Indian Society of Advertisers - Advertising Council of India - Public Relations Society of India - Audit Bureau of Circulation.
  2. Advertising Council of India - Audit Bureau of Circulation - Public Relations Society of India - Indian Society of Advertisers.
  3. Public Relations Society of India - Audit Bureau of Circulation - Indian Society of Advertisers - Advertising Council of India.
  4. Audit Bureau of Circulation - Indian Society of Advertisers - Public Relations Society of India - Advertising Council of India.
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D. Audit Bureau of Circulation - Indian Society of Advertisers - Public Relations Society of India - Advertising Council of India.

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Audit Bureau of Circulation - Indian Society of Advertisers - Public Relations Society of India - Advertising Council of India.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 106 of 134Original Question No.: 77Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Identify the correct chronological order of establishment of advertising agencies of the following:

  1. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Mudra Communications, FCB-Ulka Advertising.
  2. Mudra Communications, FCB-Ulka Advertising, Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd.
  3. FCB-Ulka Advertising, Mudra Communications, Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc.
  4. Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, FCB-Ulka Advertising, Mudra Communications.
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D. Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, FCB-Ulka Advertising, Mudra Communications.

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, FCB-Ulka Advertising, Mudra Communications.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 107 of 134Original Question No.: 13Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Which one of the following is beyond the functions of advertising from the advertiser's perspective?

  1. Creating a brand image
  2. Persuading people
  3. Selling the product
  4. Provide product and brand information
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C. Selling the product

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Question 108 of 134Original Question No.: 14Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

In advertising strategy, which one of the following has a direct bearing on the creative strategy and the media strategy?

  1. The name of the product
  2. The target audience
  3. The logo
  4. The advertising copy
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B. The target audience

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Question 109 of 134Original Question No.: 16Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Traditionally, what is the major objective of most marketing programmes?

  1. To remove the competitive brand from the market
  2. To sell a product, service or idea
  3. To persuade people to invest in a product el a)
  4. To create awareness about the owners of the compan
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B. To sell a product, service or idea

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Question 110 of 134Original Question No.: 17Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

The commercial content in‘mass media is often referred to as

  1. Dominant code
  2. Conflict content
  3. Noise
  4. Test information
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C. Noise

The keyed response is option 3, “Noise”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 111 of 134Original Question No.: 18Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

The performance based advertising is specific to

  1. Print
  2. Online
  3. Radio
  4. Television
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B. Online

The keyed response is option 2, “Online”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 112 of 134Original Question No.: 20Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Advertising sensitive issues like AIDS and environmental awareness fall under

  1. Vision campaign
  2. Corporate strategy
  3. Industrial promotion
  4. Corporate social responsibility
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D. Corporate social responsibility

The keyed response is option 4, “Corporate social responsibility”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 113 of 134Original Question No.: 27Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Creating a perceived differénce in the minds of consumers betweenian organization's brand vis-a-vis competition is called

  1. Product strategy
  2. Product placement
  3. Product differentiation
  4. Product identification
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C. Product differentiation

The keyed response is option 3, “Product differentiation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 114 of 134Original Question No.: 41Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

From the sales angle, a good and effective advertisement should A. Disregard correctness B. Produce disaffection C. Create prejudice against competitors D. Attract attention E. Arouse curiosity F. Transmit a congenial message Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A, B and C only
  2. B, C and E only
  3. C, D and E only
  4. D, E and F only
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D. D, E and F only

The keyed response is option 4, “D, E and F only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 115 of 134Original Question No.: 43Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

In advertising, the credibility of the source is judged on two dimensions. They are: A. Parallel dimension B. Cognitive dimension C. Access dimension D. Affective dimension Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A and B only
  2. B and D only
  3. B and C only
  4. A and C only
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B. B and D only

The keyed response is option 2, “B and D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 116 of 134Original Question No.: 53Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Development of underdevelopment is described as a A. Capitalist expansion B. Zero-sum proposition C. Core-periphery relations D. Political compulsion E. Ideological divide F. By product of media dependency Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B and D only
  2. A, C and E only
  3. A, B and C only
  4. D, E and F only
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C. A, B and C only

The keyed response is option 3, “A, B and C only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 117 of 134Original Question No.: 72Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Match List I with List Il List | List Il Element Description A. Puffery |, Public Relations B. Pseudo-Event ll. Advertising C. Name-calling Ill. Informal communication D. Grapevine IV. Propaganda Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A4-1V,B-1,C- Il, D-Ill
  2. A-II,B-1il,C-IV, D-1
  3. A-1I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill
  4. A-I,B-I,C-1, D-IV
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C. A-1I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-1I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 118 of 134Original Question No.: 18Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Which type of advertising is "Point of Sale"?

  1. Mobile Advertising
  2. Transport Advertising
  3. Direct Advertising
  4. Window Display Advertising
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C. Direct Advertising

The keyed response is option 3, “Direct Advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 119 of 134Original Question No.: 43Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

In the constitutional assembly, the Anglo Indian and Parsis were represented by: A. Rajendra Prasad B. Sarojini Naidu C. Frank Anthony D. H.P. Modi E. Abdul Kalam Azad Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Cand D only
  2. Aand D only
  3. D and E only
  4. E and A only
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A. Cand D only

The keyed response is option 1, “Cand D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 120 of 134Original Question No.: 56Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Good Advertisement is expected to build relationship with whom? A. The Buyer B. The Brand C. The Advertiser D. The Loyal Customer E. The Retailor Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, E and B only
  2. A, B and D only
  3. A, D and C only
  4. B, Eand D only
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B. A, B and D only

The keyed response is option 2, “A, B and D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 121 of 134Original Question No.: 62Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

According to Needs theory in Advertising, most commonly identified needs are A. Popularity B. Anger C. Achievement D. Laugh E. Novelty Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B, C only
  2. A, C, E only
  3. C, D, E only
  4. B,C, E only
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B. A, C, E only

The keyed response is option 2, “A, C, E only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 122 of 134Original Question No.: 84Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Write the correct sequence of Television events. A. SITE programme started. B. Regular service started in Delhi. C. Commercial TV commenced D. INSAT 1A became operational E. Terrestrial Transmission started Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B, D, C, E
  2. B, A, C, E, D
  3. C, D, A, B, E
  4. B, C, E, D, A
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B. B, A, C, E, D

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: B, A, C, E, D. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 123 of 134Original Question No.: 88Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Given below are two statements: StatementI: Kuleshov effect theory proposed by Russian film theorist Lev Kuleshov says that a single shot can be given a different interpretation when shown next to another one. Statement II: Those who already are knowledgeable receive more benefit from the media and new information technologies than those who are not. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
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A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

The keyed response is option 1, “Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 124 of 134Original Question No.: 13Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Avoiding Commercials while videotaping by using the pause button, known

  1. Zipping
  2. Zapping
  3. Zimes
  4. Admonition
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B. Zapping

The keyed response is option 2, “Zapping”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 125 of 134Original Question No.: 29Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Total coverage by television and radio of a given geographic area is

  1. Blank Coverage
  2. National Coverage
  3. Zero Coverage
  4. Blanket Coverage
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D. Blanket Coverage

The keyed response is option 4, “Blanket Coverage”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 126 of 134Original Question No.: 69Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Match List | with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-ll,B-Ill,C-IV,D-
  2. A-Ill, B—1,C-Il,D-IV
  3. A-II,B-1, C-IV, D-Ill
  4. A-Ill,B-IV,C-ll,D-
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C. A-II,B-1, C-IV, D-Ill

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-II,B-1, C-IV, D-Ill. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 127 of 134Original Question No.: 82Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Arrange the following feature in Pinterest in chronologically ascending order A. Beginning of ‘Visual Search' function B. Beginning of advertisement in the form of ‘Pracharit Pin' C. Beginning of ‘Idea Pins' feature D. Permission for search with images in place of words E. Beginning of ‘Today' Tab on Home feed Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. B,A,D,C,E
  2. B,D, A, E, C
  3. A,B,C,D,E
  4. A,C,D,B,E
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B. B,D, A, E, C

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: B,D, A, E, C. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 128 of 134Original Question No.: 85Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Identify the chronological sequence of following periods of advertising history A. pre-print and initial printing period B. Expansion period of advertising C. Scientific development of advertising D. Modern period of advertising E. Fully commercial and Ultra Modern Period of advertising Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A,D,C,B,E
  2. D,B,C,A,E
  3. B, A, D, C, E
  4. A,B,C,D,E
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D. A,B,C,D,E

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: A,B,C,D,E. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 129 of 134Original Question No.: 86Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Digital Media technologies can be seen as being socially shaped prior to use Reason R: The popularization of a technology in commercial societies implies design motivated by profit In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation A
  2. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A
  3. Ais correct but R is not correct
  4. Ais not correct but R is correct
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B. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A

Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 130 of 134Original Question No.: 35Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

‘News is something somebody somewhere doesn't want printed. All the rest is Advertising'. This statement is attributed to:

  1. Lord North cliffe
  2. Tom Wolfe
  3. Bill Rosenthiel
  4. M.V. Kamath
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A. Lord North cliffe

The keyed response is option 1, “Lord North cliffe”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 131 of 134Original Question No.: 53Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Identify the correct order of an Advertising campaign. (A) Developing a creactive strategy (B) Establishing short term and long term objectives (C) Selecting appropriate media (D) Creating message (E) Outlining a plan to measure the outcome Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (D), (B), (©), (A), (E)
  2. (D), (©), (B), (E), (A)
  3. (A), (B), (D), (©), (BE)
  4. (B), (A), (D), (©), (B)
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D. (B), (A), (D), (©), (B)

The keyed response is option 4, “(B), (A), (D), (©), (B)”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 132 of 134Original Question No.: 65Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Bait-and-switch advertising occurs when the advertised goods and service are: (A) Not reached to the market (B) withdrawn from the market (C) and duplicates are supplied (D) and substitutes are put in place (E) Over supplied in the market Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (B) and (D) only
  2. (A) and (C) only
  3. (E) and (D) only
  4. © only
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A. (B) and (D) only

The keyed response is option 1, “(B) and (D) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 133 of 134Original Question No.: 7Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

a s ee Arrange the following in correct sequence beginning from the first: A. The Internet Advertising Agency Double click founded B. Benjamin Franklin sells ad space in the Pennsylvania gazette C. Establishment of the American Advertising Agencies D. Tobacco Ads banned from TV in United States E. Federal Trade Commission is established to monitor advertising practices Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. E,C,B,D,A
  2. -B, E,' CDA
  3. C,D,E, BA
  4. B,D, A, C,E
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B. -B, E,' CDA

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: -B, E,' CDA. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.

Question 134 of 134Original Question No.: 79Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

g ss 2 ‘ Which was the first modern advertising agency established for advertisers?

  1. J. Walter Thompson
  2. Ogilvy & Mather
  3. N.W. Ayer & Son
  4. Young and Rubican
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C. N.W. Ayer & Son

The keyed response is option 3, “N.W. Ayer & Son”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

References

  1. Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2007 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; December 2009 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; September 2013 Paper II; December 2014 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; January 2017 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
  2. Ogilvy, David. Ogilvy on Advertising.
  3. Geskey, Ronald D., Sr. Media Planning & Buying in the 21st Century: Integrating Traditional & Digital Media.
  4. University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.