Lesson 3.4.1

3.4.1 Physical and non-physical markets Quiz: OCR Business, Unit 3

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. Which feature best defines a physical market compared to a non-physical market?

    • Algorithmic pricing
    • Global reach
    • Face-to-face interaction
    • 24/7 operating hours
  2. Which term describes a retailer that operates exclusively online without physical stores?

    • Franchise
    • Pure-play
    • Omnichannel
    • Clicks-and-bricks
  3. What is a major financial advantage for businesses operating in non-physical markets?

    • Guaranteed profit margins
    • Higher retail rents
    • Lower overhead costs
    • Lower digital fraud
  4. Which consumer behaviour involves inspecting products in a physical store then buying them online?

    • Panicking
    • Impulse buying
    • Showrooming
    • Webrooming
  5. What is the term for researching products online before purchasing them in a physical store?

    • Outsourcing
    • Webrooming
    • Crowdsourcing
    • Showrooming
  6. Which strategy combines both physical retail stores and an online presence?

    • Pure-play
    • Direct selling
    • Wholesaling
    • Clicks-and-bricks
  7. Which advantage do physical markets provide to consumers compared to non-physical markets?

    • 24/7 access
    • Immediate product ownership
    • Global price comparisons
    • Unlimited inventory choice
  8. What form of trading occurs when commercial transactions take place specifically via mobile devices?

    • M-commerce
    • B2B commerce
    • Direct mail
    • Physical retailing
  9. Which cost is typically higher for a business operating in a physical market?

    • Server maintenance
    • Digital marketing
    • Business rates
    • Website hosting
  10. Why might consumers prefer buying clothing in a physical market rather than online?

    • Tactile inspection
    • Broader product range
    • Cheaper delivery options
    • Lower travel costs
  11. What enables non-physical businesses to adjust prices instantly based on real-time market demand?

    • Penetration pricing
    • Dynamic pricing
    • Cost-plus pricing
    • Psychological pricing
  12. Which risk is specifically associated with selling goods through a non-physical market?

    • Cybersecurity breaches
    • High counter theft
    • Store property damage
    • High shoplifting rate
  13. An electronics store closes physical branches to sell solely online. Which model is it adopting?

    • Physical model
    • Franchise model
    • Pure-play model
    • Omnichannel model
  14. Which market type allows businesses to easily reach international customers without local physical stores?

    • Local market
    • Traditional market
    • Non-physical market
    • Physical market
  15. A customer buys groceries using a smartphone application. What type of market is this?

    • Wholesale market
    • Physical market
    • Commodity exchange
    • Non-physical market
  16. What main operational benefit do non-physical markets offer regarding operating hours?

    • Restricted Sunday hours
    • Bank holiday closures
    • Fixed trading hours
    • Continuous availability
  17. A bookshop opens an e-commerce website to complement its physical store. What is this called?

    • Omnichannel retailing
    • Niche retailing
    • Pure-play retailing
    • Offshore retailing
  18. A business trades components electronically with another business. What market interaction is this?

    • B2G physical
    • B2B non-physical
    • B2C physical
    • C2C physical
  19. What inventory strategy is easier for non-physical businesses using centralized distribution hubs?

    • Centralised stock holding
    • De-centralised store stock
    • High retail display
    • Over-the-counter stock
  20. What term describes removing intermediaries from the distribution channel when selling via non-physical markets?

    • Disintermediation
    • Diversification
    • Vertical integration
    • Reintermediation

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