CRE Question Bank 1
CRE Question Bank 1
Bank
Customer Relation Executive-Level-IV
QUESTION
CUSTOMER RELATION EXECUTIVE-LEVE -4
BANK
13. Which of the following words / phrase is not positive as perceived by most customers?
(a) Certainly
(b) You’re welcome
(c) I’ll do my best
(d) What I can do is...
14. Which of the following is most likely to help in calming an angry customer when face to
face?
(a) Crossing your arms
(b) Rapid nodding of the head
(c) Smiling
(d) Slow, deliberate nodding of the head
15. Workplace related injuries, illnesses and deaths impose costs upon?
(a) Employers
(b) Employees
(c) The community
(d) All of the above
16. What are the most common injuries in the hospitality industry?
(a) Sprains and strains
(b) Being hit by falling objects
(c) Sun-related injuries
(d) All of the above
17. When attempting to convince a potential buyer to purchase a product or service, the most
important aspect of the interaction is:
(a) Matching their perceived needs to potential solutions
(b) Giving as many of the features of the product or service as possible
(c) Finding out why they called us
(d) Offering the best deal
18.The act of reflecting back to a face to face customer certain meaningful body language signals
is known as:
(a) Mirroring and Matching
(b) Copying and Mimicking
(c) Reflecting and Marking
(d) Matching and Marking
19.Which of the following does not contribute to the image you project?
(a) Body language
(b) Choice of words
(c) Your specific job title
(d) Tone of voice
20. Which of the following statements most closely reflects your own view?
(a) I need to change my personality to match that of the customer
(b) I am never a ‘stressed-out’ customer, so why should I put up with difficult behaviour
from customers?
(c) The customer has a perfect right to be rude if necessary.
(d) In any given service or sales situation I can choose my own behaviour for the best
possible outcome.
21.A customer walks into the office and asks for the deadline to file a permit application. You do not
know the answer. It would be best for you to do which of the following?
(a).Tell the person what you think the answer might be.
(b).Refer the person to your supervisor.
(c).Say that you are not allowed to give out that information to the public.
(d). Inform the person that you don't know but will find out.
22. A person approaches you and tells you of many complaints he has about your department. You
should first:
(a). Assume that his is just blowing off steam and ignore his complaints.
(b).Check into the legitimacy of the complaints.
(c).Ask for advice from your supervisor on the best way to handle the person.
(d).Regard the complaints as accurate and take immediate steps to correct them.
23. Assume that you are taking a telephone message for a co-worker who is not in the office at the
time. Of the following, the LEAST important item to write on the message is the
(a).Length of the call.
(b).name of the caller
(c).time of the call
(d).telephone number of the caller
24. A customer has come into your office and submitted an application. When you give her some
more forms to complete, she complains about all the bureaucratic red tape that is slowing down
approval of her application. In which of the following ways should you respond to the customer?
(a).Simply be patient with her.
(b).Tell her the reasons why your office needs the information.
(c).Suggest that she can contact her state legislators if she wants to change the law.
(d).Say that you cannot process her application until all the forms have been completed.
25. What one of the following should not be a quality for team members to work cohesively?
(a) Communicate
(b) Support group member’s ideas
(c) Blaming others
(d) Getting involved
26. You overhear your boss giving a client the name of a person to contact for some information. You
know this person is no longer the one to reach for this information. The client is still in the office.
What, if anything, should you do?
(a).Do not get involved in the situation.
(b).Quickly take your boss aside and provide the correct name.
(c).Wait until the client leaves, and then provide your boss with the correct name.
(d). Give the individual the correct name, and explain that your boss was not aware of a different
person being responsible to provide the information.
27. You're helping a computer illiterate friend setup his Internet connection over the phone. He is just
not getting what you are trying to explain. How much time do you spend explaining it to him?
(a).I'd work with him for as long as it takes.
(b).10 minutes or so; I'd go through it once as quickly as possible and then hang up.
(c).About half an hour; I'd make sure he understands at least the basics.
(d).None at all; I'd get frustrated the first time he says "I don't understand
28. A person is telling you a story, but taking forever to get to the point. What do you do?
(a).I let him/her finish the story, without interrupting.
(b).I let him/her finish the story without interrupting, but can't help glancing at my watch.
(c ).I ask him/her to get to the point of the story.
(d).I interrupt by asking, "Does this story have a point?"
29. Your friend/co-worker starts to get on your nerves. What would be your most likely response?
(a).I would tell him/her right away that s/he is getting on my nerves because of X personality trait
that I don't like, and that s/he should leave me alone.
(b)I would hold it in as long as possible and then finally snap, telling him/her to get out of my face.
(c).I would avoid that person until s/he got the point that I need a break.
(d).I would explain that I am feeling overwhelmed with work/school/life and need a break from social
obligations to be by myself for a while.
(e).I would explain what is bothering me, and ask for some time to myself.
31. When conversing with clients who have a less extensive vocabulary (e.g. lower education level):
(a).I brush them off - I just wouldn't have the patience to carry on.
(b).I become very impatient and it's probably obvious.
(c).I become impatient and it may show.
(d).I may become impatient but I try not to let on.
(e).I adjust my speech to their level
32. When conversing with a person who takes forever to get to the point:
(a).I keep myself from finishing his/her sentences.
(b).I try not to finish his/her sentences but do not always succeed.
(c).I can't help finishing his/her sentences.
(d). I finish his/her sentences for
him/her
35. You are asked to push a particular viewpoint with a client. The request makes perfect business
sense but you happen to not believe in the particular notion you are to advocate. How do you
deal with the situation?
(a).Despite the intention to go ahead with the request, I just can't follow through with it.
(b).I will make an attempt and I will be convincing.
(c).I try to do my best to "pull it off".
(d). I "pull it off"effortlessly
36. What does the provision of security of people’s assets while at the workplace entail?
(a) Having all assets under lock and key
(b) Preventing theft, pilferage and damage of assets
(c) Issuing security badges and identity cards to all people at the workplace
(d) all of the above
(d)Mining the Web for blogs and discussion groups to obtain customer feedback.
39. You are a member of a work team whose goal is to improve the efficiency of the production
process. Your team is best described as:
(a) Goal-oriented.
(b) Production-oriented.
(c) Self-managed.
(d) Problem-solving.
(c) Self-managed.
(d) Problem-solving.
41. ____________ teams are employees from about the same hierarchical level, but from different
work areas, who come together to accomplish a task.
( a) Problem-solving
(b) Cross-functional
(c) Self-managed
(d) Work-related
43. Successful teams translate their _______ into specific, measurable, and realistic performance
goals.
(a) common purpose
(b) clear purpose
(c) knowledge
(d) roles
44. The strongest case for diversity on work teams centres around:
(a) bringing multiple perspectives to discussion and thus increasing unique solutions.
(b) quickly solving problems by eliminating ambiguity.
(c) the fact that complexity becomes a non-issue since the team is heterogeneous.
(d) the fact that miscommunication is unlikely to occur.
(e) eliminating confusion and miscommunication.
46. The challenge of creating teams is less demanding for management when teams are introduced
where employees have strong _________ values.
(a) competitive
(b) collectivist
(c) cooperative
(d) pluralistic
47 When designing reward systems for teams, it is best to encourage cooperative efforts rather than
____________ ones.
(a) individualistic
(b) collectivist
(c) cooperative
(d) competitive
48. Rumours would most likely flourish in situations where there is:
(a) planned and well communicated change.
(b) anxiety and ambiguity.
(c) strong leadership.
(d) an unimportant issue.
49. All of the following are suggestions for reducing the negative consequences of rumours except:
52. What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?
(a)An air-sprung seat
(b)Anti-lock brakes
(c)A collapsible steering wheel
(d)A properly adjusted head restraint
54. Name one thing you must do to make the workplace safe?
(a). Complain to customers about your workplace
(b). Tell your employer everything about your workmates
(c). Hide hazards to protect your friends’ job
(d). Use equipment and machines properly
56.From the following options, what is the best way to control hazards in the workplace?
(a). Replace the hazard for a less risky option
(b). Eliminate the hazard completely from the workplace
(c). Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
(d). Have rules to help people avoid hurting themselves
59.When working with hazardous substances in the automotive industry, you should:
(a). enter confined spaces slowly
(b). have relevant personal protective equipment nearby
62. Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:
(a). a person becomes part of an electric circuit
(b). a fatal shock occurs
(c). there is no earth leakage device
(d). a person is not wearing rubber-soled shoes
65. Work health and safety laws aim to make workplaces safer and:
(a). change attitudes to safety
(b). eliminate fatalities and prevent injury and disease in workplaces
(c). reduce the incidence of workplace bullying
(d). all of the above
66. Proactive methods a firm might use to assess customer satisfaction would include:
(a) visiting, calling, or mailing written surveys to clients
(b) setting up customer service helplines to receive customer complaints.
(c) offering gifts and reward points to appease a dissatisfied customer.
(d) monitoring Usenet and other Web discussion groups to track customer comments.
72) Which of the following is the best method of recovering customer goodwill?
(a) sending service people to conduct door-to-door surveys
(b) contacting the complaining customer as quickly as possible
(c) identifying prospective customers from the customer database
(d) customizing products according to individual customer need
73. The workers with the highest risk of sustaining an injury at work are:
(a)Young people.
(b)Mothers.
(c)Females.
(d) All of the Above
75. Examples of organisation induced factors that can result in stress are:
(a) Work overload and role conflict
(b) Unfamiliarity with new job.
(c) Lack of training, management and peer support.
(d) all of the above
79. ________ is the set of benefits a company promises to deliver its consumers to satisfy their
needs.
(a) An attribute
(b) Low pricing
(c) A money-back guarantee
(d) A value Proportion
80. To capture the full essence of customer relationship management, which of the following should
a marketing manager take into consideration?
(a) capturing a customer's lifetime value
(b) creating a sense of community surrounding a brand
(c) building overall customer equity
(d) owning customers for life
(e) all of the above
81. Which of the following has not contributed to the deeper, more interactive nature of today's
customer relationships?
(a) video sharing
(b) online social networks
(c) Web sites
(d) traditional advertising
(e) e-mail
86. Despite all the information you’ve given your client, he has his mind set on a mediocre
plan/product/strategy. He is happy about finally having made a decision, wants to finalize, and makes
a point telling you not to try talking him out of it. You think he is making a mistake but even your
manager says you should let it go. How do you deal with the situation?
(a).I tell him he is making a mistake
(b).I try convincing him to change his decision.
(c).I ask if he is certain he doesn’t want to think it over one last time.
(d).I resist the temptation to try changing his mind
(e).I recommend that he should take some time to think about it.
88. You get called into the manager’s office one morning to discuss a particular client you dealt with
the day before. How do you react?
(a).I’d be enthusiastic and would look forward to hearing about my performance.
(b).I’d be calm, but wonder whether he/she has good or bad news.
(c).I would get a little bit nervous and wonder whether he/she has bad news.
90. A colleague keeps handing into you documents with the same obvious errors. You have
repeatedly pointed out the problem to her, and she has vowed to be more careful…but to no avail.
How do you feel about it?
(a).It really frustrates me
(b).I get a bit annoyed.
(c).It doesn’t bother me at all
(d).It upsets me a lot.
91. When I am feeling distracted and someone is trying to speak to me, I am usually able t focus ____
of my attention on him or her.
a).None.
(b).A little bit.
(c).Some.
(d).Most.
(e).All.
92. As an administrative assistant, you have been training Mrs. W., who is not directly under your
supervision. She has not appeared to be particularly competent during the month she has been in her
position. You are explaining application procedures to a client when Mrs. W. interrupts to ask you a
question. You tell her you are busy with a client and will come to her office when you are through. In
a low voice, she begins to call you names and say bad things about the department. There are several
clients in the office in addition to the one you are working with. The supervisor doesn't appear to be
around. What should you do?
(a).Ignore her and continue to assist the client.
(b).Get on the phone and request assistance from a department administrator.
(c).Say, "Now Mrs. W., I said I'd be with you as soon as I could. Now please let me finish."
(d).Ask another employee to help the client while you escort Mrs. W. to a room away from the
public area
96.Which of the following does not send a positive message to a customer when entering a shop
floor?
(a) Greeting the customer at the entrance
(b)Understanding the need of the customer
(c) Assisting the customer to the right product
(d) Passing by the customer without greeting or offering help
97. Every store has safety guidelines and policy guidelines and specially merchandiser should have:
(a) hands on knowledge
on those policies
(b) should least bother
(c) should understand but has lesser value in job role
(d) All of the above
100. You see an elderly lady moving around searching for a product while others pushing her:
(a) You will ignore as you are attending to some other customer
(b) You will make fun of her situation with other colleagues
(c) You will walk to her or ask someone to assist her with the required product
(d) Non Of the above
1. C 2. B
3. B 4. D
5. B 6. D
7. D 8. D
9. D 10. A
11. A 12. C
13. D 14. A
15. D 16. D
17. B 18. D
19. D 20. B
21. C 22. A
23. D 24. D
25. C 26. C
27. D 28. D
29. D 30. B
31. D 32. A
33. A 34. D
35. A 36. D
37. C 38. B
39. D 40. D
41. D 42. E
43. B 44. B
45. A 46. D
47. B 48. C
49. C 50. D
51. D 52. D
53. A 54. D
55. A 56. A
57. E 58. D
59. B 60. E
61. E 62. D
63. A 64. E
65. B 66. E
67. A 68. C
69. C 70. A
71. B 72. E
73. C 74. C
75. C 76. A
77. D 78. A
79. B 80. A
81. B 82. E
83. D 84. D
85. B 86. D
87. A 88. D
89. A 90. B
91. B 92. D
93. D 94. A
95. B 96. C
97. A 98. C
99. B 100. C