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AMA PCM Exam - Topic 5 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for AMA's PCM exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following is true of a conventional marketing channel?

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Suggested Answer: E

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Amie
3 months ago
I think it does include different marketing systems, though.
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Octavio
3 months ago
Yup, each member just looks out for themselves.
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Melina
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds off to me.
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Sina
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's not a vertical marketing system!
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Denny
4 months ago
Conventional channels are all about individual goals, right?
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Freida
4 months ago
I vaguely recall that in a conventional channel, members don't really work together, so D sounds right, but I’m not completely confident.
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Xenia
4 months ago
I feel like I saw a question similar to this in practice, and it mentioned that one member has control, which could point to C being the answer.
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Chandra
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about vertical marketing systems being more integrated, which makes me think A is wrong.
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Willard
5 months ago
I think a conventional marketing channel is where each member acts in their own interest, so maybe D is correct?
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Haydee
5 months ago
Ah, I see. The key is that in a conventional channel, each member is focused on their own objectives, rather than acting in the best interest of the group. That makes sense.
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Franchesca
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. A conventional marketing channel is also known as a vertical marketing system, where one member has control over the others. I'll mark that one.
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Sabra
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm a bit confused by the wording of the options - I'll need to read through them carefully.
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Sonia
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about the characteristics of a conventional marketing channel, so I'll focus on the key differences between the options.
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Trinidad
5 months ago
Got it, this is straightforward. The correct answer is that a conventional marketing channel includes contractual, administered, and corporate systems. Time to move on to the next question.
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Rossana
5 months ago
Fstrim, got it. This is a pretty straightforward question, as long as you know the right command for managing SSD storage.
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Brynn
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The exhibit doesn't seem to provide a lot of context, and the question is pretty open-ended. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Georgeanna
5 months ago
This is a good question to test our understanding of vehicle-to-X communication. I'll review the options and think about the specific scenario described in the question to determine the best answer.
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Leslie
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky question on coupling. I'll need to think carefully about the different types of coupling and which ones are considered negative.
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Starr
10 months ago
I thought a conventional marketing channel was when you just hand out flyers on the street corner. You know, the old-fashioned 'shake your moneymaker' approach.
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Bette
10 months ago
B seems tempting, but I don't think that's quite right. Aren't conventional channels all about power imbalances, not cooperation? Maybe I've been watching too many 'Game of Thrones' episodes...
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Nydia
9 months ago
D) In this system, each member strives to satisfy its own objectives.
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Jennie
9 months ago
C) In this channel, one member has control over the others.
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Laquita
9 months ago
A) It is also known as a vertical marketing system.
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Dominque
10 months ago
D is the correct answer, for sure. In a conventional channel, each member has its own objectives, not the others' best interests. Gotta keep that in mind.
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Ammie
9 months ago
It's important to remember that each member in a conventional channel is working towards their own objectives.
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Anglea
9 months ago
Definitely, it's all about satisfying their own goals in a conventional marketing channel.
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Fidelia
10 months ago
That's right, in this system, everyone is looking out for themselves.
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Jade
10 months ago
I agree, D is the correct answer. Each member in a conventional channel is focused on their own objectives.
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Joaquin
10 months ago
I think the answer is E) It includes contractual, administered, and corporate marketing systems because it covers all types of conventional marketing channels.
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Sunshine
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D) In this system, each member strives to satisfy its own objectives.
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Nguyet
10 months ago
I think the answer is B) In this system, each member acts in the best interest of the other members.
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Nan
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be E) It includes contractual, administered, and corporate marketing systems.
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Delpha
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards E. Isn't a conventional marketing channel the same as a vertical marketing system? I think that covers all the different types.
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Isabelle
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. A conventional marketing channel is the same as a vertical marketing system.
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Corinne
9 months ago
User 1: I think E is correct. It includes all the different types of marketing systems.
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Lashandra
10 months ago
E) It includes contractual, administered, and corporate marketing systems.
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Eliz
10 months ago
A) It is also known as a vertical marketing system.
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Lorean
11 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's C - one member has control over the others. That's the definition of a conventional marketing channel, right?
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Antione
10 months ago
Yes, you are correct. It is C) In this channel, one member has control over the others.
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Ayesha
10 months ago
C) In this channel, one member has control over the others.
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Paris
10 months ago
B) In this system, each member acts in the best interest of the other members.
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Nickole
10 months ago
A) It is also known as a vertical marketing system.
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Adell
11 months ago
I agree with Laura, because in a conventional marketing channel, cooperation among members is key for success.
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Laura
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) In this system, each member acts in the best interest of the other members.
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