
Assessing Customers Needs
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- Q1A customer is reading the menu and has a confused look on his face. The server asks if everything is ok and he discovers that the customer is allergic to nuts. To make sure the customer does not have an allergic reaction, what should the server do?Ask the customer to describe what happens when he accidentally eats nuts so the server knows when to call for helpBring the customer back into the kitchen to talk to the chef about recipesOffer to show the customer food labels from any questionable menu itemFind out if the customer has ever eaten at the restaurant before30s
- Q2A customer decided to buy a television and wants the best value for her money. The associate works on commission. Which of the following should the associate do?Direct the customer to the show room to choose a televisionAsk another associate to help the customer decide which television best fits her needsDemonstrate a television that pays a high commission for the associateExplain to the customer the features of more than one television and the costs of each30s
- Q3A customer enters the store carrying a shopping list. Which of the following is the BEST dialogue to help gather information for the customers needs?“Are you having trouble finding anything on your shopping list?”“Do you need help finding anything on your shopping list?”“Wow, you have a lot to buy today!”“I see you have a long shopping list. What can I help you find?”30s
- Q4A customer seems to be browsing through your department. What would be the BEST approach to this customer?Leave the customer to his shopping as he seems to be doing fine on his ownWelcome him and offer to serve him whenever he is readyGreet him and point him towards sale merchandiseAcknowledge him and show him the new items that just arrived in the store30s
- Q5A customer approaches you at the customer service desk in a department store and complains about the quality of a product she purchased a week ago. After the customer finishes explaining the problem, what should the customer service associate do FIRST?Make promises of how you are going to fix the product and then follow throughOffer a discount on the customers next purchase to try to make the customer feel betterApologize to the customer and let her know that you are sorry she has been inconveniencedCall a supervisor so that the customer does not start to yell in front of other customers30s
- Q6When trying to reach a solution to a customer’s problem, what is the FIRST thing you should do?Apologize for the problemListen and gather more information about the productTake responsibility for the problemThank the customer for bringing the problem to your attention30s
- Q7You notice an elderly customer walking towards a display of washing machines. She tells you, “I just need something to wash my clothes.” Which one of the following do you think will MOST influence her choice of a machine?Wash capacityPriceColor and sizeEase of use30s
- Q8Which of the following is the BEST method to use when trying to determine a customer’s price considerations for making a purchase?Ask the customer how much he is looking to spend and only show the customer items in that price rangeStart with the most expensive items and work your way down as necessaryAsk questions about the quality he is interested in and his reasons for purchasingJudge the customer’s budget based on the other items in his shopping cart30s
- Q9A customer calls her cell phone company and says “I’m traveling for work, and I’m having problems accessing my voicemail.” What is the FIRST thing the customer service associate should do?Ask the customer if you can put her on hold while you check on the issueTell the customer that you will need to transfer her to another department in order to fix her voicemailAsk the customer her name and account information so you can access her accountTell the customer that if she is way from home, she probably cannot access her voicemail30s
- Q10A customer comes into a furniture store with a piece of fabric. She sees an associate in the sofa department and tells him she wants a chair to match the sofa in her living room. What should the associate do?Ask an associate who knows more about the choices of fabric to help the customerEscort her to the area where the chairs are and ask open-ended questions to clarify her needsTell her it will be difficult to match fabric because it appears to be several years oldTell her where the chairs are located and inform her about the wide variety of options available30s
- Q11You are currently helping a customer in a department store. A customer calls asking for warranty information on the high definition TV she just purchased. You do not work in the electronics department. How would you handle this request?Explain to the customer that the call was routed to the wrong department and connect her with an associate in the electronics departmentRecommend that she visits the company web site and look up the warranty informationTake a message and tell her that you will have the manager from the electronics department call her backTell her you are handling another customer, provide her the correct number of the electronics department, and ask her to call back30s
- Q12A customer walks into the store you are working and begins to tell you about all the items he needs. How can you BEST make sure that you have understood his requirements?Try to remember everything he says and then go and get what you think he needsWrite down a list of his items and then ask any necessary questions to clarify his needsAsk him to slow down and fully explain what it is he wantsInterrupt him so that you can go and get the first item he asked for30s
- Q13When customers state objections to your selling suggestions, which of the following are they doing?trying to narrow down and better understand their choicesconfirming that they do not know what they wanttelling you that you are not listeninggiving you an opportunity to overcome their objections30s
- Q14From the following options, when is the BEST time to get a manager involved with your customer?if a line is forming and you are due to go on breakWhen you have not been able to resolve a problem on your ownWhen you need help convincing a customer not to make a returnIf the customer approaches the counter and looks angry30s
- Q15It is a busy Saturday and there is a line of customers at the counter. Several associates are at lunch, leaving the store short staffed. You are at the cash register ringing up a sale and you look up to notice a customer enter the store and appear to be looking around for assistance. Which of the following should you do?Apologize to the new customer for being to busy and ask her to come back in half an hourBriefly excuse yourself from your customer, and offer a greeting to acknowledge the customer’s presenceCall to the back of the store and see if any other associates can come help you reduce the line of customersLet the customer at the counter know there are several associates taking lunch break at the moment30s