Sample Test for the post of Visual Merchandiser
1) According to you, challenges of visual merchandising include:
a) long hours, opinionated colleagues and public, tight deadlines
b) low budget, unsupportive management, understaffing
c) holiday hours, insufficient signage, insufficient studio space
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
2) Skills one needs to move from a junior to senior visual merchandising role are
a) communication and managerial skills
b) budget management
c) window concept development
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
3) The three key players in store design are:
a) visual merchandiser, interior designer, architect
b) operations manager, visual merchandiser, architect
c) buyer, visual merchandiser, interior designer
d) buyer, store manager, visual merchandiser
e) operations manager, visual merchandiser, architect
4) Which traditional department store retailer introduced a futuristic store in 2003?
a) Macy’s
b) Bloomingdale’s
c) Selfridges
d) Nieman Marcus
e) Harrods
5) A product-driven window is most likely to be the main type of window in a
a) department store
b) multiple chain store
c) specialty boutique
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
6) _________ is/are of the utmost importance in any window display.
a) MDF floor panels
b) a secure door
c) a ceiling grid
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
7) The key to successful in-store visual merchandising is:
a) successful lighting
b) a successful floor layout
c) successful signage
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
8) The most effective tool to present fashion trends is:.
a) props
b) signage
c) mannequins
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
9) The MAIN intention of all product display is;
a) to present the store’s fashion point of view
b) to show the newest merchandise trends
c) to inspire the customer to browse
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
10) In a multiple chain store environment the visual merchandising guidance and direction come from:
a) the individual visual merchandiser working in individual stores
b) the head office
c) the Regional Visual Merchandise Manager
d) all of the above
e) none of the above