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Visual Merchandiser Practice Test

Check what you know about the visual merchandiser job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on visual merchandiser knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A focal point:
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Answer: Draws the eye first. It catches attention.

Question 2 of 15Cross-merchandising means:
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Answer: Displaying related items together. Related items boost sales.

Question 3 of 15The rule of three:
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Answer: Groups items in threes. Threes look balanced.

Question 4 of 15An endcap is:
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Answer: A display at the end of an aisle. Endcaps are prime spots.

Question 5 of 15During a floor set, set first:
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Answer: Fixtures. Fixtures before products.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The area that draws the eye first.”
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Answer: Focal point. Focal point: The area that draws the eye first.

Question 7 of 15What does “Sightline” mean?
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Answer: What shoppers see from a spot.. Sightline: What shoppers see from a spot.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Brand rules for displays.”
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Answer: Visual standards. Visual standards: Brand rules for displays.

Question 9 of 15What does “Planogram” mean?
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Answer: A diagram showing product placement.. Planogram: A diagram showing product placement.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Grouping products by color.”
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Answer: Color blocking. Color blocking: Grouping products by color.

Question 11 of 15What does “Signage” mean?
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Answer: Signs and graphics.. Signage: Signs and graphics.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Directing light to highlight products.”
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Answer: Lighting. Lighting: Directing light to highlight products.

Question 13 of 15What does “Pyramid display” mean?
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Answer: Products arranged in a triangle shape.. Pyramid display: Products arranged in a triangle shape.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A new store layout.”
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Answer: Floor set. Floor set: A new store layout.

Question 15 of 15What does “Fixture” mean?
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Answer: Furniture that holds products.. Fixture: Furniture that holds products.

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