Principles of Marketing
-CLEP* Test
Principles of Marketing CLEP
Test Version 2
The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams above
contain 312 multiple-choice practice test questions with study guides (detailed explanations).
The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 lower level college
credits for this exam.
Studying, and passing, the practice tests above will allow you to
confidently take and pass your Principles of Marketing CLEP test. The
overall key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to
pass your test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.
Course Information and Overview
This exam covers material that is
typically taught in an introductory-level college course on marketing. The multiple-choice CLEP exam consists of
100 questions and
allows 90 minutes to complete.
You will need to have the ability to understand and recall information about
the role of marketing in society and within a firm, understanding organizational
and consumer markets, understanding the marketing mix and marketing
institutions, international marketing, marketing research, ethics, and marketing
trends related to social and cultural aspects and technological trends in
marketing.
The typical college course related to this CLEP test would cover an introduction
to marketing, basic marketing strategies and goals, marketing fundamentals, and
major principles of marketing.
The Principles of Marketing CLEP
contains questions that come from the following topics:
- Marketing and it's Role in Society (8-13%)
Including International Marketing and for and non profit marketing
Ethics as it relates to the study and application of marketing principles
- Marketing and it's Role in a Business or Firm (17-24%)
Including the strategies, concepts and environments of marketing
Decision and information systems
Market research and development
Key components of the marketing mix
- Marketing to Specific Targets (22-27%)
Tracking consumer behaviors
Product positioning
Market segmentation
B2B and B2C markets and differentiation
- The Marketing Mix (40-50%)
Determining product pricing and placement
Product branding
Logistics and distribution dynamics
Promotions
Marketing communications
Product management
Internet marketing and placement
Complete information of what is covered is available at
The College Board.