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Question 1The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which term describes a retail outlet that sells goods directly to the final consumer rather than to other businesses?

  1. Manufacturer
  2. Distributor
  3. Wholesaler
  4. Retailer Correct answer.

Explanation

A retailer is the business that sells goods or services directly to the end consumer for personal use. Wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers normally sell to trade customers or to other businesses in the supply chain rather than to the final consumer.

Question 2The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A Maltese family runs a small grocery in their village, selling fresh bread, milk and vegetables to local residents. Which type of retail outlet is this?

  1. Convenience store Correct answer.
  2. Department store
  3. Warehouse club
  4. Supermarket

Explanation

A convenience store is a small outlet offering a limited range of everyday essentials, often with long opening hours, located close to its customers. The village grocery described sells basic food items to nearby residents, which matches that format.

Question 3The retail industry and types of retail outlets

What is the main distinguishing feature of a supermarket compared with a small independent grocer?

  1. It only sells to trade customers
  2. It offers a wide range of groceries under one roof with self-service Correct answer.
  3. It operates only online
  4. It sells exclusively fresh produce

Explanation

A supermarket is a large self-service food store offering a broad assortment of groceries and household goods under one roof. A small independent grocer has a narrower range and often serves customers over a counter, which is the key contrast being tested.

Question 4The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which retail format sells a narrow range of related products, such as shoes or pharmacy items, and is often found in shopping centres?

  1. Cash and carry
  2. Specialist retailer Correct answer.
  3. Market stall
  4. Hypermarket

Explanation

A specialist retailer concentrates on one product category, such as footwear, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, and offers depth rather than breadth. This focus distinguishes it from formats that sell many unrelated product lines.

Question 5The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retailer sells clothing, furniture and electrical goods in one large building divided into clearly labelled sections. Which type of outlet is described?

  1. Department store Correct answer.
  2. Pop-up shop
  3. Specialist shop
  4. Discount store

Explanation

A department store is a large retail outlet organised into separate departments, each handling a different product category under one roof. The clearly labelled sections for clothing, furniture and electricals are the defining characteristic.

Question 6The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which of the following best describes e-tailing?

  1. Selling goods to consumers over the internet Correct answer.
  2. Selling goods at a temporary market stall
  3. Selling goods through vending machines
  4. Selling goods to other businesses in bulk

Explanation

E-tailing, or electronic retailing, is the sale of goods or services to the final consumer through the internet. The transaction and often the product selection happen online rather than in a physical shop.

Question 7The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which statement correctly identifies a characteristic of a franchise arrangement in retailing?

  1. The franchisee is forbidden from selling to consumers
  2. The franchisee owns the brand name outright
  3. The franchisee pays fees to operate under an established brand and system Correct answer.
  4. The franchisor has no control over how the outlet is run

Explanation

In franchising, the franchisee pays an initial fee and often ongoing royalties to use the franchisor's brand, products and operating system. The franchisor keeps control over standards while the franchisee runs the individual outlet.

Question 8The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retail chain opens branches in many towns and negotiates central buying for all of them. What is the main advantage of this structure?

  1. Bulk purchasing can lower the cost of goods Correct answer.
  2. Customers no longer need to travel
  3. Each branch can set completely independent prices
  4. The chain avoids all competition

Explanation

Centralised purchasing allows a chain to buy in large quantities and negotiate better terms with suppliers, which reduces unit costs. This purchasing power is a key reason chains can compete on price.

Question 9The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which retail format requires customers to pay a membership fee before they can shop and typically sells large packs of goods?

  1. Convenience store
  2. Warehouse club Correct answer.
  3. Department store
  4. Boutique

Explanation

A warehouse club charges an annual membership fee and sells bulk quantities at low unit prices in a large, basic building. The membership requirement and bulk packaging are its distinguishing features.

Question 10The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retailer buys unsold stock from other shops and resells it at very low prices in a basic store with minimal displays. Which format does this describe?

  1. Department store
  2. Discount store Correct answer.
  3. Specialist retailer
  4. Luxury boutique

Explanation

A discount store competes mainly on low prices, often using basic fittings and limited displays to keep costs down. Buying surplus or end-of-line stock and selling it cheaply fits this format.

Question 11The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which statement best explains why a small independent retailer may struggle to compete with a large multiple on price?

  1. Independents are legally barred from discounting
  2. Independents are not allowed to advertise
  3. Independents cannot sell branded goods
  4. Independents buy smaller quantities and therefore pay higher unit costs Correct answer.

Explanation

Large multiples buy in bulk and obtain volume discounts from suppliers, lowering their cost per unit. An independent buying small quantities pays more per unit and has less room to cut prices.

Question 12The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A shopping centre combines many separate retail units with shared parking and walkways. What is the main benefit of this arrangement for retailers located there?

  1. They no longer need staff
  2. They avoid paying rent
  3. They benefit from customer traffic generated by other shops Correct answer.
  4. They gain a monopoly on their product

Explanation

Retailers in a shopping centre benefit from footfall created by the mix of other stores and shared facilities such as parking. Shoppers visiting one store often visit others, which raises potential sales.

Question 13The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which of these is a typical feature of a market stall as a retail format?

  1. Low overheads and flexible trading days Correct answer.
  2. Permanent premises with long leases
  3. Centralised national pricing
  4. Sale only to trade customers

Explanation

Market stalls usually operate with low overheads because they do not carry the costs of permanent premises and often trade on set market days. This flexibility keeps costs down and allows sellers to adapt quickly.

Question 14The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retailer that sells only through a website and a mobile app, with no physical shop, is best described as which of the following?

  1. Click-and-mortar retailer
  2. Franchise outlet
  3. Pure-play online retailer Correct answer.
  4. Brick-and-mortar retailer

Explanation

A pure-play online retailer operates entirely through digital channels and has no physical store. Click-and-mortar retailers combine a website with physical shops, which is a different model.

Question 15The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which retail format typically offers the deepest range within a single product category, such as a shop stocking only running shoes?

  1. Hypermarket
  2. Warehouse club
  3. Specialist retailer Correct answer.
  4. Convenience store

Explanation

Specialist retailers offer depth in one category, stocking many brands, sizes and variations of a single product type. Other formats offer breadth across many categories but less depth within each one.

Question 16The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which statement best explains why retailers are described as the final link in the distribution chain?

  1. They store goods only for wholesalers
  2. They transport goods between factories
  3. They sell goods to the end consumer for personal use Correct answer.
  4. They manufacture the goods sold to consumers

Explanation

The distribution chain runs from producer through wholesalers to retailers, and the retailer passes goods to the final consumer. Because the consumer uses the product for personal needs, the retailer is the last link before consumption.

Question 17The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which of the following is an example of a non-store retailing method?

  1. Automatic vending machines Correct answer.
  2. Shopping centre kiosks
  3. Department store counters
  4. Supermarket checkouts

Explanation

Non-store retailing covers selling that takes place outside a conventional shop, including vending machines, online selling and mail order. Vending machines sell goods without a staffed retail premises.

Question 18The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retailer decides to sell through its physical shops, a website and a mobile app, allowing customers to order online and collect in-store. Which term best describes this strategy?

  1. Wholesale distribution
  2. Pure-play retailing
  3. Franchising
  4. Omnichannel retailing Correct answer.

Explanation

Omnichannel retailing integrates physical stores and digital channels so customers can move seamlessly between them, for example ordering online and collecting in store. The key feature is the joined-up experience across channels.

Question 19The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A large hypermarket and a nearby convenience store both sell milk. Which explanation best accounts for the convenience store charging a higher price?

  1. The convenience store offers greater convenience and smaller pack sizes Correct answer.
  2. The convenience store buys in larger volumes
  3. The convenience store pays less rent
  4. The hypermarket is legally required to charge less

Explanation

Convenience stores charge more because customers pay for easy access, longer hours and the ability to buy small quantities quickly. The hypermarket relies on high volume and lower unit costs to keep prices down.

Question 20The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which statement best explains why a retailer might choose a franchise model rather than opening an independent store?

  1. It guarantees higher profits than any other model
  2. It gains a recognised brand, training and proven systems Correct answer.
  3. It removes the need to follow any rules
  4. It avoids all start-up costs

Explanation

Franchising gives the franchisee access to an established brand, training and tested operating procedures, which can reduce the risk of failure. These benefits come at the cost of fees and adherence to the franchisor's standards.

Question 21The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retail analyst compares a department store and a specialist electronics shop. Which conclusion is most defensible?

  1. Both offer identical product ranges
  2. The specialist shop offers greater depth in electronics Correct answer.
  3. The specialist shop offers greater breadth across all categories
  4. The department store offers greater depth in electronics

Explanation

A specialist electronics shop concentrates on one category and can stock more models, brands and accessories than a department store. The department store offers breadth across many categories but less depth in any single one.

Question 22The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which factor most directly explains the growth of online retailing at the expense of some physical high-street shops?

  1. Online retailers are required to charge lower prices
  2. Consumers value the ability to compare prices and shop at any time Correct answer.
  3. Physical shops have stopped selling desirable products
  4. High-street rents have fallen sharply

Explanation

Online retailing lets consumers compare prices quickly and shop outside normal opening hours, which draws spending away from physical stores. This convenience and choice, rather than a legal price rule, drives the shift.

Question 23The retail industry and types of retail outlets

A retailer operates a chain of small shops in residential areas, open from early morning until late evening, selling a limited range of essentials. Which format is this?

  1. Hypermarket
  2. Cash and carry
  3. Department store
  4. Convenience store chain Correct answer.

Explanation

Small neighbourhood shops with long opening hours and a limited range of essentials fit the convenience store format. Applying the format to several outlets makes it a convenience store chain.

Question 24The retail industry and types of retail outlets

Which statement about the role of a wholesaler in relation to retailers is accurate?

  1. The wholesaler breaks bulk and supplies retailers with stock Correct answer.
  2. The wholesaler sells the final product to consumers
  3. The wholesaler removes the need for retailers
  4. The wholesaler sets the retail price for all shops

Explanation

A wholesaler buys in large quantities, breaks bulk and supplies retailers with smaller quantities of stock. This intermediary role sits between producers and retailers in the distribution chain.

Question 25Customer service and customer care

A customer in a Maltese retail outlet complains that a jacket bought three days earlier has a broken zip. Under the shop's returns policy the item qualifies for repair, replacement or refund. What is the most appropriate first step for the sales assistant to take?

  1. Offer a discount voucher instead of discussing the faulty item
  2. Listen to the complaint fully, acknowledge the inconvenience and confirm the purchase details before proposing a remedy Correct answer.
  3. Ask the customer to contact the manufacturer directly
  4. Explain immediately that zips are excluded from the shop's guarantee

Explanation

Effective complaint handling begins with active listening and acknowledgement, which calms the customer and gathers facts. Confirming purchase details such as the receipt and date allows the assistant to check the policy before offering repair, replacement or refund. Jumping to exclusions or deflecting to the manufacturer before listening escalates dissatisfaction.

Question 26Customer service and customer care

Which behaviour best demonstrates the retail principle of 'customer care' rather than merely 'customer service'?

  1. Reciting the store's refund policy word for word
  2. Directing every query to the manager
  3. Completing a transaction quickly at the till
  4. Showing genuine interest in the customer's needs and following up after the sale Correct answer.

Explanation

Customer care focuses on the ongoing relationship and the customer's overall wellbeing and experience, not just the transactional exchange. Showing genuine interest and following up after purchase reflects that caring attitude. Fast till work and policy recitation are service mechanics rather than care.

Question 27Customer service and customer care

A customer asks a sales assistant a product question the assistant cannot answer. What is the most professional response?

  1. Guess an answer that sounds plausible so the customer is not kept waiting
  2. Suggest the customer search online later
  3. Admit not knowing, then find a colleague or reliable source who can answer accurately Correct answer.
  4. Say the assistant is too busy and walk away

Explanation

Honesty about the limits of one's knowledge protects credibility, and taking responsibility for finding the correct answer meets the customer's need. Guessing risks giving false information that could lead to a return or complaint. Simply walking away or deflecting the customer shows poor care.

Question 28Customer service and customer care

During a busy Saturday, a queue is forming and a customer becomes visibly impatient. Which action best reflects good queue management and customer care?

  1. Speed up by skipping bagging and receipt checks for everyone
  2. Ask the impatient customer to leave the queue
  3. Acknowledge the waiting customer, apologise for the wait and give an estimate of the delay Correct answer.
  4. Ignore the customer until it is their turn

Explanation

Acknowledging waiting customers and giving a realistic time estimate reduces perceived uncertainty and frustration. It shows the customer has been noticed even before service begins. Ignoring, ejecting or cutting corners on service quality all undermine care.

Question 29Customer service and customer care

What is the primary purpose of a customer satisfaction survey in a retail store?

  1. To give staff an opportunity to praise each other
  2. To satisfy a legal requirement for all retailers
  3. To collect data that helps the store identify strengths and areas for improvement Correct answer.
  4. To replace the need for staff training

Explanation

Satisfaction surveys generate feedback that management can analyse to see what customers value and where service falls short. That evidence then guides improvements in processes, staffing and training. Surveys do not replace training and are not a universal legal obligation.

Question 30Customer service and customer care

A customer returns a product with no receipt and asks for a refund. The store's policy allows exchanges or credit notes without a receipt. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Give a cash refund to avoid an argument
  2. Accuse the customer of stealing the item
  3. Refuse any assistance because there is no receipt
  4. Explain the policy clearly and offer an exchange or credit note as the available options Correct answer.

Explanation

Applying the policy consistently and explaining it clearly respects both the customer and the business. Offering the options the policy does permit, such as exchange or credit note, shows flexibility within the rules. Refusing all help or making accusations is poor practice.

Question 31Customer service and customer care

Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal communication skill that supports good customer care?

  1. Quoting the exact price of an item
  2. Writing the receipt clearly
  3. Maintaining open posture and appropriate eye contact Correct answer.
  4. Using the customer's name correctly

Explanation

Non-verbal communication includes body language, posture, facial expression and eye contact, all of which convey attentiveness and respect. Open posture and appropriate eye contact signal that the customer has the assistant's full attention. Using names and quoting prices are verbal or transactional actions.

Question 32Customer service and customer care

A customer with limited mobility visits a store and asks for help reaching an item on a high shelf. Which response best reflects inclusive customer care?

  1. Tell the customer the item is out of reach and suggest they return with someone
  2. Fetch the item promptly and ask whether any further assistance is needed Correct answer.
  3. Point to the shelf and continue with other tasks
  4. Explain that staff cannot leave their tills

Explanation

Inclusive care means removing barriers and treating every customer with dignity, so fetching the item promptly is the right action. Asking whether more help is needed recognises that the customer may have further needs. Refusing or pointing without assisting excludes the customer.

Question 33Customer service and customer care

A customer is angry and raises their voice about a delayed order. Which technique is most likely to de-escalate the situation?

  1. Matching the customer's raised voice to show you are serious
  2. Walking away without explanation
  3. Lowering your voice, staying calm and letting the customer finish before responding Correct answer.
  4. Telling the customer to calm down immediately

Explanation

A calm, lower tone and patient listening reduce emotional intensity and signal that the concern is being taken seriously. Letting the customer finish avoids interrupting and allows the assistant to respond accurately. Matching anger or abrupt commands usually escalate conflict.

Question 34Customer service and customer care

A customer wants to buy a product that is unsuitable for their stated need, and a more appropriate alternative is available at a similar price. What is the ethical approach for the sales assistant?

  1. Say nothing and let the customer discover the problem later
  2. Sell the unsuitable product because it is already in stock
  3. Explain honestly why the alternative better suits the need and let the customer decide Correct answer.
  4. Refuse to serve the customer unless they buy the alternative

Explanation

Ethical selling means giving honest, accurate advice that serves the customer's interest, then respecting their choice. Recommending the better-suited alternative builds trust and reduces returns. Pressuring or misleading the customer is both unethical and commercially short-sighted.

Question 35Customer service and customer care

Which statement best explains why first impressions matter in retail customer care?

  1. First impressions are determined entirely by price
  2. First impressions only matter for luxury stores
  3. Customers judge service quality quickly, and early impressions shape their overall perception Correct answer.
  4. Customers forget the first few seconds of an interaction

Explanation

Customers form rapid judgements based on greeting, appearance, tone and attentiveness, and these early impressions colour how they interpret later service. A positive start builds trust and makes minor problems easier to resolve. Price and store type do not override this psychological effect.

Question 36Customer service and customer care

A regular customer mentions a forthcoming birthday. How can the sales assistant use this information appropriately?

  1. Use it to pressure the customer into a larger purchase
  2. Share it with other customers to show friendliness
  3. Ignore it because personal details are never useful
  4. Record it to send a personalised greeting or relevant offer, following data protection rules Correct answer.

Explanation

Remembering personal details to personalise service is a recognised way to build loyalty, provided it is done lawfully. Consent and data protection rules must be respected when storing or using customer information. Sharing details or using them to pressure the customer breaches trust.

Question 37Customer service and customer care

A customer complains that a staff member was rude earlier in the day. What is the best way for the manager to handle the complaint?

  1. Discuss the complaint loudly with staff in front of other customers
  2. Deny that any staff member could have been rude
  3. Blame the customer for misunderstanding
  4. Thank the customer, apologise sincerely and promise to investigate and respond Correct answer.

Explanation

Thanking the customer for the feedback and apologising for their experience shows respect and takes the complaint seriously. Committing to investigate and respond demonstrates accountability. Denial, blame or public discussion of the matter damages trust and confidentiality.

Question 38Customer service and customer care

What does the term 'moment of truth' mean in retail customer care?

  1. Any point of contact where a customer forms an impression of the retailer Correct answer.
  2. The final day of a sale period
  3. The moment a customer pays at the till
  4. The moment a product is delivered to the store

Explanation

A moment of truth is any interaction, such as browsing, asking for help, paying or after-sales support, where the customer judges the retailer. Recognising these touchpoints helps staff deliver consistent care. It is not limited to delivery, payment or sale periods.

Question 39Customer service and customer care

A customer asks for a discount that the sales assistant is not authorised to give. What is the most appropriate course of action?

  1. Refuse rudely and turn away
  2. Invent a reason why discounts are never possible
  3. Grant the discount to keep the customer happy
  4. Explain politely that this is outside the assistant's authority and refer the request to a manager Correct answer.

Explanation

Staff should operate within their authority while still helping the customer, so referring an out-of-scope request to a manager is correct. Explaining politely maintains trust rather than inventing excuses. Granting unauthorised discounts or being rude both create problems.

Question 40Customer service and customer care

Which of these is the best example of 'active listening' during a customer enquiry?

  1. Interrupting to give a quick answer
  2. Nodding while thinking about the next task
  3. Repeating the store's slogan
  4. Summarising the customer's concern back to them to confirm understanding Correct answer.

Explanation

Active listening involves concentrating fully and checking understanding, often by paraphrasing or summarising what the customer said. This confirms accuracy and shows genuine attention. Nodding distractedly, interrupting or reciting slogans does not demonstrate listening.

Question 41Customer service and customer care

A customer's online order arrived damaged. They contact the store's customer care line. Which approach best reflects a solution-focused service culture?

  1. Ask the customer to prove the damage with photographs before any discussion
  2. Apologise, take details and arrange a replacement or refund without unnecessary delay Correct answer.
  3. Close the case and wait for the customer to call again
  4. Explain that damage in transit is not the store's concern

Explanation

A solution-focused culture acknowledges the problem and moves quickly to a remedy the customer is entitled to. Apologising and arranging replacement or refund keeps the relationship positive. Demanding unnecessary proof or deflecting responsibility delays resolution and erodes trust.

Question 42Customer service and customer care

Why is consistency in customer service important across all staff in a retail store?

  1. It ensures every customer receives a predictable standard of care, building trust Correct answer.
  2. It allows staff to ignore individual customer needs
  3. It removes the need for any staff training
  4. It guarantees that no complaints will ever occur

Explanation

Consistent service means customers can expect the same standard regardless of which staff member serves them, which builds confidence in the brand. Consistency requires shared standards and training but still allows for individual attention. It cannot eliminate all complaints.

Question 43Customer service and customer care

A customer who speaks limited English is struggling to explain a return. What is the most appropriate approach for the sales assistant?

  1. Refuse the return until the customer returns with an interpreter
  2. Speak louder and more quickly to be understood
  3. Ask another customer to translate personal details
  4. Use simple language, gestures and written information, and check understanding patiently Correct answer.

Explanation

Adapting communication with simple language, gestures, written cues and patience helps overcome language barriers respectfully. Checking understanding ensures the customer's needs are met accurately. Shouting, involving other customers or refusing service are inappropriate and exclusionary.

Question 44Customer service and customer care

A store introduces a loyalty scheme that offers points on purchases. From a customer care perspective, what is the main risk if the scheme's terms are poorly explained?

  1. The store will sell too many products
  2. Customers may misunderstand how points are earned and feel misled when redeeming them Correct answer.
  3. Customers will stop asking questions altogether
  4. Staff will have to work fewer hours

Explanation

Loyalty schemes create expectations, and unclear terms can lead to disappointment or accusations of misleading practice at redemption. Clear communication of the rules protects trust and prevents complaints. The other options are unrelated to the customer care risk.

Question 45Customer service and customer care

A customer service team receives repeated complaints about long waiting times at the till. Which response best reflects a continuous improvement approach?

  1. Remove the complaints from the feedback log
  2. Ignore the complaints because waiting is unavoidable
  3. Analyse peak times, adjust staffing and monitor whether waiting times improve Correct answer.
  4. Tell customers to shop at quieter times

Explanation

Continuous improvement uses feedback data to identify root causes and test changes, then measures whether the change worked. Analysing peak times and adjusting staffing is a targeted, measurable response. Ignoring or suppressing complaints prevents learning.

Question 46Customer service and customer care

A customer threatens to post a negative review online unless given a full refund outside the store's policy. How should the staff member respond?

  1. Give the refund immediately to prevent the review, regardless of policy
  2. Threaten the customer with legal action
  3. Delete the store's social media accounts
  4. Stay calm, apply the policy fairly and escalate to a manager if the customer continues to pressure Correct answer.

Explanation

Giving in to threats sets a precedent that rewards pressure and is unfair to other customers, while reacting aggressively escalates conflict. Staying calm, applying the policy fairly and escalating to a manager protects both the customer relationship and the business.

Question 47Customer service and customer care

Which combination of factors best explains why excellent customer care can increase long-term profitability for a retailer?

  1. Higher prices charged to loyal customers only
  2. Reduced staff training costs
  3. Elimination of all product returns
  4. Repeat purchases, positive word of mouth and reduced cost of handling complaints Correct answer.

Explanation

Good care encourages customers to return and to recommend the store, while fewer unresolved complaints lower service costs. These effects combine to raise lifetime customer value. Charging loyal customers more or cutting training undermines the relationship.

Question 48Customer service and customer care

A sales assistant notices that a colleague consistently gives incorrect product information to customers. What is the most appropriate professional action?

  1. Ignore it because it is not the assistant's responsibility
  2. Publicly correct the colleague in front of customers
  3. Report the issue privately to a supervisor so it can be addressed and training improved Correct answer.
  4. Repeat the incorrect information to stay consistent with the colleague

Explanation

Professional responsibility includes protecting customers from inaccurate advice and supporting team standards. Raising the concern privately with a supervisor allows the issue to be corrected through training without humiliating anyone. Public correction, silence or repeating errors all harm customers.

Question 49Product knowledge and merchandising

A supermarket displays a '2 for €3' multi-buy on pasta sauce that normally sells at €1.79 each. What is the main merchandising purpose of this promotion?

  1. To reduce the unit price so customers buy more than one jar Correct answer.
  2. To increase the shelf space needed for the product
  3. To discourage customers from comparing brands
  4. To raise the price of the individual jar

Explanation

A multi-buy lowers the effective price per unit when the customer takes the stated quantity, which encourages larger basket sizes and faster stock turnover. The retailer accepts a lower margin per jar in exchange for higher volume. It does not change shelf space or the single-unit price.

Question 50Product knowledge and merchandising

Which statement best describes the role of a planogram in a retail store?

  1. It records the daily cash reconciliation for each till.
  2. It lists the staff rota for the trading week.
  3. It is the supplier's invoice for delivered stock.
  4. It is a diagram showing where products are placed on fixtures. Correct answer.

Explanation

A planogram is a visual diagram that specifies the position of each product on a fixture, including facings and shelf levels. It helps ensure consistent presentation across stores and links space allocation to sales data. Cash records, rotas and invoices are unrelated documents.