SBI Clerk 2014 Marketing/Computer Knowledge Quiz

1. A ‘Call’ in marketing jargon means
  1) a phone call
  2) browsing the net
  3) to call on a prospect
  4) a call centre
  5) a place of worship
   
2. The task of marketing involves
  1) opening new branches
  2) buying a company
  3) selling a company
  4) selling products and services of a company
  5) mergers

   
3. Service Marketing is the same as
  1) relationship marketing
  2) transaction marketing
  3) passive marketing
  4) internal marketing
  5) instant marketing
   
4. ‘Conversion’ means
  1) to convert losses in to profits
  2) to convert profits into losses
  3) to change a product suitably to suit each customer
  4) to convert a prospect into a buyer
  5) selling products and services of a company
   
5. The type of marketing involved in banks is
  1) transactions marketing
  2) service marketing
  3) commodity marketing
  4) ruthless marketing
  5) indifferent marketing
   
6. Market space means
  1) place where goods are sold
  2) trade fairs and meals
  3) road shows
  4) scope available for selling
  5) competition
   
7. A ‘lead’ means
  1) a leash
  2) a leader
  3) an interested buyer
  4) ADSA
  5) a cold call
   
8. ADSA’s (Direct Selling Agent’s) main job is
  1) to design products
  2) to sell to the target group
  3) to do market survey
  4) to distribute profits
  5) to earn incentives
   
9. Transaction marketing involves selling of
  1) mere goods
  2) mere services
  3) ideas and thoughts
  4) repair work
  5) after – sales service
   
10. A ‘Prospect’ means
  1) newly designed product
  2) a team leader
  3) a likely buyer
  4) ATM usage
  5) internet transaction
   
11. Marketing techniques include
  1) good arguing skills
  2) good joking skills
  3) effective negotiation skills
  4) walking skills
  5) story telling skills
   
12. Service marketing implies selling of
  1) only goods
  2) only services
  3) web servers
  4) various commodities
  5) goods and services
   
13. Marketing channels means
  1) outlets from where sales take place
  2) channel finacing
  3) focusing sales on one single group
  4) home delivery
  5) courier service
   
14. Market share means
  1) share capital of the company
  2) staff strength of the company
  3) employees stock option
  4) share price quoted in the market
  5) percentage share of business of the company, as compared to peers
   
15. The target group for tractor loans is
  1) cold storge plants
  2) farmers with large landholding
  3) farm labourers
  4) agriculture Colleges
  5) vegetable vendors
   
16. “Cross-selling” means
  1) selling to enemies
  2) selling new products
  3) reversal of a sale
  4) selling other products existing customers
  5) public relations
   
17. The target group for an ATM-cum-Debit Card is
  1) all primary school children
  2) all prisoners
  3) firms
  4) all existing and prospective customers
  5) other bank’s customers
   
18. The target group for a car loan is
  1) all high income individuals
  2) all car dealers
  3) all students
  4) all BPL persons
  5) blind persons
   
19. A Savings Account with insurance benefit is
  1) a long term loan account
  2) a running overdraft facility
  3) a non-fund facility
  4) a type of remittance facility
  5) a value-added deposit account
   
20. The leads for a car loan can be had from
  1) car manufacturing companies
  2) car dealers
  3) car owners
  4) car mechanics
  5) back office staff

Answers                  
Q No. Ans Q No. Ans Q No. Ans Q No. Ans Q No. Ans
1 3 2 4 3 1 4 4 5 2
6 4 7 3 8 2 9 1 10 3
11 3 12 4 13 1 14 5 15 2
16 4 17 4 18 1 19 5 20 2


SBI Clerk 2014 Call Letter Available for download

SBI Clerk Online Exam 2014 Call Letter is available for download, you can access the below link to download your Call Letter





All the best!!

IBPS Calendar 2014: IBPS PO IV in October, IBPS Clerk 4 in December, IBPS RRB in September

In a historic move, in line with IBPS has been declared the examination calendar for the next one year for all exams exams conducted by IBPS.

As per the calendar published on IBPS website, IBPS PO 4 will be conducted in October/November 2014, IBPS Clerk 4 in December 2014, IBPS RRB in September 2014 and IBPS Specialist Officer in February 2015.


It should be noted the SSC publishes calendar for its exams every year and IBPS has published the examination calendar on similar lines. This is going to be very helpful for the candidates preparing for bank exams as they can plan for these exams in a better way.

Doubts in Form filling of SBI Clerk

SBI Clerk 2014 notification has been declared few days back and there are many doubts/queries coming in the mind of aspiring candidates. We have given below a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.

What are the posts available under this recruitment project?
The recruitment will be done only for the SBI Clerk.

When will be the exam conducted?
Recruitment Examination will be conducted online tentatively in July/August 2014 on various dates.

  • SC/ST – 5 years
  • OBC – 3 years
  • PWD (Gen) – 10 years
  • PWD (SC/ST) – 10 years
  • PWD (OBC) – 13 years
  • Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 – 5 years  Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried 38 years – 9 years 

When will the result be declared?
No Tentative Date for the results is announced in the Notification.

How many vacancies will be there?
The total number of vacancies available is 5092.

Will there be a common interview after the written result?
Yes, a common interview will take place after the written result.

Will the exam conducted online or offline (OMR Based)?
The exam will be conducted online for the first time.

What is the age criteria to apply in this common written exam?
Age: (As on 01.05.2014)
Minimum Age : 20 years
Maximum Age : 28 years (as on 01.05.2014).
Candidates born between 02.05.1986 and 01.05.1994 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply.

What is the relaxation given to the different categories?






What is the educational qualification required for various posts in this recruitment process?
A Degree (Graduation level) from a recognized university, or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central/State Government.


I have scored 55% in Graduation. Am I eligible to sit for the exam?
Yes, you can apply as there is no percentage criterion. You just need to be a graduate.


I am 19 years old. Can I sit for the exam?
No. You have to wait another year in order to appear for the exam. You must be at least 20 years of age and not more than 28 years of age as on as on 01.05.2014.


I have given exams of my final year graduation but result has not yet been declared. Can I apply?
No. You can not apply. If the result is out on or before 1-July-2013, only then you can apply. Those who are in the final year of Graduation/Semester may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the Graduation Examination on or before 31.08.2014.


What is the application Fee?
1. SC/ST/PWD/XS - Rs. 100
2. General and OBC - Rs. 450


When will the registration start?
Registration started from 26-05-2014 and it will get over on 14-06-2014.


Do I need to know the local language to apply from a state?

As clearly stated in the notification, Knowledge of local language will be an added qualification.


Can I apply from two circles?
No, you cannot apply from two circles. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one state only and will have to appear for the test from an examination center for that particular state. Candidates can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.


Can I apply from some other circle?
Yes, you may apply from some other circle. But, as clearly stated in the notification “Knowledge of local language will be an added qualification”. So, technically, you can fill it but practically, you can be rejected.


I am from Bihar. I want to apply from UP. Can I apply?
Yes, you may apply. As the local language of UP is Hindi and if you are comfortably at home with Hindi, then yes, you can absolutely apply.


I am from Kerala. But I want to apply from Gujarat. Can I apply?
If you know Gujarati, then yes you may. Otherwise, you can’t because there may be a risk of getting rejected in the Interview. Sometimes, during the interview, the interviewer can ask you to read or write in the local language.


When can I get an inter/intra state transfer?
Candidates will not be entitled for inter/intra-state transfer in the first 5 years of service. (8 years for Kashmir valley/Ladakh).


What will be the exam center of the exam?
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one state only and will have to appear for the test from an examination centre for that particular state. 


I am from engineering background. What option should I chose?
Choose Science. Engineering is an extension of science.


I am from Animation/Fashion background. What option should I chose?
You should choose “others”.


What is the language used in the exam? What is the meaning of “bilingual”?
The questions in objective tests, except for the test of General English, will be bilingual i.e., English & Hindi.


On what basis the Merit List will be drawn?
Merit list will be drawn State-wise, Category-wise and candidates will be posted in the State for which they are applying.


What is the cut-off for being recruited?
There is no fixed cutoff for SBI clerk exam. It depends on the performance of the candidates each year. Your final score is calculated based on your performance in the written test and the interview.


Is there a sectional cut-off in the exam?
Yes, there is a sectional cut-off in the exam. You have to clear every section in order to secure a seat for the Interview.


I have cleared the overall cutoff of the exam. However, I could not clear the cutoff for the general knowledge section. Am I still eligible?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible to move to the interview stage. You must clear the cutoff for each section and the overall cutoff as well.


How can I apply for SBI clerk exam?
You have to apply online for the exam through SBI’s official website. Note down the details of the application process once the notification of the exam is out. You can pay online or offline.


What the pattern of SBI Clerk Exam?
SBI Clerk Exam is an objective test with multiple choice questions. The paper has five sections to it, viz. General Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Marketing Aptitude. The paper has 200 questions in all, each carrying one mark.


Is there a criterion for negative marking?
There is negative marking of ¼ marks for every wrong answer.


Pattern & Syllabus of SBI CLERK 2014 Exam

Dear Aspirants,
As you all know that SBI Clerk Vacancy is out and Exam will be held in the month of July/August 2014, so here we are presenting you a pattern & syllabus of SBI Clerk 2014 exam.
State Bank of India Clerk Selection Process is based on Online Objective type Test and Personal Interview.

Exam Pattern:
1. Online Exam:  Marks – 200          Time Duration: 2 Hrs 15 min.
The test will be online objective type, consisting of:
Topics
Total Questions
Total Marks
1. General Awareness  
40
40
2. General English  
40
40
3. Quantitative Aptitude
40
40
4. Reasoning Ability  
40
40
5. Marketing Aptitude + Computer Knowledge
40
(20 questions from each section)
40
Total
200 Questions
200 Marks

Note: There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates will have to pass in each section.
2. Interview: The candidates who qualified in online test will be called for interview.

Below Mentioned is the detailed syllabus of SBI CLERK 2014 Exam:
1. General Awareness: In this section questions will be asked from:
Banking Awareness
Current Affairs from all areas such as: National, International, Sports, Business, Awards etc.
Note: 70% questions will asked from Current Affairs.
2. General English: In this section questions will be asked from:
Reading Comprehension,
Common Errors,
Error Spotting,
Fill in the Blanks,
Cloze Test,
Sentence Rearrangement etc.
3. Reasoning: In this section questions will be asked from:
Coding & Decoding,
Blood Relation
Alphabet Series
Syllogism
Seating Arrangement + Tabulation
Alphanumeric Series
Data Sufficiency
Inequality
4. Quantitative Aptitude: In this section questions will be asked from:
Simplification
Number System
Number Series
Percentage
Profit Loss
Average
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Time & Distance
 Simple & Compound Interest
Note: One Data Interpretation (D.I.) will also come in clerk exam.
5. Marketing Aptitude + Computer Knowledge: Basic questions will be asked form both the section.
Marketing Section: You should have the basic knowledge of Marketing.
Fundamental & Basic concept of Marketing.
Computer Section: You should have the basic knowledge of Computer.
What are computer, how it works and its history. Try to learn each and every detail which helps the computer to perform. Also focus on MS Word, Excel and Power Point chapters.

Important Note: Above information is based on SBI Clerk 2012 exam pattern & syllabus. The only difference is that this time SBI will conduct Online Exam for first time. 

!!! BEST OF LUCK !!!


SBI CLERK VACANCY OUT (Total 5092)

SBI has open 5092 fresh vacancy for Clerical Cadre. On-line registration starts from 26th May till 14 June 2014. Exam to be held in July/August 2014


Educational Qualification: Graduates or Students in Final year having passed on or before Aug 31, 2014



Age: Minimum Age : 20 years ; Maximum Age : 28 years (as on 01.05.2014)

Follow the below link for more details

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SBI Clerk 2014 Online Registration Application Link

Dear Aspirants,
State Bank of India (SBI) has activated the online applications link for SBI Clerks recruitment 2014.

Important Dates :

  • Starting Date : 26th May 2014
  • Last Date : 14th June 2014

Payment of Application Fee :
Online :

  • Starting Date : 26th May 2014
  • Last Date : 14th June 2014

Offline :

  • Starting Date : 28th May 2014
  • Last Date : 17th June 2014


Click here to View the Notice.

Click here to Apply on-line.


Important Note:  Please fill your form carefully. At least triple check your form before clicking on "Submit". Remember, one minute mistake can cost you an entire career. So, it's better be safe, than to be sorry.

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Daily GK Quiz : 11 July 2014

Which among the following National Parks / Wild Life sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu is called as Top Slip?
  A) Aanamalai National Park
  B) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
  C) Guindy National Park
  D) Palani Hills National Park
   
Where are the headquarters of NATO?
  A) New York
  B) Brussels
  C) Paris
  D) Vienna

   
The First fort was constructed by British in India, at which among the following places?
  A) Surat
  B) Bombay
  C) Madras
  D) Calcutta
   
Which among the following is the national game of Russia?
  A) Snooker
  B) Billiards
  C) Chess
  D) Table Tennis
   
National Housing Bank is the wholly subsidiary of RBI. In which year, NHB was established?
  A) 1985
  B) 1986
  C) 1987
  D) 1988
   
The Mandal Commission was constituted during the tenure of which among the following prime ministers?
  A) Indira Gandhi
  B) Morar Ji Desai
  C) Rajiv Gandhi
  D) V P Singh
   
Which among the following states in India has maximum number of protected areas viz. Wild life sanctuaries and National Parks?
  A) West Bengal
  B) Uttar Pradesh
  C) Madhya Pradesh
  D) Karnataka
   
Who among the following is the author of the Booker Prize (2008) winning book “The White Tiger”?
  A) Chetan Bhagat
  B) Arvind Adiga
  C) Jhumpa Lahiri
  D) Kiran Desai
   
In which year, First Public Service Commission was set up in India?
  A) 1922
  B) 1924
  C) 1926
  D) 1928
   
In which among the following years, Staff Selection Commission was set up for Group B and Group C posts in various departments?
  A) 1972
  B) 1974
  C) 1976
  D) 1978