NRF CUSTOMER SERVICE EXAM 2025-2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
When acting as a personal shopper, you should:
• Choose a wide selection of items from which the customer can choose
• Ignore the customer's bad taste and choose the items that you think she should
wear
• Select only items that fit her interest
Select only items that fit her interest
To keep the lines of communication open, the best question to ask:
• Are the ones that are able to direct the customer to a decision
• Are the ones that can be quickly answered with a "yes" or a "no"
• Are structured to save the customer's time
• Begin with who, what, where, when, how, or why
Begin with who, what, where, when, how, or why
You should record basic information that allows you to stay in touch with
customers and specific information that reminds you of their purchases and
preferences.
,True or False
True
It is important to build a relationship with your customer. In the first few seconds
after you notice the customer's arrival, you should:
• Find your sales book and get it ready for your next sale
• Make sure your clothes are neat and you look professional
• Tidy up the product display before showing it to the customer
• Greet the customer and make him feel welcome
Greet the customer and make him feel welcome
Most customers respond favorably to the hard sell technique because it shows them
your belief in the product.
True or False
False
Which of the following are good reasons to ask customers for their business cards?
• So you can build up your client records with names of potential customers
,• So you can claim these customers as your own and keep co-workers from making
sales to them
• To learn more about them so you can suggest items that you think they can afford
• When customers show interest in an upcoming event and you offer to remind
them
When customers show interest in an upcoming event and you offer to remind them
Showing the customer that you and your store stand behind the products and
services you sell:
• Shows a professionalism that builds customer loyalty
• Encourages customers to return items more frequently
• Limits the profit on some items
Shows a professionalism that builds customer loyalty
When giving service to a person with developmental disabilities, it may be helpful
to explain complex tasks one step at a time.
True or False
True
A good reason for creating an opening for discussion is to:
• Break down the customer's sales resistance
, • Convince the customer how much you know about the product
• Get to know what the customer wants
Get to know what the customer wants
Which of the following are appropriate reasons for following up with a customer?
• You are curious whether a gift your customer purchased was well received
• You finally located an item the customer asked for a while back
• You want to know why a customer did not make it in for a special sale
• You haven't seen the customer in a long time and are wondering if she is
shopping somewhere else now
You finally located an item the customer asked for a while back
Customer follow-up is always a good idea, no matter what the situation.
True or False
False
How would you handle a situation where a customer wants a brand that you don't
carry?
• Convince him that your brands are better
• Get permission from him to show the items you do have that meet his needs
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
When acting as a personal shopper, you should:
• Choose a wide selection of items from which the customer can choose
• Ignore the customer's bad taste and choose the items that you think she should
wear
• Select only items that fit her interest
Select only items that fit her interest
To keep the lines of communication open, the best question to ask:
• Are the ones that are able to direct the customer to a decision
• Are the ones that can be quickly answered with a "yes" or a "no"
• Are structured to save the customer's time
• Begin with who, what, where, when, how, or why
Begin with who, what, where, when, how, or why
You should record basic information that allows you to stay in touch with
customers and specific information that reminds you of their purchases and
preferences.
,True or False
True
It is important to build a relationship with your customer. In the first few seconds
after you notice the customer's arrival, you should:
• Find your sales book and get it ready for your next sale
• Make sure your clothes are neat and you look professional
• Tidy up the product display before showing it to the customer
• Greet the customer and make him feel welcome
Greet the customer and make him feel welcome
Most customers respond favorably to the hard sell technique because it shows them
your belief in the product.
True or False
False
Which of the following are good reasons to ask customers for their business cards?
• So you can build up your client records with names of potential customers
,• So you can claim these customers as your own and keep co-workers from making
sales to them
• To learn more about them so you can suggest items that you think they can afford
• When customers show interest in an upcoming event and you offer to remind
them
When customers show interest in an upcoming event and you offer to remind them
Showing the customer that you and your store stand behind the products and
services you sell:
• Shows a professionalism that builds customer loyalty
• Encourages customers to return items more frequently
• Limits the profit on some items
Shows a professionalism that builds customer loyalty
When giving service to a person with developmental disabilities, it may be helpful
to explain complex tasks one step at a time.
True or False
True
A good reason for creating an opening for discussion is to:
• Break down the customer's sales resistance
, • Convince the customer how much you know about the product
• Get to know what the customer wants
Get to know what the customer wants
Which of the following are appropriate reasons for following up with a customer?
• You are curious whether a gift your customer purchased was well received
• You finally located an item the customer asked for a while back
• You want to know why a customer did not make it in for a special sale
• You haven't seen the customer in a long time and are wondering if she is
shopping somewhere else now
You finally located an item the customer asked for a while back
Customer follow-up is always a good idea, no matter what the situation.
True or False
False
How would you handle a situation where a customer wants a brand that you don't
carry?
• Convince him that your brands are better
• Get permission from him to show the items you do have that meet his needs
