Skills Test Answers - Google AdWords

Can you use the same keywords in different ad groups?

No, never
Yes, always
No, except for phrases
Yes, except for the fist week of your campaign



What does CPM stand for?

Cost-per-thousand.
Clicks-per-thousand.
Cost-per-minute.
Cost-per-month.



How long can updates to your reporting take?

Up to 24 hours
Reporting is updated every hour
Up to 2 weeks
Reporting is updated instantly



What are the Adwords account access levels?

Administrative, Standard, Client, Email-only.
Manager, Standard, Read-only, Email-only.
Administrative, Manager, Read-only, Email-only.
Administrative, Standard, Read-only, Email-only.



If you have ads for two campaigns that share a keyword, and a search user types in the keyword, how many ads of yours will they see?

At most one; the keyword with the highest Ad rank will win.
At most one. Google will pick the highest CTR ad, unless you have turned on equal rotation.
None. Google disallows advertising on two websites with the same keywords.
Two. Google will allow an ad from each active campaign.
At least one; Google will randomly pick one of the ads that could be triggered from each campaign.



Which is the minimum requirement for using Conversion optimizer in your campaigns?

There is no minimum requirement
15 conversions in last 30 days
30 conversions in last 15 days



How do you exclude topics in contextual targeting?

There is no exclusion option
There is no contextual targeting
Uncheck the boxes for suggested keywords
Use the exclusions link in the topics tab or negatives



You will see an error message if you try to add keywords containing which symbol to your account?

@
-
&
+



How do you implement a broad match modifier?

By adding the term "broad match" to the keyword ad group
Broad Match is not a valid modifier
By putting a + directly in front of one or more words
By turning on the automatic bidding feature in the settings menu



What does it mean if your account is set to Manual Payments?

You must add money to your account before you receive ad activity
Your account can be used for payment with the Adwords API
Your ads will run on a deficit of funds until you refresh the account
You are billed after you accrue the costs of your account activity



Which of the following searches will not show your ad when you are using the phrase match keyword "guitar strings"?

Guitar strings sale
Buy guitar strings
Nylon guitar strings
Strings for guitar



What is the maximum number of characters in a Ad headline.

30
15
20
35
25



Which one of these is not a tab within a campaign tab?

Keywords
Settings
Format
Networks



Which of the following is not a valid geographical targeting option?

Targeting by city
Targeting a radius around a point on a map
Targeting streets along a map route
Targeting female english speakers



What do you use to navigate to different sections of your account?

A map
A command line
Tabs in the top
None of these



How are AdWords ranked?

By the quality of ads and the number of keywords
By the maximum cost per click
By the quality of ads and the maximum cost per click
By the quality of ads



Which setting is NOT available to choose when you create an ad?

Destination URL
A formatted image
Display URL
Description line 2



What is the maximum number of characters allowed in Ad headline?

20
25
30
35



What are "ideas"?

Reporting guidelines provided by Adwords
A group of help articles provided by Analytics superusers
Adwords provided ideas to potentially improve your ad performance
None of the above



What is the primary benefit of broad matched keywords?

It attracts less competition.
It attracts more traffic.
It's easier to organize keywords.
It makes it easy to create an ad group.



When you subscribe to Google AdWords, how does that affect natural Google search results?

Your company will appear at least ten times in natural search results
Your company no longer shows up in natural search results
There is no effect



What are managed placements?

Specific websites managed by Google.
Ad placements on specific sites on the Google Display Network chosen by the advertiser.
Website ad placements chosen by Google.
Websites managed by the advertiser.



Each campaign has a _________ budget.

annual
unlimited
daily
weekly



Where can you find your Notification Settings?

My Account
Campaign
Billing
Tools and Analysis



What are call extensions?

The protocol that installs a persistent cookie in the browser to track conversions
An ad feature that allows you to add a phone number to your text ad
The name you supply as a way to group keywords you want to track
The section of radial buttons in the settings menu



What is a cost per click?

The amount of money you spend to create your web site divided by the number of paying visitors
All of these
The amount of money you earn when someone purchases from your web site
The amount of money to pay when someone clicks on your ad and visits your web site



What are excluded placements?

Places on the Internet you are not allowed to visit.
Websites or webpages where you don't want to run your ads.
Search queries not allowed on Google.
Websites not allowed by Google.



"Sign Up Now" is an example of a:

indirect offering
call to action
marketing imperative
customer recommendation



True or false? It is NOT possible to pause an individual text ad.

True
False



What are Adword's Managed Placements?

Ad placements on specific sites in the Display Network where you'd like your ads to appear
An ad feature that allows you to add a phone number to your text ad
The average position of where your ad is showing relative to other ads
The method of preceding your keyword with @ symbol to add variations



Can your ads be shown on iPhones?

Yes, always
No, but since 2013 that will be possible
Yes, but only in the US
No, never



Ad texts should be:

tedious and confusing
long and detailed
short and vague
simple and enticing



What is the Display Ad Builder?

A display builder tool that is not affiliated with Google
A tool within Google Adwords that allows you to create display ads
A tool that is only available to corporate accounts with an active MCC
A software that is available for downloading from Google for a fee



When does Google charge you for an ad?

Only when a sale is made through the ad
Every time a person clicks your ad
Every time your ad appears on a webpage
The service is completely free



What is the best tool to use to search keyword competition and search volume?

New Placement Tool.
Ads Preview Tool.
Insights for Search.
Keyword Planner



What metric is a part of your Account Activity?

Clicks
Impressions
API units consumed
All of these



What is a SERP?

Search Engine Results Page
Search Engine Research Page
Search Engine Results Paragraph
Search Engine Reporting Page



Which is an example of a negative matched keyword?

-used
"used book"
[used books]
used books



Which of the following is not a valid way to add keywords to your campaign?

Via keyword tool
Preceding your keyword with @ symbol to add variations
Via inline edits
Via the +Add keywords feature



When you do a search query on google.com, which two types of results could appear?

Sponsored listings and paid listings.
Natural listings and free listings.
Free listings and organic listings.
Organic listings and paid listings.



Where can you get an overview of your ad campaigns?

Get-to-know Tab
None of these
Campaign Tab
Billing Tab



Google Gmail is part of the Adwords display network.

True
False



What format is NOT available for you to choose for you ads?

Image
Video
MS Excel
Text



What is in-line editing?

An account feature that lets you edit location and language settings in ad groups.
An account feature that lets you edit account preferences and notifications.
An account feature that let's you edit image ads and image fonts.
An account feature that lets you edit ads, keywords, placements, and bids right where you see them in your account.



How do you create a new campaign?

The Networks tab of any campaign
Use the New Campaign button on the Settings tab
You need a new account for each new campaign
Use the keyword tool to add new keywords to your ad



Which of the following is a requirement for linking your Google Adwords and Google Analytics accounts together?

A corporate account is used, rather than a personal account
The Adwords budget is $1 million per month or higher
The same Google account email address is used for both services
There are multiple people at the organization using both services



A My Client Center account is a Google Adwords umbrella account that houses multiple managed account.

False
True



One set of keywords and placements for one or more ads is called a(n):

ad match
ad group
family
ad chain



What are the two types of networks that Google uses?

Local and overseas
CNN and ABC
Search network and content network
Local and remote



What is one way to improve your ROI?

Make sure your website is easy to navigate
Adjust your bids
All of these
Using a landing page that's most relevant to your ad.
Use highly relevant keywords and ad text



What tool can you use with Google AdWords to determine how much time customers spend on your site after they click your ad?

Google Search
Google Trends for Websites
Google Analytics
Google Translate
Google Pack



Can you have multiple ad groups?

No, never
Yes, always
Yes, but every month they must be reviewed for relevance
Yes, but only when you pre-pay your charges



What may happen if a keyword is not performing well?

You may be asked to increase your bid amount
All of these
The quality score may decrease
Your position on the search page may drop



What tab do you use to add or remove additional users to your account?

My account
Billing
Opportunities
None of these



What can be done to improve the position of your ad?

Be an Adwords super user, reached when you activate 1,000 ads
Increase your CPC bid
Link your Adwords account to your Google Analytics account
Use an Adwords corporate account, rather than a personal account



Surrounding your keyword phrase in brackets, such as [tennis shoes] will result in which type of keyword?

Variable match
Phrase match
Broad match
Exact match



What does CTR stand for in Adwords?

Click through rate
Click to read
Click through ratio
Conversions through renewal



Can you switch to manual bidding after you setup an automatic bidding?

Yes, but only once per week
No, never
Yes, always
Yes, but only once per month



True or False. You are able to see which time of the day when your AdWords converts the best.

True
False



What is considered to be a close variant of a word when using broad match keyword?

Abbreviations
Singular and plural forms
Misspellings
All of these



How can you find your disapproved ads?

Select the disapproved check box under Approval Status
The Linked Accounts tab
The Ad Extension tab
Link your account to your Google Analytics account



Which Of The Following Is An Example Of A Call-To-Action Phrase?

Lowest Prices
Best of The Web
Personalized Service
Buy Here



What is true about Adwords remarketing?

All of these
You can reach viewers multiple times per day
You can use it with contextual targeting
You get the same bidding options as other Display Network campaigns



What do you need (by default) to log in to your AdWords account?

An email address and a password
A user name and a pin
A pin only
None of these



Can you control how much you spend daily on AdWords?

No, never
Yes, always
Yes, but only in Europe
Yes, but only when you pay in euros



How can you avoid showing an ad when users search for free or cheap?

create a match in quotes "" for the searched phrase that includes free or cheap
add "cheap" and "free" as negative keywords
create an exact match for the searched phrase that includes free or cheap
create a broad match for the searched phrase that includes free or cheap



Which one of these is a level of an AdWords account?

Ad groups
Account
All of these
Campaign



Under which tab can you add links to Google Analytics?

Campaign
My Account
Opportunities
Tools and Analysis



Which of the following is an idea category provided by Adwords?

Keyword
All of these
Budget
Bid



What is the purpose of the conversion tracking tool?

To see more statistics
To see how clicks convert into sales
None of these
To convert currencies when you review statistics



What is a destination URL?

An image that is placed next to your ad
An address of a web page that visitors are directed to when they click on your ad
A URL that will appear in the bottom of your ad
A text that explains what products you sell



What happens when your cost reaches your budget amount?

Your ads will stop showing for that day
All of these
Your account will be terminated
Your checking account will be debited



On what page are ads with 1-3 position?

page 5
page 3
page 4
page 2
page one



How often can you change your budget?

Monthly
Bi-weekly
Yearly
No limit



Can you obtain an estimate of how many clicks you can expect per day?

Yes, but only if your budget is at least $1,000
Yes, always
No, never
No, that only works with Yahoo!



Can you import conversion tracking data from Google Analytics?

No
Yes



Do you have to indicate your currency?

Yes, but only when you pay in euros
Yes, always
No, never
Yes, but only in Europe



Who is allowed to use Google Adwords?

Anyone
Only Certified Adwords Professionals
Only Web Designers
Only Chief Marketing Officers



What is the minimum spending requirement?

None
$100.00



How many websites can you advertise in a single ad group?

4
3
2
5
1



What is the minimum monthly charge for Google AdWords service?

$15
None
$10
$1



Which of the following are acceptable ad formats when using the Display Network?

Animated image ads
Rich media ads
All of these
Video ads



What is Manager Defined Spend (MDS)?

A simple way for MCC users to control the budgets of their managed accounts
You are not charged for clicks to your landing page, only the conversions from your ad on your site
An ad feature that allows you to add additional information to your text ad
Locations on the Google Displany Network where your ad could appear



Which symbol is used to denote an exact keyword match?

[keyword]
*keyword*
!keyword
"keyword"
(keyword)



What is an Adwords budget?

The amount in conversion charges that an account can accrue in a specified period
The amount of revenue to your website projected from Adwords ads
The amount in click or impression charges that an account can accrue in a specified time period
An ad feature that allows you to add additional information to your text ad



Which one is a mandatory step when you create you AdWords account?

Indicating your cell phone number
Providing a list of your hobbies and other interests
Writing a one page essay
Indicating the time zone



Which of these is not quality score factor?

Domain Name
Ad Text
Keyword
Landing Page



Preceding your keyword with a minus sign, such as tennis shoes -used, will result in which type of keyword?

Negative match
Exact match
Variable match
Phrase match



Destinational URL is:

The address for the webpage which is the top converting page.
The address for the webpage which is the main landing page.
The address for the webpage where you'd like people to be sent after they click your ad.
The address for the webpage which is shown in your ad.



When you review your statistics, which one of these can you not review?

Number of impressions
Number of sales
Click-through-rate
Number of clicks



Which of the following is not a keyword match type?

Exact
Phrase
Variable
Broad
Negative



In what language can you create your campaign?

English
French
Spanish
All of these



AdWords will automatically ______ your keywords.

italicize
bolden
underline



Is it possible to make your ads only appear in certain areas of the country?

This feature is planned
Yes
No



What are the two types of placements on the content network?

None of these
Fast and moderate
Managed and automatic
Liberal and conservative



True or false? Keywords are case sensitive.

True
False



How many ads can you create with your account?

Only one
Onle five
No limit
That is not possible



What is remarketing?

The length of time a user's cookie stays on the membership list if the user doesn't visit your site again
The method of using text ads in combination with contextual targeting
Targeting active keywords with a different modifier after a previous bidding
Targeting previous visitors of your website as they browse other sites on the Google Display Network



When you review your statistics, what date range can you choose?

All of these
Last 7 days
Today
Last month



What does MCC stand for?

My Client Center.
My Client Creation.
My Conversion Center.
My Client Conversion.



Which of these is not a keyword match-type?

negative
broad
exact
normal
phrase



What is an automatic bidding?

A way to avoid setting up campaigns
A way to let your customers make bids on an online auction automatically
An option that allows Google to provide as many clicks as possible within your budget
None of these



Which of the following is NOT a campaign option?

Eligible
Paused
Removed
Future



The quality score is a measure of:

your ad's priority
your ad's aesthetics
your ad's frequency
your ad's relevance



What do you call putting an ad on a specific webpage of the Google Display Network?

A campaign selection.
A Branding Impression.
An optimization.
A placement.



What is a broad match keyword?

Allows your ad to show for searches that match an exact phrase
A keyword that is used in more than one Adwords campaign
Allows your ad to show on similar phrases and relevant variations
A keyword that is a very good performer for your ad, resulting in higher than average CTR



What is a negative keyword?

A keyword that is poor performing for your ad, resulting in very low ad rank
Ensures your ad does not show for any search containing that word
Allows your ad to show for searches that match an exact phrase, rather than a single word
A keyword that can result in your ad being disapproved, such as "Best"
A keyword that is poor performing for your ad, resulting in very low CTR



What is callout extension in Google AdWords?

extension for mcc accounts
ad extension
this extension is not available at this moment
billing extension



Which of the following is a type of ad available in Adwords?

(All of these)
Ads with placements
Ads with keywords
Ads with mobile device targeting



Does a high appearance in organic search results affect whether your advert appears in AdWords?

No. Google treats paid search and organic search separately.
Yes. Google ranks adverts higher when the website ranks higher in organic search.
Yes. You can't appear on the same page with both Paid Search and Organic Search listings.
Yes. Google ranks adverts lower when the website ranks higher in organic search.



What does CPM stand for in Google Adwords?

Conversions per thousand clicks
Cost per minute
Cost per thousand impressions
Conversions per minute



What is a placement?

The amount in click charges that an account can accrue
The placement of a user's cookie on the membership list
The average position of where your ad is showing relative to other ads
Locations on the Google Display Network where your ad could appear



What is PPC?

Pay Per Click Advertising
Search Engine Optimization
Natural Search Advertising



How many characters can you include into a head line of an English language ad?

Up to 20
Up to 25
unlimited
Up to 30
Up to 35



What is the traffic estimator?

A guess about conversion rates
A calculator for approximate keyword cost
GPS application
A click estimate on selected keywords



To set a special promotion to go live at a certain time without manually turning it on, what feature would you use?

The Go Live feature
A custom filter
Ad scheduling
The _trackEvent method



What is a rich media ad?

A text ad placed in the skyscraper ad position of any website
An ad placed on the most highly trafficked sites on the internet
An ad that contains animation or other types of motion
An ad placed in Fortune a 500 media property



What does the field Avg. Pos. refer to?

Average Purchase of Sale, or how much in revenue the average sale on your landing page generates
Average Point of Sale, or how many conversions from your landing page
The average position of where your ad is showing relative to other ads
The average position of your keyword quality score



What are Google AdWords keywords?

Words and phrases that a user types into the Google search box
Words and formulae added to the META tag of your web page
None of these
Words and phrases added to the META tag of your web page



Which of the following can be found in the Tools and Analysis tab?

Account preferences
Billing summary
Ad groups
Keyword tool



Joe and Jane have separate ads competing for the keyword "camera." If Joe's quality score is 8 and his maximum CPC is $1.25, and Jane's quality score is 10 and her maximum CPC is $1.10, whose ad will rank higher in a ranking auction?

Jane's
Joe's
Both ads will not appear.
Not enough information to determine relative rank.



True of False? Its Compulsory to use exactly same display URL & destination URL in your ads.

True
False



If your ad is disapproved, how do you resubmit it?

Add the ad to the Review query for another review by Adwords
You cannot resubmit ad ad for approval
Get in touch with your local Google Adwords representitive.
Edit the ad and resave it



How do you add sitelinks to your campaign?

The Ad Extension tab
Click the icon next to the ad
The Linked Accounts tab
Initialize the API to send data



Which is an example of an exact matched keyword?

+Buy Laptop
[Buy laptop]
"Buy laptop"
Buy Laptop



What is the Adwords account hierarchy?

Account > campaign > ad group
Account > billing information > campaign
Account > campaign > keywords
Account > ad group > campaign



Which factor has no influence on Quality Score?

CTR
Keyword
Landing Page
Budget



If your daily budget is $100 and you have a click bid amount of $.25, what would the maximum number of clicks you could expect to get each day?

500
200
100
400



Which of the following is not a website that Google AdWords is featured on?

Yahoo
AOL
YouTube
Google News
Google Search



What does MCC stand for?

My Client Center
Multiple Cached Clicks
Managed Click Control
Manager Client Central
Multiple Client Center



Phone numbers are acceptable in what part of your ad?

All of these
Call extension
Hyperlinked headline
Site extension



Which element will NOT help you design successful advertising campaigns?

Not including one of your keywords in your ad text.
Including prices and promotions.
Creating simple, enticing ads.
Using a strong call-to-action.



What is the default keyord matching option?

Phrase Match
Exact Match
Broad Match
Variable Match



What is a display URL?

A URL that will appear in the bottom of your ad
A text that explains what products you sell
The destination URL your ad will land on
An image that is placed next to your ad
All of these



Max bid x quality score =

Ad Rank
Consumer Retention Rate
Ad Score
Ad Volume



Where do ads with placement selection appear?

In spots 1, 2, or 3 of the search engine results page depending on your bid
On gmail text advertising only
Wherever in the Google Display Network you've chosen
On foreign extensions



In remarketing campaigns, what is the default membership duration?

30 days
365 days
60 days
2 weeks



How do you get a My Client Center account?

From the New Campaign tab in the settings menu
Visit google.com/adwords/myclientcenter and sign up
Request corporate status from the Adwords customer service link
You simply activate it from your Account Settings menu



What is a phrase match keyword?

A keyword that is used in more than one Adwords campaign
Any keyword you specify to not serve your ad when searched in quotes (as an exact phrase)
A specification which will display your ad near search results that contain your keyword phrase multiple times on the same page
Allows your ad to display for searches that contain your phrase or close variants



What does Adwords ask a trademark holder to have in order to send a complaint to Adwords against another company?

An active AdSense account
A Google Adwords account
Information regarding where and in what industries the mark is valid
Organic search results for the product or site in question



Which is not a strong call-to-action for your Ad?

Order Twiddles
Buy Twiddle
Call Twiddlemakers today
Purchase Twiddle
Search for Twiddles



How is the ad ranking calculated?

Maximum Score x Quality Bid = Ad Ranking
Bid x Quality Score = Ad Ranking
Daily Bid x Quality = Ad Ranking



How can you discover relevant placements?

Use the placement tool
Use the broad match modifier
Use the keyword tool
Run a Search Term Report



Why are two or three word phrases better than one word keywords?

One word keywords tend to be too generic
Adwords will only allow you to bid on a limited amount of one word keywords
One word keywords are actually always better performing than multiple word phrases
One word keywords are always more expensive than multiple word phrases



What is a bidding option?

A way to control the cost of your campaign
A way to let your ads show on iPhones
A way to let your customers make bids on an online auction
All of these



Along with cost per click, what is the other form of bidding used within Adwords?

Cost per thousand impressions (CPM)
All of these
Bid with Google +1 credits
Pay per conversion (PPC)



Which of the following factor does not impact the quality score?

CPA
CTR
Ad Relevance
Landing Page experience



What setting limits the number of times your ads appear on the Google Display Network to a unique user?

Ad Optimizer.
Frequency Capping.
Location capping.
Network scheduling.



What will happen if you don't select a keyword specific bid?

The adgroup default bid will apply to the keyword
Adwords will prompt you for one for each keyword
Adwords will use the average bid amount from other campaigns
Your ad will not run for that keyword search



What is it called when a company's ads are matches to relevant webpages?

Google AdMatch
Contextual targeting
Ad matching
Matchmaking



What are Ad Sitelinks?

The Ad Sitelinks tab is where you will determine your placements in Google owned or partnered directories
A feature for search based ads that lets you include links to other site content not included in your main landing page
An ad placed on another website or service within the Google Display Netword
A feature which allows you to see the way your placement ad looks in context by testing in on your own site



What is the maximum number of AdWords ads that could show on the first page of desktop search results?

2
11
3
4



What can you do with Remarketing?

Remarket to users who have a history of searching for your keywords
Remarket to users using keyword targeting in the display network
Remarket to users who have visited your site before in the search & display network
Remarket to users who have visited similar sites to yours in the display network only
Remarket to users who have visited your site before in the search network only



Which is an example of unacceptable ad text?

Lovin it.
Get em now.
Great savings on kitchen utensils.
Click here.



What will happen if you add a comma to a two word keyword phrase?

Nothing. The system ignores commas
The system will treat it as two separate keywords
You cannot continue until the comma is removed
You will activate a Broad Match modifier



What is the best tool to use to estimate click traffic based on your maximum CPC and daily budget levels?

Placement Tool.
Traffic Estimator.
Contextual Targeting Tool.
Keyword Tool.



Where can you adjust Geo-Targeting?

Ad Group Level
Campaign Level
Account Level
Geo-Targeting Level
Keyword Level



Surrounding your keyword phrase in quotes, such as "tennis shoes" will result in which type of keyword?

Broad match
Exact match
Phrase match
Variable match



If you have set a keyword specific bid but want to revert back to the default adgroup bid, how do you accomplish this?

You cannot revert to the default bid
Via the +Add keywords feature
Delete the bid amount from the Max CPC field and click save
Delete and re-add the keyword



True or false? Prices stated in your Ad test must always be supported within 1-2 clicks of your landing page.

True
False



What is the Adwords Quality Score used for?

Determining how well written and designed your ad is
All of these
Measuring how relevant your keyword is to your ad text and the user's query
Determining if you are allowed to place ads up to 1,000 in number to become a super user



When using broad match, how can you see which search term variations have triggered your ad?

Run a Search Query Report
Run a Variable Match Report
You cannot see until the ads are served
Using the Display Network tool



Which is not a Google recommended element of quality to keep in mind when optimizing your site:

Provide transparency of how your site interacts with the users computer and information
Include often updated, relevant, and original content
Traffic rather than the user should be the focus of your optimization efforts
Provide good and easy to use navigation for your website



What does WAP stand for?

Wireless Application Protocol
Wide Area Protocol
Wireless Application Procedure
Wireless Applied Protocol



Which of the following searches will show your ad when you are using the keyword [guitar strings]?

All of these
Guitar strings
Guitar string
Nylon guitar strings



To save wasted clicks, ad texts should include:

store locations
similar products
prices and promotions
competitor pricing



What requirement must your campaign meet in order to use the Conversion Optimizer?

The account must be linked to a Google Analytics account.
The campaign must be set for CPM bidding.
The campaign must have received at least 30 conversions in the last 15 days.
The campaign must have received at least 15 conversions in the last 30 days.



How is CTR calculated?

Clicks/costs
Ad Impressions/costs
Ad Impressions/Clicks
Clicks/Ad impressions



Which of these is an acceptable ad headline?

Widgets In-Stock, Click Here
Widgets In-Stock Now!
Widgets IN-STOCK Now
Widgets In-Stock Now



How does the Automatic Payment billing method work?

You are billed after you accrue the costs of your account activity
You are pre-billed in increments of $25 before any account activity
You are billed each day in real time for your account activity
Automatic payment does not reflect a payment billing method - it is a keyword bidding method



Does the order of modified broad match keywords matter? That is, is "+red +shoes" the same as "+shoes +red"?

The least important keyword should be listed first.
No, the order doesn't matter.
Only the first keyword should be marked with the plus sign ("+red shoes" or "+shoes red"), so the question is incorrect.
If both are present then the search query "buy red shoes" will match "+red +shoes", and not "+shoes +red".
The most important keyword should be listed first



Which of these is not a bidding option?

CPA
CPM
eCPC
CPC
EPC



Where can you find the reason your ad was disapproved?

Click the icon next to the ad
The Ad Extension tab
The Disapproved Ads tab
Link your account to your Google Analytics account



What is the membership duration of a remarketing campaign?

1,000 days, unless you petition Adwords for a longer length of time
How long a user's cookie stays on the membership list if the user doesn't visit your site again
The length of time you are running the remarketing campaign
The length of time between individual visits to your site from one unique user



What is an effect of moving a keyword to another ad group?

There is no effect to this
Your statistics (temporarily) reset to zero for that keyword
It is very beneficial to your quality score



In the United States, what is the minimum bid?

$0.001
$0.10
$0.01
There is no minimum



Which of the following is NOT directly influenced by a high quality score?

Keyword cost per click
Conversion rate
Estimating first page bids
How high your ad will be ranked



Which benefit is not a result of a negative keyword?

Reduce cost of campaigns
Reach a wider audience
Improve ROI
Improve Quality Score
Improve in conversion rate



Online advertising goals generally fall into one of two categories:

Direct response or branding.
Old economy or new economy.
Branding or image marketing.
Direct response or clickthrough rate.



In the My Client Center, what does MDS stand for?

Monitored Data System
Manager Defined Spend
Modified Data System
Monthly Defined Spend



How do you calculate AdRank?

AdRank = Min CPC * CTR
AdRank = Max CPC * Quality Score
AdRank = Max CPC * CTR
AdRank = Quality Score * Avg CPC
AdRank = Max CPC / Quality Score



What happens if a client manager moves all his managed accounts to MDS (Manager Defined Spend)?

now client manager can use CPA bidding for all these accounts
billing for these accounts will be done on annual basis
AdWords automatically manages all these accounts budget
will be billed for these accounts via manager order-level monthly invoice



If an ad has a click-through-rate of 2% and an average CPC of $0.50, what is the effective CPM?

$50
$20
$15
$10



What is necessary to run Product Listing Ads?

Google Merchant Center Account
All of the Above
Daily Budget > $25
Shopping Ad Extensions



Where can you setup your AdWords Remarketing lists?

Within my AdWords account
Both
Within my Analytics account



What is the formula for a clickthrough rate?

(Ad impressions / ad clicks) x 100
(Ad clicks / ad impressions) x 100
(Ad clicks/ad impressions) / 100
(Ad clicks / conversions) x 100



Which of the following is true of inline editing in Google AdWords?

When a keyword, placement or ad is edited, its statistics reset to zero
It is limited to keyword grouping and CPC changes
It allows you to edit the text of your ads right in the SERP
Inline editing resets bids and destination URLs



Where would you change a campaign's linked Google Places account?

You cannot change the linked account settings once set
You cannot link your Google Places account to Adwords
The Linked Accounts tab
The Ad Extension tab



Which is the mathematical calculation for Conversation rate?

(clicks / conversion) * 100
(conversion * clicks) / 100
(conversion / 100) * clicks
(conversion / clicks) * 100



To set up Conversion Tracking, you can

Any of the Above
Install the Adwords Conversion Tracking Code
Enable Call-as-Conversion
Import a Goal from Google Analytics



How can you disable showing ads on mobile devices?

Disable Mobile devices from Campaign Settings
Not Possible
Uncheck Mobile Devices in Account Settings
Decrease bid adjustment by 100%



What does the Google Network consist of?

Google.com and Google Search Partners.
The Google Search Network and the Google Display Network.
Google.com and the Google Display Network.
Google Search Partners and the Google Display Network.



On the display network, how would you show your ad on different pages related to a single topic, rather than individual keywords?

This cannot be done in Adwords
Identify an ad group containing all keywords within the topic
Use the ad placement selection
Use topic targeting



True or false? Broad match modifiers can be used in negative keywords.

True
False



What determines the first page bid estimate?

Quality score and the average cost-per-click.
Historical click through rate and average cost-per-click.
Quality Score and historical clickthrough rates.
Quality Score and current advertiser competition for that key word.



How does contextual advertising work?

Keywords are matched to a website by relevancy of context determined by MediaBot
All of these



A proximity pattern matching algorithm is used to match an ad to its target demographic's location

It works by providing webmasters with URLs of relevant websites
What is the keyword analysis field?
This field shows how much your competitors are spending on each keyword.
This field give you an in-depth view of your keyword's performance.
This field shows how many clicks your ad will get in the next 30 days.
This field shows keyword suggestions and bid prices.



AdWords by default uses spelling variations and close variations even for exact match and phrase match keywords. Where do you adjust the settings to get the old behaviour of exact match and phrase match?

Keyword level
Account level
Campaign level
Advert level
AdGroup level



How is conversion rate calculated?

Clicks / Impressions
Clicks / Conversions
CTR / CPC
Conversions / CPC
Conversions / Clicks



How do you set different bid multipliers for different times of the day?

Campaigns > Advanced setting > Ad Delivery > Bid Adjustment
Campaigns > Advanced settings > Ad Scheduling > Ad rotation
Campaigns > Bidding and budget > Ad Scheduling > Bid Adjustment
Campaigns > Advanced settings > Ad Scheduling > Bid Adjustment



Which of the following is a requirement for including a price, special discount, or free offer in your ad?

The word "free" is not allowed to appear in ads and will result in the ad being disapproved
There are no special requirements
Prices must be listed in the Offers Table you have set up in the Ad Preference Center
It must be clearly displayed on your website within 1-2 clicks of your landing page



What is the immediate quality score advantage to adding all possible match types of a keyword to your campaign?

It is detrimental to your quality score
It is very beneficial to your quality score
There is no advantage



True or False? You can upgrade your existing normal adwords account to My Client Center (MCC) account.

False
True



What are the three components of the AdWords ecosystem?

Advertisers, Users, Accounts
Google, Adwords, Users
Reach, Publishers, Advertisers
Advertisers, Users, Publishers



What bidding option(s) are initially available for the Google Search Network?

CPC bidding only.
CPM bidding.
CPM and CPA bidding.
CPC and CPM bidding.



What is AdWords Express?

A way for users to quickly indicate their ad preferences and have relevant ads delivered to them
A way for advertisers to skip many of the complicated steps and publish ads soon after signing up
A way for users of the Google Network to pay a fee and opt out of all AdWords advertisements
A way for local businesses to easily advertise to potential customers



True or false? You can add a phone number to your Ad Text.

False
True



Video campaigns allow you to only display the URL you are actually linking to.

True
False



What is the range for daily spending?

$10-$20
$5-$10
$0-$100,000
$1-$1,000,000



When can an ad use superlatives, like "best" or "#1"?

Always - It just costs slightly more
When the ad pulls a word-for-word quote from customer testimonials
If the company is currently making more profit than anyone else in its product market
Never
If the claim can be verified by a third-party site.



If 50,000 people search for the keywords that triggers your ad, but only 250 people click on your ad , What would be the CTR?

5%
10%
0.5%
0.05%



Which of the following is not a technique that Google uses to determine location targeting?

The time zone the user is in.
The Google domain being used.
The search term a user submits on Google.
The IP address of the user.



You have an AdGroup with the broad match keyword "IT jobs," but you don't want single word search queries like "jobs" to match. Which of the following is a way to exclude the search query "jobs" for this AdGroup?

You don't need to - Google doesn't match the broad match keyword "IT jobs" with a search for "jobs".
Negative broad match '-jobs'
Negative phrase match '-"jobs"'
Campaign negative modified broad match '-+jobs'
Change the keyword to phrase match



Where do you redeem advertising credits you've received for referring others to Adwords?

In the Promotional Code area of Billing Preferences
In the Linked Accounts tab
In the Billing Services tab
Google does not offer referral credits in Adwords.



Under what circumstance is "+1" in the ad text acceptable?

None of these
If it is part of a value or amount, such as "Get a 3 day rental +1 day free"
It is never acceptable to use +1 in your ad
If it is meant to elicit a click on the Google +1 button



The diagnose keywords feature will show a status of:

Low bid or quality score
Ad showing some of the time
Disapproved keyword
None of the Above



What is not considered to be a close variant of a word when using broad match keyword?

Stemmings
Synonyms
Abbreviations
Misspellings



What is the Bid Simulator used for?

There is no such thing as a bid simulator
To show the companies you would be bidding against for a selection of keywords
Estimate the cost, clicks, and impressions your ad will receive over the next seven days if you change the CPC bid
Estimate the cost, clicks, and impressions your ad could have received over the past seven days if you had set a different CPC bid



True or False? You cannot segment the keyword performance by 'Hour of the day' in adwords.

False
True



In remarketing campaigns, what is the maximum membership duration?

540 days
90 days
60 days
365 days



What is the minimum CPM bid amount?

$0.10
$0.05
$1.00
$0.01
$0.25



What is the limit on number of Adgroups in an Adwords Campaign?

None of these.
5000
20000
10000
15000



If you have an exact match keyword being bid below the estimated first page minimum bid, can it show adverts on the first page?

Yes. It could even be below the estimated first page bid, and still show in position 1 at the top of the page.
Yes, but only on the lowest positions on the page, if competitors budgets are exhausted or Google is trying to spend the budget.
No. If the bid is below the estimated first page, it will take special conditions to show the related adverts on that keyword.



What could cause a conversion with no click associated with it?

The click comes from a phone number included in the ad
The click comes from a blacklisted or filtered IP address, or from organic searching
It is not possible to have a conversion without a click
You have not yet enabled click tracking in your ads



Each ad group has an initial limit of how many keywords?

1,000
10,000
There is no limit
2,000



What are enhanced online campaigns?

Having multiple locations and languages in one campaign.
Targeting Ad Planner 1000 websites.
Contextual targeting among placements.
Running image ads on the Google Display Network.



What is the maximum number of IP addresses that can be excluded per campaign?

No limit
500
100
1000
50



What is the name for a 160 x 600 image ad?

Banner
Wide skyscraper
Skyscraper
Leaderboard



What is the limits of keywords in an Adwords Adgroup?

3000
5000
None of these.
4000
2000