Consumer Outlets & Marketing is one of 8 topics in the Grade 10 Consumer Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which of the following is one of the four main criteria used to evaluate a consumer outlet?
Safety and hygiene
The colour of the shop's logo
The number of employees the shop has
The age of the shop owner
Answer: Safety and hygiene — Safety and hygiene is one of the four main criteria (alongside variety/quality/price, convenience, and additional services) used to evaluate consumer outlets.
Easy
2. Which type of restaurant is best described as offering quick service and a limited menu at a lower price point?
A fast food outlet
A full-service restaurant
A family restaurant
None of these; all restaurants offer identical service
Answer: A fast food outlet — Fast food outlets are characterised by quick service, a limited menu, and generally lower prices compared to full-service or family restaurants.
Medium
3. Name the term used to describe the socially expected behaviour when dining out, such as being polite to staff and using cutlery correctly.
Answer: restaurant etiquette — Restaurant etiquette refers to socially expected behaviour when dining out, including politeness, appropriate dress, and correct use of cutlery.
