CRM Technology Flashcards
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Which CRM deployment model gives a company the most control over data security and customization?
Answer: On-premise CRM
On-premise CRM is hosted on the company's own servers, giving maximum control over security, customization, and data governance.
What is the primary purpose of a CRM system's lead scoring feature?
Answer: Assign a numerical value to prospects based on their likelihood to convert
Lead scoring assigns numerical values to prospects based on demographic data and behavioral signals to prioritize follow-up efforts.
In CRM technology, what does 'workflow automation' primarily accomplish?
Answer: Triggers predefined actions based on specific events or conditions
Workflow automation triggers predefined sequences of actions—such as sending emails or assigning tasks—when specific conditions are met.
A sales manager wants to see all opportunities expected to close this quarter and their probability. Which CRM feature should she use?
Answer: Sales pipeline/forecast report
A sales pipeline or forecast report aggregates open opportunities by close date and probability, giving managers visibility into expected revenue.
What distinguishes a CRM's 'contact' record from an 'account' record?
Answer: Contacts represent individual people; accounts represent organizations or companies
In CRM systems, a contact is an individual person, while an account represents the company or organization they belong to.
Which integration type allows a CRM to automatically log inbound and outbound emails against contact records?
Answer: Email client integration
Email client integration (e.g., Outlook or Gmail plugins) automatically captures emails and links them to the relevant CRM contact or deal record.
A CRM reports a high 'customer churn rate.' What does this metric indicate?
Answer: A large percentage of existing customers stopped doing business with the company
Churn rate measures the percentage of customers who discontinue their relationship with the company over a given period, signaling retention issues.