GMC GMC Paid Media & Performance Advertising 1

Question 1

In paid search advertising, what does 'Quality Score' primarily influence?

Accepted Answer

Your ad's cost-per-click and ad rank position

Answer

Quality Score affects both your cost-per-click and ad rank, meaning higher scores lead to lower costs and better positions.

Question 2

Which paid media bidding strategy is most aligned with a growth marketer's goal of maximizing conversions within a fixed budget?

Accepted Answer

Target CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) bidding

Answer

Target CPA bidding uses machine learning to automatically set bids that maximize conversions at or below your desired cost per acquisition.

Question 3

What is 'ad frequency' in paid media campaigns and why should growth marketers monitor it?

Accepted Answer

The average number of times one person sees your ad, which impacts ad fatigue

Answer

Ad frequency tracks how many times a single user sees your ad; excessive frequency leads to ad fatigue and declining performance.

Question 4

A growth marketer is running a Facebook Ads campaign. Which audience targeting option reaches people most similar to existing customers?

Accepted Answer

Lookalike audiences

Answer

Lookalike audiences use existing customer data to find new users who share similar characteristics and behaviors.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of A/B testing ad creatives in a paid media campaign?

Accepted Answer

To identify which ad variation drives better performance metrics

Answer

A/B testing ad creatives identifies which version generates better CTR, conversions, or ROAS, enabling data-driven optimization.

(GMC) Growth Marketing Certification Practice Test