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Get In The Car, We're Going To WalMart Quiz

Walmart, an American retail store, is one of the world's largest corporation. Take this quiz to know how much you really know about this mega organisation!

A multiple-choice quiz by ta33. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ta33

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,147

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the entrepreneur who founded Wal-Mart in 1962. Hint

Sam Roberts

William Roberts

William Walton

Sam Walton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was the first Walmart store opened? Hint

Iowa

Oklahoma

Missouri

Arkansas

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the "mission statement" of Wal-Mart corporation? Hint

Saving People Time So They Can Live Better

Providing People Variety So They Can Live Better

Saving People Money So They Can Live Better

Saving People Money So They Can Spend More

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Question 4 of 10

4. Under what symbol is Wal-Mart's common stock traded? Hint

WAL

WMT

WLT

WLM

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Mexico, under what name does Wal-Mart operate? Hint

Walmex

Walico

Asda

Walmart

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the micro organisation that Wal-Mart operates to help the community. Hint

The Walmart Foundation

Walmart's Charity

The Walton Foundation

Walton's Charity

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one, out of the following, is not one of Wal-Mart's private brands? Hint

Great Value

Smart Buy

Equate

Sam's Choice

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the founder's death, who became the chairman of the company? Hint

S. Robson Walton

W. Robson Walton

S, Robert Walton

W. Robson William

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Question 9 of 10

9. Over the years Wal-Mart has faced considerable criticism. Name the advocacy group that Wal-Mart launched to counter the criticisms. Hint

Walmart Helps

The Future with Walmart

Walmart Cares

Working Families for Wal-Mart

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which country did Walmart have an unsuccessful venture? Hint

Argentina

Germany

China

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the entrepreneur who founded Wal-Mart in 1962.

Answer: Sam Walton

Sam Walton (a.k.a. Samuel Moore Walton), a graduate of the University of Missouri, opened the first Wal-Mart store with his brother Bud (a.k.a. James Lawrence Walton).

2. Where was the first Walmart store opened?

Answer: Arkansas

The first store was located at 719 Walnut Ave. in Rogers, Arkansas. Soon after its introduction, the popularity of Wal-Mart rose and retail stores sprang up across rural America.

3. What is the "mission statement" of Wal-Mart corporation?

Answer: Saving People Money So They Can Live Better

Sam Walton envisioned his company to provide people the opportunity to save more and lead a better life. He aimed to achieve this dream by selling low-priced but good quality products.

4. Under what symbol is Wal-Mart's common stock traded?

Answer: WMT

On August 25,1972 Wal-Mart's shares began trading in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

5. In Mexico, under what name does Wal-Mart operate?

Answer: Walmex

Walmex (Wal-Mart de Mexico), a subsidiary of Wal-Mart, is one of the largest Latin American retail companies.

6. Name the micro organisation that Wal-Mart operates to help the community.

Answer: The Walmart Foundation

The Walmart Foundation was created to support communities through volunteerism and financial contributions. The foundation focuses on four main areas: education, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness.

7. Which one, out of the following, is not one of Wal-Mart's private brands?

Answer: Smart Buy

Smart Price, not Smart Buy, is one of the many private Wal-Mart brands. Wal-Mart began offering private label brands in 1991. Under its first brand, Sam's Choice, Wal-Mart sold drinks produced by Cott Beverages.

8. After the founder's death, who became the chairman of the company?

Answer: S. Robson Walton

Samuel Robson Walton, a business graduate from the University of Arkansas, is the eldest son of Sam Walton. In 2008, his net worth was estimated to be $19.2 billion.

9. Over the years Wal-Mart has faced considerable criticism. Name the advocacy group that Wal-Mart launched to counter the criticisms.

Answer: Working Families for Wal-Mart

'Working Families for Wal-Mart' was formed by Wal-Mart and Edelman (a public relations firm). This group's main activity is to praise Wal-Mart and oppose against groups like 'Wal-Mart Watch'.

10. In which country did Walmart have an unsuccessful venture?

Answer: Germany

Walmart's losses in Germany were estimated to be around 3 Billion Euros!

Source: Author ta33

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