Showing posts with label Google Ads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Google Ads. Show all posts

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Take Your Google Ads to the Next Level: Advanced Tactics

Chapter 15: Advanced Strategies & Scaling Your Google Ads

Google Ads

๐Ÿ” Advanced Tactics


  • Performance Max Campaigns: Use machine learning to automate across all channels
  • Geo-Fencing: Target users based on specific physical locations
  • Dayparting: Schedule ads by time of day for peak ROI
  • Audience Layering: Combine multiple targeting types
  • Use of Scripts: Automate bid adjustments, alerts, and optimizations

๐Ÿš€ Scaling Strategies


  • Replicate high-performing campaigns to new markets or geographies
  • Increase budget gradually while monitoring ROAS
  • Expand to YouTube, Display, Discovery, and Shopping if relevant

Avoid These Costly Google Ads Errors

Chapter 14: Common Google Ads Mistakes to Avoid

Google Ads

⚠️ Frequent Mistakes


  • Not setting up conversion tracking
  • Ignoring Quality Score
  • Using broad match without negative keywords
  • Poor ad copy that doesn’t match keyword intent
  • Sending traffic to irrelevant or slow-loading landing pages
  • Forgetting to segment campaigns by intent or theme

✅ How to Avoid Them


  • Conduct regular audits
  • Set clear goals and align campaigns
  • Monitor and optimize weekly

How to Monitor & Improve Google Ads Performance

 Chapter 13: Managing Campaign Performance & Optimization

Google Ads

๐Ÿ“ˆ Key Metrics to Track


  • Impressions & Clicks
  • Click-Through Rate (CTR)
  • Cost Per Click (CPC)
  • Quality Score
  • Conversions & Conversion Rate
  • Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

๐Ÿงช Optimization Tips


  • Regularly review your search terms report
  • Use negative keywords to eliminate waste
  • Split test ads and landing pages
  • Adjust bids based on performance by device/location/time
  • Use automated rules or scripts for efficiency

Google Ads Audience Targeting Explained: Find Your Ideal Customer

Chapter 12: Audience Targeting Options in Google Ads

Google Ads

๐Ÿงญ What is Audience Targeting?


Audience targeting allows you to reach specific groups of users based on interests, behaviors, intent, or demographics.

๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ป Key Targeting Options


  • Affinity Audiences: Reach users with general interests
  • In-Market Audiences: People actively researching or considering buying
  • Custom Audiences: Define your own based on keywords, URLs, apps
  • Detailed Demographics: Target by age, gender, parental status, etc.
  • Life Events: Like moving, graduating, or getting married
  • Similar Audiences: Like lookalike audiences—users similar to converters

⚙️ Placement in Campaigns


Use in:

  • Display & Video Campaigns
  • Discovery & Performance Max
  • Observation vs Targeting settings

Bring Back Lost Visitors with Google Ads Remarketing

Chapter 11: Remarketing Strategies in Google Ads

Google Ads


๐Ÿ” What is Remarketing?


Remarketing lets you show ads to users who’ve previously visited your website, app, or interacted with your content but didn’t convert.

๐Ÿง  Why Use Remarketing?


  • Stay top-of-mind with warm leads
  • Increase conversions with tailored messaging
  • Improve ROI by targeting an already interested audience

๐Ÿ“‹ Types of Remarketing


  • Standard Remarketing: Display ads to past website visitors
  • Dynamic Remarketing: Show product-specific ads
  • Remarketing Lists for Search Ads (RLSA)
  • Video Remarketing: Target YouTube viewers
  • Customer Match: Upload your email list

๐Ÿ› ️ How to Set Up


  • Add the global remarketing tag to your site
  • Create audience segments in Audience Manager
  • Target those lists in your campaigns

How to Track & Measure Success in Google Ads

 Chapter 10: Conversion Tracking & Analytics

Google Ads

๐ŸŽฏ What is Conversion Tracking?


Conversion tracking lets you measure what happens after someone clicks your ad—whether they made a purchase, signed up, called your business, or took another valuable action.

๐Ÿ› ️ How to Set It Up


  • Go to Google Ads dashboard > Tools & Settings > Conversions
  • Choose conversion source: website, phone calls, app, or import
  • Add the tracking code (Global Site Tag + Event Snippet) to your website or use Google Tag Manager

๐Ÿ“Š Key Metrics to Monitor


  • Conversions
  • Cost per Conversion (CPA)
  • Conversion Rate (%)
  • Value per Conversion

๐Ÿ”— Integrate with Google Analytics


  • Link your Google Ads and GA4 accounts
  • View behavioral data like bounce rates and session duration

How to Build Landing Pages That Convert in Google Ads

Chapter 9: Landing Page Optimization for Google Ads

Google Ads

๐Ÿ–ฅ️ What is a Landing Page?


A landing page is where users "land" after clicking your ad. It's built for conversion with minimal distractions.

๐Ÿ”ง Elements of a High-Converting Landing Page


  • Clear Headline: Matches the ad offer
  • Strong CTA: Encourages users to take action ("Sign Up Now")
  • Relevant Content: Aligns with the ad and keyword intent
  • Trust Signals: Reviews, badges, testimonials
  • Fast Load Time: Ideally under 3 seconds
  • Mobile Friendly: Fully responsive on all devices

๐Ÿ“ˆ Optimization Tips


  • Use A/B testing to compare versions
  • Keep forms short and simple
  • Reduce navigation links to keep users focused

Boost Your Ad CTR with Google Ad Extensions

Chapter 8: Using Ad Extensions to Improve Visibility

Google Ads

๐Ÿงฉ What Are Ad Extensions?


Ad extensions add more information to your ads and increase their visibility. They can improve CTR and help dominate the search results page.

๐Ÿ“š Types of Ad Extensions


  • Sitelink Extensions: Links to other pages of your website
  • Callout Extensions: Highlight offers, services (e.g., "Free Shipping")
  • Structured Snippets: Predefined headers like "Services" or "Brands"
  • Call Extensions: Add a phone number to your ad
  • Location Extensions: Show your business address
  • Price Extensions: Highlight product/service pricing
  • App Extensions: Promote app downloads

✅ Benefits


  • Higher CTR
  • Better Ad Rank
  • More real estate on the SERP

What is Quality Score & Why It Matters in Google Ads

Chapter 7: Understanding Quality Score & Ad Rank

Google Ads

๐Ÿ“Š What is Quality Score?


Quality Score is Google’s rating of the relevance and quality of your ads, keywords, and landing pages. It’s scored from 1 to 10.

๐Ÿงฎ Components of Quality Score


  • Expected CTR (Click-Through Rate)
  • Ad Relevance (How closely your ad matches user intent)
  • Landing Page Experience (Speed, relevance, and usability)

๐Ÿ“Œ Why It Matters


  • A higher QS lowers your CPC
  • Improves your Ad Rank (your position in the search results)
  • Leads to more impressions at lower costs
  • Formula: Ad Rank = Quality Score × Max CPC

๐Ÿ’ก How to Improve It


  • Write relevant ad copy
  • Use targeted keywords
  • Optimize landing page UX and load speed

How to Set the Right Budget & Bid for Google Ads Success

Chapter 6: Setting Budgets & Bidding Strategies

Google Ads

๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget Types


  • Daily Budget: Average daily limit for a campaign
  • Shared Budget: Spread across multiple campaigns

๐ŸŽฏ Bidding Strategies


  • Manual CPC: You control the bids
  • Enhanced CPC: Google adjusts your manual bids to improve conversions
  • Target CPA: Pay per conversion goal
  • Maximize Clicks/Conversions: Automated bid based on objective


๐Ÿ“ˆ Smart Tips


  • Start with manual to learn control, then shift to automation
  • Use bid adjustments for devices, locations, times


Writing Google Ads That Get Clicks & Conversions

 Chapter 5: Creating High-Converting Ad Copy

Google Ads

✍️ Anatomy of a Great Ad


  • Headline: Capture attention (up to 3, 30-character headlines)
  • Description: Entice and inform (up to 2, 90-character descriptions)
  • URL Path: Reinforces trust (display URL)

๐Ÿ’ฌ Best Practices


  • Use emotional triggers and strong CTAs (e.g., "Shop Now", "Get a Free Quote")
  • Incorporate primary keywords
  • Match your ad copy with the user’s search intent

๐Ÿ“Š A/B Testing


Run multiple versions of your ads to test different headlines, CTAs, or benefits.

How to Do Keyword Research for Google Ads Like a Pro

 Chapter 4: Mastering Keyword Research & Targeting

Google Ads

๐Ÿ” What Is Keyword Research?


Keyword research involves identifying the terms and phrases that potential customers use when searching for your products or services. Choosing the right keywords is essential for ensuring your ads reach the right audience.

๐Ÿ› ️ Tools for Keyword Research

  • Google Keyword Planner (free inside Google Ads dashboard)
  • Ubersuggest
  • SEMrush / Ahrefs
  • Google Trends

๐ŸŽฏ Types of Keywords


  • Broad Match: Reaches the widest audience (e.g., women’s shoes)
  • Phrase Match: Ads appear for searches containing the keyword phrase (e.g., "women’s running shoes")
  • Exact Match: Shows only for exact matches (e.g., [women’s running shoes])
  • Negative Keywords: Prevent ads from showing for unwanted terms

๐Ÿง  Pro Tips


  • Use long-tail keywords to target specific intent
  • Analyze competitor keywords
  • Group related keywords by ad group

Which Google Ads Campaign Type Is Best for You?

 Chapter 3: Types of Google Ads Campaigns

Google Ads

๐ŸŒ 1. Search Campaigns


Text ads appear on Google Search results pages when users search relevant keywords.

๐ŸŒŸ 2. Display Campaigns


Banner ads shown across the Google Display Network (websites, blogs, apps).

๐ŸŽฅ 3. Video Campaigns


Show ads on YouTube (skippable, non-skippable, bumper, and discovery formats).

๐Ÿ›️ 4. Shopping Campaigns


Ideal for eCommerce. Ads include product images, price, and merchant info.

๐Ÿ“ฑ 5. App Campaigns


Promote mobile app installs across Google Play, YouTube, and the Display Network.

๐Ÿ”„ 6. Performance Max


Automated campaigns across all Google channels. Great for maximizing conversions with minimal manual setup.

๐Ÿข 7. Local Campaigns (Now part of Performance Max)


Promote physical store visits with Google Maps integration.

How to Set Up Your Google Ads Account the Right Way

 Chapter 2: Google Ads Account Setup

Google Ads


๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Setup Guide


Setting up your Google Ads account is the first step to running successful campaigns. Here's how you do it:

  • Visit ads.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
  • Choose your advertising goal: website traffic, leads, brand awareness, etc.
  • Create your first campaign or skip to set it up manually later.
  • Set your billing country and time zone carefully—these can't be changed later.
  • Enter your payment details (credit/debit card or bank transfer).

๐Ÿ“… Understanding the Account Structure


  • Account: The top level containing all your campaigns.
  • Campaigns: Where you define budget, location, and goals.
  • Ad Groups: Organize your ads by themes/keywords.
  • Ads & Keywords: Your actual ad copy and search terms.

๐Ÿ”„ Navigating the Interface


Once your account is live, the dashboard includes:

  • Overview: Key metrics at a glance
  • Campaigns, Ad Groups, Keywords
  • Tools: Keyword planner, conversions, audience manager

What is Google Ads & Why It’s Essential for Your Business in 2025

Chapter 1: Introduction to Google Ads

Google Ads

๐ŸŒŸ What is Google Ads?

Google Ads is Google’s online advertising platform where businesses pay to show ads on Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and other websites in the Google Display Network. It operates on a pay-per-click (PPC) model—meaning you only pay when someone clicks on your ad.

Whether you’re a startup or a multinational brand, Google Ads helps drive targeted traffic, leads, and conversions with measurable results.

⚙️ How Google Ads Works

When a user searches something on Google, the platform runs a real-time auction to determine which ads show up. This auction is based on:
  • Bid: How much you're willing to pay.
  • Quality Score: Google’s rating of the relevance and quality of your ad.
  • Ad Rank: Bid × Quality Score.
Ads appear above or below organic search results based on this Ad Rank.

๐Ÿš€ Key Benefits of Google Ads

  • Instant Visibility: Appear on top of search results within hours.
  • Highly Targeted: Reach users by location, device, intent, time, and more.
  • Measurable ROI: Track clicks, conversions, and every rupee spent.
  • Flexible Budgets: Start with any budget and scale as you grow.
  • Multiple Ad Types: Text, video, display, shopping, app installs—you name it.

๐Ÿ“š Common Google Ads Terms

Here are some must-know terms for beginners:
  • CPC (Cost-Per-Click): What you pay per click.
  • CTR (Click-Through Rate): % of users who click your ad after seeing it.
  • CPA (Cost Per Acquisition): Cost per conversion.
  • QS (Quality Score): A 1–10 rating that impacts your CPC and ad placement.
  • Impressions: How many times your ad is shown.
  • Ad Rank: Determines ad position and is based on bid + QS + relevance.

๐Ÿ’ก Final Thoughts

Google Ads is one of the fastest ways to reach potential customers. But success lies in understanding how the platform works and continually optimizing your campaigns.

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Google Ads Video Advertising Exam Answers ✅✅✅ 2022 [Updated]

Google AdWords Video Advertising Exam Answers

Google Ads Video Advertising Exam

1)  Which of the following is a tip for optimizing a TrueView video ad campaign?
  A)  Remove all but one targeting group from the campaign.
  B)  Add exclusions to the campaign or targeting group.
  C)  All of the listed answers are incorrect.
  D)  Increase each target group’s bid by 100%.

2)  What is an example of a managed placement for a TrueView in-stream ad?
  A)  A website on the Google Display Network (GDN).
  B)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  C)  A YouTube channel.
  D)  YouTube watch page.


3)  A TrueView in-stream ad view is counted when a viewer:
  A)  watches at least 25% of the video.
  B)  watches at least 30 seconds of the video or completes it.
  C)  watches the video for five seconds or longer.
  D)  watches the video until the last 
quartile.

4)  What is the maximum number of targeting groups you can create in an AdWords for video campaign?
  A)  10
  B)  1
  C)  50
  D)  There isn’t a limit.

5)  What does average view frequency measure?
  A)  Average number of channel views.
  B)  Average number of times someone has viewed a video ad.
  C)  Average view-through rate (VTR) for the video.
  D)  All of the listed answers are incorrect.

6)  What are the targeting options for mastheads?
  A)  Topics, remarketing and interests.
  B)  Topics and remarketing.
  C)  Interests and remarketing.
  D)  Visitors to the YouTube homepage in a targeted country.

7)  To run a TrueView video ad, the video must be uploaded to:
  A)  an advertiser’s website.
  B)  YouTube, with the privacy settings changed to “Private.”
  C)  any video hosting site.
  D)  YouTube, with the privacy settings changed to “Public” or “Unlisted.”

8)  Which of the following is true when creating a targeting group for an AdWords for video campaign?
  A)  You can see estimates for views and average cost-per-view (CPV) values.
  B)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  C)  You can enable targeting groups for certain ads.
  D)  You can customize bids per TrueView ad format.

9)  An advertiser is charged for a TrueView in-display ad when a viewer:
  A)  watches the entire ad.
  B)  watches a TrueView in-stream ad after watching an in-display ad.
  C)  chooses to watch the ad by clicking a thumbnail.
  D)  shares the ad.

10)  _______ is used for AdWords for video campaigns.
  A)  Cost-per-click (CPC) bidding
  B)  Cost-per-acquisition (CPA) bidding
  C)  Cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) bidding
  D)  Cost-per-view (CPV) bidding

11)  What do earned actions measure?
  A)  Comments and likes.
  B)  Earned views, earned comments and earned likes
  C)  Visits on the website.
  D)  Ad views.

12)  Why is average view frequency important to measure?
  A)  All of the listed answers are incorrect.
  B)  You can see the number of conversions the ad received.
  C)  You can understand how often a single user sees your ad
  D)  You can see how engaged a viewer is with your ad

13)  Where would a call-to-action (CTA) overlay show?
  A)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  B)  Videos on your channel.
  C)  Embedded videos.
  D)  On TrueView in-display ads.

14)  With YouTube Analytics, you can track metrics on:
  A)  cost-per-channel visit.
  B)  playback locations.
  C)  YouTube session length.
  D)  TrueView ad skip rates.

15)  What is the view-through rate (VTR) of a campaign that has received 10,000 impressions and 900 views, and a channel that has received 200 subscriptions?
  A)  0.2
  B)  0.11
  C)  0.02
  D)  0.09

16)  ___________ ads can show on YouTube search results before they’re approved, but can’t run on the Search Network and Display Network until fully reviewed and approved.
  A)  Disapproved
  B)  Paused
  C)  Approved
  D)  Eligible

17)  In which TrueView format(s) can an advertiser use a companion banner?
  A)  In-stream and in-display.
  B)  In-stream.
  C)  All of the listed answers are incorrect.
  D)  In-display.

18)  A click on a companion banner:
  A)  can direct to an external URL.
  B)  can direct to a YouTube channel.
  C)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  D)  is free of charge.

19)  Which ad rotation option cannot be used for AdWords for video campaigns?
  A)  Rotate evenly.
  B)  Optimize for views.
  C)  Optimize for conversions.
  D)  Optimize for clicks.

20)  On average, how long does it take for a video ad to get approved?
  A)  1 business day.
  B)  Video ads are instantly eligible to show on YouTube and the Google Display Network (GDN).
  C)  2 hours.
  D)  10 business days.

21)  Which should be considered when analyzing campaign performance of different TrueView video ad formats?
  A)  Quartiles only.
  B)  View-through rate (VTR) only.
  C)  View-through rate (VTR) and quartiles.
  D)  Quartiles and website clicks.

22)  Average video view duration metrics are accessible through:
  A)  The YouTube Channel watch page.
  B)  The YouTube analytics audience retention tab.
  C)  AdWords reports and uploads tab.
  D)  AdWords campaign tab.

23)  With TrueView in-display ads, advertisers can target:
  A)  The Google Display Network (GDN).
  B)  All of the listed answers are incorrect.
  C)  YouTube.
  D)  YouTube and the Google Display Network (GDN).

24)  What does linking an AdWords account to a YouTube account allow an advertiser to do?
  A)  Access additional video reporting metrics.
  B)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  C)  Create a remarketing list.
  D)  Create call-to-action (CTA) overlays.

25)  What is masthead billing based on?
  A)  A flat fee.
  B)  Impressions and clicks.
  C)  Clicks.
  D)  Impressions.

26)  With TrueView in-stream ads, an advertiser pays:
  A)  only when the viewer clicks the video.
  B)  when the viewer watches at least 30 seconds of the video or completes it.
  C)  when the viewer watches five seconds of the video.
  D)  on a cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) basis.

27)  Which video ads can be created with AdWords for video?
  A)  Homepage expandable masthead unit.
  B)  TrueView ads.
  C)  Engagement ads.
  D)  InVideo ads.

28)  True or False: More than one YouTube account can be linked to an AdWords account.
  A)  True
  B)  False

29)  True or False: AdWords for video ads can use private videos.
  A)  True
  B)  False

30)  _________ ads can be created and managed through AdWords.
  A)  Reserve-bought
  B)  TV
  C)  TrueView
  D)  Masthead

31)  True or False: Advertisers have to implement a code to use the remarketing feature on AdWords for video.
  A)  False
  B)  True

32)  A TrueView in-display video ad needs to be:
  A)  There isn’t a limit.
  B)  Approximately 2 minutes.
  C)  Less than 30 seconds.
  D)  More than 30 seconds.

33)  True or False: YouTube remarketing lists can be used with standard text ads and display ads.
  A)  False
  B)  True

34)  How can an advertiser set up AdWords conversion tracking for a TrueView in-stream ad campaign?
  A)  Using Google Analytics.
  B)  Using YouTube Analytics.
  C)  By creating an AdWords conversion tracking code.
  D)  You cannot measure conversions with the in-stream format.

35)  True or False: AdWords for video is only recommended for branding.
  A)  True
  B)  False

36)  True or False: TrueView in-stream ads and TrueView in-display ads can be in the same AdWords for video campaign.
  A)  False
  B)  True

37)  An advertiser who wants to ensure a specific reach for a specific price on YouTube should use:
  A)  Reservation buying.
  B)  Placement targeting.
  C)  TrueView video ads.
  D)  Interest targeting.

38)  If an advertiser adds interest categories and topics to the same targeting group, then a TrueView ad will show:
  A)  only on targeted topics.
  B)  only on targeted interest categories.
  C)  on targeted topics and interest categories.
  D)  only when targeted topics and interest categories match.

39)  _________ are optional, clickable thumbnail images that appear next to TrueView InStream ads on YouTube.
  A)  Companion banners.
  B)  TrueView in-display ads.
  C)  Display ads on the Google Display Network (GDN).
  D)  YouTube mastheads.

40)  ______________ is the most effective way to control the number of times a user sees an ad.
  A)  Setting a lower cost-per-view (CPV) bid at the campaign-level
  B)  Monitoring audience retention metrics with YouTube Analytics
  C)  Setting a frequency cap
  D)  Lowering bidding levels

41)  Which of the following can be targeted when building a mobile video masthead?
  A)  An iOS app.
  B)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  C)  An Android app.
  D)  m.YouTube.com

42)  Using advanced campaign settings, YouTube remarketing, and call-to-action overlays (CTAs) are all tips for optimizing:
  A)  video ad campaigns.
  B)  bidding strategies.
  C)  cost-per-view (CPV) bidding strategies.
  D)  TrueView in-display ads.

43)  What’s the maximum length a TrueView video ad can be?
  A)  1 minute, 30 seconds.
  B)  7 minutes.
  C)  There isn’t a time limit.
  D)  30 seconds.

44)  ________ targeting enables advertisers to target specific websites, YouTube videos, and YouTube Partner channels with TrueView ads.
  A)  Contextual
  B)  Placement
  C)  Interest
  D)  Topic

45)  True or False: With TrueView in-stream ads, the advertiser pays when a user clicks the video.
  A)  True
  B)  False

46)  TrueView in-display ads run on:
  A)  YouTube masthead ads.
  B)  Google TV.
  C)  YouTube watch pages.
  D)  YouTube search result pages.

47)  True or False: You can use contextual targeting with AdWords for video.
  A)  False
  B)  True

48)  Which of the following remarketing lists can be used for a video campaign?
  A)  People who clicked the +1 button on the advertiser’s Google+ page.
  B)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  C)  People who skipped your TrueView in-stream ads.
  D)  People who watched certain videos from the advertiser’s YouTube channel.

49)  Why should a YouTube account be linked to a Google+ page?
  A)  So your video ads appear on Google+, too.
  B)  To get a “YouTube tab” on the Google+ profile.
  C)  For auto-sharing of uploads to Google+ with customized posts.
  D)  To get a “YouTube” tab on the Google+ profile and for auto-sharing of uploads to Google+ with customized posts.

50)  True or False: Advertisers can use call-to-action overlays (CTAs) for free.
  A)  False
  B)  True

51)  The best way to initiate a reserve buy is to:
  A)  All of the listed answers are incorrect.
  B)  Contact a Google sales representative.
  C)  Create a reservation campaign in AdWords.
  D)  Create a normal video campaign in AdWords.

52)  What are creative best practices for a TrueView in-stream ad?
  A)  Add a call-to-action (CTA) overlay.
  B)  Deliver the most important message early in the video.
  C)  Provide clear next steps that customers can take action on.
  D)  All of the listed answers are correct.

53)  True or False: Advertisers can set bids per ad format
  A)  False
  B)  True

54)  TrueView in-stream ads can appear on:
  A)  the Google Play Store.
  B)  YouTube watch pages.
  C)  YouTube mastheads.
  D)  Google search results.

55)  Which targeting methods can be used with TrueView ads?
  A)  Topics.
  B)  Remarketing.
  C)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  D)  Interest categories.

56)  What’s the difference between cost-per-click (CPC) bidding and cost-per-view (CPV) bidding?
  A)  The advertiser pays for an impression on an ad with CPC bidding, and pays when a user watches a video ad with CPV bidding.
  B)  The advertiser pays for a click on an ad with CPC bidding, and pays when a user watches a video ad with CPV bidding.
  C)  The advertiser pays for a click on an ad with with CPC bidding, and pays for a video ad impression with CPV bidding.
  D)  The advertiser pays for a click on an ad with CPC bidding, and pays for a conversion with CPV bidding.

57)  Which is best practice for a successful TrueView in-stream ad?
  A)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  B)  Add a frequency cap.
  C)  Include a strong call to action so the viewer knows what to do
  D)  Use at least three different types of targeting methods to optimize the one that performs best.

58)  Which devices can the advertiser target with a mobile video masthead?
  A)  Tablets only.
  B)  Both mobile and tablets.
  C)  Android devices only.
  D)  Mobile only.

59)  How can an advertiser calculate the view-through rate (VTR) of an AdWords for video campaign?
  A)  By dividing the number of clicks by the number of views.
  B)  By looking at the percentage of viewers who watched the video until the last quartile.
  C)  By dividing the number of clicks by the number of impressions.
  D)  By dividing the number of views by the number of impressions.

60)  Advertisers who want to pay only when a user watches their ad should use:
  A)  Text ads.
  B)  YouTube homepage ads.
  C)  Cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM).
  D)  TrueView in-stream ads.

61)  With a masthead, the advertiser can reserve:
  A)  The YouTube homepage.
  B)  Specific videos.
  C)  Specific channels.
  D)  All of the listed answers are correct.

62)  With AdWords for video, an advertiser can target:
  A)  Specific YouTube channels.
  B)  All of the listed answers are correct.
  C)  Websites on the Google Display Network (GDN).
  D)  Specific YouTube videos.

63)  How is a user added to a video remarketing list?
  A)  When the user purchases something from the advertiser’s website.
  B)  When the user clicks the video.
  C)  When a view occurs.
  D)  After five seconds of the video.

64)  True or False: IP address exclusion is not available for TrueView campaigns.
  A)  False
  B)  True

65)  Viewers are added to an advertiser’s YouTube remarketing list when they:
  A)  watch, comment, like, or share an advertiser’s YouTube video.
  B)  sign in to YouTube.
  C)  set up a YouTube account.
  D)  click a text ad in Google search results.

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66)  True or False: Advertisers cannot combine AdWords remarketing lists with a video remarketing list created in YouTube.
  A)  True
  B)  False

67)  True or False: Advertisers can implement a remarketing tag for mastheads
  A)  True
  B)  False

68)  True or False: The standard banner size supported by YouTube is 300×250.
  A)  True
  B)  False

69)  True or False: To get full access to YouTube analytics, you need to link your AdWords and YouTube accounts.
  A)  True
  B)  False

70)  Which can be done in YouTube Analytics?
  A)  Create remarketing lists.
  B)  Check the conversion volume.
  C)  Check the count of earned subscribers.
  D)  Check engagement reports.


71)  Where does the user land if they click a TrueView in-display ad?

  A)  The advertiser’s YouTube watch page or channel.
  B)  The advertiser’s website.
  C)  The advertiser’s YouTube masthead.
  D)  The ad’s destination URL.

72)  Initial remarketing list size for AdWords for video campaigns includes users from the last:
  A)  15 days.
  B)  540 days.
  C)  30 days.
  D)  You cannot include visitors from past days.

73)  An advertiser who wants to target specific categories of video content on the Google Display Network (GDN) should:
  A)  add the keyword “video” to the campaign.
  B)  add a remarketing list to the campaign.
  C)  use AdWords for video.
  D)  create a Search Network with Display Select campaign.

74)  Call-to-action (CTA) overlays are compatible with:
  A)  TrueView in-stream ads only.
  B)  any TrueView ad format.
  C)  TrueView in-display ads only.
  D)  All of the listed answers are incorrect

If someone clicks a TrueView video discovery ad, where do they land?
  • The video on the YouTube watch page or advertiser’s channel
  • The advertiser’s YouTube Masthead
  • The advertiser’s website
  • The ad’s destination URL



An advertiser can use a remarketing tag to target people who've:
  • Set up multiple YouTube accounts
  • searched on YouTube for videos about products like hers
  • posted videos on YouTube that mention her products
  • subscribed to or unsubcribed from her YouTube channel

Q: Frequency capping counts include
A: only impressions that were viewable


A viewer can skip watching a TrueView in-stream ad after:
  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds
  • 7 seconds
  • 2 seconds
Video remarketing is a way to optimize:
  • cost-per-view (CPV) bidding strategies
  • video campaigns
  • bidding strategies
  • conversions
The best way to reserve an ad is to:
  • Contact a Google sales representative
  • Create a reservation campaign in AdWords
  • Create a standard video campaign
  • Enter specifications on the "Reservation tab"
TrueView campaigns can help advertisers optimize for:
  • impressions
  • clicks
  • views and engagements
  • conversions

People are added to an advertiser's video remarketing list when they:
  • click a text ad in Google search results
  • watch, comment on, like, or share a competitor's YouTube video
  • sign in to YouTube
  • watch, comment on, like, or share a advertiser's YouTube video

An advertiser is charged for viewing a TrueView in-display ad when someone:
  • share the ad
  • watches a TrueView in-stream ad after watching a TrueView in-display ad
  • clicks and views the first frame of the ad
  • watches the entire ad

Q: trueview video discovery ads can run on
A: YouTube and Google Display Network

Why is average view frequency important to measure?
  • It tells you how many people are viewing the ad
  • It shows you how engaged people are with the ad
  • It shows how often the average person sees or interacts with the ad
  • It lets you continually track conversions

True or False: With TrueView in-stream video ads, the advertiser pays when someone hovers their cursor over the ad for 5 seconds.
  • True
  • False

Which of these formats can be booked cross-screen (mobile and desktop)?
  • Rich Media Layouts Mastheads
  • Video Media Layout Mastheads
  • Rich Media Custom Mastheads
  • Video Mastheads

When is someone added to an advertiser's video remarketing list?
  • When she views the ad for the second time
  • When she clicks the ad
  • When she views the ad
  • When she purchases something from the advertiser's website

________ targeting lets advertisers place ads on specific websites, YouTube videos, and YouTube Partner channels with TrueView ads.
  • Interest
  • Contextual
  • Placement
  • Topic

What's the view rate of an AdWords campaign that shows 10,000 impressions, 900 views and 300 clicks?
  • 0.02
  • 0.2
  • 0.11
  • 0.09

If an advertiser adds interest categories and topics to the same targeting group, then a TrueView ad will show:
  • only on targeted topics.
  • only on targeted interest categories.
  •  on targeted topics and interest categories.
  •  only when targeted topics and interest categories match.

How can an advertiser calculate the view rate of a video campaign?
  • By dividing the number of clicks by the number of views
  • By looking at the percentage of viewers who watched the video until the last quartile
  • By dividing the number of views by the number of impressions
  • By dividing the number of impressions by the number of clicks

What's the difference between cost-per-click (CPC) bidding and cost-per-view (CPV) bidding?
  • The advertiser pays for a click on her YouTube channel with CPC bidding, and pays for a conversion with CPV bidding
  • The advertiser pays for a click on an ad with CPC bidding, and pays when someone engages with the content - for example by clicking Install or watching the first 30 seconds of the ad - with CPV bidding
  • The advertiser pays for a click that brings someone to her website with CPC bidding, and pays when there's an impression with CPV bidding
  • The advertiser pays for an impression with CPC bidding, and pays when someone watches at least 5 seconds of the ad with CPV bidding

Where would a call-to-action (CTA) overlay show?
  • On videos on your channel
  • All of the listed answers are correct
  • On embedded videos
  • On TrueView in-display ads

Q: TrueView in-display ads run on:
A: YouTube videos and search results and the Display Network

A client who wants to advertise before, during or after popular videos on the Display Network should:
  • add the keyword "video" to relevant campaigns
  • bundle display ads for each target audience
  • add a call-to-action (CTA) overlay to video ads
  • create  a video ad campaign

A TrueView in-stream ad view is counted when a viewer:
  • lands on the YouTube page where the ad is running
  • watches or skips the ad
  • watches the ad for a second time
  • engages with the ad, for example, by clicking a  call to action

TrueView in-stream ads and in-display ads appear, respectively:
  • at the top and bottom of videos
  • before videos and as clickable thumbnails
  • to the left and right of videos
  • as clickable thumbails and before videos

Which should you consider when evaluating the performance of an advertiser's TrueView campaign for brand awareness?
  • Clickthrough rate (CTR) and cost-per-click (CPC)
  • View rate and cost-per-click (CPC)
  • View rate, cost-per-view (CPV) and follow-on views
  • The targeting options that were used

TrueView video campaigns can include:
  • videos uploaded directly to YouTube
  • images
  • text
  • other video formats

Which can't be added to a TrueView video?
  • A call-to-action overlay
  • A ticker tape
  • A companion banner
  • A mobile app promo

True or False: Video ads may appear in videos marked "Private" on YouTube.
  • False
  • True

Linking a YouTube channel to a Google+ page lets you:
  • manage multiple channels from on Google account
  • manage multiple channels from on Google account and let multiple people manage a channel
  • manage one channel from one Google account and let multiple people manage a channel
  • manage one channel from one Google account

Which of these can be created to run on the Display Network?
  • VideoPlus ads
  • Homepage expandable Masthead ads
  • Lightbox ads and TrueView in-display ads
  • TrueView ads and VideoPlus ads

Video ads can run on:
  • The Display Network and video partner sites and apps
  • YouTube and the Display Network
  • YouTube only
  • YouTube and video partner sites and apps

What percentage of video views on YouTube come from mobile devices?
  • More than 75%
  • More than 50%
  • Almost 15%
  • Almost 25%

Which can an advertiser include in a TrueView video ad to increase interactivity?
  • A scrolling banner
  • An animated GIF
  • A card
  • A blinking border