On a Recent Shopping Excursion at a Local Target Store

question 93

Multiple Choice

On a recent shopping excursion at a local Target store, Jim Krause went from aisle to aisle selecting the products he needed. He bought a variety of products, including shampoo, toothpaste, and several pairs of socks. The only salesperson Krause encountered was the person at the checkout counter. The checkout person at Target is would best be described as

• A) an inside order getter.
• B) an outside order getter.
• C) a sales associate.
• D) an inside order taker.
• E) an outside order taker.

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