Amazon FBA Seller 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does FBA stand for in Amazon's fulfillment program?
- Fulfillment by Amazon (Correct answer)
- Fulfillment Before Arrival
- Freight Brokered Amazon
- Fast Buyer Access
Correct answer: Fulfillment by Amazon
FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon, where Amazon stores, picks, packs, and ships seller inventory.
Question 2: Which storage fee increases significantly during the fourth quarter (October–December)?
- Referral fees
- Monthly inventory storage fees (Correct answer)
- Closing fees
- Subscription fees
Correct answer: Monthly inventory storage fees
Monthly inventory storage fees rise in Q4 due to peak holiday demand on warehouse space.
Question 3: What is a key requirement for products eligible for the Prime badge through FBA?
- They must be handmade
- Inventory must be stored in Amazon fulfillment centers (Correct answer)
- They must be priced under $10
- They must ship internationally only
Correct answer: Inventory must be stored in Amazon fulfillment centers
FBA products earn the Prime badge because Amazon fulfills them from its own fulfillment centers.
Question 4: What does Amazon charge sellers for inventory that remains in fulfillment centers beyond 271 days?
- Referral surcharge
- Long-term storage fee (aged inventory surcharge) (Correct answer)
- Return processing fee
- Listing fee
Correct answer: Long-term storage fee (aged inventory surcharge)
Amazon assesses an aged inventory surcharge (long-term storage fee) on stock sitting too long.
Question 5: Which report helps an FBA seller track units that are reimbursable due to warehouse damage?
- Inventory Reimbursements report (Correct answer)
- Business Reports dashboard
- Brand Analytics
- Advertising console
Correct answer: Inventory Reimbursements report
The Inventory Reimbursements report shows units lost or damaged in Amazon's facilities that qualify for reimbursement.
Question 6: What is the main benefit of using FBA over Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM)?
- No referral fees
- Amazon handles customer service and shipping (Correct answer)
- Higher product prices automatically
- No need for a seller account
Correct answer: Amazon handles customer service and shipping
FBA offloads storage, shipping, returns, and customer service to Amazon.
Question 7: What is the term for sending inventory into Amazon's network in advance of sales?
- Drop shipping
- Inbound shipment / replenishment (Correct answer)
- Cross-listing
- Reverse logistics
Correct answer: Inbound shipment / replenishment
Creating an inbound shipment (replenishment) is how sellers send stock into FBA warehouses.
Amazon FBA Seller 2
What does FBA stand for in Amazon's fulfillment program?