PPC Study Guide 2026

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📋 PPC Exam Format at a Glance

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75 min

Time Limit

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📚 PPC Topics to Study (48)

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✍️ Sample PPC Questions & Answers

1. What does the 'search terms report' in Google Ads reveal?

✓ The actual search queries that triggered an ad to show, not just the targeted keywords

The search terms report shows the exact user-typed queries that matched keywords and triggered ad impressions, enabling advertisers to find new keywords and negative keyword opportunities.

2. Which match type requires a search query to contain the exact keyword phrase with no additional words in between?

✓ Phrase match

Phrase match triggers ads when the search query contains the keyword phrase in the same order, though additional words can appear before or after.

3. What does 'heat mapping' reveal about PPC landing page visitor behavior?

✓ Where visitors click, scroll, and focus their attention on the page

Heat maps visually display aggregated user interaction data, showing which page areas attract the most clicks and attention, guiding optimization decisions.

4. Which match type in Google Ads gives you the most control over which search queries trigger your ads?

✓ Exact match

Exact match only triggers ads when the search query matches the keyword meaning very closely, giving advertisers the highest level of control.

5. What does 'cost per thousand impressions' (CPM) measure in PPC reporting?

✓ The cost an advertiser pays for every 1,000 times their ad is shown

CPM (cost per mille) is the price paid for 1,000 ad impressions and is a standard metric for evaluating display and awareness campaign costs.

6. A PPC manager wants to prevent ads from showing to users who already converted. Which audience feature should they use?

✓ Remarketing lists with 'Exclude' setting

Adding converted users to a remarketing list and setting that list as an exclusion prevents wasting budget on users who already completed the goal.

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