A person who purchases goods or services from a business is called?
Answer the question.
Audio question
Answer and explanation
Answer: Customer
A customer is anyone who buys from a shop or company; the business serves its customers.
One word or a short phrase is enough. A full sentence earns nothing extra, so answer as soon as the question ends.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Answer Short Question #735005?
The answer is Customer. A customer is anyone who buys from a shop or company; the business serves its customers.
How do I get full marks on this Answer Short Question question?
Answer straight away with the word that names the thing asked about. A correct word scores; extra words do not add anything.
Can I practise #735005 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #735005 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #735005 in the RealPTE practice screen.
Answer Short Question format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Recording of 3–9 seconds |
|---|---|
| Preparation | None |
| Time to answer | 10 seconds |
| Skills assessed | Listening |
How it is scored
- Scored as either correct or incorrect.
- One or a few words is enough; longer answers earn nothing extra.
- The recording plays only once.
- If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.