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Tonya and David decided to take advantage of government incentives and purchase new appliances. They researched several energy- efficient appliances and narrowed their selections. Tonya and David exercised their consumer responsibility to: A. find and use information. B. seek redress. C. speak up about legitimate dissatisfactions. D. use products safely.

Sarah purchased a new hair dryer and decided to use it while bathing. Sarah ignored the consumer responsibility to: A. learn. B. seek redress. C. use information. D. use products safely.

Which is an example of how to make a direct complaint? A. Buying an ad in the local paper to publicize a problem with a local store A. Buying an ad in the local paper to publicize a problem with a local store B. Picketing outside the grocery store that had sold her out-of-date milk B. Picketing outside the grocery store that had sold her out-of-date milk C. Telling a friend not to buy sunglasses from the sunglasses kiosk in the mall C. Telling a friend not to buy sunglasses from the sunglasses kiosk in the mall D. Writing a letter to a district service manager to describe a defective product D. Writing a letter to a district service manager to describe a defective product

Janet signed up to take a class on being a good consumer at her local credit union. Janet is exercising her consumer responsibility to: A. be heard. B. choose. C. learn. D. seek redress.

Which is an example of the consumer responsibility to promote a caring relationship with the world? A. Buying a new lawnmower when the old one wouldn't start A. Buying a new lawnmower when the old one wouldn't start B. Sending empty ink cartridges back to the company for recycling B. Sending empty ink cartridges back to the company for recycling C. Throwing plastic bottles in the trash can with other garbage C. Throwing plastic bottles in the trash can with other garbage D. Using only plastic disposable cups

Edward owns a digital camera manufactured by the Clear Pictures Company. Before buying a zoom lens, he read consumer magazines and the manufacturer's website. Edward exercised his consumer right to: A. be heard. B. be informed. C. redress. D. safety.

A popular exercise machine was recalled after several consumers experienced injuries while using the equipment. Which federal agency recalled the product? A. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) A. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) B. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) D. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) D. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

What do the FDA and the USDA have in common? A. Both are state agencies. B. Both helped develop nutrition guidelines for preschoolers. B. Both helped develop nutrition guidelines for preschoolers. C. Both regulate food products. D. They have nothing in common.

When a remote control boat was placed in the lake, water seeped through the seams and the boat sank. The boat was returned for a refund. This is an example of the consumer responsibility to: A. choose purchases carefully. B. find and use information. C. speak up about legitimate dissatisfactions. D. use the product safely.

Which describes one way to make a direct complaint? A. Demand a full refund B. Find a salesperson to take your side C. Make a scene to attract the attention of the store manager C. Make a scene to attract the attention of the store manager D. State the problem clearly and concisely to an appropriate person D. State the problem clearly and concisely to an appropriate person

What do state and federal consumer agencies have in common? A. Both are government agencies. B. Both provide liability coverage to protect businesses against consumer complaints. B. Both provide liability coverage to protect businesses against consumer complaints. C. Both provide legal services to help consumers with problems when they need to file lawsuits. C. Both provide legal services to help consumers with problems when they need to file lawsuits. D. They have nothing in common.

Tara was disappointed when she discovered that the computer software package she bought did not keep track of credit card purchases. The MOST LIKELY cause of her dissatisfaction was her failure to: A. do product research. B. follow manufacturer's instructions. C. speak up about legitimate dissatisfaction. D. use the product safely.

James compares two ten-ounce cans of chicken noodle soup to see which has more chicken. Can A lists ingredients as: chicken stock, enriched egg noodles, cooked chicken meat, water and salt. Can B lists ingredients as: chicken stock, enriched egg noodles, water, cooked chicken meat, and salt. Which product is the better choice to get more chicken? A. Can A B. Can B C. Both are the same D. Not enough information to judge

Nathan plans to buy five pairs of pants, one for each day of the week. Which is the best choice for Nathan? A. Dry-clean-only pants with no finish for $30 B. Hand-wash and hang-to-dry linen pants for $50 B. Hand-wash and hang-to-dry linen pants for $50 C. Hand-wash-only dress pants for $40 D. Machine washable pants with permanent press finish on sale for $35 D. Machine washable pants with permanent press finish on sale for $35

Which labeling clearly indicates the hygiene product has demonstrated proof of its claims? A. "Makeup is noncomedogenic" B. "Power gel holds style longer" C. "Vitamin-enriched lotion" D. "With active ingredients to control bad breath" D. "With active ingredients to control bad breath"

Janie wants a dress that she will not need to iron. Which is the best choice for Janie? A. 100% cotton dress with stain-resistant finish A. 100% cotton dress with stain-resistant finish B. Button-front polyester/cotton dress with permanent press finish B. Button-front polyester/cotton dress with permanent press finish C. Hand-wash only/lay-flat-to-dry linen dress with stain-resistant finish C. Hand-wash only/lay-flat-to-dry linen dress with stain-resistant finish D. Knit lounging dress with anti-cling finish

Bob compares labels on regular gelatin and sugar-free gelatin. Which is the better choice for Bob's low-fat diet? Sugar-free Gelatin Nutrition Facts % Daily Value Total Fat 0% Total Carbohydrate 0% Regular Gelatin Nutrition Facts % Daily Value Total Fat 0% Total Carbohydrate 6% A. Regular orange gelatin B. Sugar-free orange gelatin C. Either is a good choice. D. Neither is a good choice.

Which food product is a wise purchase on May 1 of the current year? A. A can of whole kernel corn with a pack date of April 15, same year A. A can of whole kernel corn with a pack date of April 15, same year B. A gallon of milk with a sell by date of April 29, same year B. A gallon of milk with a sell by date of April 29, same year C. A package of fresh sliced pepper with a freshness date of April 15, same year C. A package of fresh sliced pepper with a freshness date of April 15, same year D. A package of yeast with an expiration date of April 1, same year D. A package of yeast with an expiration date of April 1, same year

Marion searches for easy-care blouses to wear to the office. Which is the best choice for Marion? A. 60% polyester/40% cotton blouses, machine wash warm, tumble dry, remove promptly A. 60% polyester/40% cotton blouses, machine wash warm, tumble dry, remove promptly B. 100% cotton knit blouses, wash in cold water, bright colors separately, lay flat to dry B. 100% cotton knit blouses, wash in cold water, bright colors separately, lay flat to dry C. 100% linen blouses, hand wash cold water, hang to dry, steam-press C. 100% linen blouses, hand wash cold water, hang to dry, steam-press D. 100% silk woven blouses, dry clean only

Joe's mom has a severe headache. Joe found several products in her medicine cabinet labeled as headache relievers. Which is the BEST choice? A. Bottle with his mom's name, expiration date not passed, "one every 6 hours for headaches" A. Bottle with his mom's name, expiration date not passed, "one every 6 hours for headaches" B. Dietary supplement "one a day helps you feel alert, energetic, and pain-free" B. Dietary supplement "one a day helps you feel alert, energetic, and pain-free" C. Generic over-the-counter gel capsules for pain relief, "two every four hours" C. Generic over-the-counter gel capsules for pain relief, "two every four hours" D. Well-known brand of over-the-counter tablets "helps relieve headache pain fast" D. Well-known brand of over-the-counter tablets "helps relieve headache pain fast"

Jessica compares a name brand can of cranberry sauce with one of a store brand. Which is the better choice for Jessica's salt-free diet? Name Brand Cranberry Sauce Nutrition Facts % Daily Value Total Fat 0% Total Carbohydrate9% Dietary Fiber 4% Sodium 0% All other nutrients 0% Store Brand Cranberry Sauce Nutrition Facts % Daily Value Total Fat 0% Total Carbohydrate 9% Dietary Fiber 4% Sodium 1% All other nutrients 0% A. Name brand B. Store brand C. Either is a good choice. D. Neither is a good choice.

Jan compares a 10-ounce jar of pickles that sells for $1.49 with a 26-ounce can that sells for $2.99. Which has the lower unit price? A. 10-ounce can B. 26-ounce can C. Same unit price D. Not enough information to determine unit prices D. Not enough information to determine unit prices

Which labeling clearly indicates the hygiene product is a drug and must meet FDA requirements? A. "Bath talc with deodorant perfect for the whole family" A. "Bath talc with deodorant perfect for the whole family" B. "Dermatologist-tested liquid after-shave" C. "Invisible fresh-scent solid/active ingredient: antiperspirant'" C. "Invisible fresh-scent solid/active ingredient: antiperspirant'" D. "Mega-hold hair styling gel with radical control" D. "Mega-hold hair styling gel with radical control"