Consumerism WebQuest Quiz

What is the FTC’s mission?

• Protecting the public from unsafe products that could cause unreasonable

  risks, injuries or deaths

• Protecting public health in regards to human and veterinary health, biological products, medical devices, food, and cosmetics

• To protect consumers from anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices

• To be a leader in advancing marketplace trust

What is the purpose of the CPSC?

• Protecting the public from unsafe products that could cause unreasonable risks, injuries or deaths

• Protecting public health in regards to human and veterinary health, biological products, medical devices, food, and cosmetics

• To protect consumers from anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices

• To be a leader in advancing marketplace trust

Why might you contact the FTC?

• To find out the latest food safety guidelines

• To learn out nutritional guidelines

• To learn about extended warranty

• File a consumer complaint, report identity theft, register for do NOT call, snd get scam alerts

What is a scam?

• is a person who works despite an ongoing strike.

• A clever scheme to defraud others

• a person who purchases goods and services for personal use

• a skin conditions that can cause itching and rashes.

What is the FDA's mission?

• Protecting the public from unsafe products that could cause unreasonable

  risks, injuries or deaths

• Protecting public health in regards to human and veterinary health, biological products, medical devices, food, and cosmetics

• To protect consumers from anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices

• To be a leader in advancing marketplace trust

What is the BBB's mission?

• Protecting the public from unsafe products that could cause unreasonable

  risks, injuries or deaths

• Protecting public health in regards to human and veterinary health, biological products, medical devices, food, and cosmetics

• To protect consumers from anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices

• To be a leader in advancing marketplace trust

What is the EPA’s mission?

• Protecting the public from unsafe products that could cause unreasonable risks, injuries or deaths

• Protecting public health in regards to human and veterinary health, biological products, medical devices, food, and cosmetics

• To protect consumers from anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices

• Protect human health and the environment

Why does the article suggest avoiding extended warranties?

• Because they are a scam

• They are overpriced, with half going to the salesperson as a commission

• because they are not a service agreement, or service contract

• because they are necessary and they cover everything that can go wrong.

What does the Truth in Lending Act require?

• Creditors to forgive all your debt.

• Creditors must offer a low APR

• Creditors must offer a flexible payment plan

• Creditors must provide written disclosure of all costs to consumers

What factor is not used to may a decision to issue credit?

• Income

• Religion

• Credit History

• Debts