Consumer protection

What is the moral responsibility of designers, especially of volume produced goods?

• To use inferior materials to save money

• To devise products that are safe to use and don't encourage inappropriate activities

• To ignore safety considerations in relation to electrical items

• To design products that may offend consumers

What legislation gives consumers protection in the courts against shoddy goods?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Consumer Protection Act

• Minimum Wage Act

• Trade Descriptions Act

In a consumer society, what do individuals do to earn money?

• Consume goods or services

• Produce goods or services

• Produce services only

• Produce goods only

In the scenario provided, where is the sewn leather football manufactured in scenario (1)?

• India

• UK

• USA

• China

What is the potential impact of a violent and/or sexually explicit game falling into the hands of young children?

• It will have a positive impact

• It will promote healthy behavior

• It may encourage violence or deviant behavior

• It will have no impact

In terms of cultural considerations, what can be offensive in one culture but acceptable in another?

• Using bright colors

• Eating spicy food

• Wearing long sleeves

• Showing too much flesh

What is an example of a cultural symbol that can be offensive in some cultures?

• Cross

• Swastika

• Crescent Moon

• Star of David

What should designers be aware of when producing designs for a target market?

• They should cross the line

• They should ignore cultural differences

• They should not consider cultural acceptance

• They should be very aware of cultural acceptance

What can create difficulties for companies when maintaining a singular identity throughout the world?

• Using the same marketing campaign in every country

• Adapting the marketing campaign to each country

• Not translating slogans

• Ignoring cultural differences

What is an example of a poorly translated advertising slogan mentioned in the text?

• Turn it loose

• Pepsi will bring your ancestors back from the dead

• Nothing sucks like an Electrolux

• It takes an aroused man to make a chicken affectionate