Identity Theft 11.4 Part 2

What does "Authority Bias" refer to in consumer skills?

• The ability to recognize and follow the opinions of experts only when it involves financial decisions.

• The tendency to attribute greater accuracy to the opinion of an authority figure and be influenced by that opinion.

• The practice of questioning the validity of statements made by authority figures.

• The preference for advice from peers rather than authority figures.

What is the purpose of "Dark Patterns" in website design?

• To enhance user experience by providing clear and beneficial choices.

• To ensure the security of user data through complex navigation paths.

• To trick users into doing things they might not want to do, benefiting the business.

• To provide users with free options that are beneficial in the long term.

What is a "Data Breach"?

• A strategy to secure data by creating complex user interfaces.

• An event during which the security system for a company fails and personal information is vulnerable to hackers.

• A routine check-up of a company's data security measures.

• A public announcement of newly implemented data security protocols.

Which term describes a software application that adds functionality to your web browser?

• Data Breach

• Consumer

• Browser Extension

• Buy Nothing Project

The practice of initially showing a lower price and then revealing additional fees at the time of payment is known as (a)   .

• Hidden Fees
• Drip Pricing
• Ethical Consumerism
• Excessive Costing

Which organization is responsible for protecting consumers and competition by preventing anti-competitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices?

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Consumer Protection Agency

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Business Bureau

What term describes a strategy where companies sell an item "for free" but charge high shipping and handling fees to make a profit?

• Drip Pricing

• Hidden Fees

• Excessive Costing

• Forced Continuity

What is 'Forced Continuity' in consumer terms?

• A strategy to increase product visibility

• A pattern where a free trial leads to being charged without warning

• A method of ethical consumerism

• A type of identity theft

Match the following descriptions with the correct definition of 'Friend Spam'.

• What describes excessive social media posting?

• Sharing too many posts on social media

• What is the correct definition of 'Friend Spam'?

• Receiving spam emails from unknown sources

• What involves getting unwanted emails from strangers?

• A product asking for email or social media permissions and pretending to be you

• What refers to a product misusing your email or social media?

• Sending unsolicited emails to friends

What is 'Gamification' in the context of consumer behavior?

• The process of making a game

• The use of game design elements to increase spending on a website or app

• A marketing strategy involving interactive games

• A competitive strategy among companies