Consumer Protection Act 1987 Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• To regulate the sale of goods in the UK

• To provide guidelines for product marketing

• To establish consumer rights in the EU

• To make provision with respect to the liability of persons for damage caused by defective products

Which of the following is NOT a type of legislation mentioned in the text?

• US Federal Laws

• UK Public General Acts

• European Union Treaties

• Acts of the Scottish Parliament

What does the term 'producer' refer to in the context of the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• The person who manufactured the product

• The person who distributes the product

• The person who sells the product

• The person who advertises the product

According to the Consumer Protection Act 1987, what is considered a 'product'?

• Only goods sold in the UK

• Any goods or electricity

• Only manufactured goods

• Only goods with a trademark

What is the 'product liability Directive' as per the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• A UK regulation on product safety

• A law for consumer rights in the UK

• A directive of the Council of the European Union on liability for defective products

• A guideline for product marketing

What is the liability of a person under the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• Limited to the sale of goods

• Unlimited for any damage caused by defective products

• Limited to the manufacturing process

• Limited to the marketing of products

What is a 'defect' in a product according to the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• A safety issue that is not what persons generally are entitled to expect

• A minor flaw in the product's appearance

• A marketing error

• A pricing mistake

Which of the following is a defense against liability under the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• The defect was known to the consumer

• The defect is attributable to compliance with any requirement imposed by or under any enactment

• The product was marketed internationally

• The product was sold at a discount

What does the term 'damage' include under the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• Only damage to the product itself

• Only financial losses

• Death or personal injury or any loss of or damage to any property

• Only physical injuries

What is prohibited under the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

• Selling products without a warranty

• Marketing products internationally

• Excluding liability for damage caused by defective products

• Using trademarks on products