Consumer Skills Quiz

What is a "Bait and Switch" in consumer skills?

• A method of comparing prices before buying

• A person who buys goods for personal use

• A dark pattern that misleads you into taking an unintended action

• An event where personal data is exposed

What does "Comparison Shopping" involve?

• Buying goods for personal use

• Comparing various factors before making a purchase decision

• A security failure exposing personal data

• Hidden advertisements

Who is considered a "Consumer"?

• A person who designs websites

• A person who purchases goods and services for personal use

• A person who sells products

• A person who compares prices

What are "Dark Patterns" in web design?

• Features that enhance user experience

• Features that trick users into actions benefiting the business

• Features that protect user data

• Features that compare product prices

What is a "Data Breach"?

• A method of comparing product prices

• A failure in security exposing personal information

• A hidden advertisement

• A default option for upgrades

What is a "Default Upgrade"?

• A method of comparing prices

• A dark pattern where upgrades are pre-selected, leading to higher costs

• A person who buys goods for personal use

• A hidden advertisement

What are "Disguised Ads"?

• Ads that are clearly labeled

• Ads that are hidden as other content to get clicks

• Ads that compare product prices

• Ads that protect user data

What is the practice of initially showing consumers a lower price and then revealing additional fees at the time of payment called?

• Ethical Consumerism

• Drip Pricing

• Forced Continuity

• Gamification

Which term describes purchasing products that are created in a way that minimizes the impacts on both people and the planet?

• Excessive Costing

• Friend Spam

• Ethical Consumerism

• Drip Pricing

What is the strategy called where companies sell you an item "for free" but with expensive shipping and handling fees to make a profit?

• Excessive Costing

• Forced Continuity

• Drip Pricing

• Gamification