Comsumerism Lesson 1

Maria is shopping for groceries for her family and sees a label stating, “100% biodegradable packaging.” She decides to purchase this product instead of a cheaper option in plastic. Maria is acting as:

• a budget-conscious shopper
• a plastic enthusiast
• a green consumer

• an impulsive buyer

Jason is looking to buy a new smartphone. He visits three online stores to compare prices, shipping fees, and customer reviews. What type of shopping is Jason engaging in?

• Impulse buying
• Online auction
• Retail shopping
• Comparison shopping

Anna decides to purchase a large pack of 12 rolls of toilet paper instead of buying individual rolls, as it is cheaper per unit. What type of shopping is Anna practicing?

• Individual buying
• Discount shopping
• Online shopping
• Bulk buying

A store sells a 5 kg bag of rice for $500 and a 10 kg bag of rice for $950. Sarah calculates the cost per kilogram for both sizes to decide which one offers better value. What concept is Sarah using?

• Unit price

• 
  Consumer rights

• Guarantee

• Gross weight

David is buying a pair of shoes from an online store. Before making the purchase, he checks the website’s refund policy and customer reviews. What type of shopping is David engaging in?

• E-commerce
  

• Bulk shopping
  

• Green shopping
  

• Impulse shopping

Having access to consumer education to make informed decisions is:

• A right

• A responsibility

• A privilege

• An option

Notifying a manufacturer about a product defect so it can be corrected is:

• A right

• A responsibility

• A privilege

• An option

True or False

Reading and following the instructions on a product's label to ensure safe use is an example of right

• True

• False

While scanning items at the supermarket self-checkout, Chris notices that the scanner reads the black-and-white bars on the product label. What system is being used?

• D) Barcode generator
• A) Price check system
• C) Inventory management system
• B) Universal Product Code

A tin of biscuits is labeled as having a gross weight of 1.5 kg. Upon opening, Jane realizes that the tin and packaging contribute significantly to the weight. What does the gross weight include?

• The gross weight includes the packaging and the tin only.
• The gross weight includes the biscuits and the tin only.
• The gross weight includes the weight of the tin, packaging, and biscuits.
• The gross weight includes only the biscuits.