The Impact of Consumer Choices Quiz

What is the role of an ethical consumer?

• To buy products that are produced in a fair and honest way

• To buy the cheapest products available

• To buy products from the largest companies

• To buy products without considering their impact

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Trees

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Wind

What does the term 'sustainability' mean?

• Using resources only for economic gain

• Using resources without any concern for the future

• Using resources in a way that meets current needs and preserves them for future generations

• Using resources as quickly as possible

What is the triple bottom line?

• A focus on people, profit, and the planet

• A focus on profit only

• A focus on social issues only

• A focus on environmental issues only

What is a boycott?

• A type of advertising campaign

• A way to promote a product

• A voluntary act of protest where consumers refuse to buy from a company

• A method of increasing sales

What is the main concern of ethical consumers?

• The price of the product

• The brand popularity

• The impact on the environment, people, and animals

• The color of the product

What does 'fair trade' ensure?

• Higher profits for companies

• Better working conditions and fair prices for producers in developing countries

• Faster production times

• Lower prices for consumers

What is the focus of 'green' consumerism?

• Increasing the number of products sold

• Maximizing profits

• Reducing the cost of production

• Considering the environmental impact of consumption

What is meant by 'creative reuse'?

• Using materials once and discarding them

• Throwing away old materials

• Reusing materials in inventive ways

• Buying new products

What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

• The duty of businesses to maximize profits

• The duty of businesses to act in the best interests of their owners only

• The duty of businesses to act in the best interests of all those affected by their activities

• The duty of businesses to reduce costs