3D: Smart Consumer Choices Quiz

What is impulse buying?

• Buying items after careful research

• Buying items without prior planning or consideration

• Buying items only during sales

• Buying items with a coupon

Which of the following is a source of consumer information?

• Television commercials

• Product reviews

• Store displays

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of a consumer letter of complaint?

• To thank the seller

• To request a refund or resolution for a problem

• To order more products

• To advertise a product

Which of the following best describes comparison shopping?

• Buying the first product you see

• Comparing prices and features of similar products before buying

• Shopping only at one store

• Shopping online only

What is consumer protection?

• Laws and measures to safeguard buyers from unfair practices

• Discounts offered by stores

• Free samples given to consumers

• Loyalty programs

Which step should you take first if you have a problem with a product you purchased?

• Write a letter to the government

• Contact the seller or manufacturer to try to resolve the issue

• Post a negative review online

• Throw the product away

You want to buy a new phone. What is an example of using consumer skills to make a purchasing decision?

• Buying the first phone you see

• Comparing different brands, prices, and features before buying

• Asking a friend to choose for you

• Picking the phone with the brightest color

If a manufacturer refuses to resolve your complaint, what is a possible next step?

• Ignore the problem

• Seek help from a consumer protection agency

• Buy the product again

• Sell the product to someone else

How can comparison shopping help you as a consumer?

• It helps you spend more money

• It allows you to find the best value for your money

• It makes shopping more difficult

• It limits your choices

Which of the following actions demonstrates impulse buying?

• Making a shopping list and sticking to it

• Buying a candy bar at the checkout without planning to

• Researching products online before purchasing

• Waiting for a sale before buying