E.Values - The right to repair

What is "planned obsolescence"?

• It is a strategy for products to last a short time so that we have to buy new ones.

• It is a technique to improve the quality of products.

• It is a law that protects consumers.

• It is a recycling system for electronic devices.

What is the purpose of the reparability index implemented in France?

• Indicate how easy it is to repair a product.

• Show the price of the products.

• Identify the brand of the product.

• Know how many years a product lasts.

What does it mean for a product to have a repairability index of 9.5/10?

• That it is very easy to repair.

• That it is very difficult to repair.

• That it is very expensive.

• That it is very old.

What problems does electronic waste generate?

• It releases toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that contaminate drinking water and harm ecosystems.

• It increases internet speed.

• It improves air quality.

• It reduces the amount of waste in landfills.

What can you do against large companies that block reparability?

• Support laws that require facilitating repair, stop buying their products, and learn to repair your things.

• Buy more products from those companies.

• Ignore the problem and keep buying anyway.

• Only use luxury products.

What is the purpose of the reparability index applied in France?

• To show how easy it is to repair a product.

• To indicate the price of electronic products.

• To measure the speed of devices.

• To classify products by their color.

Why is the "Right to Repair" movement important for consumers?

• Because it allows saving money and reducing electronic waste.

• Because it forces the purchase of new products.

• Because it eliminates the warranty of products.

• Because it prohibits repairing old devices.

What is one of the ways in which large companies restrict the Right to Repair?

• Only they can repair their products and can charge whatever they want.

• They allow anyone to repair their products for free.

• They provide spare parts and manuals to all users.

• They reduce the price of old products.

Which of the following is a way that companies make your phone irreparable?

• Use standard screws that anyone can remove

• Glue batteries with industrial adhesives

• Provide free repair manuals

• Facilitate access to original parts

How long, on average, does an American citizen keep their phone before replacing it?

• 12 months

• 24 months

• 34 months

• 60 months