Question 1

Greg signs an installment contract with Home Appliance Store to finance the purchase of new kitchen appliances. This transaction is subject to

Accepted Answer

A)   no federal law.
B)   the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
C)   the Telecommunications Act.
D)   the Truth-in-Lending Act.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The credit department of Mega-Mart often calls Nora at work about an overdue bill. Nora's employer objects, but the credit department continues to call her at work. This violates

Accepted Answer

A)   no federal law.
B)   the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
C)   the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
D)   the Truth-in-Lending Act.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Kip opens an account at Lotsa Goodies, and buys a digital music player and other items, but makes no payments on the account. To collect the debt, a Lotsa Goodies representative contacts Kip's parents. This violates

Accepted Answer

A)   no federal law.
B)   the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
C)   the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
D)   the Truth-in-Lending Act.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The Truth-in-Lending Act does not apply to those who lease consumer goods in the ordinary course of their business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Teri borrows $10,000 from USA Bank to remodel a room in her home. This transaction is subject to

Accepted Answer

A)   no federal law.
B)   the Consumer Leasing Act.
C)   the Consumer Product Safety Act.
D)   the Truth-in-Lending Act.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The Truth-in-Lending Act does not apply to sales or loans between two consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once a debt- collection agency receives notice that a consumer refuses to pay a debt, the debt-collection agency may continue to contact them to remind them of the debt's existence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Because federal law requires companies to disclose accurate information about their products, the federal government does not regulate how a product is made or the ingredients/components of a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The manufacture and sale of any product that poses an unreasonable risk to consumers can be banned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Federal law establishes food standards, including safe levels of potentially hazardous food additives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Crunchy Inc. makes claims in its advertising about its snack products. Crunchy's claims would most likely be deemed deceptive if the claims

Accepted Answer

A)   mislead a reasonable consumer.
B)   contain vague generalities.
C)   consist of puffery.
D)   include obvious exaggerations.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Urban Loan Company extends credit to consumers. Urban is subject to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits credit discrimination based on  which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)   credibility.
B)   financial awareness.
C)   occupation.
D)   gender.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 21: Consumer Protection

Once a debt- collection agency receives notice that a consumer refuses to pay a debt, the debt-collection agency may continue to contact them to remind them of the debt's existence.

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Crunchy Inc. makes claims in its advertising about its snack products. Crunchy's claims would most likely be deemed deceptive if the claims

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The manufacture and sale of any product that poses an unreasonable risk to consumers can be banned.

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Kip opens an account at Lotsa Goodies, and buys a digital music player and other items, but makes no payments on the account. To collect the debt, a Lotsa Goodies representative contacts Kip's parents. This violates

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The Truth-in-Lending Act does not apply to sales or loans between two consumers.

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Teri borrows $10,000 from USA Bank to remodel a room in her home. This transaction is subject to

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Greg signs an installment contract with Home Appliance Store to finance the purchase of new kitchen appliances. This transaction is subject to

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Urban Loan Company extends credit to consumers. Urban is subject to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits credit discrimination based on which of the following

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The Truth-in-Lending Act does not apply to those who lease consumer goods in the ordinary course of their business.

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The credit department of Mega-Mart often calls Nora at work about an overdue bill. Nora's employer objects, but the credit department continues to call her at work. This violates

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Because federal law requires companies to disclose accurate information about their products, the federal government does not regulate how a product is made or the ingredients/components of a product.

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Federal law establishes food standards, including safe levels of potentially hazardous food additives.

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Once a debt- collection agency receives notice that a consumer refuses to pay a debt, the debt-collection agency may continue to contact them to remind them of the debt's existence.

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Crunchy Inc. makes claims in its advertising about its snack products. Crunchy's claims would most likely be deemed deceptive if the claims

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The manufacture and sale of any product that poses an unreasonable risk to consumers can be banned.

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Kip opens an account at Lotsa Goodies, and buys a digital music player and other items, but makes no payments on the account. To collect the debt, a Lotsa Goodies representative contacts Kip's parents. This violates

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The Truth-in-Lending Act does not apply to sales or loans between two consumers.

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Teri borrows $10,000 from USA Bank to remodel a room in her home. This transaction is subject to

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Greg signs an installment contract with Home Appliance Store to finance the purchase of new kitchen appliances. This transaction is subject to

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Urban Loan Company extends credit to consumers. Urban is subject to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits credit discrimination based on which of the following

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The Truth-in-Lending Act does not apply to those who lease consumer goods in the ordinary course of their business.

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The credit department of Mega-Mart often calls Nora at work about an overdue bill. Nora's employer objects, but the credit department continues to call her at work. This violates

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Because federal law requires companies to disclose accurate information about their products, the federal government does not regulate how a product is made or the ingredients/components of a product.

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Federal law establishes food standards, including safe levels of potentially hazardous food additives.

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