Consumer Protection Laws
Test your knowledge on Consumer Protection Laws.
Questions
Which law was enacted to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in the marketplace?
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Fair Trade Commission Act
- The Sherman Antitrust Act
- The Clayton Act
What is the purpose of the Truth-in-Lending Act?
- To require lenders to disclose the terms of credit to consumers in a clear and concise manner
- To prohibit lenders from charging excessive interest rates
- To regulate the advertising of credit products
- To establish a system for resolving disputes between consumers and lenders
Which law prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce?
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Truth-in-Lending Act
- The Sherman Antitrust Act
What is the purpose of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act?
- To establish minimum standards for written warranties
- To require manufacturers to provide consumers with a warranty for their products
- To prohibit manufacturers from making false or misleading claims about their products
- To create a system for resolving disputes between consumers and manufacturers
Which law regulates the advertising of food and drugs?
- The Food and Drug Administration Act
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Truth-in-Lending Act
What is the purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
- To regulate the collection and dissemination of consumer credit information
- To prohibit creditors from discriminating against consumers based on their credit history
- To establish a system for resolving disputes between consumers and credit reporting agencies
- To require credit reporting agencies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report
Which law prohibits manufacturers from making false or misleading claims about their products?
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- The Food and Drug Administration Act
What is the purpose of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act?
- To regulate the use of electronic fund transfers
- To protect consumers from unauthorized electronic fund transfers
- To establish a system for resolving disputes between consumers and financial institutions
- To require financial institutions to provide consumers with a free copy of their electronic fund transfer statement
Which law regulates the advertising of tobacco products?
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- The Food and Drug Administration Act
What is the purpose of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
- To prohibit unsolicited telemarketing calls
- To require telemarketers to identify themselves and their purpose
- To establish a system for resolving disputes between consumers and telemarketers
- To require telemarketers to provide consumers with a free copy of their telemarketing script
Which law regulates the advertising of alcoholic beverages?
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- The Food and Drug Administration Act
What is the purpose of the Consumer Leasing Act?
- To regulate the leasing of personal property to consumers
- To protect consumers from unfair or deceptive leasing practices
- To establish a system for resolving disputes between consumers and lessors
- To require lessors to provide consumers with a free copy of their lease agreement
Which law regulates the advertising of cosmetics?
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- The Food and Drug Administration Act
What is the purpose of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
- To regulate the collection of debts
- To protect consumers from unfair or deceptive debt collection practices
- To establish a system for resolving disputes between consumers and debt collectors
- To require debt collectors to provide consumers with a free copy of their debt collection agreement
Which law regulates the advertising of medical devices?
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Consumer Protection Act
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- The Food and Drug Administration Act