Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Junior Cert Business Studies): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the Consumer Protection Act 2007?
What is the main purpose of the Consumer Protection Act 2007?
To safeguard shoppers from dishonest practices
If Supervalu labels bread as 'gluten-free', what must be true?
If Supervalu labels bread as 'gluten-free', what must be true?
It must contain no gluten at all
How long must an item be sold at a higher price before advertising it as reduced?
How long must an item be sold at a higher price before advertising it as reduced?
28 consecutive days
What must all displayed prices include according to the Act?
What must all displayed prices include according to the Act?
VAT and additional charges
What sales tactic does the Act prohibit businesses from using?
What sales tactic does the Act prohibit businesses from using?
High-pressure tactics
Can Joe Duffy Motors falsely claim a car model is the 'last one available'?
Can Joe Duffy Motors falsely claim a car model is the 'last one available'?
No, this is prohibited
If Brown Thomas advertises a 'closing down sale', what must be true?
If Brown Thomas advertises a 'closing down sale', what must be true?
They're genuinely shutting down
What must Argos provide if they advertise 'Ireland's lowest prices'?
What must Argos provide if they advertise 'Ireland's lowest prices'?
Evidence to prove the claim
What requirement exists for online reviews under the Act?
What requirement exists for online reviews under the Act?
Must be genuine
What online tactic is prohibited to create false urgency?
What online tactic is prohibited to create false urgency?
Using fake countdown timers
Can businesses make false statements about the products they're selling?
Can businesses make false statements about the products they're selling?
No, this is prohibited
How do online shopping protections compare to physical stores?
How do online shopping protections compare to physical stores?
Both have the same protections