4.4 Consumer Law Practice Questions

Question 1

3 marks

Answer all questions in this section. For each question, choose one answer (A, B, C or D).

(a)

A business manufactures garden swings for children.

By law, the business must:

  • A advertise the swings on social media
  • B make the swings at a factory in the UK
  • C make sure the swings are safe to use
  • D offer customers a ten-year guarantee

Your answer __________ [1]

(b)

A furniture shop advertises a dining table online as 'made from solid oak'. The table delivered to the customer is made from plastic with an oak-effect covering.

Which requirement of consumer law has the furniture shop failed to meet?

  • A goods must be as described
  • B goods must be delivered within 30 days
  • C goods must be sold at a fair price
  • D goods must be sourced ethically

Your answer __________ [1]

(c)

A chain of cafés has been fined for selling food that was not of satisfactory quality.

Which is the most likely impact on the business?

  • A its fixed costs will fall
  • B its reputation will be damaged, leading to lower sales
  • C it will have to change its type of business ownership
  • D it will no longer need to check the quality of its food

Your answer __________ [1]