Long Quiz

  1. What is the name of the law that protects consumers when they buy goods, and offers consumers the opportunity to get a refund, repair or replacement if they buy something that is faulty?

    Answer: Sale of Goods Act

  2. If a shirt is priced at £9.99 when it should have been £19.99, is the shopkeeper legally obliged to sell it at the lower price?

    Answer: No

  3. Can you insist that a shop takes payment by credit card?

    Answer: No

  4. Can you insist that a shop sells you goods from the window display?

    Answer: No

  5. Can a seven-year-old school child make a legal contract?

    Answer: Yes

  6. If you accept a credit note can a shop put a time limit on when it can be used?

    Answer: Yes

  7. The Sale of Goods Act applies to food?

    Answer: True

  8. Does the Sale of Goods Act apply to the sale of a pet goldfish?

    Answer: Yes

  9. How long is the cooling off period for a time-share agreement?

    Answer: 14 days

  10. Is it a criminal offence to sell fake goods at a market?

    Answer: Yes

  11. Is it a criminal offence to buy fake goods at a market?

    Answer: No

  12. What rights have you if you've bought counterfeit goods that are faulty?

    Answer: No Rights

  13. If your credit card is stolen what is your liability for fraudulent use during the time it is unreported?

    Answer: £50

  14. True or false. A credit agreement must state the APR.

    Answer: True

  15. True or false. Credit agreements must be signed by both parties

    Answer: True

  16. ABTA is the trade association for which industry?

    Answer: Travel agents

  17. How old must you be to buy beer in a public house?

    Answer: 18

  18. A nightclub has a sign refusing admission to people wearing football shirts. Can they do that?

    Answer: Yes

  19. Must a kiosk in a cinema serving snack food display prices?

    Answer: Yes

  20. Who can you contact for help if Phoenix Natural Gas fails to deal with your complaint satisfactorily?

    Answer: The General Consumer Council

  21. Which organisation is responsible for enforcing that restaurants and cafes display their prices?

    Answer: Trading Standards Service

  22. The British Phonographic Industry represents legitimate trader interests in which field?

    Answer: Music

  23. Who runs the dog warden service?

    Answer: Your local council

  24. Under current health recommendations how many pieces of fruit and vegetables should you eat each day?

    Answer: 5

  25. What is the meaning of the initial U in a BBFC certificate which you would find on a video or DVD?

    Answer: Universal

  26. If a trader asks you to sign a contract what is the first thing you should do?

    Answer: Read it

  27. If a chip shop looks very unhygienic, where should you complain?

    Answer: Environmental Health Office

  28. The Small Claims Court deals with consumer claims of under?

    Answer: £2000

  29. What is the current rate of VAT?

    Answer: 17.5%

  30. For which of the following areas does the General Consumer Council NOT handle customer complaints?

    Answer: Telephone Companies

  31. What organisation licences taxi drivers in Northern Ireland?

    Answer: DVLA

  32. What measure replaced the quarter gill in the licensed trade?

    Answer: 35ml

  33. Is it against the law for nightclubs to restrict entrance to only "over 21's"?

    Answer: No

  34. How old does your car have to be before you require a MOT test?

    Answer: Four years

  35. If a salesman calls to your home unannounced and you agree to buy a vacuum cleaner at £85, how long is your cooling off period?

    Answer: 7 days

  36. Is it against the law for shops to sell goods after the "use by" date?

    Answer: Yes

  37. Which of the following is registered in the patents office?

    Answer: Trademarks

  38. Where should you complain if a car dealer sells you a "clocked" car?

    Answer: Trading Standards Service

  39. If you find your bank won't listen to your complaint who should you contact?

    Answer: Finance Ombudsman

  40. What organisation regulates Credit Reference Agencies?

    Answer: Office of Fair Trading

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