Question 1

The Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)prohibits the shipment,distribution,or sale of ameliorated food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the two general classifications of air pollution sources under the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  clean and dirty 
B)  point and nonpoint 
C)  mobile and stationary 
D)  attainment and nonattainment 
E)  thermal and non-thermal 
A)  clean and dirty 
B)  point and nonpoint 
C)  mobile and stationary 
D)  attainment and nonattainment 
E)  thermal and non-thermal

Question 3

A federal government agency is planning to build a dam in Maine.The land where the dam will be located,and the area that will be under the lake to be formed,is currently all privately owned.Which of the following correctly describes the requirement for an environmental impact statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  An environmental impact statement is not required, because the land is privately-owned. 
B)  An environmental impact statement is required, but only if the land will become federal land before the dam is built. 
C)  An environmental impact statement is required, but only if any of the land affected is classified as "wetland." 
D)  An environmental impact statement is required, because it is the federal government that is undertaking this project. 
E)  An environmental impact statement is required, unless the Environmental Protection Agency grants a waiver. 
A)  An environmental impact statement is not required, because the land is privately-owned. 
B)  An environmental impact statement is required, but only if the land will become federal land before the dam is built. 
C)  An environmental impact statement is required, but only if any of the land affected is classified as "wetland." 
D)  An environmental impact statement is required, because it is the federal government that is undertaking this project. 
E)  An environmental impact statement is required, unless the Environmental Protection Agency grants a waiver.

Question 4

The Insecticide,Fungicide,and Rodenticide Act empowers the federal government to regulate pesticides and related chemicals,and is administered by the Food and Drug Administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If,after a public administrative hearing,the FTC finds a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act,it may issue a cease-and-desist order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a "point source" of water pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  a mine with sewage runoff 
B)  a boat dumping waste overboard in navigable waters 
C)  a paper mill emitting dye into a local river 
D)  All of the above are point sources of water pollution. 
E)  None of the above are point sources of water pollution. 
A)  a mine with sewage runoff 
B)  a boat dumping waste overboard in navigable waters 
C)  a paper mill emitting dye into a local river 
D)  All of the above are point sources of water pollution. 
E)  None of the above are point sources of water pollution.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding enforcement of the Clean Water Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government is solely responsible for enforcing the Act. 
B)  State governments are solely responsible for enforcing the Act. 
C)  The federal government is primarily responsible for enforcing the Act, but state governments may enforce the Act if the federal government fails to do so. 
D)  State governments may enforce the Act, but only if the federal government gives special permission to do so. 
E)  States are primarily responsible for enforcing the Act, but if a state fails to do so, the federal government may enforce the Act. 
A)  The federal government is solely responsible for enforcing the Act. 
B)  State governments are solely responsible for enforcing the Act. 
C)  The federal government is primarily responsible for enforcing the Act, but state governments may enforce the Act if the federal government fails to do so. 
D)  State governments may enforce the Act, but only if the federal government gives special permission to do so. 
E)  States are primarily responsible for enforcing the Act, but if a state fails to do so, the federal government may enforce the Act.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)and the Comprehensive Environmental Responses,Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  cercla regulates hazardous waste of government agencies, and RCRA regulates wastes of private entities. 
B)  cercla regulates liquid hazardous waste, and RCRA regulates solid hazardous waste. 
C)  cercla regulates hazardous waste on land, and RCRA regulates hazardous waste located in bodies of water. 
D)  cercla regulates the cleanup of existing hazardous waste sites, and RCRA regulates the handling and disposal of currently-produced hazardous materials. 
E)  RCRA regulates the handling and disposal of currently-produced hazardous materials, and CERCLA regulates the cleanup of existing hazardous waste sites. 
A)  cercla regulates hazardous waste of government agencies, and RCRA regulates wastes of private entities. 
B)  cercla regulates liquid hazardous waste, and RCRA regulates solid hazardous waste. 
C)  cercla regulates hazardous waste on land, and RCRA regulates hazardous waste located in bodies of water. 
D)  cercla regulates the cleanup of existing hazardous waste sites, and RCRA regulates the handling and disposal of currently-produced hazardous materials. 
E)  RCRA regulates the handling and disposal of currently-produced hazardous materials, and CERCLA regulates the cleanup of existing hazardous waste sites.

Question 9

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act grants state governments substantial new powers to regulate consumer finance and lending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Federal Trade Commission has the authority to bring an administrative proceeding to address a deceptive or unfair practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Food and Drug Administration has the power to regulate only prescription drugs. 
B)  The Food and Drug Administration conducts hearings in connection with new drug applications. 
C)  Once approved, the Food and Drug Administration does not have the power to withdraw its approval of a drug. 
D)  New drugs can be marketed before Food and Drug Administration approval, if the drugs have no dangerous side effects. 
E)  The processing of licensing a new drug must take under eighteen months. 
A)  The Food and Drug Administration has the power to regulate only prescription drugs. 
B)  The Food and Drug Administration conducts hearings in connection with new drug applications. 
C)  Once approved, the Food and Drug Administration does not have the power to withdraw its approval of a drug. 
D)  New drugs can be marketed before Food and Drug Administration approval, if the drugs have no dangerous side effects. 
E)  The processing of licensing a new drug must take under eighteen months.

Question 12

"Bait and switch" occurs when a seller advertises the availability of a low-cost discounted item to attract customers to its store; once the customers are in the store,however,the seller pressures them to purchase more expensive merchandise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Originally,sales transactions in the United States were guided by the principle of caveat emptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The federal government has exclusive jurisdiction and authority to promulgate statutes and rules regarding the protection and preservation of wildlife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)was enacted in 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Section 1 of the FTC Act,as amended,prohibits unfair and deceptive practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)is empowered to collect data regarding injuries caused by consumer products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is correct about national ambient air quality standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these standards are set based on protecting human beings. 
B)  The primary standards are set to protect animal life, and the secondary standards are set to protect plant life. 
C)  The Environmental Protection Agency sets primary standards, and the states set secondary standards. 
D)  The primary standards are set to protect human beings, and the secondary standards are set to protect vegetation, matter, climate, visibility, and economic values. 
E)  The primary standards were set by Congress and the secondary standards are set be the Environmental Protection Agency. 
A)  All of these standards are set based on protecting human beings. 
B)  The primary standards are set to protect animal life, and the secondary standards are set to protect plant life. 
C)  The Environmental Protection Agency sets primary standards, and the states set secondary standards. 
D)  The primary standards are set to protect human beings, and the secondary standards are set to protect vegetation, matter, climate, visibility, and economic values. 
E)  The primary standards were set by Congress and the secondary standards are set be the Environmental Protection Agency.

Question 19

Under the Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act (FDCA),food does not have to be entirely pure to be distributed or sold; instead,it only has to be unadulterated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)is empowered to enforce the FTC Act,as well as other federal consumer protection statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 34: Consumer Safety, Consumer Financial Protection, and Environmental Protection

The Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)prohibits the shipment,distribution,or sale of ameliorated food.

What are the two general classifications of air pollution sources under the Clean Air Act?

A federal government agency is planning to build a dam in Maine.The land where the dam will be located,and the area that will be under the lake to be formed,is currently all privately owned.Which of the following correctly describes the requirement for an environmental impact statement?

The Insecticide,Fungicide,and Rodenticide Act empowers the federal government to regulate pesticides and related chemicals,and is administered by the Food and Drug Administration.

If,after a public administrative hearing,the FTC finds a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act,it may issue a cease-and-desist order.

Which of the following is not a "point source" of water pollution?

Which of the following is true regarding enforcement of the Clean Water Act?

Which of the following is true about the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)and the Comprehensive Environmental Responses,Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)?

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act grants state governments substantial new powers to regulate consumer finance and lending.

The Federal Trade Commission has the authority to bring an administrative proceeding to address a deceptive or unfair practice.

Which of the following is true about the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of drugs?

"Bait and switch" occurs when a seller advertises the availability of a low-cost discounted item to attract customers to its store; once the customers are in the store,however,the seller pressures them to purchase more expensive merchandise.

Originally,sales transactions in the United States were guided by the principle of caveat emptor.

The federal government has exclusive jurisdiction and authority to promulgate statutes and rules regarding the protection and preservation of wildlife.

The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)was enacted in 1970.

Section 1 of the FTC Act,as amended,prohibits unfair and deceptive practices.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)is empowered to collect data regarding injuries caused by consumer products.

Which of the following is correct about national ambient air quality standards?

Under the Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act (FDCA),food does not have to be entirely pure to be distributed or sold; instead,it only has to be unadulterated.

The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)is empowered to enforce the FTC Act,as well as other federal consumer protection statutes.

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