Question 1

Public water systems operators must come as close as possible to meeting the Environmental Protection Agency's standards by using any available technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An information label must be attached to every new car to include the fuel economy estimate for the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Loaf & Biscuit Company operates a commercial dough making and packaging plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a violation. 
B)  ​not a violation because dough is not considered a pollutant. 
C)  ​not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment. 
D)  ​not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source. 
A)  ​a violation. 
B)  ​not a violation because dough is not considered a pollutant. 
C)  ​not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment. 
D)  ​not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source.

Question 4

Businesses that engage in ultrahazardous activities are not liable for any injuries the activities cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rely Battery Corporation makes batteries for motor vehicles. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) learns that Chuck's Automotive Stores, a retail company that sells Rely's batteries, engages in Advertising, Marketing, and Sales practices. What actions can the FTC take against Chuck's?​

Accepted Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can i

Question 7

Performance standards for new sources of water pollution require the use of any available control technology, or AACT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ads can be unfair but not deceptive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dina takes out a student loan from Earnest Bank. When she fails to make the scheduled payments for six months, Earnest advises her of further action that it will take. This is a violation of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​no federal law. 
B)  ​the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. 
C)  ​the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 
D)  the Truth-in-Lending Act. 
A)  ​no federal law. 
B)  ​the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. 
C)  ​the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 
D)  the Truth-in-Lending Act.

Question 10

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $50,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​$0. 
B)  ​$15,000 per day. 
C)  $50,000 per day. 
D)  $65,000 total. 
A)  ​$0. 
B)  ​$15,000 per day. 
C)  $50,000 per day. 
D)  $65,000 total.

Question 11

Refuse Reuse & Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Stan and other Refuse Reuse neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a negligence theory. 
B)  ​a nuisance theory. 
C)  ​any theory. 
D)  ​a strict liability theory. 
A)  ​a negligence theory. 
B)  ​a nuisance theory. 
C)  ​any theory. 
D)  ​a strict liability theory.

Question 12

Different standards for air quality depending on whether the sources are located in clean areas or polluted areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 32: Consumer and Environmental Law

Public water systems operators must come as close as possible to meeting the Environmental Protection Agency's standards by using any available technology.

An information label must be attached to every new car to include the fuel economy estimate for the vehicle.

Businesses that engage in ultrahazardous activities are not liable for any injuries the activities cause.

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

Rely Battery Corporation makes batteries for motor vehicles. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) learns that Chuck's Automotive Stores, a retail company that sells Rely's batteries, engages in Advertising, Marketing, and Sales practices. What actions can the FTC take against Chuck's?​

Performance standards for new sources of water pollution require the use of any available control technology, or AACT.

Ads can be unfair but not deceptive.

Dina takes out a student loan from Earnest Bank. When she fails to make the scheduled payments for six months, Earnest advises her of further action that it will take. This is a violation of

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $50,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of​

Refuse Reuse & Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Stan and other Refuse Reuse neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on​

Different standards for air quality depending on whether the sources are located in clean areas or polluted areas.

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Rely Battery Corporation makes batteries for motor vehicles. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) learns that Chuck's Automotive Stores, a retail company that sells Rely's batteries, engages in Advertising, Marketing, and Sales practices. What actions can the FTC take against Chuck's?

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $50,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

Refuse Reuse & Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Stan and other Refuse Reuse neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on