Question 1

Warning labels must satisfy two fundamental concepts: foreseeability and reasonableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The concept of strict liability in tort makes manufacturers of products liable for physical harm that results from their use even if the product has been altered by a third party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is a legal concept established to protect consumers from hazardous products?

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal liability in tort 
B) Breach of warranty 
C) Torts and criminal litigation 
D) Mediation and arbitration 
A) Criminal liability in tort 
B) Breach of warranty 
C) Torts and criminal litigation 
D) Mediation and arbitration B

Question 4

Tort law gives manufacturers a duty to warn consumers of potential risks associated with their products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Typically, product liability lawsuits are handled as criminal cases because of the injuries that result to innocent citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following organizations play a role in product recalls?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental Protection Agency 
B) Federal Drug Administration 
C) Consumer Product Safety Commission 
D) All of the above 
A) Environmental Protection Agency 
B) Federal Drug Administration 
C) Consumer Product Safety Commission 
D) All of the above

Question 7

The fundamental components of an effective product safety program are:

Accepted Answer

A) Product safety committee 
B) Product safety auditor 
C) Product safety coordinator 
D) All of the above 
A) Product safety committee 
B) Product safety auditor 
C) Product safety coordinator 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are strategies to improve the quality and understanding of product literature?

Accepted Answer

A) Maximize drawing power 
B) Use illustrations whenever possible 
C) Minimize and simplify narrative text 
D) All of the above 
A) Maximize drawing power 
B) Use illustrations whenever possible 
C) Minimize and simplify narrative text 
D) All of the above

Question 9

The one important component missing from the Community Right-to-Know Act is emergency planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Warning labels on products must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Precautionary statement 
B) Hazard statement 
C) Signal word 
D) All of the above 
A) Precautionary statement 
B) Hazard statement 
C) Signal word 
D) All of the above

Question 11

The safety professional has no role relating to product recalls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Community Right-to-Know Act is actually Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The first consumer protection law passed established the concept of "negligent manufacture."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Public hearing procedures 
B) Toxic chemicals reporting requirements 
C) Emergency notification 
D) Reporting requirements 
A) Public hearing procedures 
B) Toxic chemicals reporting requirements 
C) Emergency notification 
D) Reporting requirements

Question 15

One of the most significant product liability statutes is the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The NISOD Act of 1973 was established to protect consumers from injuries caused by faulty products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Important legal concepts associated with product liability law include patent defect, latent defect, and the prudent man concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a significant product liability statute?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical protection act 
B) Hazardous substances act 
C) Flammable fabrics act 
D) Food, drug, and cosmetic act 
A) Chemical protection act 
B) Hazardous substances act 
C) Flammable fabrics act 
D) Food, drug, and cosmetic act

Question 19

Prior to 1916, consumers and employees used products and machines at their own risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Product Safety and Liability

Warning labels must satisfy two fundamental concepts: foreseeability and reasonableness.

The concept of strict liability in tort makes manufacturers of products liable for physical harm that results from their use even if the product has been altered by a third party.

Which of the following is a legal concept established to protect consumers from hazardous products?

Tort law gives manufacturers a duty to warn consumers of potential risks associated with their products.

Typically, product liability lawsuits are handled as criminal cases because of the injuries that result to innocent citizens.

Which of the following organizations play a role in product recalls?

The fundamental components of an effective product safety program are:

Which of the following are strategies to improve the quality and understanding of product literature?

The one important component missing from the Community Right-to-Know Act is emergency planning.

Warning labels on products must include which of the following?

The safety professional has no role relating to product recalls.

The Community Right-to-Know Act is actually Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).

The first consumer protection law passed established the concept of "negligent manufacture."

Which of the following is NOT a component of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)?

One of the most significant product liability statutes is the Consumer Product Safety Act.

The NISOD Act of 1973 was established to protect consumers from injuries caused by faulty products.

Important legal concepts associated with product liability law include patent defect, latent defect, and the prudent man concept.

Which of the following is NOT a significant product liability statute?

Prior to 1916, consumers and employees used products and machines at their own risk.

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