Lesson 1.5.3a
1.5.3a Principles of consumer law and employment law Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 5
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary purpose of UK consumer law?
- Set interest rates
- Limit business start-ups
- Maximise tax revenue
- Protect buyers
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Which product failure represents a breach of consumer law regarding satisfactory quality?
- Wrong colour
- Faulty laptop
- Changed mind
- Found cheaper
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Under UK consumer law, goods must be fit for purpose and what else?
- As described
- Locally sourced
- Handmade
- Tax exempt
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What is the main purpose of employment law?
- Collect income tax
- Regulate bank lending
- Control market prices
- Protect workers
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Which pay regulation is a core requirement of UK employment law?
- Bonus caps
- Inflation matching
- National Minimum Wage
- Dividend tax
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What form of workplace discrimination does employment law forbid?
- Racial discrimination
- Skill testing
- Performance reviews
- Working overtime
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What is a key health and safety duty of an employer?
- Provide free lunches
- Provide safety training
- Pay travel expenses
- Fund private healthcare
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What specific right do online shoppers have under distance selling rules?
- Unlimited exchanges
- Next-day delivery
- Cooling-off period
- Free lifetime repairs
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Paying a worker below the legal threshold breaches which employment right?
- Holiday entitlement
- Minimum wage
- Pension contribution
- Sick pay allowance
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Which action is a direct breach of consumer law?
- False product description
- Refusing cash payments
- Closing stores early
- Charging high prices
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What is a consumer entitled to if they buy faulty goods?
- Cash compensation
- Repair or refund
- Store credit only
- Free upgraded model
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Which practice must employers avoid during recruitment under UK employment law?
- Probation
- Discrimination
- Advertising
- Interviews
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What legal entitlement regarding pay is guaranteed to eligible workers in the UK?
- Annual bonuses
- National Minimum Wage
- Overtime rates
- Private healthcare
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Why does consumer law strictly prohibit misleading product descriptions?
- Boosting sales
- Speeding delivery
- Preventing deception
- Lowering prices
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What key health and safety duty does employment law place on employers?
- Gym membership
- Risk assessment
- Free lunches
- Childcare vouchers
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Which area of legislation is breached if a firm refuses a job due to pregnancy?
- Employment law
- Environmental law
- Competition law
- Consumer law
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A faulty jacket sold as waterproof breaks which key consumer right?
- As described
- Free delivery
- Gift wrapping
- Next-day service
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Within what timeframe must purchased goods typically be delivered under consumer law?
- Within 7 days
- Reasonable time
- Exact 24 hours
- Within 3 days
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Which core UK employment entitlement relates to paid time away from the workplace?
- Paid annual leave
- Sabbatical grant
- Overtime pay
- Sick pay bonus
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What is the legal term for a seller's duty to supply goods matching descriptions?
- Caveat emptor
- Satisfactory quality
- Goods as described
- Fit for purpose
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