Post Utme Unilag 2017 Commerce Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2017 Post Utme Unilag Commerce examination.

Post Utme Unilag 2017 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 7 POST_UTME_UNILAG • 2017 • COMMERCE • objective

A consumer protection agency is investigating a complaint about a company's advertising practices. The company claims that its advertisements are truthful and not misleading. However, the agency discovers that the company has been using a technique called 'puffery' to make its products appear more attractive than they actually are. What is the legal consequence of the company's actions?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The company is liable for damages and must pay a fine
B. The company is not liable for damages, but must stop using puffery in its advertisements
C. The company is liable for damages, but only if the consumer can prove that they were misled
D. The company is not liable for damages, as puffery is a legitimate marketing technique
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The company is liable for damages and must pay a fine

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This is Post Utme Unilag 2017 Commerce Question 7. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Unilag Commerce examination.

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