O-LevelCommerceConsumer protectionOct/Nov 2014Paper 1 Q81 Mark

Why do customers need safeguarding by consumer protection law when buying products?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Consumer protection in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

ACustomers may not be able to read or write.

BCustomers may want to return products if they do not like them.

CProducts are becoming more complex and technical.

DProducts are sold in too much packaging.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: Products are becoming more complex and technical.

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

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🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This O-Level Commerce Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Consumer protection in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Commerce Oct/Nov 2014 examination, Paper 1 Variant 1.

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