In a Typical Situation in Which the FTC Discovers a Potentially

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a typical situation in which the FTC discovers a potentially deceptive practice,the FTC:

• A) obtains a cease and desist order immediately,before any more damage is done.
• B) investigates,files a complaint,and has a hearing in front of an ALJ.
• C) requests a court hearing in the local federal trial court.
• D) investigates and,if warranted,brings the matter before the five-member commission for issuance of a mandatory safety standard.

---

Definitions:

Bioplastics

A type of plastic derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable fats and oils, corn starch, or microbiota, as opposed to fossil-fuel plastics.

Corn Starch

A white powdery substance derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, used as a thickener in cooking and in various industrial applications.

Oil Production

The extraction of crude oil from the earth's surface, which is further refined into various petroleum products like gasoline and diesel.

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

A common, opportunistic bacterium that can cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.