The Purpose of the National Do Not Call Registry Is

question 229

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the national Do Not Call Registry is to

• A) prevent manufacturers from being deluged with customer complaints during business hours.
• B) separate listed from unlisted phone numbers in telephone books and online information directories.
• C) divert enquiries from manufacturers to their suppliers that are ultimately responsible for product distribution.
• D) remove identification codes from mobile phones and tablet devices that would identify them as customers as well as their locations.
• E) protect consumers from unsolicited telemarketing calls.

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