When Her Computer Monitor Wouldn't Turn On, Sabrina Knew She

question 142

Multiple Choice

When her computer monitor wouldn't turn on, Sabrina knew she had a problem. Logically, Sabrina's next step in the consumer decision process would be to

• A)identify her need.
• B)search for information about monitors.
• C)evaluate alternatives.
• D)purchase a new monitor.
• E)assess her satisfaction with the monitor she purchased.

Identify the legal theories and tests used to establish a design defect.

Understand the basis for breach of warranty claims.

Recognize the role of consumer expectations and risk-utility analysis in product liability lawsuits.

Understand the concept of empowerment and its components.

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Definitions:

Goods And Services

Tangible products and intangible activities provided to satisfy the wants and needs of consumers.

2009 Dollars

2009 Dollars refer to the value of money adjusted for inflation to the year 2009, allowing for more accurate comparisons of economic value across different years.

Renewable Natural Resource

is a resource that can replenish itself naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and biomass.

Solar Power

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy for use by humans.