Which of the Following Statements About Comparative Advertising Is True

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about comparative advertising is true?

• A) Comparative advertising is highly effective in Arabic countries.
• B) The FCC is the only federal agency that has any regulatory power over comparative advertising.
• C) Comparative advertising is often used for products experiencing strong growth.
• D) Comparative advertising is regulated by the FTC in the United States.
• E) Comparative advertising is illegal in the United States.

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