Consumer Studies Grade 11 Practice Exam

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• Where is a postal order typically purchased?
• Which category of finishing alters fabric handle, drape and texture?
• Which statement correctly matches a body with its role in advertising complaints?
• Which term describes an unpleasantly moist or cold sensation?
• Which is a common disadvantage of cash on delivery?
• Which fabrics are good at heat retention?
• Protein deficiency in older children can lead to which condition?
• What is typical about the savings account’s interest?
• Which fabrics require washing and ironing at moderate temperatures?
• In a split complementary colour scheme, which statement is true?
• In storage areas, where should heavier objects be placed?
• What is a penalty in banking terms?
• Which statement correctly defines a debit order?
• In lay-buy agreements, who keeps the goods until full payment is made?
• Which of the following is a typical bank charge?
• What are the two main types of floor plans?
• Which statement about metabolic rate is correct according to the material?
• In design terminology, what characterizes form?
• Which principle indicates the comparison between different parts in terms of their sizes, shapes, quantities, position, masses, and weight?
• Which statement about the National Credit Act reflects one of its aims?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of open-plan living?
• In an open floor plan, which spaces are generally closed off?
• Which statement about product differentiation is supported by the material?
• Which term is used to label the fabric feature associated with how it falls and hangs?
• Dimensional stability is the ability of a fabric to retain its shape and size after laundering. Which fabrics are noted to skew and change shape?
• A common advantage of cash on delivery is that it is easy for the customer to have the good delivered to their homes.
• What is money laundering?
• Where can a postal order be collected?
• Which fabrics are cited as examples of fabrics that drape well?
• Which statement best differentiates shape from form?
• Which of the following is listed as a disadvantage of debit cards?
• Which of the following is a micro mineral?
• What is the recommended first step to resolve a consumer complaint?
• How many kilojoules are provided by 1 gram of carbohydrate?
• Which statement describes a benefit of using credit accounts for businesses?
• Which of the following is a type of housing plan?
• Carbohydrates can be divided into sugars, starch and cellulose/fibre. Which nutrient category does this describe?
• What is the minimum investment required for a fixed deposit?
• When considering your product, what is a central question to differentiate it from competitors?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of artificial lighting?
• Which role is listed for vitamins?
• Expenditure is defined as what?
• Which fabric weave is noted for being prone to abrasion, causing pull, break and fray?
• Maintenance in textile terms describes which of the following?
• Which line orientation makes a space appear wider?
• A budget is best described as which of the following?
• Which is a direct implication of being passionate about your work?
• Which items must be included in the documents about credit terms?
• Which ongoing obligation must a registered credit provider fulfill?
• Fat-soluble vitamins are characterized by which property?
• How is the interest rate defined in the context of credit?
• A health benefit of dietary fibre includes which of the following?
• How many servings of meat and meat alternatives are recommended per day for toddlers?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a registered credit bureau regarding its registration status?
• The information collected by Stats SA is used primarily to update which index?
• Shrink resistance is best described as which statement?
• Which design principle is focused on creating emphasis by making a point stand out as the most important?
• The National Consumer Commission primarily deals with disputes between which parties?
• Which vitamin is water-soluble?
• Which statement about credit accounts is true?
• Which statement correctly identifies water-soluble vitamins?
• After a consumer program airs on television, what action is recommended?
• Enhance means to?
• Which option best describes the idea of differentiating a product according to the material?
• What is the minimum age to open a bank account according to the material?
• For young children, how much protein per kilogram of body weight is recommended to prevent stunted growth?
• What characterizes micro lending?
• Which term means 'Leak into surrounding water'
• When an elderly person has a diminishing appetite, which practice helps meet nutritional needs?
• Which balance involves identical objects placed the same distance away or on either side of an imaginary central vertical line?
• Which term would you use to describe being covered with something?
• Mercerising is a treatment for cotton fabric and sewing thread. What is the main effect?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor influencing expenditure patterns?
• Which statement is a benefit of using a debit card?
• Guidelines for lighting safety include which of the following?
• Micro nutrients include which of the following?
• Which statement is true about ATM payments?
• What is recommended about storage in home design?
• Sanforising reduces shrinkage to not more than what percent?
• Differentiation can be achieved without inventing something new.
• Static control finish reduces cling of synthetics. When is this treatment removed?
• Stain/Soil Release finishes are often labeled with Teflon and Scotchgard.
• Which statement best describes the National Consumer Commission's role?
• What is an overdraft?
• Which item must be included in credit documents under the Act?
• Which term describes a bankcard that allows immediate access to funds for payments?
• Which safety consideration applies to social areas to support safe movement?
• What must a credit bureau do when a consumer challenges the accuracy of information?
• Weft refers to which of the following?
• What describes the combination of all design elements and principles to create the feeling that everything goes together?
• Which statement about a money market account is NOT true?
• Which term refers to the draping quality of fabric?
• Heat retention describes which property of fabric?
• What is an advantage of an open-plan living area?
• An unsuitable product is one that does not do what the manufacturer claims it will do.
• Which term describes something that can catch fire easily?
• Which concept of balance is created by grouping objects around an imaginary central point so that there is an equal attraction on each side?
• Which statement about tone is correct?
• Which of the following is a purpose of the National Credit Act?
• The body requires how many amino acids to build body cells?
• Which statement about babies' nutrition needs in the first two years is true?
• What support is available for consumers who are in financial difficulties?
• Which color is a tertiary color?
• Which of the following is an animal-based natural fibre?
• Which of the following is commonly listed as a disadvantage of open floor plans?
• Which statement about breast milk is true?
• Which organization handles complaints about the competence of health professionals in South Africa?
• Which statement about fats and oils is correct?
• Which factor is listed as affecting profitability?
• Which term describes a material that will not catch alight easily?
• Which of the following is a synthetic fibre?
• Which is a reason for budgeting?
• Which of the following is a plant-based protein source?
• What is a likely outcome if you are passionate about your work?
• Which criterion is listed among the evaluation criteria for choosing furniture?
• Elasticity is the ability of a fibre to return to its original length after stretching. Which option best defines elasticity?
• What is emphasized about natural light in room orientation guidelines?
• What is a typical role of debt counseling services?
• Which item is listed as a source of trans fatty acids?
• Which statement is NOT an advantage of cash transactions?
• Drip dry finish describes fabrics that
• Which finish is applied to cotton to make it stronger and easier to weave?
• The consumer protection act allows the consumer to return unsafe or defective goods within how many working days for a refund?
• Static control finishes are used to prevent the cling of synthetics and are removed when the fabric is washed. On which fibers are they most applicable?
• Fabric finishes are defined as which of the following?
• Hue is the term that refers to which aspect of color?
• Which statement best describes an analogous colour scheme?
• What percentage of income is commonly spent on food and clothing?
• An analogous colour scheme uses colors that are which?
• Which of the following is classified as saturated fat?
• Under the National Credit Act, when debts have been cleared and a certificate is filed, what happens to negative information?
• Which factor relates to the capacity and abilities to operate a business?
• What is the minimum opening balance for a savings account?
• Which statement about a call account is true?
• When did the Consumer Protection Act come into effect?
• Which factor refers to the group the business aims to serve?
• Which topics are discussed in the material?
• What is the monetary limit for small claims court handling consumer complaints?
• Which of the following is a physiological change influencing dietary needs in the elderly?
• According to findings, the majority of income is spent on which category?
• Proportion refers to the comparison between different parts in terms of their sizes, shapes, quantities, positions, masses, and weight.
• To open a bank account, which of the following is typically required?
• What is a protection offered by the National Credit Act for consumers?
• Cholesterol is found in which foods?
• Which statement about vitamins is true?
• Which line type is described as making things appear round and continuous?
• Which fibre category includes mixtures such as Polyester-Cotton?
• Mercerising is applied to cotton to give a soft shine and reduce shrinkage. Which statement best describes this effect?
• What must be stated in the credit contract regarding cost?
• Which statement about bank charges is true?
• In the floor plan, what is the shown scale?
• Which term correctly describes a monthly withdrawal instruction that is set up to occur automatically by a bank?
• What is balance created by grouping objects around an imaginary central line so that there is an equal attraction on each side?
• Which term is defined as a bleaching agent?
• Which plan shows all electrical outlets and lighting fixtures?
• Which activity is central to entrepreneurship?
• Which statement about shade is correct?
• Which finish is used to improve performance by reducing flammability?
• Which statement best describes fixed expenses?
• Which statement about debt counseling is most accurate?
• Which fibre is not a regenerated fibre?
• Which statement about passion and commitment is most consistent with the material?
• Which statement is true about macro nutrients?
• Sateen weaves are noted to pull, break and fray easily due to abrasion. Which weave is particularly susceptible?
• What impression do vertical lines typically convey?
• Which of the following is NOT an obligation of a registered credit bureau?
• Which statement correctly describes lay-buy arrangements?
• Which storage guideline emphasizes grouping items that are used together?
• Which statement describes a pyramid scheme?
• Which option correctly describes form?
• South African Bureau of Standards deals with complaints about products carrying the SABS mark of approval.
• In rest area design, which accessibility requirement is highlighted?
• Which statement best describes variable expenses?
• Which statement best describes a fixed deposit account?
• Stain resistance and release refers to which concept?
• Which account type typically allows overdraft facilities?
• Which statement about differentiation alternatives is supported by the material?
• What does passion do to commitment toward a project?
• Which of the following is a recommended way to reduce bank charges?
• Which of the following is a regenerated fibre?
• Raising, napping, brushing and sueding involve rollers with small hooks that lift fibre ends. What is the outcome?
• Which statement about internet payments is true?
• Which statement correctly describes baby formula?
• What is a primary function of carbohydrates?
• When was the South African Bureau of Standards established?
• What is the recommended arrangement for a kitchen work triangle?
• Which factor can influence appetite in the elderly?
• Which option is NOT listed as a route to lodge a consumer complaint?
• Which factor concerns location and broader economic conditions?
• Which of the following is an advantage of credit cards?
• How many essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet?
• Which statement describes a benefit of paying monthly on a credit account?
• Anti-bacterial finishes have labels such as Bioguard and Sanitone.
• Which term describes the distribution of visual weight to achieve stability in a composition?
• What enforcement action is described by the National Credit Act regarding credit professionals?
• Which of the following is NOT a consumer right relating to credit transactions?
• Protein excess can contribute to which health issue?
• Lower income groups tend to spend more than their income and often use which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the status of decisions made by the National Tribunal?
• Which set lists the primary colours?
• Which term describes a fabric that gains an electrical charge causing cling or stand away from the body?
• Which statement best describes a successful business?
• What is a common problem with cash on delivery deliveries?
• Which term describes a material that resists ignition?
• Embossing is achieved by passing fabric through engraved rollers; which fibers can be embossed?
• Maintenance includes which of the following?
• Which is a source of monounsaturated fats?
• Equality Court deals with offences against the Consumer Protection Act.
• What is the maximum amount a postal order can be for?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of credit covered by the National Credit Act?
• Which statement reflects a guideline for teenagers?
• Which statement about the National Credit Act is correct?
• Which term refers to forming a densely matted cloth?
• Which statement best describes internet payments and delivery?
• Which criterion concerns the environmental impact of furniture?
• Which medium is described as the channel to report back to consumers after actions are taken?
• Which statement about metabolic rate is correct according to the material?
• Which option best describes a floor plan for a house?
• Which of the following is a plant-based protein source?
• Which of the following is a source of financial income?
• Excess carbohydrate can be stored as fat around which area?
• Which institutions are established by the National Credit Act?
• Which statement best describes crease and wrinkle resistance in fabrics?
• Which effect do horizontal lines have in design?
• Which statement about tint is correct?
• Which statement describes charges for an extended warranty when purchasing appliances or equipment?
• What design principle creates an impression of movement by arranging lines, shapes, textures, and color to guide the eye from one point to another?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the Consumer Fair newspaper?
• Which statement accurately captures the essence of differentiation according to the material?
• What is a defining feature of open floor plans?
• What is the third step in budgeting?
• Bamboo is listed as which fibre category?
• Which of the following is a natural fibre obtained from plants?
• Which of the following is a macro mineral?
• Which statement about ownership in a credit account is true?
• What percentage of the body's weight is composed of minerals?
• Pilling is the appearance of small balls of fibre on the fabric surface. Which fibres are noted to tend to pill?
• What balance occurs when objects are placed around a central point in the shape of a circle?
• Which issue commonly affects appetite and increases risk of disease among elderly people?
• Monochromatic colours are best described as which?
• Heat conductivity refers to which of the following?
• Sanforising is applied to fibers that tend to shrink when washed. How is the fabric treated, and what is the expected shrinkage after washing?
• Which scenario describes reckless lending?
• Which statement reflects a budgeting principle?
• How can creases be reduced in cellulose fibres?
• Which statement describes a benefit of credit transactions?
• Cholesterol is best described as...
• Why should individuals know their body's energy requirements?
• Debit cards can be used for which of the following purchases?
• Which vitamin is fat-soluble?
• What happens if you withdraw from a fixed deposit before the end of the agreed period?
• Which item is NOT listed as a type of housing plan?
• In evaluating the economy of a home plan, what is a primary consideration?
• Under finishes that alter fabric performance, which finish reduces flame spread?
• Which is a consumer organization in South Africa?
• Which item is a stated cheap source of vitamin D?
• Which statement reflects accessibility in the kitchen layout?
• Which term is used for a recurring instruction that authorizes a merchant to withdraw varying amounts from your account?
• Storage space should be incorporated throughout the house.
• Which statement about savings and investment accounts is most accurate?
• Which color scheme uses two colours that lie opposite on the colour wheel?
• Which of the following describes a risk associated with cash with order?
• Which of the following is a service provided by the South African Bureau of Standards?
• Which issue is classified as a consumer complaint about a product?
• Which areas are typically considered in zoning a home plan?
• What does credit insurance typically do?
• Which statement best describes a closed-plan layout?
• Income is defined as what?
• Which statement describes what a floor plan indicates?
• Which guideline is stated regarding fats and sweets for toddlers?
• In credit transactions, when is payment typically made?
• At six months, which mineral's need increases due to rapid brain growth?
• Which organization is responsible for advertising standards and handling complaints about advertising in South Africa?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of lay-buy?
• Which payment method involves paying for the order at the time the order is placed?
• Which statement describes a guideline for lighting accessibility in a room?
• Calcium is classified as what type of mineral?
• Water-repellent finishes cause water to bead and roll off because of which mechanism?
• What are the two main categories of lighting described in the lighting section?
• Which factor is mentioned as important for profitability?
• Breast milk is free of harmful bacteria and is always fresh.
• How many elements are minerals?
• Which plan shows the placement of furniture in each room?
• Which term describes fabric that gains an electrical charge and may cling or stand away from the body?
• Which description best captures the effect of diagonal lines in design?
• What must be true about interest on overdue accounts?
• Durability is described as hard-wearing and long-lasting. Which statement best reflects the materials forming strong fabrics alongside cotton and linen?
• Which term describes the overall unity of a design resulting from a successful combination of all elements?
• Which statement about current or cheque accounts is true?
• Sunlight resistance refers to how fibres withstand exposure to sunlight. Which fibres can withstand long periods of sun exposure?
• Which statement about reaction to heat is correct?
• By the end of the first year, a baby would have doubled its birth weight.
• What are the two classifications of vitamins?
• Which statement best reflects the relationship between passion and commitment?
• Which set includes the three main areas typically included in space planning for a home?
• What is a service fee in the context of credit card transactions?
• In design terminology, what does shape refer to?
• What mark do products receive if they comply with SA standards?
• The Consumer Fair newspaper is published how often?
• Loom is defined as what?
• What factor primarily determines the need for space in a home?
• According to lighting guidelines, what is a recommended color strategy to maximize light in a room?
• Which is a stated reason for higher selling prices on a credit account?
• Which of the following is a step in making internet payments?
• Which statement correctly describes shape and form?
• A product can be differentiated without being a new invention.
• Which statement about internet payments is true?
• Sunlight-resistant fibres can be blended with which fibres?
• Macro nutrients include which of the following in larger quantities?
• Which option is NOT a macro nutrient?
• What does the National Credit Act establish to regulate credit?
• What describes a double split complementary colour scheme?
• Which factor determines how much space a rest area should have?
• Which statement describes COD's impact on delivery to homes?
• What is the first step in budgeting?
• Which criterion is primarily about the long-term performance of furniture?
• Nutrients are classified into two categories. Which are they?
• Which of the following is a consumer right included in the Consumer Protection Act?
• Which type of information is recorded by credit bureaus about consumers?
• Chroma or saturation refers to which aspect of color?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor affecting a profitable business?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of credit cards?
• Which problem can cause difficulty in chewing and swallowing in older adults?
• Which term is defined as a bleaching agent?
• Which statement reflects a key consumer-rights aspect under the National Credit Act?
• Which description matches a double complementary colour scheme?
• Flexibility in housing design evaluates suitability for modification, such as for people with disabilities.
• Credit cards can be used for which type of purchases?
• Which safety guideline is emphasized for kitchen work areas?
• What is the first step recommended when lodging a complaint?
• What does a stop order do?
• Which statement describes a risk of cash with order?
• Fibre strength is typically tested by stretching it. This method assesses which property?
• Dimensional stability relates to maintaining size and shape after laundering; which fabric structures are noted to skew and change shape?
• Which of the following statements about affordability under the National Credit Act is true?
• What is the minimum monthly income required to open a current or cheque account?
• Which statement describes the registration process for credit providers?
• Which principle is created when the eye is drawn to the most important point of the design, the central point?
• In debt collection, which party typically bears the collection costs?
• Macro minerals are minerals required in larger amounts by the body.
• Which category includes viscose rayon and lyocell?
• Which of the following is a source of animal-based protein?
• Too much sugar can lead to which outcome?
• What is a key consideration of traffic patterns in a floor plan?
• Cash on delivery is defined as paying for goods when they are delivered.
• What does creditworthiness mean?
• Which statement about dietary fibre is supported by the material?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a consumer right under the Consumer Protection Act?
• Which of the following is NOT a consumer right under the Consumer Protection Act?
• Colourfastness refers to a fabric's ability to resist fading during laundering or exposure. Which statement is true about colourfastness?
• Which of the following is a micro mineral?
• Toddlers should have how many servings of fruit and vegetables per day?
• Calendering is performed by passing fabric through heavy rollers with heat and pressure to smooth the surface and compact the fabric. Which statement about fabrics finished this way is true?
• Which of the following is a source of non-financial income?
• Where should the registration certificate be displayed by a registered credit provider?
• Which is a disadvantage of internet payments?
• Which statement correctly describes factors that can raise blood cholesterol levels?
• Crease and wrinkle resistance is best described as which of the following?
• Which vitamin is fat-soluble?
• Which statement best describes vitamins?
• Which of the following is a tertiary colour?
• What is required about language in credit contracts?
• On a credit account, the credit limit depends on which factor?
• What is the primary purpose of floor plans in housing design?
• Which term means 'Covered with'?
• Anti-bacterial finish is applied to which items?
• For toddlers, energy is needed for what?
• Which of the following is a plant-based natural fibre?
• Cash with order means the money for the order or service is paid when the order is placed.
• Which safety consideration is explicitly emphasized for a home rest area?
• Ombudsman handles complaints within a particular industry.
• What is a credit bureau?
• What term describes money paid into a bank account?
• Which payment method can be used for mail-order or online purchases?
• Which statement explains the meaning of 'basal' in basal metabolic rate?
• Which statement best defines fraud?
• Which action aligns with differentiating your product as described?
• In kitchen design, what is emphasized about accessibility for storage?
• Anti-bacterial finishes are described as preventing the growth of microorganisms.
• Which category includes synthetic fibres like Polyester and Nylon?
• The Provincial Consumer Affairs Office deals with what?
• How is rhythm created in a design?
• Reaction to water, chemicals and procedures describes which care recommendation?
• Which statement best describes a key feature of a debit card?
• Which statement best describes water-soluble vitamins?
• Which balance involves the two sides of a design appearing different yet balanced?
• Stain/Soil Release finishes are usually applied to which surface?
• Absorbency is the ability to take in moisture. Which fibres are described as absorbent?
• Raising, napping, brushing and sueding create a fluffy finish. What is a potential drawback of these processes?
• Excess carbohydrate can be converted to glycogen and stored in which organ?
• Which is a source of polyunsaturated fats?
• What statement about north facing rooms is described in the planning guidelines?
• Reaction to heat describes which fabrics are not affected by high temperatures?
• Which type of balance features identical objects placed the same distance from a central vertical axis?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Credit Regulator?
• Which statement about vitamin administration at birth is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in making internet payments?
• Which fibre is described as the strongest synthetic fibre?
• Which statement correctly describes open floor plans compared to closed floor plans?
• Neutral colours include which of the following?
• Which statement describes a feature of internet payments?
• Abrasion resistance concerns wear from rubbing. Where is this most commonly observed, and what can happen to fabrics with low abrasion resistance?
• Who bears collection costs or fees for collecting outstanding debts?
• FICA stands for which act?
• Which of the following is a principle of budgeting?
• When can an initiation fee be charged?
• Which item is listed as a bad fat example?
• Which statement about breast milk is true?
• If a service has not been done properly and you cannot reach agreement, what remedy is described?
• Under credit transactions, which statement is true about risk if payments are not made?
• Which finish is associated with labels Teflon and Scotchgard?
• What happens in lay-buy when a deposit is paid?
• Which statement correctly describes cash transactions?
• Which objective is stated for the Consumer Protection Act?
• Waterproof fabrics are sealed by coating with which materials?
• Crease resistance finishes use which of the following to prevent creasing?
• Which color is a secondary color?
• Lustrous means which of the following?
• Lay-buy is particularly convenient for people who do not have access to bank accounts. Which option best supports this claim?
• What defines a complementary colour scheme?
• Which description matches a savings account?
• A written quotation for credit is valid for how long?
• Which combination best reflects the ideas about passion and differentiation from the material?
• Which statement best defines basal metabolic rate?
• If you are incorrectly blacklisted, what can you request?
• What does debt counseling involve?
• In an open floor plan, which spaces are typically closed rooms?
• Which plan is specifically used to outline storage areas within a building?
• What is a common risk associated with micro lending?
• How does a service fee relate to the debt amount in credit card transactions?
• Starching or sizing on cotton fabric has which characteristic?
• Which statement best describes cash transactions?
• Warp refers to which of the following?
• Besides nylon, which fibres are described as strong?
• Which statement describes a typical feature of a call account?