Professions Part 3

Question 14 • FL-0708340-Spanish 1 LMS

Which scenario describes the most reliable source for consumers researching a possible purchase?

Answer

The marketing department for an online athletic-wear company writes descriptions for each product. They accompany the descriptions with photographs that show happy, active people wearing their products.

An independent consumer group uses a set of standards to rate and review products in several categories. They publish their ratings and reviews so consumers can evaluate different choices.

Olivia has a popular cooking blog. In addition to posting recipes, she endorses kitchen appliances and provides links to sites where they can be purchased. She receives money each time a user clicks on a link.

Marcus reviews products he buys online. His reviews only discuss what he dislikes about the products. He never gives a rating higher than two out of five stars, even when he is happy with a purchase.

Explanation

An independent consumer group is the most reliable source because it applies consistent standards to products across several categories and shares its ratings for consumers to compare. The company in A is promoting its own products, while Olivia in C earns money from purchase links. Marcus in D gives only negative reviews, so his ratings may not provide a balanced evaluation.

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