#1
Which agency oversees consumer financial protection in the United States?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
ExplanationCFPB oversees consumer financial protection in the US.
#2
What is the purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
To protect consumers' personal information in credit reports
ExplanationFCRA safeguards consumers' personal information in credit reports.
#3
What is the primary goal of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
To ensure consumers receive accurate information about the cost of credit
ExplanationTILA ensures consumers get accurate credit cost information.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
The right to avoid all debt collections
ExplanationFDCPA doesn't include the right to avoid all debt collections.
#5
What is the purpose of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)?
To ensure fair treatment for all credit applicants
ExplanationECOA guarantees fair treatment for all credit applicants.
#6
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)?
Credit card transactions
ExplanationEFTA doesn't cover credit card transactions.
#7
What is the primary purpose of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
To protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices
ExplanationFDCPA shields consumers from abusive debt collection practices.
#8
What does the term 'usury' refer to in the context of consumer finance?
The practice of lending money at unreasonable and often illegal rates of interest
ExplanationUsury is lending money at unreasonable, often illegal rates.