Contractor License Practice Exam

If a customer makes a purchase entirely over the phone or by mail, is it subject to the Door-to-Door Sales Act?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only for returns

4. Only for online sales

The correct answer is: No

The Door-to-Door Sales Act applies specifically to sales that occur at a location that is not the seller’s permanent place of business, such as a customer's home or a temporary location. This act offers customers specific rights if they make a purchase in these contexts, primarily focused on consumer protection in environments that could pressure them into making a hasty decision. When a customer makes a purchase over the phone or via mail, the transaction does not occur at their home or another non-commercial setting, but rather in a more controlled environment, meaning the provisions of the Door-to-Door Sales Act do not apply. Therefore, purchases made entirely over the phone or through the mail are exempt from the Act, which is why the correct response to this question is that they are not subject to the Door-to-Door Sales Act. The other options suggest scenarios that do not align with the fundamental nature of the Act, which deals primarily with in-person sales at non-permanent locations. Thus, it’s clear that telephone or mail purchases operate under different consumer protection laws and policies, reinforcing the validity of the correct choice.