Which of the following is an example of a consumer good?

• A. A television
• B. A factory machine
• C. A mining drill
• D. A forklift used in a warehouse

Answer: (A)

The distinction between consumer goods and capital goods is being tested. A consumer good is something bought for personal use and enjoyment, not to be used to make other products. A television fits this because it’s purchased for home entertainment and daily living, not for producing goods or services.

The other items are tools used in business production or movement of goods—factory machines run production lines, mining drills extract raw materials, and a forklift helps move inventory in a warehouse. These are capital goods because they contribute to the production process or the handling of goods, not directly to personal consumption.

So the television is the clear example of a consumer good among these options.