Business Law

Question 1 of 205.0 PointsThe legal document formally creating an agency is called a:A. general contract. B. power of attorney. C. special delegation. D. collateral power. Reset Selection
Question 2 of 205.0 PointsWhich legal term is used for a person who is appointed as an agent?A. Special Attorney B. Attorney in Law C. Attorney in Fact D. Apparent Attorney Reset Selection
Question 3 of 205.0 PointsA principal cannot accept the benefits of a transaction and refuse to accept the:A. obligations. B. parallel benefits. C. apparent benefits. D. representation. Reset Selection
Question 4 of 205.0 PointsAn agent is liable for losses to the principal resulting from the agent’s:A. capital accumulation. B. personal business. C. incompetence. D. explicit agreement. Reset Selection
Question 5 of 205.0 PointsWhen an agent signs a contract in the principal’s name, he or she is acting on behalf of a(n) __________ principal.A. disclosed B. undisclosed C. apparent D. statutory Reset Selection
Question 6 of 205.0 PointsA receipt for goods that are to be shipped is known as a:A. warehouse receipt. B. bill of lading. C. bill of sale. D. bill of purchase. Reset Selection
Question 7 of 205.0 PointsA warehouse receipt is used for goods that are being:A. imported. B. stored. C. exported. D. sold immediately. Reset Selection
Question 8 of 205.0 PointsTitle to goods passes when the:A. court approves the transaction. B. majority party votes for it to pass. C. parties intend for it to pass. D. bill of sale is approved. Reset Selection
Question 9 of 205.0 PointsCamilla agrees to purchase a car for $ 15,000. Camilla and the seller agree that Camilla will return the following day with license plates to pick up the vehicle. In this case, the title shall pass:A. when Camilla arrives with the license plates. B. when Camilla takes the vehicle home. C. at the time of purchase. D. at the time of agreement. Reset Selection
Question 10 of 205.0 PointsA legally enforceable agreement that has as its purpose the immediate transfer of title to personal property in return for consideration and includes both a present sale of goods as well as an agreement for the sale of future goods is a:A. contract for sale. B. negotiated transaction. C. contemplated transaction. D. void transaction. Reset Selection
Question 11 of 205.0 PointsGoods that physically exist and are owned by the seller at the time of sale are considered __________ goods.A. accessible B. existing C. scarce D. profitable Reset Selection
Question 12 of 205.0 PointsA contract in which title and risk of loss remain with the seller and that provides for the sale subject to the buyer’s final decision is a(n):A. endorsement of contract. B. sale on approval. C. contract to sell. D. contract for sale. Reset Selection
Question 13 of 205.0 PointsA reputed merchant will agree to a sale or return in order to maintain:A. balance. B. family. C. goodwill. D. tax returns. Reset Selection
Question 14 of 205.0 PointsThe Uniform Commercial Code provides specific rules that must be followed by a seller who wants to avoid the responsibility of __________ warranties.A. full B. limited C. implied D. expressed Reset Selection
Question 15 of 205.0 PointsA disclaimer of the __________ of merchantability must mention the word merchantability.A. warranty B. guarantee C. merchandise D. lemon law Reset Selection
Question 16 of 205.0 PointsA promise that a defective product will be repaired without charge within a reasonable time after a complaint has been made is a:A. full warranty. B. limited warranty. C. wagering agreement. D. conversion. Reset Selection
Question 17 of 205.0 PointsThe statutes that provide remedies to consumers for products such as automobiles that repeatedly fail to meet certain standards of quality and performance are known as __________ laws.A. blue B. lemon C. elder D. red Reset Selection
Question 18 of 205.0 PointsIn a sole proprietorship, the entrepreneur has to obtain a general __________ from his or her local municipality.A. fiscal access B. stock reserve C. business license D. corporate authority Reset Selection
Question 19 of 205.0 PointsAt times, individuals can become partners for only a short period of time, or for only a single project. This activity is defined as a:A. joint venture. B. severability. C. sole liability. D. union charge. Reset Selection
Question 20 of 205.0 PointsA business that is formed as a separate legal entity is a(n):A. fiduciary. B. corporation. C. proxy. D. entrustment. Reset Selection

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It is stated that the terms of a written contract may not be changed by evidence of any prior agreement but may be explained, or supplemented, in the:

A. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

B. Statute of Frauds.

C. Parol Evidence Rule.

D. English Law.

Question 2 of 20

The Statute of Frauds applies only to __________ contracts.

A. administrative

B. executory

C. business

D. notarized

Question 3 of 20
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When a person dies before settlement of his assets, the estate is settled by a:

A. court-appointed manager.

B. family-appointed administrator.

C. family-appointed manager.

D. court-appointed administrator.

Question 4 of 20
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A(n) __________ to pay the debts or settle the wrongdoings of another if he or she does not make settlement personally is not enforceable unless it is written.

A. guaranty

B. warranty

C. memorandum

D. evidence

Question 5 of 20
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To be enforceable, agreements in contemplation of marriage:

A. must be in writing and signed after the marriage.

B. must be in writing and signed before the marriage.

C. can be oral if the parties are both over the age of 21 years.

D. should be in the presence of witnesses.

Question 6 of 20
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Most contracts made by persons who have not reached the age of majority are:

A. void.

B. valid.

C. voidable.

D. enforceable.

Question 7 of 20
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Once a minor reaches the age of majority, in order to make the contracts entered into by the minor enforceable, it must be:

A. avoided.

B. validated.

C. disaffirmed.

D. ratified.

Question 8 of 20
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In some cases, the courts have held that contracts made by minors who are nearly adults or that deal with a business are:

A. unenforceable by the minors.

B. enforceable by the minors.

C. enforceable by the parents or the guardians of the minors.

D. not enforceable by the parents or the guardians of the minors.

Question 9 of 20
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A minor can be held liable if he or she makes damaging statements in writing for the act of:

A. libel.

B. slander.

C. conversion.

D. nuisance.

Question 10 of 20
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Some state statutes and local ordinances that regulate the creation and performance of certain types of contracts on Sundays and legal holidays are referred to as __________ laws.

A. white

B. black

C. blue

D. red

Question 11 of 20
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In certain states, typical office basketball and football pools are examples of:

A. legal restraints of trade.

B. usurious agreements.

C. common office sports.

D. illegal gambling.

Question 12 of 20
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To protect the public, most states require persons engaged in certain businesses, professions, and occupations to be:

A. contractual.

B. monopolized.

C. licensed.

D. unlicensed.

Question 13 of 20
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When a contracting party dies, contract rights are assigned to the:

A. parents of the deceased person.

B. heirs of the deceased person.

C. administrator or executor of the estate.

D. spouse of the deceased person.

Question 14 of 20
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The laws dealing with bankruptcy provide that the assets and contracts of a bankrupt person or business be:

A. sold to the highest bidder.

B. assigned to the trustee in bankruptcy.

C. held by the court pursuant to a decree.

D. transferred to the largest creditor.

Question 15 of 20
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A person who is not a party to a contact but is intended by the contracting parties to benefit as a consequence of a contract is termed a(n):

A. third party beneficiary.

B. incidental beneficiary.

C. official receiver.

D. arbitrator.

Question 16 of 20
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If a tender of payment is refused by the creditor:

A. the debt is irrecoverable.

B. penalties can be charged beyond the date on which the offer of payment was made.

C. the debt is not canceled.

D. interest can be charged beyond the date the offer of payment was made.

Question 17 of 20
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All of the following requirements must be met for a tender of money or performance to be valid EXCEPT:

A. the tender must be made as specified in the contract.

B. the mention of money in a contract implies payment by check.

C. when tender of payment is made, it must be for the exact amount.

D. if the contract calls for the delivery of specific goods, only the tender of these particular goods will satisfy the contract.

Question 18 of 20
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If a contract calls for the delivery of specific goods, the contract will be satisfied with the tender of:

A. only those particular goods.

B. any substitute goods of the same value.

C. alternate goods of less value.

D. substitute goods of greater value.

Question 19 of 20
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A deliberate change of an important element in a written contract that affects the rights or obligations of the parties is known as a(n):

A. mitigation.

B. breach of contract.

C. material alteration.

D. injunction.

Question 20 of 20
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If a law is passed after the parties enter into a contract that makes performance illegal, the contract is:

A. terminated by operation of law.

B. void from the beginning.

C. terminated by alteration.

D. unenforceable.

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Question 1 of 20

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A person who gains unauthorized access to computers, either for mischief or with criminal intent, is called a(n):

A. imposter.

B. fraud.

C. genius.

D. hacker.

Question 2 of 20
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Instructions hidden in software with the potential to cause significant damage to both hardware and software is a:

A. virus.

B. piracy.

C. corruption.

D. façade.

Question 3 of 20
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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) states that individuals may not gain access without permission to a(n):

A. fund transfer system.

B. cyberspace privacy system.

C. electronic communication system.

D. antiviral organization.

Question 4 of 20
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The rapid advances in technology being experienced today make it difficult for people to maintain online anonymity or distance between themselves and powerful:

A. sales.

B. interests.

C. forces.

D. departments.

Question 5 of 20
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Online marketers of products and services have quickly recognized that learning about consumers’ online behavior presents a real opportunity to increase their:

A. sales.

B. interests.

C. forces.

D. departments.

Question 6 of 20
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Trademark registrations are issued at the federal level by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of the Department of:

A. Commerce.

B. Labor.

C. Justice.

D. States.

Question 7 of 20
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A trademark registration is issued for a renewable period of __________ years.

A. 10

B. 20

C. 50

D. 60

Question 8 of 20
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A distinctive, nonfunctional feature, which distinguishes a merchant’s or manufacturer’s goods or services from those of another, is known as a:

A. trademark.

B. trade dress.

C. design patent.

D. copyright.

Question 9 of 20
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Anyone who manufactures or sells, without permission, a product that has been patented by another can be charged with:

A. fraud.

B. infringement.

C. misrepresentation.

D. breach of contract.

Question 10 of 20
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The Patent and Trademark Office would probably grant a patent if the invention is a device, useful, novel, and:

A. unauthorized.

B. obsolete.

C. nonobvious.

D. general.

Question 11 of 20
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Design patents are granted for a period __________ years.

A. less than 20

B. from 20 to 30

C. from 30 to 40

D. from 40 to 50

Question 12 of 20
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A place where a corporation or an issuer sells its securities to the public is known as a __________ market.

A. commodity

B. primary

C. secondary

D. labor

Question 13 of 20
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Issuers of securities must register the securities with the:

A. U.S. Copyright Commission.

B. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

C. Securities and Exchange Commission.

D. Federal Trade Commission.

Question 14 of 20
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A document that provides relevant and important information about the company, its businesses, and its prospects is known as:

A. memorandum of association.

B. articles of association.

C. letters of incorporation.

D. prospectus.

Question 15 of 20
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In 1992, the SEC created a computerized system, known as the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system that allows companies to:

A. download required information directly.

B. sell its shares to the public online.

C. make advertisements on the web.

D. register with the Federal Trade Commission.

Question 16 of 20
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A computer program is defined as a “set of statements or instructions to be used directly or indirectly in a computer in order to bring about a certain act” under the:

A. Global Computer Review Act of 2004.

B. Computer Software Copyright Act of 1980.

C. National Software Act of 1863.

D. USA Computer Act of 2001.

Question 17 of 20
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A(n) __________ test is used to determine whether an ordinary reasonable observer comparing two works would have to conclude that the work being questioned was copied from the other.

A. substantial similarity

B. fair use

C. goodwill

D. infringement

Question 18 of 20
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A form of personal property, which includes knowledge, ways of doing things, and expressions of ideas is known as a(n):

A. intellectual property.

B. tangible property.

C. real property.

D. easementary right.

Question 19 of 20
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Consumers who believe that their right to privacy is being violated by the embedding of software can complain to the:

A. Federal Tort Curbing Agency.

B. Administration and Trade Commission.

C. Agency against Unfair Trade Practices.

D. Federal Trade Commission.

Question 20 of 20
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The ECPA also grants an Internet service provider (ISP) the right to __________ e-mail messages without the subscriber’s consent.

A. monitor

B. screen

C. block

D. redirect

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