Business Law Quiz
Select one:
True
False
Most courts consider an engagement ring to be a conditional gift
Select one:
True
False
A negotiable warehouse receipt states that the goods received will be delivered to the bearer or to the order of any named person.
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True
False
A person who attends a banquet given at a hotel is considered a guest for purposes of determining the liability of the hotelkeeper.
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True
False
If a contract calls for both rendering services and supplying materials to be used in performing the services, the contract is classified according to its dominant element.
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True
False
The provisions of Article 6 concerning bulk transfers are designed to protect creditors.
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True
False
Consumer protection statutes may require a writing that is more detailed than the writing required by the statute of frauds provision of the Uniform Commercial Code.
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True
False
Title to goods can be transferred without the actual delivery of the goods involved.
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True
False
An express guarantee is governed by the UCC, and warranties are governed primarily by the common law of contracts.
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True
False
If the party on whom demand for assurance of performance is made has an established reputation, a reaffirmation of the contract obligation and a statement that it will be performed may be sufficient to assure a reasonable person that it will be performed.
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True
False
Public policy exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine apply only to “whistleblowing” situations.
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True
False
A bank is required to pay a check presented more than six months after its date.
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True
False
A person who obtains life insurance generally can name anyone as beneficiary, regardless of whether that beneficiary has an insurable interest in the life of the insured.
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True
False
A restrictive endorsement specifies the purpose of the endorsement or the use to be made of the paper.
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True
False
A person becomes a(n) __________ at the moment of taking possession of abandoned personal property.
Select one:
a. constructive bailee
b. owner
c. bailor
d. bailee
Joan brought her car into Ace Service Station for a tune-up. After tuning up the car, Ace (the owner of the service station) decided to visit his mother. Ace drove Joan’s car. Ace was following all safety precautions when a negligent driver without insurance struck Joan’s car. Joan sued Ace for the damages to her car. The probable result is:
Select one:
a. Joan will win, since the harm was sustained during the bailee’s unauthorized use of the property.
b. Ace will win, since he was taking reasonable care of the bailed goods.
c. Joan will win, since bailees are absolutely liable for bailed goods in their possession and control.
d. Ace will win, since the bailee has the right to use the bailed goods.
Jeff purchased in good faith a warehouse receipt for 1,000 pairs of running shoes without notice of any defense to it, for value, and in the regular course of his business. Unknown to Jeff, the goods had been stolen from Jane and delivered to the warehouse that issued the receipt purchased by Jeff. Which of the following statements is true?
Select one:
a. Jane cannot recover the goods but can sue the warehouse for conversion.
b. Jeff holds a duly negotiated document of title and is not subject to Jane’s title.
c. Jeff is not a holder of a duly negotiated document.
d. Jane is entitled to the goods and will prevail over Jeff.
The relationship of guest and hotelkeeper ends:
Select one:
a. when the guest’s bill is paid.
b. when the guest leaves or ceases to be a transient.
c. when the guest asks to take on the more permanent status of boarder.
d. when the guest advises the hotelkeeper that the guest is leaving.
Which of the following is not a sale of goods?
Select one:
a. a bailment
b. all of the above
c. a gift
d. an option to purchase
An agreement to periodically deliver home-heating oil to a residential customer that does not indicate the duration of the contract
Select one:
a. constitutes a bulk transfer.
b. is enforceable for a reasonable period of time.
c. lasts for one delivery only.
d. is not a legally-enforceable contract.
In a consignment, the dealer-consignee is often referred to as a(n):
Select one:
a. remainder.
b. exponent.
c. quotient.
d. factor.
Unless otherwise agreed, the proper place for the delivery of goods is:
Select one:
a. the seller’s home.
b. a delivery service selected by the seller.
c. the seller’s place of business.
d. the buyer’s place of business.
A depositor issued a check and, after mailing the check, suffered a heart attack and died. In the regular course of business, the bank paid the check when presented for payment, despite the fact that the bank had received notice fourteen (14) days earlier of the depositor’s death. In terms of the bank’s payment of the check
Select one:
a. the bank is not liable unless the depositor’s executor posted an indemnity bond.
b. the bank’s authority to act for the depositor ended on the depositor’s death, regardless of whether the bank had been notified of the depositor’s death.
c. the bank is potentially liable to the depositor’s estate.
d. the bank is liable if the check was a gift to charity.
What is a correct statement concerning burden of proof?
Select one:
a. The insured has the burden of proving that the loss was a covered loss.
b. Exceptions to coverage are liberally interpreted in favor of the insurer.
c. The insurer has the burden of proving that the loss was not covered.
d. Exceptions to coverage are disregarded in life insurance matters.
A security agreement must:
Select one:
a. all of the above.
b. contain a reasonable description of the collateral.
c. identify the parties involved.
d. demonstrate that the creditor intends to have a security interest.
If the collateral is in the possession of the creditor:
Select one:
a. the type of goods will determine the method of perfection.
b. a financing statement must be filed to perfect the interest.
c. the security interest is perfected.
d. only a security interest has been obtained.
The term apparent authority is used when there is:
Select one:
a. actual authority.
b. no interaction between the principal and third persons.
c. only the appearance of authority and that appearance of authority was created by the agent.
d. only the appearance of authority and that appearance of authority was created by the principal.
An agent is under a duty to obey:
Select one:
a. all instructions given by the principal.
b. all lawful instructions given by the principal.
c. none of the above, since “obedience” is not an obligation of the agent.
d. all instruction given by the third party.
An agreement under which one party agrees to pay drafts drawn by a creditor is called a:
Select one:
a. debtor’s agreement.
b. contract of surety.
c. guaranty contract.
d. letter of credit.
If the issuer of a letter of credit dishonors a draft without justification, it is liable to its customer for:
Select one:
a. monetary malfeasance.
b. fiduciary peril.
c. fiduciary default.
d. breach of contract.
The relationship of guest and hotelkeeper ends:
Select one:
a. when the guest’s bill is paid.
b. when the guest asks to take on the more permanent status of boarder.
c. when the guest advises the hotelkeeper that the guest is leaving.
d. when the guest leaves or ceases to be a transient.