Question 1

Trademark laws adequately protect holders of trademarks from persons acquiring domain names in bad faith using the trademark,or confusingly similar names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act protects any individual's name from being registered by another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prior approval by the affected celebrity is needed to obtain a domain name that is similar to a celebrity's name. 
B)  Penalties are imposed for obtaining any domain name that infringes on a valid trademark. 
C)  Domain names are granted only after ensuring that they do not infringe on a valid existing trademark. 
D)  A plaintiff must show that the defendant acted in bad faith in order to recover. 
E)  Both C and D are true. 
A)  Prior approval by the affected celebrity is needed to obtain a domain name that is similar to a celebrity's name. 
B)  Penalties are imposed for obtaining any domain name that infringes on a valid trademark. 
C)  Domain names are granted only after ensuring that they do not infringe on a valid existing trademark. 
D)  A plaintiff must show that the defendant acted in bad faith in order to recover. 
E)  Both C and D are true. D

Question 4

The "Whois" database contains everyone's name in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the sale of Internet domain names?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fee for the transfer of an Internet domain name cannot be greater than the fee paid to register the name,prorated over the remaining period that the registration fee covers. 
B)  Amounts charged to transfer ownership of a domain name must be approved by the agency that initially sold the name. 
C)  Names have not been sold for more than nominal amounts. 
D)  Some names have properly been sold for millions of dollars. 
E)  The periodic registration fee will be affected by the amount for which a domain name is sold. 
A)  The fee for the transfer of an Internet domain name cannot be greater than the fee paid to register the name,prorated over the remaining period that the registration fee covers. 
B)  Amounts charged to transfer ownership of a domain name must be approved by the agency that initially sold the name. 
C)  Names have not been sold for more than nominal amounts. 
D)  Some names have properly been sold for millions of dollars. 
E)  The periodic registration fee will be affected by the amount for which a domain name is sold.

Question 6

One of the uniform laws developed in response to electronic commerce is the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The government can get access to an individual's stored e-mail pursuant to a legitimate criminal investigation without a search warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cybertime Software sold a software package to a client.The terms of the contract provided that the client was purchasing use of the software for 6 months.Cybertime delivered the software copy on compact disks,encoded to become usable on May 1,2002,with payment due from the client by June 1,2002.Unbeknownst to the client,the software was set to disable on June 15,2002 unless Cybertime supplied the client with special software to reactivate the program,which would be done upon full payment.Discuss the legality of this situation.

Accepted Answer

Under the Uniform Computer Inf

Question 9

Unfortunately,breach of a licensing agreement by one party leaves the aggrieved party without any type of remedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act,a cause of action must be brought within 1 year after the breach was or should have been discovered,but not more than 5 years after the breach actually occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

John works for a company that provides computers and access to a service provider that provides access to the Internet,as well as an e-mail address for all employees.While at work,John often accesses the e-mail account that he uses at home.John's employer would like to access John's e-mail to see if he is using company time for personal purposes.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company must get a search warrant before it can access any of John's stored e-mail. 
B)  The company can have access to e-mail stored at John's work e-mail address,but not that stored at the e-mail address he usually accesses from home. 
C)  The company can have access to e-mail stored at either location if the e-mail at the address he accesses from home was sent or received during John's time at work. 
D)  The company cannot access any of John's stored e-mail unless it obtains the assistance of law enforcement personnel and obtains a search warrant. 
A)  The company must get a search warrant before it can access any of John's stored e-mail. 
B)  The company can have access to e-mail stored at John's work e-mail address,but not that stored at the e-mail address he usually accesses from home. 
C)  The company can have access to e-mail stored at either location if the e-mail at the address he accesses from home was sent or received during John's time at work. 
D)  The company cannot access any of John's stored e-mail unless it obtains the assistance of law enforcement personnel and obtains a search warrant.

Question 12

An intellectual property licensing arrangement is a method used to transfer certain rights of use,but not ownership,of intellectual property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mark recently started a small business and acquired a domain name for the business.At the same time,he remembered hearing about people buying up names related to companies and to famous individuals and then selling the names for astronomical sums.Mark wants to buy the domain name,"Sharonstone.com." He figures he will start a fan club for the famous movie star,and then see if he can sell the domain name to her for a profit.Which is true in these circumstances regarding Mark's options?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will be unable to buy the name because it is the name of a person. 
B)  He will have to give Sharon Stone the first opportunity to buy the name. 
C)  He could buy the domain name,but could be liable under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act if it is proven that he acted in bad faith in acquiring the name. 
D)  He could buy the domain name,but could be liable under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act if it can be proven that he acted in bad faith in acquiring the name but only if Sharon Stone can prove that she suffered damages from his Web site. 
E)  He could buy the domain name,but could be liable under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act if it is proven that he acted in bad faith in acquiring the name but only if Sharon Stone can prove that he earned profits from the fan club Web site. 
A)  He will be unable to buy the name because it is the name of a person. 
B)  He will have to give Sharon Stone the first opportunity to buy the name. 
C)  He could buy the domain name,but could be liable under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act if it is proven that he acted in bad faith in acquiring the name. 
D)  He could buy the domain name,but could be liable under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act if it can be proven that he acted in bad faith in acquiring the name but only if Sharon Stone can prove that she suffered damages from his Web site. 
E)  He could buy the domain name,but could be liable under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act if it is proven that he acted in bad faith in acquiring the name but only if Sharon Stone can prove that he earned profits from the fan club Web site.

Question 14

Which of the following is true under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act about a licensor's use of self-help techniques in response to a breach of a contract by a licensee?

Accepted Answer

A)  The licensor can use self-help techniques whether or not they are mentioned in the contract terms. 
B)  It is acceptable to cause a breach of the peace,assuming that the licensee breached. 
C)  The licensor must give the licensee at least 15 days notice before taking any disabling action. 
D)  Self-help cannot include any techniques that make software inoperative. 
A)  The licensor can use self-help techniques whether or not they are mentioned in the contract terms. 
B)  It is acceptable to cause a breach of the peace,assuming that the licensee breached. 
C)  The licensor must give the licensee at least 15 days notice before taking any disabling action. 
D)  Self-help cannot include any techniques that make software inoperative.

Question 15

The price charged for the sale or transfer of Web domain names is regulated in order to prevent excessive prices from being charged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act,electronic signatures can be verified by the following methods except:

Accepted Answer

A)  by a secret password known by the signatory 
B)  by a digitally encoded smart card belonging to the signatory 
C)  by the use of a device that electronically recognizes fingerprints or parts of the eye 
D)  by the use of a notary public to check digital identifying information 
A)  by a secret password known by the signatory 
B)  by a digitally encoded smart card belonging to the signatory 
C)  by the use of a device that electronically recognizes fingerprints or parts of the eye 
D)  by the use of a notary public to check digital identifying information

Question 17

The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act governs which types of transactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  It governs any contract entered into by using electronic messages. 
B)  It governs contracts to create,transfer or license computer information or informational rights. 
C)  It governs any contract for the sale of goods that is entered into by using electronic messages. 
D)  It governs any contract where payment is made electronically,including electronic credit card transactions. 
A)  It governs any contract entered into by using electronic messages. 
B)  It governs contracts to create,transfer or license computer information or informational rights. 
C)  It governs any contract for the sale of goods that is entered into by using electronic messages. 
D)  It governs any contract where payment is made electronically,including electronic credit card transactions.

Question 18

Internet domain names are assigned by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Patent and Trademark Office 
B)  a subagency of the Commerce Department 
C)  Network Solutions,Inc. only 
D)  Network Solutions,Inc.,and other authorized companies 
A)  the Patent and Trademark Office 
B)  a subagency of the Commerce Department 
C)  Network Solutions,Inc. only 
D)  Network Solutions,Inc.,and other authorized companies

Question 19

Electronic mail is one of most widely used applications for communication over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An exclusive license means that a licensor will not grant to any other person rights in the same information for an infinite amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Internet Law and E-Commerce

Trademark laws adequately protect holders of trademarks from persons acquiring domain names in bad faith using the trademark,or confusingly similar names.

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act protects any individual's name from being registered by another person.

Under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act,which of the following is true?

The "Whois" database contains everyone's name in the United States.

Which of the following is true about the sale of Internet domain names?

One of the uniform laws developed in response to electronic commerce is the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act.

The government can get access to an individual's stored e-mail pursuant to a legitimate criminal investigation without a search warrant.

Unfortunately,breach of a licensing agreement by one party leaves the aggrieved party without any type of remedy.

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act,a cause of action must be brought within 1 year after the breach was or should have been discovered,but not more than 5 years after the breach actually occurred.

An intellectual property licensing arrangement is a method used to transfer certain rights of use,but not ownership,of intellectual property.

Which of the following is true under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act about a licensor's use of self-help techniques in response to a breach of a contract by a licensee?

The price charged for the sale or transfer of Web domain names is regulated in order to prevent excessive prices from being charged.

Under the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act,electronic signatures can be verified by the following methods except:

The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act governs which types of transactions?

Internet domain names are assigned by:

Electronic mail is one of most widely used applications for communication over the Internet.

An exclusive license means that a licensor will not grant to any other person rights in the same information for an infinite amount of time.

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Genuineness of Assent and Undue Influence

Statute of Frauds and Equitable Exceptions

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

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Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

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