Question 1

Companies who have misrepresented the capabilities of their search engines or failed to disclose the methods whereby they give preference to certain links:

Accepted Answer

A) may be liable for fraud, but are not responsible for either rescission or damages. 
B) may be liable for fraud, but if so are only responsible for rescission. 
C) may be liable for fraud, but if so are only responsible for damages. 
D) may be liable for fraud, and if so might be responsible for rescission or damages. 
A) may be liable for fraud, but are not responsible for either rescission or damages. 
B) may be liable for fraud, but if so are only responsible for rescission. 
C) may be liable for fraud, but if so are only responsible for damages. 
D) may be liable for fraud, and if so might be responsible for rescission or damages. D

Question 2

Copying trademarks by using the Internet is an intellectual property issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Identity theft is a type of Internet fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Bon, located in Florida, desires to enter into a contract with Jon, a resident of Maine. Neither wishes to meet face-to-face, as both are busy with a variety of business interests. Instead, they wish to form a contract over the Internet. Would a contract formed over the Internet be valid?

Accepted Answer

The formation of a contract over the Int

Question 5

The Commerce Clause prohibits state governments from taxing Internet transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Pump and dump" is a practice prohibited under securities law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Little "cyber crime" exists today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cyberlaw includes the area of criminal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The formation of contracts in cyberspace is governed today largely by:

Accepted Answer

A) international contract law principles. 
B) traditional contract law principles. 
C) federal contract law principles. 
D) uniform state laws. 
A) international contract law principles. 
B) traditional contract law principles. 
C) federal contract law principles. 
D) uniform state laws.

Question 10

Employers have access and control rights to their employees' e-mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sam accesses the Internet and secures information (including credit history) on another person. If that information is used to purchase products in the other person's name, Sam's actions constitute:

Accepted Answer

A) contract interception. 
B) identity theft. 
C) character assassination. 
D) none of the above. 
A) contract interception. 
B) identity theft. 
C) character assassination. 
D) none of the above.

Question 12

Defamation in cyberspace requires the plaintiff to show the same elements as are required under traditional defamation law, but the potential for larger damage awards may be much greater for defamation in cyberspace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Roxy is employed as a manager at "com.com," an Internet-based company attempting to compete successfully in the highly competitive software development industry. Roxy is concerned that one of her employees, Randy, is not performing at an acceptable level. While Roxy has noticed that Randy spends considerable time using the computer at his workstation, his productivity is lacking. Roxy suspects Randy is using the company's e-mail system for personal use instead of working on company business. Is Roxy permitted to monitor Randy's email?

Accepted Answer

Private communications are usually prote

Question 14

The formation of contracts in cyberspace is always governed by the law of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Internet has facilitated access to capital markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The legal foundation for electronic signing is provided by:

Accepted Answer

A) state governments, without the assistance of federal legislation. 
B) the federal government only. 
C) state governments, with the assistance of federal legislation. 
D) None of the above. 
A) state governments, without the assistance of federal legislation. 
B) the federal government only. 
C) state governments, with the assistance of federal legislation. 
D) None of the above.

Question 17

The term "cyberlaw" refers to laws and precedent applicable to Internet transactions and communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Pump and Dump" is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

A) contract law. 
B) criminal law. 
C) standard jurisdictional practice. 
D) securities law. 
A) contract law. 
B) criminal law. 
C) standard jurisdictional practice. 
D) securities law.

Question 19

The taking of an image, likeness, or name for purposes of commercial advantage is protected by :

Accepted Answer

A) contract law. 
B) tort law. 
C) criminal law. 
D) none of the above. 
A) contract law. 
B) tort law. 
C) criminal law. 
D) none of the above.

Question 20

United States companies are encouraged to use an international registration system for resolving disputes regarding names for Internet sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Cyberlaw

Companies who have misrepresented the capabilities of their search engines or failed to disclose the methods whereby they give preference to certain links:

Copying trademarks by using the Internet is an intellectual property issue.

Identity theft is a type of Internet fraud.

Bon, located in Florida, desires to enter into a contract with Jon, a resident of Maine. Neither wishes to meet face-to-face, as both are busy with a variety of business interests. Instead, they wish to form a contract over the Internet. Would a contract formed over the Internet be valid?

The Commerce Clause prohibits state governments from taxing Internet transactions.

"Pump and dump" is a practice prohibited under securities law.

Little "cyber crime" exists today.

Cyberlaw includes the area of criminal law.

The formation of contracts in cyberspace is governed today largely by:

Employers have access and control rights to their employees' e-mail.

Sam accesses the Internet and secures information (including credit history) on another person. If that information is used to purchase products in the other person's name, Sam's actions constitute:

Defamation in cyberspace requires the plaintiff to show the same elements as are required under traditional defamation law, but the potential for larger damage awards may be much greater for defamation in cyberspace.

The formation of contracts in cyberspace is always governed by the law of the United States.

The Internet has facilitated access to capital markets.

The legal foundation for electronic signing is provided by:

The term "cyberlaw" refers to laws and precedent applicable to Internet transactions and communications.

"Pump and Dump" is a violation of:

The taking of an image, likeness, or name for purposes of commercial advantage is protected by :

United States companies are encouraged to use an international registration system for resolving disputes regarding names for Internet sites.

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Third Persons and Contracts

Discharge of Contracts

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Personal Property and Bailments

Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management

Nature and Form of Sales

Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability: Warranties and Torts

Obligations and Performance

Remedies for Breach of Sales Contracts

Kinds of Instruments, Parties, and Negotiability

Transfers of Negotiable Instruments and Warranties of Parties

Liability of the Parties Under Negotiable Instruments

Checks and Funds Transfers

Nature of the Debtor-Creditor Relationship

Consumer Protection

Secured Transactions in Personal Property

Bankruptcy

Insurance

Agency

Third Persons in Agency

Regulation of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Law

Types of Business Organizations

Partnerships

LPS, LlCS, and LlPS

Corporate Formation

Shareholder Rights in Corporations

Securities Regulation

Accountants Liability and Malpractice

Management of Corporations

Real Property

Environmental Law and Land Use Controls

Leases

Decedents Estates and Trusts

Filters