Question 1

Chloe asks Ben whether her bottom looks big in her new pair of jeans.Ben believes it does.Which of the following is an example of unethical behaviour by Ben?

Accepted Answer

A) Ben says no because he is frightened of Chloe and wants to avoid a scene. 
B) Ben says no because he doesn't want to hurt Chloe's feelings. 
C) Ben says yes because he believes in always telling the truth regardless of the consequences. 
D) Ben says yes because the jeans were very expensive and he wants her to return them. 
A) Ben says no because he is frightened of Chloe and wants to avoid a scene. 
B) Ben says no because he doesn't want to hurt Chloe's feelings. 
C) Ben says yes because he believes in always telling the truth regardless of the consequences. 
D) Ben says yes because the jeans were very expensive and he wants her to return them.

Question 2

To prevent oppression by the government, a system of law must be:

Accepted Answer

A) flexible. 
B) dynamic. 
C) transparent. 
D) enforceable. 
A) flexible. 
B) dynamic. 
C) transparent. 
D) enforceable.

Question 3

The law is 'dynamic' because:

Accepted Answer

A) it is influenced by political, social, economic and technological changes. 
B) it is a legal entity like a human being. 
C) politicians make new laws every time they make a decision. 
D) it automatically changes every time community values change. 
A) it is influenced by political, social, economic and technological changes. 
B) it is a legal entity like a human being. 
C) politicians make new laws every time they make a decision. 
D) it automatically changes every time community values change.

Question 4

The purpose of the law is to:
i.resolve disputes.
ii.keep the peace.
iii.preserve and enforce community values.
iv.ensure that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly within a community.

Accepted Answer

A) i, ii, iii. 
B) i, iii, iv. 
C) i, iv. 
D) i, ii, iii, iv. 
A) i, ii, iii. 
B) i, iii, iv. 
C) i, iv. 
D) i, ii, iii, iv.

Question 5

Public law is concerned with the relationship between the citizen and the state, and includes:

Accepted Answer

A) contract law and criminal law. 
B) administrative law and tort law. 
C) taxation law and property law. 
D) constitutional law and administrative law. 
A) contract law and criminal law. 
B) administrative law and tort law. 
C) taxation law and property law. 
D) constitutional law and administrative law.

Question 6

The notion that resources should be distributed equally amongst the members of a group or community is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) equality justice. 
B) utilitarian justice. 
C) egalitarian justice. 
D) retributive justice. 
A) equality justice. 
B) utilitarian justice. 
C) egalitarian justice. 
D) retributive justice.

Question 7

'Justice' can best be understood as:

Accepted Answer

A) morality. 
B) fairness. 
C) legality. 
D) truth. 
A) morality. 
B) fairness. 
C) legality. 
D) truth.

Question 8

As an employer, Johnny must pay payroll tax to:

Accepted Answer

A) the Federal government. 
B) the State government. 
C) the Local government. 
D) all of the options listed. 
A) the Federal government. 
B) the State government. 
C) the Local government. 
D) all of the options listed.

Question 9

The law is a living, growing thing that constantly changes.Which of the following cannot be regarded as a force for change?
i.A change in government
ii.The need to remedy a defect in a law
iii.Pressure exerted by lobby groups on the government
iv.The changes in technology

Accepted Answer

A) i, ii, iii. 
B) i, iii, iv. 
C) i, ii, iii, iv. 
D) ii, iii, iv. 
A) i, ii, iii. 
B) i, iii, iv. 
C) i, ii, iii, iv. 
D) ii, iii, iv.

Question 10

Melissa is a real estate agent.She is showing a house to Tania.She knows Tania believes in the supernatural.A grisly murder was carried out in the house 10 years before.Melissa is not required by law to inform Tania.She suspects if Tania knew, it would influence her decision to buy the house.Which of the following does not constitute ethical conduct on Melissa's part?

Accepted Answer

A) Melissa makes it clear that Tania should not buy the house but does not tell her why. 
B) Melissa says nothing because she believes there is nothing wrong with the house. 
C) Melissa makes full disclosure of the history of the house. 
D) Melissa keeps quiet because she is focused on earning a large commission. 
A) Melissa makes it clear that Tania should not buy the house but does not tell her why. 
B) Melissa says nothing because she believes there is nothing wrong with the house. 
C) Melissa makes full disclosure of the history of the house. 
D) Melissa keeps quiet because she is focused on earning a large commission.

Question 11

The philosopher Thomas Hobbes famously stated that without law, existence would be a 'war of all against all'.By that he meant:

Accepted Answer

A) law is necessary to keep the peace and prevent chaos. 
B) law is a vehicle of oppression. 
C) law discourages international conflict. 
D) law is necessary to keep military forces in check. 
A) law is necessary to keep the peace and prevent chaos. 
B) law is a vehicle of oppression. 
C) law discourages international conflict. 
D) law is necessary to keep military forces in check.

Question 12

Business law is:

Accepted Answer

A) a set of guidelines that shape business activities. 
B) a set of regulations that discourage business activities. 
C) a system of rules that regulate business activities. 
D) a set of principles that guide business activities. 
A) a set of guidelines that shape business activities. 
B) a set of regulations that discourage business activities. 
C) a system of rules that regulate business activities. 
D) a set of principles that guide business activities.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a character trait of an ethical person?

Accepted Answer

A) Integrity (i.e.acting in accordance with moral values) 
B) Inflexibility (i.e.always following the letter of the law regardless of the consequences) 
C) Wisdom (i.e.making the right decisions based on experience) 
D) Moral courage (i.e.the ability to make difficult choices) 
A) Integrity (i.e.acting in accordance with moral values) 
B) Inflexibility (i.e.always following the letter of the law regardless of the consequences) 
C) Wisdom (i.e.making the right decisions based on experience) 
D) Moral courage (i.e.the ability to make difficult choices)

Question 14

Which of the following is not regulated by intellectual property law?

Accepted Answer

A) A trademark 
B) A patent 
C) A sale of goods 
D) Copyright 
A) A trademark 
B) A patent 
C) A sale of goods 
D) Copyright

Question 15

Ethical standards are typically not enforced by:

Accepted Answer

A) a guilty conscience. 
B) fear of condemnation by other members of the community. 
C) desire to avoid guilt. 
D) prosecution or litigation. 
A) a guilty conscience. 
B) fear of condemnation by other members of the community. 
C) desire to avoid guilt. 
D) prosecution or litigation.

Question 16

Private law is concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A) the relationships between the various States. 
B) the relationships between the States and the Federal government. 
C) the relationships between people within the community. 
D) the relationships between the various nations. 
A) the relationships between the various States. 
B) the relationships between the States and the Federal government. 
C) the relationships between people within the community. 
D) the relationships between the various nations.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an example of the way the law maintains the stability and growth of the economy?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in the rate of personal income tax 
B) A change in the law making it more difficult for victims to sue for compensation for personal injury 
C) The introduction of a goods and services tax 
D) An increase in the penalty for murder 
A) An increase in the rate of personal income tax 
B) A change in the law making it more difficult for victims to sue for compensation for personal injury 
C) The introduction of a goods and services tax 
D) An increase in the penalty for murder

Question 18

Johnny is asked to donate to a charity.He lies and says he has no money.Johnny's action is best categorised as:

Accepted Answer

A) illegal. 
B) apolitical. 
C) unethical. 
D) allegorical. 
A) illegal. 
B) apolitical. 
C) unethical. 
D) allegorical.

Question 19

When a contract is breached, the other person can sue the person who breached the contract for:

Accepted Answer

A) monetary compensation. 
B) a fine. 
C) imprisonment. 
D) an apology. 
A) monetary compensation. 
B) a fine. 
C) imprisonment. 
D) an apology.

Question 20

Danny is arrested.When asked, the arresting officer refuses to tell Danny why he has been arrested.It appears that the police are not acting in accordance with:

Accepted Answer

A) absolute justice. 
B) retributive justice. 
C) distributive justice. 
D) procedural justice. 
A) absolute justice. 
B) retributive justice. 
C) distributive justice. 
D) procedural justice.

Chloe asks Ben whether her bottom looks big in her new pair of jeans.Ben believes it does.Which of the following is an example of unethical behaviour by Ben?

To prevent oppression by the government, a system of law must be:

The law is 'dynamic' because:

The purpose of the law is to: i.resolve disputes. ii.keep the peace. iii.preserve and enforce community values. iv.ensure that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly within a community.

Public law is concerned with the relationship between the citizen and the state, and includes:

The notion that resources should be distributed equally amongst the members of a group or community is known as:

'Justice' can best be understood as:

As an employer, Johnny must pay payroll tax to:

The law is a living, growing thing that constantly changes.Which of the following cannot be regarded as a force for change? i.A change in government ii.The need to remedy a defect in a law iii.Pressure exerted by lobby groups on the government iv.The changes in technology

The philosopher Thomas Hobbes famously stated that without law, existence would be a 'war of all against all'.By that he meant:

Business law is:

Which of the following is not a character trait of an ethical person?

Which of the following is not regulated by intellectual property law?

Ethical standards are typically not enforced by:

Private law is concerned with:

Which of the following is not an example of the way the law maintains the stability and growth of the economy?

Johnny is asked to donate to a charity.He lies and says he has no money.Johnny's action is best categorised as:

When a contract is breached, the other person can sue the person who breached the contract for:

Danny is arrested.When asked, the arresting officer refuses to tell Danny why he has been arrested.It appears that the police are not acting in accordance with:

The Australian Legal System

Politicians and Judges

How to Find, Understand and Use the Law

Deliberately Causing Harm

Carelessly Causing Harm

Contract Law: Formation of the Contract

Contract Law: Terms of the Contract

Contract Law: Enforcement of the Contract

Contract Law: Working With Agents

Dealing With Consumers

Dealing With Competitors

Protecting Ip

Managing a Business: Start-Up

Managing a Business: Business Ownership

Managing a Business: Companies and Corporate Governance

Managing a Business: Making Payments and Recovering Debts

Managing a Business: Insurance and Taxes

Managing a Business: Employing Workers

Managing a Business: Closing Down

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Exam 1: Business and the Law

Chloe asks Ben whether her bottom looks big in her new pair of jeans.Ben believes it does.Which of the following is an example of unethical behaviour by Ben?

To prevent oppression by the government, a system of law must be:

The law is 'dynamic' because:

The purpose of the law is to: i.resolve disputes. ii.keep the peace. iii.preserve and enforce community values. iv.ensure that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly within a community.

Public law is concerned with the relationship between the citizen and the state, and includes:

The notion that resources should be distributed equally amongst the members of a group or community is known as:

'Justice' can best be understood as:

As an employer, Johnny must pay payroll tax to:

The law is a living, growing thing that constantly changes.Which of the following cannot be regarded as a force for change? i.A change in government ii.The need to remedy a defect in a law iii.Pressure exerted by lobby groups on the government iv.The changes in technology

The philosopher Thomas Hobbes famously stated that without law, existence would be a 'war of all against all'.By that he meant:

Business law is:

Which of the following is not a character trait of an ethical person?

Which of the following is not regulated by intellectual property law?

Ethical standards are typically not enforced by:

Private law is concerned with:

Which of the following is not an example of the way the law maintains the stability and growth of the economy?

Johnny is asked to donate to a charity.He lies and says he has no money.Johnny's action is best categorised as:

When a contract is breached, the other person can sue the person who breached the contract for:

Danny is arrested.When asked, the arresting officer refuses to tell Danny why he has been arrested.It appears that the police are not acting in accordance with:

The Australian Legal System

Politicians and Judges

How to Find, Understand and Use the Law

Deliberately Causing Harm

Carelessly Causing Harm

Contract Law: Formation of the Contract

Contract Law: Terms of the Contract

Contract Law: Enforcement of the Contract

Contract Law: Working With Agents

Dealing With Consumers

Dealing With Competitors

Protecting Ip

Managing a Business: Start-Up

Managing a Business: Business Ownership

Managing a Business: Companies and Corporate Governance

Managing a Business: Making Payments and Recovering Debts

Managing a Business: Insurance and Taxes

Managing a Business: Employing Workers

Managing a Business: Closing Down

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