Question 1

Attempts at self-regulation of the internet have been largely successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Determining where the contract was formed is an important factor in determining the laws of what jurisdiction will apply to the transaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To what does "conflict of laws" refer?

Accepted Answer

The rules used to resolve ques

Question 4

Which of the following is not a common internet or computer-related offence?

Accepted Answer

A)  distribution of pornography 
B)  gambling 
C)  computer piracy 
D)  hate literature and other human rights violations 
E)  trespass 
A)  distribution of pornography 
B)  gambling 
C)  computer piracy 
D)  hate literature and other human rights violations 
E)  trespass

Question 5

With respect to the online contracts,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an invitation to treat in all cases qualifies as an offer. 
B)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an offer may be made and accepted electronically. 
C)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that a contract is formed when the communication of an acceptance through instantaneous communication is sent. 
D)  Online contracts do not require all the essential elements of a contract such as consensus, capacity, and legality. 
E)  The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
A)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an invitation to treat in all cases qualifies as an offer. 
B)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an offer may be made and accepted electronically. 
C)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that a contract is formed when the communication of an acceptance through instantaneous communication is sent. 
D)  Online contracts do not require all the essential elements of a contract such as consensus, capacity, and legality. 
E)  The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law.

Question 6

Credit cards,debit cards,and other forms of electronic money may be used in online transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Ontario Consumer Protection Act requires that the supplier disclose to the consumer,before the consumer enters into an internet agreement,detailed information including which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  The name of the supplier and, if different, the name under which the supplier carries on business. 
B)  The telephone number of the supplier, and the address of the premises from which the supplier conducts business. 
C)  The consumer need be notified of any cancellation, return, exchange, or refund conditions. 
D)  An itemized list of the prices, including taxes and shipping charges, at which the goods and services are proposed to be supplied to the consumer. 
E)  All of the above statements are included. 
A)  The name of the supplier and, if different, the name under which the supplier carries on business. 
B)  The telephone number of the supplier, and the address of the premises from which the supplier conducts business. 
C)  The consumer need be notified of any cancellation, return, exchange, or refund conditions. 
D)  An itemized list of the prices, including taxes and shipping charges, at which the goods and services are proposed to be supplied to the consumer. 
E)  All of the above statements are included.

Question 8

Which of the following statements correctly illustrate a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clicking an "I Reject" dialogue box. 
B)  Signing your name at the bottom of a standard form, and then not mailing it to the business. 
C)  Opening an online shopping basket and adding several items to the basket. 
D)  Attaching an electronic signature to an electronic document. 
E)  Attaching a signature on your computer screen. 
A)  Clicking an "I Reject" dialogue box. 
B)  Signing your name at the bottom of a standard form, and then not mailing it to the business. 
C)  Opening an online shopping basket and adding several items to the basket. 
D)  Attaching an electronic signature to an electronic document. 
E)  Attaching a signature on your computer screen.

Question 9

Deceitful practices and fraud are ongoing concerns for those transacting business on the internet.Pat has recently been the victim of such a scam.He gets into a heated discussion with his friend over the application of current consumer protection laws to online transactions.Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  While case law applies to online activities, statute law -such as sale of goods legislation- does not apply to such transactions. 
B)  Although new legislation may be enacted in the future, general consumer protection legislation has yet to be extended to online transactions in any Canadian jurisdictions. 
C)  Provinces are adopting federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act guidelines. 
D)  Provincial consumer protection legislation has been ineffective in protecting consumers with respect to internet transactions. 
E)  Consumer protection law in respect of online transactions is governed by the federal Universal Internet Transactions Act (UIT
A) . 
A)  While case law applies to online activities, statute law -such as sale of goods legislation- does not apply to such transactions. 
B)  Although new legislation may be enacted in the future, general consumer protection legislation has yet to be extended to online transactions in any Canadian jurisdictions. 
C)  Provinces are adopting federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act guidelines. 
D)  Provincial consumer protection legislation has been ineffective in protecting consumers with respect to internet transactions. 
E)  Consumer protection law in respect of online transactions is governed by the federal Universal Internet Transactions Act (UIT
A) .

Question 10

Internet defamation is a problem because of the ease of widespread distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In Canada as of January 1,2004,all organizations involved in the collection,use,and disclosure of personal information in connection with their commercial activities must be in compliance of PIPEDA federal legislation (or,where enacted,equivalent provincial legislation).Discuss the salient points of the legislation with which businesses must be in compliance.

Accepted Answer

The organization must be accountable for

Question 12

Electronic commerce (Ecommerce)legislation

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of the laws regulating the internet and internet transactions. 
B)  consists of the digital communication between government agencies. 
C)  consists of the laws of what jurisdiction should apply to internet transactions. 
D)  specifies the time and place of the formation of electronic contracts. 
E)  consists of the laws to restrict internet gambling, pornography, and defamatory material. 
A)  consists of the laws regulating the internet and internet transactions. 
B)  consists of the digital communication between government agencies. 
C)  consists of the laws of what jurisdiction should apply to internet transactions. 
D)  specifies the time and place of the formation of electronic contracts. 
E)  consists of the laws to restrict internet gambling, pornography, and defamatory material.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Online dispute resolution services are now available for electronic transactions. 
B)  Online dispute resolution services are very costly and time consuming. 
C)  Online disputes are often self-regulated. 
D)  Arbitration has not been proved to be a valuable tool for ecommerce disputes. 
E)  The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
A)  Online dispute resolution services are now available for electronic transactions. 
B)  Online dispute resolution services are very costly and time consuming. 
C)  Online disputes are often self-regulated. 
D)  Arbitration has not been proved to be a valuable tool for ecommerce disputes. 
E)  The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law.

Question 14

While certain online activity may be criminal in Canada,it is usually permitted in the__________ where the operators reside,making enforcement of Canadian laws and extradition impossible.

Accepted Answer

A)  internet 
B)  jurisdiction 
C)  society 
D)  website 
E)  company 
A)  internet 
B)  jurisdiction 
C)  society 
D)  website 
E)  company

Question 15

Long-arm statutes are rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

Accepted Answer

A major problem is to determine what law

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting transactions online negates the need to satisfy the normal requirements of a contract. 
B)  The postbox rule applies to both non-instantaneous and instantaneous methods of communication. 
C)  Common law has established the equivalency of electronic documents to written ones. 
D)  Electronic signatures are not effective in determining the capacity of the parties entering into a contract. 
E)  Clicking an "I Accept" button may constitute valid acceptance of the terms of an agreement. 
A)  Conducting transactions online negates the need to satisfy the normal requirements of a contract. 
B)  The postbox rule applies to both non-instantaneous and instantaneous methods of communication. 
C)  Common law has established the equivalency of electronic documents to written ones. 
D)  Electronic signatures are not effective in determining the capacity of the parties entering into a contract. 
E)  Clicking an "I Accept" button may constitute valid acceptance of the terms of an agreement.

Question 18

The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements with regard to defamation over the internet is true.

Accepted Answer

A)  Where the communication is found to be defamatory, the first question to be determined is whether the statement is libel or slander. 
B)  If the author is unknown or uses a false name, bringing an action for defamation presents little difficulty. 
C)  If the author resides in another jurisdiction, an action for defamation in all circumstances, can be brought against the ISP. 
D)  If the author is unknown, intermediaries, such as ISPs or website operators, can always be held liable for defamation. 
E)  If the ISP encourages the offending behaviour, or if they ought to have known of it , the intermediary cannot be held liable for defamation. 
A)  Where the communication is found to be defamatory, the first question to be determined is whether the statement is libel or slander. 
B)  If the author is unknown or uses a false name, bringing an action for defamation presents little difficulty. 
C)  If the author resides in another jurisdiction, an action for defamation in all circumstances, can be brought against the ISP. 
D)  If the author is unknown, intermediaries, such as ISPs or website operators, can always be held liable for defamation. 
E)  If the ISP encourages the offending behaviour, or if they ought to have known of it , the intermediary cannot be held liable for defamation.

Question 20

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: "It is sufficient for a Canadian to simply follow the rules of his or her own jurisdiction."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Attempts at self-regulation of the internet have been largely successful.

Determining where the contract was formed is an important factor in determining the laws of what jurisdiction will apply to the transaction.

To what does "conflict of laws" refer?

Which of the following is not a common internet or computer-related offence?

With respect to the online contracts,which of the following statements is true?

Credit cards,debit cards,and other forms of electronic money may be used in online transactions.

The Ontario Consumer Protection Act requires that the supplier disclose to the consumer,before the consumer enters into an internet agreement,detailed information including which of the following statements?

Which of the following statements correctly illustrate a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Internet defamation is a problem because of the ease of widespread distribution.

Electronic commerce (Ecommerce)legislation

Which of the following statements is true?

While certain online activity may be criminal in Canada,it is usually permitted in the__________ where the operators reside,making enforcement of Canadian laws and extradition impossible.

Long-arm statutes are rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is true?

The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

Which of the following statements with regard to defamation over the internet is true.

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: "It is sufficient for a Canadian to simply follow the rules of his or her own jurisdiction."

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters

Exam 14: Information Technology and the Internet

Attempts at self-regulation of the internet have been largely successful.

Determining where the contract was formed is an important factor in determining the laws of what jurisdiction will apply to the transaction.

To what does "conflict of laws" refer?

Which of the following is not a common internet or computer-related offence?

With respect to the online contracts,which of the following statements is true?

Credit cards,debit cards,and other forms of electronic money may be used in online transactions.

The Ontario Consumer Protection Act requires that the supplier disclose to the consumer,before the consumer enters into an internet agreement,detailed information including which of the following statements?

Which of the following statements correctly illustrate a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Internet defamation is a problem because of the ease of widespread distribution.

Electronic commerce (Ecommerce)legislation

Which of the following statements is true?

While certain online activity may be criminal in Canada,it is usually permitted in the__________ where the operators reside,making enforcement of Canadian laws and extradition impossible.

Long-arm statutes are rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is true?

The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

Which of the following statements with regard to defamation over the internet is true.

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: "It is sufficient for a Canadian to simply follow the rules of his or her own jurisdiction."

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters