Question 1

An independent contractor cannot represent more than one principal at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If an agent reveals confidential information of a principal to a third party, one of principal's courses of action may be to obtain an injunction against the third party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of an independent contractor's liability?

Accepted Answer

A)  The agent is liable for torts committed by an independent contractor. 
B)  The contractor is personally liable for all his or her torts. 
C)  The principal is liable for the independent contractor's torts. 
D)  Both the principal and the independent contractor are liable for the contractor's torts. 
A)  The agent is liable for torts committed by an independent contractor. 
B)  The contractor is personally liable for all his or her torts. 
C)  The principal is liable for the independent contractor's torts. 
D)  Both the principal and the independent contractor are liable for the contractor's torts.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a partially disclosed agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  an agent with multiple principals who do not know each other's identities 
B)  a transaction in which the third party does not know the identity of the agent 
C)  a transaction in which the third party knows the agent, but not the principal 
D)  an agent who discloses only the name of his or her principal in a transaction 
A)  an agent with multiple principals who do not know each other's identities 
B)  a transaction in which the third party does not know the identity of the agent 
C)  a transaction in which the third party knows the agent, but not the principal 
D)  an agent who discloses only the name of his or her principal in a transaction

Question 5

If a casting agent works for two Hollywood actors, the agent is liable for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dual agency 
B)  competing with the principal 
C)  usurping an opportunity 
D)  self-dealing 
A)  dual agency 
B)  competing with the principal 
C)  usurping an opportunity 
D)  self-dealing

Exam 30: Liability of Principals, Agents, and Independent Contractors

An independent contractor cannot represent more than one principal at a time.

If an agent reveals confidential information of a principal to a third party, one of principal's courses of action may be to obtain an injunction against the third party.

Which of the following is true of an independent contractor's liability?

Which of the following best describes a partially disclosed agency?

If a casting agent works for two Hollywood actors, the agent is liable for ________.

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