Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Intellectual property licensing agreements are simple,standard agreements that generally convey similar rights to licensees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A printout of a contract negotiated using e-mail is usually not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds because its source cannot be verified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In contracts for the sale of goods,do the parties contracting electronically or face-to-face need more protections? What circumstances might affect your opinion?

Accepted Answer

On one hand,at least at the consumer lev

Question 5

Bill and Sally sent several e-mails back and forth in the process of agreeing for Bill to buy Sally's 2001 Acura TL.Sally places an electronic signature on her final correspondence.Bill did not place any type of signature on any of his correspondence.There is actually no single e-mail with all the terms of their agreement,but Bill has printed out copies of all the e-mails between them concerning this transaction.Can Bill enforce this contract?

Accepted Answer

A) Bill cannot enforce the agreement because Sally's electronic signature does not meet the Statute of Frauds requirement. 
B) Bill cannot enforce the agreement because there is no single writing with all the terms of the agreement within the four corners. 
C) Bill cannot enforce the agreement because the printed copies of the e-mail correspondence do not meet the writing requirement under the Statute of Frauds. 
D) Bill is able to enforce the agreement against Sally. 
A) Bill cannot enforce the agreement because Sally's electronic signature does not meet the Statute of Frauds requirement. 
B) Bill cannot enforce the agreement because there is no single writing with all the terms of the agreement within the four corners. 
C) Bill cannot enforce the agreement because the printed copies of the e-mail correspondence do not meet the writing requirement under the Statute of Frauds. 
D) Bill is able to enforce the agreement against Sally.

Question 6

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,what is the effect of putting additional terms into an acceptance delivered through an electronic agent?

Accepted Answer

A) The acceptance is treated as a counteroffer. 
B) The additional terms are ignored and a contract is formed based on the original terms. 
C) The additional terms become part of the agreement unless objected to within 10 days. 
D) The acceptance is treated as if it never occurred,leaving the original offer open. 
A) The acceptance is treated as a counteroffer. 
B) The additional terms are ignored and a contract is formed based on the original terms. 
C) The additional terms become part of the agreement unless objected to within 10 days. 
D) The acceptance is treated as if it never occurred,leaving the original offer open.

Question 7

Shortly before President Clinton left office in 2001,he granted a number of controversial pardons.Heather acquired several domain names,including ones such as "pardonmetoobill.com" and "outofjailfreewithbill.com." Heather hopes to use the Web sites to post jokes and anecdotes about the controversy and the ongoing lives of Bill and Hillary.Heather hopes that she can attract advertisers to the site.Barring that,she hopes that maybe Bill Clinton will pay her for the sites.Could Heather face any liability under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

This act is primarily aimed at persons w

Question 8

How much regulation of Internet content should be permissible? How does the Internet differ from television and how is it similar with respect to this issue? How should children's access enter into the analysis?

Accepted Answer

Even if the government tried to strictly

Question 9

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,the remedy of specific performance is available if the parties have agreed to the remedy in the contract or if the agreed-upon performance is unique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

In a licensing agreement,the licensor is the owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to the licensee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In order to register for a domain name,the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office must issue an authorization that the name is available and is not confusingly similar to existing names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,which of the following is true regarding contracts that need to be authenticated?

Accepted Answer

A) All covered contracts must be authenticated. 
B) Authentication can occur only with a hand signature. 
C) To be enforceable,both parties must have authenticated the contract. 
D) Authentication may be shown using an attribution procedure. 
E) The same authentication rules apply regardless of whether the parties are merchants or nonmerchants. 
A) All covered contracts must be authenticated. 
B) Authentication can occur only with a hand signature. 
C) To be enforceable,both parties must have authenticated the contract. 
D) Authentication may be shown using an attribution procedure. 
E) The same authentication rules apply regardless of whether the parties are merchants or nonmerchants.

Question 14

Model acts promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws include the:

Accepted Answer

A) Electronic Commerce Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code. 
B) Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. 
C) Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. 
D) B and C only. 
E) A,B,and C. 
A) Electronic Commerce Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code. 
B) Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. 
C) Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. 
D) B and C only. 
E) A,B,and C.

Question 15

Which of the following apply to the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a statute enacted by Congress and therefore has national reach. 
B) The act provides that electronically signed contracts cannot be denied effect because they are in electronic form. 
C) The act is designed to place the world of electronic commerce on the same par as the world of paper contracts in the United States. 
D) It recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds. 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) It is a statute enacted by Congress and therefore has national reach. 
B) The act provides that electronically signed contracts cannot be denied effect because they are in electronic form. 
C) The act is designed to place the world of electronic commerce on the same par as the world of paper contracts in the United States. 
D) It recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds. 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 16

Which types of names are protected under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Any name of a natural person. 
B) Names of famous persons only. 
C) Names of famous companies,but only if the name is trademarked. 
D) Names of famous persons or of famous companies,but only if the name is trademarked. 
E) Names of famous persons or of famous companies,even if the name is not trademarked. 
A) Any name of a natural person. 
B) Names of famous persons only. 
C) Names of famous companies,but only if the name is trademarked. 
D) Names of famous persons or of famous companies,but only if the name is trademarked. 
E) Names of famous persons or of famous companies,even if the name is not trademarked.

Question 17

One of the places domain names can be registered at is Network Solutions,Inc.'s Web site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All arbitrations related to Internet domain name disputes must be heard by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Intellectual property licensing agreements are simple,standard agreements that generally convey similar rights to licensees.

A printout of a contract negotiated using e-mail is usually not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds because its source cannot be verified.

In contracts for the sale of goods,do the parties contracting electronically or face-to-face need more protections? What circumstances might affect your opinion?

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,what is the effect of putting additional terms into an acceptance delivered through an electronic agent?

How much regulation of Internet content should be permissible? How does the Internet differ from television and how is it similar with respect to this issue? How should children's access enter into the analysis?

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,the remedy of specific performance is available if the parties have agreed to the remedy in the contract or if the agreed-upon performance is unique.

In a licensing agreement,the licensor is the owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to the licensee.

In order to register for a domain name,the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office must issue an authorization that the name is available and is not confusingly similar to existing names.

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,which of the following is true regarding contracts that need to be authenticated?

Model acts promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws include the:

Which of the following apply to the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act?

Which types of names are protected under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

One of the places domain names can be registered at is Network Solutions,Inc.'s Web site.

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

All arbitrations related to Internet domain name disputes must be heard by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

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

Nature of Traditional and Online Contracts

Agreement

Consideration and Equity

Capacity and Legality

Genuineness of Assent

Writing,formality,and E-Commerce Signature Law

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

Remedies for Breach of Traditional and E-Contracts

Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts

Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts

Sales and Lease Warranties

Relationship of Tort Law to Contract Law

Special Forms of Contracts

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Exam 9: E-Contracts and Internet Law

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

Intellectual property licensing agreements are simple,standard agreements that generally convey similar rights to licensees.

A printout of a contract negotiated using e-mail is usually not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds because its source cannot be verified.

In contracts for the sale of goods,do the parties contracting electronically or face-to-face need more protections? What circumstances might affect your opinion?

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,what is the effect of putting additional terms into an acceptance delivered through an electronic agent?

How much regulation of Internet content should be permissible? How does the Internet differ from television and how is it similar with respect to this issue? How should children's access enter into the analysis?

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,the remedy of specific performance is available if the parties have agreed to the remedy in the contract or if the agreed-upon performance is unique.

In a licensing agreement,the licensor is the owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to the licensee.

In order to register for a domain name,the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office must issue an authorization that the name is available and is not confusingly similar to existing names.

Under the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act,which of the following is true regarding contracts that need to be authenticated?

Model acts promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws include the:

Which of the following apply to the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act?

Which types of names are protected under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

One of the places domain names can be registered at is Network Solutions,Inc.'s Web site.

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

All arbitrations related to Internet domain name disputes must be heard by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

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

Nature of Traditional and Online Contracts

Agreement

Consideration and Equity

Capacity and Legality

Genuineness of Assent

Writing,formality,and E-Commerce Signature Law

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

Remedies for Breach of Traditional and E-Contracts

Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts

Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts

Sales and Lease Warranties

Relationship of Tort Law to Contract Law

Special Forms of Contracts

Filters