Deck 1: Knowledge of Law As a Business Asset

Question 1

Novel Swings Inc.has a contract to begin construction of a school's swing set on June 15th,and work is to be completed by August 1st.After weeks of wet weather,the ground was unsuitable for work to begin in June and Novel will not meet the completion deadline.Which of the following best describes the legal statutes of the contractual relationship between Novel Swings and the school?

A) The contract is void due to wet weather.
B) The contract requires renegotiation.
C) The contract is in good standing.
D) The contract has been breached.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following best describes how law protects members of society?

A) setting rules with penalties and making those who break the law accountable
B) establishing ethical rules and minimizing risks before they materialize
C) constraining business activity and regulating commercial relationships
D) minimizing unknown contingencies to avoid irreconcilable disputes between businesses

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following best defines business law?

A) legal responsibility for the occurrence of an event causing loss
B) rules governing commercial relationships and the enforcement of rights
C) rules governing procedures involved when one person sues another
D) rules providing members of a society with established rights

Answer 3

B

Question 4

How does a legal contract contribute to a business relationship?

A) It contributes uncertainty of liability in the relationship.
B) It defines the moral principles and values of the relationship.
C) It provides principles of paramount to govern the relationship.
D) It gives structure,predictability,and security to the relationship.

Question 5

What is the role of business ethics?

A) to provide a comprehensive plan for dealing with legal risk
B) to establish principles and values for determining right and wrong in the business world
C) to resolve disputes between conflicting parties
D) to impose legal responsibility for an event or loss that has occurred

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an objective of business law?

A) protection of business ideas and tangible property
B) ensuring losses are borne by those who cause them
C) imposition of fines on those who breach contracts
D) facilitating planning by ensuring compliance with commitments

Question 7

I'mNottaSoSmart Inc.overlooked the proper registration of its patent for a unique relay component used in its new software before release for public sale.A year later it discovered a competitor had used the component in its just-released patented software.Which of the following best describes the consequences to the competitor for its actions?

A) Unprotected intellectual property can be used with impunity.
B) Theft of business property is a criminal offence.
C) Patent law infringements are punishable offences.
D) Losses due to theft of business property are recoverable.

Question 8

What legal consequence might a business face were it to advertise an untrue statement of fact about its competitor?

A) mandatory arbitration
B) a lawsuit for defamation
C) a lawsuit for passing off
D) prosecution under the Criminal Code

Question 9

Organic Veggies'4'U Inc.has entered into a one-year,extendable supplier contract with EcoWise Fertilizers Ltd.for the delivery of 1.5-ton pallets of worm castings fertilizer at a price of $2,000 per ton in March and June.What type of role do contract law and its contributions to the establishment of this business relationship have?

A) a facilitating role,providing definition,context,and certainty
B) an ethical role,facilitating better environmental practices
C) a litigation role,defining clear areas of liability for breach
D) a governing role,providing a comprehensive action plan

Question 10

Kamal is a computer technician who is about to enter into a one-year contract to provide IT services to a real estate agency.From Kamal's perspective,what is the most important function of this contract?

A) to establish penalties for non-compliance
B) to deal fairly with unexpected events
C) to resolve conflicts
D) to plan for the future and enforce expectations

Question 11

What is the purpose of contract law?

A) to ensure litigation of parties committing contractual breach
B) to prescribe principles and values for use in society
C) to determine right and wrong in the business world
D) to enforce expectations and facilitate planning

Question 12

A small group of entrepreneurs undertaking a business venture have agreed on the roles each will assume in the business,but they must now determine the form of business structure for the enterprise.What does the law facilitate by offering entrepreneurs different business structure options?

A) choice of degree of exposure to liability for business risks
B) rules that make written agreements between parties binding
C) opportunities to maximize the protections that the law extends
D) legal certainty for activities conducted in the commercial arena

Question 13

What are the commonly used alternative dispute resolution methods for avoiding litigation?

A) intervention,negotiation,and reconciliation
B) intervention,arbitration,and mediation
C) negotiation,mediation,and adjudication
D) direct negotiation,mediation,and arbitration

Question 14

Globe Investment Inc.has discovered that one of its employees has been overcharging clients for the company's services.The employee has been terminated.What type of law determined the employee's punishment?

A) employment law
B) business law
C) criminal law
D) contract law

Question 15

Champion Well Drilling Inc.is being sued for rupturing a gas line while drilling a well on a customer's property.How might Champion best avoid similar risks in the future?

A) by developing and implementing a legal risk management plan
B) by limiting itself to zero-risk projects
C) by ensuring it has sufficient resources set aside to pay out future judgments
D) by hiring a mediator to assist in resolving future legal disputes

Question 16

In what way is SPAM different from marketing?

A) SPAM is solicited by the recipient.
B) SPAM is electronic messaging that is unsolicited by the recipient.
C) SPAM is customized to the recipient for maximum effectiveness.
D) SPAM is expensive because it is directed to a large number of recipients.

Question 17

What law regulates the use of tanning beds in Nova Scotia?

A) the Tanning Beds Act
B) the Consumer Protection Act
C) the Criminal Code of Canada
D) the Constitution of the World Health Organization

Question 18

Jim has retained a lawyer to file a lawsuit claiming economic loss due to theft of business revenues by his partner.What form of dispute resolution has Jim undertaken?

A) arbitration
B) mediation
C) litigation
D) reconciliation

Question 19

Groot Industries Inc.requires more space in order to expand its business.Which of the following is a legal decision that Groot Industries Inc.must now undertake?

A) who should be hired to construct a new building
B) whether its new premises will be regulated by health and fire regulations
C) whether to buy,build,or lease additional premises
D) whether to obtain insurance for its new premises

Question 20

How does Canadian law require businesses to protect their customer's private information?

A) Businesses are prohibited by federal legislation from collecting information about their customers.
B) Federal legislation prohibits all disclosure of any information about customers.
C) Businesses are required by provincial legislation to destroy all information about customers.
D) Federal and provincial legislation govern the collection,use,and disclosure of personal information.

Question 21

Which of the following best describes the nature of the mediation process?

A) submission to litigation of the dispute before a judge in court
B) negotiated resolution with the assistance of a neutral person
C) submission to an arbitrator's binding decision to resolve a dispute
D) renegotiation of the contract with the assistance of a judge

Question 22

What are the standard forms of business structure available to entrepreneurs to facilitate creation of a for-profit business enterprise?

A) sole owner,proprietor,and partnership
B) sole proprietor,partnership,and corporation
C) sole partnership,proprietor,and corporation
D) sole owner,proprietor,and corporation

Question 23

What is the main goal of the Canadian legal system?

A) to facilitate commerce and mediation of disputes
B) to facilitate arbitration and free trade
C) to facilitate free trade and planning for the future
D) to facilitate planning,protection,dispute resolution,and justice

Question 24

Canada offers an attractive commercial environment for entrepreneurs because it has an established set of laws comprised of rules and principles intended to guide conduct in business relationships and protect the property of persons and business.

Question 25

Litigation is an expensive and lengthy process that involves one business entity attempting to find a resolution for a conflict caused by the other party to the contract by actively engaging in negotiations aided by a neutral party.

Question 26

Alpha Textile Ltd.has developed a line of clothing and is considering using the brand name Kalvin Clein in order to take advantage of the familiarity of its target market with a well-known designer named Calvin Klein.What legal consequences might Alpha Textile Ltd.face if it proceeds with its plan?

A) being sued for negligence by its customers
B) criminal proceedings for breach of trademark legislation
C) being sued for damages by Calvin Klein
D) There are no legal consequences because it is not actually using the name Calvin Klein.

Question 27

Olivia is suing a supplier for breach of contract.Assuming she is successful,what remedy might she expect to receive from the court?

A) restitution
B) punitive damages based on the seriousness of the contract breach
C) aggravated damages
D) a sum of money that will put her in the position that she would have been had the contract been fulfilled

Question 28

Canadian business law consists of a set of established bilingual rules governing commercial relationships that exclude enforcement of rights.

Question 29

In every type of business dispute resolution,Canadian law requires that a judge must decide the amount of the loss to prevent hard feelings between the parties and allow the business relationship to be maintained.

Question 30

The creation of complexity in business relationships is one of the most important contributions the law can make to the commercial arena.

Question 31

Litigation is usually the most cost-effective method for resolving legal disputes.

Question 32

What type of law is the vehicle for ensuring that those affected by a failed business are treated fairly,reasonably,and in accordance with agreed rules?

A) bankruptcy law
B) contract law
C) criminal law
D) corporate law

Question 33

Evergreen Solutions Inc.intends to sell its database of customer contact information to a telemarketing firm.What infraction might Evergreen Solutions Inc.be committing if it proceeds with this plan?

A) privacy breach
B) Criminal Code conflict
C) conflict of interest
D) financially profitable

Question 34

A tanning salon that permits underage tanning may face prosecution under provincial legislation.

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of how business law guides business conduct?

A) The law sets rules and penalties to encourage compliance.
B) The law sets specific codes of ethics to guide conduct.
C) The law seeks levels of compensation exceeding losses.
D) The law limits executive compensation to guide conduct.

Question 36

In what way is mediation different from arbitration and litigation?

A) Mediation is free and does not require the assistance of a lawyer.
B) Mediation is time-consuming and tends to be ineffective.
C) Mediation results in an informal,non-binding decision.
D) Mediation involves the use of a neutral party to assist with resolution of the dispute.

Question 37

A business that neglects to protect its intellectual property may have its ideas taken with impunity by a competitor.

Question 38

Which of the following best exemplifies a protective element of Canadian law?

A) It seeks to make those who break the law accountable.
B) It sets rules in order to encourage complexity.
C) It sets rules in order to encourage complacence.
D) It provides rules that prohibit making commitments.

Question 39

Contract law refers to a collection of rules used to establish contracts as binding agreements between contracting parties and to ensure their obligations can be legally enforced.

Question 40

One of the goals of Canadian law is to ensure that losses are paid for by the parties responsible for creating them.

Question 41

Lawsuits come to court for either of two reasons: there is a dispute about the facts that actually occurred or there is a dispute about the way the law treats the parties.Describe the role and obligations of the judge,including what details must be considered and what must be proven to the court to allow it to reach a decision resolving the dispute.

Question 42

Why might an employer prefer to pay a severance package to an employee rather than fire the employee outright?

Question 43

Briefly describe how the law of contract facilitates commercial activity.

Question 44

A supplier who commits to a contract is free of any legal obligations for direct and foreseeable financial consequences that the other party to the contract may experience should the supplier breach the contract.

Question 45

Describe how the law protects members of society,and provide two examples of how a business or client might be protected by laws.

Question 46

Liability between parties engaged in a contractual business relationship refers specifically to the legal responsibility of one party to the other for any event or loss that may occur due to breach of the contract.

Question 47

Briefly describe the main reasons that some business disputes must be resolved in court.

Question 48

In the litigation process,the party initiating a claim for breach of contract is obligated to prove its case,and the judge is obligated to be as objective as possible in determining whether the case of breach has been proven.

Question 49

A legal risk management plan involves a business strategy that may require legal supervision to reduce the probability and severity of loss.

Question 50

Briefly describe the main reasons one party to a contract might decide to overlook a breach of contract by the other party.

Question 51

Parties that agree to submit disputes to a neutral party who will ultimately make a binding decision to resolve the dispute are agreeing to participate in the arbitration process.

Question 52

A contract provides the legal backdrop to commercial relationships by defining the rights and obligations of the parties,but it is the business relationship itself that will determine whether,in a conflict,the parties will insist upon strict enforcement of their legal rights.

Question 53

A business that fails to explore different modes of carrying out business may suffer unnecessary losses.

Question 54

Briefly describe the steps that parties must go through to achieve the consensus reflected in a contract.What role does a lawyer play in this process?

Question 55

Businesses that have been unable to resolve complex contractual disputes may have to turn to litigation as the last resort to,among other things,establish the liability of one business to another.

Question 56

The mediation process is only available in limited circumstances and is usually more time-consuming and costly than litigation.

Question 57

It is a rule of law that a party who suffers a breach of contract is entitled to be put in the position it would have been in had the contract been fulfilled.