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Unit 3: Sales & Torts

Study guide for CLEP CLEP Introductory Business LawUnit 3: Sales & Torts. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.

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Practice Questions

10

Flashcards

4

Key Topics

Key Concepts to Study

UCC Article 2: sale of goods
Warranties: express, implied, and disclaimer
Intentional torts: battery, fraud, defamation
Negligence: duty, breach, causation, damages

Sample Practice Questions

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Q1MEDIUM

A company's policy of only hiring employees who agree to resolve disputes through arbitration, rather than through the court system, is an example of which of the following concepts?

A) Freedom of Speech
B) Due Process
C) Alternative Dispute Resolution
D) Selective Incorporation
E) Mandatory Mediation
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Answer: CThis question tests the student's understanding of alternative dispute resolution methods, which is a key concept in business law.

Q2MEDIUM

A seller's statement about a product's quality is

A) Always a warranty
B) Always an opinion
C) A warranty if in writing
D) An opinion if made by a salesperson
E) A warranty if relied upon by the buyer
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Answer: EA warranty if relied upon by the buyer is correct because a seller's statement can be a warranty if relied upon by the buyer.

Q3EASY

What is the term for a false statement of fact made to induce someone into a contract?

A) Misrepresentation
B) Fraud
C) Duress
D) Undue influence
E) Mistake
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Answer: AMisrepresentation is correct because misrepresentation is a false statement of fact made to induce someone into a contract.

Q4MEDIUM

Under the UCC, a seller's implied warranty of merchantability means the goods must be

A) Fit for a particular purpose
B) Of average quality
C) Suitable for ordinary use
D) Identical to the sample
E) Available for return
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Answer: CSuitable for ordinary use is correct because the UCC implies a warranty of merchantability, meaning goods are suitable for ordinary use.

Q5MEDIUM

A company is being sued for negligence, and the court must determine whether the company's actions met the standard of care expected of a reasonable person. Which of the following is the primary factor in determining this standard?

A) The industry's standard practices
B) The company's internal policies
C) The level of harm caused to the plaintiff
D) The intent of the company's actions
E) The judge's personal opinion
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Answer: AThe standard of care is typically determined by the industry's standard practices, which are considered reasonable under the circumstances.

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