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Unit 4: Business Organizations

Study guide for CLEP CLEP Introductory Business Law — Unit 4: Business Organizations. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.

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Practice Questions

12

Flashcards

4

Key Topics

Key Concepts to Study

Sole proprietorships and partnerships
Corporations: formation, governance, liability
LLCs and limited partnerships
Agency law and fiduciary duties

Sample Practice Questions

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Q1EASY

What is the primary advantage of a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

A.

Ability to issue stock

B.

Taxation as a corporation

C.

Unlimited personal liability for owners

D.

Flexibility in management structure

E.

Limited liability for owners

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Answer: E — Limited liability for owners is correct because an LLC provides limited liability, while C is incorrect as it describes unlimited liability.

Q2MEDIUM

Which business form provides both limited liability and pass-through taxation?

A.

S Corporation

B.

C Corporation

C.

Limited Liability Partnership

D.

General Partnership

E.

Sole Proprietorship

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Answer: A — S Corporation is correct because S Corporations offer limited liability and pass-through taxation.

Q3EASY

A new company issues stock to raise capital. What is this an example of?

A.

Vertical integration

B.

Horizontal integration

C.

Equity financing

D.

Debt financing

E.

Merger

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Answer: C — Equity financing is correct because issuing stock is equity financing. Debt financing is incorrect as it involves borrowing money.

Q4EASY

A business is formed with two or more owners who

A.

Must be family members

B.

Are only liable for their own actions

C.

Must have a written contract

D.

Share ownership and liability

E.

Cannot participate in management

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Answer: D — Share ownership and liability is correct because shared ownership and liability are key characteristics of a partnership. This distinguishes it from a sole proprietorship.

Q5MEDIUM

A corporation's articles of incorporation must include

A.

The names of all initial shareholders

B.

The detailed description of the company's products

C.

The purpose of the corporation and its address

D.

The number of employees the company plans to hire

E.

The method of distributing dividends

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Answer: C — The purpose of the corporation and its address is correct because the purpose and address are required..

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