Question 1

Ocean carriers are not liable for more than $500 per package where the shipper has had:

Accepted Answer

A)  the opportunity to purchase marine insurance. 
B)  the opportunity to indicate the nature and value of the goods on the bill of lading. 
C)  the opportunity to declare the value of the goods on the export license. 
D)  the opportunity to repackage the goods before shipment. 
A)  the opportunity to purchase marine insurance. 
B)  the opportunity to indicate the nature and value of the goods on the bill of lading. 
C)  the opportunity to declare the value of the goods on the export license. 
D)  the opportunity to repackage the goods before shipment. B

Question 2

Rewrite an insurance policy for carriage into a plain language policy.

Accepted Answer

Sure, rewriting an insurance policy for carriage into a plain language policy would involve simplifying and clarifying the language used in the original policy. This could include using everyday language instead of legal jargon, breaking down complex sentences into shorter, more easily understood ones, and providing clear explanations of coverage, exclusions, and any terms or conditions. The goal would be to make the policy more accessible and understandable for the average policyholder, reducing confusion and potential misunderstandings. This could also involve using examples or scenarios to illustrate how the policy would apply in real-life situations. Ultimately, the plain language policy should empower the policyholder to make informed decisions about their coverage and understand their rights and responsibilities.

Question 3

What was the holding in El Al Israel Airlines v.Tseng?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Warsaw Convention does not apply where the carrier waives its provisions. 
B)  The defendant accepted an additional rate to ship the package based on its declared additional value. 
C)  The Warsaw Convention limits the defendant's liability to $9.07 per pound. 
D)  An international passenger may not bring a cause of action under local law against an airline when there is no bodily injury that satisfies the Warsaw Convention. 
A)  The Warsaw Convention does not apply where the carrier waives its provisions. 
B)  The defendant accepted an additional rate to ship the package based on its declared additional value. 
C)  The Warsaw Convention limits the defendant's liability to $9.07 per pound. 
D)  An international passenger may not bring a cause of action under local law against an airline when there is no bodily injury that satisfies the Warsaw Convention. D

Question 4

Unlike typical marine bills of lading,air waybills are:

Accepted Answer

A)  not legally binding. 
B)  always electronic. 
C)  non-negotiable. 
D)  documents of title. 
A)  not legally binding. 
B)  always electronic. 
C)  non-negotiable. 
D)  documents of title.

Question 5

Goods can be stored at any location on the vessel and the decision is left to the discretion of the captain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are exemptions of the Ocean carriers' liability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insufficiency of packing. 
B)  Errors in the navigation or management of the ship. 
C)  Acts of God. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Insufficiency of packing. 
B)  Errors in the navigation or management of the ship. 
C)  Acts of God. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 7

The perils clause in a marine insurance contract covers which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explosion 
B)  Pilferage 
C)  Acts of war 
D)  Jettison of the cargo during a storm 
A)  Explosion 
B)  Pilferage 
C)  Acts of war 
D)  Jettison of the cargo during a storm

Question 8

According to the Warsaw Convention,an air carrier is presumptively liable for all damage to air cargo unless it can prove:

Accepted Answer

A)  the damage did not occur as a result of its negligence. 
B)  the loss was caused by the negligence of the shipper. 
C)  either the damage did not occur as a result of its negligence or the loss was caused by the negligence of the shipper. 
D)  none of these, since the convention only governs baggage claims. 
A)  the damage did not occur as a result of its negligence. 
B)  the loss was caused by the negligence of the shipper. 
C)  either the damage did not occur as a result of its negligence or the loss was caused by the negligence of the shipper. 
D)  none of these, since the convention only governs baggage claims.

Question 9

In the event of cargo damage,an action under COGSA must be brought within:

Accepted Answer

A)  a reasonable period of time. 
B)  one year. 
C)  two years. 
D)  the time specified in the UCC. 
A)  a reasonable period of time. 
B)  one year. 
C)  two years. 
D)  the time specified in the UCC.

Question 10

The three types of losses generally covered by marine insurance policies include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total losses of all or part of a shipment 
B)  Weighted average losses 
C)  General average losses 
D)  Partial or particular average losses 
A)  Total losses of all or part of a shipment 
B)  Weighted average losses 
C)  General average losses 
D)  Partial or particular average losses

Question 11

The type of marine insurance policy that allows the exporter to issue a certificate of insurance on a form provided by the insurance company is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlimited policy. 
B)  Shipment specific policy. 
C)  Discretionary policy. 
D)  none of these are correct. 
A)  Unlimited policy. 
B)  Shipment specific policy. 
C)  Discretionary policy. 
D)  none of these are correct.

Question 12

Under admiralty jurisdiction,which of the following would not be considered a "vessel in navigation"?

Accepted Answer

A)  An international cargo ship 
B)  A tugboat that never leaves its harbor 
C)  A ferry capable of carrying up to 200 passengers 
D)  An oil-drilling rig permanently affixed to the ocean floor 
A)  An international cargo ship 
B)  A tugboat that never leaves its harbor 
C)  A ferry capable of carrying up to 200 passengers 
D)  An oil-drilling rig permanently affixed to the ocean floor

Question 13

Draft an air waybill or consignment note for inland carriage.

Accepted Answer

An air waybill (AWB) or consignment note

Question 14

The type of loss covered by a marine insurance policy when cargo is damaged,destroyed,or sacrificed in the process of saving the vessel or the cargo of others is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  general average loss. 
B)  weighted average loss. 
C)  partial or particular average loss. 
D)  rescued loss. 
A)  general average loss. 
B)  weighted average loss. 
C)  partial or particular average loss. 
D)  rescued loss.

Question 15

Assess the changes resulting from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998.

Accepted Answer

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 br

Question 16

Transporting new cars above deck on an ocean carrier would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  a peril of the sea. 
B)  a material deviation from the bill of lading. 
C)  an act of general average. 
D)  all of these are correct. 
A)  a peril of the sea. 
B)  a material deviation from the bill of lading. 
C)  an act of general average. 
D)  all of these are correct.

Question 17

The ship Audie Murphy leaves the New York Port with a ship load of GMC pick-up trucks bound for the Port of Istanbul,Turkey.A fire breaks out aboard the ship and destroys the more than thirty GMC pick-up trucks.After an investigation it has been unable to determine the cause.Who is financially responsible to the owner of the cargo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Captain of the Audie Murphy 
B)  Buyer 
C)  The Owner of the ship - Jack Palace 
D)  None of these are correct 
A)  Captain of the Audie Murphy 
B)  Buyer 
C)  The Owner of the ship - Jack Palace 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 18

A clean bill of lading establishes a rebuttable presumption that the goods delivered to an ocean carrier were in good condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If goods are sacrificed in the process of saving a ship from a substantial common danger,the owners of the goods are said to have incurred a particular average loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Revise an insurance policy for carriage to make it more beneficial to the insured.

Accepted Answer

To revise an insurance policy for carria

Ocean carriers are not liable for more than $500 per package where the shipper has had:

Rewrite an insurance policy for carriage into a plain language policy.

What was the holding in El Al Israel Airlines v.Tseng?

Unlike typical marine bills of lading,air waybills are:

Goods can be stored at any location on the vessel and the decision is left to the discretion of the captain.

Which of the following are exemptions of the Ocean carriers' liability?

The perils clause in a marine insurance contract covers which of the following?

According to the Warsaw Convention,an air carrier is presumptively liable for all damage to air cargo unless it can prove:

In the event of cargo damage,an action under COGSA must be brought within:

The three types of losses generally covered by marine insurance policies include all but which of the following?

The type of marine insurance policy that allows the exporter to issue a certificate of insurance on a form provided by the insurance company is called:

Under admiralty jurisdiction,which of the following would not be considered a "vessel in navigation"?

Draft an air waybill or consignment note for inland carriage.

The type of loss covered by a marine insurance policy when cargo is damaged,destroyed,or sacrificed in the process of saving the vessel or the cargo of others is a:

Assess the changes resulting from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998.

Transporting new cars above deck on an ocean carrier would be considered:

A clean bill of lading establishes a rebuttable presumption that the goods delivered to an ocean carrier were in good condition.

If goods are sacrificed in the process of saving a ship from a substantial common danger,the owners of the goods are said to have incurred a particular average loss.

Revise an insurance policy for carriage to make it more beneficial to the insured.

Introduction to International Business

International Law and the World's Legal Systems

Resolving International Commercial Disputes

The Formation and Performance of Contracts for the Sale of Goods

The Documentary Sale and Terms of Trade

Bank Collections and Letters of Credit

National Lawmaking Powers and the Regulation of U.S.Trade

The World Trade Organization: Basic Legal Principles

Laws Governing Access to Foreign Markets

Regulating Import Competition and Unfair Trade

Imports,Customs,and Tariff Law

Export Controls and Sanctions

North American Free Trade Law

The European Union

Marketing: Representatives,Advertising,and Anti-Corruption

Protection and Licensing of Intellectual Property

The Legal Environment of Foreign Direct Investment

Labor and Employment Discrimination Law

Environmental Law

Regulating the Competitive Environment

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Exam 6: Legal Issues in International Transportation

Ocean carriers are not liable for more than $500 per package where the shipper has had:

Rewrite an insurance policy for carriage into a plain language policy.

What was the holding in El Al Israel Airlines v.Tseng?

Unlike typical marine bills of lading,air waybills are:

Goods can be stored at any location on the vessel and the decision is left to the discretion of the captain.

Which of the following are exemptions of the Ocean carriers' liability?

The perils clause in a marine insurance contract covers which of the following?

According to the Warsaw Convention,an air carrier is presumptively liable for all damage to air cargo unless it can prove:

In the event of cargo damage,an action under COGSA must be brought within:

The three types of losses generally covered by marine insurance policies include all but which of the following?

The type of marine insurance policy that allows the exporter to issue a certificate of insurance on a form provided by the insurance company is called:

Under admiralty jurisdiction,which of the following would not be considered a "vessel in navigation"?

Draft an air waybill or consignment note for inland carriage.

The type of loss covered by a marine insurance policy when cargo is damaged,destroyed,or sacrificed in the process of saving the vessel or the cargo of others is a:

Assess the changes resulting from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998.

Transporting new cars above deck on an ocean carrier would be considered:

A clean bill of lading establishes a rebuttable presumption that the goods delivered to an ocean carrier were in good condition.

If goods are sacrificed in the process of saving a ship from a substantial common danger,the owners of the goods are said to have incurred a particular average loss.

Revise an insurance policy for carriage to make it more beneficial to the insured.

Introduction to International Business

International Law and the World's Legal Systems

Resolving International Commercial Disputes

The Formation and Performance of Contracts for the Sale of Goods

The Documentary Sale and Terms of Trade

Bank Collections and Letters of Credit

National Lawmaking Powers and the Regulation of U.S.Trade

The World Trade Organization: Basic Legal Principles

Laws Governing Access to Foreign Markets

Regulating Import Competition and Unfair Trade

Imports,Customs,and Tariff Law

Export Controls and Sanctions

North American Free Trade Law

The European Union

Marketing: Representatives,Advertising,and Anti-Corruption

Protection and Licensing of Intellectual Property

The Legal Environment of Foreign Direct Investment

Labor and Employment Discrimination Law

Environmental Law

Regulating the Competitive Environment

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