Question 1

Like any other legal dispute,a generic domain name dispute may be resolved by either litigation or arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In order to develop a comprehensive system of law that arises out of e-commerce,what are the three main issues that must be addressed?

Accepted Answer

The first issue is the extent to which e

Question 3

Why is it important to determine where an e-contract is made?

Accepted Answer

This is because generally,it n

Question 4

Use this fact situation to answer the related questions that follow. John was recently fired from a large company located in Toronto,Ontario,which does business over the Internet.After being fired,John moved to New York City,U.S.A. ,and then set up a blog in which he maligned his former employer and its business practices.When the company read the blog,it decided to sue John and the Internet Service provider (ISP)over which John's blog was carried.
In this case,the company will probably succeed against John in an action for

Accepted Answer

A) the tort of defamation. 
B) a breach of the confidentiality provisions of John's employment contract. 
C) the tort of negligent misrepresentation. 
D) the tort of fraud. 
E) misrepresentation in contract. 
A) the tort of defamation. 
B) a breach of the confidentiality provisions of John's employment contract. 
C) the tort of negligent misrepresentation. 
D) the tort of fraud. 
E) misrepresentation in contract.

Question 5

Explain what is meant by the term "e-commerce."

Accepted Answer

E-commerce refers to the use o

Question 6

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. In attempting to determine the proper jurisdiction for its lawsuit,the company will probably

Accepted Answer

A) rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on a real and substantial connection with the country,state,or province and choose Ontario. 
B) rely on the rule that jurisdiction in Internet matters will be adopted by any court in any jurisdiction and will choose either Ontario or New York State. 
C) rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on where the tort was committed and choose Ontario. 
D) rely on the level of Internet activity John's blog receives and choose New York State. 
E) rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on the defendant's residence and choose New York State. 
A) rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on a real and substantial connection with the country,state,or province and choose Ontario. 
B) rely on the rule that jurisdiction in Internet matters will be adopted by any court in any jurisdiction and will choose either Ontario or New York State. 
C) rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on where the tort was committed and choose Ontario. 
D) rely on the level of Internet activity John's blog receives and choose New York State. 
E) rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on the defendant's residence and choose New York State.

Question 7

Although domain names are addresses,it is common for a domain name to include an existing trademark.Consequently,the use of an exclusive domain name may

Accepted Answer

A) amount to cybersquatting. 
B) amount to an infringement of another's trademark. 
C) raise jurisdictional issues. 
D) cause party autonomy. 
A) amount to cybersquatting. 
B) amount to an infringement of another's trademark. 
C) raise jurisdictional issues. 
D) cause party autonomy.

Question 8

The great majority of Canadian business corporations are registered in which of the following top-level domain names?

Accepted Answer

A) .gov 
B) .com 
C) .edu 
D) .org 
E) .net 
A) .gov 
B) .com 
C) .edu 
D) .org 
E) .net

Question 9

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. Also in this case,

Accepted Answer

A) the ISP can be sued,but will not be found liable. 
B) the ISP can be sued and will be found strictly liable. 
C) the ISP cannot be sued because it only provides a service. 
D) the ISP cannot be sued because an ISP is like an unincorporated association. 
E) none of the above 
A) the ISP can be sued,but will not be found liable. 
B) the ISP can be sued and will be found strictly liable. 
C) the ISP cannot be sued because it only provides a service. 
D) the ISP cannot be sued because an ISP is like an unincorporated association. 
E) none of the above

Question 10

Identify four business uses of the Internet other than consumer sales and business-to-business transactions.

Accepted Answer

The Internet is used (1)as an

Question 11

Why is it that web-wrap agreements must be designed to ensure that all intended terms are brought to the attention of potential customers?

Accepted Answer

This is because it is a requirement of b

Question 12

According to Canadian law,placing a copy of music on a shared directory does not constitute breach of copyright.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. The type of payment that the business will most likely use is

Accepted Answer

A) credit cards. 
B) smart cards. 
C) cash. 
D) electronic cash. 
E) all of the above 
A) credit cards. 
B) smart cards. 
C) cash. 
D) electronic cash. 
E) all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a matter that may be determined by the law of the jurisdiction in which a contract is made?

Accepted Answer

A) the parties to the contract 
B) the capacity of the parties to contract 
C) the applicability of consumer protection legislation 
D) the legality of the contract 
E) any terms that are to be implied 
A) the parties to the contract 
B) the capacity of the parties to contract 
C) the applicability of consumer protection legislation 
D) the legality of the contract 
E) any terms that are to be implied

Question 15

Explain the precautions that a business should take when the business is establishing an e-commerce site to be used to sell goods and services.

Accepted Answer

The officials of the business should bec

Question 16

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that Henry based his design for his company's website on a similar design which he found on the website of an Ontario company.In this case,

Accepted Answer

A) only Henry would be infringing the Ontario company's copyright. 
B) only Henry's company would be infringing the Ontario company's copyright. 
C) both Henry and his company would be infringing the trademark of the Ontario company. 
D) both Henry and his company would be infringing the industrial Design Act. 
E) both Henry and his company would be infringing the copyright of the Ontario company. 
A) only Henry would be infringing the Ontario company's copyright. 
B) only Henry's company would be infringing the Ontario company's copyright. 
C) both Henry and his company would be infringing the trademark of the Ontario company. 
D) both Henry and his company would be infringing the industrial Design Act. 
E) both Henry and his company would be infringing the copyright of the Ontario company.

Exam 31: Electronic Commerce

Like any other legal dispute,a generic domain name dispute may be resolved by either litigation or arbitration.

In order to develop a comprehensive system of law that arises out of e-commerce,what are the three main issues that must be addressed?

Why is it important to determine where an e-contract is made?

Explain what is meant by the term "e-commerce."

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. In attempting to determine the proper jurisdiction for its lawsuit,the company will probably

Although domain names are addresses,it is common for a domain name to include an existing trademark.Consequently,the use of an exclusive domain name may

The great majority of Canadian business corporations are registered in which of the following top-level domain names?

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. Also in this case,

Identify four business uses of the Internet other than consumer sales and business-to-business transactions.

Why is it that web-wrap agreements must be designed to ensure that all intended terms are brought to the attention of potential customers?

According to Canadian law,placing a copy of music on a shared directory does not constitute breach of copyright.

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. The type of payment that the business will most likely use is

Which of the following is NOT a matter that may be determined by the law of the jurisdiction in which a contract is made?

Explain the precautions that a business should take when the business is establishing an e-commerce site to be used to sell goods and services.

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that Henry based his design for his company's website on a similar design which he found on the website of an Ontario company.In this case,

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