Question 1

Identify the three categories into which electronic retailing can be divided.

Accepted Answer

Electronic retailing can be divided into three categories: (1) supplies of tangible goods, (2) supplies of "electronic goods" and (3) supplies of services.

Question 2

The registered Internet address of a Web site is called a cybername.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a top- level domain name?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Copyright laws do not apply to documents and materials reproduced on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The term "spam" means

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic junk mail. 
B)  cybersquatting. 
C)  the tort of trespass. 
D)  cybermoney. 
E)  an invasion of privacy. 
A)  electronic junk mail. 
B)  cybersquatting. 
C)  the tort of trespass. 
D)  cybermoney. 
E)  an invasion of privacy.

Question 6

Describe three different ways in which consumers can pay for goods and services electronically.

Accepted Answer

(1) "Netbanking" allows bank customers 2

Question 7

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 8

Why is it important to determine which legal system governs a contract?

Accepted Answer

The provisions of a contract determines

Question 9

Which of the following organisations has not been involved in the drafting of international agreements, declarations, treaties, and conferences to control e- commerce internationally?

Accepted Answer

A)  WTO 
B)  WIPO 
C)  UNCITRAL 
D)  OECD 
E)  G8 
A)  WTO 
B)  WIPO 
C)  UNCITRAL 
D)  OECD 
E)  G8

Question 10

Identify three factors that have promoted the rapid growth of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The Internet has grown rapidly as a resu

Question 11

The legislation enacted by the federal government of Canada to resolve some of the problems with electronic commerce and certain formal contract requirements is

Accepted Answer

A)  the Restriction of Access to Information Act. 
B)  the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. 
C)  the World Intellectual Property Act. 
D)  the Privacy Act. 
E)  the Model Law in Electronic Commerce Act. 
A)  the Restriction of Access to Information Act. 
B)  the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. 
C)  the World Intellectual Property Act. 
D)  the Privacy Act. 
E)  the Model Law in Electronic Commerce Act.

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes cybersquatting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cybersquatting involves the registration of a domain name that contains a trademark or brand name. 
B)  In cybersquatting, the trademark owner often finds it less expensive to buy the name from the registered owner than to sue. 
C)  Cybersquatting almost certainly constitutes a trademark infringement. 
D)  In cybersquatting, the infringer often offers to sell the domain name to the trademark owner. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Cybersquatting involves the registration of a domain name that contains a trademark or brand name. 
B)  In cybersquatting, the trademark owner often finds it less expensive to buy the name from the registered owner than to sue. 
C)  Cybersquatting almost certainly constitutes a trademark infringement. 
D)  In cybersquatting, the infringer often offers to sell the domain name to the trademark owner. 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

Ken is using a domain name confusingly similar to one previously used by Sally. Sally intends to sue Ken. Sally would be most likely to succeed in an action for:

Accepted Answer

A)  copyright infringement 
B)  breach of confidentiality 
C)  defamation 
D)  trademark infringement 
E)  passing off 
A)  copyright infringement 
B)  breach of confidentiality 
C)  defamation 
D)  trademark infringement 
E)  passing off

Question 14

The biggest worry of governments with respect to e- commerce is

Accepted Answer

A)  how to tax it. 
B)  the use of e- cash facilitates fraud and tax evasion. 
C)  reduced number of persons involved eliminates the audit trail. 
D)  avoidance of income tax by moving operations offshore. 
E)  the evasion of sales tax and customs duties. 
A)  how to tax it. 
B)  the use of e- cash facilitates fraud and tax evasion. 
C)  reduced number of persons involved eliminates the audit trail. 
D)  avoidance of income tax by moving operations offshore. 
E)  the evasion of sales tax and customs duties.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about a domain?

Accepted Answer

A)  A domain name constitutes a trademark. 
B)  Top level domain names are either generic or national. 
C)  Top level domains, such as ca., are assigned by interNIC. 
D)  A domain name always has precisely two parts separated by a dot. 
E)  The registration of a domain name is very expensive. 
A)  A domain name constitutes a trademark. 
B)  Top level domain names are either generic or national. 
C)  Top level domains, such as ca., are assigned by interNIC. 
D)  A domain name always has precisely two parts separated by a dot. 
E)  The registration of a domain name is very expensive.

Question 16

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

Question 17

Explain why is it important to determine where a contract was made and how this affects e- commerce transactions?

Accepted Answer

The law of the jurisdiction where the co

Question 18

Other than consumer sales, the business uses of the internet could include (1) its use as an advertising medium; (2) use for investment broking; (3) its use for share trading; and (4) its use for gambling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following about e- cash is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  may be used in small- value transactions 
B)  does not allow the e- cash funds to be negotiated to third parties 
C)  permits the instantaneous transfer of funds between parties 
D)  allows for the anonymous transfer of money over the Internet 
E)  allows for the secure transfer of money over the Internet 
A)  may be used in small- value transactions 
B)  does not allow the e- cash funds to be negotiated to third parties 
C)  permits the instantaneous transfer of funds between parties 
D)  allows for the anonymous transfer of money over the Internet 
E)  allows for the secure transfer of money over the Internet

Question 20

For a court to assume jurisdiction in a dispute for breach of contract involving an Internet transaction, the plaintiff will have to show:

Accepted Answer

A)  that the defendant has assets within the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
B)  that there is a real and substantial connection between the transaction and the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
C)  that the defendant resides within the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
D)  that the contract contains a clause giving exclusive jurisdiction to the courts in that location 
E)  that the plaintiff resides within the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
A)  that the defendant has assets within the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
B)  that there is a real and substantial connection between the transaction and the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
C)  that the defendant resides within the jurisdiction in which the court is located 
D)  that the contract contains a clause giving exclusive jurisdiction to the courts in that location 
E)  that the plaintiff resides within the jurisdiction in which the court is located

Exam 34: Electronic Commerce

Identify the three categories into which electronic retailing can be divided.

The registered Internet address of a Web site is called a cybername.

Which of the following is NOT a top- level domain name?

Copyright laws do not apply to documents and materials reproduced on the Internet.

The term "spam" means

Describe three different ways in which consumers can pay for goods and services electronically.

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?

Why is it important to determine which legal system governs a contract?

Which of the following organisations has not been involved in the drafting of international agreements, declarations, treaties, and conferences to control e- commerce internationally?

Identify three factors that have promoted the rapid growth of the Internet.

The legislation enacted by the federal government of Canada to resolve some of the problems with electronic commerce and certain formal contract requirements is

Which of the following statements best describes cybersquatting?

Ken is using a domain name confusingly similar to one previously used by Sally. Sally intends to sue Ken. Sally would be most likely to succeed in an action for:

The biggest worry of governments with respect to e- commerce is

Which of the following is true about a domain?

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 why is it important to determine where a contract was made and how this affects e- commerce transactions?

Other than consumer sales, the business uses of the internet could include (1) its use as an advertising medium; (2) use for investment broking; (3) its use for share trading; and (4) its use for gambling.

Which of the following about e- cash is NOT true?

For a court to assume jurisdiction in a dispute for breach of contract involving an Internet transaction, the plaintiff will have to show:

Law and Society

The Machinery of Justice

The Law of Torts

Professional Liability

Formation of a Contract: Offer and Acceptance

Formation of a Contract: Consideration, and Intention to Create Legal Relations

Formation of a Contract: Capacity to Contract and Legality of Object

Grounds Upon Which a Contract May Be Impeached: Mistake

Grounds Upon Which a Contract May Be Impeached: Misrepresentation, Undue Influence, and Duress

The Requirement of Writing

The Interpretation of Contracts

Privity of Contract and the Assignment of Contractual Rights

The Discharge of Contracts

The Effect of Breach

Remedies for Breach

Sale of Goods

Leasing and Bailment

Insurance and Guarantee

Agency and Franchising

The Contract of Employment

Negotiable Instruments

Intellectual Property

Interests in Land and Their Transfer

Landlord and Tenant

Mortgages of Land and Real Estate Transactions

Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships

The Nature of a Corporation and Its Formation

The Internal Affairs of Corporations

The External Responsibilities of a Corporation

Secured Transactions

Creditors Rights

Government Regulation of Business

International Business Transactions

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