Question 1

The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM):

Accepted Answer

A)  requires that all e-mail messages be labeled. 
B)  requires that unsolicited commercial e-mail include opt-out instructions. 
C)  prohibits interference with computers used by the government or financial institutions. 
D)  allows an ISP to disclose private information to a government agent if the provider believes that the information concerns a serious crime. 
A)  requires that all e-mail messages be labeled. 
B)  requires that unsolicited commercial e-mail include opt-out instructions. 
C)  prohibits interference with computers used by the government or financial institutions. 
D)  allows an ISP to disclose private information to a government agent if the provider believes that the information concerns a serious crime.

Question 2

Voluntary intoxication is a complete defense to a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the concept of _____,a 13-year-old accused of shoplifting cannot be convicted.

Accepted Answer

A)  intoxication 
B)  insanity 
C)  premeditation 
D)  infancy 
A)  intoxication 
B)  insanity 
C)  premeditation 
D)  infancy

Question 4

The _____ includes civil,criminal,and accounting reforms that drastically expand the accountability demanded of corporate officers and directors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act 
B)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
C)  Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 
D)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
A)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act 
B)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
C)  Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 
D)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Question 5

In which of the following ways can insanity on the part of a criminal defendant affect a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trial may be delayed until the defendant regains sanity. 
B)  A defendant who becomes insane before sentencing can be sentenced. 
C)  Insanity at the time of the criminal act will not absolve the defendant of criminal liability. 
D)  The court will be forced to dismiss the case. 
A)  The trial may be delayed until the defendant regains sanity. 
B)  A defendant who becomes insane before sentencing can be sentenced. 
C)  Insanity at the time of the criminal act will not absolve the defendant of criminal liability. 
D)  The court will be forced to dismiss the case.

Question 6

One of the major criticisms against the U.S.A.PATRIOT Act is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases judicial and congressional oversight on the use of increased surveillance techniques. 
B)  compromises the public's Fourth Amendment rights. 
C)  tips the balance too heavily in the individual's favor. 
D)  decreases the information-sharing power between investigative agencies. 
A)  increases judicial and congressional oversight on the use of increased surveillance techniques. 
B)  compromises the public's Fourth Amendment rights. 
C)  tips the balance too heavily in the individual's favor. 
D)  decreases the information-sharing power between investigative agencies.

Question 7

Explain two laws governing computer privacy in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Two federal laws that address computer p

Question 8

Meera Ganguly is the chief executive officer,and Todd Bradley is the chief financial officer of Maxwell Inc.Both unknowingly signed the financial report for the year 2006-07,which was later found to be fraudulent and misleading.Given this scenario,which of the following is true of the CEO and the CFO of Maxwell Inc.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, both of them must reimburse the company. 
B)  Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, only the CEO will be liable for punishment. 
C)  Under RICO, both of them are required to reimburse the company. 
D)  Under RICO, only the CFO will be liable for punishment. 
A)  Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, both of them must reimburse the company. 
B)  Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, only the CEO will be liable for punishment. 
C)  Under RICO, both of them are required to reimburse the company. 
D)  Under RICO, only the CFO will be liable for punishment.

Question 9

What is a white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a nonviolent crime committed by any individual against businesspersons and organizations. 
B)  It is a violent terrorism-related crime that poses significant threat to the general public. 
C)  It is a nonviolent crime committed by businesspersons and organizations. 
D)  It is a violent crime committed by any person belonging to a lower social class. 
A)  It is a nonviolent crime committed by any individual against businesspersons and organizations. 
B)  It is a violent terrorism-related crime that poses significant threat to the general public. 
C)  It is a nonviolent crime committed by businesspersons and organizations. 
D)  It is a violent crime committed by any person belonging to a lower social class.

Question 10

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act,an electronic communication provider may disclose the contents of an electronic communication if the disclosure was made as part of government-authorized surveillance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Crimes

The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM):

Voluntary intoxication is a complete defense to a crime.

According to the concept of _____,a 13-year-old accused of shoplifting cannot be convicted.

The _____ includes civil,criminal,and accounting reforms that drastically expand the accountability demanded of corporate officers and directors.

In which of the following ways can insanity on the part of a criminal defendant affect a criminal trial?

One of the major criticisms against the U.S.A.PATRIOT Act is that it:

Explain two laws governing computer privacy in the United States.

What is a white-collar crime?

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act,an electronic communication provider may disclose the contents of an electronic communication if the disclosure was made as part of government-authorized surveillance.

Law, Legal Reasoning, and the Legal Profession

Dispute Settlement

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Business and the Constitution

Intentional Torts

Negligence and Strict Liability

Licensing and Intellectual Propertypart Two Contracts

The Nature and Origins of Contracts

Creating a Contract: Offers

Creating a Contract: Acceptances

Consideration

Capacity to Contract

Voluntary Consent

Illegality

The Form and Meaning of Contracts

Third Parties Contract Rights

Performance and Remediespart Three Sales

Formation and Terms of Sales Contracts

Warranties and Product Liability

Performance of Sales Contracts

Remedies for Breach of Sales Contractspart Four Agency and Employment

The Agency Relationship-Creation, duties, and Termination

Liability of Principals and Agents to Third Parties

Employment Laws-Part Five Business Organizations

Which Form of Business Organization

Partnerships

Formation and Termination of Corporations

Management of the Corporate Business

Financing the Corporation and the Role of the Shareholders

Securities Regulation

Legal Liability of Accountantspart Six Property

Personal Property and Bailments

Real Property

Landlord and Tenant

Estates and Trusts

Insurance-Part Seven Commercial Paper

Negotiable Instruments

Negotiation and Holder in Due Course

Liability of Parties

Checks and Electronic Fund Transfers-Part Eight Credit Transactions

Introduction to Security

Security Interests in Personal Property

Bankruptcy-Part Nine Government Regulation

The Antitrust Laws

Consumer Protection Laws

Environmental Regulation

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