Question 1

The CAN-SPAM Act does not regulate spam sent to Americans from other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The web consists of computers that support a standard set of rules for the exchange of information called Hypertext Transfer Protocol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

.bz is a restricted domain extension and can only be used by businesses or organizations in Brazil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the UCITA?

Accepted Answer

A)  It establishes a uniform set of rules that prohibit all forms of cybersquatting. 
B)  It defines which technologies should be used to create a legally binding signature in cyberspace. 
C)  It aims at eliminating all domain names registered in bad faith. 
D)  It provides uniform rules for contracts involving computer information transactions and software and information licenses. 
A)  It establishes a uniform set of rules that prohibit all forms of cybersquatting. 
B)  It defines which technologies should be used to create a legally binding signature in cyberspace. 
C)  It aims at eliminating all domain names registered in bad faith. 
D)  It provides uniform rules for contracts involving computer information transactions and software and information licenses.

Question 5

E-mail contracts do not meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ________ recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds for most contracts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uniform Commercial Code 
B)  Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act 
C)  E-SIGN Act 
D)  Communications Decency Act 
A)  Uniform Commercial Code 
B)  Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act 
C)  E-SIGN Act 
D)  Communications Decency Act

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an e-signature?

Accepted Answer

A)  using a credit card at the grocery store to pay for groceries 
B)  using a debit card to fill gas at the local gas station 
C)  ordering Chinese food over the phone and paying with a credit card 
D)  paying the electricity bill online using a smart card 
A)  using a credit card at the grocery store to pay for groceries 
B)  using a debit card to fill gas at the local gas station 
C)  ordering Chinese food over the phone and paying with a credit card 
D)  paying the electricity bill online using a smart card

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the Communications Decency Act of 1996?

Accepted Answer

A)  Businesses can send spam e-mails as long as they don't lie. 
B)  ISPs are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites. 
C)  Businesses are liable for invading the right to privacy if they send unsolicited e-mails. 
D)  The number of servers an ISP can access in a geographical location is limited. 
A)  Businesses can send spam e-mails as long as they don't lie. 
B)  ISPs are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites. 
C)  Businesses are liable for invading the right to privacy if they send unsolicited e-mails. 
D)  The number of servers an ISP can access in a geographical location is limited.

Question 9

Barney wants to rent an apartment and posts an advertisement in a classifieds website. Two days later, Michael, who wants to rent out his apartment, e-mails Barney and they finalize the deal over the Internet. Barney pays Michael through an online transfer. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  e-licensing 
B)  e-commerce 
C)  cybersquatting 
D)  spamming 
A)  e-licensing 
B)  e-commerce 
C)  cybersquatting 
D)  spamming

Question 10

________ is the most widely used domain extension in the world and is preferred by businesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  .net 
B)  .com 
C)  .biz 
D)  .org 
A)  .net 
B)  .com 
C)  .biz 
D)  .org

Question 11

A(n) ________ is a detailed and comprehensive written agreement between a licensor and a licensee that sets forth the express terms of their agreement.

Accepted Answer

A)  digital signature 
B)  electronic agent 
C)  licensing agreement 
D)  electronic signature 
A)  digital signature 
B)  electronic agent 
C)  licensing agreement 
D)  electronic signature

Question 12

Breach of contract by one party to a licensing agreement gives the nonbreaching party the right to recover damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following entities does the ECPA permit to access stored electronic communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  law enforcement entities performing an investigation 
B)  the owner of the website where the user has an e-mail account 
C)  the Internet service provider 
D)  the bank where an account holder keeps his finances 
A)  law enforcement entities performing an investigation 
B)  the owner of the website where the user has an e-mail account 
C)  the Internet service provider 
D)  the bank where an account holder keeps his finances

Question 14

The ECPA is a federal statute that makes it a crime to intercept an electronic communication at the point of transmission, while in transit, when stored by a router or server, or after receipt by the intended recipient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of licenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  A license grants the licensee complete control over intellectual property. 
B)  An exclusive license is granted to only one licensee for a specific period. 
C)  A licensee has complete control over the information he or she is allowed to access. 
D)  A licensee has the right to use information rights beyond the licensor's control. 
A)  A license grants the licensee complete control over intellectual property. 
B)  An exclusive license is granted to only one licensee for a specific period. 
C)  A licensee has complete control over the information he or she is allowed to access. 
D)  A licensee has the right to use information rights beyond the licensor's control.

Question 16

What is cybersquatting? Can trademark owners recover domain names registered in bad faith?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a party will register a domain

Question 17

A ________ is an owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to another party.

Accepted Answer

A)  lessor 
B)  lessee 
C)  licensee 
D)  licensor 
A)  lessor 
B)  lessee 
C)  licensee 
D)  licensor

Question 18

Jessica wants to buy a laptop from the website of Tenn Computers. Before confirming the purchase, the website asks her to provide biometric identification using an electronic scanner. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an e-licensing 
B)  an e-signature 
C)  an exclusive license 
D)  cybersquatting 
A)  an e-licensing 
B)  an e-signature 
C)  an exclusive license 
D)  cybersquatting

Question 19

The .pro domain name extension is available to professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, and consultants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following top-level domain name extensions is most commonly used by ISPs, web-hosting companies, and other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  .net 
B)  .com 
C)  .biz 
D)  .org 
A)  .net 
B)  .com 
C)  .biz 
D)  .org

Exam 17: Digital Law and E-Commerce

The CAN-SPAM Act does not regulate spam sent to Americans from other countries.

The web consists of computers that support a standard set of rules for the exchange of information called Hypertext Transfer Protocol.

.bz is a restricted domain extension and can only be used by businesses or organizations in Brazil.

Which of the following is true of the UCITA?

E-mail contracts do not meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds.

The ________ recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds for most contracts.

Which of the following is an example of an e-signature?

Which of the following is true of the Communications Decency Act of 1996?

Barney wants to rent an apartment and posts an advertisement in a classifieds website. Two days later, Michael, who wants to rent out his apartment, e-mails Barney and they finalize the deal over the Internet. Barney pays Michael through an online transfer. This is an example of ________.

________ is the most widely used domain extension in the world and is preferred by businesses.

A(n) ________ is a detailed and comprehensive written agreement between a licensor and a licensee that sets forth the express terms of their agreement.

Breach of contract by one party to a licensing agreement gives the nonbreaching party the right to recover damages.

Which of the following entities does the ECPA permit to access stored electronic communication?

The ECPA is a federal statute that makes it a crime to intercept an electronic communication at the point of transmission, while in transit, when stored by a router or server, or after receipt by the intended recipient.

Which of the following is true of licenses?

What is cybersquatting? Can trademark owners recover domain names registered in bad faith?

A ________ is an owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to another party.

Jessica wants to buy a laptop from the website of Tenn Computers. Before confirming the purchase, the website asks her to provide biometric identification using an electronic scanner. This is an example of ________.

The .pro domain name extension is available to professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, and consultants.

Which of the following top-level domain name extensions is most commonly used by ISPs, web-hosting companies, and other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet?

Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

Courts and Jurisdiction

Judicial, Alternative, and E-Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

Intentional Torts and Negligence

Product and Strict Liability

Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Nature of Traditional and E-Contracts

Agreement

Consideration and Promissory Estoppel

Capacity and Legality

Genuineness of Assent and Undue Influence

Statute of Frauds and Equitable Exceptions

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

Remedies for Breach of Traditional and E-Contracts

Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title to Goods and Risk of Loss

Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts

Warranties

Creation of Negotiable Instruments

Holder in Due Course and Transferability

Liability, Defenses, and Discharge

Banking System and Electronic Financial Transactions

Credit, Mortgages, and Debtors Rights

Secured Transactions

Bankruptcy and Reorganization

Agency Formation and Termination

Liability of Principals, Agents, and Independent Contractors

Employment, Worker Protection, and Immigration Law

Labor Law

Equal Opportunity in Employment

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and General Partnerships

Limited Partnerships and Special Partnerships

Corporate Formation and Financing

Corporate Governance and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Corporate Acquisitions and Multinational Corporations

Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

Franchise and Special Forms of Business

Investor Protection and E-Securities Transactions

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies

Consumer Protection and Product Safety

Environmental Protection

Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

Personal Property, Real Property, and Insurance

Real Property

Landlord-Tenant Law and Land Use Regulation

Insurance

Accountants Duties and Liability

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Family Law

International and World Trade Law

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