Question 1

Alternate dispute resolution has been effective in settling certain types of internet disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Click Enterprises operated a software and internet business in Ontario to facilitate the illegal copying and downloading of movies in both Canada and the United States (including New York State).Disney Enterprises brought action against Click in New York.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An Ontario court will enforce a New York judgment since Click's involvement indicated a real and substantial connection between the conduct complained of and New York State. 
B) Even though Click's involvement in the United States consisted of selling its product directly to residents of the United States,the question of jurisdiction would be solely determined by Click's nationality. 
C) An Ontario court will not enforce a New York judgment regardless of any circumstances. 
D) Click's involvement in the United States was not direct,since the firm operated in Canada,and as a consequence Disney's action in New York State would not be successful. 
E) New York State has no jurisdiction since Click is a Canadian company. 
A) An Ontario court will enforce a New York judgment since Click's involvement indicated a real and substantial connection between the conduct complained of and New York State. 
B) Even though Click's involvement in the United States consisted of selling its product directly to residents of the United States,the question of jurisdiction would be solely determined by Click's nationality. 
C) An Ontario court will not enforce a New York judgment regardless of any circumstances. 
D) Click's involvement in the United States was not direct,since the firm operated in Canada,and as a consequence Disney's action in New York State would not be successful. 
E) New York State has no jurisdiction since Click is a Canadian company.

Question 3

Territorial competence refers to the laws determining the legality of international transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It has been proposed in Bill C-11 that internet service providers (ISPs)would be required to disclose user identities in cases of defamation or other internet offences,but the ISPs would be insulated from any liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

Accepted Answer

A major problem is to determine what law

Question 6

One of the objectives of the World Trade Organization is to reduce trade barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the unique challenges that the internet presents with respect to the law and how such challenges are being addressed.

Accepted Answer

Students should highlight the key challe

Question 8

Deceitful practices and fraud are ongoing concerns for those transacting business on the internet.Pat has recently been the victim of such a scam.He gets into a heated discussion with a friend over the application of current consumer protection laws to online transactions.Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Although new legislation may be enacted in the future,general consumer protection legislation has yet to be extended to online transactions in any Canadian jurisdiction. 
B) Consumer protection law in respect of online transactions is governed by the federal Universal Internet Transactions Act (UIT
A) . 
C) While case law applies to online activities,statute law-such as sale of goods legislation-does not apply to such transactions. 
D) Provinces are adopting federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act guidelines. 
E) Provincial consumer protection legislation has been ineffective in protecting consumers with respect to internet transactions. 
A) Although new legislation may be enacted in the future,general consumer protection legislation has yet to be extended to online transactions in any Canadian jurisdiction. 
B) Consumer protection law in respect of online transactions is governed by the federal Universal Internet Transactions Act (UIT
A) . 
C) While case law applies to online activities,statute law-such as sale of goods legislation-does not apply to such transactions. 
D) Provinces are adopting federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act guidelines. 
E) Provincial consumer protection legislation has been ineffective in protecting consumers with respect to internet transactions.

Question 9

Long-arm statutes refer to rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Customs Act empowers customs officials to enforce regulations restricting what goods can be imported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Canada is party to a number of international treaties,including:

Accepted Answer

A) European Common Trade Area 
B) World Trade Organization 
C) North and South American Trade Treaty 
D) United States Trade Agreement 
E) South American Free Trade Agreement 
A) European Common Trade Area 
B) World Trade Organization 
C) North and South American Trade Treaty 
D) United States Trade Agreement 
E) South American Free Trade Agreement

Question 12

With regard to the Customs Act,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The main function of customs officials is to support Canadian businesses in developing foreign markets. 
B) Export Development Canada enforces regulations regarding imports. 
C) The Canadian Border Services Agency empowers customs officials to enforce regulations restricting what can be imported. 
D) NAFTA and WTO regulations override any regulation as set out by the Customs Act. 
E) Customs officials are empowered to enforce various regulations restricting the export of goods. 
A) The main function of customs officials is to support Canadian businesses in developing foreign markets. 
B) Export Development Canada enforces regulations regarding imports. 
C) The Canadian Border Services Agency empowers customs officials to enforce regulations restricting what can be imported. 
D) NAFTA and WTO regulations override any regulation as set out by the Customs Act. 
E) Customs officials are empowered to enforce various regulations restricting the export of goods.

Question 13

Factors determining jurisdiction include:

Accepted Answer

A) where the contract was to be performed. 
B) where the contract was formed. 
C) which jurisdiction is most closely connected. 
D) where the parties reside. 
E) all of the above. 
A) where the contract was to be performed. 
B) where the contract was formed. 
C) which jurisdiction is most closely connected. 
D) where the parties reside. 
E) all of the above.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Conducting transactions online negates the need to satisfy the normal requirements of a contract. 
B) Electronic signatures are not effective in determining the capacity of the parties entering into a contract. 
C) Common law has established the equivalency of electronic documents to written ones. 
D) The post-box rule applies to both non-instantaneous and instantaneous methods of communication. 
E) Clicking an "I Accept" button may constitute valid acceptance of the terms of an agreement. 
A) Conducting transactions online negates the need to satisfy the normal requirements of a contract. 
B) Electronic signatures are not effective in determining the capacity of the parties entering into a contract. 
C) Common law has established the equivalency of electronic documents to written ones. 
D) The post-box rule applies to both non-instantaneous and instantaneous methods of communication. 
E) Clicking an "I Accept" button may constitute valid acceptance of the terms of an agreement.

Question 15

Explain the role of Incoterms in international transactions covered by the International Sale of Goods Contracts Convention Act.

Accepted Answer

The International Sale of Goods Contract

Question 16

Businesses can find themselves liable for defamatory statements made by an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"Money laundering is a major activity in international trade." Comment on this statement.

Accepted Answer

Money laundering is a growing practice a

Question 18

Online dispute resolution services for electronic transactions are less expensive and less time consuming than traditional court processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss various forms of specialty contracts that may be involved in international business transactions.

Accepted Answer

A bill of lading contract establishes th

Question 20

The Canadian government was successful in forcing the Canadian components of eBay to disclose their financial records on certain "power sellers" to Revenue Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Alternate dispute resolution has been effective in settling certain types of internet disputes.

Click Enterprises operated a software and internet business in Ontario to facilitate the illegal copying and downloading of movies in both Canada and the United States (including New York State).Disney Enterprises brought action against Click in New York.Which of the following statements is true?

Territorial competence refers to the laws determining the legality of international transactions.

It has been proposed in Bill C-11 that internet service providers (ISPs)would be required to disclose user identities in cases of defamation or other internet offences,but the ISPs would be insulated from any liability.

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

One of the objectives of the World Trade Organization is to reduce trade barriers.

Discuss the unique challenges that the internet presents with respect to the law and how such challenges are being addressed.

Long-arm statutes refer to rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

The Customs Act empowers customs officials to enforce regulations restricting what goods can be imported.

Canada is party to a number of international treaties,including:

With regard to the Customs Act,which of the following statements is true?

Factors determining jurisdiction include:

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is true?

Explain the role of Incoterms in international transactions covered by the International Sale of Goods Contracts Convention Act.

Businesses can find themselves liable for defamatory statements made by an employee.

"Money laundering is a major activity in international trade." Comment on this statement.

Online dispute resolution services for electronic transactions are less expensive and less time consuming than traditional court processes.

Discuss various forms of specialty contracts that may be involved in international business transactions.

The Canadian government was successful in forcing the Canadian components of eBay to disclose their financial records on certain "power sellers" to Revenue Canada.

The Canadian Legal System

Torts and Professional Liability

Formation of Contracts

Enforcing Contractual Obligations

Legislation in the Marketplace

Agency and Employment

Methods of Carrying on Business

Property

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Exam 10: Electronic Commerce and International Trade

Alternate dispute resolution has been effective in settling certain types of internet disputes.

Click Enterprises operated a software and internet business in Ontario to facilitate the illegal copying and downloading of movies in both Canada and the United States (including New York State).Disney Enterprises brought action against Click in New York.Which of the following statements is true?

Territorial competence refers to the laws determining the legality of international transactions.

It has been proposed in Bill C-11 that internet service providers (ISPs)would be required to disclose user identities in cases of defamation or other internet offences,but the ISPs would be insulated from any liability.

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

One of the objectives of the World Trade Organization is to reduce trade barriers.

Discuss the unique challenges that the internet presents with respect to the law and how such challenges are being addressed.

Long-arm statutes refer to rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

The Customs Act empowers customs officials to enforce regulations restricting what goods can be imported.

Canada is party to a number of international treaties,including:

With regard to the Customs Act,which of the following statements is true?

Factors determining jurisdiction include:

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is true?

Explain the role of Incoterms in international transactions covered by the International Sale of Goods Contracts Convention Act.

Businesses can find themselves liable for defamatory statements made by an employee.

"Money laundering is a major activity in international trade." Comment on this statement.

Online dispute resolution services for electronic transactions are less expensive and less time consuming than traditional court processes.

Discuss various forms of specialty contracts that may be involved in international business transactions.

The Canadian government was successful in forcing the Canadian components of eBay to disclose their financial records on certain "power sellers" to Revenue Canada.

The Canadian Legal System

Torts and Professional Liability

Formation of Contracts

Enforcing Contractual Obligations

Legislation in the Marketplace

Agency and Employment

Methods of Carrying on Business

Property

Ideas and Information

Filters