Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding cybersquatting is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Cybersquatters capture domain names that rightfully belong to no one. 
B) Businesses that did not register their domain names have no recourse against someone else appropriating their names and registering them first. 
C) A business is entitled to its own unique domain name regardless of who registered it first. 
D) Registration of domain name precludes someone from registering a similar name to confuse visitors to the business's website. 
E) Similar domain names are registered so that visitors making slight but expected mistakes are intercepted and redirected to a competing business. 
A) Cybersquatters capture domain names that rightfully belong to no one. 
B) Businesses that did not register their domain names have no recourse against someone else appropriating their names and registering them first. 
C) A business is entitled to its own unique domain name regardless of who registered it first. 
D) Registration of domain name precludes someone from registering a similar name to confuse visitors to the business's website. 
E) Similar domain names are registered so that visitors making slight but expected mistakes are intercepted and redirected to a competing business.

Question 2

Dzijacky Inc.was a successful manufacturer of maple-based products sold in Canada.The owner decided to venture into exporting,as the Canadian market was limited and he had the capacity to produce much more than he could sell in Canada.When he met you at a social event,he shared his plans with you and asked if you could tell him where he might get export assistance.What advice would you offer to Mr.Dzijacky?

Accepted Answer

Students should be aware of at least two

Question 3

Mandu lives in Toronto and would like to take advantage of a business opportunity to import goods from a company in China.In order to avoid the possibility of a dispute between himself and the foreign company,he should:

Accepted Answer

A) include a provision in the contract stating that the law of a particular jurisdiction will govern the transaction in the event of a dispute. 
B) make no reference in the contract with respect to jurisdiction. 
C) include a provision in the contract stating that the International Court of the World will have jurisdiction. 
D) include a provision in the contract stating that the contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Ontario. 
E) include a provision in the contract stating that the contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of China. 
A) include a provision in the contract stating that the law of a particular jurisdiction will govern the transaction in the event of a dispute. 
B) make no reference in the contract with respect to jurisdiction. 
C) include a provision in the contract stating that the International Court of the World will have jurisdiction. 
D) include a provision in the contract stating that the contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Ontario. 
E) include a provision in the contract stating that the contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of China.

Question 4

Discuss any liability faced by the internet service provider (ISP)in cases where defamatory or other offensive statements are made on the internet.

Accepted Answer

This is an area of controversy.It is lik

Question 5

Why is it often easier to enforce the awards of internationally recognized arbitrators than the judgments of foreign courts?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a great deal of suspicion related to foreign court judgments and possible corruption,while arbitration is deemed to be more ethical. 
B) Arbitration awards are viewed as more fair than court judgments. 
C) There are more comprehensive agreements and conventions between nations in place that allow for such enforcement. 
D) The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law requires this enforcement. 
E) The International Chamber of Commerce requires this enforcement. 
A) There is a great deal of suspicion related to foreign court judgments and possible corruption,while arbitration is deemed to be more ethical. 
B) Arbitration awards are viewed as more fair than court judgments. 
C) There are more comprehensive agreements and conventions between nations in place that allow for such enforcement. 
D) The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law requires this enforcement. 
E) The International Chamber of Commerce requires this enforcement.

Question 6

With regard to internet jurisdiction,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Every jurisdiction has a different set of laws,and each internet user should conform to the local laws of each nation,state,or province. 
B) Judicial action is allowed only if the person being sued is a resident of that jurisdiction and directly involved. 
C) Canadian courts are willing to find jurisdiction where there is a real and substantial connection between the act complained of and the province. 
D) Many jurisdictions have passed long-arm statutes allowing them to take jurisdiction only if the person being sued is a resident of that jurisdiction. 
E) Valid laws apply to the internet,and there have been no difficulties in determining what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions. 
A) Every jurisdiction has a different set of laws,and each internet user should conform to the local laws of each nation,state,or province. 
B) Judicial action is allowed only if the person being sued is a resident of that jurisdiction and directly involved. 
C) Canadian courts are willing to find jurisdiction where there is a real and substantial connection between the act complained of and the province. 
D) Many jurisdictions have passed long-arm statutes allowing them to take jurisdiction only if the person being sued is a resident of that jurisdiction. 
E) Valid laws apply to the internet,and there have been no difficulties in determining what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions.

Question 7

An electronic signature provides a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The objective,in Canada,of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)is primarily:

Accepted Answer

A) to define what constitutes a violation of privacy. 
B) to make electronic documents and signatures as binding on parties as written ones. 
C) to restrict internet pornography. 
D) to restrict internet gambling. 
E) to provide a series of remedies for internet commerce retail abuses primarily from "offshore" enterprises. 
A) to define what constitutes a violation of privacy. 
B) to make electronic documents and signatures as binding on parties as written ones. 
C) to restrict internet pornography. 
D) to restrict internet gambling. 
E) to provide a series of remedies for internet commerce retail abuses primarily from "offshore" enterprises.

Question 9

Discuss Bill C-28,Canada's anti-spam legislation,which was passed into law in December 2010.

Accepted Answer

The intent of this Act is to prohibit un

Question 10

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the internet?

Accepted Answer

A) Online communications are governed by the "post-box rule." 
B) No jurisdiction has passed any legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
C) Clicking an "I Accept" button on a website is considered the equivalent of achieving the consensus element of a binding contract. 
D) If the basic requirements of acceptance are not met,an offer accepted by email is binding on both parties. 
E) Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act in effect throughout Canada. 
A) Online communications are governed by the "post-box rule." 
B) No jurisdiction has passed any legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
C) Clicking an "I Accept" button on a website is considered the equivalent of achieving the consensus element of a binding contract. 
D) If the basic requirements of acceptance are not met,an offer accepted by email is binding on both parties. 
E) Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act in effect throughout Canada.

Question 11

Mr.Smith and Sr.Zarza are negotiating an international contract for the sale of wicker furniture.They have agreed that,while they hope there will be no disputes,they want to include terms in the contract that would ensure that any disputes would be resolved favourably with limited time delay and minimal expense.Which of the following set of terms should they include in their contract?

Accepted Answer

A) limited liability,insurance,and mediation of disputes 
B) unlimited liability,insurance,and arbitration of disputes 
C) limited liability,payment in 90 days,and arbitration of disputes 
D) limited liability,insurance,mediation of disputes,and payment in 90 days 
E) limited liability,insurance,and arbitration of disputes 
A) limited liability,insurance,and mediation of disputes 
B) unlimited liability,insurance,and arbitration of disputes 
C) limited liability,payment in 90 days,and arbitration of disputes 
D) limited liability,insurance,mediation of disputes,and payment in 90 days 
E) limited liability,insurance,and arbitration of disputes

Question 12

With respect to the online contracts,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Determining where the contract was formed is important in determining the legality of the contract. 
B) Determining where the contract was formed is not important in determining which jurisdiction's consumer protection legislation applies. 
C) Online contracts do not require all essential elements of a contract,such as consensus,capacity,and legality. 
D) The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
E) Determining where the contract was formed is not important in determining the capacity of the parties to the contract. 
A) Determining where the contract was formed is important in determining the legality of the contract. 
B) Determining where the contract was formed is not important in determining which jurisdiction's consumer protection legislation applies. 
C) Online contracts do not require all essential elements of a contract,such as consensus,capacity,and legality. 
D) The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
E) Determining where the contract was formed is not important in determining the capacity of the parties to the contract.

Question 13

Describe the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Accepted Answer

GATT was an agreement that developed aft

Question 14

Discuss the validity of online transactions,and the related issues that arise in transacting business over the internet.

Accepted Answer

Students should point out that online tr

Question 15

A factor in determining jurisdiction with regards to international transactions is where the contract was formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the concept of cybersquatting.

Accepted Answer

Each domain name is a unique address,giv

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Regulatory steps have been taken to overcome all problems associated with jurisdictional issues. 
B) Judicial action is allowed only if the person being sued is a resident of that jurisdiction. 
C) A major problem is to determine what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions. 
D) Valid laws apply to the internet,and there have been no difficulties in determining what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions. 
E) Determining where an action should be brought has not presented any legal problems. 
A) Regulatory steps have been taken to overcome all problems associated with jurisdictional issues. 
B) Judicial action is allowed only if the person being sued is a resident of that jurisdiction. 
C) A major problem is to determine what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions. 
D) Valid laws apply to the internet,and there have been no difficulties in determining what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions. 
E) Determining where an action should be brought has not presented any legal problems.

Question 18

Electronic commerce consists of:

Accepted Answer

A) the purchase and sale of goods and services at a retail level,but also the goods and services interchanged between businesses. 
B) the laws regulating the internet and internet transactions. 
C) the laws to restrict internet gambling,pornography,and defamatory material. 
D) the digital communication between government agencies. 
E) the laws of what jurisdiction should apply to internet transactions. 
A) the purchase and sale of goods and services at a retail level,but also the goods and services interchanged between businesses. 
B) the laws regulating the internet and internet transactions. 
C) the laws to restrict internet gambling,pornography,and defamatory material. 
D) the digital communication between government agencies. 
E) the laws of what jurisdiction should apply to internet transactions.

Question 19

A Canadian company published an article on the internet defaming an Australian resident.The Australian resident brought action against the Canadian company.With regards to internet jurisdiction,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Since the plaintiff lives in Australia,and the defendant is based in Canada,a third neutral country would be the appropriate jurisdiction. 
B) The Canadian company's appropriate defence would be to point out that it is impossible to know and comply with the laws of every jurisdiction,and therefore it is not liable. 
C) Since the plaintiff lives in Australia,and the harm was done in that country,there is a sufficient connection between the defamation and that country,and the case would be heard in an Australian court. 
D) Since the plaintiff lives in Australia,and the harm was done in that country,there is no connection between the defamation and Canada,and appropriately there is no jurisdiction. 
E) Since the company is Canadian,the most convenient jurisdiction would be the province in which the Canadian company resides. 
A) Since the plaintiff lives in Australia,and the defendant is based in Canada,a third neutral country would be the appropriate jurisdiction. 
B) The Canadian company's appropriate defence would be to point out that it is impossible to know and comply with the laws of every jurisdiction,and therefore it is not liable. 
C) Since the plaintiff lives in Australia,and the harm was done in that country,there is a sufficient connection between the defamation and that country,and the case would be heard in an Australian court. 
D) Since the plaintiff lives in Australia,and the harm was done in that country,there is no connection between the defamation and Canada,and appropriately there is no jurisdiction. 
E) Since the company is Canadian,the most convenient jurisdiction would be the province in which the Canadian company resides.

Question 20

In which of the following ways can Canadian businesses become involved with businesses in different countries?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian businesses can be involved in joint ventures with a business in a foreign country. 
B) Canadian businesses can import or export goods. 
C) Canadian businesses may have licensing agreements of intellectual property with foreign businesses. 
D) Canadian businesses may become involved in providing or acquiring services from other jurisdictions. 
E) All of the above 
A) Canadian businesses can be involved in joint ventures with a business in a foreign country. 
B) Canadian businesses can import or export goods. 
C) Canadian businesses may have licensing agreements of intellectual property with foreign businesses. 
D) Canadian businesses may become involved in providing or acquiring services from other jurisdictions. 
E) All of the above

Which of the following statements regarding cybersquatting is true?

Mandu lives in Toronto and would like to take advantage of a business opportunity to import goods from a company in China.In order to avoid the possibility of a dispute between himself and the foreign company,he should:

Discuss any liability faced by the internet service provider (ISP)in cases where defamatory or other offensive statements are made on the internet.

Why is it often easier to enforce the awards of internationally recognized arbitrators than the judgments of foreign courts?

With regard to internet jurisdiction,which of the following statements is true?

An electronic signature provides a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

The objective,in Canada,of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)is primarily:

Discuss Bill C-28,Canada's anti-spam legislation,which was passed into law in December 2010.

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the internet?

With respect to the online contracts,which of the following statements is true?

Describe the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Discuss the validity of online transactions,and the related issues that arise in transacting business over the internet.

A factor in determining jurisdiction with regards to international transactions is where the contract was formed.

Describe the concept of cybersquatting.

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

Electronic commerce consists of:

A Canadian company published an article on the internet defaming an Australian resident.The Australian resident brought action against the Canadian company.With regards to internet jurisdiction,which of the following statements is true?

In which of the following ways can Canadian businesses become involved with businesses in different countries?

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

Which of the following statements regarding cybersquatting is true?

Mandu lives in Toronto and would like to take advantage of a business opportunity to import goods from a company in China.In order to avoid the possibility of a dispute between himself and the foreign company,he should:

Discuss any liability faced by the internet service provider (ISP)in cases where defamatory or other offensive statements are made on the internet.

Why is it often easier to enforce the awards of internationally recognized arbitrators than the judgments of foreign courts?

With regard to internet jurisdiction,which of the following statements is true?

An electronic signature provides a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

The objective,in Canada,of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)is primarily:

Discuss Bill C-28,Canada's anti-spam legislation,which was passed into law in December 2010.

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the internet?

With respect to the online contracts,which of the following statements is true?

Describe the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Discuss the validity of online transactions,and the related issues that arise in transacting business over the internet.

A factor in determining jurisdiction with regards to international transactions is where the contract was formed.

Describe the concept of cybersquatting.

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

Electronic commerce consists of:

A Canadian company published an article on the internet defaming an Australian resident.The Australian resident brought action against the Canadian company.With regards to internet jurisdiction,which of the following statements is true?

In which of the following ways can Canadian businesses become involved with businesses in different countries?

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