1. In Puerto Rico, identity theft is not a crime, nor cyberbullying or cyberstalking.

Group of answer choices

a. False, they are all crimes in Puerto Rico.

b. True, cyberstalking is not a crime in Puerto Rico.

c. Partially true, because they are all considered crimes, ones under the Penal Code of Puerto Rico and others under Federal laws.

2. When the neighbor's cat entered my yard and ate a lizard, which was my children's pet, I could poison the cat because the cat was on my property and caused irreparable damage and suffering to the family. What, if any, would be the responsibility of the neighbor and that of the owner of the lizard?

Group of answer choices

a. Both must answer for the damages caused.

b. The owner of the cat answers for the lizard.

c. The neighbor who poisons the cat answers.

d. The neighbor who poisons the cat does not answer.

3. Does the manager of a business that does not comply with the rules to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic incur in negligence, therefore being responsible for the potential damages to the employees by forcing them to work in those conditions? Is the manager also responsible for the customers and suppliers who visit the business?

Group of answer choices

a. Yes, the manager is responsible for everyone.

b. No, the manager is not responsible.

c. The owner answers for the manager's decision.

d. There is personal and vicarious responsibility.

4. Ndir was born with developmental defects because when the mother gave birth, the hospital/doctors failed to take proper precautions during childbirth. Six years later, Ndir still needs constant attention as he cannot speak, walk, or feed. Ndir's mom can sue the hospital/doctors and her gynecologist due to negligence for $5m claiming damages, suffering, and mental anguish for Ndir and herself, in addition to past, present and future medical expenses.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

c. It depends

5. Prevision is an essential element of crime. / La capacidad de previsin es un elemento esencial de los delitos.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

6. Does the manager of a business that does not anticipate potential damages to employees incur in negligence by forcing them to work when a hurricane warning has been issued? Does it apply to the Hurricane Maria scenario?

Group of answer choices

a. It could, but it does not apply to Maria due to its catastrophic nature.

b. Yes, it was anticipatable.

c. No, it was not anticipatable.

d. It should always apply to preserve lives.

e. It does not apply because it is important that the business keeps operating.

7. Home invasion through electronic surveillance is a crime that affects the person in their intimacy and privacy. This offence includes intercepting communications by computer.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

c. Partially true

8. The criminal procedural rights recognized by the Constitution are applicable to every accused person from the beginning of the investigation process until the end of the trial.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

c. Partly true because it excludes the sentencing stage.

9. Plag iarism is a crime that consists of hijacking other people's ideas.

Group of answer choices

a. Common definition of pla giarism as a crime.

b. It is not a crime; it is just a problem of intellectual honesty.

c. True, the Penal Code of Puerto Rico defines it as a crime.

d. False, the Penal Code of Puerto Rico does not define it as a crime.

e. True, there is Federal legislation applicable to Puerto Rico that defines it as a crime.

f. False, there is no Federal legislation applicable to Puerto Rico that defines it as a crime.

10. Given the multiple scenarios of terrorism in the United States, as well as the attempts in Puerto Rico, limiting or eliminating the right to bear arms and the right to bail should be considered.

Group of answer choices

a. I agree because those rights only benefit criminals.

b. I disagree because they affect the fundamental right to freedom.

c. Partially agree, the right to bear arms should be limited and the trafficking of arms that are not for defense, sport, or hunting should be controlled.

d. Partially agree because the right to bail should not be limited or eliminated.

11. Linda posts on Facebook comments about her neighbor (Daly) accusing her of being a thief and an immoral person because she does not pay the HOA fee. In addition, she infers that with that behavior Daly possibly does not pay her income tax return either. Daly decides she is going to sue Linda for defamation.

Group of answer choices

a. Daly can sue Linda for saying false things.

b. Daly cannot sue Linda because what she says is true.

c. If Daly sues, she has to prove that what Linda says is not true.

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

12. When more than one person owns a property jointly, they share equally in all rights and benefits, as well as obligations on that common property.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

c. Partially true, participation may be proportional.

13. The government may acquire private property through an eminent domain, provided it complies with due process of law and provides reasonable compensation. Another form that the Government can acquire is through acquisitive prescription or taking.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

c. Partially true, the concept of "taking" is form Common Law and does not apply to Puerto Rico.

14. Property rights can be classified as real rights (immovable property), personal property (movable property), and intangible intellectual and industrial property (intellectual property).

Group of answer choices

a. True, they are all property types.

b. False, intellectual property is not a type of property

c. Partially true because intellectual property is movable property.

15. The Government of Puerto Rico is interested in protecting the coast and beach in Joyuda because waves and swells are severely affecting it. For this, the Government decides to use about 10 miles on the coast to build a boardwalk and prepare the beach for beachgoers. The project affects residents and merchants of the area since some have constructions on the shore. Can the Government conduct the project?

Group of answer choices

a. Yes, the Government can, and should, to prevent harm and protect lives.

b. Yes, the Government should, but cannot unless it buys from the owners

c. To conduct the project, the Government has to expropriate and comply with the procedures that guarantee the private enjoyment of the property.

d. Government should take advantage of the destruction of Hurricane Maria to get people out of the area and protect the right of public access to beaches.

16. An abandoned property has no owner as its owner(s) decided to stop exercising their rights and duties over it. Because it is abandoned, it can be legally occupied.

Group of answer choices

a. I agree, whoever occupies it for a while and makes improvements to it acquires the right of ownership.

b. It is not possible because for someone to acquire it there must be a bona fide occupation for more than 30 years.

c. The acquisitive prescription would be given after an uninterrupted occupation for 30 years or more.

d. I do not agree because a property, although abandoned, has an owner and the mere occupation does not establish the transfer by occupation.

17. A property (real estate) can be ceded through a lease or agreement. However, this does not apply to movable property because it is expendable.

Group of answer choices

a. True

b. False

c. Partially true because not all movable property is expendable.

18. For the design of a personal web page that includes a slogan and logo, my exercise routines, vegetarian recipes and a blog, the best protection is (select no more than 3):

Group of answer choices

1. Patent

2. Copyright

3. Trade name

4. Trademark

5. Business secret

6. Domain registration

7. All of the above

8. None of the above

19. An innovative process to manufacture a product can be protected by (select no more than three):

Group of answer choices

1. Patent

2. Copyright

3. Tradeservice

4. Trade secret

5. Trademark

6. Trade dress

7. All of the above

8. None of the above