Question 1 (1 point)

Arbitration and mediation are typically more expensive than litigation.

• a. True
• b. False

The musician Vanilla Ice sampled the bassline of the song "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie. He did this without consent, license, or credit to Queen or Bowie. He initially claimed that the two melodies were different because he added an additional note. Although the case was settled out of court, what law did Vanilla Ice violate?

• a. patent
• b. contract
• c. trademark
• d. copyright

In March 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1070 into law, stating that as of July 1, 2020 motorists are prohibited from holding or using a cell phone while driving unless they use hands-free technology. What type of law does this represent?

• a. common law
• b. statutory law
• c. code law
• d. civil law

Question 4 (1 point)

What legal aspect was created to protect words, phrases, symbols, or sounds that distinguish goods and services from those that are manufactured and sold by others?

• a. copyright
• b. patent
• c. trademark
• d. brand name

What legal device was created to protect the reputation of a company's services or goods?

• a. patent
• b. brand name
• c. copyright
• d. trademark

Question 6 (1 point) With respect to a contract, what does the term "consideration" mean?

a. Something of value must be exchanged between the parties. b. The terms of the contract are enforceable. c. Both parties agree to be considerate to one another. d. One party offers valid terms, and the other party accepts those terms.

Question 7 (1 point) Janika fell in a supermarket because a freezer case leaked, and the floor was wet. She sued the supermarket, and the supermarket was ordered to pay damages to Janika along with the costs of her medical care. What type of liability did the supermarket incur?

a. strict liability b. product liability c. liability for debt, loss, and injury d. contingent liability

Question 8 (1 point) Which system of law is a complete set of rules enacted as a single written system or code?

a. civil law b. common law c. statutory law d. administrative law

Question 9 (1 point) What area of law protects the sale of a home?

a. criminal law b. contract law c. statutory law d. common law

Question 10 (1 point) What type of patent is granted to an inventor who invents a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture?

a. copyright b. utility patent c. design patent d. trademark

Question 11 (1 point) Which area of law protects the original works of authors, like a movie script?

a. trademark b. copyright c. patent d. contract

Question 12 (1 point) Under which type of law would a dispute concerning copyrights be addressed?

a. civil law b. common law c. statutory law d. contract law

Question 13 (1 point) What type of liability exists when a defendant is liable for committing an action, regardless of what their intent was when committing the action?

a. contingent liability b. liability for debt, loss and injury c. strict liability d. conditional liability

Question 14 (1 point) In what type of legal system are judges obliged to make their rulings consistent with previous judicial decisions on the same subject?

a. code law b. civil law c. statutory law d. common law

Question 15 (1 point) A contract that Is signed under duress would be considered which of the following?

a. valid b. void c. unenforceable d. voidable English