Question36

In order to be copyrighted, generally a work must be original and:

Select one:

a.In written form.

b.Able to be performed.

c.Registered with the government.

d.Fixed in a durable medium.

Question37

The expectation that a citizen of a country can get some kind of resolution to a legal problem is:

Select one:

a.a reasonable expectation in every country.

b.dependent on the country having a strong leader.

c.reasonable if the country has a rule of law.

d.reasonable if the country's political leaders have good ethics.

Question38

Drawbacks to mediation as compared to litigation include all of the following EXCEPT:

Select one:

a.Both parties to mediation must be willing to reach an agreement.

b.It is usually more expensive than going to court.

c.A mediator may not have the expertise or background appropriate to a particular dispute.

d.The mediation is not binding on the parties.

Question39

Misappropriation of a trade secret occurs in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

Select one:

a.If the secret was acquired by reverse engineering.

b.If the secret was acquired by improper means.

c.If the secret was disclosed without permission from the secret's owner.

d.If the secret was used with permission from the secret's owner.

Question41

What is the burden of proof in a civil trial?

Select one:

a.Beyond a reasonable doubt

b.Preponderance of the evidence

c.Without a doubt

d.Reasonable suspicion

Question42

A ___________________ is a less serious criminal offense than a/an ___________________.

Select one:

a.Misdemeanor; infraction

b.Felony; misdemeanor

c.Misdemeanor; felony

d.Felony; infraction

Question43

Some companies have shortened their lengthy codes into a few general provisions called a:

Select one:

a.statement of values.

b.corporate credo.

c.professional code of ethics.

d.compliance program.

Question44

When business people speak of ethics, they are generally speaking about all of the following EXCEPT:

Select one:

a.Avoiding breaking the criminal laws.

b.Avoiding actions that could result in criminal liability.

c.Avoiding getting caught doing something wrong.

d.Avoiding actions that could are bad for the company image.

Question45

Violations of the law are different from violations of social customs in what way?

Select one:

a.Violations of the law carry government-enforced penalties.

b.Violations of the law result in embarrassment.

c.Violations of the law carry negative social consequences.

d.Violations of the law may carry negative professional consequences.

Question46

ADR is often considered attractive to parties to a dispute in comparison to litigation for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Select one:

a.The process of ADR is not public.

b.ADR generally takes less time than litigation.

c.ADR generally costs less than litigation.

d.The decisions reached in ADR are binding.

Question47

Yolanda offers to sell her laptop computer to Zoe for $200; Zoe agrees to pay Yolanda $200 for the laptop; the next day Zoe gives Yolanda $150 and a $50 gift card to a local store in payment. Is Zoe discharged from the contract?

Select one:

a.Probably not, because in this circumstance strict compliance would be reasonable.

b.Probably, because in this circumstance substantial compliance would be reasonable.

c.Probably not, because Yolanda doesn't like the store that the gift card is from.

d.Probably, because Yolanda has gotten the value she bargained for.

Question48

A written employment contract is:

Select one:

a.usually only signed by the employer.

b.generally required for all employees.

c.the best way to establish the terms of employment.

d.a good approach in some employment situations.

Question49

All of the following may be considered white collar crimes EXCEPT:

Select one:

a.Securities fraud.

b.Healthcare fraud.

c.Vandalism.

d.Forgery.

Question50

Benefits of arbitration include all of the following EXCEPT:

Select one:

a.It is usually less expensive than going to court.

b.It is usually faster than going to court.

c.The decision of the arbitrator is never binding.

d.Discovery tends to be much simpler.

Question 51

Which of the following characteristics is generally considered an illegal basis for discrimination?

Select one:

a.Attractiveness

b.Degree of physical fitness

c.Race

d.Use of tobacco