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1True or false: In this country, use of social media by jurors is generally encouraged by others
- AFalse
- BTrue
2Chaya, a single woman, bought second row tickets for a Katie Perry concert. During the event a bully with tickets in the balcony approached Chaya and directed her to give him her seat. She refused and he hit her, causing a broken nose. What tort has he committed?
- ABattery
- BAssault
- CConversion
3If Chaya tells her friends about the incident, stating that the other concert-goer hit her, will she be liable for defamation?
- AYes
- BNo
4Would Chaya be able to collect damages for loss of consortium?
- AYes
- BNo
5Geraldo was running towards Mandy with a knife pointed at her yelling, "I am going to kill you." She pulled a gun and shot him, causing serious physical injury. Which of the following is true?
- AMandy has the defense of self-defense.
- BMandy has the defense of truth
- CTwo of the above
6Which of the following best describes the tort of invasion of privacy?
- AUsing someone's name or picture for a business purpose without the person's written permission
- BTrespassing on someones property.
- CTaking personal property owned by another person such as a book bag or pocket book.
7In a TV ad, Ever ready Battery claimed that Wegmans batteries last only one-half the time Ever ready batteries last. Ever Ready has documentation to prove its claim. Which of the following is true?
- AEverready will be liable for defamation.
- BEverready will be liable for disparagement of product.
- CNone of the above.
8Which of the following is not an element of an action for negligence?
- AProximate Cause
- BInjury
- CIntentional conduct
- DBreach of Duty
9By contract, the super Cleaning company is obligated to clean the Maximum Hotel for a year in exchange for an agreed price. The Borax Cleaning Company, knowing of the contract, made an offer to the hotel to do the cleaning for a lower price, effective immediately. The hotel accepted and broke its contract with Super. Which of the following is true?
- ASuper had committed the tort of interference with contractual relations.
- BBorax has committed the tort of interference with contractual relations
10New York has a statute that requires that steps be a certain height and width. A restaurant with an entrance way containing four steps built the two steps two inches higher than the mandated height. A customer who is injured on the steps might sue using which of the following doctrines?
- AAttractive nuisance
- BNegligence per say
- CAssumption of risk
11The manager on duty at a department store was preoccupied with a staff situation and was unable to make an inspection of the premises. A customer who was running through the men's department slipped on spilled coke that had been there for several hours. The jury determined that the man was 40% responsible and the store was 60% responsible. Which of the following is true.
- AThe man will lose the lawsuit.
- BThe man will win the lawsuit and can collect all of his loss
- CThe man will win the lawsuit and can collect 40% of his loss
- DThe man will win the lawsuit and can collect 60%of his loss
12Jasmine plays third base on a baseball team. She is hit in the face by a ball thrown to her by an outfielder. Which of the following doctrines would apply if she sued the outfielder for her injuries?
- AComparative Negligence
- BAttractive Nuisance
- CAssumption of Risk
- DDram Shop Laws
13Which of the following best describes a copy a copyright?
- AA distinctive name, logo or device that identifies a products manufacturer.
- BThe exclusive right to use and copy a technological advancement.
- CThe exclusive right to use and copy artwork
- DInformation that is valuable to a company and maintained as confidential.
14How long does a trademark last?
- A20 years
- BAs long as it is used by the owner
- CThe life of the author plus 99 years
15What does "infringement" mean?
- ANegligence
- BDefamation
- CUse of another's copyright, trademark or patent without permission
- DIt is a generic term
16Which of the following cannot be the subject of a copyright?
- ASoftware
- BA technological advancement
- CArt
- DMusic
- ELiterature
17Sylvester owns a nightclub. He has purchased a license to use a copyrighted music in his establishment. If he hires a band to play music and the music is copyrighted by musicians other than those in the band Sylvester hired, will Sylvester be violating the copyright laws?
- AYes
- BNo
18Which of the following outlaws use of anti-encryption software?
- AThe Copyright Act
- BThe No Electronic Theft Act
- CThe Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- DPatent Law
19Which best describes the Berne Convention?
- AIt is an international treaty that expands copyright protection abroad
- BIt is a treaty between the US and Canada that expands patent protection between the two countries
- CIt is the law that prohibits disclosure of trade secrets
20Which of the following is an element of a crime?
- AWrongful Act & Mens Rea
- BAccomplice
- Cmotive
- DTwo of the above
- EAll of the above
21What factors will a judge consider when sentencing a defendant?
- AThe impact of the crime on the victim
- BThe Criminal record of the defendant
- CThe age, family circumstances, and job of the defendant
- DWhether or not the defendant has a drug or alcohol addiction
- EAll of the above
22Which of the following is TRUE about a grand jury?
- AIt sometimes issues an indictment
- BIt determines guilt or innocence
- CIt consists of 18 people
- DThe attorneys voire dire potential grand jury members
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