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CPCU 530 LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025
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CPCU 5301. Which of the following statements is true about the doctrine of stare decisis?
A. It allows courts to ignore precedents if they disagree with them.
B. It requires courts to apply legal principles from previous decisions in similar cases.
C. It prevents courts from making new legal rules.
D. It mandates courts to consult legislative bodies before deciding cases.
Answer: B – Stare decisis requires courts to follow precedents established by
previous decisions in similar cases.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?
A. To regulate international trade agreements.
B. To create uniform laws governing commercial transactions across states.
,C. To resolve conflicts between federal and state commercial laws.
D. To establish taxation guidelines for commercial enterprises.
Answer: B – The UCC provides a consistent legal framework for commercial
transactions across different states.
3. Which of the following is an example of an express contract?
A. A contract created by conduct.
B. A contract inferred from the actions of the parties.
C. A contract with clear, written terms agreed upon by the parties.
D. A contract that is imposed by a court to prevent unjust enrichment.
Answer: C – An express contract is one where the terms are explicitly stated, either
orally or in writing.
4. Under the principle of respondeat superior, when is an employer liable for the
actions of its employees?
A. Only when the employee is off duty.
B. Whenever the employee causes harm, regardless of the situation.
C. When the employee is acting within the scope of employment.
D. Only if the employee violates company policy.
Answer: C – Respondeat superior holds an employer liable for the actions of an
employee if they occur within the scope of employment.
5. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a limited liability company (LLC)?
A. Unlimited personal liability for its members.
B. It is taxed as a corporation by default.
C. Members enjoy limited personal liability for the company’s debts.
D. It must have a board of directors similar to a corporation.
Answer: C – In an LLC, members have limited liability for the company’s debts and
obligations.
6. What is the primary difference between a void contract and a voidable contract?
A. A void contract is legally enforceable, while a voidable contract is not.
,B. A void contract is never valid, whereas a voidable contract can be canceled by one
party.
C. A voidable contract requires court approval, while a void contract does not.
D. A void contract can be enforced with mutual consent, while a voidable contract
cannot.
Answer: B – A void contract is not legally enforceable, while a voidable contract is
valid until one party chooses to cancel it.
7. Which of the following best describes consideration in contract law?
A. A promise made by one party without any conditions.
B. Something of value exchanged by parties in a contract.
C. The act of consulting legal counsel before entering into a contract.
D. An offer made during negotiations.
Answer: B – Consideration refers to something of value that is exchanged between
parties in a contract.
8. What is the primary role of an appellate court?
A. To retry cases from the beginning.
B. To review the facts of the case in detail.
C. To review legal errors that may have occurred in the trial court.
D. To hear testimony and examine evidence.
Answer: C – Appellate courts review legal errors made in trial courts rather than
retrying cases or reexamining facts.
9. Which of the following elements must be present for a contract to be legally
enforceable?
A. Offer, acceptance, and mutual intent to be bound.
B. Written documentation, offer, and acceptance.
C. Offer, consideration, and witness testimony.
D. Written agreement, offer, and mutual consent.
Answer: A – A legally enforceable contract requires an offer, acceptance, and mutual
intent to be bound by its terms.
, 10. What is the primary purpose of punitive damages in civil law?
A. To compensate the plaintiff for actual losses.
B. To reimburse the defendant for legal expenses.
C. To punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior.
D. To cover non-economic losses like emotional distress.
Answer: C – Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious
conduct and to deter future misconduct.11. Which of the following would terminate
an offer under contract law?
A. The offeree counteroffers.
B. The offer is accepted with modifications.
C. The offeror passes away before the offer is accepted.
D. The offeree requests clarification of the terms.
Answer: C – If the offeror dies before the offer is accepted, the offer is terminated.
12. Which of the following is a requirement for a valid offer in contract law?
A. The offer must be made in writing.
B. The offer must include a reasonable time frame for acceptance.
C. The offer must show a clear intent to be bound by the terms.
D. The offer must be accompanied by a down payment.
Answer: C – A valid offer must clearly show the intent to be bound by the terms once
accepted.
13. What is the purpose of compensatory damages in a breach of contract case?
A. To punish the breaching party for wrongdoing.
B. To deter future breaches of contract.
C. To place the non-breaching party in the position they would have been in if the
contract was performed.
D. To compensate the non-breaching party for emotional distress.
Answer: C – Compensatory damages aim to put the non-breaching party in the
position they would have been in if the contract had been fulfilled.
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