Bar Exam Contracts & Sales 1

Question 1

What is the purpose of a contract in business transactions?

Accepted Answer

To legally bind parties to their agreed terms.

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To create an informal agreement.

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To allow one party to benefit more than the other.

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To enforce unethical business practices.

Question 2

What is a breach of contract?

Accepted Answer

When one party fails to fulfill their contract obligations without justification.

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When the contract is terminated by one party.

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When the contract is signed.

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When both parties agree to cancel the contract.

Question 3

What is an enforceable contract?

Accepted Answer

A legally valid contract with mutual consent and consideration.

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Any contract written on paper.

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An agreement made under duress.

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A verbal agreement.

Question 4

What is an example of consideration in a contract?

Accepted Answer

The promise to do something or refrain from doing something.

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Only money.

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A promise to meet the other party’s expectations.

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A signed agreement.

Question 5

What is the difference between a contract for goods and a contract for services?

Accepted Answer

Contracts for goods are for physical items, and contracts for services involve tasks.

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Contracts for goods involve services.

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Contracts for services only involve tangible items.

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There is no difference.

Question 6

What is the legal term for canceling a contract?

Accepted Answer

Rescission.

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Amendment.

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Termination.

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Ratification.

Question 7

What is the Statute of Frauds?

Accepted Answer

A law requiring certain contracts to be written to be enforceable.

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A law that applies only to verbal contracts.

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A requirement for contracts to be signed by both parties.

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A law that eliminates contract disputes.

Question 8

What is an example of a condition precedent in a contract?

Accepted Answer

A condition that must be met before the contract becomes effective.

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A promise to perform a task immediately.

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An agreement to delay the contract until a later time.

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A condition that occurs after the contract is executed.

Question 9

What is the legal effect of a contract being void?

Accepted Answer

It is legally unenforceable.

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It can still be enforced in court.

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It becomes valid after a certain period.

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It is automatically amended.