True / False
1. Only one party can have an interest in particular goods at a particular time.
a.
True
b.
False
2. The UCC looks solely upon “title” to determine ownership in goods.
a.
True
b.
False
False
Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
3. Crops are considered identified when they are planted.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
4. Both the buyer and seller may have an insurable interest in the same goods at the same time.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
5. Angela uses fraudulent means to induce Walter to enter a sales contract. Angela obtains a voidable title to the goods.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
6. Regardless of the language of the contract, title to goods passes to the buyer at the time and place at which the seller
physically delivers the goods.
a.
True
b.
False
False
Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
7. You leave your watch with Bryte Jewelers for repair. Bryte could not transfer ownership interests in the watch to a
customer of the jewelry shop without your permission.
a.
True
b.
False
False
Moderate
8. Generally, a contract may include language that limits or alters the damages recoverable for a breach of warranty, as
long as the restrictions are not unconscionable.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
9. If a seller includes an express warranty in the written sales contract, any disclaimer is invalid.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Easy
10. Mark, a power tool salesman, promises Jill, a customer, that the Turbo Power Hedge Trimmer 1000 will easily cut
through bamboo up to 3 inches thick. Mark’s statement constitutes an express warranty if Jill purchases the hedge
trimmer.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
11. A buyer obtains an insurable interest when the goods are identified to the contract.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
False
Moderate
12. In a shipment contract, the risk passes to the buyer when the goods are properly tendered at the destination point.
a.
True
b.
False
False
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
13. A tag attached to a tree in a nursery identifying the tree as a Southern Magnolia creates an express warranty.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
14. Even though a car has an obvious dent in the rear quarter panel, the salesperson tells a potential customer, “This car
has never been in an accident.” The salesperson’s statement creates a valid express warranty.
a.
True
b.
False
False
15. The shipping terms, FOB place of destination, indicate that the seller must deliver the goods at the place named and
bears the expense and risk of shipping.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Multiple Choice
16. The statute of limitations for breach of warranty under the UCC is
a.
one year.
b.
two years.
c.
three years.
d.
four years.
Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Bloom’s: Comprehension
17. The buyer of a product is located in Des Moines, Iowa and the seller is located in Sacramento, California. The contract
specifies F.O.B. Des Moines. What type of contract is this?
a.
A destination contract
b.
A mixed contract
c.
A shipment contract
d.
A carrier contract
18. Ruppart Manufacturing has a contract for the sale of 100 cases of teaching supplies to Teachers Co–op, Inc. Payment
of the order is to be made in installments over the next year. Ruppart Manufacturing keeps a security interest in the cases
sold to assure payment by Teachers Co–op, Inc. When the order is completed, Ruppart ships the order. Legally
a.
both Ruppart and Teachers have an insurable interest in the supplies.
b.
only Ruppart has an insurable interest in the supplies.
c.
only Teachers has an insurable interest in the supplies.
d.
neither Ruppart nor Teachers has an insurable interest in the supplies.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
19. In January, Eddie contracts to sell 100 bushels of soybeans in the fall. This contract
a.
is void. He cannot contract to sell a crop before it is even planted; the goods must be in existence.
b.
is void. The soybeans must be identified to the contract at the time he contracts to sell them.
c.
can be valid; but title to the soybeans cannot pass until the soybeans exist.
d.
can be valid, and title to the soybeans passes when the contract is signed.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
20. Marco Manufacturing contracted to sell Kurtz Industries 3,000 iron clasps. The contract specified: F.O.B. Kurtz
Industries. Upon arrival and inspection, the goods were rejected by Kurtz Industries because they did not conform to the
contract specifications. In transit back to Marco Manufacturing, the common carrier’s truck overturned and completely
destroyed the clasps. Which statement is correct?
a.
Marco may sue Kurtz for the contract price, as risk of loss transferred to Kurtz at the F.O.B. point.
b.
Kurtz will not be liable for the purchase price. The risk of loss had not yet transferred since the goods were
nonconforming.
c.
The loss will be split between the parties upon a 50/50 basis.
d.
The loss will be assigned to the party who could best bear the loss.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
21. A gun manufacturer in Helena, Montana agrees to sell guns and ammunition to the ATF in Washington, D.C. The
terms of the contract specify that the goods are to be shipped “FOB, Chicago.” When does the buyer acquire title and risk
of loss?
a.
When the goods reach Chicago.
b.
When the goods are delivered to the carrier in Montana.
c.
When the goods are tendered in Washington D.C. by the carrier.
d.
When the goods reach Washington D.C.
22. On impulse, you purchase a travel trailer and ask your acquaintance, Max, if you can leave the trailer at the edge of his
restaurant’s parking lot until you can have a concrete pad built to store the trailer on your property. Max agrees. When you
return for the trailer the next week, it is gone and you find out that Max sold it. You can
a.
recover the trailer because Max did not have any ownership interest to pass.
b.
recover, but only if Max bought insurance to cover the trailer while it was on his property.
c.
not recover because you “entrusted” the trailer to Max, who then had a right to sell it.
d.
not recover because Max had only a voidable title to transfer.
Bloom’s: Comprehension
23. Tuan, Inc. contracted to buy 200 monogrammed blankets from Titex, Inc. Before Titex segregated and monogrammed
the blankets, Tuan filed for bankruptcy. Tuan does not own title to the blankets because
a.
Tuan is a merchant.
b.
the blankets were not identified to the contract.
c.
Tuan became bankrupt after the contract was formed.
d.
the goods were specially manufactured.
Bloom’s: Application
24. The term F.O.B.:
a.
can indicate a destination or shipment contract.
b.
stands for “freight on board.”
c.
requires the seller to insure the goods for the buyer’s benefit.
d.
shifts the risk of loss to the buyer when the goods are identified.
Bloom’s: Knowledge
25. Mike sold his car to Beth, who was to pick the car up at Mike’s house and pay for it then. In fact, when Beth arrived
Bloom’s: Application
she discovered Mike’s home and the car destroyed by a fire the night before. The risk of loss falls on
a.
Mike because Beth had not taken possession of the car.
b.
Beth because Mike was ready, willing, and able to tender the car.
c.
Beth because under the UCC, the buyer bears the risk of loss.
d.
Mike, because as a merchant he is responsible for the car.
26. Imogene takes her diamond solitaire ring to Sparkle Jewelry Shop to have the prongs holding the diamond retipped
and have the ring cleaned. The clerk at Sparkle says she will have to leave the ring and that it should be ready in about a
week. When Imogene returns in a week to get her ring, she finds out that the ring has been sold. Which of the following is
true?
a.
Sparkle Jewelry Shop had the power to transfer all of Imogene’s rights in the ring to a good faith buyer in the
ordinary course of business.
b.
This situation was a theft of the ring by Sparkle, and Sparkle must retrieve the ring and return it to Imogene.
c.
The buyer of the ring must return it to Imogene since the buyer did not fully investigate whether Sparkle had
good title to the ring.
d.
Imogene has lost title to her ring and has no recourse since she is responsible for investigating the merchant’s
integrity before leaving her property.
Bloom’s: Application
27. Graham purchased a car and subsequently sold it to Harlow. Harlow paid full value for the car and had no reason to
know that Graham had stolen the car and did not own the title. Which of the following best describes this situation?
a.
Graham had good title and Harlow gets good title.
b.
Graham had good title and Harlow gets a voidable title.
c.
Graham had void title and Harlow gets void title.
d.
Graham had void title and Harlow gets good title.
Bloom’s: Application
28. A contract that requires a seller to deliver goods to the carrier is a
a.
destination contract.
b.
shipment contract.
c.
C.I.F. contract.
d.
C.O.D. contract.
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Bloom’s: Application
29. Which of the following statements could most likely create an express warranty?
a.
“This is the best car available in town.”
b.
“This motorcycle will double in value in the next ten years.”
c.
“These tires have 10,000 miles on them.”
d.
“This antique is quite a bargain.”
30. Which of the following warranties provides that the goods will be useable for the ordinary purposes for which they are
used?
a.
Disclaimer
b.
Fitness for a particular purpose
c.
Merchantability
d.
Title
Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
31. A sales representative at Oxtren, Inc. orally told the purchasing agent at Wety, Inc. that its industrial saw is
exceptional. Which statement is correct concerning the claim that the saw is exceptional?
a.
The claim is an express warranty.
b.
The claim is an implied warranty of merchantability.
c.
The claim is not a warranty because it is not in writing.
d.
The claim is not a warranty because it is sales puffery.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
32. Crytrin Manufacturing, Inc. contracted with Molfrey, Inc. to manufacture three large pieces of equipment. The
contract contained a clause stating that Crytrin agreed to repair or replace any defective equipment, but that was the only
remedy Molfry would have. This clause
a.
is an effective disclaimer.
b.
will not keep Molfry from obtaining consequential damages since, under the UCC, consequential damages
cannot be excluded.
c.
is a limitation of remedy clause, which limits or excludes normal remedies permitted under the UCC.
d.
limits any express warranties made by Crytrin.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
33. Tu-thumbs buys a used paint sprayer from the local paint store. The sprayer had a large sign on it which said “AS IS.”
The dealer made no promises or statements concerning the performance of the paint sprayer. When Tu-thumbs attempts to
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
spray paint his house, the trigger on the sprayer sticks in the “on” position and before Tu-thumbs can pull the electrical
cord to cut the power, paint is sprayed all over his prize Borzoi dog that is scheduled to be shown in a dog show the next
day. Tu-thumbs sues the dealership. Who wins?
a.
Dealer wins; there were no express warranties and all implied warranties have been successfully disclaimed.
b.
Tu-thumbs wins; he can recover on the basis of express warranties.
c.
Tu-thumbs wins; he can recover on the basis of the implied warranty of merchantability because the word
“merchantability” was not used in the disclaimer.
d.
Dealer wins; even though there were implied warranties, the damage to the dog could not have been foreseen.
34. Bill is injured when his new motorcycle speeds out of control because of a defective part. In most jurisdictions, Bill
a.
can sue the motorcycle manufacturer even though he does not have privity.
b.
cannot sue the motorcycle manufacturer because his injuries are personal injuries as opposed to economic loss.
c.
cannot sue the motorcycle manufacturer because the law requires arbitration.
d.
cannot sue the motorcycle manufacturer because there is no privity of contract.
Bloom’s: Comprehension
35. Mason bought a rotisserie in preparation for a party he was planning. When he put a chicken on the rotisserie, it would
not rotate, but stayed in one position where it burned the chicken on one side and left it raw on the other. When he
returned the rotisserie to the store, the salesperson disclaimed any responsibility because he had never told Mason the
rotisserie would rotate the food as it cooked. Does Mason have any recourse?
a.
No, the salesperson did not make any express warranties.
b.
Yes, the salesperson made an express warranty just by selling the goods.
c.
Yes, although the salesperson did not make any express warranties, the UCC imposes an express warranty on
the sale.
d.
Yes, although the salesperson did not make any express warranties, the UCC imposes an implied warranty of
merchantability under which the rotisserie is guaranteed to be fit for the ordinary purposes for which it is used.
Bloom’s: Application
36. Which of the following is NOT guaranteed under an implied warranty?
a.
The goods are free of hidden security interests.
b.
The goods are free of a rightful claim of copyright, patent, or trademark infringement.
c.
The goods are merchantable.
d.
The goods may be returned for a refund or replaced in the event of any defect.
Bloom’s: Comprehension
Bloom’s: Application
37. In a breach of warranty case, the buyer must
a.
notify the seller of defects within a reasonable time.
b.
bring any lawsuit no later than three years after the defect was discovered.
c.
extend the statute of limitations in writing rather than orally if they choose to allow a longer time for bringing
suit.
d.
notify the seller of defects within six months of their discovery or they cannot bring a lawsuit.
38. Alice’s Aspirin Inc., produces and packages aspirin for sale to retail stores. Bob buys a bottle of Alice’s aspirin at
Dahl’s Food Stores. Two days later Bob takes two aspirin and within minutes, becomes very ill and is rushed to the
hospital, where it is found that a defect in the aspirin caused the reaction. Which of the following is correct?
a.
Bob can sue both Alice’s Aspirin Inc. and Dahl’s because he suffered personal injury due to the defective
product.
b.
Bob cannot sue anyone because he assumed the risk of taking the aspirin.
c.
Bob cannot sue anyone because he is not in privity with Dahl’s or Alice’s.
d.
Bob can sue but will not be able to recover consequential damages for his medical expenses.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Application
39. Which of the following would be a breach of the implied warranty of merchantability?
a.
A knife that cuts its user when slicing a bagel
b.
A radio that does not pick up FM signals
c.
A match that burns a spot in the carpet when accidentally dropped
d.
A watch that does not keep accurate time after getting wet
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
Essay
40. Garden World orders 120 hand cultivators from Green Thumb, Inc. When the cultivators arrive, they seem fine, so
Garden World accepts them. As the stock person is putting the cultivators on display, she notices that the tines are loose
on all the cultivators. Garden World returns the cultivators to Green Thumb, but they are lost when the delivery truck slips
on an oily spot in the road and drives into a nearby lake. Discuss who bears the risk of loss for the shipment.
extent the buyer’s insurance will not cover the loss. If Garden World’s insurance does not cover the loss,
Green Thumb must bear the loss.
Challenging
Bloom’s: Analysis
41. Discuss the concept of insurable interest. Indicate the difference between a buyer’s and a seller’s insurable interest.
Moderate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
42. Baker Furniture sold 50 living room sets to King’s Department Store. The parties did not agree on passage of title, but
the delivery term was F.O.B. place of shipment. Discuss title and risk of loss regarding the furniture.
43. Explain the concept and significance of identification of goods. Discuss how identification takes place.
44. Inez contracted with Filippo Furnaces Co. for the installation of a new furnace. Inez selected the furnace she wanted,
accepting no suggestions from Filippo Furnaces’ heating engineer. The furnace operated fine, but it did not heat the entire
house. The size of the blower on the furnace was too small to accommodate the third floor of the house. Inez sued Filippo
Furnaces Co. for the breach of the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. What result?
45. A common problem in cases of express warranty is being able to separate statements that create express warranties
from statements that do not. Discuss what type of statements create an express warranty and four indications that a
statement is likely to create an express warranty.
