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164. The Environmental Protection Agency is an example of a(n):
165. The
Griggs v. Duke Power Company
(1971) case established a precedent on the need to
use job-related tests in employment practices. Similar court cases have been decided based on
this decision. This is an example of:
166. Sunland's mayor has just signed legislation requiring fire sprinklers in every public school.
This is an example of:
167. Which of the following holds a company liable for negligence in the production, design,
sale, or use of products the firm markets?
168. Which of the following holds a company liable for damages caused by a defective product
even if the firm was unaware of the defect at the time of sale?
169. A(n) __________ tort is a willful act that results in injury.
170. When a person's or company's behavior causes unintentional harm or injury to others
they are said to be __________ in tort law.
171. The remedy for a tort is:
172. When McDonald's lost a lawsuit to a person severely burned by hot coffee McDonald's
was found to be guilty of:
173. Under the doctrine of strict product liability, a manufacturer can be held liable:
174. Warren Tee was injured using a hair dryer manufactured by the Whoopee Electrical
Products Company. Warren has contacted a lawyer because he feels that Whoopee is
responsible for his injury based on the legal principle of:
175. The City of New Orleans filed suit against certain gun manufacturers for financial
payments to cover the costs of police work and medical care as a result of gun violence. This suit
was based on the legal principle of:
176. In 1978, a 13-year-old boy was severely burned in a rear-end collision involving a Ford
Pinto. The case went to court and Ford was ordered to pay $125 million in punitive damages
based on the legal principle of:
177. We count on companies to provide us with safe products, and to provide us with full
disclosure if they are using potentially harmful chemicals in the production and distribution of
their products. Under _____________, if in a court of law it is proven that a well-known fast food
chain is using a potentially harmful chemical in the preparation of their French fries, the company
is likely to be required to disclose information on this process to its customers.
178. A patent gives inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for:
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179. Which of the following protects the original work of authors and artists (i.e., their books,
photos, or cartoons)?
180. The Nike Swoosh and the Golden Arches of McDonald's are examples of a:
181. Who owns the copyright of a cartoon character created by an employee of a firm as part
of their normal job responsibilities?
182. About __________ percent of patent applications are approved.
183. A(n) __________ patent refers to the situation when some inventors intentionally delay a
patent application because they expect others to develop similar products or technology.
184. The intent of a patent is to:
185. Which of the following is true of a copyright?
186. Without the permission of the inventor, Cheatum Automobile Manufacturing copied the
engine design of an innovative competitor. Cheatum is guilty of:
187. Michael opened a new bakery. He had always admired the cute, friendly face of the
Pillsbury Doughboy so as a tribute to Pillsbury, he decided to use it as his company's logo. Not
long after Pillsbury sued him for:
188. Which of the following was designed to simplify and standardize the laws affecting
businesses involved in interstate trade?
189. The warranty you receive in the box with your new Bluray is a(n):
190. A(n) _________ guarantees that the product you buy will conform to the customary
standards of the trade/industry.
191. __________ instruments are forms of commercial paper that are transferable among
businesses and individuals that represent a promise to pay a specified amount.
192. A warranty guarantees that:
193. Which of the following is a requirement for commercial paper to be considered a
negotiable instrument? It must:
194. You verbally promise to pay your sister tomorrow the $25 that you owe her. This promise
however, is not a negotiable instrument because:
195. A software development firm based in Florida and conducting business in Texas is unsure
about the differences in state laws regarding business transactions. What body of laws
standardizes interstate business regulations?
196. Which of the following describes the requirement that both parties in a legally binding
contract must give something of value?
197. Which of the following would cause a contract to be void?
198. A(n) __________ occurs when one party fails to follow the terms of a contract.
199. A __________ is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.
200. Which of the following is a condition required for a legally binding contract?
