Chapter 30 Assessment Answers
Matching Key Terms
1. b 4. e
True/False Quiz
6. F 14. T
7. T 15. F
Discussion Questions
21. The Securities Act of 1933 covers the sale of securities (stock, bonds, and other forms of
22. Delivery of information must be substantially equivalent to what the prospective investors
23. The FTC can issue a cease-and-desist order; order an affirmative disclosure; require corrective
24. ISPs should adopt and reasonably implement a policy of terminating in appropriate
25. Electronic signatures are not valid for wills, codicils, and related testamentary documents;
Thinking Critically About the Law
27. The law could require that specific disclosures be made to potential investors and that these
28. The FTC can never be absolutely certain that all Web-based advertising is truthful; however,
29. Contracts on the Web are frequently several pages long, requiring that the user click numerous
30. Establishing the identity of the computer user can be accomplished by the use of a digital
31. On the one hand, owners of copyrighted material ought to have absolute control over how and
Case Questions
32a. N
33a. Y
34a. Y
Case Analysis
35. Principle of law: Touting occurs when an investor who owns shares of a company’s stock posts
36. Principle of law: Ads placed on Web pages are required to meet the same standards as ads
37. Principle of law: While the issue is far from settled, several court cases have held that
38. Principle of law: The rules relating to contracts of adhesion apply to contracts made in
Legal Research
39. Students should demonstrate that they are able to note how offers and acceptances are made,
40. Web sites that offer products and services for sale could use terms such as “I agree,” “Yes,” “I
BONUS ACTIVITIES
Ask each student to research an organization of their choice that handles international