Question 1

Ivan is the sole proprietor of Voyageur Transport.He operates Voyageur with three small ships that transport supplies by the riverways to northern settlements after spring breakup.Which of the following most likely applies with respect to Ivan's use of the name "Voyageur Transport"?
A) Business name use is subject to more specialized rules for this form of business.
B) To avoid fines and penalties,the business name must be registered.
C) A business name is irrelevant to an owner's ability to sue for business obligations.
D) There are no legal requirements for this form of business organization.

Accepted Answer

Sole proprietors, like Ivan, must register their business name if it differs from their own name to legally operate under that name, avoid fines, and ensure the business is recognized as a separate entity for various purposes, including legal actions and banking.

Question 2

Which of the following characterizes the nature of the debt liability of partners in a partnership?
A) limited liability
B) joint liability
C) proportional limited liability
D) full and complete impunity

Accepted Answer

In a partnership, partners typically have joint liability, meaning they are collectively responsible for the debts and obligations of the partnership.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the relationship of a partner to outsiders of the firm?
A) Partners must act together when dealing with outsiders.
B) Partners cannot bind one another to contracts with outsiders.
C) Partners cannot be agents of the firm.
D) Partners are agents for the firm with the ability to bind the partnership to contracts.

Accepted Answer

Partners are considered agents of the firm and have the authority to bind the partnership to contracts with outsiders, as long as they are acting within the scope of the partnership's business.

Question 4

A court has been asked to resolve a matter involving the disputed interests of partners regarding partnership property and their respective rights and duties in relation to the partnership.Which of the following would immediately provide the court with a basis for a decision?
A) the proportional distribution of the losses
B) the proportional distribution of capital
C) any terms expressed or implied in the partners' agreement
D) any expressed terms set out in the partnership agreement

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is most likely to be indicated by a description that includes,among other things,the option to purchase a partner's interest and the valuation of interests?
A) a partnership agreement clause pertaining to dissolution of partnership
B) a partnership agreement clause pertaining to changes in partnership
C) a clause in a partnership agreement that addresses profit distribution
D) a clause in a partnership agreement that avoids litigation and animosity

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Ellayne manages a busy law practice as a sole practitioner.Which of the following is a major risk of Ellayne's choice of business form?
A) complications arising from the inability to contract for employees
B) adverse affects of illness or incapacity
C) complications arising from the hiring and firing of employees
D) adverse affects of taxation of profits

Accepted Answer

As a sole practitioner, Ellayne's business is heavily dependent on her personal ability to work. If she becomes ill or incapacitated, it could significantly impact her ability to manage her practice and generate income.

Question 7

A business with no partners and no board of directors to report to is typically considered to be independent and positioned to act quickly when required.Which of the following is also typical of this form of business?
A) its limited failure expectancy
B) its limited life expectancy
C) the diversity of profit-sharing plans
D) the complexity involved in its formation

Accepted Answer

Sole proprietorships, which are businesses owned and operated by a single individual with no partners or board of directors, typically have a limited life expectancy. This is because the business is closely tied to the life of the owner, and it may cease to exist or undergo significant changes if the owner retires, passes away, or decides to sell the business.

Question 8

Raven and Dita operate Read4Life,a reading tutor service.They have pooled their resources and are carrying on business together with the hope of turning a profit.In law,how is their business relationship characterized?
A) limited partnership
B) sole proprietors
C) general partnership
D) joint venture

Accepted Answer

Raven and Dita's business relationship is characterized as a general partnership because they are carrying on a business together with the intention of making a profit, without any formal structure like a corporation or limited partnership.

Question 9

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of a limited liability partnership?
A) It is a form of business that is not yet available in Canada.
B) Its partners are shareholders.
C) It is intended to address the concerns of professionals who are not permitted to form corporations.
D) The liability of some of the partners is limited to their capital contribution.

Accepted Answer

A limited liability partnership (LLP) is designed for professionals who cannot form corporations, allowing them to limit their liability while maintaining the flexibility of a partnership.

Question 10

What are the most likely sources of regulation a partnership must be aware of as it conducts its business each day?
A) contract,agency,and corporate law
B) partnership,employment,and application law
C) agency,contract,and partnership law
D) contract,employment,and application law

Accepted Answer

As a partnership, the most likely sources of regulation to be aware of are agency law (which deals with the relationship between the partners), contract law (which governs the partnership agreement and any other contracts entered into), and partnership law (which sets out the requirements and regulations for running a partnership). Employment and application law may also be relevant depending on the nature of the partnership's business, but are not as generally applicable as the other options. Corporate law would not apply to a partnership.

Question 11

Which of the following will result in the termination of a partnership?
A) a change of partnership clause in a partnership agreement
B) the death of a partner
C) a capital contribution clause in a partnership agreement
D) a declaration

Accepted Answer

The death of a partner will typically result in the termination of a partnership, as the deceased partner's share will pass to their beneficiaries or estate. A change of partnership clause or capital contribution clause may result in adjustments to the partnership, but it does not necessarily terminate it. A declaration alone does not provide enough information to determine if a partnership will be terminated.

Question 12

Which of the following would most strongly support Martina's agreement to an allotment of a 25 percent interest in her partnership with Lorenzo and Marcella?
A) It accurately reflects the partners' proportionment of her contributions.
B) It accurately reflects the value of their varied contributions.
C) It doesn't affect their ability to distribute shared profits equally.
D) It doesn't affect their ability to freely define their proportionate profit share.

Accepted Answer

Martina's agreement to an allotment of a 25 percent interest in her partnership with Lorenzo and Marcella would be most strongly supported by the fact that it accurately reflects the value of their varied contributions. This suggests that Martina believes that her contributions are equivalent to 25 percent of the total value of the partnership, which can be a powerful rationale for supporting her decision to accept this allotment. While the other answer choices may also be important considerations in some contexts, they are not as directly relevant to Martina's decision to agree to the allotment.

Question 13

Which of the following is a provision of the Partnership Act in matters relating to Sheps & Shaps Law Offices?
A) The managing partner is the authorized agent of the firm.
B) Each partner is an agent of the firm.
C) Each partnership must designate a managing partner.
D) The partners are the firm's fiduciary agents.

Accepted Answer

The provision of the Partnership Act in matters relating to Sheps & Shaps Law Offices is that each partner is an agent of the firm. The managing partner may have additional authority, but all partners have the power to act on behalf of the partnership in ordinary business matters.

Question 14

What priority must business owners place on the choice of the form of ownership for their business?
A) It is a relevant decision.
B) It is a critical decision.
C) It is a complicated decision.
D) It is a minor decision.

Accepted Answer

Choosing the form of ownership is a critical decision as it affects legal liability, tax obligations, and the ability to raise capital, which are crucial for the business's success and sustainability.

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes the legal requirements for conducting a sole proprietorship?
A) They are subject to the same general legislation as any other business form.
B) Unlike other business forms,they are unregulated.
C) They are governed by sole proprietorship legislation existing in each province.
D) They must be licensed under provincial legislation as sole proprietorships.

Accepted Answer

Sole proprietorships are subject to the same general business laws and regulations as other business forms, such as tax laws and employment laws, but they do not require specific licensing or legislation unique to sole proprietorships.

Question 16

Triston and Quinn jointly own property under a documented agreement.If a dispute arises between the parties,which of the following would immediately alert a lawyer to the possibility of a court concluding a partnership exists?
A) the restriction on ability to share joint liability
B) a concurrent incidental relationship
C) a restriction on unilateral ability to sell
D) the co-ownership of other property

Accepted Answer

A restriction on unilateral ability to sell indicates a level of shared control and mutual agreement typical of partnerships, suggesting a joint business venture rather than mere co-ownership.

Question 17

Which form of a business does not have the capacity to borrow capital in its own right?
A) an unlimited proprietorship
B) a sole proprietorship
C) an unlimited corporation
D) a sole corporation

Accepted Answer

A sole proprietorship does not have a separate legal identity from its owner, so it cannot borrow capital in its own right; the owner must borrow personally.

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes how a partnership comes into existence?
A) The partners must sign a written partnership agreement.
B) The partners must register the partnership.
C) Two or more people carry on business together with a view to profit.
D) Two or more people purchase property together.

Accepted Answer

A partnership is formed when two or more people carry on a business together with the intention of making a profit, regardless of whether there is a written agreement or registration.

Question 19

In what manner are a sole proprietorship and a partnership similar?
A) There is no legislated regulation affecting either.
B) Both require special steps to create.
C) Neither is a legal entity with capacity to contract.
D) Both require regulation of their profit motives.

Accepted Answer

Sole proprietorships and partnerships are similar in that neither is considered a separate legal entity from their owners. This means they cannot enter into contracts or own property in the name of the business itself; instead, these actions are done in the names of the individual owners or partners.

Question 20

Which of the following forms of business organization provides the most control but also the greatest liability risk for the owner?
A) partnership
B) sole proprietorship
C) joint venture
D) corporation

Accepted Answer

A sole proprietorship provides the owner with complete control over the business but also exposes them to unlimited personal liability for business debts and obligations.

Quiz 14: Business Forms and Arrangements

Ivan is the sole proprietor of Voyageur Transport.He operates Voyageur with three small ships that transport supplies by the riverways to northern settlements after spring breakup.Which of the following most likely applies with respect to Ivan's use of the name "Voyageur Transport"?

Which of the following characterizes the nature of the debt liability of partners in a partnership?

Which of the following describes the relationship of a partner to outsiders of the firm?

A court has been asked to resolve a matter involving the disputed interests of partners regarding partnership property and their respective rights and duties in relation to the partnership.Which of the following would immediately provide the court with a basis for a decision?

Which of the following is most likely to be indicated by a description that includes,among other things,the option to purchase a partner's interest and the valuation of interests?

Ellayne manages a busy law practice as a sole practitioner.Which of the following is a major risk of Ellayne's choice of business form?

A business with no partners and no board of directors to report to is typically considered to be independent and positioned to act quickly when required.Which of the following is also typical of this form of business?

Raven and Dita operate Read4Life,a reading tutor service.They have pooled their resources and are carrying on business together with the hope of turning a profit.In law,how is their business relationship characterized?

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of a limited liability partnership?

What are the most likely sources of regulation a partnership must be aware of as it conducts its business each day?

Which of the following will result in the termination of a partnership?

Which of the following would most strongly support Martina's agreement to an allotment of a 25 percent interest in her partnership with Lorenzo and Marcella?

Which of the following is a provision of the Partnership Act in matters relating to Sheps & Shaps Law Offices?

What priority must business owners place on the choice of the form of ownership for their business?

Which of the following statements best describes the legal requirements for conducting a sole proprietorship?

Triston and Quinn jointly own property under a documented agreement.If a dispute arises between the parties,which of the following would immediately alert a lawyer to the possibility of a court concluding a partnership exists?

Which form of a business does not have the capacity to borrow capital in its own right?

Which of the following statements best describes how a partnership comes into existence?

In what manner are a sole proprietorship and a partnership similar?

Which of the following forms of business organization provides the most control but also the greatest liability risk for the owner?