1350 BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS 6.

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BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS

• Question 1

How many people must have heard or read a statement for there to be publication for purposes of defamation?

a. one

b. at least two

c. there must be widespread community knowledge

d. it must be heard simultaneously by at least two people

• Question 2

Contract interference:

a. requires involvement by more than one third party.

b. requires proof of intent to interfere.

c. is a federal crime.

d. requires proof of misappropriation.

• Question 3

A retail store:

a. has no duty to protect customers from criminal conduct by third parties.

b. owes its customers duties as licensees.

c. owes its customers duties as invitees.

d. need not protect its customers against problems it has knowledge of.

• Question 4

Jane Erroll has applied for a position with Lakes Distribution Company. When Jane arrives for her interview she is asked several questions about events and photos that were posted on her Facebook page. Jane has an open setting on her Facebook page so that it is publicly available. Jane apparently did not provide sufficient explanations for what was posted on her Facebook page and does not get the job despite being qualified for the position. Which of the following statements is correct about Jane’s experience?

a. The employer’s conduct violated federal law.

b. As long as the employer looked at all the job candidates’ Facebook pages, the employer has not violated any federal laws.

c. Jane must give her consent before the employer can look at her Facebook page.

d. The employer has violated the Stored Communications Act.

• Question 5

The COPPA act:

a. Applies to only retailers selling online.

b. Applies only to interstate businesses.

c. Applies to websites that collect information from children.

d. Applies to websites that have pornography posted.