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Which of the following is true of a limited liability company (LLC) ?


A) It is not always subject to double taxation.
B) It is relatively difficult to set up and tough to maintain once started.
C) It does not have the option of single taxation.
D) It cannot have more than one owner.

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The dissolution of a corporate form,making it back into a sole proprietorship or general partnership,if the court finds that the owner carelessly mixed up personal and business assets or finances is known as:


A) piercing the veil.
B) adverse possession.
C) nonfeasance.
D) easement.

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Someone who uses intellectual property without the permission of the owner is referred to as a(n) :


A) infringer.
B) arbitrator.
C) defaulter.
D) retainer.

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Which of the following is a formal dispute resolution method that operates using the court system,typically with a lawyer representing each party?


A) Litigation
B) Arbitration
C) Mediation
D) Possession

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Which of the following forms of business requires no government permission to set up?


A) Limited partnerships
B) C Corporation
C) Professional corporation
D) Sole proprietorship

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_____ are an important source of information for start-ups.They compile legal information for their members,including laws particularly applicable to certain types of businesses in various jurisdictions and proposals for changing the laws that affect an industry.


A) Academic journals
B) Magazines
C) News channels
D) Trade associations

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Exclusive rights given to the creator of a literary or artistic work to make use of that work is called a:


A) trade secret.
B) copyright.
C) trademark.
D) patent.

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There are two basic categories of information available to small business owners: legal and commercial.

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Brendon wants to sue Fitness Ace,a leading provider of fitness equipments,for negligence.He approaches Arthur Bailey Group,a law firm,which has good experience in handling product liability claims for victims of exercise equipment failure.Which of the following would be true if the attorney charges Brendon in the form of flat fees?


A) The attorney would charge Brendon on an hourly basis.
B) The attorney would charge separately for consultation and paperwork.
C) The attorney would take a percentage of Brendon's recovery as his or her fee.
D) The attorney would take monthly fee and additional fees if circumstances change.

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A(n) _____ refers to a part of a contract in which a party to the contract states that he or she will not be responsible for certain actions.


A) noncompete clause
B) exculpatory clause
C) hold harmless clause
D) power of sale clause

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Which among the following steps in a negotiation process is considered to be the most difficult?


A) Prepare
B) Position
C) Propose
D) Pounce

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Which of the following forms of business faces double taxation?


A) S Corporation
B) Professional corporation
C) Corporation
D) Limited liability companies

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Which of the following is true regarding a small-claims court?


A) These courts will only accept cases where the stakes are as large as $50,000 or above.
B) Most of these courts are designed so that ordinary citizens can bring their cases in.
C) This legal option is only available to entrepreneurs who can afford an attorney.
D) These courts are the only recourse for small business owners for litigation.

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A(n) _____ refers to a contract among LLC members outlining how the LLC will conduct itself.


A) operating agreement
B) mission statement
C) charter
D) articles of incorporation

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In a C corporation and S corporation,the IRS expects the owner to pay himself or herself a salary that is roughly at market rates.

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_____ is a dispute resolution process held instead of court cases in which both sides present their case to a legal professional.


A) Litigation
B) Arbitration
C) Mediation
D) Piercing the veil

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Small-claims courts work only when a person or firms are owed money that can be proved and have exhausted other procedures like calls and letters to the customer.

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A trade secret is not created by the government.

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Which of the following forms of business is the easiest to set up?


A) A limited liability company
B) A corporation
C) An S corporation
D) A general partnership

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A person or other entity filing a lawsuit is known as _____.


A) plaintiff
B) defendant
C) sole proprietor
D) retainer

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