NYLE STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
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What is Article II of the State Administrative Procedure Act? (pg. 6) - ANS Prior to the
adoption of a rule, an agency must submit notice of the proposed rule to the Secretary of State
for publication in the state register and afford the public an opportunity to submit written
comments on the proposed rule.
What is Article III of the State Administrative Procedure Act? (pg. 7) - ANS An adjudicatory
proceeding is defined as any activity other than rule-making or employee discipline, in which a
determination is required by law to be made only on the record and after a hearing. The agency
must provide a party with a hearing on the record before an impartial officer having the power
to administer oaths and issue subpoenas. The final determination must be in writing and
include findings of fact and the reason for the decision.
What are the administrative due process requirements? (pg. 7) - ANS The due process
required in an administrative proceeding for a charge of misconduct is that the charge need
only be reasonably specific, in light of all relevant circumstances, to apprise the party whose
rights are being determined of charges against him or her and to allow for the preparation of an
adequate defense.
What are administrative subpoenas? (pg. 8) - ANS In order for an impartial officer to issue an
administrative subpoena, the agency must make a preliminary showing that the information
sought in the subpoena is reasonably related to the subject of inquiry and that there is some
basis for inquisitorial action.
What is administrative standing? (pg. 8) - ANS An administrative proceeding is subject to
judicial review when a party has suffered an unfavorable administrative decision. The party
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,must show (1) some harmful effect (economic or non-economic) and (2) that the interest sought
to be protected is arguably within the agency's zone of interest.
What is the exhaustion of administrative remedies? (pg. 9) - ANS Prior to proceeding to the
judiciary, a party to an administrative adjudicatory proceeding must attempt to obtain whatever
administrative relief might be available unless the agency's actions are wholly unconstitutional
or when the pursuit of an administrative remedy would be futile and cause irreparable injury.
What is administrative ripeness? (pg. 9) - ANS A decision in an administrative adjudicatory
proceeding is final and ripe for judicial review when the party has pursued all avenues of relief
without a satisfactory result.
How do administrative agencies make determinations of law? (pg. 10) - ANS An
administrative agency's determination of law is entitled to judicial deference if the
interpretation is within the agency's own special expertise. The standard of review is whether
an agency's decision is supported by a rational basis or was affected by an error of law or was
arbitrary and capricious, or was an abuse of discretion.
How do administrative agencies make findings of fact? - ANS An administrative agency can
make findings of fact with or without a formal adjudicatory hearing. Determinations of fact
made after a formal adjudicatory hearing where evidence is taken must be made on the record
as a whole and be supported by substantial evidence. Substantial evidence means such relevant
proof as a reasonable mind may accept as adequate to support a conclusion. It is less than a
preponderance of the evidence or evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Without a formal
adjudicatory proceeding, the court must determine whether there is a rational basis for the
determination or if it was arbitrary and capricious.
What is the standard of review for an administrative agency's policy decisions? (pg. 10) -
ANS An administrative agency's policy decisions may be set aside only if there is no rational
basis for the exercise of discretion and the act itself is arbitrary and capricious. An action is
arbitrary and capricious if it is taken without a sound basis in reason or regard to the facts.
Administrative disciplinary decisions may be set aside only if such punishment constitutes an
abuse of discretion. The penalty prescribed is upheld unless it is so disproportionate to the
offense in light of all the circumstances as to shock one's sense of fairness.
What are the administrative public disclosure requirements? (pg. 11) - ANS An administrative
agency must disclose all records for public inspection and copying. Agencies must conduct
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, meetings in venues open to the public, unless the public body calls for an executive session. An
executive session may be called only by a motion of the majority of the public body, and the
motion must identify the general topics to be discussed in the executive session.
What is a Certificate of Incorporation? (pg. 12) - ANS A certificate of incorporation is a
document that is filed with the Secretary of State containing certain detailed information
including the corporate name, the corporate purpose, the county where the office is located,
specific infomation about the authorized shares, the duration of the corporation, designation of
the Secretary of State as agent for service of processs, and if desired, designation of a registered
agent.
How does a corporation adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws? (pg. 12) - ANS A corporation adopts
its initial bylaws at the organizational meeting. Bylaws contain any provisions relating to the
business of the corporation, the conduct of its officers, and the rights/powers of its
shareholders. Adoption, amendment, or repeal of the bylaws requires a majority vote of the
shareholders entitled to vote thereon, or, if provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, by the
requisite vote of the Board of Directors.
What are shareholder voting rights? (pg. 12) - ANS Every shareholder in a corporation is
entitled to one vote per share standing in his or her name on the record of shareholders. Any
corporate action, other than the election of directors, taken by vote of the shareholders
generally requires a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of shareholders.
What is Judicial Dissolution? (pg. 14) - ANS Judicial dissolution is initiated when 20% or more
of the outstanding shares claim that (1) directors have been guilty of illegal, fraudulent, or
oppressive actions towards the dissenting shareholders or (2) the assets of the corporation are
being looted, wasted, or diverted for non-corporate purposes by its directors, officers, or those
in control.
What are shareholder appraisal rights? (pg. 14) - ANS A dissatisfied shareholder of a business
corporation can petition the courts to receive payment for the cash value of his/her shares.
Prior to the vote being taken on the proposed corporate action, the dissatisfied shareholder
must file a written objection. The corporation will then make a timely written offer to each
dissatisfied shareholder to pay for his or her share at a fair value.
What is a self-interest transaction? (pg. 15-16) - ANS A contract or transaction between a
corporation and one of its directors is not void or voidable by reason alone of the director's self-
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is Article II of the State Administrative Procedure Act? (pg. 6) - ANS Prior to the
adoption of a rule, an agency must submit notice of the proposed rule to the Secretary of State
for publication in the state register and afford the public an opportunity to submit written
comments on the proposed rule.
What is Article III of the State Administrative Procedure Act? (pg. 7) - ANS An adjudicatory
proceeding is defined as any activity other than rule-making or employee discipline, in which a
determination is required by law to be made only on the record and after a hearing. The agency
must provide a party with a hearing on the record before an impartial officer having the power
to administer oaths and issue subpoenas. The final determination must be in writing and
include findings of fact and the reason for the decision.
What are the administrative due process requirements? (pg. 7) - ANS The due process
required in an administrative proceeding for a charge of misconduct is that the charge need
only be reasonably specific, in light of all relevant circumstances, to apprise the party whose
rights are being determined of charges against him or her and to allow for the preparation of an
adequate defense.
What are administrative subpoenas? (pg. 8) - ANS In order for an impartial officer to issue an
administrative subpoena, the agency must make a preliminary showing that the information
sought in the subpoena is reasonably related to the subject of inquiry and that there is some
basis for inquisitorial action.
What is administrative standing? (pg. 8) - ANS An administrative proceeding is subject to
judicial review when a party has suffered an unfavorable administrative decision. The party
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,must show (1) some harmful effect (economic or non-economic) and (2) that the interest sought
to be protected is arguably within the agency's zone of interest.
What is the exhaustion of administrative remedies? (pg. 9) - ANS Prior to proceeding to the
judiciary, a party to an administrative adjudicatory proceeding must attempt to obtain whatever
administrative relief might be available unless the agency's actions are wholly unconstitutional
or when the pursuit of an administrative remedy would be futile and cause irreparable injury.
What is administrative ripeness? (pg. 9) - ANS A decision in an administrative adjudicatory
proceeding is final and ripe for judicial review when the party has pursued all avenues of relief
without a satisfactory result.
How do administrative agencies make determinations of law? (pg. 10) - ANS An
administrative agency's determination of law is entitled to judicial deference if the
interpretation is within the agency's own special expertise. The standard of review is whether
an agency's decision is supported by a rational basis or was affected by an error of law or was
arbitrary and capricious, or was an abuse of discretion.
How do administrative agencies make findings of fact? - ANS An administrative agency can
make findings of fact with or without a formal adjudicatory hearing. Determinations of fact
made after a formal adjudicatory hearing where evidence is taken must be made on the record
as a whole and be supported by substantial evidence. Substantial evidence means such relevant
proof as a reasonable mind may accept as adequate to support a conclusion. It is less than a
preponderance of the evidence or evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Without a formal
adjudicatory proceeding, the court must determine whether there is a rational basis for the
determination or if it was arbitrary and capricious.
What is the standard of review for an administrative agency's policy decisions? (pg. 10) -
ANS An administrative agency's policy decisions may be set aside only if there is no rational
basis for the exercise of discretion and the act itself is arbitrary and capricious. An action is
arbitrary and capricious if it is taken without a sound basis in reason or regard to the facts.
Administrative disciplinary decisions may be set aside only if such punishment constitutes an
abuse of discretion. The penalty prescribed is upheld unless it is so disproportionate to the
offense in light of all the circumstances as to shock one's sense of fairness.
What are the administrative public disclosure requirements? (pg. 11) - ANS An administrative
agency must disclose all records for public inspection and copying. Agencies must conduct
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, meetings in venues open to the public, unless the public body calls for an executive session. An
executive session may be called only by a motion of the majority of the public body, and the
motion must identify the general topics to be discussed in the executive session.
What is a Certificate of Incorporation? (pg. 12) - ANS A certificate of incorporation is a
document that is filed with the Secretary of State containing certain detailed information
including the corporate name, the corporate purpose, the county where the office is located,
specific infomation about the authorized shares, the duration of the corporation, designation of
the Secretary of State as agent for service of processs, and if desired, designation of a registered
agent.
How does a corporation adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws? (pg. 12) - ANS A corporation adopts
its initial bylaws at the organizational meeting. Bylaws contain any provisions relating to the
business of the corporation, the conduct of its officers, and the rights/powers of its
shareholders. Adoption, amendment, or repeal of the bylaws requires a majority vote of the
shareholders entitled to vote thereon, or, if provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, by the
requisite vote of the Board of Directors.
What are shareholder voting rights? (pg. 12) - ANS Every shareholder in a corporation is
entitled to one vote per share standing in his or her name on the record of shareholders. Any
corporate action, other than the election of directors, taken by vote of the shareholders
generally requires a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of shareholders.
What is Judicial Dissolution? (pg. 14) - ANS Judicial dissolution is initiated when 20% or more
of the outstanding shares claim that (1) directors have been guilty of illegal, fraudulent, or
oppressive actions towards the dissenting shareholders or (2) the assets of the corporation are
being looted, wasted, or diverted for non-corporate purposes by its directors, officers, or those
in control.
What are shareholder appraisal rights? (pg. 14) - ANS A dissatisfied shareholder of a business
corporation can petition the courts to receive payment for the cash value of his/her shares.
Prior to the vote being taken on the proposed corporate action, the dissatisfied shareholder
must file a written objection. The corporation will then make a timely written offer to each
dissatisfied shareholder to pay for his or her share at a fair value.
What is a self-interest transaction? (pg. 15-16) - ANS A contract or transaction between a
corporation and one of its directors is not void or voidable by reason alone of the director's self-
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