EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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1
Which of the following best defines the legal concept of agency?
A) A contract where two parties agree to share profits.
B) A relationship where one person (the agent) acts on behalf of another (the
principal) and is subject to the principal's control.
C) An agreement between two parties to exchange goods or services.
D) A partnership formed for a specific business venture.
E) A formal employment contract between an employer and employee.
Correct Answer: B) A relationship where one person (the agent) acts
on behalf of another (the principal) and is subject to the principal's
control.
Rationale: Agency is fundamentally a fiduciary relationship where the
agent is authorized to act for the principal in dealings with third
parties, under the principal's direction and control.
2
An agent's authority to act on behalf of the principal can be created by which
of the following methods?
A) Implied authority only.
B) Apparent authority only.
C) Ratification only.
D) Express, implied, apparent, or by ratification.
E) Only through a formal written contract.
Correct Answer: D) Express, implied, apparent, or by ratification.
Rationale: Agency can arise through express agreement (written or
oral), implied from conduct, apparent authority (where the
principal's actions lead a third party to believe an agent has
authority), or by ratification (principal approves an unauthorized
act).
,3
What is "express authority" in the context of agency?
A) Authority that a third party reasonably believes the agent has.
B) Authority inferred from the agent's position.
C) Authority explicitly granted by the principal to the agent, either orally or in
writing.
D) Authority that arises from an emergency situation.
E) Authority given after the agent has already acted.
Correct Answer: C) Authority explicitly granted by the principal to the
agent, either orally or in writing.
Rationale: Express authority is direct and clear, given by the principal
to the agent through words or written instructions, explicitly
detailing what the agent can do.
4
"Implied authority" for an agent typically arises from:
A) Direct verbal instructions from the principal.
B) The customs of the business or the agent's position, allowing them to do
what is reasonably necessary to carry out express authority.
C) A third party's perception of the agent's power.
D) A written power of attorney.
E) An emergency situation requiring immediate action.
Correct Answer: B) The customs of the business or the agent's
position, allowing them to do what is reasonably necessary to carry
out express authority.
Rationale: Implied authority is not explicitly stated but is reasonably
necessary or customary for the agent to perform their express
duties effectively. It's inferred from the circumstances.
5
What is the core concept of "apparent authority" (or "ostensible authority")?
A) The agent directly tells a third party they have authority.
,B) The principal's words or conduct lead a third party to reasonably believe
the agent has authority, even if they don't.
C) The agent acts on their own initiative without any principal involvement.
D) The agent has a written contract stating their authority.
E) The agent's authority is terminated by law.
Correct Answer: B) The principal's words or conduct lead a third party
to reasonably believe the agent has authority, even if they don't.
Rationale: Apparent authority arises from the principal's actions that
cause a third party to reasonably believe an agent has authority,
even if no actual authority (express or implied) exists.
6
The "duty of loyalty" owed by an agent to their principal requires the agent
to:
A) Act solely for the agent's own benefit.
B) Place the principal's interests above their own and avoid conflicts of
interest.
C) Disclose all personal financial information to the principal.
D) Guarantee the success of every transaction.
E) Follow instructions only if they agree with them.
Correct Answer: B) Place the principal's interests above their own and
avoid conflicts of interest.
Rationale: The duty of loyalty is a fundamental fiduciary duty,
demanding that the agent acts in the best interest of the principal,
avoiding self-dealing or situations where their personal interests
conflict with the principal's.
7
Which of the following is a primary duty of the agent to the principal?
A) To compensate the agent.
B) To reimburse the agent for expenses.
C) To notify the principal of all relevant information.
, D) To indemnify the agent for losses.
E) To cooperate with the agent's demands.
Correct Answer: C) To notify the principal of all relevant information.
Rationale: The duty of notification (or disclosure) requires the agent
to inform the principal of all material facts related to the agency,
especially those that could affect the principal's decision-making.
8
Which of the following is a primary duty of the principal to the agent?
A) Duty of obedience.
B) Duty of loyalty.
C) Duty of accounting.
D) Duty of compensation.
E) Duty of care.
Correct Answer: D) Duty of compensation.
Rationale: Unless otherwise agreed, the principal has a duty to
compensate the agent for services rendered within the scope of the
agency, especially in a commercial context.
9
"Ratification" of an agent's unauthorized act occurs when:
A) The agent had apparent authority to act.
B) The principal explicitly approves or affirms the unauthorized act after it
has occurred.
C) A third party believes the agent had authority.
D) The agent acts in an emergency.
E) The principal revokes the agent's authority.
Correct Answer: B) The principal explicitly approves or affirms the
unauthorized act after it has occurred.
Rationale: Ratification is the principal's subsequent approval of an
agent's unauthorized act, which then makes the act binding on the
principal as if it had been authorized from the beginning.