BUL 3310 Unit 11 Quiz Questions
All businesses have a right to liquidation proceedings. True False
False
If a bankruptcy trustee assigns a contract to a third party and the third party later breaches the contract, the trustee will be liable for the contract. True False
False
A transfer of property may be fraudulent under either federal or state law. True False
True
Property inherited by the debtor within 180 days of the bankruptcy petition date becomes property of the bankruptcy estate. True False
True
Creditors may petition the bankruptcy court to convert a Chapter _________bankruptcy in to a Chapter __________bankruptcy. 7 into 13 11 into 7 11 into 13 13 into 11
11 into 7
If a debtor has 12 or more unsecured creditors, at least _________ of these creditors with aggregate claims of $13, 475 must sign the petition to force the debtor into an involuntary bankruptcy. 3 6 7 12
3
To be eligible for Chapter 13, the debtors secured debts cannot exceed 336900 545900 1010650 3200000
336900
Under Regulation Z, when a credit card is lost or stolen, the credit card holder's liability for unauthorized charges is limited to_____________. 25 50 100 250
50
Under the 2009 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, credit card companies may not raise interest rates on existing credit card balances unless the borrower is at least _____________days late in making a payment. 10 30 60 90
60
To determine if a preferential transfer has taken place, the debtor is presumed to be insolvent for a period of __________days prior to filing the bankruptcy petition. 30 60 90 120
90
Under the BAPCPA, Congress instituted a mechanism to reduce the ____ of Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. Legality. Accessibility. Abuse. Cost.
Abuse.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits debt collectors from participating in _______. All debt collection activities. Abusive and deceptive behaviors. Collection of small or insignificant debts. Judicial debt collection procedures.
Abusive and deceptive behaviors.
Which of the following unsecured creditors has first priority when the assets are distributed in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Administrative expenses Wages, salaries and commissions Wrongful death or personal injury awards against the debtor for accidents caused by the debtor's wrongful use of alcohol or drugs. Alimony, child support and other domestic support claims.
Alimony, child support and other domestic support claims.
Which of the following is eligible to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7? An insurance company An individual A railroad A savings and loan association
An individual
In a liquidation proceeding, a debtor surrenders all _______, from which creditors are paid as much as possible. Liabilities. Assets. Unsecured debts. Goodwill.
Assets.
The filing of the petition by a debtor triggers an ________, which has the effect of suspending almost all actions by creditors against the debtor. Voluntary dismissal. Automatic stay. Express written waiver. Notice of default.
Automatic stay.
Stopped at: Under the BAPCPA, Congress instituted a mechanism to reduce the ____ of Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings
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The _______ consists of all legal or equitable interests of the debtor in property. Account receivable. Court registry. Bankruptcy estate. General ledger.
Bankruptcy estate.
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act mandates that _______ be included in the labeling and packaging of most products. Nutritional information. Basic information. Chemical composition. Cost of production.
Basic information.
Several years ago, Kmart reorganized its business operations under bankruptcy protection. Under which chapter of the Bankruptcy Code did it file? Chapter 5 Chapter 7 Chapter 11 Chapter 13
Chapter 11
A creditor's right to payment in a bankruptcy case is a _______. Discharge. Claim. Debt. Security interest.
Claim.
A _______ maintains and distributes to potential creditors information regarding the creditworthiness of potential debtors. Mortgage broker. Federal Reserve Bank. Credit bureau. Bureau of Investigation.
Credit bureau.
The Fair Credit Billing Act provides a mechanism for consumers to remedy errors received on ______. Credit card bills. Loan applications. Bank statements. Financial statements.
Credit card bills.
The purpose of the automatic stay is to prevent Debtors from hiding personal property. Creditors from collecting on debts. Creditors from filing involuntary bankruptcy petitions Creditors from converting a Chapter 11 into a Chapter 7
Creditors from collecting on debts.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was enacted by Congress to control the behavior of _______. Creditors. Debtors. Debt collectors. Lenders.
Debt collectors.
In a bankruptcy proceeding, the ________ is the individual, business organization, municipality or farmer that the bankruptcy proceeding involves. Debtor. Creditor. Interested party. Trustee.
Debtor.
A material misrepresentation or omission likely to mislead a potential customer and would mislead a reasonable consumer is _________. Puffery. Usury. Fraud in the inducement. Deceptive advertising.
Deceptive advertising.
The purpose of the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act is to prohibit _______ telemarketing practices. Substantially all. Deceptive. Time-consuming. Aggravating or annoying.
Deceptive.
A ______ is an order by the bankruptcy judge that a debtor is relieved of paying specific debts. Confessed judgment. Discharge. Foreclosure. Liquidation.
Discharge.
The ________ regulates the process banks use to transfer consumer funds through electronic means. Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act. Fair Credit Billing Act. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Electronic Funds Transfer Act.
An act of Congress that forbids creditors from discriminating against potential debtors on the basis of selected attributes is the ________. Truth in Lending Act. Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Sherman Act. Equal Protection Act.
Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
The federal legislation that prohibits banks from taking money from a customer's checking or savings account to pay a delinquent credit card account with them is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Fair Credit Billing Act Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act Electronic Funds Transfer Act
Fair Credit Billing Act
Under the ______________Act, a company that denies a person credit, insurance, or employment based on the report of a consumer credit reporting agency must tell the consumer the name and address of the reporting agency. Fair Credit Reporting Electronic Funds Transfer Truth in Lending Equal Credit Opportunity
Fair Credit Reporting
An Act of Congress that controls the gathering, preservation and reporting of credit-related information is the ________. Truth in Lending Act. Equal Protection Act. Fair Credit Reporting Act Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Under Chapter 11, a hearing is held on the confirmation of a debtor's proposed reorganization plan, to determine if it is _________. In the best interest of the debtor. Fair and equitable. The least restrictive means of reorganization. Subject to liquidation.
Fair and equitable.
A consumer's liability for an unauthorized electronic transfer of funds is limited to $150. True False
False
Congress has not yet been active in generating laws aimed at labeling and packaging. True False
False
Consumers have up to $2,000 of liability for losses due to unauthorized electronic transfers if they do not report the unauthorized transfer to the bank within two business days of learning of it. True False
False
Debt collection agencies may publish in newspapers and on a special Web site "bad debt" lists with consumers' names and addresses. True False
False
Debt collectors may make harmless misleading statements, such as "I am a lawyer", but may not threaten the debtor. True False
False
Information about a consumer's bankruptcy may remain in the files of a credit reporting agency for up to 15 years. True False
False
Legal actions to collect back child support and alimony are among those subject to the automatic stay. True False
False
Legally speaking, there is no significant distinction between puffery and deceptive advertising. True False
False
Once a debtor files a Chapter 7 petition, the debtor cannot request that the case be converted to a Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 proceeding. True False
False
The Electronic Funds Transfer Act established a national fraud alert system to help consumers whose identities had been stolen. True False
False
The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the person who is the target of a credit inquiry to consent to the disclosure of his or her credit information. True False
False
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies both to third party collectors (like collection agencies) and to the original creditor. True False
False
The bankruptcy judge is the person who handles the assets and obligations of the debtor during the bankruptcy proceeding. True False
False
The debts of partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations that go through liquidation proceedings are usually discharged. True False
False
There is no evidence that information included on labels and packaging influences consumers' purchase decisions. True False
False
Under Chapter 11, holders of claims or interests in the debtor's property are not permitted to participate in the approval process of a proposed plan of reorganization. True False
False
Under certain circumstances, a consumer may be incarcerated for nonpayment of a debt. True False
False
Under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, a banking institution has 5 days after determining that an electronic transfer had been erroneously made to a customer's account to correct the error. True False
False
Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a creditor is permitted to ask whether an applicant is married when considering the applicant's creditworthiness. True False
False
The federal agency this is charged with stopping unfair or deceptive advertising is the Federal Trade Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Consumer Products Safety Commission Robinson-Patman Commission
Federal Trade Commission
The process of winding up the affairs of a corporation or firm for the purpose of paying its debts and disposing of its assets is known as ________. Foreclosure. Garnishment. Liquidation. Dissolution.
Foreclosure.
Under federal bankruptcy law, a ________ is a transfer within two years of the filing of the petition, with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud creditors. Usurious lending practice. Fraudulent conveyance. Negligent misrepresentation. Fraud in the inducement.
Fraudulent conveyance.
Which of the following industries are subject to particular FTC scrutiny? Funeral homes Tanning salons Home insulation providers Both a and c
Home insulation providers
A debtor is presumed to be _____ during the ninety-day period prior to the filing of the petition. Insolvent. Under duress. Incapacitated. Solvent.
Insolvent.
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the reports generated by consumer credit reporting agencies may be furnished to any entity that possesses an _______ for the information. Genuine desire. Legitimate need. Financial purpose. Detailed explanation.
Legitimate need.
FTC regulations provide that for mail-order sales, if the merchant cannot meet the stated date of shipping, the customer must be _______. Refunded. Discounted. Notified. Compensated.
Notified.
An ______ is entered by the bankruptcy judge when he or she finds that the debtor is entitled to the protection of the bankruptcy law. Order of default. Notice of removal. Order of relief. Judgment.
Order of relief.
In liquidation cases, the first meeting of creditors includes the important step of electing an __________. Presiding judge. Permanent trustee. Interim trustee. Administrative Law Judge.
Permanent trustee.
Under Chapter 11, the debtor may file an ________ in an attempt to extricate the business from its financial difficulties and help it to survive. Plan of reorganization. Contingency plan. Notice of default. Operating Agreement.
Plan of reorganization.
Much of federal legislation addressing labeling and packaging addresses products that are _________. Luxury goods. Potentially dangerous. Illegal. Imported from other countries.
Potentially dangerous.
Creditors are required to file _______ if they are to share in the debtor's estate. Proof of their claims. Financial statement. Articles of Dissolution. Mechanic's lien.
Proof of their claims.
Beth went to Elegant Cakes to select a cake for her wedding. The owner gave her piece to sample and said: "If you live to be 200, this is the best cake you will ever eat in your whole life." Owner's statement is an example of Puffery An express warranty Deceptive advertising Fraudulent misrepresentation
Puffery
Promotional statements made by a business about a product or service that are not intended to be taken literally are known as ________. Guaranties. Material misrepresentations. Puffery. Deceptive advertising.
Puffery.
The important federal regulation that requires all creditors to disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) charged so that debtors can compare credit offers is _________________. Regulation D Regulation Z Subchapter S Chapter 7
Regulation Z
The most important regulation associated with the Truth in Lending Act is _______, which mandates certain disclosures be made for credit arrangements. Regulation Z. Fair Trade Act. Equal Protection Act. Sherman Act.
Regulation Z
One purpose of the Consumer Product Safety Act is to establish _______ for consumer products. Safety standards. Judicial precedent. Recommendations. New ideas.
Safety standards.
A bankruptcy trustee may do all of the following except File tax returns for the state. Recover property of the debtor that had been conveyed in a fraudulent transfer Invest assets of the estate Sell collateral without adequate protection for the secured creditor
Sell collateral without adequate protection for the secured creditor
Any creditor who also owes the debtor money may have the right of _______, which allows the creditor to cancel out these obligations. Redemption. Execution. Levy in distress. Setoff.
Setoff.
Which of the following statement is false about the provisions of the Truth in Lending Act? The Act regulates both consumer and commercial credit transactions The Act's disclosure requirements apply only to creditors who are in the business of extending credit. The Act applies to all real estate transactions. The Act requires creditors to disclose interest, service, and credit reporting charges.
The Act regulates both consumer and commercial credit transactions
Which agency has broad powers to conduct research on the safety of consumer products, set safety standards for products, and recall products that are unsafe? The National Transportation and Safety Commission The Federal Trade Commission The Interstate Commerce Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission
Which of the following statements about a discharge under Chapter 7 is false? The discharge is available to corporations and partnerships. The discharge covers all the scheduled debts that arose before the order of relief. The discharge operates as an injunction against creditors trying to collect on a debt. The discharge requires that most of the debtor's assets be used to pay the debts.
The discharge is available to corporations and partnerships.
Which of the following is not a requirement for advertising to be deceptive? It must contain a material misrepresentation or omission The misrepresentation or omission must be made with the intent to defraud The misrepresentation or omission is likely to mislead a customer. The misrepresentation or omission would mislead a reasonable customer.
The misrepresentation or omission must be made with the intent to defraud
Regarding door-to-door sales, federal regulations mandate that consumers must be told that they have _______ within which to cancel any door-to-door sale. One hour. Three days. One year. Three years.
Three days.
A consumer who does not complete the required consumer credit counseling course will not be given a discharge under Chapter 13. True False
True
A join bankruptcy filing concerning a husband and wife requires a filing of only one petition. True False
True
A trustee may not assume an executory contract in a bankruptcy preceding that requires the other party to make a loan, deliver equipment or issue a security to the debtor. True False
True
All bankruptcy trustees must post a bond in favor of the United States. True False
True
Consumers have the right to dispute information that is contained in their credit reports. True False
True
Creditors must receive as much in a Chapter 11 reorganization plan as they would receive in a Chapter 7 liquidation. True False
True
Creditors who petition a debtor into bankruptcy may be required to post a bond. True False
True
Exempt property is subject to being used even after bankruptcy to pay debts for child support and alimony. True False
True
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, certain debts of the debtor will not be discharged. True False
True
Much consumer protection legislation is designed to give consumers as much information as is practicable about the products they buy and the sales and credit transactions they enter into. True False
True
Once bankruptcy proceedings are commenced, creditors are prohibited from attempting to collect their debts. True False
True
One typical example of a closed-end credit transaction is where a purchaser obtains a loan of money from a bank to purchase a car. True False
True
States decide whether or not debtor residents may use the federal bankruptcy exemptions True False
True
The FTC is given wide discretion by the courts in determining when advertising is deceptive. True False
True
The FTC regulates deceptive advertising on Web pages as well as on television and in the print media. True False
True
The Truth in Lending Act applies only to consumer credit transactions and consumer leasing. True False
True
The automatic stay is designed to protect the debtor and the creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding. True False
True
The basic purpose of bankruptcy is to allow a debtor in a difficult financial situation a fresh financial start. True False
True
Under the Fair Credit and Reporting Act, information is obsolete after 7 years and must be purged from the files of credit reporting agencies. True False
True
Under Chapter 11, a debtor's plan of reorganization must provide a means for its execution. True False
True
Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, creditors are forbidden from making statements to applicants that would discourage them from applying for credit. True False
True
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, debt collectors are prohibited threatening to arrest a debtor for failure to pay a debt. True False
True
Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, victims of identity theft may file a fraud alter with consumer credit reporting companies, which would appear on their credit report. True False
True
In a bankruptcy proceeding, the ______ is the person responsible for managing the debtor's assets and for satisfying the creditor's claims to the extent possible. Bankruptcy judge. Attorney in fact. Creditor. Trustee.
Trustee.
