Partnerships: Formation, Operation, and Liability

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a partnership?

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Unlimited liability for partners

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Greater access to capital

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Flexibility in decision-making

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Shared responsibilities

Question 2

A partnership is legally formed when:

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Two or more individuals agree to share profits and losses

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A formal partnership agreement is drafted and signed

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The partners register the partnership with the state

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The partnership files a tax return

Question 3

The liability of general partners for partnership debts is:

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Joint and several

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Limited to their investment in the partnership

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Only applicable to limited partners

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Varies depending on the partnership's legal structure

Question 4

A partnership is classified as a general partnership if:

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All partners have unlimited personal liability

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The partnership is not registered with the state

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The partnership has more than 100 partners

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The partnership is owned by a corporation

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a reason for forming a partnership?

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Preventing competition in the market

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Combining resources and expertise

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Reducing financial and operational risks

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Gaining access to tax benefits

Question 6

In a limited partnership, which type of partner has unlimited liability?

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General partner

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Limited partner

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Both general and limited partners

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Neither general nor limited partners

Question 7

Compared to a corporation, which of the following is a disadvantage of a partnership?

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Limited liability

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Flexibility

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Profit sharing

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Ease of formation

Question 8

How are profits and losses from a partnership handled for tax purposes?

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At both the partnership and individual partner levels.

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Only at the partnership level.

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Only at the individual partner level.

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Neither at the partnership nor individual partner levels.

Question 9

Which of the following is not listed as an advantage of forming a partnership?

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Limited liability

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Ease of formation

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Shared decision-making

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Flexibility in operations

Question 10

Which type of partnership entails unlimited liability for its partners, who actively participate in its operations?

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General partnership

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Limited partnership

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Limited liability partnership

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Joint venture

Question 11

What is the principal purpose of a partnership agreement?

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To outline the rights and responsibilities of the partners

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To secure liability protection for the partners

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To establish the business's name and address

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To determine the profit-sharing arrangement

Question 12

What is the nature of liability for limited partners?

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Limited liability

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Unlimited liability

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Joint and several liability

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No liability

Question 13

What legal relationship exists between partners in a partnership?

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Fiduciary and trustee

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Principal and agent

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Employer and employee

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Lender and borrower

Question 14

When evaluating the potential advantages of forming a partnership with a close friend or family member, which of the following is NOT a likely benefit?

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Potential for conflicts of interest due to personal biases and divided loyalties

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Enhanced trust and communication due to pre-existing relationships

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Increased efficiency due to shared knowledge and understanding of strengths and weaknesses

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Easier access to funding due to enhanced credibility and trust

Question 15

A partnership agreement does not include a provision for resolving disputes between partners. In this case, what is the most likely outcome?

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The courts will impose a default rule on the partnership, such as majority vote or arbitration.

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The partnership will automatically dissolve due to the lack of a dispute resolution provision.

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The partners will be unable to resolve disputes and the partnership will cease to function.

Question 16

How does the liability of partners in limited liability partnerships (LLPs) differ from that of partners in traditional partnerships?

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LLP partners have limited liability for partnership debts.

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LLP partners have unlimited personal liability for partnership debts.

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LLP partners have limited liability only for their own negligence.

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LLP partners are jointly and severally liable for partnership debts.

Question 17

What is a major benefit of forming a partnership?

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Decision-making is more flexible and straightforward compared to corporations.

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Partners have limited liability for the actions of the partnership.

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Partnerships have greater access to capital and resources.

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Administrative costs are generally lower than in other business structures.

Question 18

Which type of partnership is most common?

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General partnership

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Limited partnership

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Limited liability partnership

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Joint venture

Question 19

What is the primary distinction between a general partnership and a limited partnership?

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The level of liability assumed by the partners

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The number of partners involved

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The purpose or objective of the partnership

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The tax treatment of the partnership

Question 20

In a general partnership, who bears unlimited liability?

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All partners

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Only the managing partners

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Only partners who contribute capital

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No one

Question 21

What is a significant disadvantage of a partnership?

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Unlimited liability for partners

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Difficulty in raising capital

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Limited lifespan of the partnership

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Complex partnership structure

Question 22

What is the fundamental difference between a partnership and a corporation?

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Partnerships have unlimited liability, while corporations have limited liability.

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Partnerships are simpler to establish than corporations.

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Corporations offer greater flexibility than partnerships.

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Partnerships are taxed differently than corporations.

Question 23

Which of the following is a clear advantage of establishing a partnership?

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Pooling resources and expertise

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Shielding partners from personal liability

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Streamlining business formation

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Reducing tax obligations

Question 24

Who among the following partners carries unrestricted individual responsibility for the partnership's debts and obligations?

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General partner

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Limited partner

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Sleeping partner

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Silent partner

Question 25

What formal action must a partner take to voluntarily depart from a partnership?

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Assign their interest

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Dissolve the partnership

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Merge with another entity

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Liquidate the partnership's assets

Question 26

Which of the following is a key advantage of forming a limited liability partnership (LLP)?

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Limited liability for partners

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Simplified access to funding

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Favorable tax treatment

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Indefinite existence

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of a partnership dissolution agreement?

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To allocate assets and liabilities among partners

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To define the terms of partner withdrawals

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To establish a new partnership entity

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To comply with state filing requirements

Question 28

What fundamental distinction exists between a general partnership and a limited partnership?

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General partners have unlimited liability, while limited partners have limited liability

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Limited partners have unlimited liability, while general partners have limited liability

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General partnerships have a limited lifespan, while limited partnerships have indefinite lifespans

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Limited partnerships are simpler to establish than general partnerships

Question 29

Upon a partner's death or withdrawal, what occurs with the partnership's assets and liabilities?

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The deceased/withdrawing partner's share is liquidated and distributed to their estate/them.

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The partnership dissolves, and all assets are sold.

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Remaining partners assume joint liability for all partnership debts.

Question 30

The creation of a partnership agreement is:

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Optional but highly recommended

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Required by law in all cases

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Not legally binding

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Only necessary for large partnerships

Question 31

Which type of partner has unlimited personal liability?

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General partner

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Limited partner

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Sleeping partner

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Nominal partner

Question 32

What is the primary function of a partnership agreement?

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To outline the roles and responsibilities of partners

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To allocate profits and losses

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To dissolve the partnership

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To register the partnership with the state

Question 33

In a partnership, the implied authority of each partner does NOT include which of the following?

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Admitting new partners

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Performing tasks related to the partnership business

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Borrowing money on behalf of the partnership

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Selling partnership property

Question 34

What is a key distinction between a general partnership and a limited partnership?

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Only general partners have management authority in a limited partnership

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Limited partners have unlimited liability while general partners have limited liability

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General partners share profits equally while limited partners receive a fixed return

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Limited partnerships have a broader scope of business activities than general partnerships

Question 35

What is the purpose of a partnership agreement?

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To establish the rights and obligations of partners

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To limit the liability of partners

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To dissolve the partnership if necessary

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To ensure that partners share profits equally

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a partnership?

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Unlimited liability

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Simplified decision-making

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Shared profits

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Tax benefits

Question 37

What is the primary objective of a partnership agreement?

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To outline the rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of the partners

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To establish a business plan

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To secure financing

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To file taxes

Question 38

Which type of partner has limited liability for the partnership's debts?

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Limited partner

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Dormant partner

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General partner

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Nominal partner

Question 39

What is the legal process by which a partnership is terminated?

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Dissolution

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Merger

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Bankruptcy

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Liquidation

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a general partner?

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To compete with the partnership

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To act in good faith

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To share in profits and losses

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To contribute to the partnership

Question 41

What is the fundamental distinction between a general partnership and a limited partnership?

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The extent of partner liability

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The management structure

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The number of partners

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The tax treatment

Question 42

On what basis are profits and losses typically distributed among partners?

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Agreed-upon profit-sharing ratio

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Years of experience

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Capital contributions

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Management responsibility

Question 43

What is the primary reason why businesses choose to form a partnership?

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To leverage combined resources and expertise

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To reduce regulatory burden

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To obtain tax benefits

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To limit personal liability

Question 44

Which of the following is **NOT** a defining characteristic of a partnership?

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Limited liability for partners

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An agreement between two or more individuals

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Shared profits and losses

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Joint ownership of assets

Question 45

A partner who provides capital but does not actively participate in management is known as a:

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Silent Partner

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Managing Partner

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General Partner

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Limited Partner

Question 46

Which of the following events **can** lead to the dissolution of a partnership?

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All of the above.

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The partnership agreement expires.

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A partner withdraws from the partnership.

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The partnership is declared bankrupt.

Question 47

A significant disadvantage of a general partnership is:

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Unlimited liability for general partners.

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Complexity of formation.

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Limited access to capital.

Question 48

Which of the following actions is **least likely** to be considered a breach of a partnership agreement?

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Partner investing personal funds in a separate business venture.

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Partner failing to fulfill agreed-upon responsibilities.

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Partner using partnership assets for personal gain.

Question 49

In a typical partnership, decision-making is usually:

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Based on mutual agreement among partners.

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Subject to majority vote among all partners.

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Determined by the partner with the largest investment.

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Delegated to a designated managing partner.

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a typical advantage of forming a partnership?

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Limited liability for all partners.

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Potential for tax benefits compared to sole proprietorships.

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Ease of formation compared to corporations.

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Shared decision-making and expertise.

Question 51

A partnership is legally formed when:

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Two or more individuals agree to share profits and losses from a business venture.

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A partnership registration is filed with the state.

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A formal written partnership agreement is signed by all partners.

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All partners contribute initial capital to the business.

Question 52

Which type of partner has unlimited personal liability for all partnership debts and obligations?

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General partner

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Silent partner

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Dormant partner

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Limited liability partner

Question 53

The primary purpose of a partnership agreement is to:

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Define the rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of each partner in the business.

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Appoint a managing partner and define their authority.

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Establish the initial capital contributions of each partner.

Question 54

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a joint venture?

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It's formed for a specific, limited purpose or project.

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It typically has an indefinite duration like a traditional partnership.

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All partners have unlimited liability for all joint venture obligations.

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It always requires a formal written agreement signed by all participants.

Question 55

The Uniform Partnership Act (UPA) is:

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A model law adopted by most US states providing legal guidelines for partnerships.

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A federal law that enforces all aspects of partnership formation and operation.

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A set of voluntary guidelines for forming and operating partnerships.

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a fiduciary duty owed by partners to each other in a partnership?

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Duty to maximize profits for the partnership.

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Duty to act in the best interest of the partnership and avoid conflicts of interest.

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Duty to account for partnership funds and assets.

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Duty to act with care and diligence in managing the partnership.

Question 57

Which of the following is a common type of limited liability partnership (LLP)?

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Registered LLP

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Limited LLP (this is redundant, as all LLPs are limited)

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General LLP (LLPs are inherently limited liability, not general)

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Anonymous LLP (This is not a common or established term)