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ACCA LW — Corporate and Business Law Practice Exam 6
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A complete mock exam replication for ACCA LW (Corporate and Business Law), mirroring live computer-based testing parameters. This exam covers the full syllabus (A-H) with 45 Objective Test Questions in Section A and 5 Multi-Task Questions (15 sub-questions) in Section B. Variant 6 features unique, diverse corporate scenarios across various industries.
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Hard(8)
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Q01Medium2 marks
Section A
In the context of the English legal system, which of the following statements accurately describes the operation of the 'mischief rule' of statutory interpretation?
Q02Medium2 marks
Section A
Which of the following courts binds the High Court but is NOT bound by its own previous decisions?
Q03Medium2 marks
Section A
In the context of the law of contract, which TWO of the following statements regarding the 'postal rule' of acceptance are correct?
Q04Hard2 marks
Section A
Zephyr Ltd, a wind turbine manufacturer, promises to pay a £5,000 bonus to an independent contractor, Bolt, if Bolt completes the installation of a turbine by Friday. Bolt is already contractually bound to Zephyr Ltd to complete the installation by Friday for £20,000. Bolt completes the work on time, but Zephyr Ltd refuses to pay the £5,000 bonus.
Under the rule in Williams v Roffey Bros, in which of the following circumstances would Bolt be entitled to the bonus?
Q05Medium2 marks
Section A
In the tort of negligence, which of the following best describes the 'Caparo test' for establishing a duty of care in novel situations?
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Free to browse · no sign-up requiredQ01Section A
In the context of the English legal system, which of the following statements accurately describes the ope...MediumQ02Section A
Which of the following courts binds the High Court but is NOT bound by its own previous decisions?MediumQ03Section A
In the context of the law of contract, which TWO of the following statements regarding the 'postal rule' o...MediumQ04Section A
Zephyr Ltd, a wind turbine manufacturer, promises to pay a £5,000 bonus to an independent contractor, Bolt...HardQ05Section A
In the tort of negligence, which of the following best describes the 'Caparo test' for establishing a duty...MediumQ06Section A
An employee of a delivery company, whilst on his delivery route, deviates 5 miles to visit a friend. While...MediumQ07Section A
Which of the following tests is used by the courts to determine whether a worker is an employee or an inde...EasyQ08Section A
Which TWO of the following are valid grounds for a fair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996?MediumQ09Section A
In the context of agency law, how is 'ostensible' (or apparent) authority created?MediumQ10Section A
Under the Partnership Act 1890, what is the liability of a retiring partner for debts incurred by the part...HardQ11Section A
In which of the following situations will the courts 'lift the corporate veil' at common law?MediumQ12Section A
What is the required majority to pass a special resolution to alter a company's Articles of Association?EasyQ13Section A
Which TWO of the following statements regarding the allotment of shares in a private limited company are c...MediumQ14Section A
How are 'distributable profits' defined for the purpose of a private company declaring a lawful dividend?MediumQ15Section A
Which of the following statements correctly describes a key difference between a fixed charge and a floati...EasyQ16Section A
Under the Companies Act 2006, what is the statutory procedure for shareholders to remove a director before...MediumQ17Section A
Director X of BuildCo Ltd learns of a lucrative property development opportunity while acting in his capac...HardQ18Section A
What is the primary purpose of an Administration order under the Insolvency Act 1986?EasyQ19Section A
During a liquidation, the liquidator discovers that the directors continued to trade and incur debts for s...MediumQ20Section A
Which TWO of the following are principal offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) relating to ...MediumQ21Section A
Under the Bribery Act 2010, a commercial organisation can be guilty of the corporate offence of 'failing t...MediumQ22Section A
Which of the following statements regarding the tort of passing off is correct?MediumQ23Section A
In contract law, what is the effect of a 'frustrating event' on a validly formed contract?MediumQ24Section A
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?EasyQ25Section A
In relation to the tort of negligence, what is the effect of a successful plea of 'contributory negligence...EasyQ26Section A
Which of the following best describes 'delegated legislation'?EasyQ27Section A
Under the Human Rights Act 1998, what can a UK court do if it finds that a piece of primary legislation (a...MediumQ28Section A
In contract law, goods displayed in a shop window with a price tag attached are generally considered to be:EasyQ29Section A
Which legal principle states that only the parties to a contract can sue or be sued on it?EasyQ30Section A
Which of the following is an equitable remedy for breach of contract?EasyQ31Section A
In employment law, what is 'wrongful dismissal'?MediumQ32Section A
What is the statutory minimum notice period an employer must give to an employee who has been continuously...EasyQ33Section A
Which of the following documents must be submitted to Companies House to register a new private limited co...EasyQ34Section A
What is the legal status of a 'promoter' of a company?MediumQ35Section A
What is an 'off-the-shelf' company?EasyQ36Section A
Which of the following best defines a 'debenture'?EasyQ37Section A
What is a 'shadow director'?MediumQ38Section A
What is the standard quorum for a general meeting of a private limited company with multiple shareholders?EasyQ39Section A
Is a private limited company legally required to appoint a company secretary?EasyQ40Section A
In a compulsory liquidation, who officially appoints the liquidator?EasyQ41Section A
Which of the following debts ranks highest in the statutory order of distribution during a liquidation?MediumQ42Section A
Under the Criminal Justice Act 1993, which of the following is a defence to the charge of insider dealing?HardQ43Section A
Which of the following is an example of 'consideration' in contract law?MediumQ44Section A
In the context of the tort of negligence, what does 'res ipsa loquitur' mean?EasyQ45Section A
What is the maximum number of partners allowed in a standard partnership formed under the Partnership Act ...EasyQ46Section B - Scenario 1
NovaStream Ltd is a tech startup developing AI software. On 1st May, NovaStream emails a supp...HardQ47Section B - Scenario 1
NovaStream Ltd is a tech startup developing AI software. They enter into a contract with a cl...MediumQ48Section B - Scenario 1
NovaStream Ltd is a tech startup developing AI software. They hire a freelance coder, Ben, to...HardQ49Section B - Scenario 2
IronForge Ltd is a heavy manufacturing company. They engage Sarah as a welder. Sarah must wea...MediumQ50Section B - Scenario 2
IronForge Ltd is a heavy manufacturing company. Mark, a machinist with 3 years of service, is...MediumQ51Section B - Scenario 2
IronForge Ltd is a heavy manufacturing company. Due to automation, IronForge no longer needs ...MediumQ52Section B - Scenario 3
GreenCanopy is a newly formed Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to reforestation....EasyQ53Section B - Scenario 3
GreenCanopy is a newly formed NGO. The founders submit their registration documents to Compan...MediumQ54Section B - Scenario 3
GreenCanopy is a newly formed NGO. Once incorporated, GreenCanopy Ltd purchases a plot of lan...EasyQ55Section B - Scenario 4
HarvestYield plc is a large agricultural company. The board of directors decides to close a p...MediumQ56Section B - Scenario 4
HarvestYield plc is a large agricultural company. Director Thomas wants to sell his privately...HardQ57Section B - Scenario 4
HarvestYield plc is a large agricultural company. The directors of HarvestYield plc negligent...MediumQ58Section B - Scenario 5
AeroLogistics Ltd is a freight service firm. They have a loan from BankCorp secured by a floa...MediumQ59Section B - Scenario 5
AeroLogistics Ltd is a freight service firm. Following the crystallization of the charge, Ban...HardQ60Section B - Scenario 5
AeroLogistics Ltd is a freight service firm. The administration fails, and AeroLogistics Ltd ...Medium