AAT Level 2 Business Environment Practice Questions - AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Q2022) - The Business Environment Synoptic Exam - AAT Level 2 Business Environment Practice Questions - AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Q2022)

Question 1

In English law, what is the key distinction between common law and equity?

Common law developed through decisions of the courts, while equity developed to provide fairer remedies where common law was too rigid Common law is written by Parliament, while equity is created only by the monarch Common law applies only to criminal cases, while equity applies only to civil cases Common law is used in Scotland, while equity is used in England and Wales

Correct Answer:

Common law developed through decisions of the courts, while equity developed to provide fairer remedies where common law was too rigid

Question 2

Which statement best describes the difference between criminal law and civil law?

Criminal law deals with disputes between private individuals, while civil law deals with offences against the state Criminal law concerns offences against the state and may result in punishment, while civil law resolves disputes between parties and provides remedies such as compensation Both criminal and civil law can only be enforced by the police Civil law cases are decided 'beyond reasonable doubt', while criminal cases are decided 'on the balance of probabilities'

Correct Answer:

Criminal law concerns offences against the state and may result in punishment, while civil law resolves disputes between parties and provides remedies such as compensation

Question 3

Public law and private law are distinguished primarily by:

Whether the case is reported in the press Whether the dispute is worth more or less than £10,000 Whether the matter involves the relationship between the state and individuals (public) or between private parties (private) Whether the parties are companies or sole traders

Correct Answer:

Whether the matter involves the relationship between the state and individuals (public) or between private parties (private)

Question 4

Goods displayed in a shop window with a price tag are generally treated in contract law as:

An offer that the customer accepts by pointing at the item A binding contract as soon as the goods are displayed Consideration provided by the shopkeeper An invitation to treat, inviting customers to make an offer to buy

Correct Answer:

An invitation to treat, inviting customers to make an offer to buy

Question 5

Which of the following is an essential element required for a legally binding simple contract?

Offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations Written form signed by a solicitor Registration with Companies House Payment made entirely in advance

Correct Answer:

Offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations

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