Security Interests in Personal Property: Comprehensive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the crucial element that establishes a valid security interest?

Accepted Answer

Attachment

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Perfection

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Writing

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Consideration

Question 2

Which method is commonly used to perfect a security interest in tangible, movable goods?

Accepted Answer

Filing a financing statement

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Possession of the collateral

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Control of the deposit account

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Notification to the account debtor

Question 3

When multiple security interests exist in the same collateral, which rule determines their priority?

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First-to-perfect rule

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First-to-file rule

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First-to-attach rule

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Last-in, first-out rule

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a security agreement?

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To establish a security interest

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To perfect a security interest

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To prioritize a security interest

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To convey ownership of the collateral

Question 5

What is the consequence of a default under a security agreement?

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The secured creditor may accelerate the debt and seize the collateral

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The secured creditor forfeits all rights to the collateral

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The debtor has an absolute right to cure the default and retain the collateral

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The security interest is automatically terminated

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code's Article 9?

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To provide a comprehensive framework for secured transactions in personal property

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To regulate the sale of goods

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To protect the rights of creditors only

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To promote economic development

Question 7

Which of the following types of personal property is excluded from the scope of Article 9?

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Intellectual property

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Inventory

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Equipment

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Accounts receivable

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of security interest in personal property recognized under the Uniform Commercial Code?

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Security Interest in Real Estate

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Security Interest in Goods

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Security Interest in Accounts

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Security Interest in Chattel Paper

Question 9

The primary purpose of creating a security interest in personal property is to:

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Give the secured party a priority claim to the collateral in the event of the debtor's default

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Transfer ownership of the collateral to the secured party

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Allow the secured party to use the collateral as they see fit

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Create an automatic lien on the collateral

Question 10

To be effective against third parties, a security interest in personal property must be:

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Perfected by filing a financing statement

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Possessed by the secured party

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Supported by a written security agreement signed by the debtor

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Registered with the government

Question 11

The priority of a security interest is generally determined by:

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The time of perfection

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The date the security agreement was signed

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The amount of the debt secured

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The type of collateral involved

Question 12

The purpose of filing a financing statement is to:

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Perfect the security interest and give it priority over unperfected interests

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Give public notice of the security interest

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Create a lien on the collateral

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Transfer ownership of the collateral to the secured party

Question 13

In the context of fixture attachment, the 'single integrated system' test determines whether:

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A fixture has become so integrated with real property that it is considered a part of it

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A fixture is essential to the operation of the real property

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The value of the fixture is greater than the value of the real property

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The parties involved intended for the fixture to be considered real property

Question 14

Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which of the following is NOT a type of security interest in personal property?

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Security interests in real estate

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Security interests in goods

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Security interests in accounts

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Security interests in chattel paper

Question 15

When a secured party takes possession of the collateral, the security interest is considered:

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Perfected

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Attached

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Priority

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Foreclosed

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a remedy available to a secured party upon default?

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Creditor action

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Repossession

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Foreclosure

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Acceleration

Question 17

Under the UCC, the priority of a security interest is determined by:

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First to perfect

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First to attach

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Amount of collateral

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Debtor's consent

Question 18

Which of the following transactions typically results in the creation of an account receivable?

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Sale of goods on credit

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Loan of money

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Assignment of a lease

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Transfer of ownership in a chattel

Question 19

Which of the following is a priority rule that governs conflicts between secured parties?

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First in time, first in right

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Last in time, first in right

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Equal priority for all secured parties

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Priority based on the age of the debtor

Question 20

The term 'chattel paper' refers to

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A document that evidences a security interest in goods

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A negotiable instrument that represents a debt

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A document that transfers ownership in a chattel

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A document that creates a leasehold interest

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the perfection of a security interest in an account?

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Possession of the account

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Filing a financing statement

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Giving notice to the account debtor

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Value

Question 22

Which of the following is a type of security interest in personal property, as defined under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code?

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Security interest in goods

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Security interest in services

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Security interest in real estate

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Security interest in intellectual property

Question 23

What is the primary legal framework governing secured transactions in the United States?

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Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

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The Bankruptcy Code

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Act

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The Securities Exchange Act

Question 24

Which of the following types of collateral is excluded from the scope of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code?

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Intellectual property

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Motor vehicles

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Farm products

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Accounts receivable

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid security interest?

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It must be supported by consideration.

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It must be in writing.

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It must describe the collateral.

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It must be recorded with the appropriate government office.

Question 26

True or False: The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs security interests in personal property in the United States.

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True

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False

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a factor that courts consider when determining the reasonableness of a secured party's disposition of collateral?

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The secured party's profit

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The manner of disposition

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The price obtained

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The debtor's consent

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of security interest in personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC Article 9)?

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Lien

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Security interest in goods

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Security interest in accounts

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Security interest in chattel paper

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of a security agreement?

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To create a legally enforceable security interest in the collateral

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To discharge any existing liens on the collateral

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To transfer ownership of the collateral to the secured party

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To provide notice to third parties of the secured party's interest

Question 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of a possessory security interest?

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The secured party has physical possession of the collateral

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The secured party has a right to possession of the collateral, but the debtor retains possession

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The secured party has a lien on the collateral

Question 31

What is the effect of a properly perfected security interest?

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It gives the secured party priority over other creditors

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It discharges any existing liens on the collateral

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It gives the secured party the right to immediate possession of the collateral

Question 32

What is the purpose of a default clause in a security agreement?

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To specify the actions that the secured party may take if the debtor defaults

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To transfer ownership of the collateral to the secured party

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To provide notice to the debtor of the secured party's rights

Question 33

What is the purpose of a sale of collateral after default?

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To satisfy the secured debt

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To transfer ownership of the collateral to the secured party

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To punish the debtor

Question 34

What is the governing law for security interests in personal property in the United States?

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Uniform Commercial Code Article 9

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Common law

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Bankruptcy Code

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State law

Question 35

What is the **primary purpose** of a security interest?

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To provide collateral for a loan or other obligation.

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To transfer ownership of the collateral to the secured party.

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To give the secured party the right to use the collateral.

Question 36

What is the **effect** of filing a financing statement?

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It gives notice to third parties of theセキュリティinterest.

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It creates a lien on the collateral.

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It transfers ownership of the collateral to the secured party.

Question 37

What is the **priority** of a perfected security interest?

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It takes priority over unperfected security interests and liens.

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It takes priority over all other claims.

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It only takes priority over the claims of unsecured creditors.

Question 38

What is the **effect** of a security interest in chattel paper?

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It gives the secured party a security interest in the goods represented by the chattel paper and the proceeds of the chattel paper.

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It gives the secured party a security interest only in the chattel paper itself.

Question 39

What is the primary function of a security interest?

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To secure payment or performance of an obligation

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To establish ownership rights

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To create a constructive trust

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To transfer legal title

Question 40

Which of the following is a necessary element for the creation of a valid security interest in goods?

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Attachment

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Possession

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Perfection

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Filing

Question 41

What are the consequences of default on a secured transaction?

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The secured party may exercise its remedies

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The debtor's obligation is automatically discharged

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The secured party loses all rights to the collateral

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The security interest is automatically extinguished

Question 42

Which of the following is a priority rule that governs security interests in personal property?

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First-to-file rule

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Equity among creditors

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Pro rata sharing

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Last-in-time, first-in-right

Question 43

What is the key distinction between a purchase money security interest and a non-purchase money security interest?

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Purchase money security interests have priority over non-purchase money security interests that attach to the same collateral

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Non-purchase money security interests cannot be perfected by filing

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Purchase money security interests require a written agreement

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of a UCC financing statement?

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To provide public notice of a security interest

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To transfer ownership of personal property

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To create a statutory lien

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a security interest in a commercial transaction?

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Protects the borrower's assets

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Reduces risk to the lender

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Increases credit availability

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Simplifies the borrowing process

Question 46

A debtor grants a lender a security interest in all of their accounts receivable. The debtor later assigns all of their accounts receivable to a factoring company. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the lender's security interest in the assigned accounts receivable?

Accepted Answer

The lender's security interest in the assigned accounts receivable is subordinate to the factoring company's rights.

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The priority depends on whether the lender had notice of the assignment.

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The lender's security interest remains superior to the factoring company's rights.

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The lender's security interest is unaffected by the assignment to the factoring company.

Question 47

A company grants a lender a security interest in all of its inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. The lender properly perfects its security interest.  The company later sells some of its inventory to a customer on credit.  Which of the following is TRUE regarding the lender's security interest in the sold inventory?

Accepted Answer

The lender's security interest continues in the sold inventory, but it is now subject to the customer's rights as a buyer in the ordinary course of business.

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The lender's security interest remains superior to the customer's rights, even after the sale.

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The lender's security interest only applies to unsold inventory.

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The lender's security interest automatically terminates when the inventory is sold.

Question 48

A secured party aims to perfect its security interest in a piece of equipment.  Which of the following methods would NOT be effective for perfecting the security interest?

Accepted Answer

Filing a financing statement with the Secretary of State for a personal property security interest.

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Filing a financing statement with the appropriate county clerk (depending on the state and type of equipment).

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Taking possession of the equipment.

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Perfecting the security interest by control, if applicable.

Question 49

Two creditors have perfected security interests in the same collateral. Creditor A's security interest was perfected first, while Creditor B's security interest was perfected later.  Which of the following is TRUE regarding the priority of the security interests?

Accepted Answer

Creditor A's security interest takes priority over Creditor B's security interest.

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The priority is determined by agreement between the creditors.

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The priority is determined based on the amount of outstanding debt owed to each creditor.

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Creditor B's security interest takes priority over Creditor A's security interest.

Question 50

A lender has a perfected security interest in a debtor's inventory. The debtor files for bankruptcy.  Which of the following is TRUE regarding the lender's security interest?

Accepted Answer

The lender's security interest is subject to the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.

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The lender's security interest has priority over all other claims against the debtor's assets.

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The lender's security interest is automatically extinguished.

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The lender's security interest is unaffected by the bankruptcy filing.

Question 51

A secured party intends to take possession of collateral after the debtor defaults.  Which of the following is a requirement that the secured party must generally satisfy before repossessing the collateral?

Accepted Answer

The secured party must not breach the peace, meaning they must avoid any actions that could lead to violence or disruption.

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The secured party must pay the debtor a reasonable fee for the repossession.

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The secured party must provide the debtor with at least 30 days' notice before repossessing the collateral.

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The secured party must obtain a court order authorizing repossession.