Question 1

All bankruptcy proceedings are held in

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A)   federal bankruptcy courts.
B)   state bankruptcy courts.
C)   special cross-jurisdictional debtors courts.
D)   local small-claims courts.

Question 2

Ann files a petition in bankruptcy under Chapter 7. Brian takes control over her property and reduces it to money for distribution. Brian is

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A)   a secured creditor.
B)   a bankruptcy court judge.
C)   a bankruptcy trustee.
D)   a debtor who filed jointly for bankruptcy under a single petition.

Question 3

Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for

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A)   the adjustment of debts of individuals-not businesses.
B)   liquidation proceedings.
C)   the reorganization of the obligations of the debtor.
D)   the adjustment of debts of businesses-not individuals.

Question 4

Debts that remain after a liquidation are not discharged, and the debtor retains his or her obligation to pay them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Under Chapter 13, all debts are dischargeable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All bankruptcy proceedings are conducted in federal bankruptcy courts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a debtor must complete a means test to determine whether the debtor has been living within his or her means.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Once a bankruptcy petition is properly filed, creditors can commence or continue most legal actions against the debtor to recover claims.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A Chapter 13 proceeding is more expensive and complicated than a Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 proceeding.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a Chapter 7 proceeding, if the value of the debtor's estate does not provide sufficient cash to pay all the creditors, it is given back to the debtor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If there is a presumption of abuse, the trustee must file a motion to dismiss a Chapter 7 petition or explain why such a motion would not be appropriate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To force a debtor with twelve or more creditors into bankruptcy proceedings, at least three of those who join in the petition must have unsecured claims that add up to at least

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A)   $155.
B)   $1,575.
C)   $15,775.
D)   $157,750.

Question 13

Compared to Chapter 7 and 11 plans, a Chapter 13 plan

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A)   permits creditors to force a debtor into involuntary bankruptcy.
B)   allows a debtor to retain possession of his or her assets.
C)   is more expensive and more complicated.
D)   permits any interested party to file a repayment plan.

Question 14

Under Chapter 13, a plan may provide for the payment of an amount less than 100 percent of the debtor's total obligations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

With respect to creditors, the main goal of bankruptcy law is to

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A)   ensure that creditors will continue to lend to insolvent debtors.
B)   protect creditor assets from diminution in value.
C)   ensure equitable treatment in the competition for debtor assets.
D)   make all debtor property available for all creditor claims.

Question 16

In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debtors retain most of their assets and agree to payments on their debts, most of which are discharged within three years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a voluntary petition in bankruptcy is found to be proper, the court's entry of an order for relief

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A)   puts into place an automatic stay.
B)   discharges the debtor's obligations.
C)   dismisses the petition.
D)   distributes the debtor's assets to his or her creditors.

Question 18

One of the Bankruptcy Code's main goals is to ensure preferential treatment of certain creditors who are competing for a debtor's assets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Any person-including individuals, but not partnerships or corporations-may be a debtor under Chapter 7.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eligible for relief on a petition in bankruptcy under Chapter 11 is

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A)   any debtor who is eligible under Chapter 7, and railroads.
B)   an individual, not a partnership or a corporation, with regular income and debts of less than a certain amount.
C)   any "person" except railroads and certain financial institutions.
D)   any party who is not eligible under a different chapter of the Code.

Exam 26: Bankruptcy

All bankruptcy proceedings are conducted in federal bankruptcy courts.

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Any person-including individuals, but not partnerships or corporations-may be a debtor under Chapter 7.

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One of the Bankruptcy Code's main goals is to ensure preferential treatment of certain creditors who are competing for a debtor's assets.

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Under Chapter 13, all debts are dischargeable.

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Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for

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All bankruptcy proceedings are held in

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A Chapter 13 proceeding is more expensive and complicated than a Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 proceeding.

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In a Chapter 7 proceeding, if the value of the debtor's estate does not provide sufficient cash to pay all the creditors, it is given back to the debtor.

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If there is a presumption of abuse, the trustee must file a motion to dismiss a Chapter 7 petition or explain why such a motion would not be appropriate.

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To force a debtor with twelve or more creditors into bankruptcy proceedings, at least three of those who join in the petition must have unsecured claims that add up to at least

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In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debtors retain most of their assets and agree to payments on their debts, most of which are discharged within three years.

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If a voluntary petition in bankruptcy is found to be proper, the court's entry of an order for relief

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With respect to creditors, the main goal of bankruptcy law is to

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Under Chapter 13, a plan may provide for the payment of an amount less than 100 percent of the debtor's total obligations.

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To qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a debtor must complete a means test to determine whether the debtor has been living within his or her means.

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Debts that remain after a liquidation are not discharged, and the debtor retains his or her obligation to pay them.

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Compared to Chapter 7 and 11 plans, a Chapter 13 plan

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Ann files a petition in bankruptcy under Chapter 7. Brian takes control over her property and reduces it to money for distribution. Brian is

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Eligible for relief on a petition in bankruptcy under Chapter 11 is

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Once a bankruptcy petition is properly filed, creditors can commence or continue most legal actions against the debtor to recover claims.

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