Level 0 exam — Legal & Compliance

Exam — fresh questions

12 questions to validate the fundamentals: the role of law, sources and hierarchy, legal forms and vocabulary. (General guidance, not legal advice.)
Answer everything, then click Check: your score and explanations will appear.

0.1 · Recall

1. What is the primary goal of legal awareness?

Knowing everything by heart Spotting when a legal question arises and consulting at the right time Replacing the lawyer Winning every lawsuit

Law secures and defends; it varies by country.

0.1 · Application

2. Why does legal awareness help even if you have a lawyer?

It replaces them It saves money It wins lawsuits You only consult on what you identified as a problem

It triggers the “this deserves an opinion” reflex.

0.2 · Recall

3. What does the hierarchy of norms say?

Everything is equal A lower norm must comply with higher norms Contracts prevail over statutes Case law sits at the top

A contract cannot override a public-policy rule.

0.2 · Application

4. Which rule can be set aside by contract?

The Constitution None A public-policy rule A default rule (applicable failing agreement to the contrary)

Public policy is mandatory and non-derogable.

0.2 · Arbitration

5. How can a signed contract be annulled?

If it clashes with a public-policy rule (even if signed knowingly) Only by mutual agreement Never It can never be annulled

Consent does not validate what the law prohibits.

0.3 · Recall

6. What is legal personality?

A legal entity separate from its founders (its own assets) A contract A character trait A tax obligation

The company separates its assets from the owners'.

0.3 · Application

7. Is limited liability absolute?

Yes, except for fraud It does not exist No: a personal guarantee, fault or fraud removes it Yes, always

It protects the honest, prudent owner with no personal guarantee.

0.3 · Arbitration

8. What should you NOT do with legal forms?

Consult a local professional Blindly transpose a foreign company form Ask the 4 questions Assess the risk

Forms and acronyms vary entirely by country.

0.4 · Application

9. Does “liable” mean “guilty”?

Always Only in criminal law Yes No: you can be liable (compensate) without being guilty

Civil = compensate; criminal = punish. In law, words have a precise meaning.

0.4 · Application

10. Can civil and criminal liability cumulate?

Only civil Only criminal Yes: one situation can trigger both independently No, never

Compensating (civil) and punishing (criminal) are two independent logics.

0.4 · Application

11. Why prefer written records?

Out of distrust It is mandatory everywhere Because evidence is decisive (“not proven = non-existent”) To look serious

A written record protects both parties and fixes what was agreed.

0.1 · Arbitration

12. What does the guide say about law and countries?

Law varies by country and evolves: general guidance, not advice Only French law counts Law is identical everywhere Rules never change

Always check the applicable local law and consult a professional.

What's next?

Score ≥ 80%: go to Level 1 — Contracts (contracts, clauses, common contracts, electronic signature, negotiation).
Score < 80%: review the missed sections (role of law 0.1, hierarchy 0.2, legal forms 0.3, vocabulary 0.4), reread the explanations above, then retake the test.