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On May 1, Mia signs a check that is payable to the order of Nicole and that is dated July 1. This check is


A) ​negotiable.
B) ​nonnegotiable, because it is payable to a corporation.
C) ​nonnegotiable, because it is postdated.
D) ​nonnegotiable, because it is signed by the drawer.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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The transfer of a negotiable instrument from one person to another is governed by Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

A) True
B) False

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On behalf of Bubbly Drinks Company, Calvin signs an instrument in which he promises to deliver 100 cases of soda as payment to Dispatch & Delivery, Inc., on April 1. This instrument is


A) ​negotiable.
B) ​not negotiable, because soda is not a medium of exchange authorized or adopted by a government as currency.
C) ​not negotiable, because it does not identify a specific soda.
D) ​not negotiable, because it does not recite any consideration.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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On a sheet of paper, Elle writes, without her signature, "I acknowledge that I owe Frank $600, payable out of the proceeds of the sale of my car, a 1995 Honda Civic, which I promise to advertise 'For Sale' next week. Payment is to be made on or before six months from today." What type of instrument is this? Is it negotiable? If not, why not?

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This instrument is a promissory note, bu...

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Camille signs an instrument in favor of Donald that states it is "subject to a certain agreement between Camille and Enzo." This instrument is


A) ​negotiable.
B) ​not negotiable, because it is made subject to a separate agreement.
C) ​not negotiable, because it refers to a separate agreement.
D) ​nonnegotiable, because Camille and Enzo are not the same persons.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A promissory note must name a specific payee to be negotiable.​

A) True
B) False

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A sight draft may be payable on acceptance.​

A) True
B) False

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For an instrument to be negotiable, it must not contain an express promise or order to pay.

A) True
B) False

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Rubber stamp signatures can be legally binding signatures.

A) True
B) False

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On a cashier's check, the bank is the drawer.

A) True
B) False

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Gwen deposits $5,000 with Home State Bank on July 1, 2016. Home State Bank promises to repay Gwen the $5,000 plus 3 percent annual interest on July 1, 2021. Home State Bank issued to Gwen


A) ​a certificate of deposit.
B) ​a check.
C) ​a nonnegotiable instrument.
D) ​a trade acceptance.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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To be negotiable, an instrument must have portability.

A) True
B) False

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With respect to negotiability, the location of a signature on a document is important.

A) True
B) False

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To be negotiable, an order to pay must be addressed to only one person.

A) True
B) False

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On a trade acceptance, the drawer is also the drawee.

A) True
B) False

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With respect to negotiability, a mere reference to another writing or record makes a promise conditional.

A) True
B) False

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Rico agrees to buy a bicycle from Salvatore for $250. Salvatore agrees to deliver the bike on September 1. Rico writes a draft for $250 payable to Salvatore on September 1. This is


A) ​a certificate of deposit.
B) ​a time draft.
C) ​a sight draft.
D) ​a promissory note.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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A personal check cannot be a negotiable instrument.

A) True
B) False

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To borrow funds to finance his business, Rollo executes an instrument in favor of Security Bank. For the instrument to be negotiable, the signature must be


A) ​anywhere on the instrument.
B) ​anywhere on the lower half of the instrument only.
C) ​in the lower left-hand corner of the instrument only.
D) ​in the lower right-hand corner of the instrument only.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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A symbol can serve as a valid signature.

A) True
B) False

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