16. What is the effect of mutual fault of the carrier and the shipper, when there is loss of goods?

a. Payment of damages by the party who is more negligent

b. Proportional reduction of the cost of liability of the carrier
c. Annulment of the contract of carriage
d. Rescission of the contract of carriage

17. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the limitation of the required degree of
diligence to be observed by the common carrier?
a. The agreement must be notarized
b. The agreement must be supported by valuable consideration
c. The agreement must be signed by the parties.
d. The agreement must be in writing

18. When a common carrier unloads passengers or goods in a place other than that stipulated as
the place of destination, there is a breach of the contract of common carriage.
a. It depends if the transport fee was paid
b. True
c. It depends if the carrier is a common carrier
d. False.

19. In case of doubt as to whether a carrier is common or private, the carrier is presumed to be:
a. A private carrier
b. Neither choices may apply
c. A common carrier

20. A document which a carrier must obtain to be authorized to provide transport services:
a. Certificate of Convenience of Service
b. Certificate of Public Convenience
c. Certificate of Public Transport
d. Certificate of Transport Business.

21. In case of international carriage, which law governs the liability of a common carrier for loss,
destruction or deterioration of goods?
a. The law of the place of destination
b. The law of the state of origin of the transport provider
c. The law of the place of origin
d. The law of the flag state of the carrier.

22. Which of the following is NOT a basis for the required degree of diligence of common carriers in
the transport of passengers?
a. Public interest in the transport business
b. Value of human life
c. Amount of compensation
d. Public confidence in public transport
23. At what point is a passenger granted protection by law under the contract of common carriage?
a. At the moment the passenger steps on the vehicle platform
b. At the moment the carrier receives authorization to conduct the transport business
c. At the moment the contract of common carriage is perfected.
d. At the moment the passenger pays the transport fee.

24. A common carrier is liable for injury or loss of life of passengers even if the injury or death is
caused by their employees.
a. False
B. True

25. A common carrier may dispense with its obligation to observe due diligence by posting a notice
or signage in a conspicuous place within the vehicle.
a. False
b. True

26. What is the effect of contributory negligence by the carrier and the passenger, where there is
damage or injury?
a. Liability by the passenger for damages in favor of the carrier
b. Proportional reduction of the liability for damages by the carrier.
c. Exemption from liability for damages by the carrier.
d. Rescission of the contract of carriage with payment of damages

27. A vessel which is registered under Philippine laws is referred to as:

a. a flag vessel
b. A citizen vessel
c. A local vessel
d. A Philippine flag vessel

28. The government agency under the Office of the President having general jurisdiction and control
over all persons corporations, firms, or entities in the maritime industry of the Philippines.
a. Maritime Insurance Authority
b. Maritime Investment Authority
c. Maritime Industry Administration
d. Maritime Industry Authority

29. The person entrusted with the provisioning of a vessel, or who represents the latter in the port
in which she may be found is referred to as:
a. Ship Agent
b. Ship Charterer
c. Ship Owner
d. Ship Captain

30. What is the nature of maritime liability?

 a. Real and hypothecary
b. Real and apothecary
c. Real and personal
d, Real and indispensable

31. What does the “No vessel, no liability” rule state?

a. The liability of the shipowner or agent for loss or damage ix extinguished by the latter’s right
of abandonment of the vessel and earned freight, if any.
b. The liability of the shipowner or ship agent for loss or damage is increased by the latter’s right
of abandonment of the vessel and earned freight, if any.
c. The liability of the shipowner or ship agent for loss or damage is moderated and limited by
the latter’s right of abandonment of the vessel and earned freight, if any.
d. The liability of the shipowner or ship agent for loss or damage is determined by the latter’s
right of abandonment of the vessel and earned freight, if any.

32. A contract by which an entire ship or some principal part thereof is let by the owner to another
person for a specified time or use.
a. Bareboat charter
b. Charter party
c. Contract party
d. Contract of Affreightment

33. To be “seaworthy” a vessel must:

a. Have the degree of fitness which an ordinary, careful and prudent owner would require his
vessel to have before her voyage begin, having regard to all the probable circumstances of it.
b. have the degree of fitness which an ordinary, careful and prudent owner would require his
vessel to have at the completion of her voyage, having regard to all the probable circumstances
of it.
c. have the degree of fitness which an ordinary, careful and prudent owner would require his
vessel to have at the commencement of her voyage, having regard to all the probable
circumstances of it.
d. have the degree of fitness which an ordinary, careful and prudent owner would require his
vessel to have while her voyage is ongoing, having regard to all the probable circumstances of it.
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35. To be capable of transporting goods on a vessel, the vessel must be seaworthy only.
Cargoworthiness is optional.
a. false.
b. True