101 W11 Wear & Tear

What is wear and tear in a legal context often associated with?

• A. Excessive use
• B. Natural aging
• C. Manufacturer defects
• D. Product misuse

In a legal context, which contracts usually specify that damage from wear and tear will not be covered?

• A. Insurance contracts
• B. Warranty contracts
• C. Rental agreements
• D. Maintenance contracts

What is wear and tear considered to be a form of?

• A. Maintenance
• B. Restoration
• C. Depreciation
• D. Improvement

When an item is used competently and with care, what is assumed to occur in terms of wear and tear?

• A. It increases significantly
• B. It decreases rapidly
• C. It remains constant
• D. It still occurs

What can cause stress to a hammer's head, even with proper use and care?

• A. Corrosion
• B. Neglect
• C. Repeated impacts
• D. Extreme temperatures

Why is stress to a hammer's head impossible to prevent in normal use?

• A. It's a design flaw
• B. It's intentional
• C. It can be averted
• D. It's a result of neglect

What is the expectation regarding a hammer's normal use?

• A. It will never break
• B. It will have a short lifespan
• C. It should break quickly
• D. It may break beyond repair

What term is used to describe objects that are designed to wear and cannot be restored?

• A. Consumable
• B. Durable
• C. Indestructible
• D. Irreplaceable

What types of parts inside a machine are intended to be replaced when they wear out?

• A. Consumable parts
• B. Durable parts
• C. Permanent parts
• D. Inexpensive parts

Which of the following is not listed as an example of consumables in the text?

• A. Bearings
• B. O-rings
• C. Paper
• D. Mainframe computers