CLEP Introductory Business Law Prep Course | 600+ Questions
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CLEP Introductory Business Law Exam Prep Course

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Self-paced prep for the CLEP Introductory Business Law exam. 18 chapters covering all 6 content areas the exam tests, with a quiz after every subchapter. 100 questions, 90 minutes. A score of 50 earns 3 transferable college credits.

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What are ACE and NCCRS?

Two independent bodies that review online courses and recommend them for college credit. The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) put courses through faculty panels that assess rigor and learning outcomes, then publish a credit recommendation. When you complete one, the credentialing body issues an official transcript you send to your college — the same kind of transfer credit a student moving from another university would bring with them.

  • Reviewed by faculty panels, not by the course provider
  • Official transcript issued on completion
  • Recognized at 2,100+ colleges, many of which also take CLEP and DSST
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Buying CLEP Introductory Business Law prep also opens the ACE/NCCRS course in the same subject — Business Law — at no extra cost. So exam day isn't the only way through. If the score doesn't land, the course is already sitting in your account: complete it self-paced, no proctor and no 90-minute timer, and earn the three credits through coursework instead.

  • Same subject, same 3 semester hours, different path
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  • CLEP can still be retaken after three months

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CLEP Introductory Business Law exam format and topics

The exam covers a one-semester introductory business law course across 6 content areas, with contracts as the single largest topic. About 100 questions in 90 minutes, some of them unscored pretest items. Pass mark is 50.

CLEP Introductory Business Law content areas by exam weighting
Content area Weighting Questions What it covers
Contracts 30–40% ≈30–40 Formation, capacity and consideration; third-party beneficiaries; assignment and delegation; statute of frauds; interpretation; breach, remedies and bars to remedies; discharge; illegal contracts
Legal Environment 20–25% ≈20–25 Ethics and corporate social responsibility; government regulation and administrative agencies; antitrust; employment law; product liability; consumer protection; international business law
Torts 10–15% ≈10–15 Intentional torts, negligence and strict liability
History and Sources of American Law / Constitutional Law 5–10% ≈5–10 Sources of American law; constitutional principles that govern business
American Legal Systems and Procedures 5–10% ≈5–10 The court system, jurisdiction and litigation procedure
Miscellaneous 5–10% ≈5–10 Agency, partnerships and corporations; sales
6 content areas 100% ≈100 90 minutes · multiple choice · score 50 for an ACE recommendation of 3 semester hours

How hard is the exam?

Contracts decide this exam: up to 40% of the questions test whether an agreement is enforceable and what happens when it's broken. Many are short scenarios — a buyer, a seller, a promise — that ask you to apply a rule like consideration or the statute of frauds. The legal environment area adds regulation, employment and consumer law.

  • Start with contracts — up to 40% of the exam
  • Know the elements of a valid contract and the defenses to one
  • Legal environment is next at 20–25%

Exam fee and booking

Register with College Board for $97. Test centers may add an administration fee. You can test at a center or remotely with a proctor, year-round. Scores are reported immediately for multiple-choice exams, and you send them to your college yourself.

  • Passing score 50, for 3 semester hours
  • Retake permitted after three months
  • Free for active-duty military via DANTES

Learn each contract rule with a one-line example. The exam's scenarios are short, and recognizing the rule is most of the work.

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Course chapters and lessons

18 chapters across 75 instructional hours. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.

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106Lessons
530+Quiz questions
100Practice final questions
75 hrsInstructional hours
18 chapters  ·  106 lessons  ·  1 practice final exam
Chapter 1 Introduction to Law and Legal Systems 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 1.1 What Is Law and What Functions Does It Serve?

    What law is and what it does, the world's major legal systems, and the sources of American law — the history and sources area.

  2. 1.2 Modern Legal Systems of the World
  3. 1.3 Sources of Law
Chapter 2 The United States Court System 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 2.1 Separation of Powers

    Separation of powers, federalism, and how trial and appellate courts are organized.

  2. 2.2 Federalism
  3. 2.3 Trial and Appellate Courts
Chapter 3 Litigation 6 lessons · 4 hrs
  1. 3.1 The Parties, Attorneys, and Jury

    Parties and juries, standing, subject matter and personal jurisdiction, venue, pretrial procedure, trial and appeal — the legal systems and procedures area.

  2. 3.2 Standing
  3. 3.3 Subject Matter and Personal Jurisdiction
  4. 3.4 Venue
  5. 3.5 Pretrial Procedures
  6. 3.6 The Trial and Appeal
Chapter 4 Alternative Dispute Resolution 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 4.1 Negotiation

    Negotiation, mediation and arbitration as alternatives to going to court.

  2. 4.2 Mediation
  3. 4.3 Arbitration
Chapter 5 The Constitution 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 5.1 Federalism and Preemption

    Federalism and preemption, the Commerce Clause, and how the Bill of Rights applies to businesses.

  2. 5.2 The Commerce Clause
  3. 5.3 Business and the Bill of Rights
Chapter 6 International Law 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 6.1 The Nature of International Law

    The nature and sources of international law and the U.S. laws that follow American businesses abroad.

  2. 6.2 Sources of International Law
  3. 6.3 US Laws that Apply to US Nationals Abroad
Chapter 7 Administrative Law 4 lessons · 3 hrs
  1. 7.1 Creation of Administrative Agencies

    How administrative agencies are created, what they do, judicial review of their actions, and public access to agency information.

  2. 7.2 Agency Functions
  3. 7.3 Judicial Review of Agency Actions
  4. 7.4 Public Access to Agency Information
Chapter 8 Criminal Law 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 8.1 The Nature of Criminal Law

    The nature of criminal law, constitutional rights and defenses, and common business crimes.

  2. 8.2 Constitutional Rights and Defenses
  3. 8.3 Common Business Crimes
Chapter 9 Torts 3 lessons · 2.5 hrs
  1. 9.1 Intentional Torts

    Intentional torts, negligence and strict liability — the torts area, 10–15% of the exam.

  2. 9.2 Negligence
  3. 9.3 Strict Liability
Chapter 10 Contracts 7 lessons · 4.5 hrs
  1. 10.1 Contract Elements

    Contract elements, types of contracts, performance and breach, defenses, assignment and third-party beneficiaries, the parol evidence rule, and remedies — the largest area on the exam.

  2. 10.2 Types of Contracts
  3. 10.3 Performance and Breach of Contract
  4. 10.4 Defenses to Contracts
  5. 10.5 Assignment, Delegation, and Third Party Beneficiaries
  6. 10.6 Parol Evidence Rule
  7. 10.7 Remedies
Chapter 11 Employment Law and Anti-Discrimination Laws 10 lessons · 5 hrs
  1. 11.1 Introduction to Employment Law

    Employment at will, employment torts, wage and hour law, FMLA, OSHA, ERISA and workers' compensation.

  2. 11.2 Employment At Will
  3. 11.3 Common Employment Law Torts
  4. 11.4 Wage and Hour Laws
  5. 11.5 Family Medical Leave Act
  6. 11.6 Occupational Safety and Health Act
  7. 11.7 Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  8. 11.8 Workers’ Compensation Laws
  9. 11.9 Unemployment Compensation
  10. 11.10 Labor Relations
Chapter 12 Anti-Discrimination Laws 6 lessons · 4 hrs
  1. 12.1 The Equal Pay Act of 1963

    The Equal Pay Act, Title VII and its enforcement, the ADEA, the ADA and GINA.

  2. 12.2 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  3. 12.3 Enforcement of Title VII
  4. 12.4 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  5. 12.5 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  6. 12.6 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
Chapter 13 Agency and Business Organizations 10 lessons · 6.5 hrs
  1. 13.1 The Agency Relationship

    The agency relationship, duties of agents and principals, liability to third parties, and the main forms of business: sole proprietorships, partnerships, franchises, joint ventures and corporations.

  2. 13.2 Duties of Agents and Principals
  3. 13.3 Liability to Third Parties
  4. 13.4 Termination of Agency Relationship
  5. 13.5 Sole Proprietorship
  6. 13.6 Partnerships
  7. 13.7 Franchises
  8. 13.8 Joint Venture
  9. 13.9 Corporations
  10. 13.10 Limited Liability Entities
Chapter 14 Partnerships and Corporations 9 lessons · 6 hrs
  1. 14.1 Types of Partnerships

    Types of partnerships, partnership agreements and duties, dissolution, corporate structure, shareholder rights, and the duties of officers and directors.

  2. 14.2 Partnership Agreements
  3. 14.3 Rights and Duties of Partners
  4. 14.4 Termination of a Partnership
  5. 14.5 Corporate Structure
  6. 14.6 Shareholder Rights
  7. 14.7 Corporate Officers and Directors
  8. 14.8 Legal Theories
  9. 14.9 Mergers, Consolidations, and Dissolutions
Chapter 15 Antitrust Law and Consumer Law 8 lessons · 5.5 hrs
  1. 15.1 Historical Development

    The history of antitrust law, monopoly, restraints of trade, price discrimination, and consumer and debtor protection.

  2. 15.2 Monopoly
  3. 15.3 Unreasonable Restraints on Trade
  4. 15.4 Price Discrimination
  5. 15.5 Enforcement
  6. 15.6 Protecting the Purchaser
  7. 15.7 Protecting the Debtor
  8. 15.8 Enforcement
Chapter 16 Workplace Privacy and Property 8 lessons · 5.5 hrs
  1. 16.1 Right to Privacy

    Privacy in the workplace and information security, then personal and real property, wills and trusts, land use and environmental law.

  2. 16.2 Workplace Privacy
  3. 16.3 Information Security Issues
  4. 16.4 Personal Property
  5. 16.5 Real Property
  6. 16.6 Wills and Trusts
  7. 16.7 Land Use Regulation
  8. 16.8 Environmental Law
Chapter 17 Intellectual Property and Bankruptcy 8 lessons · 5.5 hrs
  1. 17.1 Intellectual Property

    Patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyright, and the types and process of bankruptcy.

  2. 17.2 Constitutional Roots
  3. 17.3 Patents
  4. 17.4 Trade Secrets
  5. 17.5 Trademarks
  6. 17.6 Copyright
  7. 17.7 Types of Bankruptcy
  8. 17.8 Bankruptcy Proceedings
Chapter 18 Internet Law and Social Media 9 lessons · 5 hrs
  1. 18.1 Understanding Internet Law: Spam, CAN-SPAM Act, and the U.S. Safe Web Act

    Spam and CAN-SPAM, domain names and cybersquatting, trademarks and copyright online, and the law of social media.

  2. 18.2 Domain Names and Their Role in E-Commerce
  3. 18.3 Understanding Cybersquatting and Legal Protections.
  4. 18.4 Trademark Issues in the Online World.
  5. 18.5 Copyrights in Digital Information.
  6. 18.6 Copyright Infringement and File Sharing: Key Issues in the Digital Age.
  7. 18.7 Social Media and Its Legal Implications
  8. 18.8 Protection of Social Media Passwords.
  9. 18.9 Understanding Online Defamation and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Liability.
Practice exam Practice final exam 100 questions
  1. Practice final exam — 100 multiple-choice questions

    A full-length practice final that mirrors the exam's content areas and question style. Your score feeds the readiness tracker, so you know when you're ready to book the real exam.

These chapters make up the CLEP Introductory Business Law exam prep class. They cover every content area on the official exam outline, and some topics go further than the exam requires.

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Colleges that accept CLEP Introductory Business Law

CLEP is recognized at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges, but each one sets its own minimum score and decides how many credit hours to award. Check yours before you book the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing score for CLEP Introductory Business Law?
The credit-granting score is 50. At a score of 50 or above, the American Council on Education recommends 3 semester hours of credit. Each college sets its own policy, so confirm the score and credit hours your school awards.
How many questions are on the CLEP Business Law exam?
Roughly 100 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. Some are unscored pretest questions.
How much does the CLEP Business Law exam cost?
The exam fee is $97, paid to College Board. Test centers may add a separate administration fee. Active-duty military can take CLEP exams at no cost through DANTES. TransferCredit prep is $19 for lifetime access to this subject.
What topics are on the CLEP Introductory Business Law exam?
Six content areas: Contracts (30–40%); Legal Environment (20–25%); Torts (10–15%); History and Sources of American Law and Constitutional Law (5–10%); American Legal Systems and Procedures (5–10%); and Miscellaneous, covering agency, partnerships, corporations and sales (5–10%).
Is the CLEP Business Law exam hard?
It's very focused: contracts alone can be 40% of the questions. Students who learn contract rules with examples usually do well. Most prepare in three to five weeks; people who work with contracts or in business often move faster.
Do I need legal experience for CLEP Business Law?
No. The exam covers an introductory undergraduate course, and the chapters start from what law is and how courts work.
Which colleges accept CLEP Business Law for credit?
CLEP is accepted at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities. Introductory Business Law usually replaces a business law or legal environment of business course. Check your own institution's policy before booking.
How long should I study for CLEP Business Law?
Three to five weeks of consistent study is typical. Master the contracts chapter first, take the subchapter quizzes, and use the readiness tracker to decide when to book.
Are CLEP Business Law questions mostly memorization or case problems?
It's a roughly even mix. About 30–35% test basic facts and terms, 30–35% test understanding of concepts and principles, and about 30% ask you to apply the law to specific case problems.
What torts should I know for CLEP Business Law?
Torts are 10–15% of the exam. Know the intentional torts, such as assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment and fraud; the four elements of negligence (duty, breach, causation and damages); and strict liability, including product liability.
What happens if I fail the CLEP Business Law exam?
You can retake a CLEP exam after three months. Your TransferCredit plan also includes a backup ACE/NCCRS course in the same subject, which awards credit through coursework with no exam required.
What contract topics are on CLEP Business Law?
Formation, capacity, consideration, joint obligations, third-party beneficiaries, assignment and delegation, the statute of frauds, interpretation, breach and remedies, discharge and illegal contracts.
Does CLEP Business Law cover the UCC?
Yes, in part. Sales of goods fall under the miscellaneous area, and the statute of frauds and contract questions can involve UCC rules for merchants and goods.
Is CLEP Business Law useful for a business degree?
Yes. Most business programs require a business law or legal environment course, and CLEP Introductory Business Law is widely used to satisfy it. Confirm with your program.