OMVIC Final Exam – 200 Practice Questions with Answers
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Section 1: MVDA & OMVIC Governance (Questions 1-20)
1. What is the primary legislation governing Ontario's retail
automotive sector?
A. The Motor Vehicle Act (2002)
B. The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (2002)
C. The Consumer Protection Act (2002)
D. The Sale of Goods Act
Answer: B. The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (2002)
The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), 2002, is the primary legislation
governing Ontario's retail automotive sector. OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle
Industry Council) is the body that administers and enforces the MVDA.
2. How many people compose OMVIC's Board of Directors, and how
many represent the industry versus consumers?
,A. 12 total – 6 dealers, 6 consumer reps
B. 10 total – 7 dealers, 3 consumer reps
C. 12 total – 9 dealers, 3 consumer reps
D. 15 total – 10 dealers, 5 consumer reps
Answer: C. 12 total – 9 dealers, 3 consumer reps
OMVIC's Board of Directors is composed of 12 members: 9 representatives
from the industry and 3 consumer representatives. This structure ensures
balanced representation of industry interests and consumer protection.
3. What is the primary role of OMVIC?
A. To sell vehicles to consumers
B. To register new vehicles
C. To administer and enforce the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and protect
consumers
D. To provide vehicle financing
Answer: C. To administer and enforce the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act
and protect consumers
OMVIC's primary role is to administer and enforce the MVDA, protect
consumers, and maintain a fair and informed marketplace in Ontario's
automotive sector.
,4. Which of the following is NOT a function of OMVIC?
A. Registering motor vehicle dealers and salespersons
B. Providing vehicle financing to consumers
C. Investigating consumer complaints
D. Enforcing the Code of Ethics
Answer: B. Providing vehicle financing to consumers
OMVIC's functions include registering dealers and salespersons, investigating
complaints, and enforcing regulations. Providing financing to consumers is
not a function of OMVIC; this is typically done by financial institutions or
dealerships.
5. Under the MVDA, who is responsible for appointing OMVIC's Board
of Directors?
A. The Premier of Ontario
B. The Minister of Government and Consumer Services
C. The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council members
D. The Attorney General of Ontario
Answer: B. The Minister of Government and Consumer Services
The Minister of Government and Consumer Services appoints OMVIC's Board
, of Directors. This ensures accountability and oversight of the automotive
sector.
6. What is the maximum fine for an individual found guilty of an
offence under the MVDA?
A. $5,000
B. $25,000
C. $50,000
D. $100,000
**Answer: C. $50,000***
* Under the MVDA, an individual found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine
of up to $50,000. Corporations can be fined up to $100,000.
7. What is the maximum fine for a corporation found guilty of an
offence under the MVDA?
A. $25,000
B. $50,000
C. $100,000
D. $250,000
& Explanations (MVDA Certification 2026) Download now
and pass first try!
Section 1: MVDA & OMVIC Governance (Questions 1-20)
1. What is the primary legislation governing Ontario's retail
automotive sector?
A. The Motor Vehicle Act (2002)
B. The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (2002)
C. The Consumer Protection Act (2002)
D. The Sale of Goods Act
Answer: B. The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (2002)
The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), 2002, is the primary legislation
governing Ontario's retail automotive sector. OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle
Industry Council) is the body that administers and enforces the MVDA.
2. How many people compose OMVIC's Board of Directors, and how
many represent the industry versus consumers?
,A. 12 total – 6 dealers, 6 consumer reps
B. 10 total – 7 dealers, 3 consumer reps
C. 12 total – 9 dealers, 3 consumer reps
D. 15 total – 10 dealers, 5 consumer reps
Answer: C. 12 total – 9 dealers, 3 consumer reps
OMVIC's Board of Directors is composed of 12 members: 9 representatives
from the industry and 3 consumer representatives. This structure ensures
balanced representation of industry interests and consumer protection.
3. What is the primary role of OMVIC?
A. To sell vehicles to consumers
B. To register new vehicles
C. To administer and enforce the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and protect
consumers
D. To provide vehicle financing
Answer: C. To administer and enforce the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act
and protect consumers
OMVIC's primary role is to administer and enforce the MVDA, protect
consumers, and maintain a fair and informed marketplace in Ontario's
automotive sector.
,4. Which of the following is NOT a function of OMVIC?
A. Registering motor vehicle dealers and salespersons
B. Providing vehicle financing to consumers
C. Investigating consumer complaints
D. Enforcing the Code of Ethics
Answer: B. Providing vehicle financing to consumers
OMVIC's functions include registering dealers and salespersons, investigating
complaints, and enforcing regulations. Providing financing to consumers is
not a function of OMVIC; this is typically done by financial institutions or
dealerships.
5. Under the MVDA, who is responsible for appointing OMVIC's Board
of Directors?
A. The Premier of Ontario
B. The Minister of Government and Consumer Services
C. The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council members
D. The Attorney General of Ontario
Answer: B. The Minister of Government and Consumer Services
The Minister of Government and Consumer Services appoints OMVIC's Board
, of Directors. This ensures accountability and oversight of the automotive
sector.
6. What is the maximum fine for an individual found guilty of an
offence under the MVDA?
A. $5,000
B. $25,000
C. $50,000
D. $100,000
**Answer: C. $50,000***
* Under the MVDA, an individual found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine
of up to $50,000. Corporations can be fined up to $100,000.
7. What is the maximum fine for a corporation found guilty of an
offence under the MVDA?
A. $25,000
B. $50,000
C. $100,000
D. $250,000
