Trap Taxonomy
← Command centerThe recurring patterns behind MBE traps
Every wrong answer the MBE writes is built on purpose. Browse the wrong-answer architectures the test reuses and the misconceptions they prey on, then open one to see the questions that deploy it as a distractor.
Wrong-answer architecture
3431 trapsHow the distractor is built
- Discovery Subpoena1 q · 3 choices
- Discretion Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Dishonesty Label Overuse1 q · 3 choices
- Disposition Correct Reason Wrong1 q · 3 choices
- Distinctiveness Vs Numerosity1 q · 3 choices
- Distinctive Characteristics Pool Narrower1 q · 3 choices
- Diversity Disappears Mislabel1 q · 3 choices
- Diversity Of Citizenship Under 28 U S C 1332 A1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Bundle Over Inclusion1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Conflation1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Confusion Expostfacto Vs Attainder1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Label Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Misapplication1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Misfire1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Never Exists Overcorrection1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Not In Play1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Off Topic1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Recognition1 q · 3 choices
- Doctrine Swap1 q · 1 choice
- Documentary Evidence1 q · 3 choices
- Document Clause Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Document Sharing Red Herring1 q · 3 choices
- Dog Sniff1 q · 3 choices
- Dog Sniff Never Rule1 q · 3 choices
- Dollar Formula Answer Array1 q · 3 choices
- Dollar Outcome Array1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant All Admit Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Both Crimes Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Both Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Child Intent Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Common Scheme Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Completed Taking Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Consideration Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Contingent Remainder Pull1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Core Function Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Default Formula1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Estate Absent1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Every Order Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant False Pretenses Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Firsthand Knowledge Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Gross Negligence Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Half Right Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Hearsay Reflex1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Lien Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Merger Clause Overclaim1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Novation Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant No Direct Question Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Paid Off Mortgage Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Parcel Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Parol Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Parol Evidence Overreach1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Preponderance Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Present Sense Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Proportional Abatement Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Quiet Title Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Recital Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Reversion Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Shipment Only Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant State Of Mind Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Dominant Statute Of Frauds Bait1 q · 3 choices
Misconception
3643 trapsThe student error it preys on
- Covenant Presence Equals Payment1 q · 3 choices
- Covering News Equals Appropriating Commercial Value1 q · 3 choices
- Cover Remedy Is Market Minus Contract Only1 q · 3 choices
- Cover Required On Rejection1 q · 3 choices
- Co Conspirator Defense Negates My Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Co Conspirator Transfers Standing1 q · 3 choices
- Co Felon Rule Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Co Tenant Consent Is Unlimited1 q · 3 choices
- Created Vulnerability Is Proximate Cause1 q · 3 choices
- Credibility Need Always Wins1 q · 3 choices
- Creditor Equals Purchaser1 q · 3 choices
- Crime Category Makes Object Relevant1 q · 3 choices
- Crime Control Purpose Defeats Administrative Inspection1 q · 3 choices
- Crime Fraud Applies Whenever Evidence Is Involved1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Cases Disable Spousal Testimonial Privilege1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Confessions Never Privileged1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Defense Relaxes Hearsay Rule1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Liability Always Requires Personal Act1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Negligence Is Murder1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Questioning Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Criminal Statute Deference Answers Constitutional Challenge1 q · 3 choices
- Critical Stage Right Absolute1 q · 3 choices
- Cross Equals Hostile1 q · 3 choices
- Cross Examining The Officer Is Enough1 q · 3 choices
- Cross Exam Cures Hearsay1 q · 3 choices
- Cross Limited To Credibility Means Cross Can Be Barred1 q · 3 choices
- Cross Must Stay Within Direct Scope1 q · 3 choices
- Cross Offers Equal Acceptance1 q · 3 choices
- Crowded Family Tree Implies Extra Estates1 q · 3 choices
- Cure Applies To All Nonconforming1 q · 3 choices
- Cure Means Buyer Must Accept1 q · 3 choices
- Current Objection Controls Prior Course1 q · 3 choices
- Current Pain Vs Treatment Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Current Possessor Owes Everything Due1 q · 3 choices
- Current Possessor Owns1 q · 3 choices
- Current Possessor Pays All1 q · 3 choices
- Current Users Own Land1 q · 3 choices
- Curse Justifies Beating1 q · 3 choices
- Curtilage Always Wins1 q · 3 choices
- Custody Alone Requires Miranda1 q · 3 choices
- Custody Equals Admissibility1 q · 3 choices
- Custody Equals Embezzlement1 q · 3 choices
- Custody Equals Formal Prosecution1 q · 3 choices
- Custody Required1 q · 3 choices
- Custody Required For Privilege1 q · 3 choices
- Customer Payment Equals False Pretenses1 q · 3 choices
- Customer Status Auto Duty1 q · 3 choices
- Custom Controls Validity1 q · 3 choices
- Custom Equals Law1 q · 3 choices
- Damaged Recording Excuses All Testimony1 q · 3 choices
- Damages And Injunction Replace Termination1 q · 3 choices
- Damages Are Presumed1 q · 3 choices
- Damages Equals Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Damages Is Only For Jury1 q · 3 choices
- Damages Math Before Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Damages Only Suffices1 q · 3 choices
- Damage Amount Equals Jurisdiction1 q · 3 choices
- Dangerous Animal Means Strict Liability Against Property Owner1 q · 3 choices
- Dangerous Instrumentality Equals Culpable Negligence1 q · 3 choices
- Dangerous Label Supplies Cause1 q · 3 choices