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
- Junior Lien Sharing Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Jurisdictional Call1 q · 3 choices
- Jurisdiction Condition1 q · 3 choices
- Jurisdiction First1 q · 3 choices
- Jurisdiction Route Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Jurisdiction Test Adoption1 q · 3 choices
- Jurisdiction Wrong Frame1 q · 3 choices
- Jury Findings1 q · 3 choices
- Jury Nonjury Distinction1 q · 3 choices
- Jury Poll Remedy Choice1 q · 3 choices
- Jury Province1 q · 3 choices
- Jury Reasonableness Misfit1 q · 3 choices
- Jury Weight Misfit1 q · 3 choices
- Justiciability Screen1 q · 3 choices
- Key No Breaking1 q · 3 choices
- Klaxon Forum State Anchor1 q · 3 choices
- Klaxon Forum State Choice Rules In Diversity1 q · 3 choices
- Knife Never Myth1 q · 1 choice
- Knife Threat1 q · 3 choices
- Knife Threat Trap1 q · 1 choice
- Knowledge Already Given1 q · 3 choices
- Knowledge Asymmetry1 q · 3 choices
- Knowledge Before Performance1 q · 3 choices
- Knowledge Permission Conflation1 q · 3 choices
- Known Risk Omission1 q · 3 choices
- Labeling Bias1 q · 3 choices
- Label Over Use1 q · 1 choice
- Label Vs Rule Text1 q · 3 choices
- Landlord Tenant1 q · 3 choices
- Land Sale Specific Performance1 q · 3 choices
- Larceny Elements1 q · 3 choices
- Larceny Robbery Distinction1 q · 3 choices
- Last Actor Bias1 q · 3 choices
- Last Act Wins1 q · 3 choices
- Last Cause Wins1 q · 3 choices
- Last Paper Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Latent Physical Defect After Closing1 q · 3 choices
- Later Abandonment Overread1 q · 3 choices
- Later Act Extra Element1 q · 3 choices
- Later Confession Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Later Exception Distraction1 q · 3 choices
- Later Loss1 q · 3 choices
- Later Misconduct Overweighting1 q · 3 choices
- Later Notice1 q · 3 choices
- Later Prongs Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Later Receipt1 q · 1 choice
- Later Recording Priority Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Later Return1 q · 3 choices
- Later Waiver Sequence1 q · 1 choice
- Latest Deed Bias1 q · 3 choices
- Late Consent Override1 q · 3 choices
- Late Cure1 q · 3 choices
- Late Disclosure1 q · 3 choices
- Late Objection1 q · 3 choices
- Late Recording Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Late Retraction1 q · 3 choices
- Late Revocation1 q · 3 choices
- Late Threat Robbery Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Lawful Arrest No Resistance1 q · 3 choices
- Lawful Construction1 q · 3 choices
Misconception
3643 trapsThe student error it preys on
- Independent Source Cures Original Violation1 q · 3 choices
- Independent Source Limited To Testimony1 q · 3 choices
- Indictment Bars All Questioning1 q · 3 choices
- Indictment Knowledge Required1 q · 3 choices
- Indictment Means Counsel Everywhere1 q · 3 choices
- Individualized Injury As No Standing1 q · 3 choices
- Industry Practice Equals Business Habit1 q · 3 choices
- Ineffective Assistance Is Any Lawyer Mistake1 q · 3 choices
- Inexpensive Guard Means Negligence Per Se1 q · 3 choices
- Informal Esi Not Discoverable1 q · 3 choices
- Informants Are Not State Agents1 q · 3 choices
- Inherent Danger Label1 q · 3 choices
- Initial Effectiveness Means Permanent Duty1 q · 3 choices
- Initial Return Plan Defeats All Larceny1 q · 3 choices
- Initial Term Controls Forever1 q · 3 choices
- Initiator Bears Loss1 q · 3 choices
- Initiator Of Scheme Bears Sole Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Injunction Fixes Unfair Shadow1 q · 3 choices
- Injunction Is The Exclusive Remedy1 q · 3 choices
- Injunction Related Orders Are Categorically Non Appealable1 q · 3 choices
- Injured Child Means Strict Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Alone Creates A Warning Defect1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Automatically Defeats Consent1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Equals Aggravated Assault1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Equals Assault1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Equals Defect1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Equals Strict Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Location Controls Personal Jurisdiction1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Means Physical Condition1 q · 3 choices
- Injury Proves Breach1 q · 3 choices
- Innocent Buyer Always Wins1 q · 3 choices
- Innocent Child Blocks Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Inquiry Mislabeled As Counteroffer1 q · 3 choices
- Insanity As Federal Right1 q · 3 choices
- Insanity Is A Global Excuse1 q · 3 choices
- Insanity Only For Violent Crimes1 q · 3 choices
- Insecurity Equals Breach1 q · 3 choices
- Insolvency Equals Acceleration1 q · 3 choices
- Installment Contract Exclusivity1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Always Barred1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Always Excluded1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Has No Probative Value1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Is Always Barred1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Must Pay First1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Payments Always Reduce Damages1 q · 3 choices
- Insurance Shifts Risk1 q · 3 choices
- Integration Bars All Context1 q · 3 choices
- Intended Beneficiary Needs Direct Promise1 q · 3 choices
- Intended Victim Required1 q · 3 choices
- Intentional Conduct Equals Personal Jurisdiction1 q · 3 choices
- Intent At Entry Equals Burglary1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Can Cure Missing Title1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Defeats Voluntary Manslaughter1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Equals Attempt1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Evaporates If Crime Not Completed1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Is Contagious1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Is Sufficient1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Matters For Sof1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Must Match Actual Victim1 q · 3 choices
- Intent Over Method1 q · 3 choices