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
- Negative Reciprocal Covenant Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Degree1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Distraction1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Floor Not Available Under Strict Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence For Intent1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Frame Import1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Per Se1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Red Herring1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Rule Residual1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Vs Recklessness Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Negligence Warranty Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Neighboring Doctrine1 q · 3 choices
- Neighboring Exception1 q · 3 choices
- Neighboring Rule Import1 q · 3 choices
- Neighboring Statute Import1 q · 3 choices
- Neighboring Theft Label1 q · 3 choices
- Neighboring Theft Labels1 q · 3 choices
- Net Difference Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Net Restitution1 q · 3 choices
- Never Available1 q · 1 choice
- Never Waivable Lineup Overclaim1 q · 3 choices
- New Consideration Trap1 q · 3 choices
- New Crime Interrogation1 q · 3 choices
- New Crime Not Fruit1 q · 3 choices
- New Lawsuit Only Overclaim1 q · 3 choices
- New Trial1 q · 3 choices
- New Trial Nonfinality1 q · 3 choices
- Nominal Damages Distraction1 q · 3 choices
- Noncollusion Splitter1 q · 3 choices
- Nonconforming Tender1 q · 3 choices
- Nonconformity Alone Defense1 q · 3 choices
- Nondelegable Duty Exception1 q · 3 choices
- Nonparty Plaintiff1 q · 3 choices
- Nonstandard Form Nullity Trap1 q · 3 choices
- Nonsuggestive Array1 q · 3 choices
- Nonviolent Nonhomicide Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Non Doctrinal Specific Percentage No Factual Basis1 q · 3 choices
- Non Felon Shooter1 q · 3 choices
- Non Merger Rule For Conspiracy And Substantive Offense1 q · 3 choices
- Non Party1 q · 3 choices
- Non Party Preclusion1 q · 3 choices
- Non Responsive Call1 q · 3 choices
- Non Seizable1 q · 1 choice
- Non Vital Body Part1 q · 3 choices
- Note Signature Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Note Vs Mortgage Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Notice After Judgment Flat Misstatement1 q · 3 choices
- Notice As Acceptance1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Before Acceptance1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Defect1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Detour1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Fact Ignored1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Fairness Bait1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Nonhearsay1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Rule Misstatement1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Slot Skipped1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Statute1 q · 3 choices
- Notice Theory1 q · 3 choices
Misconception
3643 trapsThe student error it preys on
- Manslaughter Needs Intent To Kill1 q · 3 choices
- Manslaughter Requires Intent1 q · 3 choices
- Many Records Means Summary1 q · 3 choices
- Marijuana Smell Creates Exigent Circumstances1 q · 3 choices
- Marital Privilege Is Only Spoken1 q · 3 choices
- Marketable Title Always Contract Claim1 q · 3 choices
- Marketable Title Is Seller Protection1 q · 3 choices
- Market Reasonableness Can Supply Quantity1 q · 3 choices
- Market Regret Equals Repudiation1 q · 3 choices
- Market Value Above Price Means No Damages1 q · 3 choices
- Marshalling Over Application1 q · 3 choices
- Matching Party List Is Enough1 q · 3 choices
- Material Alteration Kills Contract1 q · 3 choices
- Mathews Applies To All Due Process Challenges1 q · 3 choices
- Mechanical Device Expands Privilege1 q · 3 choices
- Mechanical Rule Application1 q · 3 choices
- Medical Actor Replaces Attacker1 q · 3 choices
- Medical Generosity Proves Fault1 q · 3 choices
- Medical Letter Equals Business Record1 q · 3 choices
- Medical Negligence Automatically Supersedes1 q · 3 choices
- Medical Payment Offer Controls Even With Release1 q · 3 choices
- Medical Statements Must Be Present Symptoms1 q · 3 choices
- Membership Equals Endorsement1 q · 3 choices
- Membership Equals Joint Tort Liability1 q · 3 choices
- Memory Gap Means Recorded Recollection1 q · 3 choices
- Memo Must Go To Creditor1 q · 3 choices
- Mens Rea For Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Mental Disease Equals Insanity1 q · 3 choices
- Mental Illness Alone Excuses1 q · 3 choices
- Mental Illness Always Equals Insanity1 q · 3 choices
- Mental Illness Equals Involuntary1 q · 3 choices
- Mental Impairment Never Admissible1 q · 3 choices
- Mental States Can Be Averaged Across Participants1 q · 3 choices
- Mention Equals Solicitation1 q · 3 choices
- Merchants Excluded From Impracticability1 q · 3 choices
- Merchant Status Controls All UCC Questions1 q · 3 choices
- Merchant Status Creates Estoppel1 q · 3 choices
- Mercy Equals Heat Of Passion1 q · 3 choices
- Mercy Killing Is A Defense1 q · 3 choices
- Mere Negligence Sufficient For Manslaughter1 q · 3 choices
- Mere Presence Equals Accomplice1 q · 3 choices
- Mere Presence Equals Aid1 q · 3 choices
- Mere Sales Insufficient1 q · 3 choices
- Mere Suffices For Search1 q · 3 choices
- Merger Bars Conviction Of Lesser Alone1 q · 3 choices
- Merger Clauses Are Goods Only1 q · 3 choices
- Merger Clause Means No Extrinsic Evidence1 q · 3 choices
- Merger Ends All Future Access Rights1 q · 3 choices
- Merits Before Justiciability1 q · 3 choices
- Merits Fact Equals Cross Right1 q · 3 choices
- Merits Jurisdiction Confusion1 q · 3 choices
- Metes And Bounds Always Required1 q · 3 choices
- Method Failure Over Intent1 q · 3 choices
- Method Of Proof Decides Admissibility1 q · 3 choices
- Minimum Contacts Can Be Created By Convenience1 q · 3 choices
- Minimum Contacts Resolves Procedural Questions1 q · 2 choices
- Ministry Trust Equals Entrustment1 q · 3 choices
- Minors Equal Adults Everywhere1 q · 3 choices
- Minor Attack Means No Defense1 q · 3 choices
- Minor Cannot Conspire1 q · 3 choices