Question 1

Assumption of risk

Accepted Answer

A)  is a defense to allegations of negligence. 
B)  is a defense to the defense of last clear chance. 
C)  must be proved for a plaintiff to win a case based on strict liability. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  is a defense to allegations of negligence. 
B)  is a defense to the defense of last clear chance. 
C)  must be proved for a plaintiff to win a case based on strict liability. 
D)  none of the above. A

Question 2

Employers

Accepted Answer

A)  may not be held responsible for negligent acts of employees while they are on the job. 
B)  are generally responsible for negligent acts of employees while they are on the job. 
C)  are generally responsible for intentional torts of employees while they are on the job. 
D)  are generally responsible for negligent acts of employees then they are not on the job. 
A)  may not be held responsible for negligent acts of employees while they are on the job. 
B)  are generally responsible for negligent acts of employees while they are on the job. 
C)  are generally responsible for intentional torts of employees while they are on the job. 
D)  are generally responsible for negligent acts of employees then they are not on the job. B

Question 3

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A robber points a gun at a bank teller,and the fear of being shot causes the teller to have a heart attack

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent L

Question 4

One who acts with reckless disregard despite constructive knowledge of the possibility of harm commits

Accepted Answer

A)  an intentional tort. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  gross negligence. 
D)  a tort of strict liability. 
A)  an intentional tort. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  gross negligence. 
D)  a tort of strict liability.

Question 5

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A person who is driving causes an accident by driving too fast for road conditions that suddenly developed

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 6

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A company manufactures highly toxic chemicals

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 7

Unlike negligence,intentional torts have the requirement of specific elements for specific situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Last clear chance

Accepted Answer

A)  is a defense to allegations of negligence. 
B)  is a defense to the defense of assumption of risk. 
C)  must be proved for a plaintiff to win a case based on strict liability. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  is a defense to allegations of negligence. 
B)  is a defense to the defense of assumption of risk. 
C)  must be proved for a plaintiff to win a case based on strict liability. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 9

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A student shoots a rubber band at a friend.Another person is struck in the eye and injured

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 10

The first torts were based on

Accepted Answer

A)  intent to harm. 
B) careless conduct resulting in harm. 
C)  use of explosives. 
D) None of the above 
A)  intent to harm. 
B) careless conduct resulting in harm. 
C)  use of explosives. 
D) None of the above

Question 11

Assault in a criminal case is the same as the tort of assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Constructive knowledge is the standard of care

Accepted Answer

A)  used in tort cases involving construction-related injuries. 
B)  used in tort cases where the defendant is adjudicated incompetent. 
C)  stating the defendant knew or should have known of the danger. 
D)  used in tort cases where the defendant is a minor. 
A)  used in tort cases involving construction-related injuries. 
B)  used in tort cases where the defendant is adjudicated incompetent. 
C)  stating the defendant knew or should have known of the danger. 
D)  used in tort cases where the defendant is a minor.

Question 13

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A widely read newspaper prints a story without first investigating the accuracy of the information.Because of the story,several persons' careers are irreparably damaged

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 14

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A plaintiff's suit against a defendant is successful,but the verdict is cut in half because the plaintiff's own actions helped produce the injury

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 15

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A rock group fan goes to a concert at an arena that has festival seating (seats are not assigned and are first-come,first-served).The fan is trampled to death by the crowd

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 16

Negligence requires

Accepted Answer

A)  duty. 
B)  breach of standard of care. 
C)  compensable damage. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  duty. 
B)  breach of standard of care. 
C)  compensable damage. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Any communication that is made to a third party that is false and lowers the third party's opinion about the person who is the subject of the communication

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 18

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A person with his back to the window is injured when he is struck by a baseball thrown by a nearby practicing team.He wants to sue for his injuries but can't prove how the accident happened because he didn't see it happen

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 19

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A person acts even though she is aware that her action will almost certainly injure someone else

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent 
A) respondeat superior 
B) comparative negligence 
C) strict liability 
D) workers' compensation 
E) res ipsa loquitur
F)libel
G)negligence
H)slander
I)last clear chance
J)defamation
K)assumption of risk
L)assault
M)contributory negligence
N)battery
O)gross negligence
P)intentional tort
Q)standard of care
R)zone of danger
S)ultrahazardous activity
T)transferred intent

Question 20

Workers' compensation laws

Accepted Answer

A)  provide standards for minimum wage compensation to nonunion employees. 
B)  provide protection for employers and employees regarding work-related injuries. 
C)  are used to compensate third parties injured by workers. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  provide standards for minimum wage compensation to nonunion employees. 
B)  provide protection for employers and employees regarding work-related injuries. 
C)  are used to compensate third parties injured by workers. 
D)  None of the above.

Assumption of risk

Employers

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A robber points a gun at a bank teller,and the fear of being shot causes the teller to have a heart attack

One who acts with reckless disregard despite constructive knowledge of the possibility of harm commits

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A person who is driving causes an accident by driving too fast for road conditions that suddenly developed

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A company manufactures highly toxic chemicals

Unlike negligence,intentional torts have the requirement of specific elements for specific situations.

Last clear chance

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A student shoots a rubber band at a friend.Another person is struck in the eye and injured

The first torts were based on

Assault in a criminal case is the same as the tort of assault.

Constructive knowledge is the standard of care

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A widely read newspaper prints a story without first investigating the accuracy of the information.Because of the story,several persons' careers are irreparably damaged

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A plaintiff's suit against a defendant is successful,but the verdict is cut in half because the plaintiff's own actions helped produce the injury

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A rock group fan goes to a concert at an arena that has festival seating (seats are not assigned and are first-come,first-served).The fan is trampled to death by the crowd

Negligence requires

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Any communication that is made to a third party that is false and lowers the third party's opinion about the person who is the subject of the communication

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A person with his back to the window is injured when he is struck by a baseball thrown by a nearby practicing team.He wants to sue for his injuries but can't prove how the accident happened because he didn't see it happen

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A person acts even though she is aware that her action will almost certainly injure someone else

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Assumption of risk

Employers

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A robber points a gun at a bank teller,and the fear of being shot causes the teller to have a heart attack

One who acts with reckless disregard despite constructive knowledge of the possibility of harm commits

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A person who is driving causes an accident by driving too fast for road conditions that suddenly developed

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A company manufactures highly toxic chemicals

Unlike negligence,intentional torts have the requirement of specific elements for specific situations.

Last clear chance

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A student shoots a rubber band at a friend.Another person is struck in the eye and injured

The first torts were based on

Assault in a criminal case is the same as the tort of assault.

Constructive knowledge is the standard of care

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A widely read newspaper prints a story without first investigating the accuracy of the information.Because of the story,several persons' careers are irreparably damaged

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A plaintiff's suit against a defendant is successful,but the verdict is cut in half because the plaintiff's own actions helped produce the injury

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A rock group fan goes to a concert at an arena that has festival seating (seats are not assigned and are first-come,first-served).The fan is trampled to death by the crowd

Negligence requires

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Any communication that is made to a third party that is false and lowers the third party's opinion about the person who is the subject of the communication

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A person with his back to the window is injured when he is struck by a baseball thrown by a nearby practicing team.He wants to sue for his injuries but can't prove how the accident happened because he didn't see it happen

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -A person acts even though she is aware that her action will almost certainly injure someone else

Workers' compensation laws

The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System

The Courts

Legislation

The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority

Substantive and Procedural Issues

Jurisdiction

The Legal Professional

The Law of Ethics

Family Law

Estates and Probate

Property Law

The Law of Contracts

The Law of Business

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure

Filters