Exam 11: Answering Problem Questions

It is important that you always ______ provided with the problem question, because doing so should help to ensure that you cover all of the relevant points and do not include any irrelevant material.

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follow the instructions
Explanation: Students often come to grief in problem questions because they consider areas of law or parties that are not included in the instructions. If the question says 'Consider John's liability for theft', there is no credit at all available for a discussion of John's liability for burglary or Huw's liability for theft, so it is important to take note of the instructions that accompany the question.

Which ONE of the following describes 'speculative application'?

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Which ONE of the following is an explanation of the phrase 'essay in disguise', which is a criticism that is often made of answers to problem questions?

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Which of the following might be described as 'lazy application'? Please select all that apply.

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Question 4

Should you always reach a definite conclusion at the end of your answer?

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Question 5

'An answer to a problem question should contain an abstract statement of the law.' Is this statement true or false?

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Question 6

'A problem question involves a summary of the facts from a decided case that is used as the basis for a discussion of the relevant law by the students.' Is this statement true or false?

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Question 7

'You should always provide a short summary of the facts of any cases referred to in your answer to a problem question.' Is this statement true or false?

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Question 8

In the sample question provided in Chapter 15, which ONE of the following facts would you use from the question to establish that Betty was a lawful visitor and not a trespasser?

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Question 9

One of the most important aspects of problem solving is the application of the law to the facts, but which ONE of the following does this actually require?

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Question 10

The '_____?' technique is a useful means of filtering irrelevant material out of your answer and helping you to focus only on the central issues raised by the question.

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Question 11

Which ONE of the following does the question 'who does what to whom' help you to identify?

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Question 12

In the acronym 'IRAC', which ONE of the following is the meaning of the letter 'C'?

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Question 13

In the sample question provided in Chapter 15, which ONE of the following individuals, other than Brian, may be responsible for Betty's injuries?

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Question 14

In the sample question provided in Chapter 15, which ONE of the following individuals has failed to observe the warning notices?

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Question 15

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It is important that you always ______ provided with the problem question, because doing so should help to ensure that you cover all of the relevant points and do not include any irrelevant material.

Which ONE of the following describes 'speculative application'?

Which ONE of the following is an explanation of the phrase 'essay in disguise', which is a criticism that is often made of answers to problem questions?

Which of the following might be described as 'lazy application'? Please select all that apply.

Should you always reach a definite conclusion at the end of your answer?

'An answer to a problem question should contain an abstract statement of the law.' Is this statement true or false?

'A problem question involves a summary of the facts from a decided case that is used as the basis for a discussion of the relevant law by the students.' Is this statement true or false?

'You should always provide a short summary of the facts of any cases referred to in your answer to a problem question.' Is this statement true or false?

In the sample question provided in Chapter 15, which ONE of the following facts would you use from the question to establish that Betty was a lawful visitor and not a trespasser?

One of the most important aspects of problem solving is the application of the law to the facts, but which ONE of the following does this actually require?

The '_____?' technique is a useful means of filtering irrelevant material out of your answer and helping you to focus only on the central issues raised by the question.

Which ONE of the following does the question 'who does what to whom' help you to identify?

In the acronym 'IRAC', which ONE of the following is the meaning of the letter 'C'?

In the sample question provided in Chapter 15, which ONE of the following individuals, other than Brian, may be responsible for Betty's injuries?

In the sample question provided in Chapter 15, which ONE of the following individuals has failed to observe the warning notices?

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