Strict Liability Quiz

Strict liability is applied to harm caused by which of the following?

• Harmless animals

• Dangerous animals

• Domestic pets

• Farm animals

What does public policy require from people conducting dangerous activities?

• To ignore any harm caused

• To accept responsibility for any harm caused

• To deny any involvement

• To blame others

What is the purpose of convincing the court about the nature of the activity?

• To avoid liability

• To apply strict liability

• To reduce damages

• To increase compensation

Why are people held to the strict liability standard in certain activities?

• Because they are fun

• Because they are socially useful

• Because of their potential for harm

• Because they are inexpensive

What is the role of reasonable care in unreasonably dangerous activities?

• It eliminates all risks

• It reduces costs

• It cannot eliminate the risk of harm

• It makes activities more fun

What type of plant is listed as an unreasonably dangerous activity?

• Power plant

• Waste treatment plant

• Solar plant

• Wind plant

Which industry is mentioned as unreasonably dangerous due to its manufacturing process?

• Textile manufacturer

• Chemical manufacturer

• Food manufacturer

• Toy manufacturer

Which of the following activities involves handling hazardous substances?

• Waste treatment plant

• Bookstore management

• Teaching

• Graphic design

Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical manufacturer that makes it dangerous?

• It uses renewable energy.

• It involves chemical reactions that can be hazardous.

• It produces organic food.

• It operates in rural areas.

What might increase a dog owner's liability according to the text?

• If the dog is small.

• If the dog is friendly.

• If 'near misses' have put the owner on notice of the dog's viciousness.

• If the dog is old.