Chapter 5 - Business Law

Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?

• Intentional tort

• Negligence

• Strict liability

• Breach of contract

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?

• Car accident due to reckless driving

• A manufacturer selling a defective product

• A person punching someone in the face

• A dog biting someone in a park

Which of the following is an example of defamation?

• A person gives a negative but honest review of a restaurant

• A newspaper publishes a false story that damages a celebrity’s reputation

• A company recalls a dangerous product

• A person refuses to help someone in danger

What is required to prove negligence?

• Duty, breach, causation, and damages

• Criminal intent

• A written contract

• A defective product

Which of the following is NOT an element of strict liability?

• The defendant was at fault

• The product was defective

• The plaintiff suffered harm

• The product was unreasonably dangerous

What type of damages compensates for medical bills and lost wages?

• Punitive damages

• Nominal damages

• Compensatory damages

• Emotional damages

Which of the following would likely result in strict liability?

• A car accident caused by speeding

• A company selling defective fireworks that explode unexpectedly

• A store employee forgetting to clean up a spill

• A lawyer giving bad advice

What is the main purpose of punitive damages?

• To compensate the victim

• To punish the defendant

• To fix a defective product

• To refund the plaintiff’s money

Which of the following is NOT a defense against negligence claims?

• Contributory negligence

• Assumption of risk

• Strict liability

• Comparative negligence

What does "assumption of risk" mean in tort law?

• The defendant was reckless

• The plaintiff knowingly accepted a dangerous risk

• The product was defective

• The defendant was a minor