Question 1 (1 point)

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Not every wrongful act is held to be an actionable tort in law. Which of the following lists are all recognized torts?

Question 1 options:

	negligence, discrimination and nuisance
	adultery, trespass and false imprisonment
	libel, slander and unlawful interference with economic relations
	all of the above are recognized torts

Question 2 (1 point)

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The standard of care required for a taxicab driver is

Question 2 options:

	defined by statute
	reasonable and expectant standards for his or her occupation
	dependent on importance of occupants
	simply to obey all traffic vehicle laws
	dependent on potential severity of an accident

Question 3 (1 point)

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The principle of contributory negligence

Question 3 options:

	Has not been amended by statute
	is used in both contract law and tort law
	is where the plaintiff mitigated the injuries
	is where defendant had the last clear chance to avoid the accident
	is where plaintiff's own conduct contributed to the seriousness of the injury

Question 4 (1 point)

Generally, what is the duty of care of a professional?

Question 4 options:

	is determined in each case before the court
	that of a reasonable professional in the same field
	based on the complexity of the matter
	that of a reasonable professional in the same field and same community
	based on the governing legislation

Question 5 (1 point)

The courts are involved in legal reform in many ways. Legal reform is LEAST likely when courts are

Question 5 options:

	interpreting and clarifying new legislation
	conducting a trial of original jurisdiction
	acting as arbiter of the constitution
	exercising their power between the Legislative and Judicial branches of government
	setting precedents through their decisions

Question 6 (1 point)

The Hedley Byrne principle seeks to clarify the law on

Question 6 options:

	audits when a pending transaction is being contemplated
	which professionals have a fiduciary duty
	the use of the word "foreseeable"
	whether a "special relationship" can exclude family and friends
	the extent professionals are liable under tort to third parties

Question 7 (1 point)

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 7 options:

	guarantees the same rights to corporations as to individuals
	prohibits government interference in certain areas of conduct
	is foundation legislation for the Constitution Act, 1982
	excludes language rights for both French and English
	guarantees rights to the Aboriginal People of Canada

Question 8 (1 point)

In the legal sense, what is the best definition of a professional?

Question 8 options:

	individuals with valuable skills and knowledge, yet lacking in intellectual content
	a person whose specialized knowledge and skills are relied on by clients
	those that have a certificate from an accreditation board or other body
	someone who sets themselves out to serve the public
	those licensed or certified through various levels of the government

Question 9 (1 point)

The premise that a court decision becomes a precedent for subsequent similar cases is known as

Question 9 options:

	using standardised law libraries
	"decisions in precedent"
	doctrine of stare decisis
	statutory law
	civil law

Question 10 (1 point)

All the following are kinds of torts EXCEPT:

Question 10 options:

	inducing breach of contract
	Intrusion upon seclusion
	private nuisance
	breach of contract
	false imprisonment

Question 1 (1 point)

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Not every wrongful act is held to be an actionable tort in law. Which of the following lists are all recognized torts?

Question 1 options:

	negligence, discrimination and nuisance
	adultery, trespass and false imprisonment
	libel, slander and unlawful interference with economic relations
	all of the above are recognized torts

Question 2 (1 point)

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The standard of care required for a taxicab driver is

Question 2 options:

	defined by statute
	reasonable and expectant standards for his or her occupation
	dependent on importance of occupants
	simply to obey all traffic vehicle laws
	dependent on potential severity of an accident

Question 3 (1 point)

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The principle of contributory negligence

Question 3 options:

	Has not been amended by statute
	is used in both contract law and tort law
	is where the plaintiff mitigated the injuries
	is where defendant had the last clear chance to avoid the accident
	is where plaintiff's own conduct contributed to the seriousness of the injury

Question 4 (1 point)

Generally, what is the duty of care of a professional?

Question 4 options:

	is determined in each case before the court
	that of a reasonable professional in the same field
	based on the complexity of the matter
	that of a reasonable professional in the same field and same community
	based on the governing legislation

Question 5 (1 point)

The courts are involved in legal reform in many ways. Legal reform is LEAST likely when courts are

Question 5 options:

	interpreting and clarifying new legislation
	conducting a trial of original jurisdiction
	acting as arbiter of the constitution
	exercising their power between the Legislative and Judicial branches of government
	setting precedents through their decisions

Question 6 (1 point)

The Hedley Byrne principle seeks to clarify the law on

Question 6 options:

	audits when a pending transaction is being contemplated
	which professionals have a fiduciary duty
	the use of the word "foreseeable"
	whether a "special relationship" can exclude family and friends
	the extent professionals are liable under tort to third parties

Question 7 (1 point)

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 7 options:

	guarantees the same rights to corporations as to individuals
	prohibits government interference in certain areas of conduct
	is foundation legislation for the Constitution Act, 1982
	excludes language rights for both French and English
	guarantees rights to the Aboriginal People of Canada

Question 8 (1 point)

In the legal sense, what is the best definition of a professional?

Question 8 options:

	individuals with valuable skills and knowledge, yet lacking in intellectual content
	a person whose specialized knowledge and skills are relied on by clients
	those that have a certificate from an accreditation board or other body
	someone who sets themselves out to serve the public
	those licensed or certified through various levels of the government

Question 9 (1 point)

The premise that a court decision becomes a precedent for subsequent similar cases is known as

Question 9 options:

	using standardised law libraries
	"decisions in precedent"
	doctrine of stare decisis
	statutory law
	civil law

Question 10 (1 point)

All the following are kinds of torts EXCEPT:

Question 10 options:

	inducing breach of contract
	Intrusion upon seclusion
	private nuisance
	breach of contract
	false imprisonment