Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Contracts, Communications, and Torts Quiz
Test your knowledge on contract law and torts with this quiz covering essential elements, duties, liabilities, and legal concepts.
#1
What is a contract?
A legally binding agreement between two or more parties
A verbal promise
An informal agreement
A suggestion for future negotiation
#2
What does 'tort' mean in legal terminology?
A wrongful act resulting in injury to another person's body, property, or reputation
A formal agreement between two parties
A type of contract
A legal duty
#3
What is the primary purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?
To protect confidential information
To facilitate open communication
To disclose sensitive information
To terminate a contract
#4
Which of the following is an essential element of a valid contract?
Fairness
Formality
Consideration
Publicity
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?
Negligence
Defamation
Breach of Contract
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
#6
What is the 'duty of care' in tort law?
A legal obligation to exercise a reasonable standard of care to avoid causing harm to others
A contractual obligation between two parties
An obligation only applicable to medical professionals
A duty to disclose all information in a business transaction
#7
What does 'negligence' mean in the context of tort law?
Failure to exercise reasonable care resulting in harm to others
Intentionally causing harm to others
An innocent mistake with no consequences
An act done with full knowledge of its consequences
#8
What is the statute of limitations for filing a tort claim in many jurisdictions?
One year
Two years
Three years
Five years
#9
What is the 'reasonable person standard' in tort law?
A fictional standard used to determine if a defendant acted with reasonable care
A standard only applied in criminal cases
A standard based solely on the defendant's subjective intentions
A standard used in contract disputes
#10
Which of the following is NOT an element of defamation?
Publication
Falsity
Intent
Privilege
#11
What is the doctrine of promissory estoppel?
A legal principle that prevents a party from going back on a promise if the other party has relied on it to their detriment
A doctrine that allows verbal promises to be legally binding without consideration
A doctrine applicable only in contract disputes between individuals and corporations
A doctrine used to nullify contracts without valid consideration
#12
What is vicarious liability in tort law?
A situation where an employer is held responsible for the actions of their employees
A type of liability reserved only for intentional torts
A defense against negligence claims
A situation where two parties share equal liability for a tort
#13
What does 'quantum meruit' mean in contract law?
An equitable remedy allowing recovery for the value of services rendered
A Latin phrase used to nullify a contract
A principle that applies only to government contracts
A doctrine that favors the party with the most bargaining power
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