Negligence in Law and Public Services: Master the Basics

Question 1

Analyze the potential consequences of negligence in public services and discuss the ethical implications for both individuals and society as a whole.

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Negligence can lead to a loss of trust in public services.

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Negligence only affects the individuals directly involved.

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Ethical considerations are irrelevant in cases of negligence.

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Negligence is always intentional.

Question 2

Identify the element that is NOT part of negligence.

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Strict liability

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 3

A breach of duty occurs when the:

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Defendant fails to meet the expected standard of care

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Claimant experiences harm

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Defendant's actions are deliberate

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Claimant's actions contribute to the harm

Question 4

Remoteness of damage refers to whether the:

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Harm is too far removed from the defendant's actions

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Claimant's actions are too far removed from the defendant's actions

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Harm is too severe

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Defendant intended to inflict the harm

Question 5

The duty of care in negligence is rooted in:

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A legal connection between the parties

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A moral obligation

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A contractual agreement

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Voluntary acceptance of responsibility

Question 6

Establishing negligence requires proof of:

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Every element of negligence

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Some elements of negligence

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All defenses against negligence

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Some defenses against negligence

Question 7

In negligence, the standard of care is based on the:

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Reasonable objective person

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Subjective individual

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Professional benchmark

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Industry norm

Question 8

Vicarious liability in negligence means that an:

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Employer is responsible for the negligence of employees

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Employee is responsible for the negligence of the employer

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Claimant is responsible for the negligence of the defendant

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Defendant is responsible for the negligence of the claimant

Question 9

In negligence cases, the burden of proof lies with the:

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Claimant

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Defendant

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Judge

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Jury

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence?

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Assumption of risk

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense to a negligence claim?

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Inevitability

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Contributory negligence

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Assumption of risk

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Statute of limitations

Question 12

In which type of negligence case is the standard of care based on the experience and training of the individual in question?

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Professional negligence

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Ordinary negligence

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Gross negligence

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Wilful negligence

Question 13

Which of the following is a key distinction between negligence and intentional torts?

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Intent of the defendant

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Standard of care

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Causation

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Damages

Question 14

The concept of 'volenti non fit injuria' in negligence law refers to:

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Assumption of risk

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Contributory negligence

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Statutory defenses

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Breach of duty

Question 15

Which of the following best describes 'proximate cause' in negligence cases?

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The direct and reasonably foreseeable cause of harm, even if not the only cause.

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The defendant's actions being the only cause of the injury, determined by the 'but for' test.

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A concept unrelated to remoteness of damage when determining liability.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the tort of negligence?

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Contributory negligence

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 17

Causation in negligence refers to:

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The causal link between the breach of duty and the harm suffered

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The foreseeability of the harm caused by the breach of duty

Question 18

In the landmark case of Donoghue v Stevenson, what legal principle was established?

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Duty of care extends to manufacturers and suppliers

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Negligence requires proof of actual physical harm

Question 19

Vicarious liability implies that:

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An employer can be held legally responsible for the negligent acts of their employees

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An individual can be held liable for the negligence of another person

Question 20

Which of the following is the limitation period for negligence claims in the UK?

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Three years from the date of injury or knowledge of the injury

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Six years from the date of injury

Question 21

Public Services in the UK are subject to the duty of care:

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Under common law, the Human Rights Act, and specific legislation

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Only under the Human Rights Act

Question 22

Which of the following is **NOT** a required element to establish negligence?

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Foreseeability

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Causation

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Remoteness of damage

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Duty of care

Question 23

A police officer fails to respond promptly to a 999 call, resulting in harm to the caller. Which of the following is the **most likely** defense to a negligence claim in this scenario?

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Statutory authority

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Contributory negligence

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Immunity from liability

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Volenti non fit injuria

Question 24

Which of the following is **NOT** a recognized type of duty of care?

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Duty to oneself

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Duty to rescue

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Duty to occupiers

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Duty to warn

Question 25

To establish causation in negligence, which test is typically applied?

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But-for test

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Thin skull rule

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Reasonable foreseeability test

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Proximate cause test

Question 26

Which of the following is a **limitation** on the remoteness of damage in negligence claims?

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Foreseeability

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Duty of care

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Causation

Question 27

A fire safety officer negligently fails to inspect a building, leading to a fire and causing extensive damage. What type of negligence is this considered?

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Omission

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Nonfeasance

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Misfeasance

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Act

Question 28

Which of the following is **NOT** a factor considered when assessing the standard of care in negligence?

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Expert opinion

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Prevailing professional standards

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Common knowledge

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Foreseeability of risk

Question 29

In which of the following situations would contributory negligence **NOT** be a defense to a negligence claim?

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The defendant's negligence was willful and reckless

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The plaintiff's negligence contributed equally to the accident

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The plaintiff's negligence was slight

Question 30

Which of the following is a way to **avoid liability** for negligence?

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Take reasonable precautions

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Ignore warning signs

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Delegate responsibility to others

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Assume no risk

Question 31

What is the **purpose** of the volenti non fit injuria defense?

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To protect defendants who have acted with the plaintiff's consent

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To reduce the plaintiff's damages

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To allocate liability between multiple defendants