OHIO ATTORNEY (BAR) EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
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1. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid contract?
• A. Offer
• B. Acceptance
• C. Consideration
• D. Written form
• Answer: D
• Explanation: A valid contract requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. A written
form is not mandatory unless specified by law.
2. In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt:
• A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
• B. By a preponderance of the evidence
• C. By clear and convincing evidence
• D. By a clear and convincing preponderance
• Answer: A
• Explanation: The prosecution bears the burden of proving the defendant's guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt in a criminal trial.
3. Which of the following is an example of hearsay?
• A. A witness testifies to what they saw
• B. A document is presented as evidence
• C. A witness repeats what someone else told them
• D. A defendant's confession is admitted
• Answer: C
, • Explanation: Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the
matter asserted.
4. Under the Fourth Amendment, which of the following requires a warrant?
• A. A search of a person's home with consent
• B. A search of a person's home without consent
• C. A search of a person's car with probable cause
• D. A search of a person's car without probable cause
• Answer: B
• Explanation: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures, requiring a warrant for searches without consent or probable cause.
5. Which of the following is a defense to a charge of defamation?
• A. Truth
• B. Malice
• C. Negligence
• D. Harm
• Answer: A
• Explanation: Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation claim.
6. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for a breach of contract action is:
• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 4 years
• D. 6 years
• Answer: C
• Explanation: Ohio Revised Code § 2305.07 sets the statute of limitations for breach of
contract actions at 8 years.
7. Which of the following is NOT a valid form of legal notice?
• A. Personal delivery
• B. Certified mail
• C. Publication in a newspaper
• D. Informal email
, • Answer: D
• Explanation: Legal notice must be provided through formal means, such as personal
delivery, certified mail, or publication, depending on the circumstances.
8. A person who intentionally interferes with another's contractual relationship may be liable
for:
• A. Negligence
• B. Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• C. Tortious interference with a contract
• D. Breach of contract
• Answer: C
• Explanation: Tortious interference with a contract occurs when a third party intentionally
disrupts a contractual relationship.
9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid will in Ohio?
• A. The testator must be at least 18 years old
• B. The will must be in writing
• C. The will must be signed by the testator and two witnesses
• D. The will must be notarized
• Answer: D
• Explanation: Ohio law requires a will to be in writing, signed by the testator, and
witnessed by two individuals, but notarization is not required.
10. In Ohio, a person convicted of a felony may be eligible for parole after serving:
• A. 1/4 of the sentence
• B. 1/3 of the sentence
• C. 1/2 of the sentence
• D. 2/3 of the sentence
• Answer: B
• Explanation: Ohio law allows for parole eligibility after serving one-third of a felony
sentence.
11. Which of the following is an example of a void contract?
• A. A contract for an illegal purpose
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025|2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid contract?
• A. Offer
• B. Acceptance
• C. Consideration
• D. Written form
• Answer: D
• Explanation: A valid contract requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. A written
form is not mandatory unless specified by law.
2. In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt:
• A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
• B. By a preponderance of the evidence
• C. By clear and convincing evidence
• D. By a clear and convincing preponderance
• Answer: A
• Explanation: The prosecution bears the burden of proving the defendant's guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt in a criminal trial.
3. Which of the following is an example of hearsay?
• A. A witness testifies to what they saw
• B. A document is presented as evidence
• C. A witness repeats what someone else told them
• D. A defendant's confession is admitted
• Answer: C
, • Explanation: Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the
matter asserted.
4. Under the Fourth Amendment, which of the following requires a warrant?
• A. A search of a person's home with consent
• B. A search of a person's home without consent
• C. A search of a person's car with probable cause
• D. A search of a person's car without probable cause
• Answer: B
• Explanation: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures, requiring a warrant for searches without consent or probable cause.
5. Which of the following is a defense to a charge of defamation?
• A. Truth
• B. Malice
• C. Negligence
• D. Harm
• Answer: A
• Explanation: Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation claim.
6. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for a breach of contract action is:
• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 4 years
• D. 6 years
• Answer: C
• Explanation: Ohio Revised Code § 2305.07 sets the statute of limitations for breach of
contract actions at 8 years.
7. Which of the following is NOT a valid form of legal notice?
• A. Personal delivery
• B. Certified mail
• C. Publication in a newspaper
• D. Informal email
, • Answer: D
• Explanation: Legal notice must be provided through formal means, such as personal
delivery, certified mail, or publication, depending on the circumstances.
8. A person who intentionally interferes with another's contractual relationship may be liable
for:
• A. Negligence
• B. Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• C. Tortious interference with a contract
• D. Breach of contract
• Answer: C
• Explanation: Tortious interference with a contract occurs when a third party intentionally
disrupts a contractual relationship.
9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid will in Ohio?
• A. The testator must be at least 18 years old
• B. The will must be in writing
• C. The will must be signed by the testator and two witnesses
• D. The will must be notarized
• Answer: D
• Explanation: Ohio law requires a will to be in writing, signed by the testator, and
witnessed by two individuals, but notarization is not required.
10. In Ohio, a person convicted of a felony may be eligible for parole after serving:
• A. 1/4 of the sentence
• B. 1/3 of the sentence
• C. 1/2 of the sentence
• D. 2/3 of the sentence
• Answer: B
• Explanation: Ohio law allows for parole eligibility after serving one-third of a felony
sentence.
11. Which of the following is an example of a void contract?
• A. A contract for an illegal purpose
