USAHS EXAM Q&A 2026 STUDY GUIDE
BUNDLED EXAMS PRACTICE SOLUTION
⫸ What is the Classical School of Thought based on?
Abnormal psychological issues cause crime
That factors beyond the humans' control influences their criminality
Free Will and deterrence
That humans are born criminals. Answer: Free Will and deterrence
⫸ Which of the following are sources of risk?
Humans
Mechanical factors
Environmental factors
Procedural Factors
All of the above
a and b. Answer: All of the above
⫸ These are gaps or weaknesses in the protection of an
organization's assets.
Perils
Vulnerabilities
Risk
Hazard. Answer: Vulnerabilities
,⫸ In some cases, an employer can be held civilly responsible for the
actions of its employees. What is this doctrine called?
Respondent Superior
Assumption of Risk
Color of Law
State Action. Answer: Respondent Superior
⫸ What standard of proof is needed to prevail in a civil case?
Preponderance of Evidence
Clear and concise standard
State Action
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Answer: Preponderance of Evidence
⫸ A defense attorney requests that a potential juror be removed or
excused from jury service because the juror has a personal
relationship with the accused. What type of jury challenge is this?
Challenge for Credibility
Challenge for Appeal
Peremptory Challenge
Challenge for Cause. Answer: Challenge for Cause
⫸ This legal doctrine is based on the premise that the plaintiff
knowingly and voluntarily engaged in the activity that led to damage,
injury or harm.
State Action
,Assumption of Risk
Negligence
Respondent Superior. Answer: Assumption of Risk
⫸ A security officer purposefully assaults a person while on-duty be
striking this person with a baton. What type of tort has occurred here?
An intentional tort
A state action tort
A proximate cause tort
A negligence tort. Answer: An intentional tort
⫸ Which of the following IS NOT CORRECT regarding the US
Constitution?
It governs governments and their actors
It is a living document
It regulates the conduct of citizens
It creates the structure and functions of the federal government.
Answer: It regulates the conduct of citizens
⫸ These are sections of the contract that limit, define, and articulate
the maximum liabilities of the parties if there is some type of legal
action taken.
Limitations of Liability Clauses
Arbitration Clause
, Covenant
Mutuality of Obligation. Answer: Limitations of Liability Clauses
⫸ Who initiates a lawsuit in a civil case?
The respondent
The defendant
The accused
The plaintiff. Answer: The plaintiff
⫸ This legislation prohibits employment discrimination based on
gender, religion and national origin.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
National Labor Relations Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Answer: Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964
⫸ ____________________ is the concept that a person or
organization knew or should have known that a danger existed and
then provided an appropriate level of care to address that danger.
Vicarious liability
Duty of care
Breach of duty
Foreseeability. Answer: Foreseeability
BUNDLED EXAMS PRACTICE SOLUTION
⫸ What is the Classical School of Thought based on?
Abnormal psychological issues cause crime
That factors beyond the humans' control influences their criminality
Free Will and deterrence
That humans are born criminals. Answer: Free Will and deterrence
⫸ Which of the following are sources of risk?
Humans
Mechanical factors
Environmental factors
Procedural Factors
All of the above
a and b. Answer: All of the above
⫸ These are gaps or weaknesses in the protection of an
organization's assets.
Perils
Vulnerabilities
Risk
Hazard. Answer: Vulnerabilities
,⫸ In some cases, an employer can be held civilly responsible for the
actions of its employees. What is this doctrine called?
Respondent Superior
Assumption of Risk
Color of Law
State Action. Answer: Respondent Superior
⫸ What standard of proof is needed to prevail in a civil case?
Preponderance of Evidence
Clear and concise standard
State Action
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Answer: Preponderance of Evidence
⫸ A defense attorney requests that a potential juror be removed or
excused from jury service because the juror has a personal
relationship with the accused. What type of jury challenge is this?
Challenge for Credibility
Challenge for Appeal
Peremptory Challenge
Challenge for Cause. Answer: Challenge for Cause
⫸ This legal doctrine is based on the premise that the plaintiff
knowingly and voluntarily engaged in the activity that led to damage,
injury or harm.
State Action
,Assumption of Risk
Negligence
Respondent Superior. Answer: Assumption of Risk
⫸ A security officer purposefully assaults a person while on-duty be
striking this person with a baton. What type of tort has occurred here?
An intentional tort
A state action tort
A proximate cause tort
A negligence tort. Answer: An intentional tort
⫸ Which of the following IS NOT CORRECT regarding the US
Constitution?
It governs governments and their actors
It is a living document
It regulates the conduct of citizens
It creates the structure and functions of the federal government.
Answer: It regulates the conduct of citizens
⫸ These are sections of the contract that limit, define, and articulate
the maximum liabilities of the parties if there is some type of legal
action taken.
Limitations of Liability Clauses
Arbitration Clause
, Covenant
Mutuality of Obligation. Answer: Limitations of Liability Clauses
⫸ Who initiates a lawsuit in a civil case?
The respondent
The defendant
The accused
The plaintiff. Answer: The plaintiff
⫸ This legislation prohibits employment discrimination based on
gender, religion and national origin.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
National Labor Relations Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Answer: Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964
⫸ ____________________ is the concept that a person or
organization knew or should have known that a danger existed and
then provided an appropriate level of care to address that danger.
Vicarious liability
Duty of care
Breach of duty
Foreseeability. Answer: Foreseeability
