LEGS 3010 Chapter 7 Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
intentional - Answers Assault is an example of a(n) _____ tort.
Negligent - Answers ____ torts occur when a defendant acts in a way that subjects other people
to an unreasonable risk of harm.
strict-liability - Answers If a defendant commits a(n) ______ tort, he or she is liable for the
plaintiff's damages without any requirement for the plaintiff to prove that the defendant was
negligent.
The injury can be physical or economic - Answers Which of the following statements about
injury in intentional torts is correct?
It may not be assumed that the injury was caused by the normal consequences of the action.
The injury can only be physical.
The motive behind the action must have been to create the injury.
The injury can be physical or economic.
assault - Answers A(n) ______ occurs when one person places another in fear or apprehension
of an immediate, offensive bodily contact.
Intentional - Answers ____ torts occur when a defendant takes an action intending that certain
consequences will result or knowing certain consequences are likely to result.
negligenct (by the defendant) - Answers Which of the following is not a required element of
battery?
intentional (by the defendant)
negligent (by the defendant)
unwanted (by the victim)
offensive (to the victim)
negligent - Answers A(n) ______ tort occurs when a defendant is careless to someone else's
detriment.
Self-defencese - Answers Which of the following is the most common defense to battery?
Strict - Answers _____-liability torts occur when a defendant takes an action that is inherently
, dangerous and cannot ever be undertaken safely, no matter what precautions the defendant
takes.
libel - Answers If defamation is published in a permanent form, it is known as ______.
harms - Answers Intentional torts must have an intent to engage in a specific act which ______
an individual.
Assult does not require actual bodily contact - Answers Which of the following is a true
statement regarding assault?
Assault does not require actual bodily contact.
Assault and battery are synonymous.
Even if the victim believes the assailant is joking, assault nevertheless occurs.
Assault need not place another person in fear of potential future bodily contact.
slander - Answers Defamation that is made orally is called _____.
Assault and battery are always synonymous - Answers Which of the following is an inaccurate
statement regarding battery?
Almost any unwanted, intentional contact constitutes battery.
Even contacts that are harmless, if unwanted, are batteries.
Even if contact is intended as a joke, if a reasonable person would be offended, the contact can
constitute battery.
Assault and battery are always synonymous.
assault - Answers Which of the following is not a defense in an action for battery?
Consent
Defense of others
Self-defense
assult
intentional - Answers Assault is an example of a(n) _____ tort.
Negligent - Answers ____ torts occur when a defendant acts in a way that subjects other people
to an unreasonable risk of harm.
strict-liability - Answers If a defendant commits a(n) ______ tort, he or she is liable for the
plaintiff's damages without any requirement for the plaintiff to prove that the defendant was
negligent.
The injury can be physical or economic - Answers Which of the following statements about
injury in intentional torts is correct?
It may not be assumed that the injury was caused by the normal consequences of the action.
The injury can only be physical.
The motive behind the action must have been to create the injury.
The injury can be physical or economic.
assault - Answers A(n) ______ occurs when one person places another in fear or apprehension
of an immediate, offensive bodily contact.
Intentional - Answers ____ torts occur when a defendant takes an action intending that certain
consequences will result or knowing certain consequences are likely to result.
negligenct (by the defendant) - Answers Which of the following is not a required element of
battery?
intentional (by the defendant)
negligent (by the defendant)
unwanted (by the victim)
offensive (to the victim)
negligent - Answers A(n) ______ tort occurs when a defendant is careless to someone else's
detriment.
Self-defencese - Answers Which of the following is the most common defense to battery?
Strict - Answers _____-liability torts occur when a defendant takes an action that is inherently
, dangerous and cannot ever be undertaken safely, no matter what precautions the defendant
takes.
libel - Answers If defamation is published in a permanent form, it is known as ______.
harms - Answers Intentional torts must have an intent to engage in a specific act which ______
an individual.
Assult does not require actual bodily contact - Answers Which of the following is a true
statement regarding assault?
Assault does not require actual bodily contact.
Assault and battery are synonymous.
Even if the victim believes the assailant is joking, assault nevertheless occurs.
Assault need not place another person in fear of potential future bodily contact.
slander - Answers Defamation that is made orally is called _____.
Assault and battery are always synonymous - Answers Which of the following is an inaccurate
statement regarding battery?
Almost any unwanted, intentional contact constitutes battery.
Even contacts that are harmless, if unwanted, are batteries.
Even if contact is intended as a joke, if a reasonable person would be offended, the contact can
constitute battery.
Assault and battery are always synonymous.
assault - Answers Which of the following is not a defense in an action for battery?
Consent
Defense of others
Self-defense
assult
