Paralegal Exam Prep - Question List

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296. Which of the following is a defense to a defamation claim?
  1. Consent
  2. Privilege
  3. Truth
  4. A, B, and C
  5. A and C
297. Which of the following is an affirmative defense?
  1. Assumption of risk
  2. Intervening cause
  3. Contributory negligence
  4. All of the above.
  5. None of the above.
298. Compensatory damages are:
  1. Awarded in a civil action to indemnify a party for the actual damages caused by the unlawful act of the other party.
  2. Awarded in a civil action to a party in an amount determined by statute which does not necessarily correspond to the actual damages caused by the unlawful act of the other party.
  3. Awarded in a civil action to a party in excess of actual damages as a means to deter or punish the other party for an unlawful act.
  4. Awarded in a civil action to a party to cover expenses related to the loss or harm caused by the unlawful act of the other party.
  5. None of the above.
299. When may a default judgment be entered against a defendant?
  1. If the defendant fails to show up at court.
  2. If the defendant fails to respond to the plaintiff's complaint in a timely manner.
  3. If the defendant shows evidence of an unwillingness to pay if so ordered.
  4. If the defendant shows evidence of the inability to pay if so ordered.
  5. A and B.
300. The process of questioning potential jurors about their possible biases is known as:
  1. Res ipsa loquitur.
  2. Res judicata.
  3. Voir dire.
  4. Quid pro quo.
  5. Pro se.

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