IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

What are the main parts of civil law?

1. Liability and damages

2. Duty of care and negligence

3. Intentional torts and contracts

4. Regulatory compliance and safety

The correct answer is: Duty of care and negligence

The primary focus of civil law involves the concepts of duty of care and negligence. Civil law is designed to resolve disputes between individuals or organizations and typically revolves around the responsibilities individuals or entities have towards one another. The notion of duty of care establishes the legal obligation one party has to avoid causing harm to another. This involves taking reasonable actions to prevent foreseeable harm to others. Negligence is a significant aspect of civil law, addressing situations where an individual's failure to meet their duty of care leads to unintended harm or injury. The civil law system provides a framework for individuals to seek compensation for damages sustained due to another's negligent behavior. This interrelation of duty of care and negligence allows the legal system to address grievances effectively, emphasizing the importance of responsible actions in various contexts. In contrast, while liability and damages, intentional torts and contracts, and regulatory compliance and safety are relevant to civil law, they do not encompass the foundational elements that are central to the concepts of duty of care and negligence. Liability and damages refer to the consequences of one party's failure to fulfill their duty, but they depend on the established duty of care. Intentional torts and contracts are separate branches of civil law, focusing on deliberate actions and agreements, respectively. Regulatory compliance and