Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Practice Test

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True or False: The term tort is most often used in criminal cases rather than civil cases.

True
False
Only in federal cases
Only in juvenile cases

The correct answer is: False

The statement is false because the term "tort" refers specifically to a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to an individual, allowing the harmed party to seek compensation through the civil court system. Torts are not typically involved in criminal law, which deals with offenses against the state or public and involves prosecution by the government. Common examples of torts include negligence, defamation, and assault (though assault can also have criminal implications). Since torts are intrinsically linked to civil cases, the correct answer highlights the distinction between tort law and criminal law, confirming that torts are most often discussed in the context of civil cases.