Which of the Following Scenarios Would Respondeat Superior Most Likely

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would respondeat superior most likely apply to?

• A)An employee of a computer software company assaulted someone in a fast food restaurant during his lunch break.
• B)An employee of a coffee shop caused an accident while pulling out of his driveway on the way to work.
• C)An employee of a deliver company caused an accident while driving to a customer's house in a van owned by the company.
• D)An independent contractor hired by a restaurant to install new plumbing in the restaurant caused a significant leak when he improperly fitted the pipes.

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Definitions:

Peak Potential

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Physical Development

The biological process of growth and change that occurs in a person’s body over time, including both gross and fine motor skills.

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Reflective Judgment

The capacity to critically evaluate the validity and reliability of different sources of information and perspectives.