Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT typically a component addressed by Tort Law?

  1. Expenses for medical treatments

  2. Compensation for emotional distress

  3. Criminal sentencing

  4. Lawsuits for defamation

The correct answer is: Criminal sentencing

The correct answer, which indicates that criminal sentencing is not typically a component addressed by Tort Law, is accurate because Tort Law primarily deals with civil legal matters that arise from wrongful acts leading to personal injury or harm. It focuses on compensating victims for losses and damages, including medical expenses, emotional distress, and defamation cases. Criminal sentencing, on the other hand, falls under Criminal Law, where the state prosecutes individuals for offenses against society at large and imposes penalties such as imprisonment or fines. Tort Law seeks restitution for the injured party, while Criminal Law's primary goal is to punish the offender and deter future crimes. Hence, criminal sentencing does not fit within the scope of Tort Law, reinforcing the correctness of the provided answer.