Defamation Act Quiz

Defamation Act Quiz

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Defamation Act Quiz

Defamation Act Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Education

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Safrena Noreen Malek

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of defamation according to the text?

The act of stealing someone's identity

The act of physically harming someone

The act of publishing a statement that damages a person's reputation

The act of spreading false information about someone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law governs defamation in Malaysia?

Penal Code

Defamation Act 1957

Common Law Principles

Defamation Act 1967

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between libel and slander?

Libel is defamation in a permanent form, while slander is in a temporary form

Libel is defamation without proof, while slander requires proof

Libel is temporary, while slander is permanent

Libel is spoken defamation, while slander is written defamation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three elements that the plaintiff must prove in a defamation case?

Actual damage, financial loss, direct result

Defamatory words, reference to the plaintiff, publication

Imputation, title, goods

Unchastity, crime, disease

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the defence available for unintentional defamation according to the Defamation Act?

Counter-suit

No defence available

Self-defence

Offer of Amends

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legal definition of 'publication' in defamation law?

Communication of words to at least one person other than the person defamed

Writing defamatory words in a personal diary

Keeping the words private and not sharing them with anyone

Discussing defamatory matters with a close friend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which defence in defamation law requires the defendant to prove that the defamatory statement was true?

Justification

Qualified privilege

Absolute privilege

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