California Security Guard Practice Exam

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What is the best definition of the term ‘Duty of care’?

Police Officers, firefighters, and paramedics have a duty to respond to all emergency situations

Soldiers and reservist must do anything in their power to protect the country that they are serving

Private citizens are only expected to help when they have acquired all the necessary training and are comfortable dealing with emergency situations

A person must act towards others with care and thought than a reasonable person would employ in the circumstances

The term ‘Duty of Care’ pertains to the obligation one has to avoid causing harm to another. In legal contexts, it refers to the responsibility or legal obligation of a person or organization to avoid conducts or omissions that could harm others. The duty of care applies to all situations where damage or harm is 'reasonably foreseeable', which means that a reasonable person in the same situation would anticipate the outcome and avoid causing damage or injury. So, the best definition in this context will indeed be Option D: "A person must act towards others with care and thought than a reasonable person would employ in the circumstances." This definition encapsulates the sense of responsibility, foresight, and reasonable conduct that the duty of care demands.

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