Which action is an example of a ministerial act?

Which action is an example of a ministerial act?

• A. Responding to a phone inquiry
• B. Negotiating terms of a sale
• C. Drafting a purchase agreement
• D. Representing a client in negotiations

Answer: (A)

Ministerial acts are routine tasks performed under fixed rules with little to no discretion. Responding to a phone inquiry fits this because it’s typically a straightforward action—providing information or directing the caller according to established procedures—without making judgments or negotiating terms. The other options involve evaluating terms, forming agreements, or advocating for a client, which require professional judgment and strategic decision-making, so they are not ministerial acts.

Ministerial acts are routine tasks performed under fixed rules with little to no discretion. Responding to a phone inquiry fits this because it’s typically a straightforward action—providing information or directing the caller according to established procedures—without making judgments or negotiating terms. The other options involve evaluating terms, forming agreements, or advocating for a client, which require professional judgment and strategic decision-making, so they are not ministerial acts.