Question 274 · Federal question
You have intentionally opened a letter in Germany that is addressed to another person…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?
- A das Schweigerecht
- B das Briefgeheimnis ✓ Correct answer
- C die Schweigepflicht
- D die Meinungsfreiheit
Translation
You have intentionally opened a letter in Germany that is addressed to another person. What have you disregarded?
- A the right to remain silent
- B the confidentiality of correspondence ✓ Correct answer
- C the duty of confidentiality
- D the freedom of opinion
Explanation
Opening mail addressed to someone else violates the secrecy of correspondence, which is protected in Germany (Basic Law Article 10). This right safeguards the privacy of letters and communications. The other options refer to different concepts: the right to remain silent (criminal procedure), professional confidentiality obligations, and freedom of expression.
Tips
- Match keywords: if the scenario involves letters, mail, or communications privacy, think of the constitutional protection of correspondence and telecommunications. Eliminate options tied to criminal procedure (right to remain silent), professional duties (confidentiality obligations of doctors/lawyers), or speech rights (opinion/freedom of expression), as they don’t regulate tampering with someone else’s mail.
Practice in the app
