A request is considered vexatious, if it is likely to cause a disproportionate or unjustifiable level of distress, disruption or irritation. It is not a finding that a particular individual is vexatious and that any other request from them can automatically be refused – it is about the particular request.

When you ask a question that’s not supposed to be answered?

When something is rhetorical that means it is made for style or effect, likewise a rhetorical question is a question that is asked for mere effect, rather than a question that needs to be answered.

Can FOI requests be refused?

The Act recognises that freedom of information requests are not the only demand on the resources of a public authority. You can refuse a request if deciding whether you hold the information would mean you exceed the cost limit, for example, because it would require an extensive search in a number of locations.

What personal questions Cannot be asked?

Don’t Go There: Seven Questions You Should Never Ask

• How much money do you make?
• Are you pregnant?
• Why aren’t you married?
• Why don’t you want/have kids?
• Do you believe in God?
• How much does your house/rent/car/purse/child’s tuition cost?
• How many people have you slept with?

  What’s the best way to refuse to answer a question?

  Watch Your Tone. You can also refuse to answer the question, but be sure to be polite. “Say, ‘I appreciate that this is of interest but we don’t feel sharing the information is appropriate, especially at this time. But I’d be glad to answer other questions if you have them,’” says Sullivan.

  How to answer a question in a discussion?

  1 Trace in a discussion question needs you to make chronological connections between two events. 2 Define not only wants you to create a clear description of a topic or idea but wants you to back that up with context and material that lead you to 3 Outline is a chance to break up the question into major components.

  Which is the best way to answer a question?

  A thesis statement will sum up the points you plan to make in the body of your answer, often in list form. It is essentially an outline of the answer in a single sentence.

  What happens if you answer a security question wrong?

  Even if you select a very personal question, like the name of your first dog, the location you met your husband or the ID of your driver’s license, you give up valuable information that an attacker can use to eliminate passwords that do not need to be tested at all.