Question 1

In a small firm,docketing procedures are more formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The basic rule of tickler systems is that

Accepted Answer

A) all members of the legal team participate in a project 
B) the law firm will realize profits 
C) statutes of limitations are not missed 
D) no file will be ignored 
E) none of the above 
A) all members of the legal team participate in a project 
B) the law firm will realize profits 
C) statutes of limitations are not missed 
D) no file will be ignored 
E) none of the above E

Question 3

When entering due dates of opposing parties,it is not necessary to have numerous reminders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Manual calendar systems are used

Accepted Answer

A) as a backup calendar 
B) to double-check entries 
C) because some malpractice insurance companies require it 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) as a backup calendar 
B) to double-check entries 
C) because some malpractice insurance companies require it 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 5

A docket control system consists of

Accepted Answer

A) a calendaring system 
B) a tickler system 
C) a file review system 
D) a and b only 
E) all of the above 
A) a calendaring system 
B) a tickler system 
C) a file review system 
D) a and b only 
E) all of the above

Question 6

The two types of calendars firms use are

Accepted Answer

A) primary and secondary 
B) small and large 
C) computerized and automatic 
D) tickler and personal 
E) none of the above 
A) primary and secondary 
B) small and large 
C) computerized and automatic 
D) tickler and personal 
E) none of the above

Question 7

When determining due dates,count weekend days and holidays except when a response is due in _____________days or less.

Accepted Answer

A) five 
B) eight 
C) ten 
D) fifteen 
E) twenty 
A) five 
B) eight 
C) ten 
D) fifteen 
E) twenty

Question 8

An attorney or paralegal should keep calendar information out of the view of clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Files that are scheduled for review are listed on a

Accepted Answer

A) tickler sheet 
B) master calendar 
C) docket information sheet 
D) personal calendar 
E) none of the above 
A) tickler sheet 
B) master calendar 
C) docket information sheet 
D) personal calendar 
E) none of the above

Question 10

What is used to instruct a docketing clerk to enter docket information?

Accepted Answer

A) tickler slip 
B) docket information sheet 
C) data control sheet 
D) calendar 
E) none of the above 
A) tickler slip 
B) docket information sheet 
C) data control sheet 
D) calendar 
E) none of the above

Question 11

A tickler system

Accepted Answer

A) monitors statutes of limitations 
B) is a method of controlling deadlines 
C) is also called a come-up system 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) monitors statutes of limitations 
B) is a method of controlling deadlines 
C) is also called a come-up system 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 12

Essential information on a master calendar includes

Accepted Answer

A) attorney 
B) type of matter 
C) date and time 
D) name of case 
E) all of the above 
A) attorney 
B) type of matter 
C) date and time 
D) name of case 
E) all of the above

Question 13

Postponing file review results in loose habits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Calendaring meetings should be held

Accepted Answer

A) daily 
B) weekly 
C) bimonthly 
D) monthly 
E) quarterly 
A) daily 
B) weekly 
C) bimonthly 
D) monthly 
E) quarterly

Question 15

Events are calendared as soon as they are discovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The number of reminder dates required will vary according to

Accepted Answer

A) project 
B) time constraints 
C) management style 
D) a and b only 
E) all of the above 
A) project 
B) time constraints 
C) management style 
D) a and b only 
E) all of the above

Question 17

Each file should be reviewed

Accepted Answer

A) daily 
B) weekly 
C) monthly 
D) quarterly 
E) yearly 
A) daily 
B) weekly 
C) monthly 
D) quarterly 
E) yearly

Question 18

If the due date falls on a weekend date or holiday,the due date is the next business day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The trigger date is the date on which a document must be mailed to reach its destination by the due date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A proof of service by mail is used to determine the trigger date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a small firm,docketing procedures are more formal.

The basic rule of tickler systems is that

When entering due dates of opposing parties,it is not necessary to have numerous reminders.

Manual calendar systems are used

A docket control system consists of

The two types of calendars firms use are

When determining due dates,count weekend days and holidays except when a response is due in _____________days or less.

An attorney or paralegal should keep calendar information out of the view of clients.

Files that are scheduled for review are listed on a

What is used to instruct a docketing clerk to enter docket information?

A tickler system

Essential information on a master calendar includes

Postponing file review results in loose habits.

Calendaring meetings should be held

Events are calendared as soon as they are discovered.

The number of reminder dates required will vary according to

Each file should be reviewed

If the due date falls on a weekend date or holiday,the due date is the next business day.

The trigger date is the date on which a document must be mailed to reach its destination by the due date.

A proof of service by mail is used to determine the trigger date.

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Exam 12: Docket Control Systems

In a small firm,docketing procedures are more formal.

The basic rule of tickler systems is that

When entering due dates of opposing parties,it is not necessary to have numerous reminders.

Manual calendar systems are used

A docket control system consists of

The two types of calendars firms use are

When determining due dates,count weekend days and holidays except when a response is due in _____________days or less.

An attorney or paralegal should keep calendar information out of the view of clients.

Files that are scheduled for review are listed on a

What is used to instruct a docketing clerk to enter docket information?

A tickler system

Essential information on a master calendar includes

Postponing file review results in loose habits.

Calendaring meetings should be held

Events are calendared as soon as they are discovered.

The number of reminder dates required will vary according to

Each file should be reviewed

If the due date falls on a weekend date or holiday,the due date is the next business day.

The trigger date is the date on which a document must be mailed to reach its destination by the due date.

A proof of service by mail is used to determine the trigger date.

The Legal Marketplace

The Legal Team

Personnel Relations

The Attorney-Client Relationship

Paralegal Ethics and Client Relations

Legal Fees

Time keeping

Billing and Financial Management

Managing the Client Funds Trust Account

Technology in the Law Office

Law Office Systems

File and Records Management

Law Library Organization and Management

Filters