Question 1

The purpose of an initial client interview is to

Accepted Answer

A)  gather additional information. 
B)  learn about the client's legal problems and decide whether to take the case. 
C)  update the client on the case progress, procedures, trial dates, and other information. 
D)  summarize information gathered during the interview. 
A)  gather additional information. 
B)  learn about the client's legal problems and decide whether to take the case. 
C)  update the client on the case progress, procedures, trial dates, and other information. 
D)  summarize information gathered during the interview.

Question 2

Verbal or nonverbal cues that encourage the speaker to continue are listening techniques.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  leading 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  passive 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  leading 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 3

A digital shadow is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  interviewee's electronic banking record. 
B)  digital picture of the interviewee. 
C)  interviewee's online presence. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  interviewee's electronic banking record. 
B)  digital picture of the interviewee. 
C)  interviewee's online presence. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 4

Which of the following would not need to be authenticated by testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  An autopsy report 
B)  A report issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
C)  A document with a notary public's seal 
D)  A report issued by the federal EPA and a document with a notary public's seal 
A)  An autopsy report 
B)  A report issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
C)  A document with a notary public's seal 
D)  A report issued by the federal EPA and a document with a notary public's seal

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What did you see before entering the intersection?" 
B)  "Were you late for work that morning?" 
C)  "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?" 
D)  "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?" 
A)  "What did you see before entering the intersection?" 
B)  "Were you late for work that morning?" 
C)  "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?" 
D)  "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?"

Question 6

An accurate diagram of the scene of an auto accident can help

Accepted Answer

A)  uncover potential contradictions in witnesses' testimony. 
B)  an interviewee remember crucial details. 
C)  members of the legal team quickly refresh themselves on the facts of the case. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  uncover potential contradictions in witnesses' testimony. 
B)  an interviewee remember crucial details. 
C)  members of the legal team quickly refresh themselves on the facts of the case. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

"What type of treatment does a person who has suffered the kinds of injuries just described ordinarily receive?" is an example of what type of question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leading 
B)  Hypothetical 
C)  Open ended 
D)  Closed ended 
A)  Leading 
B)  Hypothetical 
C)  Open ended 
D)  Closed ended

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What did you see before entering the intersection?" 
B)  "Were you late for work that morning?" 
C)  "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?" 
D)  "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?" 
A)  "What did you see before entering the intersection?" 
B)  "Were you late for work that morning?" 
C)  "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?" 
D)  "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?"

Question 9

Which of the following is an exemption to the hearsay rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statements made by a dying person concerning the cause of his or her impending death 
B)  Statements overheard in a bar 
C)  Statements overheard at a church social hour 
D)  Statements heard on National Public Radio 
A)  Statements made by a dying person concerning the cause of his or her impending death 
B)  Statements overheard in a bar 
C)  Statements overheard at a church social hour 
D)  Statements heard on National Public Radio

Question 10

A closed-ended question is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  is phrased in such a way that it elicits a simple "yes" or "no" answer. 
B)  may elicit a lengthy response. 
C)  is phrased in such a way that it suggests the desired answer. 
D)  asks the interviewee to assume certain facts in forming an answer. 
A)  is phrased in such a way that it elicits a simple "yes" or "no" answer. 
B)  may elicit a lengthy response. 
C)  is phrased in such a way that it suggests the desired answer. 
D)  asks the interviewee to assume certain facts in forming an answer.

Question 11

Define direct evidence.Define circumstantial evidence. What is the difference? Define relevant evidence and explain why evidence must be relevant. Is relevant evidence always admitted?

Accepted Answer

Direct evidence is a

Question 12

Which of the following is a good rule of thumb to remember when interviewing witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use leading questions to get the answers desired. 
B)  Phrase your questions so that they lead to the most complete answer possible. 
C)  Listen for only the information that you want from the witness. 
D)  Check a witness's qualifications only when you are certain that the witness will be testifying in court. 
A)  Use leading questions to get the answers desired. 
B)  Phrase your questions so that they lead to the most complete answer possible. 
C)  Listen for only the information that you want from the witness. 
D)  Check a witness's qualifications only when you are certain that the witness will be testifying in court.

Question 13

Evidence that establishes the truth of a fact in question is called

Accepted Answer

A)  relevant evidence. 
B)  direct evidence. 
C)  circumstantial evidence. 
D)  evidence. 
A)  relevant evidence. 
B)  direct evidence. 
C)  circumstantial evidence. 
D)  evidence.

Question 14

listening allows the interviewer to clarify and confirm the interviewee's statements throughout the interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive 
B)  Active 
C)  Facilitated 
D)  Interested 
A)  Passive 
B)  Active 
C)  Facilitated 
D)  Interested

Question 15

Sources likely to be included in an investigation plan in an auto accident case include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The police department 
B)  Witnesses 
C)  Employment records 
D)  Hospital records 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  The police department 
B)  Witnesses 
C)  Employment records 
D)  Hospital records 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is a written statement that documents what a witness said during an interview; identifies the witness, the incident, and the details and facts discovered during the interview; and is signed by the witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deposition 
B)  Interview summary 
C)  Witness statement 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Deposition 
B)  Interview summary 
C)  Witness statement 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

A leading question is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  is phrased in such a way that it elicits a simple "yes" or "no" answer. 
B)  may elicit a lengthy response. 
C)  is phrased in such a way that it suggests the desired answer. 
D)  asks the interviewee to assume certain facts in forming an answer. 
A)  is phrased in such a way that it elicits a simple "yes" or "no" answer. 
B)  may elicit a lengthy response. 
C)  is phrased in such a way that it suggests the desired answer. 
D)  asks the interviewee to assume certain facts in forming an answer.

Question 18

Which of the following is another term for an adverse witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostile witness 
B)  Unfriendly witness 
C)  Biased witness 
D)  Uncooperative witness 
A)  Hostile witness 
B)  Unfriendly witness 
C)  Biased witness 
D)  Uncooperative witness

Question 19

A major difference between interviewing clients and witnesses is that the latter may not always be the client's position.

Accepted Answer

A)  credible regarding 
B)  competent regarding 
C)  friendly to 
D)  relevant to 
A)  credible regarding 
B)  competent regarding 
C)  friendly to 
D)  relevant to

Question 20

Which of the following things would not reduce a witness's credibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  A history of drug use 
B)  A reputation in the community as a liar 
C)  A criminal record 
D)  A leadership position in the community 
A)  A history of drug use 
B)  A reputation in the community as a liar 
C)  A criminal record 
D)  A leadership position in the community

The purpose of an initial client interview is to

Verbal or nonverbal cues that encourage the speaker to continue are listening techniques.

A digital shadow is a(n)

Which of the following would not need to be authenticated by testimony?

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

An accurate diagram of the scene of an auto accident can help

"What type of treatment does a person who has suffered the kinds of injuries just described ordinarily receive?" is an example of what type of question?

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

Which of the following is an exemption to the hearsay rule?

A closed-ended question is one that

Define direct evidence.Define circumstantial evidence. What is the difference? Define relevant evidence and explain why evidence must be relevant. Is relevant evidence always admitted?

Which of the following is a good rule of thumb to remember when interviewing witnesses?

Evidence that establishes the truth of a fact in question is called

listening allows the interviewer to clarify and confirm the interviewee's statements throughout the interview.

Sources likely to be included in an investigation plan in an auto accident case include which of the following?

Which of the following is a written statement that documents what a witness said during an interview; identifies the witness, the incident, and the details and facts discovered during the interview; and is signed by the witness?

A leading question is one that

Which of the following is another term for an adverse witness?

A major difference between interviewing clients and witnesses is that the latter may not always be the client's position.

Which of the following things would not reduce a witness's credibility?

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Exam 11: Conducting Interviews and Investigations

The purpose of an initial client interview is to

Verbal or nonverbal cues that encourage the speaker to continue are listening techniques.

A digital shadow is a(n)

Which of the following would not need to be authenticated by testimony?

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

An accurate diagram of the scene of an auto accident can help

"What type of treatment does a person who has suffered the kinds of injuries just described ordinarily receive?" is an example of what type of question?

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

Which of the following is an exemption to the hearsay rule?

A closed-ended question is one that

Define direct evidence.Define circumstantial evidence. What is the difference? Define relevant evidence and explain why evidence must be relevant. Is relevant evidence always admitted?

Which of the following is a good rule of thumb to remember when interviewing witnesses?

Evidence that establishes the truth of a fact in question is called

listening allows the interviewer to clarify and confirm the interviewee's statements throughout the interview.

Sources likely to be included in an investigation plan in an auto accident case include which of the following?

Which of the following is a written statement that documents what a witness said during an interview; identifies the witness, the incident, and the details and facts discovered during the interview; and is signed by the witness?

A leading question is one that

Which of the following is another term for an adverse witness?

A major difference between interviewing clients and witnesses is that the latter may not always be the client's position.

Which of the following things would not reduce a witness's credibility?

Todays Professional Paralegal

Career Opportunities

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Contemporary Online Legal Research

Legal Writing:form and Substance

Civil Litigation:before the Trial

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

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