Question 1

An in-house computerized litigation support system:

Accepted Answer

A) frees up the firm's staff to perform legal research 
B) is more expensive than other alternatives 
C) gives the firm more control over the litigation support project 
D) requires the creation of an extensive index-card system 
E) takes little time to set up 
A) frees up the firm's staff to perform legal research 
B) is more expensive than other alternatives 
C) gives the firm more control over the litigation support project 
D) requires the creation of an extensive index-card system 
E) takes little time to set up C

Question 2

The key feature of which type of litigation support system is the ability to scan and store documents?

Accepted Answer

A) Full-text retrieval 
B) Document abstract 
C) Imaging 
D) Case management 
E) Analytical 
A) Full-text retrieval 
B) Document abstract 
C) Imaging 
D) Case management 
E) Analytical C

Question 3

When creating a database for a litigation support system, it is a good idea to enter every possible document into the database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Motions and briefs are filed to argue the position a party is taking on how the case should proceed in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An index-card system based on key issues is a form of manual litigation support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of pleading?

Accepted Answer

A) Complaint 
B) Motion 
C) Answer 
D) Counterclaim 
E) Third-party claim 
A) Complaint 
B) Motion 
C) Answer 
D) Counterclaim 
E) Third-party claim

Question 7

A allows a search request to include or exclude words or other search criteria to either refine or broaden the search.

Accepted Answer

A) wildcard search 
B) single word search 
C) Boolean logic search 
D) proximity search 
E) super wildcard search 
A) wildcard search 
B) single word search 
C) Boolean logic search 
D) proximity search 
E) super wildcard search

Question 8

Some litigation support systems can link a document abstract with an image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An integrated litigation support system offers which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

A) A full-text retrieval system 
B) Analytical tools 
C) A database for entering document abstracts 
D) Imaging management software 
E) All answers are correct. 
A) A full-text retrieval system 
B) Analytical tools 
C) A database for entering document abstracts 
D) Imaging management software 
E) All answers are correct.

Question 10

Internal memorandums are less formal than handwritten notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these terms refers to a series of written questions directed to an opposing party in a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A) Deposition 
B) Request for admissions 
C) Request for production 
D) Interrogatories 
E) Subpoena 
A) Deposition 
B) Request for admissions 
C) Request for production 
D) Interrogatories 
E) Subpoena

Question 12

A is a company that sets up a litigation support system and enters all necessary documents for a case in its own computer for a fee.

Accepted Answer

A) full-text retrieval system 
B) litigation support service provider 
C) timekeeping and billing service bureau 
D) document abstract system 
E) fee-based CALR service 
A) full-text retrieval system 
B) litigation support service provider 
C) timekeeping and billing service bureau 
D) document abstract system 
E) fee-based CALR service

Question 13

To search for the words "allow", "allowed", and "allows", the proper search query is:

Accepted Answer

A) allow AND allowed 
B) allow* 
C) allow+ 
D) *allow* 
E) allow OR allowed OR allows 
A) allow AND allowed 
B) allow* 
C) allow+ 
D) *allow* 
E) allow OR allowed OR allows

Question 14

Not all factual documents are discoverable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A search looks for words in the same vicinity of each other.

Accepted Answer

A) wildcard search 
B) single word search 
C) Boolean logic search 
D) proximity search 
E) super wildcard search 
A) wildcard search 
B) single word search 
C) Boolean logic search 
D) proximity search 
E) super wildcard search

Question 16

If subjective abstracting is to be used when preparing a document abstract system, then any clerical staff can enter the information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Manual litigation support:

Accepted Answer

A) is tedious and time consuming 
B) makes complex searches easy 
C) is advantageous when you must get the job done fast 
D) encourages the entry of the greatest number of documents 
E) All answers are correct. 
A) is tedious and time consuming 
B) makes complex searches easy 
C) is advantageous when you must get the job done fast 
D) encourages the entry of the greatest number of documents 
E) All answers are correct.

Question 18

Litigation support software assists attorneys in information that is gathered for the litigation of a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) organizing 
B) storing 
C) retrieving 
D) summarizing 
E) All answers are correct. 
A) organizing 
B) storing 
C) retrieving 
D) summarizing 
E) All answers are correct.

Question 19

The key feature of which type of litigation support system is the ability to enter summaries of documents?

Accepted Answer

A) Full-text retrieval 
B) Document abstract 
C) Imaging 
D) Case management 
E) Analytical 
A) Full-text retrieval 
B) Document abstract 
C) Imaging 
D) Case management 
E) Analytical

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT fall into the category of factual documents?

Accepted Answer

A) Contracts 
B) Correspondence 
C) Photographs 
D) Case law 
E) Business\financial records 
A) Contracts 
B) Correspondence 
C) Photographs 
D) Case law 
E) Business\financial records

An in-house computerized litigation support system:

The key feature of which type of litigation support system is the ability to scan and store documents?

When creating a database for a litigation support system, it is a good idea to enter every possible document into the database.

Motions and briefs are filed to argue the position a party is taking on how the case should proceed in court.

An index-card system based on key issues is a form of manual litigation support.

Which of these is NOT a type of pleading?

A allows a search request to include or exclude words or other search criteria to either refine or broaden the search.

Some litigation support systems can link a document abstract with an image.

An integrated litigation support system offers which of the following features?

Internal memorandums are less formal than handwritten notes.

Which of these terms refers to a series of written questions directed to an opposing party in a lawsuit?

A is a company that sets up a litigation support system and enters all necessary documents for a case in its own computer for a fee.

To search for the words "allow", "allowed", and "allows", the proper search query is:

Not all factual documents are discoverable.

A search looks for words in the same vicinity of each other.

If subjective abstracting is to be used when preparing a document abstract system, then any clerical staff can enter the information.

Manual litigation support:

Litigation support software assists attorneys in information that is gathered for the litigation of a lawsuit.

The key feature of which type of litigation support system is the ability to enter summaries of documents?

Which of the following does NOT fall into the category of factual documents?

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Exam 8: Litigation Support Software

An in-house computerized litigation support system:

The key feature of which type of litigation support system is the ability to scan and store documents?

When creating a database for a litigation support system, it is a good idea to enter every possible document into the database.

Motions and briefs are filed to argue the position a party is taking on how the case should proceed in court.

An index-card system based on key issues is a form of manual litigation support.

Which of these is NOT a type of pleading?

A allows a search request to include or exclude words or other search criteria to either refine or broaden the search.

Some litigation support systems can link a document abstract with an image.

An integrated litigation support system offers which of the following features?

Internal memorandums are less formal than handwritten notes.

Which of these terms refers to a series of written questions directed to an opposing party in a lawsuit?

A is a company that sets up a litigation support system and enters all necessary documents for a case in its own computer for a fee.

To search for the words "allow", "allowed", and "allows", the proper search query is:

Not all factual documents are discoverable.

A search looks for words in the same vicinity of each other.

If subjective abstracting is to be used when preparing a document abstract system, then any clerical staff can enter the information.

Manual litigation support:

Litigation support software assists attorneys in information that is gathered for the litigation of a lawsuit.

The key feature of which type of litigation support system is the ability to enter summaries of documents?

Which of the following does NOT fall into the category of factual documents?

Overview of Computers and Technology in the Law Office

Word Processing and Document Assembly

Spreadsheet Software

Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software

Databases, Case Management and Docket Control Software

The Cloud and Social Media

Electronic Discovery

Research on the Internet and Electronic Mail

The Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom, and Presentation Graphics

Filters