Exam 1: Overview of Computers and Technology in the Law Office

Which of these is an example of an application service provider (ASP)?

All versions of Windows use a graphical user interface (GUI).

Computers in legal organizations can be a vehicle for incompetence and legal malpractice.

Which of these is an output device?

Magnetic tape systems store data sequentially.

What statement best describes the state of mobile computing in the legal environment?

Confidentiality of client-related electronic information is a concern for most legal organizations.

Electronic discovery is the exception and not the norm, and it never became popular.

Which of these is NOT an example of a peripheral device?

VoIP can be used to make calls to a regular (analog) phone line.

The data contained in ROM is lost when the computer is turned off.

Which type of software is used primarily to track appointments and deadlines in legal matters?

Litigation support software is used only for very large cases.

The "paperless office" is a pipe dream that cannot be reasonably implemented.

A(n) is a law firm information distribution system for clients.

A is a code entered into a computer system or software that acts as a key and allows the user to access the system and the information it contains.

Many courts have implemented electronic filing, and others are currently in the design or implementation stages.

Which type of program is used to assist in analyzing statistical trends and calculating lost wages in a worker's compensation case?

Which of these terms refers to the instructions that make the computer hardware function?

Disaster recovery plans are created after a disaster has occurred.