Question 1

The AWLD Guide dedicates an entire part of the manual to citation of electronic sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

There are three types of listservs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is a general access site for locating federal government online resources?

Accepted Answer

A) Firstgov.gov 
B) FedWorld.gov 
C) USCourts.gov 
D) USAGov.gov 
E) All of the above
F)Answers c and d above
G)Answers b, c, and d above 
A) Firstgov.gov 
B) FedWorld.gov 
C) USCourts.gov 
D) USAGov.gov 
E) All of the above
F)Answers c and d above
G)Answers b, c, and d above F

Question 4

A listserv is an e-mail newsletter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A non-fee-based service involves a contractual relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term URL refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Universal resource locator 
B) A Web-site address 
C) Listservs 
D) A type of CD-ROM 
E) None of the above
F)Answers a and b above 
A) Universal resource locator 
B) A Web-site address 
C) Listservs 
D) A type of CD-ROM 
E) None of the above
F)Answers a and b above

Question 7

It is important to know how to conduct research using print resources for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) A familiarity with print sources makes it easier to understand the structure of electronic databases. 
B) Some research material may not be on an electronic database. 
C) Access to an electronic database may not be available. 
D) It is economical. 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, c, and d above 
A) A familiarity with print sources makes it easier to understand the structure of electronic databases. 
B) Some research material may not be on an electronic database. 
C) Access to an electronic database may not be available. 
D) It is economical. 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, c, and d above

Question 8

The addresses of Web sites are referred to as URLs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

FedWorld is the United States government's official Web portal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following sites provide access to Federal Court opinions?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal District Courts 
B) United States Supreme Court 
C) United States Circuit Courts of Appeal 
D) All of the above. 
A) Federal District Courts 
B) United States Supreme Court 
C) United States Circuit Courts of Appeal 
D) All of the above.

Question 11

The Bluebook was quick to embrace citations of Internet sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Begin your search by conducting a basic Internet search using your preferred web browser's search bar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register can be found at the

Accepted Answer

A) Cornell School Law Library. 
B) Government Printing Office. 
C) Library of Congress. 
D) Villanova University School of Law. 
A) Cornell School Law Library. 
B) Government Printing Office. 
C) Library of Congress. 
D) Villanova University School of Law.

Question 14

The address http://www.uscourts.gov is the site for the home page of the federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Non-fee-based websites play an important role in legal research because they:

Accepted Answer

A) allow legal research to be started more quickly. 
B) allow enacted law, administrative regulations, court rules, and court opinions to be obtained in a moment's notice 
C) provide a cost effective alternative to print subscriptions and commercial legal research sources 
D) All of the above. 
E) Answers b and c.
F)Answers a and c. 
A) allow legal research to be started more quickly. 
B) allow enacted law, administrative regulations, court rules, and court opinions to be obtained in a moment's notice 
C) provide a cost effective alternative to print subscriptions and commercial legal research sources 
D) All of the above. 
E) Answers b and c.
F)Answers a and c.

Question 16

Which of the following law schools is mentioned in the text as having Web sites that provide comprehensive legal research links, resources, and information?

Accepted Answer

A) Chicago-Kent College of Law 
B) Cornell University Law School 
C) Washburn University School of Law 
D) University of Texas School of Law 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and d above 
A) Chicago-Kent College of Law 
B) Cornell University Law School 
C) Washburn University School of Law 
D) University of Texas School of Law 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and d above

Question 17

When citing Internet resources, what are the accepted formats?

Accepted Answer

A) APA Guide 
B) Bluebook 
C) ALWD Guide 
D) MLA Guide 
E) All of the above.
F)Answers b and c. 
A) APA Guide 
B) Bluebook 
C) ALWD Guide 
D) MLA Guide 
E) All of the above.
F)Answers b and c.

Question 18

In which of the following scenarios can a client be billed for a paralegal's work?

Accepted Answer

A) Time spent familiarizing yourself with Internet resources. 
B) Looking at website after website. 
C) Refining a search to get to a resource. 
D) Identifying the scope and objective. 
A) Time spent familiarizing yourself with Internet resources. 
B) Looking at website after website. 
C) Refining a search to get to a resource. 
D) Identifying the scope and objective.

Question 19

Listservs:

Accepted Answer

A) Are online newspapers 
B) Do not usually require subscriptions 
C) Link people with common interests 
D) Are e-mail discussion groups 
E) Answers a and b above
F)Answers c and d above
G)None of the above 
A) Are online newspapers 
B) Do not usually require subscriptions 
C) Link people with common interests 
D) Are e-mail discussion groups 
E) Answers a and b above
F)Answers c and d above
G)None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following comprehensive sites provides general access to legal research sites and allows a researcher to locate related sites based on key words?

Accepted Answer

A) LawFinder 
B) Findlaw 
C) LawCrawler 
D) ResearchMaster 
E) All of the above
F)Answers b and c above
G)Answers a, b, and c above 
A) LawFinder 
B) Findlaw 
C) LawCrawler 
D) ResearchMaster 
E) All of the above
F)Answers b and c above
G)Answers a, b, and c above

The AWLD Guide dedicates an entire part of the manual to citation of electronic sources.

There are three types of listservs.

Which of the following is a general access site for locating federal government online resources?

A listserv is an e-mail newsletter.

A non-fee-based service involves a contractual relationship.

The term URL refers to:

It is important to know how to conduct research using print resources for which of the following reasons?

The addresses of Web sites are referred to as URLs.

FedWorld is the United States government's official Web portal.

Which of the following sites provide access to Federal Court opinions?

The Bluebook was quick to embrace citations of Internet sources.

Begin your search by conducting a basic Internet search using your preferred web browser's search bar.

The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register can be found at the

The address http://www.uscourts.gov is the site for the home page of the federal courts.

Non-fee-based websites play an important role in legal research because they:

Which of the following law schools is mentioned in the text as having Web sites that provide comprehensive legal research links, resources, and information?

When citing Internet resources, what are the accepted formats?

In which of the following scenarios can a client be billed for a paralegal's work?

Listservs:

Which of the following comprehensive sites provides general access to legal research sites and allows a researcher to locate related sites based on key words?

Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities

Introduction to Legal Research and Analysis

Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rulesresearch and Analysis

Case Lawresearch and Briefing

Secondary Authority and Other Research Sourcesencyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepards

Secondary Authorityperiodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History, and Other Secondary Authorities

Commercial Internet Research

Legal Analysiskey Facts

Legal Analysisissue Identification Spotting the Issue

Legal Analysisstating the Issue

Case Law Analysisis a Case on Point

Counteranalysis

Fundamentals of Writing

The Writing Process for Effective Legal Writing

Office Legal Memorandum: Issues and Facts

Office Legal Memorandum: Analysis to Conclusion

External Memoranda: Court Briefs

Correspondence

Filters

Exam 7: Computers and Internet Legal Research

The AWLD Guide dedicates an entire part of the manual to citation of electronic sources.

There are three types of listservs.

Which of the following is a general access site for locating federal government online resources?

A listserv is an e-mail newsletter.

A non-fee-based service involves a contractual relationship.

The term URL refers to:

It is important to know how to conduct research using print resources for which of the following reasons?

The addresses of Web sites are referred to as URLs.

FedWorld is the United States government's official Web portal.

Which of the following sites provide access to Federal Court opinions?

The Bluebook was quick to embrace citations of Internet sources.

Begin your search by conducting a basic Internet search using your preferred web browser's search bar.

The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register can be found at the

The address http://www.uscourts.gov is the site for the home page of the federal courts.

Non-fee-based websites play an important role in legal research because they:

Which of the following law schools is mentioned in the text as having Web sites that provide comprehensive legal research links, resources, and information?

When citing Internet resources, what are the accepted formats?

In which of the following scenarios can a client be billed for a paralegal's work?

Listservs:

Which of the following comprehensive sites provides general access to legal research sites and allows a researcher to locate related sites based on key words?

Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities

Introduction to Legal Research and Analysis

Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rulesresearch and Analysis

Case Lawresearch and Briefing

Secondary Authority and Other Research Sourcesencyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepards

Secondary Authorityperiodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History, and Other Secondary Authorities

Commercial Internet Research

Legal Analysiskey Facts

Legal Analysisissue Identification Spotting the Issue

Legal Analysisstating the Issue

Case Law Analysisis a Case on Point

Counteranalysis

Fundamentals of Writing

The Writing Process for Effective Legal Writing

Office Legal Memorandum: Issues and Facts

Office Legal Memorandum: Analysis to Conclusion

External Memoranda: Court Briefs

Correspondence

Filters