Question 1

Judicial notice permits the introduction of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ irrelevant evidence. 
B)  ​ immaterial evidence. 
C)  ​ physical evidence. 
D)  ​ evidence without authentication. 
A)  ​ irrelevant evidence. 
B)  ​ immaterial evidence. 
C)  ​ physical evidence. 
D)  ​ evidence without authentication. D

Question 2

Evidence is material if it is of consequence to the determination of the action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A review of information from the informal investigation will help the attorney decide ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ how much to charge the client. 
B)  ​ what expert witnesses to have testify at trial. 
C)  ​ whether to file a complaint. 
D)  ​ whether to split the fee with the paralegal. 
A)  ​ how much to charge the client. 
B)  ​ what expert witnesses to have testify at trial. 
C)  ​ whether to file a complaint. 
D)  ​ whether to split the fee with the paralegal. C

Question 4

Self-authenticating evidence includes ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ federal documents. 
B)  ​ blood test results. 
C)  ​ videotapes. 
D)  ​ tire tread marks. 
A)  ​ federal documents. 
B)  ​ blood test results. 
C)  ​ videotapes. 
D)  ​ tire tread marks.

Question 5

Identify and give the importance of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1993) and Kumho Tire Co. Inc. v. Carmichael (1999). List the resulting standards.

Accepted Answer

Daubert v. Merrell Dow is the Supreme Co

Question 6

Illegally obtained evidence, although inadmissible in criminal trials, is admissible in a civil trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

​ Professional ethics require paralegals to

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ make well-prepared statements to the press. 
B)  ​ give loyalty to the client top priority. 
C)  ​ refrain from obstructing the opposition's access to evidence. 
D)  ​ ignore fraudulent behavior of clients if it is privileged. 
A)  ​ make well-prepared statements to the press. 
B)  ​ give loyalty to the client top priority. 
C)  ​ refrain from obstructing the opposition's access to evidence. 
D)  ​ ignore fraudulent behavior of clients if it is privileged.

Question 8

Once drafted, the witness statement cannot be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why should great care be taken with the wording of a witness statement? The initialing and signing of a witness statement?

Accepted Answer

Wording could indicate uncerta

Question 10

You should always answer the questions of a witness about a case. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List four types of evidence and an example of each.

Accepted Answer

• Testimonial-witness statemen

Question 12

It is helpful to investigate an accident scene at the same time of day and on the same day of the week that the accident occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best evidence rule means that ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ the side with the strongest evidence wins. 
B)  ​ only the original document or item is admissible. 
C)  ​ only the most important evidence may be presented. 
D)  ​ no circumstantial evidence is allowed. 
A)  ​ the side with the strongest evidence wins. 
B)  ​ only the original document or item is admissible. 
C)  ​ only the most important evidence may be presented. 
D)  ​ no circumstantial evidence is allowed.

Question 14

If you need to interview an evasive witness it is best to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ visit without calling first. 
B)  ​ call for an appointment. 
C)  ​ pretend you represent the other side. 
D)  ​ wait until close to the time for the trial. 
A)  ​ visit without calling first. 
B)  ​ call for an appointment. 
C)  ​ pretend you represent the other side. 
D)  ​ wait until close to the time for the trial.

Question 15

To be admissible, evidence must be ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ direct. 
B)  ​ cumulative. 
C)  ​ material. 
D)  ​ privileged. 
A)  ​ direct. 
B)  ​ cumulative. 
C)  ​ material. 
D)  ​ privileged.

Question 16

When speaking to witnesses a paralegal should reveal ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ the amount of damages at stake. 
B)  ​ that the defendant is insured. 
C)  ​ nothing. 
D)  ​ that he or she is a paralegal. 
A)  ​ the amount of damages at stake. 
B)  ​ that the defendant is insured. 
C)  ​ nothing. 
D)  ​ that he or she is a paralegal.

Question 17

The opposing attorney's work product is evidence that can be obtained only through formal investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A signed authorization to disclose health information ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ restricts the recipient's right to redisclose the information to others. 
B)  ​ may be revoked. 
C)  ​ never expires. 
D)  ​ cannot exclude any type of health information. 
A)  ​ restricts the recipient's right to redisclose the information to others. 
B)  ​ may be revoked. 
C)  ​ never expires. 
D)  ​ cannot exclude any type of health information.

Question 19

How do you decide which view of a scene is best for sketches or photos?

Accepted Answer

Look for clarity in depicting

Question 20

Under some circumstances, witnesses may be paid. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Judicial notice permits the introduction of

Evidence is material if it is of consequence to the determination of the action.

A review of information from the informal investigation will help the attorney decide

Self-authenticating evidence includes

Identify and give the importance of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1993) and Kumho Tire Co. Inc. v. Carmichael (1999). List the resulting standards.

Illegally obtained evidence, although inadmissible in criminal trials, is admissible in a civil trial.

Professional ethics require paralegals to

Once drafted, the witness statement cannot be changed.

Why should great care be taken with the wording of a witness statement? The initialing and signing of a witness statement?

You should always answer the questions of a witness about a case.

List four types of evidence and an example of each.

It is helpful to investigate an accident scene at the same time of day and on the same day of the week that the accident occurred.

The best evidence rule means that

If you need to interview an evasive witness it is best to

To be admissible, evidence must be

When speaking to witnesses a paralegal should reveal

The opposing attorney's work product is evidence that can be obtained only through formal investigation.

A signed authorization to disclose health information

How do you decide which view of a scene is best for sketches or photos?

Under some circumstances, witnesses may be paid.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

Exam 3: Evidence and Investigation

Judicial notice permits the introduction of ​

Evidence is material if it is of consequence to the determination of the action.

A review of information from the informal investigation will help the attorney decide ​

Self-authenticating evidence includes ​

Identify and give the importance of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1993) and Kumho Tire Co. Inc. v. Carmichael (1999). List the resulting standards.

Illegally obtained evidence, although inadmissible in criminal trials, is admissible in a civil trial.

​ Professional ethics require paralegals to

Once drafted, the witness statement cannot be changed.

Why should great care be taken with the wording of a witness statement? The initialing and signing of a witness statement?

You should always answer the questions of a witness about a case. ​

List four types of evidence and an example of each.

It is helpful to investigate an accident scene at the same time of day and on the same day of the week that the accident occurred.

The best evidence rule means that ​

If you need to interview an evasive witness it is best to ​

To be admissible, evidence must be ​

When speaking to witnesses a paralegal should reveal ​

The opposing attorney's work product is evidence that can be obtained only through formal investigation.

A signed authorization to disclose health information ​

How do you decide which view of a scene is best for sketches or photos?

Under some circumstances, witnesses may be paid. ​

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

Judicial notice permits the introduction of

A review of information from the informal investigation will help the attorney decide

Self-authenticating evidence includes

Professional ethics require paralegals to

You should always answer the questions of a witness about a case.

The best evidence rule means that

If you need to interview an evasive witness it is best to

To be admissible, evidence must be

When speaking to witnesses a paralegal should reveal

A signed authorization to disclose health information

Under some circumstances, witnesses may be paid.