Question 1

The deposition can be used at the trial if the witness is unwilling to testify in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is the correct procedure to deal with interrogatories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fully answer interrogatories in writing and sign 
B)  File answers to the interrogatories with the court 
C)  Mail a copy of answers to the interrogatories to the interrogating party 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fully answer interrogatories in writing and sign 
B)  File answers to the interrogatories with the court 
C)  Mail a copy of answers to the interrogatories to the interrogating party 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

Requests for admission are unusual methods of discovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Impeach

Accepted Answer

A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party 
A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party

Question 5

Photographing the property may be a purpose for the entry on land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Testing of the property may be the purpose for the entry on ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Testing of the property may be the...

Question 7

Court-ordered penalties for failing to produce evidence are ________ sanctions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Court-ordered penalties for failing to produce evidence...

Question 8

A subpoena ad testificandum is a court order commanding a person to appear and bring papers relevant to the legal action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is perjury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any false statement 
B)  Intentionally giving false testimony under oath 
C)  Any false testimony in court 
D)  Any false statement in writing 
A)  Any false statement 
B)  Intentionally giving false testimony under oath 
C)  Any false testimony in court 
D)  Any false statement in writing

Question 10

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Verification

Accepted Answer

A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party 
A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party

Question 11

How may the deposition be used at trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persuade the judge to rule in favor of the party using the deposition 
B)  Impeach any contrary testimony of a witness 
C)  Convince the jury to award a greater sum of money to the plaintiff 
D)  Compel the other party to settle the case out of court 
A)  Persuade the judge to rule in favor of the party using the deposition 
B)  Impeach any contrary testimony of a witness 
C)  Convince the jury to award a greater sum of money to the plaintiff 
D)  Compel the other party to settle the case out of court

Question 12

What information does the defendant request from the plaintiff when he or she makes a demand for bill of particulars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detailed information of the amount owed 
B)  Detailed financial information 
C)  Detailed personal information 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Detailed information of the amount owed 
B)  Detailed financial information 
C)  Detailed personal information 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Deposition

Accepted Answer

A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party 
A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party

Question 14

Who records the testimony at depositions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Court clerk 
B)  Court reporter 
C)  Court stenographer 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Court clerk 
B)  Court reporter 
C)  Court stenographer 
D)  Both B and C

Question 15

Rules governing the failure of a party to answer interrogatories differ from state to state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss why the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have been amended to reflect the growth of e-discovery.

Accepted Answer

Today, numerous pieces of information ar

Question 17

What can parties achieve by stipulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extend the time for pleading 
B)  Waive objections 
C)  Admit certain facts 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Extend the time for pleading 
B)  Waive objections 
C)  Admit certain facts 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

What material is covered in a request for permission to inspect and copy documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Photographs 
B)  Writings 
C)  Charts 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Photographs 
B)  Writings 
C)  Charts 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

What is a similarity between interrogatories and depositions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Used in civil actions 
B)  Involve giving an oath 
C)  Pertain to issues relevant to the suit 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Used in civil actions 
B)  Involve giving an oath 
C)  Pertain to issues relevant to the suit 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Surveying

Accepted Answer

A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party 
A)  Any person may be subject to this method of discovery 
B)  Asking to admit the truth of any matter relevant to the case 
C)  Written statement made under penalty of perjury that the document is true 
D)  Further questions in response to cross-questions 
E)  Common method of discovery
F) Purpose for the entry on land
G) Cast doubt on or call into question
H) Electronically stored information
I) Depositions in which lawyers orally examine and cross-examine witnesses
J) Interrogating party

Exam 5: Methods of Discovery

The deposition can be used at the trial if the witness is unwilling to testify in court.

What is the correct procedure to deal with interrogatories?

Requests for admission are unusual methods of discovery.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Impeach

Photographing the property may be a purpose for the entry on land.

Testing of the property may be the purpose for the entry on ________.

Court-ordered penalties for failing to produce evidence are ________ sanctions.

A subpoena ad testificandum is a court order commanding a person to appear and bring papers relevant to the legal action.

What is perjury?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Verification

How may the deposition be used at trial?

What information does the defendant request from the plaintiff when he or she makes a demand for bill of particulars?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Deposition

Who records the testimony at depositions?

Rules governing the failure of a party to answer interrogatories differ from state to state.

Discuss why the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have been amended to reflect the growth of e-discovery.

What can parties achieve by stipulations?

What material is covered in a request for permission to inspect and copy documents?

What is a similarity between interrogatories and depositions?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Surveying

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