Question 1

Time and billing software programs allow users to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  keep track of time and expenses for billing purposes 
B)  manage a "to-do" list 
C)  maintain an address book 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  keep track of time and expenses for billing purposes 
B)  manage a "to-do" list 
C)  maintain an address book 
D)  All of these choices. D

Question 2

The American Bar Association has adopted ethical standards for attorneys known as Model ________.

Accepted Answer

Rules of Professional Conduct

Question 3

Statutes of limitation are generally found in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  codes 
B)  cases 
C)  constitutions 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  codes 
B)  cases 
C)  constitutions 
D)  All of these choices. A

Question 4

Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles.
-Fenton discusses with Steele, a close friend who is a paralegal working for a different law firm, the case in great detail, including mentioning names. Steele promises not to repeat anything. Fenton has nevertheless breached a duty of confidentiality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ultimate source for the elements of a cause of action is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary law (case law and statutory law) 
B)  secondary sources of law 
C)  form books 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  primary law (case law and statutory law) 
B)  secondary sources of law 
C)  form books 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 6

Litigation paralegals need not be concerned with ethical problems because various canons of ethics and rules of professional conduct apply only to attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following never starts the running of a statute of limitations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The date a wrongful act occurs 
B)  The date the plaintiff discovers a wrongful act 
C)  The date the plaintiff retains an attorney 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  The date a wrongful act occurs 
B)  The date the plaintiff discovers a wrongful act 
C)  The date the plaintiff retains an attorney 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 8

In lieu of statutes of limitations, lawsuits against governmental entities must meet time requirements found in ________ statutes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In lieu of statutes of limitations, lawsuits...

Question 9

A contingent fee arrangement means that the attorney ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bills for each hour spent on the case 
B)  has accepted a fixed sum to handle the case 
C)  will take a percentage of the recovery as the fee 
D)  will recover the fee from the defendant 
A)  bills for each hour spent on the case 
B)  has accepted a fixed sum to handle the case 
C)  will take a percentage of the recovery as the fee 
D)  will recover the fee from the defendant

Question 10

Time limitations in equitable cases are often affected by the principle of ________, which is based on the concept of fairness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Time limitations in equitable cases are often...

Question 11

If an attorney decides not to take a case, that attorney should always ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly communicate that fact to the concerned individual 
B)  fully explain the reasons for turning down the case 
C)  refer the individual to another attorney for a second opinion 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  clearly communicate that fact to the concerned individual 
B)  fully explain the reasons for turning down the case 
C)  refer the individual to another attorney for a second opinion 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 12

Paralegals who discuss cases with others risk violating the ethical rule dealing with ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Paralegals who discuss cases with others risk...

Question 13

Paralegals who provide legal advice to clients violate the ethical rule prohibiting the ________.

Accepted Answer

unauthoriz

Question 14

Each element of a(n) ________ must be proven at trial in order for plaintiff to prevail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each element of a(n) ________ must be...

Question 15

Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles.
-Fenton is asked to do some investigation regarding this case. Fenton telephones DiSalvo, without the knowledge or consent of DiSalvo's attorneys, and he asks DiSalvo questions about the case. As long as Fenton is properly identified as a paralegal working for Kramer, this conduct on the part of Fenton is permissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Paralegals should never give factual information to clients as it may violate ethical rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Claim statutes commonly apply when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lawsuit results from an automobile accident 
B)  the defendant in a lawsuit is a governmental entity 
C)  the plaintiff in a lawsuit is a governmental entity 
D)  Both b and c are present. 
A)  a lawsuit results from an automobile accident 
B)  the defendant in a lawsuit is a governmental entity 
C)  the plaintiff in a lawsuit is a governmental entity 
D)  Both b and c are present.

Question 18

All federal lawsuits must be filed within one year of the date the cause of action arises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cloud computing creates ethical questions related to client confidentiality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Client funds must always be kept in the attorney's ________ account.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Client funds must always be kept in...

Time and billing software programs allow users to ________.

The American Bar Association has adopted ethical standards for attorneys known as Model ________.

Statutes of limitation are generally found in ________.

The ultimate source for the elements of a cause of action is ________.

Litigation paralegals need not be concerned with ethical problems because various canons of ethics and rules of professional conduct apply only to attorneys.

Which of the following never starts the running of a statute of limitations?

In lieu of statutes of limitations, lawsuits against governmental entities must meet time requirements found in ________ statutes.

A contingent fee arrangement means that the attorney ________.

Time limitations in equitable cases are often affected by the principle of ________, which is based on the concept of fairness.

If an attorney decides not to take a case, that attorney should always ________.

Paralegals who discuss cases with others risk violating the ethical rule dealing with ________.

Paralegals who provide legal advice to clients violate the ethical rule prohibiting the ________.

Each element of a(n) ________ must be proven at trial in order for plaintiff to prevail.

Paralegals should never give factual information to clients as it may violate ethical rules.

Claim statutes commonly apply when ________.

All federal lawsuits must be filed within one year of the date the cause of action arises.

Cloud computing creates ethical questions related to client confidentiality.

Client funds must always be kept in the attorney's ________ account.

Litigation and the Paralegal

The Courts and Jurisdiction

Investigation and Evidence

The Complaint

Responses to the Complaint

Motion Practice

Overview of the Discovery Process

Depositions

Interrogatories

Physical and Mental Examinations

Request for Documents

Request for Admission

Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trial Techniques

Posttrial Practice

Filters

Exam 3: Preliminary Considerations and Procedures

Time and billing software programs allow users to ________.

The American Bar Association has adopted ethical standards for attorneys known as Model ________.

Statutes of limitation are generally found in ________.

The ultimate source for the elements of a cause of action is ________.

Litigation paralegals need not be concerned with ethical problems because various canons of ethics and rules of professional conduct apply only to attorneys.

Which of the following never starts the running of a statute of limitations?

In lieu of statutes of limitations, lawsuits against governmental entities must meet time requirements found in ________ statutes.

A contingent fee arrangement means that the attorney ________.

Time limitations in equitable cases are often affected by the principle of ________, which is based on the concept of fairness.

If an attorney decides not to take a case, that attorney should always ________.

Paralegals who discuss cases with others risk violating the ethical rule dealing with ________.

Paralegals who provide legal advice to clients violate the ethical rule prohibiting the ________.

Each element of a(n) ________ must be proven at trial in order for plaintiff to prevail.

Paralegals should never give factual information to clients as it may violate ethical rules.

Claim statutes commonly apply when ________.

All federal lawsuits must be filed within one year of the date the cause of action arises.

Cloud computing creates ethical questions related to client confidentiality.

Client funds must always be kept in the attorney's ________ account.

Litigation and the Paralegal

The Courts and Jurisdiction

Investigation and Evidence

The Complaint

Responses to the Complaint

Motion Practice

Overview of the Discovery Process

Depositions

Interrogatories

Physical and Mental Examinations

Request for Documents

Request for Admission

Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trial Techniques

Posttrial Practice

Filters