Question 1

Arbitration is always binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Compare and contrast private judges, special masters, and discovery referees.

Accepted Answer

Private judges, special masters, and discovery referees all perform alternative dispute resolution services. A special master or discovery referee is an individual hired by the parties to decide disputed pretrial matters in civil actions. A private judge is an individual hired by the parties to preside over a trial and is often a retired judge.

Question 3

Which of the following is generally not a type of court-related ADR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early neutral evaluation 
B)  Binding arbitration 
C)  Nonbinding arbitration 
D)  Summary trial 
E)  None of the above; they are all common types of court-related ADR 
A)  Early neutral evaluation 
B)  Binding arbitration 
C)  Nonbinding arbitration 
D)  Summary trial 
E)  None of the above; they are all common types of court-related ADR B

Question 4

What is a type of informal, nonbinding trial in which disputing parties, usually businesses, present their side of the dispute to a jury of executives from the businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Summary trial 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mini-trial 
D)  Mediation 
A)  Summary trial 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mini-trial 
D)  Mediation

Question 5

Mediation is a process in which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the assistance of a neutral person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Saving time and _______ are two the main benefits of alternative dispute resolution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Saving time and _______ are two the...

Question 7

A mini-trial is a form of ADR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In _________, the neutral mediator assists the parties in coming to an agreement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _________, the neutral mediator assists the...

Question 9

The form of arbitration in which the parties are not obligated to accept the arbitrator's decision is ________ arbitration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The form of arbitration in which the...

Question 10

What is the name of the uniform law authorizing the enforceability of arbitration agreements and describing procedures to be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uniform Arbitration Act 
B)  Federal Arbitration Act 
C)  Federal Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 
D)  Federal Mediation Act 
A)  Uniform Arbitration Act 
B)  Federal Arbitration Act 
C)  Federal Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 
D)  Federal Mediation Act

Question 11

Unless the parties agree otherwise, court related or court ordered alternative dispute resolution is:

Accepted Answer

A)  binding. 
B)  nonbinding. 
C)  brought before a jury. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  binding. 
B)  nonbinding. 
C)  brought before a jury. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is not a benefit of alternative dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost savings 
B)  Speedier resolution 
C)  Present the case before a neutral jury 
D)  Maintain a level of privacy and confidentiality 
A)  Cost savings 
B)  Speedier resolution 
C)  Present the case before a neutral jury 
D)  Maintain a level of privacy and confidentiality

Question 13

Which of the following is an important consideration with alternative dispute resolution in criminal cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of crime 
B)  Constitutional rights for defendants 
C)  The right of society to see that criminals pay their debt for any criminal acts 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The type of crime 
B)  Constitutional rights for defendants 
C)  The right of society to see that criminals pay their debt for any criminal acts 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

If parties use any form of ADR they give up their right to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A procedure often used by businesses in which disputing parties present their dispute before a special jury in non-binding trial is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  mini-trial. 
B)  summary trial. 
C)  binding arbitration. 
D)  nonbinding arbitration. 
E)  early neutral evaluation. 
A)  mini-trial. 
B)  summary trial. 
C)  binding arbitration. 
D)  nonbinding arbitration. 
E)  early neutral evaluation.

Question 16

Alternative dispute resolution can result in cost savings to resolve disputes over litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the process in which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the assistance of a neutral person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediation 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mini-trial 
D)  Summary trial 
A)  Mediation 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mini-trial 
D)  Summary trial

Question 18

A private ________ is an individual hired by the parties to preside over a trial who is often a retired judge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A private ________ is an individual hired...

Question 19

Methods of alternative dispute resolution may be binding or nonbinding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alternative dispute resolution can provide the parties with a degree of privacy not available once a lawsuit if filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Arbitration is always binding.

Compare and contrast private judges, special masters, and discovery referees.

Which of the following is generally not a type of court-related ADR?

What is a type of informal, nonbinding trial in which disputing parties, usually businesses, present their side of the dispute to a jury of executives from the businesses?

Mediation is a process in which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the assistance of a neutral person.

Saving time and _______ are two the main benefits of alternative dispute resolution.

A mini-trial is a form of ADR.

In _________, the neutral mediator assists the parties in coming to an agreement.

The form of arbitration in which the parties are not obligated to accept the arbitrator's decision is ________ arbitration.

What is the name of the uniform law authorizing the enforceability of arbitration agreements and describing procedures to be used?

Unless the parties agree otherwise, court related or court ordered alternative dispute resolution is:

Which of the following is not a benefit of alternative dispute resolution?

Which of the following is an important consideration with alternative dispute resolution in criminal cases?

If parties use any form of ADR they give up their right to trial.

A procedure often used by businesses in which disputing parties present their dispute before a special jury in non-binding trial is known as:

Alternative dispute resolution can result in cost savings to resolve disputes over litigation.

What is the process in which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the assistance of a neutral person?

A private ________ is an individual hired by the parties to preside over a trial who is often a retired judge.

Methods of alternative dispute resolution may be binding or nonbinding.

Alternative dispute resolution can provide the parties with a degree of privacy not available once a lawsuit if filed.

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Exam 13: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitration is always binding.

Compare and contrast private judges, special masters, and discovery referees.

Which of the following is generally not a type of court-related ADR?

What is a type of informal, nonbinding trial in which disputing parties, usually businesses, present their side of the dispute to a jury of executives from the businesses?

Mediation is a process in which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the assistance of a neutral person.

Saving time and _______ are two the main benefits of alternative dispute resolution.

A mini-trial is a form of ADR.

In _________, the neutral mediator assists the parties in coming to an agreement.

The form of arbitration in which the parties are not obligated to accept the arbitrator's decision is ________ arbitration.

What is the name of the uniform law authorizing the enforceability of arbitration agreements and describing procedures to be used?

Unless the parties agree otherwise, court related or court ordered alternative dispute resolution is:

Which of the following is not a benefit of alternative dispute resolution?

Which of the following is an important consideration with alternative dispute resolution in criminal cases?

If parties use any form of ADR they give up their right to trial.

A procedure often used by businesses in which disputing parties present their dispute before a special jury in non-binding trial is known as:

Alternative dispute resolution can result in cost savings to resolve disputes over litigation.

What is the process in which the parties discuss and negotiate the issues in dispute with the assistance of a neutral person?

A private ________ is an individual hired by the parties to preside over a trial who is often a retired judge.

Methods of alternative dispute resolution may be binding or nonbinding.

Alternative dispute resolution can provide the parties with a degree of privacy not available once a lawsuit if filed.

Introduction to Law

The US Legal System

The Courts and Legal Personnel

Finding the Law: Legal Research

Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

Constitutional Law

Tort Law

Family Law

Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Contract and Property Law

The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws

Civil Procedure Before Trial

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

Rules of Evidence

The Trial

Filters