Question 1

The basic types of evidence are judicial notice, testimony of a witness, _______, and stipulated facts.

Accepted Answer

exhibits

Question 2

Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excited utterance 
B)  Statements for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment 
C)  Exigent circumstances 
D)  Present sense impression 
A)  Excited utterance 
B)  Statements for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment 
C)  Exigent circumstances 
D)  Present sense impression C

Question 3

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, which rule governs the general definition of hearsay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule 401 
B)  Rule 402 
C)  Rule 801 
D)  Rule 901 
A)  Rule 401 
B)  Rule 402 
C)  Rule 801 
D)  Rule 901 C

Question 4

A revolver recovered by the police that is introduced during a murder trial is an example of __________ evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A revolver recovered by the police that...

Question 5

A lay witness may testify about:

Accepted Answer

A)  something he or she heard. 
B)  something he or she saw. 
C)  conclusions of law. 
D)  Both a and b 
E)  All of the above 
A)  something he or she heard. 
B)  something he or she saw. 
C)  conclusions of law. 
D)  Both a and b 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

A(n) _________ witness is a person who, because of special qualifications, testifies about conclusions that may be drawn based on his or her expertise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________ witness is a person who,...

Question 7

A chart that depicts an intersection and location of vehicles in an automobile negligence case is an example of __________ evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chart that depicts an intersection and...

Question 8

Which of the following is a common attribute used to discredit a witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal bias 
B)  Prior convictions 
C)  Prior inconsistent statements 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Personal bias 
B)  Prior convictions 
C)  Prior inconsistent statements 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

A common tool used to attack the credibility of a witness is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common tool used to attack the...

Question 10

Impeachment is a tool used to attack the credibility of a witness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All relevant evidence is admissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Judicial notice is sometimes taken when the court believes that the information is common knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the four types of evidence.

Accepted Answer

There are four basic types of evidence:

Question 14

There are four types of witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Circumstantial evidence provides the jury with information from which _______ may be drawn.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Circumstantial evidence provides the jury with information...

Question 16

Direct evidence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  always required at trial. 
B)  sometimes required at trial. 
C)  evidence that actually proves a point. 
D)  circumstantial in nature. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  always required at trial. 
B)  sometimes required at trial. 
C)  evidence that actually proves a point. 
D)  circumstantial in nature. 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following are not types of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judicial notice 
B)  Testimony of a witness 
C)  Exhibits 
D)  Stipulated facts 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Judicial notice 
B)  Testimony of a witness 
C)  Exhibits 
D)  Stipulated facts 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

The standard by which testimony or physical evidence is evaluated to determine whether the evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact of consequence is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The standard by which testimony or physical...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Exhibit
Demonstrative evidence
Actual evidence
Documentary evidence
Circumstantial evidence
Judicial notice
Direct evidence
Foundation
Stipulation
Hearsay

Accepted Answer

The Answer of A type of actual evidence including writings is...

Question 20

There are two basic types of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The basic types of evidence are judicial notice, testimony of a witness, _______, and stipulated facts.

Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay rule?

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, which rule governs the general definition of hearsay?

A revolver recovered by the police that is introduced during a murder trial is an example of __________ evidence.

A lay witness may testify about:

A(n) _________ witness is a person who, because of special qualifications, testifies about conclusions that may be drawn based on his or her expertise.

A chart that depicts an intersection and location of vehicles in an automobile negligence case is an example of __________ evidence.

Which of the following is a common attribute used to discredit a witness?

A common tool used to attack the credibility of a witness is ________.

Impeachment is a tool used to attack the credibility of a witness.

All relevant evidence is admissible.

Judicial notice is sometimes taken when the court believes that the information is common knowledge.

Explain the four types of evidence.

There are four types of witnesses.

Circumstantial evidence provides the jury with information from which _______ may be drawn.

Direct evidence is:

Which of the following are not types of evidence?

The standard by which testimony or physical evidence is evaluated to determine whether the evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact of consequence is ________.

There are two basic types of evidence.

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Exam 16: Rules of Evidence

The basic types of evidence are judicial notice, testimony of a witness, _______, and stipulated facts.

Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay rule?

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, which rule governs the general definition of hearsay?

A revolver recovered by the police that is introduced during a murder trial is an example of __________ evidence.

A lay witness may testify about:

A(n) _________ witness is a person who, because of special qualifications, testifies about conclusions that may be drawn based on his or her expertise.

A chart that depicts an intersection and location of vehicles in an automobile negligence case is an example of __________ evidence.

Which of the following is a common attribute used to discredit a witness?

A common tool used to attack the credibility of a witness is ________.

Impeachment is a tool used to attack the credibility of a witness.

All relevant evidence is admissible.

Judicial notice is sometimes taken when the court believes that the information is common knowledge.

Explain the four types of evidence.

There are four types of witnesses.

Circumstantial evidence provides the jury with information from which _______ may be drawn.

Direct evidence is:

Which of the following are not types of evidence?

The standard by which testimony or physical evidence is evaluated to determine whether the evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact of consequence is ________.

There are two basic types of evidence.

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

The Trial

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