Question 1

In seeking to obtain court-ordered compliance with discovery requests,the legal team:

Accepted Answer

A)  must show a good faith attempt to obtain the information. 
B)  must show the opposing party deliberately obstructed discovery. 
C)  need not show what other efforts were made to obtain the information. 
D)  must show that the information sought would be admissible as evidence at trial. 
A)  must show a good faith attempt to obtain the information. 
B)  must show the opposing party deliberately obstructed discovery. 
C)  need not show what other efforts were made to obtain the information. 
D)  must show that the information sought would be admissible as evidence at trial.

Question 2

A person qualified by education,training or experience to render an opinion based on a set of facts that are outside the scope of knowledge of the factfinder is called an __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person qualified by education,training or experience...

Question 3

The use of computers for email and document storage by businesses has decreased the number of potential documents that may have to be reviewed in litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

With vast numbers of documents produced electronically,it is not possible to check every document before handing them over to opposing counsel.This can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  disclosure of client proprietary information or trade secrets. 
B)  disclosure of confidential material. 
C)  disclosure of work product material. 
D)  all the above 
A)  disclosure of client proprietary information or trade secrets. 
B)  disclosure of confidential material. 
C)  disclosure of work product material. 
D)  all the above

Question 5

Matching

Accepted Answer

1.d
2.e
3.

Question 6

The document that will make the case is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  done deal 
B)  smoking gun 
C)  winning writing 
D)  best evidence 
A)  done deal 
B)  smoking gun 
C)  winning writing 
D)  best evidence

Question 7

Before filing the lawsuit in the toxic tort case,Jack's team based its claims on an extraordinarily high number of leukemia cases occurring within the proximity of the chemical plant,testing of the soil surrounding the plant,as well as a medical study showing that the chemicals produced at the plant are potentially cancer-causing.However,Jack's team had not yet completed their research on the medical evidence that proves the connection.Why is it important for them to complete their investigation before filing suit? Explain your reasoning as it relates to the discovery requirements.

Accepted Answer

Shortly after filing suit,Jack's team is

Question 8

The e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were enacted to address:

Accepted Answer

A)  producing electronic materials. 
B)  preserving electronic materials. 
C)  destroying electronic materials. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  producing electronic materials. 
B)  preserving electronic materials. 
C)  destroying electronic materials. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,the discovery process starts with a meeting with the judge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is metadata?

Accepted Answer

Metadata is "data about data." Every ele

Question 11

Documents that were formerly printed and placed in file folders in filing cabinets are now created and saved in electronic files and folder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the months leading up to the lawsuit,there was a significant amount of communication between the defendant,Greenway Chemicals,and the law firm they retained to represent them.Much of this communication was in the form of e-mails,which were archived in the same file server that contained much of the information sought by the plaintiffs.Greenway is concerned that in the process of e-discovery,some of this communication may be disclosed to the other side.What safeguards are available to protect them from this possibility?

Accepted Answer

As part of the Rule 26 discovery plan,th

Question 13

________________ is a step in the litigation process where the plaintiff and defendant exchange information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ is a step in the litigation...

Question 14

The person claiming attorney-client privilege has the burden to establish its existence by showing:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication was made in order to assist in obtaining or providing legal advice to the client. 
B)  communication was intended to be and was in fact kept confidential. 
C)  communication was between the client and attorney. 
D)  all the above 
A)  communication was made in order to assist in obtaining or providing legal advice to the client. 
B)  communication was intended to be and was in fact kept confidential. 
C)  communication was between the client and attorney. 
D)  all the above

Question 15

E-discovery is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  discovery of documents created, disseminated, and stored via electronic means. 
B)  the disclosure and evaluation of any of the expert witnesses to be used in a case. 
C)  the conduct of all of the depositions in a case. 
D)  review all of the documents produced in paper form. 
A)  discovery of documents created, disseminated, and stored via electronic means. 
B)  the disclosure and evaluation of any of the expert witnesses to be used in a case. 
C)  the conduct of all of the depositions in a case. 
D)  review all of the documents produced in paper form.

Question 16

Federal Rules governing discovery have been modified to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a framework for requesting and satisfying requests for documents in electronic format. 
B)  provide a time limit for conducting discovery. 
C)  provide a framework for limiting the burdensome nature of discovery in the electronic age. 
D)  all the above 
A)  provide a framework for requesting and satisfying requests for documents in electronic format. 
B)  provide a time limit for conducting discovery. 
C)  provide a framework for limiting the burdensome nature of discovery in the electronic age. 
D)  all the above

Question 17

The pleadings phase is the step in the litigation process where plaintiff and defendant exchange information relevant to their dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the scope of discovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only information that may be admitted into evidence is discoverable, so long as it is not privileged. 
B)  Everything is discoverable that is relevant or may lead to relevant evidence, so long as it is not privileged. 
C)  Everything is discoverable that is relevant to the issues in the case. 
D)  Everything is discoverable that is relevant, so long as it is not privileged. 
A)  Only information that may be admitted into evidence is discoverable, so long as it is not privileged. 
B)  Everything is discoverable that is relevant or may lead to relevant evidence, so long as it is not privileged. 
C)  Everything is discoverable that is relevant to the issues in the case. 
D)  Everything is discoverable that is relevant, so long as it is not privileged.

Question 19

__________ request written answers to questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ request written answers to questions....

Question 20

Demand for access and delivery of electronic data require a technological skill set that many lawyers to not possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In seeking to obtain court-ordered compliance with discovery requests,the legal team:

A person qualified by education,training or experience to render an opinion based on a set of facts that are outside the scope of knowledge of the factfinder is called an __________.

The use of computers for email and document storage by businesses has decreased the number of potential documents that may have to be reviewed in litigation.

With vast numbers of documents produced electronically,it is not possible to check every document before handing them over to opposing counsel.This can result in:

Matching

The document that will make the case is known as the:

The e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were enacted to address:

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,the discovery process starts with a meeting with the judge.

What is metadata?

Documents that were formerly printed and placed in file folders in filing cabinets are now created and saved in electronic files and folder.

________________ is a step in the litigation process where the plaintiff and defendant exchange information.

The person claiming attorney-client privilege has the burden to establish its existence by showing:

E-discovery is ________

Federal Rules governing discovery have been modified to:

The pleadings phase is the step in the litigation process where plaintiff and defendant exchange information relevant to their dispute.

What is the scope of discovery?

__________ request written answers to questions.

Demand for access and delivery of electronic data require a technological skill set that many lawyers to not possess.

Technology in the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility in a Technology Age

Computers in the Law Office

The Internet, the Cloud, and Communications

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Electronic Databases

Utilities, applications and Tools

Office Management Software

Case Organization and Management Software

Evolving Issues in E-Discovery

E-Discovery--The Process

Analysis and Review of E-Discovery

The Electronic Courtroom

Presentation and Trial Graphics

Electronic Trial Presentation

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Exam 11: The Changing Face of Discovery and the Basics of E-Discovery

In seeking to obtain court-ordered compliance with discovery requests,the legal team:

A person qualified by education,training or experience to render an opinion based on a set of facts that are outside the scope of knowledge of the factfinder is called an __________.

The use of computers for email and document storage by businesses has decreased the number of potential documents that may have to be reviewed in litigation.

With vast numbers of documents produced electronically,it is not possible to check every document before handing them over to opposing counsel.This can result in:

Matching

The document that will make the case is known as the:

The e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were enacted to address:

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,the discovery process starts with a meeting with the judge.

What is metadata?

Documents that were formerly printed and placed in file folders in filing cabinets are now created and saved in electronic files and folder.

________________ is a step in the litigation process where the plaintiff and defendant exchange information.

The person claiming attorney-client privilege has the burden to establish its existence by showing:

E-discovery is ________

Federal Rules governing discovery have been modified to:

The pleadings phase is the step in the litigation process where plaintiff and defendant exchange information relevant to their dispute.

What is the scope of discovery?

__________ request written answers to questions.

Demand for access and delivery of electronic data require a technological skill set that many lawyers to not possess.

Technology in the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility in a Technology Age

Computers in the Law Office

The Internet, the Cloud, and Communications

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Electronic Databases

Utilities, applications and Tools

Office Management Software

Case Organization and Management Software

Evolving Issues in E-Discovery

E-Discovery--The Process

Analysis and Review of E-Discovery

The Electronic Courtroom

Presentation and Trial Graphics

Electronic Trial Presentation

Filters