Question 1

An inference is a logical conclusion of a fact that is not supported by direct evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Actual evidence might include the weapon used in a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All states have adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following are types of exhibits?

Accepted Answer

A)  documentary evidence 
B)  actual evidence 
C)  demonstrative evidence 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  documentary evidence 
B)  actual evidence 
C)  demonstrative evidence 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

The most common attributes used to discredit a witness are:

Accepted Answer

A)  personal bias 
B)  prior inconsistent statements 
C)  prior convictions 
D)  character for untruthfulness 
E)  all of the above 
A)  personal bias 
B)  prior inconsistent statements 
C)  prior convictions 
D)  character for untruthfulness 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

Impeachment is the tool used to attack a witness's credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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)  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)  a and b 
E)  all of the above

Question 9

There are four types of witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Hearsay is never admissible evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hearsay is only admissible when

Accepted Answer

A)  two or more persons heard the statement 
B)  the witness is credible 
C)  the prosecutor asks the court to allow the statements 
D)  there were no exigent circumstances 
E)  none of the above 
A)  two or more persons heard the statement 
B)  the witness is credible 
C)  the prosecutor asks the court to allow the statements 
D)  there were no exigent circumstances 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hearsay is admissible as long as the truth of the statement can be determined.
Multiple Choice

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person is competent to testify when

Accepted Answer

A)  the court says the person is competent 
B)  the parties agree 
C)  the attorneys agree 
D)  a and c 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the court says the person is competent 
B)  the parties agree 
C)  the attorneys agree 
D)  a and c 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

There are two basic types of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evidence is either direct or circumstantial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To impeach a witness means

Accepted Answer

A)  to strike all his testimony 
B)  to remove him from the witness box 
C)  to hold him in contempt 
D)  to call into question his credibility 
E)  nonel of the above 
A)  to strike all his testimony 
B)  to remove him from the witness box 
C)  to hold him in contempt 
D)  to call into question his credibility 
E)  nonel of the above

Question 19

Evidence is relevant when

Accepted Answer

A)  it clearly proves guilt or innocence 
B)  it has a tendency to make the existence of any fact of consequence more probable 
C)  it creates inferences 
D)  it does not come from hearsay 
E)  none of the above 
A)  it clearly proves guilt or innocence 
B)  it has a tendency to make the existence of any fact of consequence more probable 
C)  it creates inferences 
D)  it does not come from hearsay 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Circumstantial evidence is a form of evidence that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-hearsay 
B)  indirect 
C)  a logical conclusion 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above 
A)  non-hearsay 
B)  indirect 
C)  a logical conclusion 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above

An inference is a logical conclusion of a fact that is not supported by direct evidence.

Actual evidence might include the weapon used in a crime.

All states have adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Direct evidence is:

Which of the following are types of exhibits?

The most common attributes used to discredit a witness are:

Impeachment is the tool used to attack a witness's credibility.

A lay witness may testify about

There are four types of witnesses.

Which of the following are not types of evidence?

Hearsay is never admissible evidence.

Hearsay is only admissible when

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

Hearsay is admissible as long as the truth of the statement can be determined. Multiple Choice

A person is competent to testify when

There are two basic types of evidence.

Evidence is either direct or circumstantial.

To impeach a witness means

Evidence is relevant when

Circumstantial evidence is a form of evidence that is:

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Exam 16: Rules of Evidence

An inference is a logical conclusion of a fact that is not supported by direct evidence.

Actual evidence might include the weapon used in a crime.

All states have adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Direct evidence is:

Which of the following are types of exhibits?

The most common attributes used to discredit a witness are:

Impeachment is the tool used to attack a witness's credibility.

A lay witness may testify about

There are four types of witnesses.

Which of the following are not types of evidence?

Hearsay is never admissible evidence.

Hearsay is only admissible when

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

Hearsay is admissible as long as the truth of the statement can be determined. Multiple Choice

A person is competent to testify when

There are two basic types of evidence.

Evidence is either direct or circumstantial.

To impeach a witness means

Evidence is relevant when

Circumstantial evidence is a form of evidence that is:

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, Workers Compensation, and Environmental Law

Family Law

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Contract Law, Real Property Law, Intellectual Property, and Employment Law

The Law of Business Organizations and Bankruptcy

Civil Procedure Before Trial

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

The Trial

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