Deck 15: Expert Testimony in High Tech Investigations

Question 1

____ evidence is evidence that exonerates or diminishes the defendant's liability.

A)Rebuttal
B)Plaintiff
C) Inculpatory
D) Exculpatory

Answer 1

D

Question 2

As an expert witness, you have opinions about what you have found or observed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Validate your tools and verify your evidence with ____ to ensure its integrity.

A)hashing algorithms
B)watermarks
C) steganography
D) digital certificates

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Discuss any potential problems with your attorney ____ a deposition.

A)before
B)after
C) during
D) during direct examination at

Question 5

Part of what you have to deliver to the jury is a person they can trust to help them figure out something that's beyond their expertise.

Question 6

You should create a formal checklist of your procedures that's applied to all your cases or include such a checklist in your report.

Question 7

There are two types of depositions: ____ and testimony preservation.

A)examination
B)discovery
C) direct
D) rebuttal

Question 8

____ is an attempt by opposing attorneys to prevent you from serving on an important case.

A)Conflict of interest
B)Warrant
C) Deposition
D) Conflicting out

Question 9

Generally, the best approach your attorney can take in direct examination is to ask you ____ questions and let you give your testimony.

A)setup
B)open-ended
C) compound
D) rapid-fire

Question 10

You provide ____ testimony when you answer questions from the attorney who hired you.

A)direct
B)cross
C) examination
D) rebuttal

Question 11

If your CV is more than ____ months old, you probably need to update it to reflect new cases and additional training.

A)2
B)3
C) 4
D) 5

Question 12

When you give ____ testimony, you present this evidence and explain what it is and how it was obtained.

A)technical​/ scientific
B)expert
C) lay witness
D) deposition

Question 13

As a standard practice, collect evidence and record the tools you used in designated file folders or evidence containers.

Question 14

Sometimes opposing attorneys ask several questions inside one question; this practice is called a ____ question.

A)leading
B)hypothetical
C) compound
D) rapid-fire

Question 15

Like a job resume, your CV should be geared for a specific trial.

Question 16

Jurors typically average just over ____ years of education and an eighth-grade reading level.

A)9
B)10
C) 11
D) 12

Question 17

The ____ is the most important part of testimony at a trial.

A)cross-examination
B)direct examination
C) rebuttal
D) motions in limine

Question 18

If a microphone is present during your testimony, place it ____ to eight inches from you.

A)3
B)4
C) 5
D) 6

Question 19

Leading questions such as "Isn't it true that forensics experts always destroy their handwritten notes?" are referred to as ____ questions.

A)hypothetical
B)attorney
C) setup
D) nested

Question 20

For forensics specialists, keeping the ____ updated and complete is crucial to supporting your role as an expert and showing that you're constantly enhancing your skills through training, teaching, and experience.

A)testimony
B)CV
C) examination plan
D) deposition

Question 21

The ______________________ of evidence supports the integrity of your evidence.

Question 22

Depending on your attorney's needs, you might provide only your opinion and technical expertise to him or her instead of testifying in court; this role is called a(n) _______________________.

Question 23

Math each item with a statement below

-?Statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 24

Math each item with a statement below

-?This type of testimony reports opinions based on experience and facts gathered during an investigation.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 25

____ is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits.

A)Defendant
B)Empanelling the jury
C) Plaintiff
D) Motion in limine

Question 26

Math each item with a statement below

-?The practice of opposing attorneys trying to prevent you from testifying by claiming you have discussed the case with them and, therefore, have a conflict of interest.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 27

When cases go to trial, you as a forensics examiner can play one of ____ roles.

A)2
B)3
C) 4
D) 5

Question 28

Math each item with a statement below

-?This type of testimony reports only the facts (findings of an investigation); no opinion is given in court.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 29

Math each item with a statement below

-A formal examination in which you're questioned under oath with only the opposing parties, your attorney, and a court reporter present. There's no judge or jury. The purpose of a deposition is to give the opposing counsel a chance to preview your testimony before trial.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 30

Regarding a trial, the term ____ means rejecting potential jurors.

A)voir dire
B)rebuttal
C) strikes
D) venireman

Question 31

_____________________ is a pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.

Question 32

Math each item with a statement below

-An extensive outline of your professional history that includes education, training, work, and what cases you have worked o as well as training you have conducted, publications you have contributed to, and professional associations and awards.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 33

Math each item with a statement below

-In this qualification phase of testimony, your attorney asks you questions
to establish your credentials as an expert witness. The process of qualifying jurors is also called voir dire.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 34

The purpose of the _____________________ is for the opposing attorney to preview your testimony before trial.Math each item with a statement below
a.conflicting out

Question 35

A ____ differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge.

A)rebuttal
B)plaintiff
C) civil case
D) deposition

Question 36

Math each item with a statement below

-?A deposition held to preserve your testimony in case of schedule conflicts or health problems; it's usually videotaped as well as recorded by a stenographer.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 37

Math each item with a statement below

-A pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 38

At a trial, _____________________ are statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.

Question 39

Math each item with a statement below

-?The opposing attorney sets the deposition and often conducts the equivalent of both direct and cross-examination. A discovery deposition is considered part of the discovery process.

A)conflicting out
B)curriculum vitae (CV)
C)deposition
D)discovery deposition
E)expert witness
F)fact witness
G)testimony preservation deposition
H)voir dire
I)motion in limine
J)closing arguments

Question 40

____ from both plaintiff and defense is an optional phase of the trial. Generally, it's allowed to cover an issue raised during cross-examination.

A)Rebuttal
B)Plaintiff
C) Closing arguments
D) Opening statements

Question 41

What are the differences between a technical or scientific witness and an expert witness?

Question 42

What are the procedures followed during a trial?

Question 43

What should you do when you find exculpatory evidence?

Question 44

Briefly describe judicial hearings.

Question 45

What are some of the reasons to avoid contact with news media during a case?

Question 46

What are some of the questions you should consider when preparing your testimony?

Question 47

What are some of the technical definitions that you should prepare before your testimony?

Question 48

What should you do when preparing for testimony?

Question 49

Explain the differences between discovery deposition and testimony preservation deposition.

Question 50

How can you deal with rapid-fire questions during a cross-examination?