Question 1

Which of the following is not an admissibility requirement for real evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   relevancy
B)   competency
C)   potency
D)   materiality C

Question 2

The best evidence rule applies when a writing is

Accepted Answer

A)   legally operative conduct.
B)   published.
C)   in hardback.
D)   incidentally recorded. A

Question 3

Stress can cause witnesses to have a stronger, more accurate recollection of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The product rule becomes problematic when used to calculate the probability of ______events.

Accepted Answer

A)   independent
B)   non-independent
C)   dependent
D)   non-dependent

Question 5

The use of DNA evidence has been approved by all courts across the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Any evidence of the contents of a writing other than the original is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   primary evidence.
B)   secondary evidence.
C)   original evidence.
D)   recorded evidence.

Question 7

If two parties enter into a written contract, and one party sues the other for a breach of contract, this application of the best evidence rule is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   legally operative conduct.
B)   matters incidentally recorded.
C)   memorialized and recorded transactions.
D)   testimony about rules.

Question 8

One of the types of evidence is real/physical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a suspect matches the drug courier profile, probable cause has been established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following characteristics fit within the drug courier profile except

Accepted Answer

A)   carrying little or no luggage.
B)   frequently using a credit card.
C)   having an unusual itinerary.
D)   arriving from a major drug-import center.

Question 11

In cases involving physical injury to a victim (in either a civil or criminal case), it is useful to present the actual victim to the jury. This type of real evidence is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   viewing the crime scene.
B)   scientific evidence.
C)   items connected to the crime.
D)   exhibition of a person.

Question 12

A drawing by an individual is an example of demonstrative evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Evidence tampering disturbs the

Accepted Answer

A)   best evidence rule.
B)   Fifth Amendment protection.
C)   chain of custody.
D)   real evidence doctrine.

Question 14

The best evidence rule determines whether the document has to be an original or a copy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a type of real evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   items connected to a crime
B)   videotape
C)   sound recording
D)   marriage license

Question 16

Regressive tendencies and behavioral problems are just two symptoms of abused child syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Even if both parties agree to accept polygraph testimony, the court still urges against using it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Authentication is often referred to as the "documentary originals rule."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In order for real evidence to be considered admissible, there must be

Accepted Answer

A)   importance.
B)   need.
C)   foundation.
D)   standing.

Question 20

Scientific evidence is subject to

Accepted Answer

A)   the best evidence rule.
B)   the Daubert test.
C)   the McNaulty rule.
D)   strict scrutiny.

Exam 13: How Different Types of Evidence Are Introduced

Which of the following is not an admissibility requirement for real evidence?

The best evidence rule applies when a writing is

Stress can cause witnesses to have a stronger, more accurate recollection of events.

The product rule becomes problematic when used to calculate the probability of ______events.

The use of DNA evidence has been approved by all courts across the country.

Any evidence of the contents of a writing other than the original is known as

If two parties enter into a written contract, and one party sues the other for a breach of contract, this application of the best evidence rule is known as

One of the types of evidence is real/physical evidence.

If a suspect matches the drug courier profile, probable cause has been established.

All of the following characteristics fit within the drug courier profile except

In cases involving physical injury to a victim (in either a civil or criminal case) , it is useful to present the actual victim to the jury. This type of real evidence is an example of

A drawing by an individual is an example of demonstrative evidence.

Evidence tampering disturbs the

The best evidence rule determines whether the document has to be an original or a copy.

Which of the following is not a type of real evidence?

Regressive tendencies and behavioral problems are just two symptoms of abused child syndrome.

Even if both parties agree to accept polygraph testimony, the court still urges against using it.

Authentication is often referred to as the "documentary originals rule."

In order for real evidence to be considered admissible, there must be

Scientific evidence is subject to