Question 1

If things do not go as planned,it is important to have a backup plan for producing hard copies of:

Accepted Answer

A)   briefs and depositions.
B)   graphs and charts.
C)   briefs and cases.
D)   statutes and depositions. B

Question 2

_______ headphones refer to an assisted listening device for the hearing impaired.

Accepted Answer

infrared

Question 3

If a key piece of presentation equipment fails in the middle of trial,the trial team should assume

Accepted Answer

A)   the judge will instruct the jury to disregard technology-related errors.
B)   under the rules of procedure, a continuance will be granted until it is replaced or repaired.
C)   back-up equipment can be provided by the courthouse technology staff.
D)   the judge may continue the trial regardless of the failure. D

Question 4

Everybody on the trial team should be comfortable with the operation and use of the technological equipment before the start of trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An ________ box routes language translations from an interpreter to the witness/defendant's headphones or the courtroom's public address system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ________ box routes language translations from...

Question 6

Courtrooms are now being outfitted with computers and audiovisual presentation systems,as judicial budgets will allow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The trial team can assume that taking equipment through courthouse security

Accepted Answer

A)   seldom happens quickly and smoothly.
B)   is usually a short and painless experience.
C)   can be accomplished without conferring with court staff.
D)   should never be attempted.

Question 8

A monitor that allows a witness to easily make on-screen annotations with the touch of a finger is called an _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A monitor that allows a witness to...

Question 9

An annotation monitor allows a witness to

Accepted Answer

A)   delete or change their testimony.
B)   make marks on the screen with their finger.
C)   type in text to comment on the testimony.
D)   make objections to a question.

Question 10

Although Kate Sandberg was a seasoned trial attorney,she had never conducted a trial in federal district court.And although she had occasionally presented video depositions at trial,this was the first case she had handled that required a projector,laptops,audio equipment,and other electronic gear to be brought into court for presentation.She was also aware of the tight security at the federal district court.What precautions should she take to avoid any unnecessary problems on the day of the beginning of trial?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although Kate Sandberg was a seasoned trial...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises:  electronic courtroom
 large-screen monitor
 visual presentation cart
 annotation monitor
 document camera
infrared headphones
 laptop port
 interpreter box
 multimedia podiums
 litigation support software
 traditional courtrooms
 videoconferencing

Accepted Answer

The Answer of monitor that allows witnesses to easily make is...

Question 12

Jack Parsons' trial team planned to develop a state-of-the-art multimedia presentation combining the use of graphics,video testimony,and other technologies to present their case.However,other than the occasional video deposition,the new judge assigned to the Greenway Chemical case had never presided over a case that utilized a computer presentation as advanced as that envisioned by Jack and his team.He was wary of "losing control" of his courtroom and having a decision overturned on appeal because the jury was exposed to inadmissible evidence.What assurances can the trial team give the judge,and what technological solution can be incorporated into the courtroom technology?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jack Parsons' trial team planned to develop...

Question 13

If a courtroom appears to be fully equipped with the latest audio and visual presentation technology,

Accepted Answer

A)   it is usually not necessary for the trial team to bring their own presentation equipment.
B)   most laptops today have all the connections necessary to interface with nearly any display equipment.
C)   the trial team should confirm that their hardware and software is compatible.
D)   the trial team should modify their presentation to fully utilize every type of technology available.

Question 14

The ________ or ________ offices should be the first place to go or contact if any technology will be needed or used in the courthouse.

Accepted Answer

A)   court clerk; court secretary
B)   court personnel; court clerk
C)   senior partner; junior partner
D)   IT; technical support

Question 15

Some judges may not approve of any large-screen displays,while others may think a large-projection screen is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ________ should be contacted ahead of time to learn the policy and procedures for bringing everything into the courthouse and setting it up.

Accepted Answer

A)   judge's secretary
B)   security office
C)   judge's law clerk
D)   judge

Question 17

The visual presentation cart is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)   TV cart
B)   visual presentation cart
C)   media center
D)   audio visual center

Question 18

The ________ on using presentation graphics are determined by the equipment in the courtroom.

Accepted Answer

A)   limitations
B)   images
C)   features
D)   power

Question 19

Increasingly,judges are embracing the use of _______ and computer systems for presentations in the courtroom as judges realize that these tools can enhance the speedy administration of justice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increasingly,judges are embracing the use of _______...

Question 20

Even when it is known the courtroom is "wired," the legal team should:

Accepted Answer

A)   check for the judge's preferences.
B)   check with the courthouse personnel for security clearance.
C)   check for compatibility with their equipment.
D)   all the above

Exam 15: The Electronic Courtroom

If things do not go as planned,it is important to have a backup plan for producing hard copies of:

_______ headphones refer to an assisted listening device for the hearing impaired.

If a key piece of presentation equipment fails in the middle of trial,the trial team should assume

Everybody on the trial team should be comfortable with the operation and use of the technological equipment before the start of trial.

An ________ box routes language translations from an interpreter to the witness/defendant's headphones or the courtroom's public address system.

Courtrooms are now being outfitted with computers and audiovisual presentation systems,as judicial budgets will allow.

The trial team can assume that taking equipment through courthouse security

A monitor that allows a witness to easily make on-screen annotations with the touch of a finger is called an _________________.

An annotation monitor allows a witness to

Select the best matching for each term

If a courtroom appears to be fully equipped with the latest audio and visual presentation technology,

The or offices should be the first place to go or contact if any technology will be needed or used in the courthouse.

Some judges may not approve of any large-screen displays,while others may think a large-projection screen is appropriate.

The ________ should be contacted ahead of time to learn the policy and procedures for bringing everything into the courthouse and setting it up.

The visual presentation cart is also known as the:

The ________ on using presentation graphics are determined by the equipment in the courtroom.

Increasingly,judges are embracing the use of _______ and computer systems for presentations in the courtroom as judges realize that these tools can enhance the speedy administration of justice.

Even when it is known the courtroom is "wired," the legal team should: