Question 1

Which of the following should be avoided by an expert witness at a deposition or a trial?

Accepted Answer

A) Try to "read messages" intended by objections to questions by lawyers with whom you are working. 
B) Correct any errors you make as soon as you can as not doing so will undermine anything you said before. 
C) Phrase your answer in your own words rather memorize answers to questions you expect to be asked. 
D) Respond to statements, observations, and questions. 
A) Try to "read messages" intended by objections to questions by lawyers with whom you are working. 
B) Correct any errors you make as soon as you can as not doing so will undermine anything you said before. 
C) Phrase your answer in your own words rather memorize answers to questions you expect to be asked. 
D) Respond to statements, observations, and questions.

Question 2

Collection under which type of fidelity bond hinges on absolute proof that an employee stole from the company?

Accepted Answer

A) Name schedule fidelity bond. 
B) Blanket position bond. 
C) Primary commercial blanket bond. 
D) Wall Street bond. 
A) Name schedule fidelity bond. 
B) Blanket position bond. 
C) Primary commercial blanket bond. 
D) Wall Street bond.

Question 3

What is the legal term for a written declaration given under oath?

Accepted Answer

A) a deposition. 
B) an admission. 
C) an affidavit. 
D) a testimony. 
A) a deposition. 
B) an admission. 
C) an affidavit. 
D) a testimony.

Question 4

Which of the following observations is true with reference to criminal law?

Accepted Answer

A) Perpetrators who are convicted criminally serve jail sentences and pay fines. 
B) Criminal cases are often heard by judges instead of juries. 
C) Criminal law deals with rights and duties between individuals or organizations. 
D) When a defrauded company pursues criminal remedies in court, the case is most often settled before it goes to trial. 
A) Perpetrators who are convicted criminally serve jail sentences and pay fines. 
B) Criminal cases are often heard by judges instead of juries. 
C) Criminal law deals with rights and duties between individuals or organizations. 
D) When a defrauded company pursues criminal remedies in court, the case is most often settled before it goes to trial.

Question 5

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A) Receive a speedy and public trial. 
B) Be heard by an impartial jury. 
C) Be represented by legal counsel. 
D) Requires the state to apply due process of law. 
A) Receive a speedy and public trial. 
B) Be heard by an impartial jury. 
C) Be represented by legal counsel. 
D) Requires the state to apply due process of law.

Question 6

​Which of the following is a part of expert witness testimony during a trial?

Accepted Answer

A) ​presenting visuals to convey issues more completely regarding complex fraud issues 
B) ​responding to direct-questioning by the attorney representing the opposing side 
C) ​responding to questions for clarification from the jury 
D) ​responding to cross examination by the attorney who hired the expert witness 
A) ​presenting visuals to convey issues more completely regarding complex fraud issues 
B) ​responding to direct-questioning by the attorney representing the opposing side 
C) ​responding to questions for clarification from the jury 
D) ​responding to cross examination by the attorney who hired the expert witness

Question 7

Carolyn Laney has just been convicted of mail fraud in a U.S.District Court.She is not satisfied with the judgment rendered by the court.What can she do next?

Accepted Answer

A) Appeal to the Supreme Court 
B) Appeal the findings in one of 12 circuit courts of appeals 
C) Appeal to a Probate Court 
D) Nothing, as verdicts from the district courts cannot be appealed. 
A) Appeal to the Supreme Court 
B) Appeal the findings in one of 12 circuit courts of appeals 
C) Appeal to a Probate Court 
D) Nothing, as verdicts from the district courts cannot be appealed.

Question 8

Which of the following describes an insurance contract that guarantees payment to an employer looking for protection in the event of unforeseen financial loss through the dishonest actions of an employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Business insurance 
B) Workmen's compensation 
C) Group insurance 
D) Fidelity bonding 
A) Business insurance 
B) Workmen's compensation 
C) Group insurance 
D) Fidelity bonding

Question 9

Identify the factor that distinguishes lower-level and higher-level trial courts.

Accepted Answer

A) the number of judges available 
B) the seriousness of the crime(s) 
C) the availability of the court 
D) the case is an initial action. 
A) the number of judges available 
B) the seriousness of the crime(s) 
C) the availability of the court 
D) the case is an initial action.

Question 10

What is the legal process by which each party's attorneys try to gain information about the other side's case before the trial begins called?

Accepted Answer

A) pleading 
B) investigation 
C) discovery 
D) admission 
A) pleading 
B) investigation 
C) discovery 
D) admission

Question 11

Which of the following is a means of securing documents in the other party's possession that are relevant to the issues of the case?

Accepted Answer

A) interrogatory 
B) request for admission 
C) subpoena 
D) production request 
A) interrogatory 
B) request for admission 
C) subpoena 
D) production request

Question 12

The common stages through which criminal cases progress includes all of the following,EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) arresting and charging the defendant 
B) preliminary hearings 
C) trial and appeal 
D) motion practice and negotiation 
A) arresting and charging the defendant 
B) preliminary hearings 
C) trial and appeal 
D) motion practice and negotiation

Question 13

What is the term for a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party?

Accepted Answer

A) An arraignment 
B) An interrogatory 
C) A discovery 
D) A subpoena 
A) An arraignment 
B) An interrogatory 
C) A discovery 
D) A subpoena

Question 14

During a trial or deposition,expert witnesses should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) listen carefully to the questions to make sure they hear exactly what is being asked. 
B) memorize well-crafted answers to say what they think sounds effective. 
C) before answering, pause to give the attorneys for their side of the case an opportunity to object to the question. 
D) restrict the answer to the question asked. 
A) listen carefully to the questions to make sure they hear exactly what is being asked. 
B) memorize well-crafted answers to say what they think sounds effective. 
C) before answering, pause to give the attorneys for their side of the case an opportunity to object to the question. 
D) restrict the answer to the question asked.

Question 15

Which of the following is a protection offered to defendants by the Fifth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A) Protects against unreasonable searches. 
B) Precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime. 
C) Grants the right to a speedy trial. 
D) Allows the state to take a private party's property without just compensation. 
A) Protects against unreasonable searches. 
B) Precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime. 
C) Grants the right to a speedy trial. 
D) Allows the state to take a private party's property without just compensation.

Question 16

Which amendment protects the defendant from "unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?"

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth Amendment 
B) Fifth Amendment 
C) Sixth Amendment 
D) Seventh Amendment 
A) Fourth Amendment 
B) Fifth Amendment 
C) Sixth Amendment 
D) Seventh Amendment

Question 17

Which is often the most challenging stage of the civil litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Investigation and Pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Trial and Appeal 
D) Motion practice and Negotiation 
A) Investigation and Pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Trial and Appeal 
D) Motion practice and Negotiation

Question 18

Which of the following is a request to a higher court to overturn the verdict or order a retrial due to some legal defect in the trial proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A) An appeal 
B) A probable cause 
C) A deposition 
D) An interrogatory 
A) An appeal 
B) A probable cause 
C) A deposition 
D) An interrogatory

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the civil litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Most large civil cases are ultimately settled rather than going to trial. 
B) Settlement discussions and negotiations are often introduced at trial. 
C) Either of the parties may negotiate a settlement at any time during the litigation. 
D) Civil cases are often heard by judges instead of juries. 
A) Most large civil cases are ultimately settled rather than going to trial. 
B) Settlement discussions and negotiations are often introduced at trial. 
C) Either of the parties may negotiate a settlement at any time during the litigation. 
D) Civil cases are often heard by judges instead of juries.

Question 20

Which of the following benefits arise by having a civil trial before a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A) Defendants in civil trials are considered innocent until proven guilty. 
B) Civil trial precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime. 
C) Defendant may make admissions during the civil trial that can be used in the criminal trial. 
D) In a civil trial, settlements may be negotiated at any time during the litigation. 
A) Defendants in civil trials are considered innocent until proven guilty. 
B) Civil trial precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime. 
C) Defendant may make admissions during the civil trial that can be used in the criminal trial. 
D) In a civil trial, settlements may be negotiated at any time during the litigation.

Which of the following should be avoided by an expert witness at a deposition or a trial?

Collection under which type of fidelity bond hinges on absolute proof that an employee stole from the company?

What is the legal term for a written declaration given under oath?

Which of the following observations is true with reference to criminal law?

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment?

Which of the following is a part of expert witness testimony during a trial?

Carolyn Laney has just been convicted of mail fraud in a U.S.District Court.She is not satisfied with the judgment rendered by the court.What can she do next?

Which of the following describes an insurance contract that guarantees payment to an employer looking for protection in the event of unforeseen financial loss through the dishonest actions of an employee?

Identify the factor that distinguishes lower-level and higher-level trial courts.

What is the legal process by which each party's attorneys try to gain information about the other side's case before the trial begins called?

Which of the following is a means of securing documents in the other party's possession that are relevant to the issues of the case?

The common stages through which criminal cases progress includes all of the following,EXCEPT which of the following?

What is the term for a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party?

During a trial or deposition,expert witnesses should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a protection offered to defendants by the Fifth Amendment?

Which amendment protects the defendant from "unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?"

Which is often the most challenging stage of the civil litigation process?

Which of the following is a request to a higher court to overturn the verdict or order a retrial due to some legal defect in the trial proceedings?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the civil litigation process?

Which of the following benefits arise by having a civil trial before a criminal trial?

The Nature of Fraud

Who Commits Fraud and Why

Fighting Fraud: an Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Theft Acts

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability, asset, and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, divorce, and Tax Fraud

E-Commerce Fraud

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Exam 18: Legal Follow-Up

Which of the following should be avoided by an expert witness at a deposition or a trial?

Collection under which type of fidelity bond hinges on absolute proof that an employee stole from the company?

What is the legal term for a written declaration given under oath?

Which of the following observations is true with reference to criminal law?

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment?

​Which of the following is a part of expert witness testimony during a trial?

Carolyn Laney has just been convicted of mail fraud in a U.S.District Court.She is not satisfied with the judgment rendered by the court.What can she do next?

Which of the following describes an insurance contract that guarantees payment to an employer looking for protection in the event of unforeseen financial loss through the dishonest actions of an employee?

Identify the factor that distinguishes lower-level and higher-level trial courts.

What is the legal process by which each party's attorneys try to gain information about the other side's case before the trial begins called?

Which of the following is a means of securing documents in the other party's possession that are relevant to the issues of the case?

The common stages through which criminal cases progress includes all of the following,EXCEPT which of the following?

What is the term for a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party?

During a trial or deposition,expert witnesses should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a protection offered to defendants by the Fifth Amendment?

Which amendment protects the defendant from "unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?"

Which is often the most challenging stage of the civil litigation process?

Which of the following is a request to a higher court to overturn the verdict or order a retrial due to some legal defect in the trial proceedings?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the civil litigation process?

Which of the following benefits arise by having a civil trial before a criminal trial?

The Nature of Fraud

Who Commits Fraud and Why

Fighting Fraud: an Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Theft Acts

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability, asset, and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, divorce, and Tax Fraud

E-Commerce Fraud

Filters

Which of the following is a part of expert witness testimony during a trial?