Question 1

Each of the following is a stage in the civil litigation process EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigation and Pleadings 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Grand Jury 
D)  Motion practice and negotiation 
E)  Trial and Appeal 
A)  Investigation and Pleadings 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Grand Jury 
D)  Motion practice and negotiation 
E)  Trial and Appeal C

Question 2

What is the meaning of a Nolo contendere plea by a defendant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nolo contendere is synonymous with a plea of guilty 
B)  The defendant asserts that he/she is justified in the crime for which he/she is being tried 
C)  The defendant does not contest the charges; but does not admit guilt 
D)  Nolo contendere is synonymous with a plea of not guilty 
A)  Nolo contendere is synonymous with a plea of guilty 
B)  The defendant asserts that he/she is justified in the crime for which he/she is being tried 
C)  The defendant does not contest the charges; but does not admit guilt 
D)  Nolo contendere is synonymous with a plea of not guilty B

Question 3

In every civil case there are four basic stages. Which of the following is not one of the basic stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigation and pleadings 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Motion practice and negotiation 
D)  All are correct 
A)  Investigation and pleadings 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Motion practice and negotiation 
D)  All are correct D

Question 4

_________ is the body of law that provides remedies for violations of private rights.

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Law 
B)  Criminal Law 
C)  Judicial Law 
D)  Constitutional Law 
E)  Personal Injury Law 
A)  Civil Law 
B)  Criminal Law 
C)  Judicial Law 
D)  Constitutional Law 
E)  Personal Injury Law

Question 5

Which of the following not a stage of the criminal litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preliminary hearing 
B)  Arraignment 
C)  Pretrial motions 
D)  Discovery 
E)  All of the above are stages of the criminal litigation process 
A)  Preliminary hearing 
B)  Arraignment 
C)  Pretrial motions 
D)  Discovery 
E)  All of the above are stages of the criminal litigation process

Question 6

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the 5th amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receive a speedy and public trial 
B)  Be heard by an impartial jury 
C)  Be represented by legal counsel 
D)  Cannot be tried twice for the same crime 
A)  Receive a speedy and public trial 
B)  Be heard by an impartial jury 
C)  Be represented by legal counsel 
D)  Cannot be tried twice for the same crime

Question 7

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unreasonable searches and seizures by the government 
B)  Trying a person twice for the same crime 
C)  The government taking a private party's property without just compensation 
D)  Arrests without a warrant 
A)  Unreasonable searches and seizures by the government 
B)  Trying a person twice for the same crime 
C)  The government taking a private party's property without just compensation 
D)  Arrests without a warrant

Question 8

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes (such as mail fraud, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization, banking, and securities regulations) are tried in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal courts 
B)  U.S. claims courts 
C)  U.S. bankruptcy courts 
D)  U.S. district courts 
A)  Criminal courts 
B)  U.S. claims courts 
C)  U.S. bankruptcy courts 
D)  U.S. district courts

Question 9

When acting as an expert witness you should be careful never to do the following:

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 such will undermine anything you said before 
C)  Phrase your answer in your own words rather than memorize answers to questions you expect to be asked 
D)  Respond to statements or observations 
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 such will undermine anything you said before 
C)  Phrase your answer in your own words rather than memorize answers to questions you expect to be asked 
D)  Respond to statements or observations

Question 10

Arturo Martinez, an accountant for ABC company in Houston TX, is suspected of fraud. Information already gathered points the finger at Arturo as the most likely perpetrator. Due to the magnitude of the fraud, Mikey Monus, the president and CEO (who really embezzled the money), wants to lay all blame on innocent Arturo by prosecuting him both civilly and criminally. Which of the following will not happen to Arturo during the civil litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interrogatories 
B)  Arraignment 
C)  Subpoenas 
D)  depositions 
A)  Interrogatories 
B)  Arraignment 
C)  Subpoenas 
D)  depositions

Question 11

Which of the following is true concerning discovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs in the last stages of trial 
B)  It is part of the civil litigation process, but not part of the criminal litigation process 
C)  It is the legal process where attorneys try to find out information about the other party involved. 
D)  It is the term used when someone confesses during a trial 
E)  Two of the above 
A)  It occurs in the last stages of trial 
B)  It is part of the civil litigation process, but not part of the criminal litigation process 
C)  It is the legal process where attorneys try to find out information about the other party involved. 
D)  It is the term used when someone confesses during a trial 
E)  Two of the above

Question 12

A written declaration given under oath is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most civil cases are settled and do not go to trial 
B)  Settlement negotiations are often introduced during the trial. 
C)  Either party may negotiate a settlement during litigation 
D)  All of the above are true statements 
A)  Most civil cases are settled and do not go to trial 
B)  Settlement negotiations are often introduced during the trial. 
C)  Either party may negotiate a settlement during litigation 
D)  All of the above are true statements

Question 14

Which court is the highest appeal court in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Court of Appeals 
B)  U.S. Supreme Court 
C)  U.S. Administrative Agency 
D)  U.S. Claims Court 
A)  U.S. Court of Appeals 
B)  U.S. Supreme Court 
C)  U.S. Administrative Agency 
D)  U.S. Claims Court

Question 15

For which type of fidelity bond must a company show absolute proof that an insured individual stole from the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Name schedule fidelity bond 
B)  Blanket position bond 
C)  Primary commercial blanket bond 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Name schedule fidelity bond 
B)  Blanket position bond 
C)  Primary commercial blanket bond 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

In the discovery stage of a civil litigation, attorneys obtain information about the other side's case through all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motion practice. 
B)  Subpoenas. 
C)  Depositions. 
D)  Requests for admission. 
A)  Motion practice. 
B)  Subpoenas. 
C)  Depositions. 
D)  Requests for admission.

Question 17

What is the general order of occurrence for a civil trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery, Investigation and Pleadings, Trial and appeals, Motion practice and negotiation 
B)  Investigation and Pleadings, Motion practice and negotiation, Discovery, Trial and appeals 
C)  Investigation and Pleadings, Trial and appeals, Discovery, Motion practice and negotiation 
D)  Investigation and Pleadings, Discovery, Motion practice and negotiation, Trial and appeals 
A)  Discovery, Investigation and Pleadings, Trial and appeals, Motion practice and negotiation 
B)  Investigation and Pleadings, Motion practice and negotiation, Discovery, Trial and appeals 
C)  Investigation and Pleadings, Trial and appeals, Discovery, Motion practice and negotiation 
D)  Investigation and Pleadings, Discovery, Motion practice and negotiation, Trial and appeals

Question 18

The legal process used by attorneys to find all information before a trial begins is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pleadings 
B)  Investigation 
C)  Discovery 
D)  Admission 
A)  Pleadings 
B)  Investigation 
C)  Discovery 
D)  Admission

Question 19

During the deposition, good 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)  Voluntarily talk about something that is important but the attorney didn't ask 
C)  Before answering, experts pause to give the attorneys for their side an opportunity to object to the question. 
D)  Not to answer specific questions if instructed by their attorneys. 
A)  Listen carefully to the questions to make sure they hear exactly what is being asked 
B)  Voluntarily talk about something that is important but the attorney didn't ask 
C)  Before answering, experts pause to give the attorneys for their side an opportunity to object to the question. 
D)  Not to answer specific questions if instructed by their attorneys.

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juries must consist of 12 members as in criminal law 
B)  The jury's verdict must be unanimous 
C)  The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  The purpose of filing a civil lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Juries must consist of 12 members as in criminal law 
B)  The jury's verdict must be unanimous 
C)  The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  The purpose of filing a civil lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution 
E)  All of the above

Each of the following is a stage in the civil litigation process EXCEPT:

What is the meaning of a Nolo contendere plea by a defendant?

In every civil case there are four basic stages. Which of the following is not one of the basic stages?

_________ is the body of law that provides remedies for violations of private rights.

Which of the following not a stage of the criminal litigation process?

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the 5th amendment?

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes (such as mail fraud, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization, banking, and securities regulations) are tried in:

When acting as an expert witness you should be careful never to do the following:

Which of the following is true concerning discovery?

A written declaration given under oath is known as:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which court is the highest appeal court in the U.S.

For which type of fidelity bond must a company show absolute proof that an insured individual stole from the company?

In the discovery stage of a civil litigation, attorneys obtain information about the other side's case through all of the following except?

What is the general order of occurrence for a civil trial?

The legal process used by attorneys to find all information before a trial begins is known as:

During the deposition, good expert witnesses should do all of the following except:

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

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

Fraud in E-Commerce

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Exam 18: Legal Follow-Up

Each of the following is a stage in the civil litigation process EXCEPT:

What is the meaning of a Nolo contendere plea by a defendant?

In every civil case there are four basic stages. Which of the following is not one of the basic stages?

_________ is the body of law that provides remedies for violations of private rights.

Which of the following not a stage of the criminal litigation process?

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the 5th amendment?

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes (such as mail fraud, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization, banking, and securities regulations) are tried in:

When acting as an expert witness you should be careful never to do the following:

Which of the following is true concerning discovery?

A written declaration given under oath is known as:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which court is the highest appeal court in the U.S.

For which type of fidelity bond must a company show absolute proof that an insured individual stole from the company?

In the discovery stage of a civil litigation, attorneys obtain information about the other side's case through all of the following except?

What is the general order of occurrence for a civil trial?

The legal process used by attorneys to find all information before a trial begins is known as:

During the deposition, good expert witnesses should do all of the following except:

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

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

Fraud in E-Commerce

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