Question 1

Which of the following is a difference between Rule 704 and Rule 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule 704 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert to testify to the underlying facts or data. 
B)  Rule 704 allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based. 
C)  Rule 704 allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data. 
D)  Rule 704 allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder. 
A)  Rule 704 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert to testify to the underlying facts or data. 
B)  Rule 704 allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based. 
C)  Rule 704 allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data. 
D)  Rule 704 allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based, whereas Rule 705 allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder. C

Question 2

Which of the following best describes civil justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  justice between parties to a dispute, regardless of any larger principles that might be involved 
B)  justice concerned with the private affairs of citizens and their respective rights 
C)  justice fairly administered according to the rules of substantive law (such as a fair trial) 
D)  justice that conforms to a moral principle 
A)  justice between parties to a dispute, regardless of any larger principles that might be involved 
B)  justice concerned with the private affairs of citizens and their respective rights 
C)  justice fairly administered according to the rules of substantive law (such as a fair trial) 
D)  justice that conforms to a moral principle B

Question 3

Which of the following is a factor to be considered when evaluating expert testimony under the Daubert challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  how well accepted the methodology is within the professional community 
B)  what the known or potential success rate of the method is 
C)  whether the theory can be backed by evidence 
D)  whether the theory can be comprehended by the community 
A)  how well accepted the methodology is within the professional community 
B)  what the known or potential success rate of the method is 
C)  whether the theory can be backed by evidence 
D)  whether the theory can be comprehended by the community A

Question 4

Which of the following is a criterion under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence for an expert testimony to be admissible?

Accepted Answer

A)  The testimony can be accepted within the professional community. 
B)  The testimony is based on reliable assumptions. 
C)  The testimony is given in relation to scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge. 
D)  The testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods. 
A)  The testimony can be accepted within the professional community. 
B)  The testimony is based on reliable assumptions. 
C)  The testimony is given in relation to scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge. 
D)  The testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods.

Question 5

Which of the following is the purpose of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  to set standards for evidence to be admissible in court 
B)  to dictate the manner in which evidence is to be presented to the jury 
C)  to seek justice and truth in a fair and reasonable manner 
D)  to reduce the delay in trial due to unavailability of evidence 
A)  to set standards for evidence to be admissible in court 
B)  to dictate the manner in which evidence is to be presented to the jury 
C)  to seek justice and truth in a fair and reasonable manner 
D)  to reduce the delay in trial due to unavailability of evidence

Question 6

Fingerprints and DNA samples are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  direct evidence. 
B)  documentary evidence. 
C)  character evidence. 
D)  circumstantial evidence. 
A)  direct evidence. 
B)  documentary evidence. 
C)  character evidence. 
D)  circumstantial evidence.

Question 7

What is relevant evidence as defined by FRE 401?

Accepted Answer

According to FRE 401,relevant evidence m

Question 8

Which of the following is true of our justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The law is fast; litigation lasts for one or two hours. 
B)  Trials (aside from the verdict) provide a lot of drama. 
C)  Closing arguments and cross examination are the most important parts of a trial. 
D)  The role of the jury is not passive. 
A)  The law is fast; litigation lasts for one or two hours. 
B)  Trials (aside from the verdict) provide a lot of drama. 
C)  Closing arguments and cross examination are the most important parts of a trial. 
D)  The role of the jury is not passive.

Question 9

The burden of proof is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following scenarios,if identified,can result in a mistrial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ginny, one of the jury, avidly followed the polls conducted by the media to know the people's opinion on the trial. 
B)  Derek, the defense attorney, concealed his client's drinking habit as he felt it would be prejudicial to the client in the ongoing case of banking fraud. 
C)  Silvia, the attorney for the prosecution, raised an objection for every evidence presented by the defense attorney. 
D)  Rico, an expert witness, stated an opinion on the evidence without first testifying to the underlying facts. 
A)  Ginny, one of the jury, avidly followed the polls conducted by the media to know the people's opinion on the trial. 
B)  Derek, the defense attorney, concealed his client's drinking habit as he felt it would be prejudicial to the client in the ongoing case of banking fraud. 
C)  Silvia, the attorney for the prosecution, raised an objection for every evidence presented by the defense attorney. 
D)  Rico, an expert witness, stated an opinion on the evidence without first testifying to the underlying facts.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of hearsay evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The attorney called on Anna to present her version of the events that took place during her class. 
B)  The police recorded a statement from Tina, which claims that she often heard the neighbors complain about the suspect's behavior. 
C)  The detective testified that the fingerprints lifted from the scene of crime had been identified as those of the suspect. 
D)  The prosecution presented a copy of the legal will of the deceased that had been altered by the defendant. 
A)  The attorney called on Anna to present her version of the events that took place during her class. 
B)  The police recorded a statement from Tina, which claims that she often heard the neighbors complain about the suspect's behavior. 
C)  The detective testified that the fingerprints lifted from the scene of crime had been identified as those of the suspect. 
D)  The prosecution presented a copy of the legal will of the deceased that had been altered by the defendant.

Question 12

Rule 26(a)(2)of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires the disclosure of all experts (such as forensic accountants)expected to testify at trial.The disclosure is generally accompanied by the expert's written report.List the elements that should be contained in the expert's written report.

Accepted Answer

The expert's written report must contain

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the two means of settling disputes between parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternative dispute resolution is less expensive than litigation. 
B)  Litigation is faster than alternative dispute resolution. 
C)  Litigation allows for greater privacy than alternative dispute resolution. 
D)  Alternative dispute resolution allows for more transparency than litigation. 
A)  Alternative dispute resolution is less expensive than litigation. 
B)  Litigation is faster than alternative dispute resolution. 
C)  Litigation allows for greater privacy than alternative dispute resolution. 
D)  Alternative dispute resolution allows for more transparency than litigation.

Question 14

Mediation is a "mini trial" wherein each party presents its case to one or more mediators,who render a binding decision that generally cannot be appealed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a drawback of the Frye test?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not flexible enough to address new scientific issues where general acceptance has not yet been established. 
B)  It does not allow room for additional evidence to be considered when the initial evidence is insufficient. 
C)  It does not admit evidence given by an expert if the evidence is not based on a well-known method. 
D)  It is not extensive enough to address the latest developments in civil and criminal law. 
A)  It is not flexible enough to address new scientific issues where general acceptance has not yet been established. 
B)  It does not allow room for additional evidence to be considered when the initial evidence is insufficient. 
C)  It does not admit evidence given by an expert if the evidence is not based on a well-known method. 
D)  It is not extensive enough to address the latest developments in civil and criminal law.

Question 16

A requisite element for establishing privilege in an attorney-client privilege includes a communication that

Accepted Answer

A)  is made to a person the client reasonably believed was an attorney. 
B)  relates to rendering personal services. 
C)  is irrelevant for the jury to reach a verdict. 
D)  contains detail that can harm the client. 
A)  is made to a person the client reasonably believed was an attorney. 
B)  relates to rendering personal services. 
C)  is irrelevant for the jury to reach a verdict. 
D)  contains detail that can harm the client.

Question 17

An expert's testimony is more credible than that of other witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the meaning of burden of proof in a trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the obligation of the plaintiff or prosecution to prove liability or guilt. 
B)  It is the obligation of the jury to prove guilty and reach a verdict after a trial. 
C)  It is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence. 
D)  It is the obligation of the expert witness to prove his or her reliability in the court. 
A)  It is the obligation of the plaintiff or prosecution to prove liability or guilt. 
B)  It is the obligation of the jury to prove guilty and reach a verdict after a trial. 
C)  It is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence. 
D)  It is the obligation of the expert witness to prove his or her reliability in the court.

Question 19

Which of the following is a legal principle that protects communications taking place within a protected relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  protected communication 
B)  privileged communication 
C)  guarded communication 
D)  secured communication 
A)  protected communication 
B)  privileged communication 
C)  guarded communication 
D)  secured communication

Question 20

Which of the following is true of a civil proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pleading stage is followed by the trial stage. 
B)  The evidence is evaluated by the judge in order to reach a verdict. 
C)  Failure on the part of the defendant to file a timely response can result in a declaratory judgment. 
D)  The discovery process is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in federal courts. 
A)  The pleading stage is followed by the trial stage. 
B)  The evidence is evaluated by the judge in order to reach a verdict. 
C)  Failure on the part of the defendant to file a timely response can result in a declaratory judgment. 
D)  The discovery process is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in federal courts.

Which of the following is a difference between Rule 704 and Rule 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Which of the following best describes civil justice?

Which of the following is a factor to be considered when evaluating expert testimony under the Daubert challenge?

Which of the following is a criterion under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence for an expert testimony to be admissible?

Which of the following is the purpose of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Fingerprints and DNA samples are examples of

What is relevant evidence as defined by FRE 401?

Which of the following is true of our justice system?

The burden of proof is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence.

Which of the following scenarios,if identified,can result in a mistrial?

Which of the following is an example of hearsay evidence?

Rule 26(a)(2)of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires the disclosure of all experts (such as forensic accountants)expected to testify at trial.The disclosure is generally accompanied by the expert's written report.List the elements that should be contained in the expert's written report.

Which of the following statements is true of the two means of settling disputes between parties?

Mediation is a "mini trial" wherein each party presents its case to one or more mediators,who render a binding decision that generally cannot be appealed.

Which of the following is a drawback of the Frye test?

A requisite element for establishing privilege in an attorney-client privilege includes a communication that

An expert's testimony is more credible than that of other witnesses.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of burden of proof in a trial?

Which of the following is a legal principle that protects communications taking place within a protected relationship?

Which of the following is true of a civil proceeding?

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Screening and Staging Engagements

Gathering Evidence Interviews and Observations

Financial Statements Analysis Reading Between the Lines

Fraud and White-Collar Crime

Conducting a Fraud Investigation

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Professional Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Business Valuation

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Exam 2: The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

Which of the following is a difference between Rule 704 and Rule 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Which of the following best describes civil justice?

Which of the following is a factor to be considered when evaluating expert testimony under the Daubert challenge?

Which of the following is a criterion under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence for an expert testimony to be admissible?

Which of the following is the purpose of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Fingerprints and DNA samples are examples of

What is relevant evidence as defined by FRE 401?

Which of the following is true of our justice system?

The burden of proof is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence.

Which of the following scenarios,if identified,can result in a mistrial?

Which of the following is an example of hearsay evidence?

Rule 26(a)(2)of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires the disclosure of all experts (such as forensic accountants)expected to testify at trial.The disclosure is generally accompanied by the expert's written report.List the elements that should be contained in the expert's written report.

Which of the following statements is true of the two means of settling disputes between parties?

Mediation is a "mini trial" wherein each party presents its case to one or more mediators,who render a binding decision that generally cannot be appealed.

Which of the following is a drawback of the Frye test?

A requisite element for establishing privilege in an attorney-client privilege includes a communication that

An expert's testimony is more credible than that of other witnesses.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of burden of proof in a trial?

Which of the following is a legal principle that protects communications taking place within a protected relationship?

Which of the following is true of a civil proceeding?

Introduction to the World of Forensic Accounting

Screening and Staging Engagements

Gathering Evidence Interviews and Observations

Financial Statements Analysis Reading Between the Lines

Fraud and White-Collar Crime

Conducting a Fraud Investigation

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Professional Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Business Valuation

Special Topics

Filters