Question 1

Which of the following is an example of sanctions in civil cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  capital punishment 
B)  home confinement 
C)  probation 
D)  compensation for economic damages 
A)  capital punishment 
B)  home confinement 
C)  probation 
D)  compensation for economic damages

Question 2

Personal justice is justice concerned with the private affairs of citizens and their respective rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Igor,a wealthy entrepreneur,was involved in embezzlement of cash from the office and tax evasion.If discovered,which of the following will he be charged under?

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal law 
B)  constitutional law 
C)  administrative law 
D)  civil law 
A)  criminal law 
B)  constitutional law 
C)  administrative law 
D)  civil law

Question 4

Tax evasion,health care frauds,and bank frauds are covered under civil laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The trial stage of a legal proceeding involves the voir dire process.What does this process involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a process wherein residents from the local county are randomly selected and summoned to the court to serve as prospective jurors. 
B)  It is a process wherein the jurors collectively evaluate the evidence to render a verdict. 
C)  It is a process wherein all evidence is presented to the jury through witnesses (such as a forensic accountant). 
D)  It is a process wherein the judge and the attorneys question prospective jurors about their backgrounds and beliefs. 
A)  It is a process wherein residents from the local county are randomly selected and summoned to the court to serve as prospective jurors. 
B)  It is a process wherein the jurors collectively evaluate the evidence to render a verdict. 
C)  It is a process wherein all evidence is presented to the jury through witnesses (such as a forensic accountant). 
D)  It is a process wherein the judge and the attorneys question prospective jurors about their backgrounds and beliefs.

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between civil law and criminal law?

Accepted Answer

A)  The purpose of civil law is to resolve disputes between individuals or entities, whereas the purpose of criminal law is to convict and punish offenders. 
B)  Under civil law, the burden of proof is on the government, whereas under criminal law, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff. 
C)  Under civil law, the responding party is the government, whereas under criminal law, the responding party is the defendant. 
D)  Civil law sanctions may include imprisonments, whereas criminal law sanctions include compensations but not imprisonments. 
A)  The purpose of civil law is to resolve disputes between individuals or entities, whereas the purpose of criminal law is to convict and punish offenders. 
B)  Under civil law, the burden of proof is on the government, whereas under criminal law, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff. 
C)  Under civil law, the responding party is the government, whereas under criminal law, the responding party is the defendant. 
D)  Civil law sanctions may include imprisonments, whereas criminal law sanctions include compensations but not imprisonments.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a Daubert challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a challenge faced by the judge when the jury is equally divided over a verdict. 
B)  It is a method used by the jury to evaluate the testimony given during a trial. 
C)  It is a special hearing conducted before the trial judge to determine the relevance and reliability of an expert's opinion. 
D)  It is a process by which the defendant challenges the prosecution's evidence. 
A)  It is a challenge faced by the judge when the jury is equally divided over a verdict. 
B)  It is a method used by the jury to evaluate the testimony given during a trial. 
C)  It is a special hearing conducted before the trial judge to determine the relevance and reliability of an expert's opinion. 
D)  It is a process by which the defendant challenges the prosecution's evidence.

Question 8

Write a brief note on standard of proof.

Accepted Answer

The presumption of innocence must be ove

Question 9

Which of the following forms of justice is fairly administered according to the rules of statutory law?

Accepted Answer

A)  social justice 
B)  civil justice 
C)  substantial justice 
D)  criminal justice 
A)  social justice 
B)  civil justice 
C)  substantial justice 
D)  criminal justice

Question 10

Andre LeFevre,a testifying expert,failed to include changes to the case.These were not been previously presented in his report.He is expecting that this information will be offered at the trial.Which of the following rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has been violated by Andre?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule 26(b)(1) 
B)  Rule 26(b)(4) 
C)  Rule 26(e)(2) 
D)  Rule 26(a)(2) 
A)  Rule 26(b)(1) 
B)  Rule 26(b)(4) 
C)  Rule 26(e)(2) 
D)  Rule 26(a)(2)

Question 11

In criminal cases,sanctions generally involve compensation for loss or wrongs suffered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Rule 705 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following scenarios indicates the application of Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff engages Ali, an attorney, to represent them in court. 
B)  The attorney calls upon Riya, a construction engineer, to provide evidence on the structural sufficiency of a building. 
C)  Pete, a store-owner, appears as a witness to give testimony on a robbery committed outside his store. 
D)  The court calls on Fiona, a forensic accountant, to give a statement on the accident that caused damage to her car. 
A)  The plaintiff engages Ali, an attorney, to represent them in court. 
B)  The attorney calls upon Riya, a construction engineer, to provide evidence on the structural sufficiency of a building. 
C)  Pete, a store-owner, appears as a witness to give testimony on a robbery committed outside his store. 
D)  The court calls on Fiona, a forensic accountant, to give a statement on the accident that caused damage to her car.

Question 14

What was the result of amending FRCP 26(b)(4)to allow the extension of work product protection to most attorney-expert communications and to all draft expert reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduced the cost of litigation, but made the process more complex. 
B)  It increased the cost of litigation and made the process more complex. 
C)  It reduced the cost of litigation and made the process more efficient. 
D)  It increased the cost of litigation and simplified the process. 
A)  It reduced the cost of litigation, but made the process more complex. 
B)  It increased the cost of litigation and made the process more complex. 
C)  It reduced the cost of litigation and made the process more efficient. 
D)  It increased the cost of litigation and simplified the process.

Question 15

What is the underlying theory of privileged communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parties in a protected relationship are liable to disclose details of the communication taking place between them. 
B)  The society has a right to be aware of the communication within a protected relationship. 
C)  The privacy and confidentiality of a communication within a protected relationship has to be maintained. 
D)  In certain instances, society is best served by the suppression (protection from disclosure) of information. 
A)  The parties in a protected relationship are liable to disclose details of the communication taking place between them. 
B)  The society has a right to be aware of the communication within a protected relationship. 
C)  The privacy and confidentiality of a communication within a protected relationship has to be maintained. 
D)  In certain instances, society is best served by the suppression (protection from disclosure) of information.

Question 16

What are the two most common forms of alternate dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

The most common forms of alternative dis

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of standards of proof?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preponderance of evidence is a higher standard of proof than clear and convincing evidence. 
B)  In a civil case, the requisite standard is a preponderance of the evidence. 
C)  Clear and convincing evidence is evidence that is probably true. 
D)  Preponderance of evidence is evidence that can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. 
A)  Preponderance of evidence is a higher standard of proof than clear and convincing evidence. 
B)  In a civil case, the requisite standard is a preponderance of the evidence. 
C)  Clear and convincing evidence is evidence that is probably true. 
D)  Preponderance of evidence is evidence that can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of rules of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rules of evidence allow expert witnesses greater latitude than other witnesses to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible. 
B)  The rules of evidence allow other witnesses greater latitude than expert witnesses to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible. 
C)  The rules of evidence do not allow both expert witnesses and other witnesses to testify based on evidence that is not admissible. 
D)  The rules of evidence allow expert witnesses and other witnesses great latitude to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible. 
A)  The rules of evidence allow expert witnesses greater latitude than other witnesses to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible. 
B)  The rules of evidence allow other witnesses greater latitude than expert witnesses to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible. 
C)  The rules of evidence do not allow both expert witnesses and other witnesses to testify based on evidence that is not admissible. 
D)  The rules of evidence allow expert witnesses and other witnesses great latitude to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible.

Question 19

Which of the following are the three cases that make up the Daubert trilogy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, G.E. v. Joiner, and Upjohn Co. v. United States. 
B)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Kumho Tire v. Carmichael, and Hickman v. Taylor. 
C)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, G.E. v. Joiner, and Kumho Tire v. Carmichael. 
D)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Hickman v. Taylor, and Upjohn Co. v. United States. 
A)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, G.E. v. Joiner, and Upjohn Co. v. United States. 
B)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Kumho Tire v. Carmichael, and Hickman v. Taylor. 
C)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, G.E. v. Joiner, and Kumho Tire v. Carmichael. 
D)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Hickman v. Taylor, and Upjohn Co. v. United States.

Question 20

Explain the structure of a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

The basic structure of a criminal case i

Which of the following is an example of sanctions in civil cases?

Personal justice is justice concerned with the private affairs of citizens and their respective rights.

Igor,a wealthy entrepreneur,was involved in embezzlement of cash from the office and tax evasion.If discovered,which of the following will he be charged under?

Tax evasion,health care frauds,and bank frauds are covered under civil laws.

The trial stage of a legal proceeding involves the voir dire process.What does this process involve?

Which of the following is a difference between civil law and criminal law?

Which of the following best describes a Daubert challenge?

Write a brief note on standard of proof.

Which of the following forms of justice is fairly administered according to the rules of statutory law?

Andre LeFevre,a testifying expert,failed to include changes to the case.These were not been previously presented in his report.He is expecting that this information will be offered at the trial.Which of the following rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has been violated by Andre?

In criminal cases,sanctions generally involve compensation for loss or wrongs suffered.

Rule 705 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data.

Which of the following scenarios indicates the application of Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

What was the result of amending FRCP 26(b)(4)to allow the extension of work product protection to most attorney-expert communications and to all draft expert reports?

What is the underlying theory of privileged communication?

What are the two most common forms of alternate dispute resolution?

Which of the following statements is true of standards of proof?

Which of the following statements is true of rules of evidence?

Which of the following are the three cases that make up the Daubert trilogy?

Explain the structure of a criminal case.

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

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Exam 2: The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

Which of the following is an example of sanctions in civil cases?

Personal justice is justice concerned with the private affairs of citizens and their respective rights.

Igor,a wealthy entrepreneur,was involved in embezzlement of cash from the office and tax evasion.If discovered,which of the following will he be charged under?

Tax evasion,health care frauds,and bank frauds are covered under civil laws.

The trial stage of a legal proceeding involves the voir dire process.What does this process involve?

Which of the following is a difference between civil law and criminal law?

Which of the following best describes a Daubert challenge?

Write a brief note on standard of proof.

Which of the following forms of justice is fairly administered according to the rules of statutory law?

Andre LeFevre,a testifying expert,failed to include changes to the case.These were not been previously presented in his report.He is expecting that this information will be offered at the trial.Which of the following rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has been violated by Andre?

In criminal cases,sanctions generally involve compensation for loss or wrongs suffered.

Rule 705 allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data.

Which of the following scenarios indicates the application of Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

What was the result of amending FRCP 26(b)(4)to allow the extension of work product protection to most attorney-expert communications and to all draft expert reports?

What is the underlying theory of privileged communication?

What are the two most common forms of alternate dispute resolution?

Which of the following statements is true of standards of proof?

Which of the following statements is true of rules of evidence?

Which of the following are the three cases that make up the Daubert trilogy?

Explain the structure of a criminal case.

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