Question 1

The trial judge is challenged to carefully qualify the expert but not the testimony of the expert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following does Rule 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence allow?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, with the understanding that the opinion is subject to cross-examination. 
B)  It allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder. 
C)  It allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based. 
D)  It allows the testimony of an expert witness if it will assist the trier of fact (judge or jury) through the maze of "scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge." 
A)  It allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, with the understanding that the opinion is subject to cross-examination. 
B)  It allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder. 
C)  It allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based. 
D)  It allows the testimony of an expert witness if it will assist the trier of fact (judge or jury) through the maze of "scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge."

Question 3

Which of the following is a similarity between attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both allow lawyers to prepare for litigation but with the risk that their work will be revealed to court adversaries. 
B)  Both are intended to encourage individuals involved in legal disputes to be candid with their attorneys, thus enabling the attorneys to give sound legal advice. 
C)  Both can be extended to non-attorneys who assist attorneys in rendering legal advice or services. 
D)  Both provide protection from discovery of documents and other items prepared by an attorney in anticipation of a trial. 
A)  Both allow lawyers to prepare for litigation but with the risk that their work will be revealed to court adversaries. 
B)  Both are intended to encourage individuals involved in legal disputes to be candid with their attorneys, thus enabling the attorneys to give sound legal advice. 
C)  Both can be extended to non-attorneys who assist attorneys in rendering legal advice or services. 
D)  Both provide protection from discovery of documents and other items prepared by an attorney in anticipation of a trial.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A complaint should be accompanied by an investigator's affidavit to initiate a civil case, whereas filing a complaint is sufficient to initiate a criminal case. 
B)  A defendant has an amount of time (20 days) to respond to the complaint in a civil case, whereas he or she enters a plea to the charge during the first appearance in a criminal case. 
C)  A defendant can only enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to charges in a civil case, whereas he or she can also claim lack of sufficient knowledge to respond or assert affirmative defenses in a criminal case. 
D)  Failing to file a timely response can result in a default judgment in a civil case, whereas failing to file a timely response can result in a declaratory judgment in a criminal case. 
A)  A complaint should be accompanied by an investigator's affidavit to initiate a civil case, whereas filing a complaint is sufficient to initiate a criminal case. 
B)  A defendant has an amount of time (20 days) to respond to the complaint in a civil case, whereas he or she enters a plea to the charge during the first appearance in a criminal case. 
C)  A defendant can only enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to charges in a civil case, whereas he or she can also claim lack of sufficient knowledge to respond or assert affirmative defenses in a criminal case. 
D)  Failing to file a timely response can result in a default judgment in a civil case, whereas failing to file a timely response can result in a declaratory judgment in a criminal case.

Question 5

Which rule does the Daubert trilogy serve to interpret?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule 705 
B)  Rule 704 
C)  Rule 703 
D)  Rule 702 
A)  Rule 705 
B)  Rule 704 
C)  Rule 703 
D)  Rule 702

Question 6

Which of the following best defines the term attorney-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the client's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications between the client and the attorney. 
B)  It is the attorney's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent the testifying expert from disclosing confidential communications between the client and the attorney. 
C)  It is the client's obligation to disclose confidential communications between the client and the attorney. 
D)  It is the attorney's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications between the attorney and the testifying expert. 
A)  It is the client's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications between the client and the attorney. 
B)  It is the attorney's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent the testifying expert from disclosing confidential communications between the client and the attorney. 
C)  It is the client's obligation to disclose confidential communications between the client and the attorney. 
D)  It is the attorney's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications between the attorney and the testifying expert.

Question 7

Which of the following stages applies to a criminal case but not to a civil case?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleading stage 
B)  discovery stage 
C)  trial stage 
D)  sentencing stage 
A)  pleading stage 
B)  discovery stage 
C)  trial stage 
D)  sentencing stage

Question 8

In the case of a jury trial,the trial stage begins with the selection of a jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A Daubert hearing decides whether the expert is correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following rules of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure limits discovery of an expert's communications with engaging counsel and any report drafts that may be prepared?

Accepted Answer

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

The trial judge is challenged to carefully qualify the expert but not the testimony of the expert.

Which of the following does Rule 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence allow?

Which of the following is a similarity between attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine?

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

Which rule does the Daubert trilogy serve to interpret?

Which of the following best defines the term attorney-client privilege?

Which of the following stages applies to a criminal case but not to a civil case?

In the case of a jury trial,the trial stage begins with the selection of a jury.

A Daubert hearing decides whether the expert is correct.

Which of the following rules of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure limits discovery of an expert's communications with engaging counsel and any report drafts that may be prepared?

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Exam 2: The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

The trial judge is challenged to carefully qualify the expert but not the testimony of the expert.

Which of the following does Rule 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence allow?

Which of the following is a similarity between attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine?

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

Which rule does the Daubert trilogy serve to interpret?

Which of the following best defines the term attorney-client privilege?

Which of the following stages applies to a criminal case but not to a civil case?

In the case of a jury trial,the trial stage begins with the selection of a jury.

A Daubert hearing decides whether the expert is correct.

Which of the following rules of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure limits discovery of an expert's communications with engaging counsel and any report drafts that may be prepared?

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