Question 1

Which of the following is true about a motion?

Accepted Answer

A) After the jury has returned a verdict,the defendant cannot file motions to have the verdict set aside. 
B) The motion is usually an objection to the plaintiff's complaint that points out defects of the case and asks for a specific remedy. 
C) A defendant may file a motion for summary judgment only after a case goes to trial. 
D) The motion explains the alleged violation of the law and the monetary expenses or damages sought in the case. 
A) After the jury has returned a verdict,the defendant cannot file motions to have the verdict set aside. 
B) The motion is usually an objection to the plaintiff's complaint that points out defects of the case and asks for a specific remedy. 
C) A defendant may file a motion for summary judgment only after a case goes to trial. 
D) The motion explains the alleged violation of the law and the monetary expenses or damages sought in the case.

Question 2

The opposing attorneys try to achieve all of the following goals when deposing an expert witness,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) asking the opposing party to admit designated facts relevant to litigation. 
B) understanding the credentials and experience of the expert. 
C) understanding what the expert's opinions are. 
D) obtaining an assessment of how difficult the expert will be in the case. 
A) asking the opposing party to admit designated facts relevant to litigation. 
B) understanding the credentials and experience of the expert. 
C) understanding what the expert's opinions are. 
D) obtaining an assessment of how difficult the expert will be in the case.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Jury must consist of 12 members as in criminal case. 
B) The jury's verdict must be unanimous. 
C) The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution. 
A) Jury must consist of 12 members as in criminal case. 
B) The jury's verdict must be unanimous. 
C) The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution.

Question 4

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) Motion practice and negotiation;investigation and pleadings;discovery;trial and appeals. 
C) Trial and appeals;investigation and pleadings;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) Motion practice and negotiation;investigation and pleadings;discovery;trial and appeals. 
C) Trial and appeals;investigation and pleadings;discovery;motion practice and negotiation. 
D) Investigation and pleadings;discovery;motion practice and negotiation;trial and appeals.

Question 5

___________ 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 6

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 7

In a civil trial,settlements may be negotiated:

Accepted Answer

A) only after the judge orders negotiation between parties. 
B) when one party backs out. 
C) only before a trial begins. 
D) at any time during the litigation. 
A) only after the judge orders negotiation between parties. 
B) when one party backs out. 
C) only before a trial begins. 
D) at any time during the litigation.

Question 8

A written declaration given under oath is known as _____.

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 9

At the _____ stage,the charges against the defendant are read and the defendant may plead guilty,not guilty,or nolo contendere.

Accepted Answer

A) Discovery 
B) Pretrial motions 
C) Arraignment 
D) Trial and appeal 
A) Discovery 
B) Pretrial motions 
C) Arraignment 
D) Trial and appeal

Question 10

A ______ is testimony taken before the trial begins.

Accepted Answer

A) subpoena 
B) motion 
C) deposition 
D) settlement 
A) subpoena 
B) motion 
C) deposition 
D) settlement

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following observations is true concerning discovery?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the last stage of the civil litigation process. 
B) It is one of the stages in a civil litigation but not in a criminal litigation. 
C) It is often the most challenging part of civil litigation because discovery can be time-consuming and expensive. 
D) It is a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party. 
A) It is the last stage of the civil litigation process. 
B) It is one of the stages in a civil litigation but not in a criminal litigation. 
C) It is often the most challenging part of civil litigation because discovery can be time-consuming and expensive. 
D) It is a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party.

Question 13

In a ______,counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present.

Accepted Answer

A) motion for summary judgment 
B) motion for settlement 
C) motion for trial and appeal 
D) motion for evidence suppression 
A) motion for summary judgment 
B) motion for settlement 
C) motion for trial and appeal 
D) motion for evidence suppression

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the common stages of a civil case?

Accepted Answer

A) Investigation and pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Grand Jury 
D) Motion practice and negotiation 
A) Investigation and pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Grand Jury 
D) Motion practice and negotiation

Question 15

All of the following are true with regards to civil law EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) to be successful,the plaintiff in a civil case must prove his or her case only by the "preponderance of the evidence." 
B) litigating a civil fraud case usually begins when a client in a case of alleged fraud approaches an attorney. 
C) it begins when one party files a claim for restitution from another,usually for the purpose of gaining financial restitution. 
D) before a perpetrator is convicted civilly,he or she must be proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt." 
A) to be successful,the plaintiff in a civil case must prove his or her case only by the "preponderance of the evidence." 
B) litigating a civil fraud case usually begins when a client in a case of alleged fraud approaches an attorney. 
C) it begins when one party files a claim for restitution from another,usually for the purpose of gaining financial restitution. 
D) before a perpetrator is convicted civilly,he or she must be proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."

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 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.

Question 18

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

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 19

During a trial or deposition,an 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 20

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.

Which of the following is true about a motion?

The opposing attorneys try to achieve all of the following goals when deposing an expert witness,EXCEPT:

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

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

___________ 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?

In a civil trial,settlements may be negotiated:

A written declaration given under oath is known as _____.

At the _____ stage,the charges against the defendant are read and the defendant may plead guilty,not guilty,or nolo contendere.

A ______ is testimony taken before the trial begins.

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

Which of the following observations is true concerning discovery?

In a ______,counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present.

Which of the following is NOT one of the common stages of a civil case?

All of the following are true with regards to civil law EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is true about a motion?

The opposing attorneys try to achieve all of the following goals when deposing an expert witness,EXCEPT:

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

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

___________ 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?

In a civil trial,settlements may be negotiated:

A written declaration given under oath is known as _____.

At the _____ stage,the charges against the defendant are read and the defendant may plead guilty,not guilty,or nolo contendere.

A ______ is testimony taken before the trial begins.

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

Which of the following observations is true concerning discovery?

In a ______,counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present.

Which of the following is NOT one of the common stages of a civil case?

All of the following are true with regards to civil law EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

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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