Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What kind of evidence requires an inference?
a. | direct evidence | b. | circumstantial evidence | c. | related
evidence |
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Which kind of evidence is admissible?
a. | direct evidence | b. | circumstantial evidence | c. | both of the
above |
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Which carries more weight in court?
a. | direct evidence | b. | circumstantial evidence | c. | the above carries the same
weight |
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4.
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Can a person be convicted of a crime based on circumstantial
evidence alone?
a. | yes | b. | no | c. | only if supported by
additional direct testimony |
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5.
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Can one piece of evidence, such as a weapon, be both direct
and circumstantial?
a. | yes | b. | no | c. | only when presented by an
expert |
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6.
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When researching court rules in the law library, where
should a paralegal begin?
a. | in the index | b. | in the table of contents | c. | either of the above would
be an equally valid place to begin research |
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When interviewing a witness:
a. | it is best not to prepare questions in
advance | b. | it is best to prepare questions prior to the
interview | c. | it is best to let the attorney handle the
matter |
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When interviewing a witness, it is best to:
a. | remain neutral | b. | pursue the witness’s interests | c. | pursue the client’s interests |
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When interviewing a client, it is best to:
a. | prepare questions in advance | b. | not prepare questions in advance | c. | allow the attorney to
conduct the interview |
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10.
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When interviewing a client, it is best to:
a. | remain neutral | b. | pursue the client’s interests | c. | pursue the attorney’s interests |
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When preparing interview questions it is best to organize
the questions:
a. | by topic | b. | chronologically | c. | alphabetically |
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Admissible evidence is:
a. | all evidence that is relevant | b. | evidence that is privileged | c. | evidence the jury will be
allowed to hear |
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A privilege means that:
a. | a witness can refuse to testify | b. | a witness can prevent someone else from testifying | c. | a privilege may involve either of the above |
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Who “owns” a privilege?
a. | the person in legal jeopardy | b. | only a person accused of a crime | c. | any
witness |
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Which of the following is not a
privilege?
a. | clergy/penitent | b. | husband/wife | c. | both of the above are
privileges |
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Which of the following is not a
privilege?
a. | self incrimination | b. | paralegal/client | c. | both of the above are
privileges |
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Which of the following is not a
privilege?
a. | governmental information | b. | doctor/patient | c. | both of the above are
privileges |
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A privilege generally involves:
a. | private communication | b. | any communication | c. | public
communication |
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Who may waive a privilege?
a. | The person being asked to testify | b. | Only the person in legal jeopardy from the information to be disclosed by the
testimony | c. | Both a and b |
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Proof or disproof of a fact in issue is:
a. | admissible | b. | evidence | c. | both of the
above |
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Investigation always involves:
a. | finding facts | b. | finding law | c. | both of the
above |
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When investigating, a paralegal should:
a. | only pursue evidence that would be
admissible | b. | pursue any and all evidence
that appears to be relevant | c. | disregard hearsay
evidence |
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Skip tracing means to:
a. | locate missing witnesses | b. | locate missing clients | c. | locate missing clients or
witnesses |
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A skip is:
a. | always intentional | b. | intentional or unintentional | c. | either a or
b |
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25.
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Which kind of skip is most likely to remain in the local
vicinity?
a. | a financial skip | b. | a criminal skip | c. | both of the above are most
likely to stay in the local vicinity |
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