You must get at least 16 out of 20 correct to pass. Good-luck!
1. Which of the following is not a pleading?
interrogatories cross claim counterclaim all of the above are pleadings
2. Pleadings are generally:
sworn to under oath filed with the court both of the above none of the above
3. True or false? A paralegal may sign a pleading that is to be filed with the court.
true false
4. Which of the following would be a good resource when drafting a complaint?
Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms the Federal Reporter the Blue Book of Citation Form
5. Which of the following is created by the plaintiff?
the counterclaim the reply the answer all of the above may be created by the plaintiff
6. Which party initiates a legal action?
the plaintiff the defendant the co-defendant any of the above could initiate litigation
7. True or False? Discovery documents are in "pleading" form.
8. Material prepared by a paralegal or attorney in anticipation of litigation is:
privileged work product both of the above
9. Which of the following is not a discovery document?
cross-claim request for production both of the above are discovery documents neither of the above are discovery documents
10. Which of the following may be requested during the discovery process?
material that is privileged material that is work product relevant material all of the above may be requested during the discovery process
11. Which of the following statements is accurate?
Paralegals may assist a client in responding to discovery requests Paralegals may not assist a client in responding to discovery requests
12. The summary of the contents of a deposition is often called a:
deposition digest deposition summary both of the above
13. Which of the following would your client not provide in response to discovery requests?
privileged material work product your client would be required to provide both privileged material and work product your client would not be required to provide either privileged material or work product
14. Which of the following is not a required element of a complaint?
jurisdiction verification subscription caption
15. True or False? The Ad Damnum Clause, the Prayer for Relief, and the Wherefore Clause are all the same thing.
16. Which of the following is not a form book?
Am. Jur. Proof of Facts Corpus Juris Secundum both of the above are considered form books
17. Which of the following is a good place to find examples of pleading or discovery documents?
Am. Jur. Proof of Facts West's Legal Forms Bender's Discovery Forms all of the above, and any other form book, would be a good resource for examples of legal documents
18. To whom are discovery requests sent?
the opposing party any witness both of the above none of the above
19. True or False? Lexis and Westlaw only provide primary authority and do not provide forms.
20. Which of the following is not found in Am. Jur. Proof of Facts?
Checklists forms articles all of the above may be found in Am. Jur. Proof of Facts