Ch 14 - Test1

discovery

A method by which the opposing parties obtain information from each other to prepare for trial.

high-risk document

A written report containing sensitive information that could create an opening for the opposing attorney to discredit you.

examination plan

A(n) ____ is a document that lets you know what kind of questions to expect when you are testifying.

Which of the following rules or laws requires an expert to prepare and submit a report? A. FRCP 26 B. FRE 801 C. Neither D. Both

A. FRCP 26

For what purpose have hypothetical questions traditionally been used in litigation? A. To frame the factual context of rendering an expert witness's opinion B. To define the case issues for the finder of fact to determine C. To stimulate discussion between a consulting expert and an expert witness D. To deter a witness from expanding the scope of his or her investigation beyond the case requirements E All of the above

A. To frame the factual context of rendering an expert witness's opinion

Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential numbering system in report writing is true? A. It's favored because it's easy to organize and understand B. Its the most effective for shorter reports C. It doesn't indicate the relative importance of information D. It's required for reports submitted in federal court

A. its favored because its easier to organize and understand 2 numbering systems that are typical: decimal numbering structure & legal-sequential numbering

What can be included in report appendixes?

Additional resource material not included in the text, raw data, figures not used in the body of the report, and anticipated exhibits.

Automated tools help you collect and report evidence, but you're responsible for doing which of the following? A. Explaining your formatting choices B. Explaining the significance of the evidence C. Explaining in detail how the software works D. All of the above

B. Explaining the significance of the evidence

Which of the following is an example of a written report? A. search warrant B. affidavit C. Voir dire D. any of the above

B. affidavit

Which of the following is the standard format for reports filed electronically in the US federal courts and most state courts? A. word B. Excel C. PDF D. HTML

C. PDF

An expert witness can give an opinion in which of the following situations? A. the opinion, inferences, or conclusions depend on special knowledge, skills, or training not within the ordinary experience of laypeople B. the witness is shown to be qualified as a true expert in the field C. the witness testifies to a reasonable degree of certainty (probability) about his or her opinion, inference, or conclusion D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When writing a report, whats the most important aspect of formatting? A. a neat appearance B. Size of the font C. Clear use of symbols and abbreviations D. consistency

D. consistency

Deposition Banks

Examples of expert witness' previous testimonies

what is destroying a report before the final resolution of the case is called?

Spoliation

If you were a lay witness at a previous trial, you shouldn't list that case in your written report. True or False?

True

lay witness

a witness testifying to personally observed facts expert may testify as..

What's a major advantage of automated forensics tools in report writing?

save time, consistency, organized, incorporate log files and reports generated by tools