forensics-chapter 14
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 the consulting expert and the expert witness D) To deter 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 is an example of a written report? A) A search warrant B) An affidavit C) Voir dire D) All of the above
B) An affidavit
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
When writing a report, what's the most important aspect of formatting?
Consistency
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, inferences, or conclusion. D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What can be included in report appendixes? A) additional resource material not included in the text B) raw data C) anticipated exhibits D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following rules or laws requires an expert to prepare and submit a report?
FRCP 26
Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential numbering system in report writing is true?
It doesn't indicate the relative importance of information.
Which of the following is the standard format for reports filed electronically in federal courts?
What is destroying a report before the final resolution of a case called?
Spoliation
A major advantage of automated forensics tools in report writing is that you can incorporate the log files and reports these tools generate into your written reports.
True
If you were a lay witness at a previous trial, you shouldn't list that case in your written report. True or False?
True
