ITDF 1300 Chapter 15 Quiz
What is a motion in limine?
A pretrial motion for the purpose of excluding certain evidence
What expressions are acceptable to use in testimony to respond to a question for which you have no answer? I wasn't asked to investigate that. That's beyond the scope of my expertise. That's beyond the scope of my investigation. All of the above
All of the above
Your curriculum vitae is which of the following? A detailed record of your experience, education, and training A necessary tool to be an expert witness A generally required document to be made available before your testimony
All of the above
When using graphics while testifying, which of the following guidelines applies? Make sure the jury can see your graphics. Practice using charts for courtroom testimony. Your exhibits must be clear and easy to understand.Your exhibits must be clear and easy to understand. All of the above
All of the above.
During your cross-examination, you should do which of the following? Answer opposing counsel's questions as briefly as is practical. Pay close attention to opposing counsel's questions. Maintain eye contact with the jury. All of the above
Answer opposing counsel's questions as briefly as is practical.
Before testifying, you should do which of the following? a: Create an examination plan with your retaining attorney. b: Make sure you've been paid for your services and the estimated fee for the deposition or trial. c: Get a haircut. Both a and b
Both a and b
What kind of information do fact witnesses provide during testimony? a: Facts only b: Observations of the results of tests they performed Both a and b Neither of the above
Both a and b
What should you do if you realize you have made a mistake or misstatement during a deposition? a: If the deposition is still in session, refer back to the error and correct it. b: Decide whether the error is minor, and if so, ignore it. c: If the deposition is over, make the correction on the corrections page of the copy provided for your signature. Both a and c
Both a and c
Which of the following describes expert witness testimony? a: Testimony designed to assist the jury in determining matters beyond the ordinary person's scope of knowledge b: Testimony that defines issues of the case for determination by the jury c: Testimony resulting in the expression of an opinion by a witness with scientific, technical, or other professional knowledge or experience
Both a and c
When working for a prosecutor, what should you do if the evidence you found appears to be exculpatory and isn't being released to the defense?
Bring the information to the attention of the prosecutor, then his or her supervisor, and finally to the judge (the court).
The most reliable way to ensure that jurors recall testimony is to do which of the following?
Present evidence combining oral testimony and graphics that support the testimony.
Which of the following describes fact testimony?
Scientific or technical testimony describing information recovered during an examinationScientific or technical testimony describing information recovered during an examination
Testimony preservation and discovery are two types of depositions.
True
Voir dire is the process of qualifying a witness as an expert.
True
You should include work experience, training you provided or contributed to, and professional awards or recognitions in your CV.
True
If you're giving an answer that you think your attorney should follow up on, what should you do?
Use an agreed-on expression to alert the attorney to follow up on the question.
At trial as a fact or expert witness, what must you always remember about your testimony?
Your duty is to report your technical or scientific findings or render an honest opinion.