CER EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Definition: Writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or
into court. - ....ANSWER ...-b) Habeas Corpus
Term: Mitigating Circumstances
Definition: Considerations which increase a sentence imposed. -
....ANSWER ...-b) False
Definition: considerations which decrease a sentence imposed
What is an "Allocution" in legal terms? - ....ANSWER ...-b) Formal
statement by a convicted defendant on sentencing
Definition: Civil wrong that causes harm, giving the injured party the right to sue. -
....ANSWER ...-c) Tort
What does "Quiet Title" mean in legal proceedings? - ....ANSWER ...-a)
Removal of a claim or lien
Term: Amendment
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,Definition: A change or correction. - ....ANSWER ...-True
Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution involving mediation by an impartial
third party. - ....ANSWER ...-False
Definition: dispute mediation by impartial 3rd party
Definition: Legal action to recover possession of personal property. -
....ANSWER ...-a) Replevin
Term: Bench Conference
Definition: Authority to find and bring into court someone who has failed to
appear. - ....ANSWER ...-b) False
Definition: a discussion between attorneys and the judge outside the hearing of
courtroom
What is the "Code Of Federal Regulations" in the legal context? -
....ANSWER ...-b) Federal regulatory agency rules and regulations
Definition: Adherence to precedent in court decisions. - ....ANSWER ...-a)
Stare Decisis
A bench warrant is issued when a judge wants to commend a witness for their
testimony. - ....ANSWER ...-b) False
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,Definition: authority to find and to bring into court someone who has failed to
appear
Term: Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Definition: The standard for winning a civil matter. - ....ANSWER ...-b)
False
Definition: standard for conviction in a criminal trial
Definition: Contract that prohibits one party from disclosing certain information. -
....ANSWER ...-b) Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)
Term: Preponderance Of Evidence
Definition: The standard for conviction in a criminal trial. - ....ANSWER ...-
b)False
Definition: standard for winning a civil matter
Cause of action refers to considerations that decrease a sentence imposed. -
....ANSWER ...-b)False
Definition: situation causing a lawsuit
Definition: Unreasonable delay in pursuing a legal remedy. - ....ANSWER ...-
a) Laches
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, What is the significance of "Consecutive Sentences" in legal proceedings? -
....ANSWER ...-b) Two or more sentences served one after the other
A dismissal with prejudice means the case can be brought again. -
....ANSWER ...-b)False
The plaintiff may dismiss the action or any cause of action or a party to the action
once the trial starts. The dismissal would be with prejudice meaning the plaintiff is
barred from ever refiling the same claim again.
A docket number is assigned to a case when it is filed with the court. -
....ANSWER ...-a) True
Definition: Agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in
exchange for a lenient sentence. - ....ANSWER ...-a) Plea Bargain
Impeached testimony is contradicted with sufficient proof to affect a witness's
credibility. - ....ANSWER ...-a) True
What does "Subpoena" mean in legal terms? - ....ANSWER ...-b) Writ
requiring a person to attend a court proceeding as a witness
Calendar in legal terms refers to a court schedule. - ....ANSWER ...-a) True
Term: Arbitration
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ANSWERS
Definition: Writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or
into court. - ....ANSWER ...-b) Habeas Corpus
Term: Mitigating Circumstances
Definition: Considerations which increase a sentence imposed. -
....ANSWER ...-b) False
Definition: considerations which decrease a sentence imposed
What is an "Allocution" in legal terms? - ....ANSWER ...-b) Formal
statement by a convicted defendant on sentencing
Definition: Civil wrong that causes harm, giving the injured party the right to sue. -
....ANSWER ...-c) Tort
What does "Quiet Title" mean in legal proceedings? - ....ANSWER ...-a)
Removal of a claim or lien
Term: Amendment
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,Definition: A change or correction. - ....ANSWER ...-True
Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution involving mediation by an impartial
third party. - ....ANSWER ...-False
Definition: dispute mediation by impartial 3rd party
Definition: Legal action to recover possession of personal property. -
....ANSWER ...-a) Replevin
Term: Bench Conference
Definition: Authority to find and bring into court someone who has failed to
appear. - ....ANSWER ...-b) False
Definition: a discussion between attorneys and the judge outside the hearing of
courtroom
What is the "Code Of Federal Regulations" in the legal context? -
....ANSWER ...-b) Federal regulatory agency rules and regulations
Definition: Adherence to precedent in court decisions. - ....ANSWER ...-a)
Stare Decisis
A bench warrant is issued when a judge wants to commend a witness for their
testimony. - ....ANSWER ...-b) False
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,Definition: authority to find and to bring into court someone who has failed to
appear
Term: Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Definition: The standard for winning a civil matter. - ....ANSWER ...-b)
False
Definition: standard for conviction in a criminal trial
Definition: Contract that prohibits one party from disclosing certain information. -
....ANSWER ...-b) Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)
Term: Preponderance Of Evidence
Definition: The standard for conviction in a criminal trial. - ....ANSWER ...-
b)False
Definition: standard for winning a civil matter
Cause of action refers to considerations that decrease a sentence imposed. -
....ANSWER ...-b)False
Definition: situation causing a lawsuit
Definition: Unreasonable delay in pursuing a legal remedy. - ....ANSWER ...-
a) Laches
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, What is the significance of "Consecutive Sentences" in legal proceedings? -
....ANSWER ...-b) Two or more sentences served one after the other
A dismissal with prejudice means the case can be brought again. -
....ANSWER ...-b)False
The plaintiff may dismiss the action or any cause of action or a party to the action
once the trial starts. The dismissal would be with prejudice meaning the plaintiff is
barred from ever refiling the same claim again.
A docket number is assigned to a case when it is filed with the court. -
....ANSWER ...-a) True
Definition: Agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in
exchange for a lenient sentence. - ....ANSWER ...-a) Plea Bargain
Impeached testimony is contradicted with sufficient proof to affect a witness's
credibility. - ....ANSWER ...-a) True
What does "Subpoena" mean in legal terms? - ....ANSWER ...-b) Writ
requiring a person to attend a court proceeding as a witness
Calendar in legal terms refers to a court schedule. - ....ANSWER ...-a) True
Term: Arbitration
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