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AAERT CDR PRACTICE EXAM 210+ Questions with Answers
& Detailed Rationales UPDATED.
SECTION 1: LEGAL TERMINOLOGY & PROCEDURES
Questions 1–50
1. The term "voir dire" refers to:
A. A jury's final verdict
B. The questioning of a witness to determine competency or
bias
C. The closing argument
D. A motion to dismiss
Answer: B
Rationale: Voir dire is the preliminary examination of a witness
or juror to determine qualifications, bias, or competency.
2. In a deposition, the witness is placed under:
A. Arrest
B. Oath or affirmation
C. Contempt
D. Subpoena duces tecum
Answer: B
Rationale: The witness must be sworn or affirmed before
testifying.
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3. A "subpoena duces tecum" requires a person to:
A. Appear and testify only
B. Produce documents or evidence and appear
C. Pay court fees
D. Serve as an interpreter
Answer: B
Rationale: Subpoena duces tecum compels production of
documents/evidence along with appearance.
4. The party who initiates a lawsuit is called the:
A. Defendant
B. Respondent
C. Plaintiff
D. Movant
Answer: C
Rationale: The plaintiff files the complaint; defendant is the
party sued.
5. "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the standard of proof in:
A. Civil cases
B. Criminal cases
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C. Administrative hearings
D. Depositions
Answer: B
Rationale: Criminal cases require proof beyond a reasonable
doubt; civil use preponderance.
6. A "tort" is a:
A. Criminal offense
B. Civil wrong causing harm
C. Contract dispute
D. Traffic violation
Answer: B
Rationale: A tort is a civil wrong (negligence, defamation, etc.)
causing injury.
7. The "discovery phase" includes:
A. Trial only
B. Depositions, interrogatories, requests for production
C. Jury selection
D. Sentencing
Answer: B
Rationale: Discovery is pre-trial fact-finding; depositions are a
key component.
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8. A "motion in limine" is:
A. A request for a new trial
B. A pre-trial motion to exclude evidence
C. A motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction
D. A request for summary judgment
Answer: B
Rationale: Motion in limine seeks to exclude certain evidence
before trial.
9. "Hearsay" is generally:
A. Admissible in all cases
B. An out-of-court statement offered for the truth of the matter
asserted
C. A sworn statement
D. Expert testimony
Answer: B
Rationale: Hearsay is out-of-court statement offered to prove
truth; generally inadmissible with exceptions.
10. The "burden of proof" in a civil case is:
A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
B. Clear and convincing evidence
AAERT CDR PRACTICE EXAM 210+ Questions with Answers
& Detailed Rationales UPDATED.
SECTION 1: LEGAL TERMINOLOGY & PROCEDURES
Questions 1–50
1. The term "voir dire" refers to:
A. A jury's final verdict
B. The questioning of a witness to determine competency or
bias
C. The closing argument
D. A motion to dismiss
Answer: B
Rationale: Voir dire is the preliminary examination of a witness
or juror to determine qualifications, bias, or competency.
2. In a deposition, the witness is placed under:
A. Arrest
B. Oath or affirmation
C. Contempt
D. Subpoena duces tecum
Answer: B
Rationale: The witness must be sworn or affirmed before
testifying.
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3. A "subpoena duces tecum" requires a person to:
A. Appear and testify only
B. Produce documents or evidence and appear
C. Pay court fees
D. Serve as an interpreter
Answer: B
Rationale: Subpoena duces tecum compels production of
documents/evidence along with appearance.
4. The party who initiates a lawsuit is called the:
A. Defendant
B. Respondent
C. Plaintiff
D. Movant
Answer: C
Rationale: The plaintiff files the complaint; defendant is the
party sued.
5. "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the standard of proof in:
A. Civil cases
B. Criminal cases
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C. Administrative hearings
D. Depositions
Answer: B
Rationale: Criminal cases require proof beyond a reasonable
doubt; civil use preponderance.
6. A "tort" is a:
A. Criminal offense
B. Civil wrong causing harm
C. Contract dispute
D. Traffic violation
Answer: B
Rationale: A tort is a civil wrong (negligence, defamation, etc.)
causing injury.
7. The "discovery phase" includes:
A. Trial only
B. Depositions, interrogatories, requests for production
C. Jury selection
D. Sentencing
Answer: B
Rationale: Discovery is pre-trial fact-finding; depositions are a
key component.
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8. A "motion in limine" is:
A. A request for a new trial
B. A pre-trial motion to exclude evidence
C. A motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction
D. A request for summary judgment
Answer: B
Rationale: Motion in limine seeks to exclude certain evidence
before trial.
9. "Hearsay" is generally:
A. Admissible in all cases
B. An out-of-court statement offered for the truth of the matter
asserted
C. A sworn statement
D. Expert testimony
Answer: B
Rationale: Hearsay is out-of-court statement offered to prove
truth; generally inadmissible with exceptions.
10. The "burden of proof" in a civil case is:
A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
B. Clear and convincing evidence
