ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
__________ is a court approved method of delivering a court document to an uncooperative
defendant. (14)
Select one:
a. Affidavit
b. Affidavit of Service
c. Alias Citation
d. Alternate Service - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Alternate Service
The county courts shall have ________ in criminal cases of which justice courts and other
inferior courts have original jurisdiction. (14)
Select one:
a. Exclusive original jurisdiction
b. Appellate Jurisdiction
c. Criminal jurisdiction
d. Review jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Appellate Jurisdiction
Liability for Refusal or Neglect in Performance of Official Duties-7.001 TCPRC(b) states: The
officer may not be punished for contempt of court for neglect or refusal in the performance of his
duties. (14)
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
, Civil law regulates the conduct of individuals through __________. (14)
Select one:
a. injunctions and the award of money damages.
b. threats of fine or imprisonment.
c. mandatory community service.
d. appropriate negotiations between the district attorney and the defendants. - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. injunctions and the award of money damages.
If a judge rules the lockout was illegal the court may issue a Writ of Reentry directing the
landlord to let the tenant back in. If the landlord fails to obey the order he may be held in
contempt of court and the Sheriff or Constable may use __________ to put the tenant back into
the rental. (14)
Select one:
a. reasonable efforts
b. reasonble force
c. necessary force
d. all means necessary - CORRECT ANSWER - b. reasonble force
The seizure of persons or property so that they will come under the custody and control of the
court; the process occurs by virtue of a writ, summons or other judicial order. This is the
meaning of _________. (14)
Select one:
a. Rules of Civil Procedure
b. Pleadings
c. Default Judgment
d. Attachment - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Attachment