ACEDs Practice Questions and Correct
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A litigation support professional receives a native file production from opposing counsel and
immediately imports it into the law firm's e-discovery platform and attempts to look at the first
document. Rather than see words on a page, the litigation support professional sees windows
popping up with foreign language characters randomly displaying and scrolling down the screen.
What key step below did the litigation support professional most likely miss?
A) Performing language detection before review.
B) Scanning the native file production for viruses prior to importing.
C) Ensuring the operating system is updated before importing.
D) Conducting a load file reconciliation before review. - Answer: B
You are in charge of litigation support at your law firm. Company A, a large corporate client of the
firm, and John Smith, a member of the client's management team, have been named in a lawsuit
alleging theft of intellectual property (including computer code) and violation of a non-compete
agreement. The lawsuit stems from Smith's departure from Company B, a direct competitor of
Company A. You have been tasked with coordinating the collection of ESI from the client, Company
A.
Given the importance of the client to the firm, the highly technical issues involved, and the fact that
computer code may need to be preserved, who would be best suited to perform the collection of
ESI?
A) The IT manager at the client who is certified in Microsoft infrastructure
B) A forensic expert familiar with ESI collection in litigation
C) An expert consultant who is familiar with computer code relevant to the case
D) You, as the person in - Answer: B
A data forensic examiner is asked to perform an acquisition of a computer hard drive. In addition to
the collection, he is asked to perform the most thorough quality control (QC) of the data.
What method of QC is likely to be most thorough?
A) Verify file numbers and sizes.
B) Verify MD5 or SHA1 hash values.
C) Copy data to a working hard drive and verify that all files function as intended.
D) Verify file names, date created fields, and time created fields. - Answer: B
, During a large-scale review involving many contract attorneys performing document review, the
review center manager overseeing the document review is concerned about the potential for data
leakage. The facts and circumstances of the case are sensitive, and any leaks of documents or
information could impact a key revenue stream and embarrass the client's leadership.
Which step below is the most effective way the review center manager may reduce the risk of data
leakage?
A) Prohibit all cell phones in the review center.
B) Disable USB ports on the reviewer workstation computers.
C) Limit certain reviewers' access to only certain documents.
D) Have all reviewers sign an NDA and monitor their review activities - Answer: D
A partner at a law firm in the U.S. called his U.S.-based client's legal department in Germany to start
the legal hold process for an important new case in which ESI will need to be transferred across
international borders. The partner did not speak German and the in-house attorney in Germany
spoke and understood English, but only haltingly. The in-house attorney refused to send a
communication to potential custodians in Germany directing them to preserve ESI in connection
with the case.
What is likely to be the most productive next step the U.S.-based partner should take?
A) Engage the client's data protection officer.
B) Fly to Germany to speak to the client in person.
C) Immediately hire the best forensic team to collect the data after business hours.
D) Document that the client is uncooperative and file it away internally. - Answer: A
An e-discovery service provider has had several power outages and disruptions to business
operations and the law firm that hired them is frustrated. To vent their frustration, the law firm has
decided to withhold payment from the service provider. The law firm also made the decision to
switch to another service provider. The original service provider is now threatening to withhold
access to the law firm's data. Technically, the withheld data belongs to the client of the law firm.
What service provider contract elements should be assessed before terminating the service provider
contract?
A) Service level agreements, data return and data ownership terms.
B) Data ownership and attorney work product ownership.
C) Confidentiality and payment terms and conditions.
D) Warranties by the service provider. - Answer: A
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A litigation support professional receives a native file production from opposing counsel and
immediately imports it into the law firm's e-discovery platform and attempts to look at the first
document. Rather than see words on a page, the litigation support professional sees windows
popping up with foreign language characters randomly displaying and scrolling down the screen.
What key step below did the litigation support professional most likely miss?
A) Performing language detection before review.
B) Scanning the native file production for viruses prior to importing.
C) Ensuring the operating system is updated before importing.
D) Conducting a load file reconciliation before review. - Answer: B
You are in charge of litigation support at your law firm. Company A, a large corporate client of the
firm, and John Smith, a member of the client's management team, have been named in a lawsuit
alleging theft of intellectual property (including computer code) and violation of a non-compete
agreement. The lawsuit stems from Smith's departure from Company B, a direct competitor of
Company A. You have been tasked with coordinating the collection of ESI from the client, Company
A.
Given the importance of the client to the firm, the highly technical issues involved, and the fact that
computer code may need to be preserved, who would be best suited to perform the collection of
ESI?
A) The IT manager at the client who is certified in Microsoft infrastructure
B) A forensic expert familiar with ESI collection in litigation
C) An expert consultant who is familiar with computer code relevant to the case
D) You, as the person in - Answer: B
A data forensic examiner is asked to perform an acquisition of a computer hard drive. In addition to
the collection, he is asked to perform the most thorough quality control (QC) of the data.
What method of QC is likely to be most thorough?
A) Verify file numbers and sizes.
B) Verify MD5 or SHA1 hash values.
C) Copy data to a working hard drive and verify that all files function as intended.
D) Verify file names, date created fields, and time created fields. - Answer: B
, During a large-scale review involving many contract attorneys performing document review, the
review center manager overseeing the document review is concerned about the potential for data
leakage. The facts and circumstances of the case are sensitive, and any leaks of documents or
information could impact a key revenue stream and embarrass the client's leadership.
Which step below is the most effective way the review center manager may reduce the risk of data
leakage?
A) Prohibit all cell phones in the review center.
B) Disable USB ports on the reviewer workstation computers.
C) Limit certain reviewers' access to only certain documents.
D) Have all reviewers sign an NDA and monitor their review activities - Answer: D
A partner at a law firm in the U.S. called his U.S.-based client's legal department in Germany to start
the legal hold process for an important new case in which ESI will need to be transferred across
international borders. The partner did not speak German and the in-house attorney in Germany
spoke and understood English, but only haltingly. The in-house attorney refused to send a
communication to potential custodians in Germany directing them to preserve ESI in connection
with the case.
What is likely to be the most productive next step the U.S.-based partner should take?
A) Engage the client's data protection officer.
B) Fly to Germany to speak to the client in person.
C) Immediately hire the best forensic team to collect the data after business hours.
D) Document that the client is uncooperative and file it away internally. - Answer: A
An e-discovery service provider has had several power outages and disruptions to business
operations and the law firm that hired them is frustrated. To vent their frustration, the law firm has
decided to withhold payment from the service provider. The law firm also made the decision to
switch to another service provider. The original service provider is now threatening to withhold
access to the law firm's data. Technically, the withheld data belongs to the client of the law firm.
What service provider contract elements should be assessed before terminating the service provider
contract?
A) Service level agreements, data return and data ownership terms.
B) Data ownership and attorney work product ownership.
C) Confidentiality and payment terms and conditions.
D) Warranties by the service provider. - Answer: A
