LJU4804 Practice Exam Pack – 2025
Edition
Law of Evidence | Expanded Exam Preparation Pack
Table of Contents
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (50)
Section B – Short Answer Questions (20)
Section C – Essay Questions (5)
Answer Key – Multiple Choice
Model Answers – Short Answer & Essay
Thank You Page
,Section A – Multiple Choice Questions
1. Q1. Which of the following best explains the burden of proof in criminal trials?
A) The accused must prove their innocence.
B) The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) Both parties share the burden equally.
D) The judge decides without proof.
Answer: B – The prosecution always carries the burden and must
prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. Q2. Which type of evidence is typically inadmissible unless exceptions apply?
A) Direct evidence
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Documentary evidence
D) Real evidence
Answer: B – Hearsay is excluded due to reliability concerns, but
exceptions such as dying declarations exist.
3. Q3. What is the standard of proof in civil trials?
A) Beyond reasonable doubt
B) Balance of probabilities
C) Clear and convincing evidence
D) Substantial certainty
Answer: B – Civil trials require proof on the balance of probabilities,
a lower standard than criminal cases.
4. Q4. Which of the following best explains the burden of proof in criminal trials?
A) The accused must prove their innocence.
B) The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) Both parties share the burden equally.
D) The judge decides without proof.
, Answer: B – The prosecution always carries the burden and must
prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
5. Q5. Which type of evidence is typically inadmissible unless exceptions apply?
A) Direct evidence
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Documentary evidence
D) Real evidence
Answer: B – Hearsay is excluded due to reliability concerns, but
exceptions such as dying declarations exist.
6. Q6. What is the standard of proof in civil trials?
A) Beyond reasonable doubt
B) Balance of probabilities
C) Clear and convincing evidence
D) Substantial certainty
Answer: B – Civil trials require proof on the balance of probabilities,
a lower standard than criminal cases.
7. Q7. Which of the following best explains the burden of proof in criminal trials?
A) The accused must prove their innocence.
B) The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) Both parties share the burden equally.
D) The judge decides without proof.
Answer: B – The prosecution always carries the burden and must
prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
8. Q8. Which type of evidence is typically inadmissible unless exceptions apply?
A) Direct evidence
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Documentary evidence
Edition
Law of Evidence | Expanded Exam Preparation Pack
Table of Contents
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (50)
Section B – Short Answer Questions (20)
Section C – Essay Questions (5)
Answer Key – Multiple Choice
Model Answers – Short Answer & Essay
Thank You Page
,Section A – Multiple Choice Questions
1. Q1. Which of the following best explains the burden of proof in criminal trials?
A) The accused must prove their innocence.
B) The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) Both parties share the burden equally.
D) The judge decides without proof.
Answer: B – The prosecution always carries the burden and must
prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. Q2. Which type of evidence is typically inadmissible unless exceptions apply?
A) Direct evidence
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Documentary evidence
D) Real evidence
Answer: B – Hearsay is excluded due to reliability concerns, but
exceptions such as dying declarations exist.
3. Q3. What is the standard of proof in civil trials?
A) Beyond reasonable doubt
B) Balance of probabilities
C) Clear and convincing evidence
D) Substantial certainty
Answer: B – Civil trials require proof on the balance of probabilities,
a lower standard than criminal cases.
4. Q4. Which of the following best explains the burden of proof in criminal trials?
A) The accused must prove their innocence.
B) The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) Both parties share the burden equally.
D) The judge decides without proof.
, Answer: B – The prosecution always carries the burden and must
prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
5. Q5. Which type of evidence is typically inadmissible unless exceptions apply?
A) Direct evidence
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Documentary evidence
D) Real evidence
Answer: B – Hearsay is excluded due to reliability concerns, but
exceptions such as dying declarations exist.
6. Q6. What is the standard of proof in civil trials?
A) Beyond reasonable doubt
B) Balance of probabilities
C) Clear and convincing evidence
D) Substantial certainty
Answer: B – Civil trials require proof on the balance of probabilities,
a lower standard than criminal cases.
7. Q7. Which of the following best explains the burden of proof in criminal trials?
A) The accused must prove their innocence.
B) The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) Both parties share the burden equally.
D) The judge decides without proof.
Answer: B – The prosecution always carries the burden and must
prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
8. Q8. Which type of evidence is typically inadmissible unless exceptions apply?
A) Direct evidence
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Documentary evidence
