PARALEGAL PROGRAM QUIZZES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Chapter 1:
Traditionally, what is the employment status of a paralegal? - Answers -an employee
When an independent contractor does work for an attorney, the independent contractor
controls - Answers -The manner and methods of performing the work
Which organization is the predominant leader in the paralegal industry? - Answers -
NALA
What is the best description of overhead expenses? - Answers -Not recoverable from a
client
Continuing legal education (CLE) is _______ required for paralegal certification. -
Answers -Further training
Paralegal fees will be denied for ________ tasks performed by a paralegal - Answers -
Clerical
Chapter 2:
The job market for paralegals fluctuates with market cycles and - Answers -rarely
decreases
What law firms are most likely to seek paralegal employees? - Answers -All choices
Which of the following is not a typical specialty for paralegal employment - Answers -
Copyrights
When should candidates begin looking for a paralegal job? - Answers -Now
A resume that lists your work history beginning with the most recent position is a -
Answers -Chronological resume
Chapter 3:
Which of the following is a factor affecting job satisfaction? - Answers -All choices
- salary
- being recognized as a professional
- clear lines of authority
Which of the following are common problems that lead to miscommunication regarding
an assigned task? - Answers -All choices
, - being embarrassed to ask for clarification
- being distracted by "multi tasking"
- personality issues
One of the best ways to deal with miscommunication in the workplace environment is -
Answers -Initiate change and attempt to resolve conflicts by managing your anger and
valuing the opinions of others
One of the biggest hurdles for most new paralegals to overcome in the evaluation
process is - Answers -Accepting criticism without becoming defensive
An employer must actively combat sexual harassment by - Answers -All choices
- distributing a written policy in the office
- informing employees of their rights
- investigating all accusations
A characteristic important in gaining promotions and advancing your career is - Answers
-Networking within the paralegal community
Chapter 4:
Which of the following would be considered the appropriate legal information under the
role of a paralegal? - Answers -Informing a client that a plea has been received from the
District Attorney's Office.
Which of the following would be considered providing legal information? - Answers -All
choices
- Informing the client of the deadline to respond to a lawsuit
- Telling a client about a website with legal explanations that could help a client decide
on a particular issue
-Defining the "statute of frauds" for a client
A process by which a non-governmental agency or association grants recognition to an
individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or
association is - Answers -Certification
In order for paralegals to be paid for overtime, - Answers -It must be determined if the
employee is engaged in the production work of the employer
Which of the following is not related to malpractice insurance limitations? - Answers -
Attorney advertising
Chapter 8:When a client hires a law firm, the client will - Answers -Sign a retainer (this is
the time they become represented by an attorney)
The initial contact with the client is critical because - Answers -All choices;
-It should make the client feel as if this case is important
-It should establish a warm, trusting, professional, and goal-oriented relationship
ANSWERS
Chapter 1:
Traditionally, what is the employment status of a paralegal? - Answers -an employee
When an independent contractor does work for an attorney, the independent contractor
controls - Answers -The manner and methods of performing the work
Which organization is the predominant leader in the paralegal industry? - Answers -
NALA
What is the best description of overhead expenses? - Answers -Not recoverable from a
client
Continuing legal education (CLE) is _______ required for paralegal certification. -
Answers -Further training
Paralegal fees will be denied for ________ tasks performed by a paralegal - Answers -
Clerical
Chapter 2:
The job market for paralegals fluctuates with market cycles and - Answers -rarely
decreases
What law firms are most likely to seek paralegal employees? - Answers -All choices
Which of the following is not a typical specialty for paralegal employment - Answers -
Copyrights
When should candidates begin looking for a paralegal job? - Answers -Now
A resume that lists your work history beginning with the most recent position is a -
Answers -Chronological resume
Chapter 3:
Which of the following is a factor affecting job satisfaction? - Answers -All choices
- salary
- being recognized as a professional
- clear lines of authority
Which of the following are common problems that lead to miscommunication regarding
an assigned task? - Answers -All choices
, - being embarrassed to ask for clarification
- being distracted by "multi tasking"
- personality issues
One of the best ways to deal with miscommunication in the workplace environment is -
Answers -Initiate change and attempt to resolve conflicts by managing your anger and
valuing the opinions of others
One of the biggest hurdles for most new paralegals to overcome in the evaluation
process is - Answers -Accepting criticism without becoming defensive
An employer must actively combat sexual harassment by - Answers -All choices
- distributing a written policy in the office
- informing employees of their rights
- investigating all accusations
A characteristic important in gaining promotions and advancing your career is - Answers
-Networking within the paralegal community
Chapter 4:
Which of the following would be considered the appropriate legal information under the
role of a paralegal? - Answers -Informing a client that a plea has been received from the
District Attorney's Office.
Which of the following would be considered providing legal information? - Answers -All
choices
- Informing the client of the deadline to respond to a lawsuit
- Telling a client about a website with legal explanations that could help a client decide
on a particular issue
-Defining the "statute of frauds" for a client
A process by which a non-governmental agency or association grants recognition to an
individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or
association is - Answers -Certification
In order for paralegals to be paid for overtime, - Answers -It must be determined if the
employee is engaged in the production work of the employer
Which of the following is not related to malpractice insurance limitations? - Answers -
Attorney advertising
Chapter 8:When a client hires a law firm, the client will - Answers -Sign a retainer (this is
the time they become represented by an attorney)
The initial contact with the client is critical because - Answers -All choices;
-It should make the client feel as if this case is important
-It should establish a warm, trusting, professional, and goal-oriented relationship
