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Being able to incorporate the log files and reports tools generate into your written
reports is a major advantage of automated forensics tools in report writing. True or
False? - Answers - ✔✔ True
When writing a report, what's the most important aspect of formatting? - Answers - ✔✔
Consistency
Which of the following is the standard format for reports filed electronically in U.S.
federal courts and most state courts? - Answers - ✔✔ PDF
Automated tools help you collect and report evidence, but you're responsible for doing
which of the following? - Answers - ✔✔ Explaining the significance of the evidence
If you were a lay witness at a previous trial, you shouldn't list that case in your written
report. True or False? - Answers - ✔✔ True
Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential numbering system in
report writing is true? - Answers - ✔✔ It doesn't indicate the relative importance of
information
For what purpose have hypothetical questions traditionally been used in litigation? -
Answers - ✔✔ To frame the factual context of rendering an expert witness's opinion
Spoliation means destroying a report before the final resolution of a case called. True or
False? - Answers - ✔✔ True
Which of the following is an example of a written report? - Answers - ✔✔ An affidavit
Figures not used in the body of the report can't be included in report appendixes. True
or False? - Answers - ✔✔ False
Which of the following rules or laws requires an expert to prepare and submit a report? -
Answers - ✔✔ FRCP 26
An expert witness can give an opinion in which of the following situations? - Answers -
✔✔ -The opinion, inferences, or conclusions depend on special knowledge, skills, or
training not within the ordinary experience of laypeople.
-The witness is shown to be qualified as a true expert in the field.
, -The witness testifies to a reasonable degree of certainty (probability) about his or her
opinion, inference, or conclusion.
At trial as a fact or expert witness, what must you always remember about your
testimony? - Answers - ✔✔ Your duty is to report your technical or scientific findings or
render an honest opinion.
Before testifying, you should do which of the following? - Answers - ✔✔ Create an
examination plan with your retaining attorney.
Make sure you've been paid for your services and the estimated fee for the deposition
or trial.
Voir dire is the process of qualifying a witness as an expert. True or False? - Answers -
✔✔ True
The most reliable way to ensure that jurors recall testimony is to do which of the
following? - Answers - ✔✔ Present evidence combining oral testimony and graphics
that support the testimony.
What should you do if you realize you have made a mistake or misstatement during a
deposition? - Answers - ✔✔ If the deposition is still in session, refer back to the error
and correct it.
If the deposition is over, make the correction on the corrections page of the copy
provided for your signature.
If you're giving an answer that you think your attorney should follow up on, what should
you do? - Answers - ✔✔ Use an agreed-on expression to alert the attorney to follow up
on the question
What is a motion in limine? - Answers - ✔✔ A pretrial motion for the purpose of
excluding certain evidence
Your curriculum vitae is which of the following? - Answers - ✔✔ A generally required
document to be made available before your testimony.
A detailed record of your experience, education, and training.
A necessary tool to be an expert witness.
When using graphics while testifying, which of the following guidelines applies? -
Answers - ✔✔ Practice using charts for courtroom testimony.
Make sure the jury can see your graphics.
Your exhibits must be clear and easy to understand.
You should include work experience, training you provided or contributed to, and
professional awards or recognitions in your CV. True or False? - Answers - ✔✔ True