Paralegal Program Quizzes – Questions/Answers
Chapter 1:
Traditionally, what is the employment status of a paralegal? ✔️Ans - an
employee
When an independent contractor does work for an attorney, the
independent contractor controls ✔️Ans - The manner and methods of
performing the work
Which organization is the predominant leader in the paralegal industry?
✔️Ans - NALA
What is the best description of overhead expenses? ✔️Ans - Not
recoverable from a client
Continuing legal education (CLE) is _______ required for paralegal
certification. ✔️Ans - Further training
Paralegal fees will be denied for ________ tasks performed by a paralegal
✔️Ans - Clerical
Chapter 2:
The job market for paralegals fluctuates with market cycles and ✔️Ans -
rarely decreases
What law firms are most likely to seek paralegal employees? ✔️Ans - All
choices
Which of the following is not a typical specialty for paralegal employment
✔️Ans - Copyrights
When should candidates begin looking for a paralegal job? ✔️Ans - Now
A resume that lists your work history beginning with the most recent
position is a ✔️Ans - Chronological resume
Chapter 3:
, Which of the following is a factor affecting job satisfaction? ✔️Ans - 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? ✔️Ans - 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 ✔️Ans - 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 ✔️Ans - Accepting criticism without becoming
defensive
An employer must actively combat sexual harassment by ✔️Ans - 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 ✔️Ans - Networking within the paralegal community
Chapter 4:
Which of the following would be considered the appropriate legal
information under the role of a paralegal? ✔️Ans - 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?
✔️Ans - 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
Chapter 1:
Traditionally, what is the employment status of a paralegal? ✔️Ans - an
employee
When an independent contractor does work for an attorney, the
independent contractor controls ✔️Ans - The manner and methods of
performing the work
Which organization is the predominant leader in the paralegal industry?
✔️Ans - NALA
What is the best description of overhead expenses? ✔️Ans - Not
recoverable from a client
Continuing legal education (CLE) is _______ required for paralegal
certification. ✔️Ans - Further training
Paralegal fees will be denied for ________ tasks performed by a paralegal
✔️Ans - Clerical
Chapter 2:
The job market for paralegals fluctuates with market cycles and ✔️Ans -
rarely decreases
What law firms are most likely to seek paralegal employees? ✔️Ans - All
choices
Which of the following is not a typical specialty for paralegal employment
✔️Ans - Copyrights
When should candidates begin looking for a paralegal job? ✔️Ans - Now
A resume that lists your work history beginning with the most recent
position is a ✔️Ans - Chronological resume
Chapter 3:
, Which of the following is a factor affecting job satisfaction? ✔️Ans - 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? ✔️Ans - 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 ✔️Ans - 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 ✔️Ans - Accepting criticism without becoming
defensive
An employer must actively combat sexual harassment by ✔️Ans - 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 ✔️Ans - Networking within the paralegal community
Chapter 4:
Which of the following would be considered the appropriate legal
information under the role of a paralegal? ✔️Ans - 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?
✔️Ans - 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
