Question 1

Duplicates of digital documents may be deleted in electronic discovery but may not be redacted for privileged information and attorney work product.

Accepted Answer

In electronic discovery, duplicates of digital documents can be deleted to streamline the review process, but documents containing privileged information or attorney work product can be redacted to protect sensitive information before being produced to the opposing party.

Question 2

Metadata is not visible to anyone other than the document creator and need not be removed from a document .

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. Metadata can be visible to others if the document is shared or if it contains sensitive information such as location data or author information that the creator wishes to keep private. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove metadata to protect privacy or ensure that confidential information is not inadvertently shared. Metadata can contain sensitive information such as document properties, comments, author information, and revision histories. It is important to remove metadata before sharing or publishing a document to prevent unintentional disclosure of sensitive information.

Question 3

A company that executes its routine destruction of electronically stored information may use this policy as a reason for unavailability of electronically stored data.It may be a defense to sanctions for destruction of records.

Accepted Answer

If a company has a standard policy for routine destruction of electronically stored information and the data in question was destroyed in accordance with that policy, it can be used as a reason (but not a guarantee) for the unavailability of that data. It may also serve as a defense against sanctions for the destruction of records. However, this does not mean that the company is automatically protected from legal consequences, as there are still certain considerations and legal requirements that must be met. If a company has a routine destruction policy in place and follows it properly, it can use it as a defense for not having certain electronically stored data. However, it should be noted that there are certain legal requirements and limitations for the destruction of records, and failure to comply with these can result in sanctions or legal consequences.

Question 4

Document management software aids in the naming, organization and storage of the numerous electronic documents created in a law practice for use in current and subsequent cases.

Accepted Answer

Document management software is designed to help with the organization and storage of electronic documents, including those used in a law practice. It can also assist with naming and categorizing documents for easy access and retrieval. Document management software is designed to help with organization and storage of electronic documents, including those created in a law practice. It can aid in naming and sorting documents for easy retrieval and use in current and future cases.

Question 5

Although certification of the transcript is required, real-time court reporting allows immediate visual display of transcripts.

Accepted Answer

Real-time court reporting can display the transcript immediately as it is being typed, without the need for certification. Real-time court reporting technology allows for the immediate display of transcripts on a computer screen, which can be useful for judges, attorneys, and other parties during a legal proceeding. However, certification may still be required for the official transcript record.

Question 6

Security procedures in the use of technology include&#10;A)Encryption.&#10;B)Passwords.&#10;C)Secure firewalls.&#10;D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above procedures, encryption, passwords, and secure firewalls, are essential for ensuring security in the use of technology. Encryption protects data by making it unreadable to unauthorized users, passwords prevent unauthorized access to devices or accounts, and secure firewalls protect networks and devices from outside threats. Using all three of these procedures together can greatly increase the overall security of technology use. Security procedures in the use of technology include encryption to protect data, passwords to limit access to authorized users, and secure firewalls to block unauthorized access to a network. All three are important measures that can be taken to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 7

Database management software such as Microsoft's Access creates records in a database that can be sorted, searched, filtered and reported.

Accepted Answer

Database management software like Microsoft's Access allows users to create records that can be sorted, searched, filtered and reported, among other functions. Database management software such as Microsoft's Access allows users to create records, sort and filter data, and generate reports based on the information stored in the database.

Question 8

Spoliation rules apply to a duty to preserve electronically stored information when litigation is anticipated as well as once it commences.

Accepted Answer

Spoliation rules apply to the duty to preserve electronically stored information both before and after litigation commences. Failure to preserve relevant ESI can result in severe consequences, including sanctions, adverse inferences, and even the dismissal of a case. Spoliation rules require a duty to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) when litigation is anticipated or reasonably foreseeable. This duty continues once litigation commences. Failure to preserve ESI can result in sanctions and adverse inference jury instructions.

Question 9

Litigation support software is used mainly to handle contacts, calendars, conflicts of interest checks, and other practice management tools.

Accepted Answer

Litigation support software is primarily used for managing and organizing evidence, documents, and case-related information. It may also include case management tools, but its primary purpose is to assist with the litigation process rather than general practice management. Litigation support software is primarily used to manage electronic documents, organize case information, and assist with trial preparation and presentation. It may also have some practice management tools, but those are not its main functions.

Question 10

Electronic legal research includes&#10;A)Internet-based research.&#10;B)Westlaw.&#10;C)Lexis.&#10;D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All three options (internet-based research, Westlaw, and Lexis) are common forms of electronic legal research. Each platform provides access to legal cases, statutes, regulations, and other legal content. Electronic legal research includes both Internet-based research and subscription-based services such as Westlaw and Lexis. Thus, the correct answer is D, All of the above.

Question 11

Electronically stored information must not be included in a discovery requests.

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Question 12

Electronic filings procedures requires that pleadings can be modified by others appearing in the case.

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Question 13

Which of the following is used to file pleadings and view filed documents in federal cases ?&#10;A)Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)&#10;B)Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF)&#10;C)E-Courts&#10;D)All of the above.

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Question 14

Which of the following is included in a suite of software application such as Microsoft Office?&#10;A)Word-processing software.&#10;B)Spreadsheet software.&#10;C)Presentation graphics software.&#10;D)All of the above are included in generic software suites.

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Deck 3: Technology in the Law Office and the Courts