Deck 17: Electronic Trial Presentation

Question 1

A videotape or electronic recording of a deposition can be used in trial as cost-effective method of presenting ________,who for reasons of health or distance would not otherwise be available to testify personally at a trial. a clients,or for the judge
B expert witnesses,or for witnesses
C clients,or for jurors
D clients,or for the witnesses

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In Sanction,a smaller version of an image created by the program for organizing is a called a _______ view. a thumbnail
B miniature
C condensed
D reduced

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In Sanction,exhibits in the ________ can be dragged and dropped to the presentation folder. a Exhibit Column
B Document Cell
C Exhibit List
D Tree View

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Advanced presentation programs have the advantage of

A) wide acceptance in nearly every courtroom.
B) being able to use a variety of file types.
C) requiring little training or practice.
D) never requiring an outside consultant.

Question 5

In Windows Explorer,multiple files may selected using the

A) shift key
B) control key
C) escape key
D) alt key

Question 6

The Tear Out feature in Sanction allows the user to a block out sensitive information.
B place a section of information in separate file.
C delete unwanted information.
D show selected text in a larger separate window.

Question 7

In a large or complex cases,different parts of the trial presentation in Sanction can be organized into separate a hard drives
B memory sticks
C menus
D presentation folders

Question 8

The final ________ usually may be previewed on the computer or laptop screen using the dual monitor mode before being projected. a closing argument
B presentation
C witness's testimony
D voir dire

Question 9

In Sanction,the entire finished presentation is viewed using a Final Mode
B Presentation Mode
C Combined Version
D Trial Version

Question 10

In the course of a trial,the team may need to adapt or modify a presentation to changes due to a changes in a witness's testimony.
B new evidence revealed during the trial.
C objections to evidence sustained by the judge.
D all of the above

Question 11

When a video deposition is shown in Sanction,a transcript of the testimony

A) can be shown simultaneously with the video.
B) will always be inadmissible at trial.
C) can only be shown after the video is concluded.
D) is displayed prior to the start of the video

Question 12

The annotations tools in Sanction are located in the a Mark Up window.
B Insert tab.
C Image Tools tab.
D Editing menu.

Question 13

When using a trial presentation program to manage files in multiple formats, a any format can be converted by the program to single format.
B some native formats may not be supported by the program.
C all the files will maintained in their original format.
D all of the files should be kept in their native format before incorporating them in the
Presentation

Question 14

In Sanction,the labels that can be used to point out parts and features in an image are a balloons
B pointers
C callouts
D signs

Question 15

When moving files within a case presentation in Windows,it is recommended to use the ________ command.

A) Save
B) Delete
C) Save As
D) Cut

Question 16

The best way to insure against the failure of technology during trial is to

A) have a complete backup system of all files, software, and sometimes, hardware.
B) bring all necessary manuals and tutorials to trial.
C) use only new computers during trial.
D) limit the use of technology in trial presentations

Question 17

When using transcripts in a Sanction presentation, a only the ASCII format may be used.
B different formats may be used.
C only the text file may be used.
D it must be in either Word or Wordperfect format.

Question 18

The presentation equipment that may be used in a particular courtroom is determined by

A) state statute.
B) the judge.
C) the reasonable judgment of the trial team.
D) the jury's preferences.

Question 19

Ideally,when creating a presentation created with a trial presentation program,all of the data should be a contained in the internal hard drive on the computer.
B distributed among a set of flash drives,organized by data type.
C located only on a single,secure external hard drive.
D stored primarily on the internal hard drive,with additional files on a flash drive.

Question 20

In Sanction,when individual files are dragged and dropped,

A) the file is deleted from its original location.
B) the file is moved to a new location.
C) a link to the file is created in the new location.
D) copies will exist in both locations.

Question 21

Litigation presentation programs like Sanction are multifaceted trial presentation programs that offer a comprehensive approach to presenting all types of exhibits in the courtroom.

Question 22

Trial presentation programs allow different types of media -- including still photographs,text documents,video and sound clips,and computer simulations -- to be organized and displayed using a single program.

Question 23

The first step in creating a presentation is to create a new case and setup the location for saving the files and folders for the case.

Question 24

Only one presentation per case should be created in Sanction.

Question 25

Trial presentation programs allow existing files to be _____ by copying them into the program data file and making a selection for presentation.

Question 26

Presentation programs like Sanction and TrialDirector allow the legal team to assemble all of the electronically storable evidence in one program.

Question 27

Attorneys rarely bring extra copies of electronic files or even extra computers.

Question 28

A presentation may contain any of the various files loaded into Sanction..

Question 29

Effective trial presentation normally does not require the use of photographs,videos,computer simulations and other multimedia elements.

Question 30

More and more courts are allowing litigants to bring computer-based electronic display systems for use in trial.

Question 31

Early in trial preparation,the legal team should confirm that all the file formats are _____ with the chosen trial presentation programs.

Question 32

One of the disadvantages of advanced trial presentation programs is their inability to work with a variety of file types.

Question 33

Trial _____ programs allows the legal team to organize and manage the documents,depositions,photographs,and other data and then display them when needed during depositions or trial.

Question 34

Setting up a basic trial presentation does not require an understanding of Windows tools.

Question 35

The primary goal of every trial attorney is to make the best possible presentation of the case and obtain a favorable verdict.

Question 36

Trial presentation programs provide a single point of access for exhibits of different types.

Question 37

A videotaped deposition of a witness may be presented with a written ____ displayed simultaneously in a split screen.

Question 38

Office management programs are computer programs that organize and control documents,depositions,photographs and other data as exhibits for trial.

Question 39

Presentation programs like Sanction and TrialDirector allow the legal team to assemble all of the electronically storable evidence in one _____.

Question 40

Sanction has a set of tools for marking up and annotating items.

Question 41

The written version of deposition or other testimony is called a _______________.

Question 42

To create a presentation in Sanction,desired items from the exhibits listed in the ____ view may be selected.

Question 43

Steve Gates was one of the engineers who developed the Accelerex device for Electro Tech.Because he was nearly 90 years old,Kate Sandberg's team took his deposition before trial to preserve his testimony.During his testimony,he provided a vivid description of how he was inspired to develop the device.However,because of his advanced age,his testimony was often muddled and difficult to understand.The trial team also wants to highlight key statements in his testimony.What tools are available to help the team with these issues?

Question 44

Matching

Question 45

What is the advantage of using video as part of a trial presentation?

Question 46

How are individual presentations created in Sanction?

Question 47

Explain how presentation software is used in litigation.

Question 48

Many attorneys will bring a complete _______ system to trial,including extra copies of electronic files or even extra computers.

Question 49

In the Greenway Chemical case,Jack's trial team had amassed hundreds of photos,maps,graphs,videos,and document images that they intended to display for the jury over the course of a trial that was expected to last several weeks.The various images and documents were created with a variety of applications,and existed in a variety of formats.Although Jim Cassidy,Jack's paralegal,had created a "master list" of files,listing them in the sequence they were planned to be presented,these files were all scattered among many different folders on a hard drive.It was expected that this sequence would change,perhaps many times,during the course of the trial as defense objections were sustained,witnesses altered their testimony,or new ideas arose.Jack wanted to focus on his trial lawyering skills,such as cross-examining witnesses and speaking to the jury,without having to worry about organizing the exhibits.What tools are available to help with this aspect of the litigation? How can they help Jack's team?

Question 50

Comments or notes added to a document or image to aid understanding are called ________.

Question 51

Multiple files can be selected in Windows Explorer by holding down the ____ key and pointing and clicking on each desired file with the left mouse button.