Question 1

Your goal when conducting any online research is to find

Accepted Answer

When conducting online research, the goal is to find information that is accurate, up-to-date, and in a timely manner, making all of these choices correct.

Question 2

Which of the following could not be found using Fastcase?

Accepted Answer

A federal appeals court decision from 1900 is not available on Fastcase.

Question 3

Free services that allow users to run basic key-word searches on state and federal case law, and also to search a limited number of law reviews and journals, include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Google Scholar allows users to run basic keyword searches on state and federal case law, as well as search a limited number of law reviews and journals for free.

Question 4

Which of the following could be found using Fastcase?

Accepted Answer

Fastcase is a comprehensive legal research database that includes access to a wide range of legal documents, including Supreme Court decisions and federal district court decisions from various years. Therefore, it would include decisions from 1967, 1950, and 1998.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding source material that is located in a distant library?

Accepted Answer

Interlibrary loan services allow for the arrangement of materials to be delivered either to a local library or directly to an individual, making both options A and B correct.

Question 6

A key feature of Fastcase is___________ , which looks to see if a case is still good law and provides links to relevant cases.

Accepted Answer

Authority Check is the feature of Fastcase that looks to see if a case is still good law and provides links to relevant cases. Shepard's is associated with LexisNexis, and KeyCite is associated with Westlaw. Fact Check does not pertain to a legal case citation verification tool.

Question 7

An alternative online program that allows subscribers access to its specialized databases of secondary sources is called

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The answer of An alternative online program that allows subscribers...

Question 8

Casemaker is provided by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Casemaker is a legal research system which is often provided as a benefit to members of state bar associations.

Question 9

Loislaw is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Loislaw is known for being an online legal research website that provides subscribers access to specialized databases of secondary sources.

Question 10

A(n) ________is a helpful way to discover the extent of resources available online.

Accepted Answer

An online public library catalog allows users to explore a wide range of resources available online, including books, journals, and other materials, without the need to physically visit a library.

Question 11

___________is a low-cost service that includes Supreme Court and U.S. court of appeals cases and current federal district court cases, as well as state appellate court cases and cases of some specialized courts.

Accepted Answer

VersusLaw is known for being a low-cost legal research service that provides access to a range of court cases, including Supreme Court, U.S. court of appeals, current federal district court cases, state appellate court cases, and some specialized courts.

Question 12

Links to federal offices and agencies can be found at which of the following?

Accepted Answer

USA.gov is the official web portal for the United States federal government, designed to improve the public's interaction with the U.S. government by providing an easy-to-search, comprehensive website that connects individuals to information and services across the federal government.

Question 13

An alternative online program that provides Authority Check, which looks to see if a case is still good law and provides links to relevant cases, is called

Accepted Answer

Fastcase is an online legal research service that provides Authority Check, which helps determine if a case is still good law and provides links to relevant cases.

Question 14

Which of the following is a tip for paralegals performing medical research online?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct because becoming familiar with medical terminology, searching appropriate medical categories, and ensuring information is from reputable websites are all essential tips for paralegals performing medical research online.

Question 15

When conducting online research, it is important to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

When conducting online research, it's crucial to plan your research in advance to ensure efficiency, analyze the facts and identify the issues to maintain focus and relevance, and narrow the scope of your research to avoid being overwhelmed by too much information. Therefore, all of these choices are correct practices for effective online research.

Question 16

When using Google Scholar, it is important to remember to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using Google Scholar, it is important...

Question 17

USA.gov provides which of the following?

Accepted Answer

USA.gov serves as a directory and information resource, providing links to federal offices and agencies, among other services. It does not specifically list all federal salaries, all federal jobs available for paralegals, or links to websites for paralegals exclusively.

Question 18

To zero in on specific data within a potentially useful website, a paralegal can use

Accepted Answer

All of these methods are effective for a paralegal to locate specific data within a website. Using the site's links, an internal search engine, or the browser's "find" tool can each help narrow down the information being sought.

Question 19

An alternative online program (like Fastcase) that is working its way into more common use by lawyers through its ties to state bar associations, which allow their members to use it as a part of their bar membership, is called

Accepted Answer

Casemaker is an online legal research tool that has been increasingly adopted by lawyers, partly due to its integration with state bar associations which often provide it as a benefit of membership.

Question 20

State bar associations provide their members with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

State bar associations often provide their members with access to legal research tools like Casemaker, which is a common benefit offered to members.

Quiz 8: Online Legal Research