Question 1

The ______________________ of evidence supports the integrity of your evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________ of evidence supports the integrity...

Question 2

Depending on your attorney's needs, you might provide only your opinion and technical expertise to him or her instead of testifying in court; this role is called a(n) _______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Depending on your attorney's needs, you might...

Question 3

Math each item with a statement below
-?Statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.

Accepted Answer

Closing arguments are the final statements made by the attorneys in a trial, summarizing the case, organizing the evidence presented, and stating the applicable laws for the judge or jury to consider before making a decision.

Question 4

Math each item with a statement below
-?This type of testimony reports opinions based on experience and facts gathered during an investigation.

Accepted Answer

Expert witnesses provide testimony that includes their opinions, which are based on their expertise, experience, and the facts they have gathered during an investigation. This distinguishes them from fact witnesses, who can only testify about what they directly observed or know.

Question 5

____ is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits.

Accepted Answer

A motion in limine is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits. It is filed by the attorneys before the trial to exclude evidence that is irrelevant, prejudicial, or otherwise inadmissible.

Question 6

Math each item with a statement below
-?The practice of opposing attorneys trying to prevent you from testifying by claiming you have discussed the case with them and, therefore, have a conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

"Conflicting out" refers to the strategy where opposing attorneys attempt to create a conflict of interest to prevent someone from testifying, by claiming that the individual has previously discussed the case with them.

Question 7

When cases go to trial, you as a forensics examiner can play one of ____ roles.

Accepted Answer

In a trial, a forensics examiner can play two roles: an expert witness or a consultant.

Question 8

Math each item with a statement below
-?This type of testimony reports only the facts (findings of an investigation); no opinion is given in court.

Accepted Answer

A fact witness provides testimony in court about what they observed or know directly, without giving any opinions or interpretations. This type of testimony is focused solely on the facts.

Question 9

Math each item with a statement below
-A formal examination in which you're questioned under oath with only the opposing parties, your attorney, and a court reporter present. There's no judge or jury. The purpose of a deposition is to give the opposing counsel a chance to preview your testimony before trial.

Accepted Answer

A deposition is a formal examination where you're questioned under oath without a judge or jury, allowing opposing counsel to preview your testimony before trial.

Question 10

Regarding a trial, the term ____ means rejecting potential jurors.

Accepted Answer

The term for rejecting potential jurors is called "strikes". Voir dire refers to the questioning of potential jurors. Rebuttal is the response to the opposing party's argument. Venireman is another term for a potential juror.

Question 11

_____________________ is a pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is a pretrial motion to exclude...

Question 12

Math each item with a statement below
-An extensive outline of your professional history that includes education, training, work, and what cases you have worked o as well as training you have conducted, publications you have contributed to, and professional associations and awards.

Accepted Answer

A curriculum vitae (CV) is a comprehensive document that outlines an individual's professional history, including their education, training, work experience, cases they have worked on, training they have conducted, publications they have contributed to, and any professional associations and awards they have received.

Question 13

Math each item with a statement below
-In this qualification phase of testimony, your attorney asks you questions
to establish your credentials as an expert witness. The process of qualifying jurors is also called voir dire.

Accepted Answer

Voir dire is the process of qualifying jurors.

Question 14

The purpose of the _____________________ is for the opposing attorney to preview your testimony before trial.Math each item with a statement below
a.conflicting out

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of the _____________________ is for...

Question 15

A ____ differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge.

Accepted Answer

A deposition is a sworn out-of-court statement made by a witness that can be used as evidence in a trial. However, it differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge present during a deposition.

Question 16

Math each item with a statement below
-?A deposition held to preserve your testimony in case of schedule conflicts or health problems; it's usually videotaped as well as recorded by a stenographer.

Accepted Answer

A testimony preservation deposition is specifically held to preserve a witness's testimony when there might be concerns about their availability at trial due to scheduling conflicts or health issues. It is often videotaped and recorded by a stenographer to ensure the testimony is accurately captured and can be used in court if the witness cannot attend in person.

Question 17

Math each item with a statement below
-A pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.

Accepted Answer

A motion in limine is a pretrial motion filed by a party requesting that the court prohibit the other side from presenting, or even referring to, evidence on matters said to be so highly prejudicial that no steps taken by the judge can prevent the jury from being unduly influenced.

Question 18

At a trial, _____________________ are statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At a trial, _____________________ are statements that...

Question 19

Math each item with a statement below
-?The opposing attorney sets the deposition and often conducts the equivalent of both direct and cross-examination. A discovery deposition is considered part of the discovery process.

Accepted Answer

A discovery deposition is specifically designed as part of the discovery process in legal proceedings, where the opposing attorney has the opportunity to question the deponent in a manner similar to both direct and cross-examination.

Question 20

____ from both plaintiff and defense is an optional phase of the trial. Generally, it's allowed to cover an issue raised during cross-examination.

Accepted Answer

Rebuttal is the optional phase of the trial where both plaintiff and defense are allowed to bring forward evidence to counter the evidence presented by the opposing party. It generally covers an issue raised during cross-examination.

Quiz 15: Expert Testimony in High Tech Investigations

The ______________________ of evidence supports the integrity of your evidence.

Depending on your attorney's needs, you might provide only your opinion and technical expertise to him or her instead of testifying in court; this role is called a(n) _______________________.

Math each item with a statement below -?Statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.

Math each item with a statement below -?This type of testimony reports opinions based on experience and facts gathered during an investigation.

____ is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits.

Math each item with a statement below -?The practice of opposing attorneys trying to prevent you from testifying by claiming you have discussed the case with them and, therefore, have a conflict of interest.

When cases go to trial, you as a forensics examiner can play one of ____ roles.

Math each item with a statement below -?This type of testimony reports only the facts (findings of an investigation) ; no opinion is given in court.

Regarding a trial, the term ____ means rejecting potential jurors.

_____________________ is a pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.

Math each item with a statement below -An extensive outline of your professional history that includes education, training, work, and what cases you have worked o as well as training you have conducted, publications you have contributed to, and professional associations and awards.

Math each item with a statement below -In this qualification phase of testimony, your attorney asks you questions to establish your credentials as an expert witness. The process of qualifying jurors is also called voir dire.

The purpose of the _____________________ is for the opposing attorney to preview your testimony before trial.Math each item with a statement below a.conflicting out

A ____ differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge.

Math each item with a statement below -?A deposition held to preserve your testimony in case of schedule conflicts or health problems; it's usually videotaped as well as recorded by a stenographer.

Math each item with a statement below -A pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.

At a trial, _____________________ are statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.

Math each item with a statement below -?The opposing attorney sets the deposition and often conducts the equivalent of both direct and cross-examination. A discovery deposition is considered part of the discovery process.

____ from both plaintiff and defense is an optional phase of the trial. Generally, it's allowed to cover an issue raised during cross-examination.