Question 1

If records obtained by wiretap are not turned over to a judge in a reasonable amount of time,the records are
A)Still admissible
B)Sealed until the trial
C)Turned over to the subject of the wiretap or his legal representative
D)Inadmissible

Accepted Answer

Records obtained by wiretap must be turned over to a judge within a reasonable time to ensure that the privacy of individuals is protected. Failure to do so may result in the evidence being deemed inadmissible in court.

Question 2

What are laws?
A)Regulations that govern legal conduct
B)Regulations that govern the conduct of the people
C)Regulations that govern a society
D)Expectations of the people for a decent society

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,which two rules regulate the production of evidence?
A)Rules 26 and 35
B)Rules 34 and 23
C)Rules 26 and 34
D)Rules 25 and 33

Accepted Answer

Rules 26 and 34 regulate the production of evidence in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 26 deals with the disclosure of certain information relevant to the case, while Rule 34 pertains specifically to the production of documents and other tangible items. Rules 23, 25, and 33 all deal with other aspects of civil procedure.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a fundamental principle in ensuring there is no prejudicial treatment?
A)The Federal Rules of Evidence
B)Fair Use Act
C)Fair Trial Act
D)Due process of the law

Accepted Answer

Due process of the law is a fundamental principle that ensures every individual is entitled to a fair and impartial hearing, and that they are not subjected to discriminatory treatment during legal proceedings. It is a constitutional guarantee that safeguards against unjust and arbitrary treatment by the state. The Federal Rules of Evidence, Fair Use Act, and Fair Trial Act are legal provisions that offer protection to individuals, but they are not fundamental principles like due process.

Question 5

Federal rules and laws are changed
A)To keep up with political policies
B)To help explain the differences in physical and cyberlaws
C)To help govern regulations
D)To keep up with new technology

Accepted Answer

Federal rules and laws are changed to keep up with new technology. New advancements in technology often bring new challenges that were never seen before, and regulations need to be updated to keep up with such changes. For example, the rise of e-commerce has led to the introduction of new laws governing online transactions.

Question 6

Rules that state what types of evidence can or cannot be presented in court are referred to as ________ rules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rules that state what types of evidence...

Question 7

Which of the following was the first law to address computer crime in which the computer is the subject of the crime?
A)Electronic Communications Privacy Act
B)USA PATRIOT Act
C)Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D)Pen/Trap Statute

Accepted Answer

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was the first law to specifically address computer crime in which the computer is the subject of the crime. It was enacted in 1986 and has since been amended multiple times to keep up with changes in technology. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Pen/Trap Statute both deal with interception of electronic communications, while the USA PATRIOT Act primarily focuses on counterterrorism measures.

Question 8

Which of the following acts greatly broadened the FBI's authority to gather evidence from telephone conversations,e-mail,pagers,and other forms of electronic communication?
A)Electronic Communications Privacy Act
B)USA PATRIOT Act
C)Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D)Pen/Trap Statute

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act greatly broadened the FBI's authority to gather evidence from electronic communication, including telephone conversations, email, pagers, and other forms of electronic communication. It allowed the FBI to conduct surveillance on individuals suspected of terrorism or espionage without obtaining a warrant first.

Question 9

Many rules of evidence concentrate first on
A)How the evidence was obtained
B)Where the evidence was obtained
C)Whether the chain of custody is intact
D)Whether the evidence is relevant

Accepted Answer

The most important rule of evidence is the relevance of the evidence, which means that the evidence needs to be related to the case at hand. While other factors such as the method and location of obtaining evidence and chain of custody may also be considered, they are secondary to the question of relevance.

Question 10

The act that can sometimes take precedence over the right to privacy guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment is the
A)Electronic Communications Privacy Act
B)Federal Wiretap Statute
C)Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D)Pen/Trap Statute

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act that can sometimes take precedence...

Question 11

What amendment must a law enforcement office check before seizing hardware or computers?
A)The Fourth Amendment
B)The Sixth Amendment
C)The Eighth Amendment
D)The Tenth Amendment

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, including the seizure of hardware or computers by law enforcement officials. Before seizing such items, law enforcement officers must obtain a warrant or have probable cause to conduct the search and seizure without a warrant. Therefore, the Fourth Amendment is the amendment that law enforcement officers must check before seizing hardware or computers.

Question 12

What are rules?
A)Regulations that govern legal conduct
B)Regulations that govern the conduct of the people
C)Regulations that govern a society
D)Expectations of the people for a decent society

Accepted Answer

Rules are regulations that govern legal conduct, which means they are enforced by the law and have consequences if they are not followed. They are generally created to promote fairness, safety, and order in a society.

Question 13

Examples of circumstantial evidence that can be used to authenticate a physical document include all of the following EXCEPT
A)The document's appearance
B)The application that created the document
C)The document's substance
D)The document's content

Accepted Answer

The application that created the document is not circumstantial evidence that can be used to authenticate a physical document. The appearance, substance, and content of the document can all provide circumstantial evidence to support its authenticity.

Question 14

Which of the following needs to be checked prior to accessing stored electronic communications?
A)The Fourth Amendment
B)Electronic Communication Privacy Act
C)The Fourteenth Amendment
D)The Eighteenth Amendment

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communication Privacy Act outlines the legal requirements and restrictions surrounding stored electronic communications, including when and how they can be accessed by law enforcement or other entities. Therefore, it is necessary to check this act before accessing stored electronic communications. The Fourth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment are constitutional amendments that pertain to different areas of law, and the Eighteenth Amendment pertains to prohibition and is no longer valid.

Question 15

A motion by a lawyer before trial to determine whether or not evidence is admissible is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A motion by a lawyer before trial...

Question 16

Electronic records that are business records made during the ordinary course of business are admissible under the
A)Business records exception rule
B)Hearsay evidence rule
C)Business exclusionary rule
D)Motion in limine rule

Accepted Answer

Electronic records that are business records made during the ordinary course of business are admissible under the Business records exception rule. This rule allows for certain records to be admitted into evidence without the need for a witness to authenticate or testify to its contents. This includes records that were made at or near the time of the event and by someone with knowledge of the event, and the records must have been kept in the ordinary course of business.

Question 17

One way that companies and government agencies can limit the right of privacy employees expect is by
A)Having employees sign a waiver of their Fourth Amendment rights
B)Asking employees to use computer equipment responsibly
C)Having employees sign an acceptable use policy that states explicitly what rights employees have
D)Providing legal counsel for employees who think their privacy rights have been violated

Accepted Answer

By having employees sign an acceptable use policy, the company or government agency can clearly outline what privacy rights employees can expect and what limitations there are. This can help prevent confusion or misunderstandings about privacy expectations in the workplace. Asking employees to use computer equipment responsibly and providing legal counsel are also important, but they are not direct ways of limiting privacy rights. Waiving Fourth Amendment rights is not a common or recommended practice for employers.

Question 18

Evidence has ________ value if it is sufficiently useful to prove something important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evidence has ________ value if it is...

Question 19

The ________ is the judge or the jury who will decide a case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the judge or the...

Question 20

Criminal and civil cases follow federal or state rules to prevent any ________,or unequal,treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criminal and civil cases follow federal or...

Quiz 12: Federal Rules and Criminal Codes

If records obtained by wiretap are not turned over to a judge in a reasonable amount of time,the records are

What are laws?

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,which two rules regulate the production of evidence?

Which of the following is considered a fundamental principle in ensuring there is no prejudicial treatment?

Federal rules and laws are changed

Rules that state what types of evidence can or cannot be presented in court are referred to as ________ rules.

Which of the following was the first law to address computer crime in which the computer is the subject of the crime?

Which of the following acts greatly broadened the FBI's authority to gather evidence from telephone conversations,e-mail,pagers,and other forms of electronic communication?

Many rules of evidence concentrate first on

The act that can sometimes take precedence over the right to privacy guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment is the

What amendment must a law enforcement office check before seizing hardware or computers?

What are rules?

Examples of circumstantial evidence that can be used to authenticate a physical document include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following needs to be checked prior to accessing stored electronic communications?

A motion by a lawyer before trial to determine whether or not evidence is admissible is called a(n)________.

Electronic records that are business records made during the ordinary course of business are admissible under the

One way that companies and government agencies can limit the right of privacy employees expect is by

Evidence has ________ value if it is sufficiently useful to prove something important.

The ________ is the judge or the jury who will decide a case.

Criminal and civil cases follow federal or state rules to prevent any ________,or unequal,treatment.