Archive for May 2019

Which of the following options would represent a valid retainer

Naim 00:43

Which of the following options would represent a valid retainer



a. 2 to 8 hours of your usual billable rate
b. a verbal agreement
c. complete discussion of an ongoing case
d. dissemination of evidence


Answer: a. 2 to 8 hours of your usual billable rate

In what court case did the court summarize the process of determining whether an expert should be disqualified because of the previous contact with an opposing party

Naim 00:42

In what court case did the court summarize the process of determining whether an expert should be disqualified because of the previous contact with an opposing party



a. Tidemann v. Toshiba Corp
b. Wang Laboratories, Inc v. Toshiba Corpc
c. Tidemann v. Nadler Golf Car Sales, Inc
d. Hewlett-Pachard v. EMC Corp


Answer: b. Wang Laboratories, Inc v. Toshiba Corpc

What do the last 8 bits of a Unicode value represent

Naim 00:41

What do the last 8 bits of a Unicode value represent



a. language identification
b. character hexadecimal values
c. file type identification
d. font selection



Answer: a. language identification

What are the first 8 bits of a Unicode value used for

Naim 00:41

What are the first 8 bits of a Unicode value used for



a. file type identification
b. font selection
c. character hexadecimal values
d. language identification


Answer: c. character hexadecimal values

What are some risks of using tools you have created yourself

Naim 00:37

What are some risks of using tools you have created yourself


a. The tool might not perform reliably
b. The judge might be suspicious of the validity of the results
c. You might have to share the tool's source code with opposing counsel for review
d. The tool doesn't generate the reports in a standard format


Answer: c. You might have to share the tool's source code with opposing counsel for review

What purpose does making your own recording during a deposition serve

Naim 00:36

What purpose does making your own recording during a deposition serve


a. It shows the court reporter that you do not trust him or her
b. It assists you with reviewing the transcript of the deposition
c. It allows you to review your testimony with your attorney during breaks.
d. It prevents opposing counsel from intimidating you.


Answer: c. It allows you to review your testimony with your attorney during breaks.

When you begin a conversation with an attorney about a specific case, what should you do (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:36

When you begin a conversation with an attorney about a specific case, what should you do (Choose all that apply)


a. Ask to meet with the attorney
b. Answer his or her questions in as much detail as possible
c. Ask who the parties in the case are
d. Refuse to discuss details until a retainer agreement is returned


Answer: d. Refuse to discuss details until a retainer agreement is returned

Contingency fees can be used to compensate an expert under which circumstances

Naim 00:35

Contingency fees can be used to compensate an expert under which circumstances


a. When the expert is too expensive to compensate at the hourly rate
b. When the expert is willing to accept a contingency fee arrangement
c. When the expert is acting only as a consultant, not a witness
d. All of the above


Answer: c. When the expert is acting only as a consultant, not a witness

For forensics specialists, keeping the ____ updated and complete is crucial to supporting your role as an expert and showing that you're constantly enhancing your skills through training, teaching, and experience.

Naim 00:32

For forensics specialists, keeping the ____ updated and complete is crucial to supporting your role as an expert and showing that you're constantly enhancing your skills through training, teaching, and experience.



a. testimony
b. CV (curriculum vitae)
c. examination plan
d. deposition


Answer: b. CV (curriculum vitae)

When working for a prosecutor, what should you do if the evidence you found appears to be exculpatory and isn't being released to the defence

Naim 00:29

When working for a prosecutor, what should you do if the evidence you found appears to be exculpatory and isn't being released to the defence


a. Keep the information on file for later review
b. Bring the information to the attention of the prosecutor, then his or her supervisor and finally to the judge (the court)
c. Destroy the evidence
d. Five the evidence to the defense attorney


Answer: b. Bring the information to the attention of the prosecutor, then his or her supervisor and finally to the judge (the court)

In answering a question about the size of a hard drive, which of the following responses is appropriate (Choose all that apply.)

Naim 00:29

In answering a question about the size of a hard drive, which of the following responses is appropriate (Choose all that apply.)


a. It's a very large hard drive
b. The technical data sheet indicates it's a 3 terabyte hard drive.
c. It's a 3 terabyte hard drive configured with 2.78 terabytes of accessible storage.
d. I was unable to determine the drive size because it was so badly damaged


Answer:

b. The technical data sheet indicates it's a 3 terabyte hard drive.
c. It's a 3 terabyte hard drive configured with 2.78 terabytes of accessible storage.
d. I was unable to determine the drive size because it was so badly damaged

If you're giving an answer that you think your attorney should follow up on, what should you do

Naim 00:28

If you're giving an answer that you think your attorney should follow up on, what should you do


a. Change the tone of your voice
b. Argue with the attorney who asked the question
c. Use an agreed-on expression to alert the attorney to follow up on the question
d. Try to include as much information in your answer as you can.


Answer: c. Use an agreed-on expression to alert the attorney to follow up on the question

The most reliable way to ensure that jurors recall testimony is to do which of the following

Naim 00:28

The most reliable way to ensure that jurors recall testimony is to do which of the following


a. Present evidence using oral testimony supported by hand gestures and facial expressions
b. Present evidence combining oral testimony and graphics that support the testimony
c. Wear bright colored clothing to attract juror's attention
d. Emphasize your points with humorous anecdotes
e. Memorize your testimony carefully


Answer: b. Present evidence combining oral testimony and graphics that support the testimony

Your curriculum vitae is which of the following (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:28

Your curriculum vitae is which of the following (Choose all that apply)


a. A necessary tool to be an expert witness
b. A generally required document to be made available before your testimony
c. A detailed record of your experience, education, and training
d. Focused on your skills as they apply to the current case


Answer:

a. A necessary tool to be an expert witness
b. A generally required document to be made available before your testimony
c. A detailed record of your experience, education, and training

During your cross-examination, you should do which of the following (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:27

During your cross-examination, you should do which of the following (Choose all that apply)


a. Maintain eye contact with the jury
b. Pay close attention to what your attorney is objecting to.
c. Help the attorneys, judge, and jury in understanding the case, even if you have to go a bit beyond the scope of your expertise
d. Pay close attention to opposing counsel's questions.
e. Answer opposing counsel's questions as briefly as is practical


Answer:

a. Maintain eye contact with the jury
b. Pay close attention to what your attorney is objecting to.
d. Pay close attention to opposing counsel's questions.
e. Answer opposing counsel's questions as briefly as is practical

What is the motion in limine

Naim 00:27

What is the motion in limine


a. A motion to discuss the case
b. THe movement of molecules in a random fashion
c. A pretrial motion for the purpose of excluding certain evidence
d. A pretrial motion to revise the case schedule


Answer: c. A pretrial motion for the purpose of excluding certain evidence

At trial as a fact or expert witness, what must you always remember about your testimony

Naim 00:20

At trial as a fact or expert witness, what must you always remember about your testimony


a. You're responsible for the outcome of the case
b. Your duty is to report your technical or scientific findings or render an honest opinion
c. Avoid mentioning how much you were paid for your services
d. All of the above


Answer: b. Your duty is to report your technical or scientific findings or render an honest opinion

What should you do if you realize you have made a mistake or misstatement during a deposition (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:19

What should you do if you realize you have made a mistake or misstatement during a deposition (Choose all that apply)


a. If the deposition is still in session, refer back to the error and correct it.
b. Decide weather the error is minor, and if so, ignor it
c. If the deposition if over, make the correction on the corrections page of the copy provided for your signature
d. Call the opposing attorney and inform him of your mistake or misstatement
e. Request an opportunity to make the correction at trial.


Answer:

a. If the deposition is still in session, refer back to the error and correct it.
c. If the deposition if over, make the correction on the corrections page of the copy provided for your signature

What expressions are acceptable to use in testimony to respond to a question for which you have no answer (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:18

What expressions are acceptable to use in testimony to respond to a question for which you have no answer (Choose all that apply)


a. No Comment
b. That's beyond the scope of my expertise
c. I don't want to answer that questino
d. I was not requested to investigate that
e. That is beyond the scope of my investigation


Answer:

b. That's beyond the scope of my expertise
d. I was not requested to investigate that
e. That is beyond the scope of my investigation

What kind of information do fact witnesses provide during testimony (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:17

What kind of information do fact witnesses provide during testimony (Choose all that apply)


a. Their professional opinion on the significance of evidence
b. Definitions of issues to be determined bu the founder of the fact
c. Facts only
d. Observations of the results of tests they performed.
c. Facts only


Answer: d. Observations of the results of tests they performed.

When using graphics while testing, which of the following guidelines applies (Choose all that apply)

Naim 00:17

When using graphics while testing, which of the following guidelines applies (Choose all that apply)



a. Make sure the jury can see your graphics
b. Practice using charts for courtroom testimony
c. Your exhibits must be clear and easy to understand
d. Make sure you have plenty of extra graphics, in case you have to explain more complex supporting issues.


Answer:

a. Make sure the jury can see your graphics
b. Practice using charts for courtroom testimony
c. Your exhibits must be clear and easy to understand

Which of the following describes expert witness testimony (Choose all that apply.)

Naim 00:17

Which of the following describes expert witness testimony (Choose all that apply.)



a. Testimony designed to assist the jury in determining matters beyond the ordinary person's scope of knowledge
b. Testimony that defines issues of the case for determination by the jury
c. Testimony resulting in the expression of an opinion by a witness with scientific, technical, or other professional knowledge or experience.
d. Testimony designed to raise doubt about facts or witnesses' credibility
a. Testimony designed to assist the jury in determining matters beyond the ordinary person's scope of knowledge


Answer: c. Testimony resulting in the expression of an opinion by a witness with scientific, technical, or other professional knowledge or experience.

Which of the following describes fact testimony

Naim 00:16

Which of the following describes fact testimony



a. Scientific or technical testimony describing information recovered during an examination
b. Testimony by law enforcement officers
c. Testimony based on observations by lay witnesses
d. None of the above


Answer: a. Scientific or technical testimony describing information recovered during an examination

In addition to opinions and exhibits, the ______________ must specify fees paid for the expert's services and list all other civil or criminal cases in which the expert has testified.

Naim 00:15

In addition to opinions and exhibits, the ______________ must specify fees paid for the expert's services and list all other civil or criminal cases in which the expert has testified.



a. verbal report
b. informal report
c. written report
d. preliminary report


Answer: c. written report

The _________________ numbering system is often used in legal pleadings. Each Roman numeral represents a major aspect of the report, and each Arabic numeral is an important piece of supporting information.

Naim 00:15

The _________________ numbering system is often used in legal pleadings. Each Roman numeral represents a major aspect of the report, and each Arabic numeral is an important piece of supporting information.



a. decimal
b. ordered-sequential
c. legal-sequential
d. reverse-order


Answer: c. legal-sequential

The rule that states that testimony is inadmissible unless it is "testimony deduced from a well-recognized scientific principle or discovery; the thing from which the deduction is made must be sufficiently established to have gained general acceptance in the particular field in which it belongs", was established in what court case

Naim 00:14

The rule that states that testimony is inadmissible unless it is "testimony deduced from a well-recognized scientific principle or discovery; the thing from which the deduction is made must be sufficiently established to have gained general acceptance in the particular field in which it belongs", was established in what court case



a. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc
b. Smith v. United States
c. Frye v. United States
d. Dillon v. United States


Answer: c. Frye v. United States

What rule of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires that parties who anticipate calling an expert witness to testify must provide a copy of the expert's written report that includes all opinions, the basis for the opinions, and the information considered in coming to those opinions

Naim 00:12

What rule of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires that parties who anticipate calling an expert witness to testify must provide a copy of the expert's written report that includes all opinions, the basis for the opinions, and the information considered in coming to those opinions



a. rule 24
b. rule 35
c. rule 36
d. rule 26


Answer: d. rule 26

Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential numbering system in report writing is true

Naim 00:09

Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential numbering system in report writing is true


a. It's favourable because it's easy to organize and understand
b. It's most effective for shorter reports
c. It doesn't indicate the relative importance of information
d. It's required for reports submitted in federal court


Answer: c. It doesn't indicate the relative importance of information

An expert witness can give an opinion in which the following situations.

Naim 00:08

An expert witness can give an opinion in which the following situations.




a. The opinion, inferences, or conclusions depend on special knowledge, skills, or training not within the ordinary experience of lay people
b. The witness is shown to be qualified as a true expert in the field
c. The witness testifies to a reasonable degree of certainty (probability) about his or her opinion, inference, or conclusion.
d. All of the above


Answer: d. All of the above

For what purpose have hypothetical questions traditionally been used in litigation

Naim 00:08

For what purpose have hypothetical questions traditionally been used in litigation




a. To frame the factual context of rendering an expert witness's opinion.
b. To define the case issues for the finder of fact to determine
c. To stimulate discussion between consulting an expert and expert witnesses
d. To deter a witness from expanding the scope of his or her investigation beyond the case requirements.
e. All of the above


Answer: a. To frame the factual context of rendering an expert witness's opinion.

Where is the snapshot database created by Google Drive located in Windows

Naim 00:07

Where is the snapshot database created by Google Drive located in Windows


a. C:/Program Files/Google/Drive
b.C:/Users/username/AppData/Local//Google/Drive
c. C:/Users/username/Google/Google drive
d. C:/Google/drive


Answer: b.C:/Users/username/AppData/Local//Google/Drive

Which of the following is NOT a service level for the cloud

Naim 23:53

Which of the following is NOT a service level for the cloud



a. Platform as a service
b. Infrastructure as a service
c. Virtualization as a service
d. Software as a service


Answer: c. Virtualization as a service

The is an organization that has developed resource documentation for CSPs and their staff. It provides guidance for privacy agreements, security measures, questionnaires, and more

Naim 23:53

The is an organization that has developed resource documentation for CSPs and their staff. It provides guidance for privacy agreements, security measures, questionnaires, and more



a. OpenStack Framework Alliance
b. vCluod Security Advisory Panel
c. Cloud Security Alliance
d. Cloud Architecture Group


Answer: c. Cloud Security Alliance

When should a temporary restraining order be requested for cloud environment

Naim 23:52

When should a temporary restraining order be requested for cloud environment


a. When cloud customers need immediate access to their data
b. To enforce a court order
c. When anti-forensics techniques are suspected
d. When a search warrant requires seizing a CSP's hardware and software used by other parties not involved in the case.


Answer: d. When a search warrant requires seizing a CSP's hardware and software used by other parties not involved in the case.

Which of the following is a mechanism the ECPA describes for the government to get electronic information from a provider (Choose all that apply)

Naim 23:49

Which of the following is a mechanism the ECPA describes for the government to get electronic information from a provider (Choose all that apply)


a. Subpoenas with prior notice
b. Temporary restraining orders
c. Search warrants
d. Court orders


Answer:

a. Subpoenas with prior notice
c. Search warrants
d. Court orders
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