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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. As an expert witness, you have opinions about what you have found or observed.
a.
True
b.
False
2. Part of what you have to deliver to the jury is a person they can trust to help them figure out something that’s beyond
their expertise.
a.
True
b.
False
3. You should create a formal checklist of your procedures that’s applied to all your cases or include such a checklist in
your report.
a.
True
b.
False
4. As a standard practice, collect evidence and record the tools you used in designated file folders or evidence containers.
a.
True
b.
False
5. Like a job resume, your CV should be geared for a specific trial.
a.
True
b.
False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
6. There are two types of depositions: ____ and testimony preservation.
a.
examination
b.
discovery
c.
direct
d.
rebuttal
7. Sometimes opposing attorneys ask several questions inside one question; this practice is called a ____ question.
a.
leading
b.
hypothetical
c.
compound
d.
rapid-fire
8. ____ is an attempt by opposing attorneys to prevent you from serving on an important case.
a.
Conflict of interest
b.
Warrant
c.
Deposition
d.
Conflicting out
9. The ____ is the most important part of testimony at a trial.
a.
cross-examination
b.
direct examination
c.
rebuttal
d.
motions in limine
10. You provide ____ testimony when you answer questions from the attorney who hired you.
a.
direct
b.
cross
c.
examination
d.
rebuttal
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11. 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
c.
examination plan
d.
deposition
12. Discuss any potential problems with your attorney ____ a deposition.
a.
before
b.
after
c.
during
d.
during direct examination at
13. Generally, the best approach your attorney can take in direct examination is to ask you ____ questions and let you give
your testimony.
a.
setup
b.
open-ended
c.
compound
d.
rapid-fire
14. ____ evidence is evidence that exonerates or diminishes the defendant’s liability.
a.
Rebuttal
b.
Plaintiff
c.
Inculpatory
d.
Exculpatory
15. Validate your tools and verify your evidence with ____ to ensure its integrity.
a.
hashing algorithms
b.
watermarks
c.
steganography
d.
digital certificates
16. Leading questions such as “Isn’t it true that forensics experts always destroy their handwritten notes?” are referred to
as ____ questions.
a.
hypothetical
b.
attorney
c.
setup
d.
nested
17. If your CV is more than ____ months old, you probably need to update it to reflect new cases and additional training.
a.
2
b.
3
c.
4
d.
5
18. If a microphone is present during your testimony, place it ____ to eight inches from you.
a.
3
b.
4
c.
5
d.
6
19. When you give ____ testimony, you present this evidence and explain what it is and how it was obtained.
a.
technical/scientific
b.
expert
c.
lay witness
d.
deposition
20. Jurors typically average just over ____ years of education and an eighth-grade reading level.
a.
9
b.
10
c.
11
d.
12
21. When cases go to trial, you as a forensics examiner can play one of ____ roles.
a.
2
b.
3
c.
4
d.
5
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22. A ____ differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge.
a.
rebuttal
b.
plaintiff
c.
civil case
d.
deposition
23. Regarding a trial, the term ____ means rejecting potential jurors.
a.
voir dire
b.
rebuttal
c.
strikes
d.
venireman
24. ____ from both plaintiff and defense is an optional phase of the trial. Generally, it’s allowed to cover an issue raised
during cross-examination.
a.
Rebuttal
b.
Plaintiff
c.
Closing arguments
d.
Opening statements
25. ____ is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits.
a.
Defendant
b.
Empanelling the jury
c.
Plaintiff
d.
Motion in limine
Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.
26. _____________________ is a pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.
27. At a trial, _____________________ are statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.
28. The ______________________ of evidence supports the integrity of your evidence.
29. 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) _______________________.
30. 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
b.
curriculum vitae (CV)
c.
deposition
d.
discovery deposition
e.
expert witness
f.
fact witness
g.
testimony preservation deposition
h.
voir dire
i.
motion in limine
j.
closing arguments
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
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34. A pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence because it would prejudice the jury.
35. This type of testimony reports only the facts (findings of an investigation); no opinion is given in court.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. This type of testimony reports opinions based on experience and facts gathered during an investigation.
40. Statements that organize the evidence and state the applicable law.
41. What are some of the questions you should consider when preparing your testimony?
42. What should you do when you find exculpatory evidence?
43. What are some of the technical definitions that you should prepare before your testimony?
44. Briefly describe judicial hearings.
45. What should you do when preparing for testimony?
46. Explain the differences between discovery deposition and testimony preservation deposition.
47. What are some of the reasons to avoid contact with news media during a case?
48. What are the procedures followed during a trial?
49. How can you deal with rapid-fire questions during a cross-examination?
50. What are the differences between a technical or scientific witness and an expert witness?
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