Paralegal Program Quizzes with Solved Answers Latest Version

Paralegal Program Quizzes with Solved Answers Latest Version Chapter 1: Traditionally, what is the employment status of a paralegal? - Answers an employee When an independent contractor does work for an attorney, the independent contractor controls - Answers The manner and methods of performing the work Which organization is the predominant leader in the paralegal industry? - Answers NALA What is the best description of overhead expenses? - Answers Not recoverable from a client Continuing legal education (CLE) is _______ required for paralegal certification. - Answers Further training Paralegal fees will be denied for ________ tasks performed by a paralegal - Answers Clerical Chapter 2: The job market for paralegals fluctuates with market cycles and - Answers rarely decreases What law firms are most likely to seek paralegal employees? - Answers All choices Which of the following is not a typical specialty for paralegal employment - Answers Copyrights When should candidates begin looking for a paralegal job? - Answers Now A resume that lists your work history beginning with the most recent position is a - Answers Chronological resume Chapter 3: Which of the following is a factor affecting job satisfaction? - Answers All choices - salary - being recognized as a professional - clear lines of authority Which of the following are common problems that lead to miscommunication regarding an assigned task? - Answers All choices - being embarrassed to ask for clarification - being distracted by "multi tasking" - personality issues One of the best ways to deal with miscommunication in the workplace environment is - Answers Initiate change and attempt to resolve conflicts by managing your anger and valuing the opinions of others One of the biggest hurdles for most new paralegals to overcome in the evaluation process is - Answers Accepting criticism without becoming defensive An employer must actively combat sexual harassment by - Answers All choices - distributing a written policy in the office - informing employees of their rights - investigating all accusations A characteristic important in gaining promotions and advancing your career is - Answers Networking within the paralegal community Chapter 4: Which of the following would be considered the appropriate legal information under the role of a paralegal? - Answers Informing a client that a plea has been received from the District Attorney's Office. Which of the following would be considered providing legal information? - Answers All choices - Informing the client of the deadline to respond to a lawsuit - Telling a client about a website with legal explanations that could help a client decide on a particular issue -Defining the "statute of frauds" for a client A process by which a non-governmental agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or association is - Answers Certification In order for paralegals to be paid for overtime, - Answers It must be determined if the employee is engaged in the production work of the employer Which of the following is not related to malpractice insurance limitations? - Answers Attorney advertising Chapter 5: The general set of rules or standards of behavior to which members of an occupation are expected to confirm is - Answers Ethics The legal standards for attorneys are determined by - Answers The Supreme Court of the licensing state Paralegals can legally do which of the following? - Answers All choices - Give non-legal advice to a client - Draft legal documents - Conduct a real estate closing If a paralegal is asked to engage in unethical behavior, they should - Answers Contact the state bar association and report the attorney Ethical issues can be researched and investigated through - Answers All choices - NALA - NFPA - the jurisdiction's state bar association The legal standards for paralegals are determined by - Answers None of these choices - The Supreme Court of the licensing state - The American Bar Association - The United States Supreme Court Chapter 6: Which branch of our government makes our laws? - Answers Legislative The assignment of offsetting powers in our federal government are established and codified in - Answers Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution Laws passed through the legislative process and signed by an executive are known as - Answers Statute Common law is - Answers All choices: - court opinions - Judge-made law - Historically tied to England A court having the authority to decide a case is - Answers Jurisdiction Proposal, committee consideration, debate, and executive action are all related to - Answers How a bill becomes a law (statues) in our American government system Chapter 7: IRAC stands for - Answers Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion Which of the following is a necessary skill for effective legal analysis? - Answers All choices: -Properly defining terms -Drafting an issue statement -Element identification Properly defining a word in a case - Answers Is important because the outcome of the case can sometimes depend on establishing the meaning of a critical term An individual circumstance or consideration to weigh when making a decision is called a/n - Answers Factor A legal brief can be - Answers All choices: -A summary of the major components of a legal decision -A formal written argument -Facts, reasoning, and disposition When using the past to support your current case, the most effective resource is - Answers Enacted law from the controlling jurisdiction Chapter 8:When a client hires a law firm, the client will - Answers Sign a retainer (this is the time they become represented by an attorney) The initial contact with the client is critical because - Answers All choices; -It should make the client feel as if this case is important -It should establish a warm, trusting, professional, and goal-oriented relationship -It should help to reverse any negative perceptions the client may have Which of the following is not a major type of client interview? - Answers Case closing interview Which of the following tasks is not associated with a successful client interview? - Answers Base all of your information strictly on what the client states as his or her desires Preparing a document with a Heading, Client Personal Data, a Statement of the Assignment, and