Paralegal Core Competency Exam (PCCE) 2025/2026 Actual Test with Complete Solution. Genuine Test Bank Rated A+.

NFPA (PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION) Paralegal Core Competency Exam (PCCE) 2025/2026 Actual Test with Complete Solution. Genuine Test Bank Rated A+. Abatement- CORRECT ANSProcess of selling estate property to pay debts. Abatement of Rent- CORRECT ANSA deduction from the rent owed for the diminishment in value of the premises caused by the lack of maintenance. Abstract of Title- CORRECT ANSChronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of land. Accord and Satisfaction- CORRECT ANSThe payment of money, or other valuable consideration (usually less than the amount owed), in exchange for extinguishment of a debt. There must be an express or implied agreement that accepting the smaller sum discharges the obligation to pay the larger sum. Acquittal- CORRECT ANSThe legal certification that an accused person is not guilty of the charged offense. Actual Notice- CORRECT ANSDirect knowledge a person has about the ownership and condition of title of real property. Actus Reus- CORRECT ANSLatin term: "guilt act." The wrongful deed that comprises the physical components of a crime and that generally must be coupled with mens rea to establish criminal liability. Administrative Authority- CORRECT ANSRules, regulations and decisions enacted by federal, state and local agencies; also includes executive orders for of the President/Governor. Administrator (male)/Administratrix (female)- CORRECT ANSPersonal representative appointed by the court when there is no valid will. Advance Directive- CORRECT ANSDocument that expresses the health care wishes of the signor. NFPA (PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION) Advance Sheets- CORRECT ANSContains recent cases or statutes enacted or decided after the hardbound volume was published. The documents in the will be included in the next hardbound volume of the published set. Adverse Possession- CORRECT ANSAcquiring title through taking possession of land that belongs to another without the owner's consent and retaining possession for a statutory amount of time. It must be: (i) hostile, meaning it must be without the owner's consent; (ii); actual, meaning there must be physical dominion and control exerted over the property; (iii) open and notorious, meaning anyone would be able to determine possession for the entire statutory period; and (v) exclusive, meaning that the adverse possessor cannot share use of the land in question with its title owner. Affidavit- CORRECT ANSA sworn statement in writing, made under oath. Affirmative Defense (civil)- CORRECT ANSA fact raised by the defendant that constitutes a defense to the complaint. Affirmative Defense (criminal)- CORRECT ANSA set of facts that tend to excuse the defendant from the crime with which they have been charged. Alimony- CORRECT ANSAn award of money given from one spouse to the other. Duration of can be for a very specific time period and will automatically terminate upon a specific date, or it may be unlimited, terminating only upon the death of the payor spouse or the payee spouse. is also known as "Spousal Separate Maintenance" and/or "Spousal Support." It is important to note that, in some jurisdictions, spousal support and are different. Alimony Pendente Lite (APL)- CORRECT ANSAn award of money given from one spouse to the other prior to entry of a final decree; more literally, pending the litigation. American Law Reports (ALR)- CORRECT ANSPublished in a series; a secondary legal authority that publishes selected cases followed by extensive articles (a/k/a annotations) which discuss the issues raised. Ancestor- CORRECT ANSRelative of a previous generation. Ancillary Administration- CORRECT ANSEstate administration established in a state where property is located outside of the domiciliary state. NFPA (PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION) Annulment- CORRECT ANSThe act of making something void and wiping it out completely. Anticipatory Repudiation- CORRECT ANSOccurs when one party positively states that they will not substantially perform a contract. Appeal- CORRECT ANSTo ask a court of appellate jurisdiction to review the decision of the lower court of the basis that the lower court made an error of law. Appellant- CORRECT ANSThe party who asks the higher court to review the lower/trial court's decision. Appellee- CORRECT ANSA party against whom an appeal is taken and whose role is to respond to, or defend, that appeal. Arraignment- CORRECT ANSThe initial step in a criminal prosecution whereby the defendant is brought before the court to hear the charges and enter a plea. Arrest- CORRECT ANSThe taking or keeping of a person in custody by legal authority in response to a criminal charge. Articles of Incorporation- CORRECT ANSThe governing document of the corporation, which must be filed with the Secretary of State in the state of incorporation. Articles of Limited Liability Partnership- CORRECT ANSPublic document that must be filed with the Secretary of State in the state of incorporation. Assumption of the Risk- CORRECT ANSA defense used when it is alleged that the plaintiff assumed a risk knowingly and willingly of the possibility of harm. Attestation- CORRECT ANSClause signed by witnesses to a will. Attorney-Client Privilege- CORRECT ANSA privilege protecting communications between a client and his/her lawyer. NFPA (PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION) Bankruptcy Court- CORRECT ANSA U.S. District court subunit comprised of bankruptcy judges with the district and exclusively concerned with administering bankruptcy proceedings. Bargain and Sale Deed- CORRECT ANSA deed that conveys property to a buyer for a valuable consideration but that lacks any guarantee from the seller about the validity of the title. Bates Numbering- CORRECT ANSA universal system for identifying documents in litigation. Bench Trial (civil)- CORRECT ANSA trial before a judge without a jury. The judge decides questions of fact as well as questions of law. Bench Trial (criminal)- CORRECT ANSA trial before a judge without a jury. The defendant must waive his/her right to a jury trial to allow the judge to decide all questions of fact as well as questions of law. Beneficiary- CORRECT ANSRecipient of personal property under a will or the older of the equitable title under a trust. Bequest- CORRECT ANSGift of personal property under a will, such as artwork or money; interchangeable with "legacy." Bifurcate- CORRECT ANSSeparating issues in a dissolution action. A proceeding commonly used to obtain a termination of marital status while still resolving issues related to division of property, support, custody and visitation. The court will retain jurisdiction to hear the remaining issues. Bifurcated Trial- CORRECT ANSThe dividing of the proceeding into two phases; the guilt phase and the punishment phase. Bill- CORRECT ANSA draft of a law presented to a legislature for enactment. Blog- CORRECT ANSA website that contains an online personal journal with reflections and comments by the writer. NFPA (PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION) Board of Directors- CORRECT ANSIndividuals elected by the shareholders who are responsible for formulating policy and deciding the business activities in which the corporation should be engaged. The _ elects the officers of the corporation and also determines the capital structure, the sale of stock, payment of dividends and other business matters. Bond (civil)- CORRECT ANSAn interest-bearing document giving evidence of a debt issued by a government body or corporation that is sometimes secured by a lien on property and is often designed to take care of a particular financial need. Bond (criminal)- CORRECT ANSMoney held by the court when given by a criminal defendant or by his/her surety to ensure compliance with the terms of bail and especially with the requirement that the defendant appears in court as scheduled. Boolean Search- CORRECT ANSSearch queries in online databases that allow the user to combine words and phrases with a series of operators to limit or define search parameters. Boolean operators are connect words like "and, "or" and "not." Burden of Proof- CORRECT ANSThe duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge. Business Judgment Rule- CORRECT ANSLegal principle stating that corporate officers and directors are not liable for honest mistakes of business judgment when acting in good faith. Bylaws- CORRECT ANSA set of rules adopted by the board of directors which set forth the manner in which the business and affairs of the corporation will be managed. Canons of Professional Ethics- CORRECT ANSStandards promulgated by the ABA regulating the conduct of lawyers. Case Law- CORRECT ANSThe law to be found in a collection of reported cases that form all or part of the body of law within a given jurisdiction. Causation- CORRECT ANSThe act by which an effect is produced; one of four elements to be proven in a successful tort claim.