Question 1

Normally, no more than ten depositions are allowed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If a party is unable to obtain counsel, a deposition without leave of court may not be used at trial against that party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A videotape of the deposition is advantageous because ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ a good-quality tape is easy to produce.
B)   ​ a laboratory demonstration can be shown.
C)   ​ editing can make the testimony more effective.
D)   ​ it makes summarizing the deposition easier.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

If a deposition is conducted by written questions, the requesting party must serve the questions on every other party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Depositions can be taken before an action is filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rule 45 governs the use of ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ depositions.
B)   ​ interrogatories.
C)   ​ requests for admission.
D)   ​ subpoenas.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The party requesting the deposition must pay recording costs. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Immediately following the deposition, the paralegal who attended the deposition should ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ wait for the typed record of the deposition.
B)   ​ prepare interrogatories.
C)   ​ prepare requests for production of documents.
D)   ​ summarize the deposition.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The best procedure for generating possible questions for a deposition is ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ writing out the potential questions.
B)   ​ dictating the potential questions on tape.
C)   ​ using videotape.
D)   ​ dictating the questions to a legal secretary.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

When the opposing party is to bring documents to a deposition, she or he should be served with a ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ Rule 34 request.
B)   summons. ​
C)   ​ subpoena duces tecum.
D)   ​ court sanction.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The defendant may not be represented at a deposition conducted by the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An objection to a subpoena can be served any time before the deposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under federal rules, a deponent may review the deposition transcript ​

Accepted Answer

A)   after a motion is submitted. ​
B)   ​ with a court order.
C)   ​ if a request is entered into the deposition record.
D)   ​ without restriction.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A subpoena duces tecum allows a witness to submit answers in writing without appearing in person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A subpoena must be served by a ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ federal marshal.
B)   ​ sheriff.
C)   ​ person of legal age.
D)   ​ paralegal.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Deposition digests should include pertinent notes on the deponent's demeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Depositions vary from the scope of most other discovery devices because they ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ are not limited to the other party.
B)   ​ are not limited by relevancy.
C)   ​ may provide access to documents.
D)   ​ are not limited by privilege.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

​ A subpoena for a deposition must

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ adhere to the least restrictive medical privacy standards.
B)   ​ require the appearance of the person producing documents.
C)   ​ state the method of recording the deposition.
D)   ​ make no requirements as to the form in which e-information should be produced.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Subpoenas are usually issued in ​

Accepted Answer

A)   medias res. ​
B)   ​ toto.
C)   ​ forma pauperis.
D)   ​ blank.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Because depositions are expensive, they are rarely used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Discovery: Depositions

The party requesting the deposition must pay recording costs. ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a party is unable to obtain counsel, a deposition without leave of court may not be used at trial against that party.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When the opposing party is to bring documents to a deposition, she or he should be served with a ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A videotape of the deposition is advantageous because ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Normally, no more than ten depositions are allowed.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An objection to a subpoena can be served any time before the deposition.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Because depositions are expensive, they are rarely used.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Depositions can be taken before an action is filed.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The defendant may not be represented at a deposition conducted by the plaintiff.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Immediately following the deposition, the paralegal who attended the deposition should ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The best procedure for generating possible questions for a deposition is ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A subpoena duces tecum allows a witness to submit answers in writing without appearing in person.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Subpoenas are usually issued in ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Rule 45 governs the use of ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Under federal rules, a deponent may review the deposition transcript ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a deposition is conducted by written questions, the requesting party must serve the questions on every other party.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A subpoena must be served by a ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

​ A subpoena for a deposition must

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Deposition digests should include pertinent notes on the deponent's demeanor.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Depositions vary from the scope of most other discovery devices because they ​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The party requesting the deposition must pay recording costs.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

When the opposing party is to bring documents to a deposition, she or he should be served with a

Correct Answer
verified

A videotape of the deposition is advantageous because

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Immediately following the deposition, the paralegal who attended the deposition should

Correct Answer
verified

The best procedure for generating possible questions for a deposition is

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Subpoenas are usually issued in

Correct Answer
verified

Rule 45 governs the use of

Correct Answer
verified

Under federal rules, a deponent may review the deposition transcript

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

A subpoena must be served by a

Correct Answer
verified

A subpoena for a deposition must

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Depositions vary from the scope of most other discovery devices because they

Correct Answer
verified