CFE-Law Free Practice Test

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding criminal proceedings and discovery in adversarial jurisdictions?

1. A. Most criminal proceedings are divided into pretrial, investigative and trial phases
2. B. Parties typically cannot request evidence from each other until after the trial begins.
3. C. The majority of criminal discovery usually occurs before the trial begins.
4. D. The judge is the primary driver of the discovery process in criminal proceedings.

Correct Answer: D

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations slate that a financial institution s customer due diligence (COD) procedures should include continued monitoring of a customer's business relationships and transactions.

1. A. True
2. B. False

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT an element generally required to establish a claim alleging the common law avil wrong for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

1. A. The defendant acted intentionally or recklessly
2. B. The victim was an employee of the defendant
3. C. The victim suffered distress as a result of the defendants conduct
4. D. The defendant engaged in extreme and outrageous conduct

Correct Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements that the government must prove to establish a violation of a law criminalizing false statements to government agencies?

1. A. The government relied on the false statement
2. B. The defendant knew the statement was false
3. C. The defendant made a false statement
4. D. The false statement was material

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE regarding cross-examination of witnesses in adversarial systems?

1. A. If opposing counsel asks an overly complex question during cross-examination, witnesses should ask for the question to be rephrased
2. B. If an expert witness's opinion is at risk of being distorted during cross-examination, the expert should avoid answering the question
3. C. The primary purpose of cross-examination is for opposing counsel to discover information previously unknown to opposing counsel.
4. D. The general rule is for opposing counsel to cross-examine all witnesses to ensure that important details are not missed by the fact finder

Correct Answer: A