Transcription
Paralegal Today The Essentials 6th Edition Miller Test BankFull Download: ER 1: CAREERS IN TODAY’S PARALEGAL PROFESSIONTEST BANKMULTIPLE CHOICEIdentify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.1.Experienced paralegals earn average compensation around:a. 30,000b. 40,000c. 70,000d. 200,0002.Which of the following professional organizations agree on a definition of aparalegal?a. NALAb. NFPAc. ABAd. NALA and ABAe. NFPA and ABAf. NALA and NFPA3.The term paralegal is often used interchangeably with the term:a. Legal secretaryb. Law clerkc. Legal assistantd. Partner4.In addition to legal assistant, a paralegal may be referred to as a(n):a. Legal technicianb. Legal research specialistc. Official legal specialistd. Legal technician or legal research specialist5.Which of the following is true of paralegals?a. They may practice lawb. They may not practice lawc. They only do secretarial workd. They are granted a license to work by the state6.A paralegal is employed by a:a. Doctorb. Lawyerc. Building contractord. Private individuals239 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.This sample only, Download all chapters at: alibabadownload.com
240Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession7.The tasks that paralegals perform today were traditionally performed by:a. Doctorsb. Law professorsc. Low-paid secretariesd. Attorneyse. Law professors and low-paid secretaries8.Paralegals typically obtain their training through:a. Experienceb. Educationc. Undergraduate coursesd. Law schoole. Experience and education9.Today paralegals often work in:a. Corporationsb. Government agenciesc. Courtsd. Insurance companiese. All of these choices are correct10.Which of the following is not a place a paralegal is likely to work?a. A corporationb. An insurance companyc. A farmd. A real estate firme. None of these choices are correct11.Today paralegals often work in:a. Restaurantsb. Schoolsc. Courtsd. Farms12.Today paralegals often work in nontraditional places such as:a. Restaurantsb. Schoolsc. Farmsd. None of these choices are correct13.Which of the following are tasks that paralegals may perform?a. Draft legal documentsb. Conduct legal researchc. Interview clients and witnessesd. Conduct legal investigationse. All of these choices are correct 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession14.Which of the following is a task that paralegals may not perform?a. Draft legal documentsb. Conduct legal researchc. Interview clients and witnessesd. Conduct legal investigationse. Paralegals may perform all of the listed tasks15.What are the tasks paralegals spend the most time performing?a. Drafting legal documentsb. Client relationsc. Researchd. All of these choices are correct16.As a paralegal getting a case ready for trial, you will not spend time:a. Contacting witnessesb. Preparing a trial notebookc. Taking depositionsd. Researching issues17.Who were the first paralegals?a. Legal secretariesb. Law clerksc. Defunct lawyersd. College graduates18.When did the first formal paralegal education programs begin?a. In the early 1950sb. In the late 1960sc. In the mid 1970sd. In the early 1980s19.What was the reason for the growth of paralegal education programs?a. The demand for lower-cost legal servicesb. The public started using paralegalsc. The lawyers realized the benefitsd. The demand for lower-cost legal services and the lawyers realized thebenefits20.How many paralegal education programs exist today in the United States?a. Over 300b. Over 500c. Over 1,000d. Over 2,000 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.241
242Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession21.Where would you be likely to find a paralegal education program?a. At a community collegeb. At a four-year collegec. At a business schoold. All of these choices are correct22.Paralegal programs at community colleges are typically:a. Two years long, requiring about 60 semester hoursb. Six-week short coursesc. One year long, requiring about 30 semester hoursd. Four years long23.Substantive law is law that:a. Creates procedures for enforcing rightsb. Creates legal rightsc. Creates legal obligationsd. Creates court rulese. Creates legal rights and legal obligations24.An example of substantive law is:a. Court rules specifying the documents needed to begin a lawsuitb. A law prohibiting employment discriminationc. A rule specifying when a document must be filed with a courtd. All of these choices are correct25.A law prohibiting employment discrimination is an example of:a. Procedural lawb. Substantive lawc. Employment lawd. All of these choices are correct26.Procedural law is law that:a. Creates legal rightsb. Defines how rights are enforcedc. Creates legal obligationsd. All of these choices are correct27.An example of procedural law is:a. A law prohibiting employment discriminationb. A law making stealing a crimec. A law requiring that a complaint be filed to begin a lawsuitd. A law requiring a person to be 16 years old to obtain a driver’s license 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession28.A law requiring that a complaint be filed to begin a lawsuit is an example of:a. Procedural lawb. Substantive lawc. Employment lawd. All of these choices are correct29.Paralegal students study:a. Procedural lawb. Substantive lawc. Specialties within substantive lawd. All of these choices are correct30.Which of the following is a professional association responsible for settingeducational standards for paralegals?a. NFPAb. AAfPEc. NALAd. LAMA31.The AAfPE was formed by in 1981.a. Judgesb. Educatorsc. Lawyersd. Students32.The AAfPE was formed in 1981 in order to:a. Promote high standards of paralegal educationb. Unionize paralegalsc. Increase paralegal wagesd. Regulate the paralegal profession33.California was the first state to:a. Promote high standards of paralegal educationb. Unionize paralegalsc. Require a paralegal to meet certain minimum educational requirementsd. Regulate the paralegal profession34.The NFPA is:a. An association of attorneysb. A state bar associationc. A legal secretary’s associationd. A paralegal association 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.243
244Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession35.Which of the following statements is true?a. Paralegal schools must meet ABA standards to be certifiedb. Paralegals from non-ABA schools are not certifiedc. Paralegal schools are not required to get ABA approvald. Paralegal schools without ABA approval do not give credit36.Since the ABA has had an established set of educational standardsfor paralegal training programs.a. 1960b. 1974c. 1984d. 199437.Which of the following is true of NALA?a. It is an attorney’s associationb. It is a paralegal associationc. It is a legal secretary’s associationd. All of these choices are correct38.Which of the following states requires paralegals to be certified?a. Texasb. Californiac. New Jerseyd. No state requires paralegals to be certified39.Which of the following states has implemented a voluntary statewide certificationprogram for paralegals?a. Arizonab. Michiganc. Texasd. New Jersey40.NALA and NFPA are:a. Affiliate paralegal associationsb. State bar associationsc. The two leading national paralegal associationsd. None of these choices are correct41.Educational options for paralegals include:a. Postgraduate certificatesb. Paralegal certificatesc. Associate’s degreesd. Bachelor’s degreese. All of these choices are correct 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession24542.The difference between a paralegal certificate and a postgraduate certificate is:a. A paralegal certificate is awarded to those with an associate’s degreeb. A paralegal certificate is awarded to those with a bachelor’s degreec. A paralegal certificate is awarded to those with a high school diploma or itsequivalentd. None of these choices are correct43.An associate’s degree signifies:a. Completion of a two-year program, usually at a community collegeb. Completion of a four-year program at a college or universityc. Completion of a paralegal program of study at a private business or tradeschoold. Completion of a paralegal program by someone with a bachelor’s degree44.A CLA is:a. A legal assistant who has passed the bar examb. A legal assistant who has passed the NFPA certification examc. A legal assistant who has passed the NALA certification examd. A licensed paralegal45.The APC designation means that:a. A legal assistant has passed a test demonstrating general legal competenceb. A legal assistant has passed a bar examc. A legal assistant has passed a test demonstrating competence in a legalspecialtyd. A legal assistant is a member of APC—a legal assistant organization46.Which of the following organizations administers the CLA and the APC exams?a. State bar associationsb. NFPAc. NALAd. PLA47.The Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) can be taken byparalegals who:a. Have at least two years of work experience and meet specific educationalrequirementsb. Belong to a paralegal unionc. Have at least a year of work experienced. Are sponsored by their employer48.A paralegal who has at least two years of work experience and meets specificeducational requirements can:a. Take the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE)b. Obtain a special certificatec. Take continuing education classes for freed. Join an elite paralegal union 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
246Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession49.Which organization voted to establish the Paralegal Advanced CompetencyExam (PACE)?a. NALAb. AAfPEc. NFPAd. ABA50.What does the designation “RP” behind a paralegal’s name stand for?a. Registered Professionalb. PACE-Registered Paralegalc. Responsible Paralegald. None of these choices are correct51.Which of the following states requires minimum CLE hours from all individualswho work as paralegals?a. Texasb. Floridac. Hawaiid. California52.Which of the following are skills needed by paralegals?a. Organizational skillsb. Analytical skillsc. Computer skillsd. All of these choices are correct53.Which of the following is part of professional paralegal behavior?a. Objectivityb. Courtesy under pressurec. Responsibility and reliabilityd. All of these choices are correct54.Legal analysis is critical to a paralegal’s duties because:a. It is integral to helping lawyers formulate argumentsb. The Paralegal Code says it isc. Paralegals must be able to offer unique legal advice to clientsd. All of these choices are correct55.Poor communication can:a. Damage a caseb. Destroy a client relationshipc. Harm a legal professional’s reputationd. All of these choices are correct 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession24756.Communication skills include which of the following?a. Reading skillsb. Oral communication skillsc. Listening skillsd. Writing skillse. All of these choices are correct57.Which of the following is part of good speaking skills?a. Facial expressionb. Correct grammarc. Postured. All of these choices are correct58.Paralegals with which of the following skills will have an edge in the job market?a. Copying skillsb. Basic word processing skillsc. Current technology skillsd. Secretarial skills59.One of the most important areas to become familiar with during paralegaltraining is:a. Online communicationsb. Written communicationsc. Fax machine operationd. Sustainability60.Legal assistants must be able to keep confidences because:a. Clients do not like their secrets toldb. Paralegals should not gossipc. It is an ethical rule imposed on attorneysd. Clients do not like their secrets told and it is an ethical rule imposed onattorneys61.Paralegals may discuss client information with:a. Spousesb. Immediate family membersc. The group working on the cased. All of these choices are correct62.As a paralegal, you will be judged based on:a. Your actionsb. Your appearancec. Your attituded. All of these choices are correct 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
248Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession63.Which of the following is an important attribute for modern legal professionals?a. Being personableb. Being collaborativec. Being entrepreneuriald. All of these choices are correct64.Generally, paralegal organizations are in favor of:a. Voluntary certificationb. State licensing programsc. Mandatory certification programsd. Technical licensing programs65.A paralegal educational program that has satisfied the standards for paralegaltraining set forth by the ABA is called:a. A NALA-approved programb. An ABA-approved programc. An ABA-accredited programd. A NALA-accredited program66.Which of the following are places where paralegals work?a. Law firmsb. Corporationsc. Government agenciesd. All of these choices are correct67.Which of the following is not a place where paralegals work?a. Law firmsb. Corporationsc. Government agenciesd. None of these choices are correct68.Which of the following entities do most paralegals work for?a. Law firmsb. Corporationsc. Government agenciesd. Nonprofit businesses69.When paralegals first established themselves in the legal community in the1960s, they mostly worked in:a. Law firmsb. Corporationsc. Government agenciesd. None of these choices are correct 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession24970.of all paralegals work in law firms.a. One-fourthb. Two-thirdsc. One-thirdd. One-half71.Most paralegals work in settings with:a. More than 25 lawyersb. Fewer than 25 lawyersc. More than 50 lawyersd. Fewer than 5 lawyers72.One of the main reasons that most paralegals start out in small law firms is that:a. Small law firms outnumber large onesb. Only small law firms use paralegalsc. Employment laws require inexperienced paralegals to start with smallcompaniesd. None of these choices are correct73.Which of the following is a benefit of working for a small law firm?a. A formal work environmentb. Office procedures and employment policies are clearly defined and often setforth in a written manualc. Greater opportunities for promotions and advancement, and better salariesand benefitsd. The opportunity to gain a variety of work experience in many areas of the law74.Which of the following is not a benefit of working for a small law firm?a. A less formal work environmentb. The opportunity to gain a variety of work experience in many areas of the lawc. Greater flexibilityd. All of these choices are correct75.Which of the following is not a benefit of working for a small law firm?a. A formal work environmentb. A less formal work environmentc. Greater flexibilityd. The opportunity to gain a variety of work experience in many areas of the law76.Which of the following is a disadvantage of working for a small law firm?a. More specialized workb. Formal work environmentc. Smaller salaries and benefit packages, if anyd. More overtime 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
250Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession77.Which of the following is a disadvantage of working for a small law firm?a. More specialized workb. Formal work environmentc. Substantial amounts of secretarial or clerical workd. More overtime78.Which of the following is not a disadvantage of working for a small law firm?a. More specialized workb. Substantial amounts of secretarial or clerical workc. Smaller salaries and benefit packages, if anyd. None of these choices are correct79.Although smaller law firms may pay lower salaries, it is also important to considerwhen thinking about compensation differentials.a. Free parkingb. Locationc. A relaxed dress coded. All of these choices are correct80.In contrast to small law firms, large law firms:a. Are more formalb. Offer lower salariesc. Offer few benefitsd. Tend to provide free parking81.Paralegals working for large law firms typically:a. Receive lower salariesb. Get few benefitsc. Have free parkingd. Have responsibilities limited to specific, well-defined types of tasks82.Which of the following would probably not be true for a paralegal working at alarge law firm?a. She would receive a lower salary than a paralegal working at a small law firmb. She would have more benefits than a paralegal working at a small law firmc. She would have a wide range of responsibilitiesd. She would have responsibilities limited to specific, well-defined types of tasks83.The advantages of a large law firm include:a. An informal work environmentb. Less access to research resourcesc. Unclearly defined office procedures and policiesd. Greater opportunities for promotions and advancement and better salariesand benefits 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession25184.Which of the following is not an advantage of working for a large law firm?a. Better salariesb. Better benefitsc. Clearly defined office procedures and policiesd. Greater opportunities for promotions and advancemente. All of these choices are correct85.Problems from stress in the workplace include:a. Health problemsb. Mistakes in workc. Missed deadlinesd. All of these choices are correct86.Which of the following is a way to reduce stress problems?a. Prioritize tasks through consultation with your supervising attorneyb. Ask your supervisor to assign another person to help youc. Complain about your workload to a family memberd. Prioritize tasks through consultation with your supervising attorney and askyour supervisor to assign another person to help you87.To reduce the likelihood of stress in the office, it is important to be:a. Organizedb. Clear about responsibilitiesc. Productived. All of these choices are correct88.For paralegals working in law firms, paralegal compensation generally:a. Decreases by the number of attorneysb. Increases by the number of attorneysc. Decreases the more years the paralegal worksd. None of these choices are correct89.Paralegals who work for corporations usually work under:a. In-house attorneysb. CEOsc. Other paralegalsd. All of these choices are correct90.Paralegals working for corporations:a. Organize corporate meetingsb. Maintain meeting recordsc. Draft employee contractsd. All of these choices are correct 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
252Chapter 1 Careers in Today’s Paralegal Profession91.Paralegals working for corporati
The difference between a paralegal certificate and a postgraduate certificate is: a. A paralegal certificate is awarded to those with an associate’s degree b. A paralegal certificate is awarded to those with a bachelor’s degree c. A paralegal certificate is awarded to those with a
