6.02 Quiz Expert Witness

Question:

Answer: answer: 4. Only the expert witness can testify about scientific and technical issues.

Question: Which best describes Federal Rule of Evidence 701?

answer choices:

1.states how the facts underlying an opinion should be disclosed

2.determines what type of opinion an expert may express

3.sets out the basis for lay witness testimony

4.defines an expert witness

Answer: answer: 3. sets out the basis for lay witness testimony

Question: Which best describes a feature of expert testimony?

answer choices :

1.makes a point supporting the side that hired the expert

2.should be 100% sure and reliable

3.based on scientific methods and organized data collection

4.must not reveal that he is paid for testimony

Answer: answer: 3. based on scientific methods and organized data collection

Question: Which should the expert witness not do when giving testimony?

answer choises:

1.be confident

2.be polite to the opposing attorney during cross-examination

3.lecture to the trier of fact

4.speak to the trier of fact

Answer: answer : 3. lecture to the trier of fact

Question: Which rule or rulings state who must qualify an expert witness?

1.Rule 704

2.Rule 703

3.Rule 705

4.Daubert trilogy of U.S. Supreme Court decisions

Answer: answer: 4. Daubert trilogy of U.S. Supreme Court decisions