Test Bank For Law Office Technology A Theory-Based Approach, 9th Edition Douglas Lusk, Cynthia Traina Donnes, J.D.,M.A. Chapter 1-14 CHAPTER 1 LAW AND TECHNOLOGY USES IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
TRUE/FALSE 1. There is no difference between the purpose and function of hardware and software in today’s law office. ANS: F PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. A-Head: Introduction Bloom’s: Remembering 2. Lawyers and paralegals in today’s legal profession should have a working
knowledge of computer technology and legal software. ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. A-Head: Technology in Today’s Law Office Bloom’s: Remembering 3. Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers, and Smart Devices are the same
technology and are interchangeable in today’s law office. ANS: F PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. A-Head: Technology in Today’s Law Office Bloom’s: Remembering 4. A central processing unit (CPU) organizes and processes computer information.
ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. A-Head: Legal Ethics and Computer Technology Bloom’s: Remembering 5. Understanding the end-user license agreement is important to successfully
utilizing your computer software.
ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 6. Computer hardware is useless without computer software to make it operate.
ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 7. A virus is not threatening to computers and cannot be destructive to your law
office. ANS: F PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-3 Recognize and evaluate technology issues affecting the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 8. Computers in legal organizations can be a vehicle for incompetence and legal
malpractice. ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-3 Recognize and evaluate technology issues affecting the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 9. Most paralegal programs have at least one technology course that is required in
their curriculum. ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-3 Recognize and evaluate technology issues affecting the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 10. Compatibility issues with software can lead to security issues for your law
office. ANS: T PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-3 Recognize and evaluate technology issues affecting the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. According to the text, prior to the early 1980s, computers were used only by
a. A few extremely large firms for ―back-office‖ functions b. Most medium-sized law firms for communication functions c. All corporate law departments for marketing functions d. A few small law firms for most clerical functions e. Most government law offices for most clerical functions
ANS: A PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering 2. Which of these terms refers to the instructions that make the computer hardware
function? a. Software b. Hardware c. Central processing unit d. Internet e. Processor chip ANS: A PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering 3. Which of these is an output device? a. Keyboard b. Printer c. Mouse d. Hard drive e. Modem
ANS: B PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering 4. A(n) _____________ is a computer network that interconnects computers within
a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus, or office building. a. Local area network b. Wide area network c. Hot spot d. Simple area network ANS: A PTS: 1
Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering 5. Which type of hardware can be easily utilized during travel? a. Desktop computer b. Laptop computer c. Smart device d. Central processing unit e. Operating system
ANS: C PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering 6. Which capacity has the largest storage ability? a. Kilobyte b. Megabyte c. Gigabyte d. Terabyte e. Petabyte
ANS: E PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering 7. Technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet
connection instead of a regular phone line is a. Voice over Internet protocol b. Voice recognition c. Videoconferencing d. Online collaboration tools e. Zoom ANS: A PTS: 1 Learning Objective: 1-1 Identify basic hardware and software to function effectively and efficiently in the legal profession. Bloom’s: Remembering
SHORT ANSWER
1. Identify the four reasons why it is important for paralegals to have an
understanding of computers. ANS: It is important for paralegals entering the job market to have an understanding of computers because computers and computer skills 1. Allow a paralegal to be more productive and efficient. 2. Can give an attorney and a paralegal a competitive advantage in court. 3. Simplify complicated tasks. 4. Allow the user to stay competitive in the job market. PTS: 4 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 2. Name three types of networks commonly used in legal organizations.
ANS: Four types of Networks used in legal organizations include 1. Wireless network 2. Local area network 3. Wide area network PTS: 3 Learning Objective: 1-2 Explain the concept of technology competency and its importance to the practice of law. Bloom’s: Remembering 3. List four ways in which a paralegal might use the Internet for research.
ANS: Paralegals commonly use the Internet to 1. Conduct background information research on parties to cases. 2. Locate expert witnesses throughout the world. 3. Find newspaper, online, and technical articles related to cases. 4. Locate the current whereabouts of people for service of process. 5. Research information about witnesses. 6. Discover financial information about corporations, including accessing SEC filings. 7. Find public records about people or businesses. 8. Find co-counsel in another jurisdiction. (Any other valid responses are also acceptable.) PTS: 4