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The Paralegal Professional, 6e (Goldman) Chapter 1 The Paralegal Profession 1.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) What organization adopted the definition of a paralegal or legal assistant in 1997?
- National Federation of paralegal Associations (NFPA)
- National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
- Standing Committee on Paralegals
- All of the above.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Learning Objective: Define the term paralegal.
Level: Basic
2) The following organization has no connection to paralegals and legal assistants:
- AAfPE.
B) NALA.
C) NFPA.
D) NBA.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4, 20-22
Learning Objective: Describe the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.
Level: Basic
3) Paralegals work in which of the following settings?
- Corporations
- Government agencies
- Law firms
- All of the choices.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 11-12
Learning Objective: Discuss job opportunities for paralegals.
Level: Basic
4) The designation "PP" may be used by those who have successfully taken the:
- PACE exam.
- NALS exam.
- ABA exam.
- AAfPE exam.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 18-19,20-22
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the certification of the paralegal profession.
Level: Basic
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5) To maintain the CRP designation, a paralegal must complete how many hours of continuing legal education every two years?
- 1
- 8
- 12
- 25
Answer: B
Page Ref: 20-22
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the certification and regulation of the paralegal profession.
Level: Intermediate
6) Those who pass the NALA national certification exam are given the following title:
A) LAC.
B) CLA.
C) RP.
D) NALAP.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 20-22
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the certification and regulation of the paralegal profession.
Level: Intermediate
7) Which of the following must a paralegal not do?
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Draft documents and pleadings
- Maintain a calendaring system
- Give legal advice where legal rights are affected
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Learning Objective: Describe the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.
Level: Intermediate
8) Regulation of the practice of law is done at what level?
- National
- State
- County
- City
Answer: B
Page Ref: 19,22
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the certification of the paralegal profession.
Level: Basic
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9) Which of the following soft skills would a potential employer desire in a paralegal?
- Communication
- Initiative
- Perseverance
- All of the skills listed
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5-8
Learning Objective: Explain which skills paralegal professionals need in order to be successful.
Level: Basic
10) Certificate, Associate Degree, Baccalaureate, and Graduate are types of:
- paralegal educational programs.
- attorney educational programs.
- continuing legal education programs.
- paralegal licensure programs.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 14-16
Learning Objective: Describe factors involved in career planning and education for the paralegal profession.
Level: Basic
11) Which of the following statements is correct?
- No state in the United States has developed a paralegal regulation program.
- The ABA has a mandatory training program for paralegals.
- Paralegals can only seek employment with law firms and government agencies.
- A paralegal should avoid the unauthorized practice of law.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 21-27
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the regulation of the paralegal profession.
Level: Basic
12) What is not an example of an attribute that creates a positive impression?
- Resourceful
- Flexible
- Diplomatic
- Rigid
Answer: D
Page Ref: 8-11
Learning Objective: Explain which skills paralegal professionals need in order to be successful.
Level: Intermediate
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1.2 True/False Questions
1) The exact definition of paralegal and legal assistant is very clear.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 4
Learning Objective: Describe the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.
Level: Basic
2) A nurse who is seeking a new career may find that there is work to perform in a law office by reviewing medical records.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 5,15
Learning Objective: Describe factors involved in career planning and education for the paralegal profession.
Level: Intermediate
3) A paralegal may appear and represent a client's interest at Social Security Disability hearing.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 27-28
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the regulation of the paralegal profession.
Level: Intermediate
4) Paralegal can never appear and represent clients during hearings.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 30
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the regulation of the paralegal profession.
Level: Difficult
5) A student portfolio should be created during a capstone class.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 30-32
Learning Objective: Describe the different approaches to the regulation of the paralegal profession.
Level: Difficult
6) The amount a paralegal charges for billable hours is the same amount as the hourly wage the paralegal receives.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 12
Learning Objective: List factors affecting the future of paralegals.
Level: Difficult
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