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Questions 1

Which of the following is NOT an element that must be proven to establish a penury offense?

Options:

A.  

The defendant made a false statement that was material

B.  

The defendant made a false statement white under oath.

C.  

The defendant made the statement with knowledge of its falsity

D.  

The defendant made a false statement in a court of law.

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Country A's government requires financial institutions to report all instances of a customer depositing or withdrawing more than $10,000 in a day. To avoid attention regarding his illicit assets, James deposits $9,000 each day. In which of the following schemes is James engaging?

Options:

A.  

Mobile payment scheme

B.  

Integration scheme

C.  

Reverse deposit scheme

D.  

Structuring scheme

Discussion 0
Questions 3

In most common law jurisdictions, which of the following BEST describes when the duty to preserve evidence begins?

Options:

A.  

When litigation is reasonably anticipated

B.  

When the company receives notice of the lawsuit

C.  

When the judge sets the schedule for discovery

D.  

When the court orders the party to produce the evidence

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Frederick has multiple high-volume foreign bank accounts. The country he lives in requires him to report such accounts annually for tax purposes but he regularly and intentionally fails to report his accounts in order to reduce the amount of taxes he must pay. Which of the following schemes has Frederick MOST LIKELY committed?

Options:

A.  

A tax credit evasion scheme

B.  

A value-added tax evasion scheme

C.  

An excise tax evasion scheme

D.  

An income and wealth tax evasion scheme

Discussion 0
Questions 5

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?

Options:

A.  

The government relied on the false statement

B.  

The defendant knew the statement was false

C.  

The defendant made a false statement

D.  

The false statement was material

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Which of the following choices is a method of pretrial civil discovery that is often found in common law jurisdictions?

Options:

A.  

Injunctions

B.  

Production writs

C.  

Indictments

D.  

Affidavits of documents

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

Options:

A.  

An organization must delete a data subject's personal data automatically when the data are no longer m use.

B.  

An organization must have a documented lawful basis for collecting or processing personal data.

C.  

An organization generally must notify all affected data subjects without undue delay when a high-risk data breach occurs

D.  

An organization must confirm or deny that it possesses a data subject's personal data upon that individual's request

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Consents to searches by government agents that are obtained by force, duress, or bribery are NOT effective under the law and do NOT eliminate the need for a search warrant.

Options:

A.  

True

B.  

False

Discussion 0
Questions 9

Which of the following is a right of individuals accused of crimes under the United Nations' (UN) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?

Options:

A.  

Right of the accused to be released from custody pending trial

B.  

Right of the accused to a trial without public disclosure of the results

C.  

Right of the accused to unlimited appeals in criminal trials

D.  

Right of the accused to be informed of criminal charges

Discussion 0
Questions 10

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations concerning cross-border transfers of currency recommend that countries do which of the following?

Options:

A.  

Require individuals to make a disclosure any time currency is physically transported into or out of a country, regardless of the currency amount.

B.  

Eliminate the practice of carrying currency above a certain threshold across international borders.

C.  

Establish reporting thresholds for physically carrying currency or currency equivalents into or out of a country.

D.  

Stipulate that financial institutions must inform authorities any time they conduct a transaction involving a cash equivalent originating from another country.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

A business files for bankruptcy with the goal of obtaining relief from creditors so that it can rearrange its financial affairs and continue as a going concern. Which of the following describes this type of bankruptcy proceeding?

Options:

A.  

Reorganization bankruptcy

B.  

Debt adjustment bankruptcy

C.  

Debt dismissal bankruptcy

D.  

Liquidation bankruptcy

Discussion 0
Questions 12

Even if a government agent obtains consent to search by force duress or bribery, the consent will still constitute a valid waiver of the consenting party's right to be free from searches.

Options:

A.  

true

B.  

False

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Before her criminal trial for embezzlement Monique contacts witnesses against her and offers to pay them if they change their stories Based on her actions the government would MOST LIKELY bring additional charges against Monique for:

Options:

A.  

Obstruction of justice

B.  

Fraudulent misrepresentation

C.  

Conspiracy to influence the court

D.  

Judicial extortion

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following statements concerning front businesses as a method of laundering money is the LEAST ACCURATE?

Options:

A.  

A red flag of a front business is the observation of a large number of customers during peak operating hours

B.  

Front businesses provide cover for delivery and transportation related to illegal activity

C.  

From criminals' perspective a disadvantage to front businesses is that they generally must pay taxes on the illicit income

D.  

Front businesses benefit launderers by providing a safe place to manage criminal activities

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Greg is serving as an expert witness and is being cross-examined at trial. The questioning party gets Greg to state that he spent considerable time working on a certain issue in the case. Then the questioning party asks many questions on a tangential issue in the case that Greg knows little about. Which of the following describes the questioning party's method?

Options:

A.  

Myopic vision

B.  

Personal attack

C.  

Bias

D.  

Sounding board

Discussion 0
Questions 16

In a particular country's judicial process, the judge oversees the investigation of a case is primarily responsible for questioning witnesses and generally plays a larger role in the evidence-gathering process than the parties' legal counsel Which of the following BEST describes this type of judicial process'?

Options:

A.  

Adversarial process

B.  

Substantive law process

C.  

Inquisitorial process

D.  

Common law process

Discussion 0
Questions 17

A company files a civil lawsuit against one of its directors for insider trading. At the end of the trial, a court orders the director to refrain from purchasing or obtaining the stock of a particular corporation. Which of the following BEST describes this type of remedy?

Options:

A.  

Punitive damages

B.  

Declaratory relief

C.  

Injunction

D.  

Monetary relief

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Which of the following statements concerning examinations of expert witnesses in most inquisitorial jurisdictions is accurate?

Options:

A.  

The expert has the discretion to determine the scope of the examinations

B.  

The judge is not allowed to question the expert's credibility under any circumstance

C.  

The parties determine the extent of consideration to be given to the expert's testimony

D.  

The parties are often allowed to question the expert's methods and analysis

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following is NOT required for a contract transaction or scheme to be classified as an investment contract?

Options:

A.  

The expectation of making a profit

B.  

Profits derived solely from the investor's management activity

C.  

investment m a common enterprise

D.  

An investment of money or other asset

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the circumstances under which a conflict of interest claim would be actionable against an agent?

Options:

A.  

The agent must have purported to act on behalf of or as an agent for an identified principal

B.  

The agent must have had an undisclosed interest m a matter that could influence their professional role

C.  

The agent must have informed the principal of their actions

D.  

The agent must have been authorized by someone with actual authority to carry out the transaction at issue

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Under the best practices listed in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations concerning large cash transactions with customers which of the following transactions would require a report to be Wed with the government?

Options:

A.  

A domestic credit card purchase of a piece of jewelry above the jurisdiction's designated threshold

B.  

A cash payment to a restaurant supplier for restaurant supplies above the jurisdiction's designated threshold

C.  

An international purchase of a small boat with a lump-sum cash payment below the jurisdiction's designated threshold

D.  

A lump-sum cash deposit to a bank above the jurisdiction's designated threshold

Discussion 0
Questions 22

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

Options:

A.  

The defendant acted intentionally or recklessly.

B.  

The victim's distress occurred for at least two years.

C.  

The defendant engaged in extreme and outrageous conduct.

D.  

The victim suffered distress due to the defendant's conduct.

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which of the following statements regarding the qualifications of expert witnesses in most inquisitorial jurisdictions is CORRECT?

Options:

A.  

Certification in a specific field is always enough to qualify an expert

B.  

An excerpt is not qualified to testify unless all parties to the litigation approve

C.  

Experts are generally prohibited from serving as expert witnesses in multiple cases

D.  

The qualification of an expert is generally based on standardized requirements

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Which of the following is a red flag that might be indicative of an entity operating a security business without the proper license or registration?

Options:

A.  

There are justified gaps in the work history of promoters at the entity.

B.  

The entity is known to have a history of regulatory problems.

C.  

There is a lack of customer complaints against the entity.

D.  

The entity's website contains detailed background information.

Discussion 0
Questions 25

At the end of a civil proceeding, the court finds the defendant, a company, liable and orders it to pay a large sum of money to compensate for the plaintiffs losses. Which of the following BEST describes this type of remedy?

Options:

A.  

Declaratory relief

B.  

Carnages

C.  

Equitable relief

D.  

Injunction

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Which of the following typically does NOT have to be present for communications between an attorney and the attorney's client to be protected by a legal professional privilege?

Options:

A.  

Purpose of the communications was to seek or provide legal advice

B.  

A lawsuit has been filed

C.  

Intent to keep the communications confidential

D.  

Communication between a legal advisor and a client

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Which of the following statements about the different types of alternative dispute resolutions is CORRECT?

Options:

A.  

In a mediation session, the mediator tries to help the parties reach a settlement.

B.  

In an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator tries to help the parties reach a settlement.

C.  

In an arbitration proceeding that is nonbinding, issues are final and cannot later be determined by a court in a trial.

D.  

In a mediation session, the mediator decides the outcome of a case by deciding who should win the dispute.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Which of the following is NOT a legal element that must be shown to prove a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation of material facts?

Options:

A.  

The victim relied on the misrepresentation

B.  

The defendant acted negligently

C.  

The defendant made a false statement (i, e., a misrepresentation of fact)

D.  

The victim suffered damages as a result of the misrepresentation

Discussion 0
Questions 29

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the litigation privilege in common law jurisdictions?

Options:

A.  

The primary purpose of the litigation privilege is to protect confidential communications between a client and the client's legal representative

B.  

The litigation privilege only protects documents and materials prepared by an attorney

C.  

The litigation privilege applies only while a trial is underway

D.  

The litigation privilege applies only to documents and materials prepared in anticipation of litigation

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Which of the following is a legal element that must be shown to prove a claim for commercial bribery?

Options:

A.  

The defendant acted negligently.

B.  

The defendant gave or received a thing of value.

C.  

The principal suffered damages as a result of the bribe

D.  

The defendant failed to exercise due care.

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Ramona is investigating Eugene for misconduct Ramona and Eugene both work for Elek-Tek, which operates in a jurisdiction with evil laws for defamation, invasion of privacy and conflict of interest During the investigation Ramona obtained ^formation that Eugene is cheating on his spouse Ramona to a large group of Elek-Tek employees that Eugene was committing adultery, which turned out to be true Which cause of action would give Eugene the BEST chance for success m a civil suit against Ramona?

Options:

A.  

Conflict of interest

B.  

Defamation

C.  

Public disclosure of private facts

D.  

Slander

Discussion 0
Questions 32

Which of the following is a red flag that an entity is operating a security business without the proper license or registration?

Options:

A.  

The entity's website contains detailed background information.

B.  

There is an unexplained absence of customer complaints against the entity.

C.  

There are justified gaps in the work history of promoters at the entity

D.  

The agents working at the entity have criminal records.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Which of the following statements concerning the appointment of expert witnesses at that is accurate?

Options:

A.  

Generally, the court appoints the primary expert witnesses in inquisitorial jurisdictions.

B.  

Generally, only the parties may select expert witnesses in inquisitor jurisdictions

C.  

Generally the court selects the primary expert witnesses in adversarial jurisdictions

D.  

Generally, only the parties may select experts to introduce testimony in adversarial jurisdictions

Discussion 0
Questions 34

A prosecutor died criminal charges against Rosa calming that she stole Juan's personal information and sold his identity on the dark web Juan wants to file a civil lawsuit against Rosa to recover damages arising from the identity theft Can Juan file the civil action before the criminal action against Rosa is completed?

Options:

A.  

Yes, the evil action can be filed if the jurisdiction permits parallel proceedings.

B.  

No, the civil action cannot be filed if the jurisdiction prohibits counterclaims.

C.  

Yes, the evil action can be filed if the jurisdiction permits analogous cairns.

D.  

No, the civil action cannot be filed if the jurisdiction prohibits double jeopardy.

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following statements regarding using front businesses as a method of laundering money is MOST ACCURATE?

Options:

A.  

Front businesses are a favored method because it is easy to match the costs associated with providing customers food, liquor, and entertainment with the revenues produced.

B.  

Bars, restaurants, and nightclubs are commonly used as front businesses because these venues tend to charge relatively low prices and customers rarely vary in their purchases.

C.  

Front businesses can often be detected because these businesses have a large number of customers during peak operating hours and high income.

D.  

A front business that conducts legitimate business can provide cover for delivery and transportation related to illegal activity.

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Which of the following is a method of disguising money acquired from illegal sources by recording more income on a business's books than the business actually generates?

Options:

A.  

Overstating revenues

B.  

Reporting real estate purchases

C.  

Recording but not depositing revenue

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 37

Mya has been retained as an expert witness to provide testimony for a trial. Which of the following statements describes the primary purpose of Mya's testimony?

Options:

A.  

Mya will assist the fact finder by drawing conclusions regarding the accused's guilt or innocence.

B.  

Mya will assist the fact finder by providing specialized knowledge on the admissibility of evidence in the case.

C.  

Mya will assist the fact finder by drawing conclusions on the credibility of other witnesses.

D.  

Mya will assist the fact finder by providing specialized knowledge that will help them understand evidence.

Discussion 0
Questions 38

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.

Options:

A.  

True

B.  

False

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Which of the following examples of judicial systems would BEST be described as a civil law system?

Options:

A.  

The courts are allowed to consider both codified statutes and previous court decisions but are bound by neither

B.  

The courts are bound by both previous court decisions and codified principles or statutes

C.  

The courts are bound primarily by previous court decisions to reserve legal issues

D.  

The courts are bound by codified principles or statures but are not bound by previous court decisions

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Allison works for a government contractor She informs the government that her employer has been submitting false claims to the government for payment Later it is discovered that Allison has misappropriated more than $50,000 of her employer's money Alison qualifies as a whistleblower entitled to anti-retaliation protection under the law because of her report to the government Which of the following statements about Allison is CORRECT?

Options:

A.  

Allison cannot be fired for misappropriating funds from her employer

B.  

Allison cannot be fired for any reason

C.  

Alison cannot be fired for informing the government of her employee’s fraud

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 41

Which of the following statements about civil actions in most jurisdictions is CORRECT?

Options:

A.  

The plaintiff's complaint must typically contain a copy of all documents that might be relevant to the case.

B.  

Civil actions begin with the filing of a pleading, usually in the jurisdiction where the defendant resides or where the claim originated.

C.  

The plaintiff's complaint does not need to state the grounds for legal relief.

D.  

All of the above are correct.

Discussion 0
Questions 42

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

Options:

A.  

If opposing counsel asks an overly complex question during cross-examination, witnesses should ask for the question to be rephrased

B.  

If an expert witness's opinion is at risk of being distorted during cross-examination, the expert should avoid answering the question

C.  

The primary purpose of cross-examination is for opposing counsel to discover information previously unknown to opposing counsel.

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

Discussion 0
Questions 43

Which of the following is generally one of the goals of deferred prosecution agreements?

Options:

A.  

To help reduce the risk of future illegal practices by an organization accused of misconduct.

B.  

To save trial resources by getting the defendant to plead guilty to a less serious offense.

C.  

To postpone prosecution until a company conducts an adequate internal investigation.

D.  

To increase the likelihood of conviction if a company is accused of subsequent misconduct.

Discussion 0
Questions 44

According to the best practices regarding large cash transactions with customers as provided by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations, which of the following transactions would require a report to be filed with the government?

Options:

A.  

A domestic cash deposit into a bank of a sum that is below the jurisdiction's designated threshold.

B.  

A single cash purchase of restaurant supplies for a sum that is above the jurisdiction's designated threshold.

C.  

A single cash purchase of casino credits for a sum that is above the jurisdiction's designated threshold.

D.  

All of the above.

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Antonio is investigating Sam on behalf of their employer, XYZ Company. During the investigation, Antonio tells a group of their coworkers who are not involved in the investigation that he discovered Sam has a serious gambling addiction, which is true. Assuming that their jurisdiction has civil laws for all of the following causes of action, which one would give Sam the BEST chance for success if he decides to bring a civil action against Antonio?

Options:

A.  

Public disclosure of private facts

B.  

Negligent misrepresentation

C.  

Slander

D.  

Defamation

Discussion 0
Questions 46

Which of the following statements concerning digital currencies, such as bitcoin, is MOST ACCURATE?

Options:

A.  

Digital currencies are subject to all of the same regulations as payments made through traditional financial institutions

B.  

Digital currencies are attractive to money launderers because payments often cross jurisdictional boundaries, making it difficult for authorities to pursue enforcement

C.  

Digital currencies are attractive to money launderers because they are a payment method that provides complete anonymity

D.  

Digital currencies are not typically used to launder money due to strict customer identification or recordkeeping requirements enforced in all jurisdictions

Discussion 0
Questions 47

Claude stole a large amount of cash from his employer and then deposited the funds into a domestic bank account Next, he wired the illicit funds to a foreign bank account and engaged m several other transactions using foreign accounts to make them difficult to trace Finally, he transferred the funds back to a domestic account and then spent the money. Which of the following actions was the layering stage of Claude's money laundering scheme?

Options:

A.  

When he first deposited the funds into a domestic account

B.  

When he first stole the cash from his employer

C.  

When he moved the funds through several transactions using foreign accounts

D.  

When he spent the money

Discussion 0