A) The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client.
B) The lawyer is the only expert a client should consult.
C) The lawyer must follow the client's instructions, even if they are illegal in nature.
D) It is the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential.
E) The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding
criminal matters.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4
Topic: Ch. 1 - The Role of the Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 2. Examine the role of the lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
9) Sophisticated clients
A) do not require the services of a lawyer.
B) understand the importance of the solicitor-client relationship.
C) distrust and deride lawyers.
D) is someone with formal legal training.
E) should represent themselves, rather than paying for legal services.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4
Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Explain the meaning of "sophisticated client."
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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10) Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she
A) understands how to manage a lawyer-client relationship.
B) has a law degree.
C) is a small business owner.
D) manages her legal affairs without assistance from a lawyer.
E) will probably never find herself in a situation necessitating legal advice.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 5
Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Explain the meaning of "sophisticated client."
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
11) Which of the following is not a good reason for a business person to seek advice from a
lawyer?
A) The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information.
B) The businessperson cannot understand the necessary legal information.
C) The necessary legal information is available online.
D) It would take too long for the businessperson to find the necessary legal information.
E) The businessperson is facing criminal charges.
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Represent Yourself
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
12) For sophisticated clients, the availability of an abundance of legal information online is
A) a negative development, because online information is rarely accurate or helpful.
B) a positive development, because it means that they will no longer need to retain lawyers as
part of their team.
C) a negative development, because accessing this information tends to be more costly than
retaining a lawyer.
D) a positive development, because it provides greater access to information they can use as part
of their decision-making process.
E) a neutral development, because lawyers are still the only ones able to access this information.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Represent Yourself
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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13) When searching online for legal information, it is best to
A) trust that if it is published online, it must be accurate.
B) never trust the information found on a website.
C) use American sources, as they tend to be more comprehensive than Canadian ones.
D) gauge the accuracy of the information by the look of the website.
E) seek input from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found.
Answer: E
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
14) Sophisticated clients
A) do not need to retain a lawyer.
B) know that it is better to hire a lawyer than to conduct research on one's own.
C) are willing to pay for legal advice at any cost.
D) tend to be embarrassed to request legal advice.
E) have the skill and confidence to find basic legal information.
Answer: E
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
15) The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is
A) to arrange payment of the lawyer's fees up front.
B) to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question.
C) for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer.