1. According to Forensic Testimony, it is better if your appearance is:

intimidating.

trendy.

informal.

friendly and professional.

2. According to Forensic Testimony, the expert's real audience is:

the prosecutor.

the jury.

his or her supervisor.

Truth itself.

3. According to Forensic Testimony, during voir dire it is important to:

be agressive.

emphasize the qualifications that relate most directly to the facts of the case.

be vague about qualifications because you don't want to offend anyone.

make good eye contact with the court reporter because they are taking down what you are saying and you want to make sure it is as accurate as possible.

4. According to Forensic Testimony, the core responsibility of an expert witness during direct examination is to:

tell a logical story about the theory of evidence and his or her conclusions.

make sure everyone thinks the expert knows alot.

come off as a normal person.

make sure there are no objections from the opposing party.

5. According to Forensic Testimony, concerning the use of assumptions:

never use assumptions when testifying.

never admit to using assumptions.

readily admit to applicable assumptions in the direct presentation.

testimony based on assumptions is never admissible.