1. A test to determine if an issue is complete is whether the reader, when reading the issue, knows the specific legal question, the law, and the facts of the dispute.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: See “Introduction”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
OTHER: Bloom’s: Understanding
2. A broad statement of an issue includes the law and the specific facts.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: See “Shorthand or Broad Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-1 – Understand the elements of a well-crafted issue.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
3. A broad statement of an issue is appropriate in communications when the participants are familiar with the facts and law of the case.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: See “Shorthand or Broad Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-1 – Understand the elements of a well-crafted issue.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
4. A narrow statement of an issue does not guide the reader to the specific law in question.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: See “Comprehensive or Narrow Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-2 – Understand the value and importance of phrasing the issue narrowly and comprehensively.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
5. The most effective formulation of an issue is a broad statement of the issue.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: See “Comprehensive or Narrow Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-2 – Understand the value and importance of phrasing the issue narrowly and comprehensively.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
6. A broad statement of an issue states the scope of a memo by informing the reader at the outset what is precisely in dispute.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: See “Comprehensive or Narrow Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-2 – Understand the value and importance of phrasing the issue narrowly and comprehensively.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
7. The text recommends that an issue should be composed of four elements.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: See “Comprehensive or Narrow Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-2 – Understand the value and importance of phrasing the issue narrowly and comprehensively.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
8. The format for presenting an issue recommended in the text follows the standard legal analysis format.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: See “Comprehensive or Narrow Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-2 – Understand the value and importance of phrasing the issue narrowly and comprehensively.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
9. The format for presenting an issue is to first present the rule of law, followed by the legal question and the facts.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: See “Comprehensive or Narrow Statement of the Issue”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-2 – Understand the value and importance of phrasing the issue narrowly and comprehensively.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
10. The law component of an issue may be presented in either a broad or narrow context.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: See “Issue-Law Component”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LRAW.PUTM.18.11-3 – Understand the best way to assemble the elements to effectively communicate the issue.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remembering
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