RPR Deposition Procedures and Notarial Duties 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a deposition notice?

Accepted Answer

To formally notify all parties of the time, place, and subject of a deposition

Answer

A deposition notice formally informs all parties of when and where the deposition will occur and who will be deposed, as required by procedural rules.

Question 2

In a deposition, a 'deponent' is best defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The witness who provides sworn testimony during the proceeding

Answer

The deponent is the witness who gives sworn testimony at a deposition, which is then recorded by the court reporter.

Question 3

What is a stipulation in the context of a deposition proceeding?

Accepted Answer

An agreement between the parties regarding deposition procedures, made on the record

Answer

A stipulation is an on-the-record agreement between counsel about procedural matters such as how the transcript will be handled or objections reserved.

Question 4

Which type of subpoena compels a witness to bring documents or tangible evidence to a deposition?

Accepted Answer

Subpoena duces tecum

Answer

A subpoena duces tecum (Latin for 'bring with you') requires the recipient to produce documents or other items at the deposition.

Question 5

When an attorney instructs a witness not to answer a question during a deposition, what is the court reporter's proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Accurately note the instruction not to answer on the record and continue

Answer

The reporter must faithfully record the instruction not to answer, preserving the record for any subsequent motion to compel testimony.

RPR - Registered Professional Reporter Practice Test

RPR - Registered Professional Reporter Practice Test

RPR Deposition Procedures and Notarial Duties 2