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II0-001 · Question #141

A deposition is a method of

The correct answer is B. Pre-Trial discovery. Pre-trial discovery is the correct category for a deposition because it is a formal procedure used before trial to gather sworn testimony from witnesses or parties - it's a discovery tool, not a trial mechanism. A (Collecting evidence) is too broad and vague; while depositions…

Question

A deposition is a method of

Options

  • ACollecting evidence
  • BPre-Trial discovery
  • CDepositing evidence
  • DTrial motion

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    85% (28)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    9% (3)

Explanation

Pre-trial discovery is the correct category for a deposition because it is a formal procedure used before trial to gather sworn testimony from witnesses or parties - it's a discovery tool, not a trial mechanism.

  • A (Collecting evidence) is too broad and vague; while depositions do yield information, "collecting evidence" describes physical evidence gathering, not the specific legal procedure a deposition represents.
  • C (Depositing evidence) is a word trap - "deposition" sounds like "depositing," but depositing evidence refers to submitting physical items, which is unrelated.
  • D (Trial motion) is wrong because depositions occur before trial during the discovery phase, not during the trial itself.

Memory tip: Think "depo = before" - a deposition happens during pre-trial discovery, and both words start with "d." If you're still in court, it's too late for a deposition.

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