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)- A3% (1)
- B85% (28)
- C3% (1)
- D9% (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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