Which of the Following Should Be Avoided by an Expert

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be avoided by an expert witness at a deposition or a trial?

• A) Try to "read messages" intended by objections to questions by lawyers with whom you are working.
• B) Correct any errors you make as soon as you can as not doing so will undermine anything you said before.
• C) Phrase your answer in your own words rather than memorize answers to questions you expect to be asked.
• D) Respond to statements, observations, and questions.

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Definitions:

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or expected cost.

Standard Cost Per Bag

A pre-determined cost estimate for producing or purchasing a single unit of product, in this context, a bag.

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.

Direct Labour

The workforce directly involved in the manufacturing of goods or provision of services, whose wages are directly associated with specific products or services.