CFE – Law — Question 4

Greg is serving as an expert witness and is being cross-examined at trial. The questioning party gets Greg to state that he spent considerable time working on a certain issue in the case. Then, the questioning party asks many questions on a tangential issue in the case that Greg knows little about. Which of the following describes the questioning party's method?

Answer options

• A. Myopic vision
• B. Personal attack
• C. Bias
• D. Sounding board

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the questioning party is attempting to exploit Greg's known expertise while diverting him to a less familiar topic, which can create an impression of bias in his testimony. The other options do not accurately describe this tactic; 'Myopic vision' implies a limited viewpoint, 'Personal attack' focuses on discrediting character, and 'Sounding board' suggests a neutral party for discussion, none of which fit the scenario.