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They should not be overly relied upon and are not a substitute for self-study and experience. The Board Certification Committee annually reviews, updates, and creates actual examination questions in an effort to ensure that the examination accurately tests those areas embraced by the Appellate Practice Certification Committee. Good luck on the exam.  \nSample Multiple Choice Questions (1-10)  \n1. During cross examination of plaintiff’s medical witnesses in a medical malpractice case in state court, plaintiff’s counsel contemporaneously objected on specific grounds to certain questions posed by defense counsel. The trial court overruled the objections. What else must be done to preserve the issue for appellate review?  \n(a) Plaintiff must move for mistrial.  \n(b) Plaintiff must move for new trial.  \n(c) Plaintiff must request a curative instruction.  \n(d) Nothing further is required.  \nAnswer: D. Simpson v. State, 418 So. 2d 984, 986 (Fla. 1982); Simmons v.  \nBaptist Hosp., 454 So. 2d 681, 682 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984); Eickmeyer v. Dunkin Donuts of America, Inc., 507 So. 2d 1193, 1195 n.4 (Fla. 3d DCA 1987) .  \n2. A federal district court denied a state prisoner’s petition for writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 in a non-capital case. The order denying the petition is appealable:  \n(a) As a final order as of right.  \n(b) As an interlocutory order with leave of count.  \n(c) Only after the issuance of a certificate of appealability.  \n(d) As of right as a matter of statutory law.  \nAnswer: C. 28 U.S.C. § 2253.  \n3. What standard of review does a state district court of appeal apply in reviewing a petition for writ of prohibition challenging a trial court’s subject matter jurisdiction?  \n(a) Clearly erroneous.  \n(b) De novo.  \n(c) Abuse of discretion.  \n(d) Substantial competent evidence.  \nAnswer: C. Chase Bank of Texas Nat’lAss'n v. State, Dep’t ofIns., 860 So. 2d  \n472, 475 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003) .  \n4. Which of the following is not a final appealable order in a state court proceeding?  \n(a) An order dismissing in its entirety a compulsory counterclaim.  \n(b) A final judgment entered after a settlement and reserving jurisdiction to enforce the settlement, if necessary.  \n(c) A final judgment reserving jurisdiction to rule on the issue of prejudgment interest.  \n(d) A final judgment reserving jurisdiction to rule on the taxation of expert witness fees.  \nAnswer: A. Fla. R. App. P. 9.110(k); Westgate Miami Beach, Ltd. v. Newport Operating Corp., 55 So. 3d 567, 574-75 (Fla. 2010) .  \n5. A Florida district court of appeal may recall its mandate in order to revisit a decision it rendered:  \n(a) At any time.  \n(b) Upon motion served not later than 30 days after issuance.  \n(c) Not later than 120 days after its issuance.  \n(d) Not later than the expiration of the term of the court.  \nAnswer: C. Fla. R. App. P. 9.340(a).  \n6. Pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800, a motion to correct a sentencing error while the judgment is on appeal may be served by appellate counsel:  \n(a) At any time.  \n(b) Before the party's first brief is served.  \n(c) Before the reply brief is due.  \n(d) Before the State's answer brief is due.  \nAnswer: B. Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.800(a)(b)(2).  \n7. You represent a defendant in county court in a civil case which the amount in controversy is less than $15,000 . The judge has just issued a temporary injunction against your client. You may:  \n(a) appeal to the circuit court as a matter of right under Fla. R. App. P. 9.130.  \n(b) appeal to the district court of appeal as a matter of right under Fla. R. App. P. 9.130.  \n(c) file a petition for writ of certiorari in the circuit court.  \n(d) file a petition for writ of certiorari in the district court of appeal.  \nAnswer: C – City of Tampa v. 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